NYPD detectives say they were disrespected and treated rudely at a local hospital after going to emergency room for treatment.

Police officials say the detectives arrived at the emergency room at NYU Langone Health in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, but they were confronted by security guards who questioned who they were and why they were there.

Sources told Eyewitness News that the detectives were in plainclothes and explained that one of them needed treatment for a minor injury after a scuffle with a suspect. They were allegedly detained and one of them was refused entry with his service weapon.

The confrontation left union leaders infuriated.

“No individual-especially NYPD Detectives injured in the line of duty-should ever be subjected to such treatment,” the detectives’ union said in response.

The detectives, who were not identified, believe they were mistaken for ICE agents and that the hospital staff initially tried to turn them away.

ICE agents often wear tactical gear labeled “Police,” but without badges or other forms of identification. Even in plainclothes, NYPD detectives wear gold shields.

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Under New York’s sanctuary city laws, ICE agents are forbidden from entering hospitals without a signed judicial warrant.

Of course, if they’re injured, they cannot be refused treatment, and NYPD officers can’t be turned away under any circumstances.

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