[Wanderer99]

I find it absolutely sickening that police thugs are given the authority to hold someone down and stick a needle in their arm without trial. These are not the actions of an “innocent until proven guilty” system.

and you'll never know if proper antiseptic technique was used or if the needle is contaminated with HIV. Not all cops are competent and unlike medical staff, you can't sue them at the drop of a hat.

[The_Sword_of_Groo]

Pardon my ignorance here, but are you saying the cops are drawing blood on the roadside? In GA, we have an “implied consent” law subjecting you to a test of blood, breath, or urine but if you have blood drawn you are transported to hospital.