Medical screening before transport is about quickly and thoroughly assessing an arrestee’s health to keep them safe during movement and to prepare for the receiving facility. The process includes several real-world steps that together give a complete picture of current needs and risks. Start with a quick visual assessment to note obvious injuries, signs of distress, intoxication, withdrawal, or other urgent concerns. Then check vital signs—pulse, breathing, blood pressure, and temperature—to identify instability that might require urgent care, ongoing monitoring, or a different transport plan. Gather medical history and current medications, and ask about allergies, chronic conditions, recent illnesses, and any ongoing treatments. Identify injuries that need stabilization or special handling during transport. Determine pregnancy status when relevant, since it affects monitoring, medications, and destination care. Assess whether medical clearance is required before moving the person to ensure the destination facility can provide appropriate care. Finally, document all findings clearly so the information travels with the arrestee to the next step of care and supports a proper handoff. This comprehensive approach reduces risk, guides care during transport, and supports accountability and continuity of care. Relying on only a visual check can miss critical issues; saying screening isn’t necessary ignores safety; and doing screening after transport defeats the purpose of ensuring safe movement and custody care.