Gözaltı Muayenesi ve Plastik Kelepçe Uygulamasına Bağlı Lezyonların Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Aim: Plastic handcuffs are usually used in mass arrest incidents by law enforcement agencies. Using them are increased due to its being lighter, cheaper, more hygienic, and easier to carry and apply. In this study, we aimed to discuss the problems occurred during the use of plastic handcuffs and problems with the medico-legal documents prepared before and after police custody. Material and Method: In our study, 70 students who were taken in custody and plastic handcuffed during social events at university were evaluated. Results: Medical examinations after police custody reveal that skin lesions in accordance with handcuffing were seen in 35,7 percent of all cases and knife-cut injuries during the uncuffing were seen in 2,9 percent of all cases. In 50 percent of the cases (n: 20), however, there were skin lesions that were not documented in the examination performed in the hospital before police custody. Results: If plastic handcuffs must be used during the police arrest, they should not be too tight and during uncuffing, equipment which decreases the risk of injury had better be used. Also medical examination report should be arranged in a way to accelerate the justice process, and prevent the loss of right. Therefore health personnel should be well educated for a complete overall medical examination