Kyle officers undergo protocol after exposure to patient’s blood

An encounter with an unruly patient in an emergency room resulted in three Kyle police officers having to undergo “exposure control” protocol.

Chief Jeff Barnett did not identify the three officers, who were exposed on Dec. 2 to the blood of the 27-year-old patient, described as a homeless individual who had been staying in San Marcos.

Additionally, he said, one of the officers was punched in the face by the suspect, identified as Gerod Paul Huggins. The officers, at the hospital’s request, were trying to remove Huggins – who was said to be under the influence of some substance – from the area.