Question: Is a police officer considered a qualified personnel to be able to witness a cardiac arrest? In regards to “witnessed arrest”. April 9, 2013 SWORBHP Category: Medical Cardiac Arrest | Date: 9-Apr-2013 Show Answer Answer: Great question. We assume you are referring to the decision making surrounding a TOR? In this case, the conditions are very specific that the cadiac arrest must be witnessed by EMS. This would not include police. Was this Helpful? Yes No tagged with 9-Apr-2013 Medical Cardiac Arrest