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CKroll, You have cited a OSC Opinion, not a NYS Law. OSC Opinions, generally, much like AG Opinions are not binding. "Opinions issued to the municipal attorney are denominated "informal" because it is ultimately the responsibility of the municipal attorney to provide advice to the local government." Do you know of any actual law? I did a quick search and could not find any. Can you direct us to a more authoritative link?

Many of those video's really speak for themselves. Your saying if we only want to share it with everyone (and let whomever may want to comment do so), you will delete it?

This one almost seems like a joke.

Does anyone think they'd be interested in a Mega Call Audit. Something like an 8-Hour Saturday? Food and all provided? Similar to Mohegans Mega CME a while back.

Exactly. I feel in the almost nine years I needed to attend, I can quite literally say I have never learned anything. RWC- Already thought about you for the venue. Thanks for watching out. We can discuss it further if the interest develops.

Held to a higher standard, yes, I agree. Entitled to extra-privileges, no, I believe that attitude leads down a dangerous path. But as you say, we'll can agree to disagree.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/15375875/detail.html

I agree. If enough interest is expressed, I am willing to set it up, i.e., find a place, get the Docs, clear the region... These 1 Hr here and there audits are not always feasible.

I agree, a helmet would make little difference in this situation. Guys like this give safe and responsible bikers a bad rap. The only positive side to this story is no "innocent" bystanders were injured. This kid took a knowing and calculated risk, and I have little sympathy for the result. He set into the motion the events leading up to his own death.

Well, I believe the "motoring public", who we consistently slam for talking on their cell phones also believe they can "walk and chew gum at the same time." That's why they continue to do it, putting all of us at risk, while we are driving, responding, or operating at accident scenes. I think we all know from experience that they infact cannot multi-task. And the thought of anyone on this forum, or in emergency services in general, that we are inherently better than them, and more capable, due solely to our profession, is wrong and dangerous.

Legal or not, it sets a bad example. And for law enforcement, it appears to set a double standard. How can you cite drivers for talking on your cell phone, while you yourself are engaging in such a practice? Many times, in assorted threads, it has been pointed out that many drivers fail to yield to emergency vehicles because they're distracted on cell phones. We should practice what we preach. It is similar to seat belt use. Emergency services sets a poor standard for the public to follow in many cases.

This is what inevitably happens. You do up a unmarked Charger like this in order to look like a police car. Now, even if you have no intentions of doing anything "less than legal", it's inevitable. You cruising down the highway and someone cuts you off. Your 'evil' side gets the better of you for a moment, and you just can't help but to light them up for a second. If I could just tell you how many impersonation cases we handle secondary to guys picking up used police CV’s and Impalas and doing the same thing.

No one.

Anyone who knew Judge McCarthy knew he was very supportive of local law enforcement in the Buchanan/Cortlandt area. MCCARTHY, DANIEL February 17, 2008 Daniel J. McCarthy passed away on February 15, 2008. Daniel was born on June 13, 1934 in New York City to Daniel J. and Bridie McCarthy, who emigrated to the United States from County Kerry, Ireland. Dan graduated from Regis High School, Fordham College and St. John's Law School. After graduating from Fordham, he served as an Officer in the United States Navy for four years. After serving in the Navy and graduating from Law School, Dan was a partner in the law firms of Graham, Campaign and McCarthy, and the McCarthy Law Firm, which he formed with his two sons. Dan married Maureen A. O'Brien in 1957, and they moved to the Town of Cortlandt in 1964, where they raised their five children. Mrs. McCarthy died in 2004. Dan proudly served the community as a Judge for 34 years, first serving as Village Justice in Buchanan from 1971 to 1975, and then as Town Justice in the Town of Cortlandt from 1977 to 2007. Dan is survived by his sister, Mary McCarthy, his children, Maureen Cochran, Meg Shanahan, Libby Welsh, Daniel F. McCarthy and Brian McCarthy, and his nineteen wonderful grandchildren. A Wake will be held on Monday, February 18th from 3-8PM at EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 41 Grand St. Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday February 19th at 11AM at St. Augustine's Church in Ossining. In lieu of flowers, the McCarthy Family requests that donations be made to the New York State Troopers' PBA "Signal 30 Fund" at www.nystpba.org or State roopers PBA 120 State St. Albany, NY 12207.

Please refer to New York State Penal Law Section 35.27 regarding this: § 35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited. A person may not use physical force to resist an arrest, whether authorized or unauthorized, which is being effected or attempted by a police officer or peace officer when it would reasonably appear that the latter is a police officer or peace officer.

To satisfy my own curiousity, I did a little research: Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 300 Model Traffic Ordinance Section 300.075 Authority of police and fire department officials. 300.075. 1. It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police to enforce all traffic laws of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to traffic in the city. 2. Officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws; provided that, in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws. 3. Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of an incident, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity. (L. 1965 p. 445 § 14, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1270 and H.B. 2032)

Interesting that ANYONE on this site would advocate or even imply that resisting would be a good idea. NYS Law clearly states resisting arrest, even if an unlawful arrest, is still illegal. Therefore, if this occurred in New York and the Capt resisted, even if he was later acquitted of the charge for which he was arrested, he could (and would most likely) still have been convicted of Resisting Arrest and any lesser included charges related to the resisting (i.e. OGA or Assault 2nd (Felony) if the Officer was injured.) And who had the Lawful Authority is not clear in this case. Depending on the State Law of the State where this occurred, perhaps the Officer was in charge of the scene. Without knowing the specifics of the locality where this occurred, we don't know who had the lawful authority.

Well, I am in Law Enforcement with no ties to Fire and even I believe that Officer was out of line.

Why would you need an excuse?

I have to agree, and I've seen it first hand. Many see the failure to place an ETT as a personal and professional failure and will do whatever it takes to place it. Arriving at the ED with a Combitube is seen as "weak" (for lack of a better term).

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...335/1020/NEWS04

Chris, This touches a bit on your point: http://www.oag.state.ny.us/lawyers/opinion...rmal/2006-4.pdf

That's a good reference, but not exactly the "State Law" cited in the earlier post.

I'm just curious, because frequently on this site, people quote "State Law", when in fact its not. (I'm not saying it was done in this case.) However, frequently, after a little research, I can either find that it was something other than State Law, i.e. NFPA, Dept. SOP's, etc., or just plain old rumor/non-sense. I personally believe, when anyone cites "State Law" in their argument, they need to back it up with specifics. Other Members can be negatively impacted if they leave this site, thinking future decisions they may make are based on “State Law” that they ‘learned’ on EMTBravo. Am I off base?