Police Worried After A.I.D.S. Victim Search (Press, 24 June 1985)
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Summary: Police Worried After A.I.D.S. Victim Search (Press, 24 June 1985)
On 24 June 1985, an incident involving the arrest of a 25-year-old transvestite in Auckland raised concerns among the police regarding the risk of A.I.D.S. The individual was apprehended on charges related to minor theft and receiving stolen property at approximately 1.40 p.m. on Thursday. Following the arrest, the transvestite was taken to the Auckland Central police station where they were subjected to fingerprinting and a body search. Subsequent to the search, police learned that the transvestite was being treated for A.I.D.S. at a hospital. Senior-Sergeant Mick Anderson, the watch-house keeper, expressed that his staff were quite distressed upon discovering this information, despite medical guidance indicating that there was no risk of transmitting the disease through skin contact. To ensure safety, a cleaner, equipped with protective gear designed for A.I.D.S. protocols, disinfected the cell where the individual was held overnight. During the handling of the transvestite's belongings, police personnel were apprehensive and adhered to safety measures, including the use of A.I.D.S. protection kits, though they felt compelled to manage the property due to procedural requirements. As the situation unfolded, police informed other prisoners who were being transported to the District Court about the presence of an A.I.D.S. sufferer among them, but none of the prisoners seemed concerned about the disclosure, according to Senior-Sergeant Anderson. In the court proceedings that followed, precautions were taken to isolate the transvestite from the general prison population during their appearance on the charges. On the following day, the transvestite requested bail during the court session, citing the need for urgent medical treatment. The police verified this claim with hospital authorities, who confirmed the necessity for hospital care. Consequently, bail was granted to the transvestite, allowing them to seek the required medical attention.
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