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Who must approve any forced withdrawal of blood?

The arresting officer

The attending physician

The Watch Commander

Any forced withdrawal of blood requires approval from the Watch Commander. This is because the Watch Commander has the authority to manage and oversee all operations within the police department, including the use of force. The arresting officer, attending physician, and state attorney do not have this specific authority and therefore would not be able to approve a forced withdrawal of blood. The attending physician may be involved in the process as they may be responsible for administering the withdrawal of blood, but the ultimate decision must be made by the Watch Commander. The state attorney may be consulted for legal guidance, but they also do not have the authority to approve a forced withdrawal of blood. Therefore, the correct answer is C, the Watch Commander.

The state attorney

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