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You don't need a "hard" quantitative reading. You need to do what most other states already do. Couple accepted signs of impairment (through trained/experienced observation and standardized field sobriety testing) with qualitative lab values to provide the basis for prosecution. Been done that way successfully all this time, these laws permitting possession won't change that fact. And no, I don't predict a huge increase in DWI accidents. The people who might take advantage of this change in public policy are already smoking marijuana now.

I know apple pie is "all-American", but I would like to try the orange souffle if YFD is buying.

Every time one of these treads comes up, I'm always reminded how comparatively smooth police mutual aid operates here in Westchester.

Only a handful of CVEU Units are black. They were mostly cargo vans that weren't offered in the metallic blue and it wasn't worth repainting them. A majority of the CVEU are the traditional blue, including all the Tahoes and Excursions.

To repaint them the color blue we traditionally use, it will cost an additional $800 per car.

Great link. There are more than a few interesting activities covered as LOD.

While in Maryland this week for a class, I came across this apartment complex structure fire. The complex, Seven Oaks, is directly across the street from Fort Meade and NSA facilities and many of the residents are Military families, although it wasn't clear to me if any of the apartments/buildings involved were Military or non-Military residents. Sorry for the quality, I took the pics on my cell phone, as I had no camera with me. Edit: Mods, if you could rotate the photos, I'd appreciate it. I cannot seem to do so.

Well, if nothing else was learned after Katrina, hopefully agencies respond through proper channels when requested and don't freelance. That was, in my opinion, one of the most frustrating aspects down there.

Thanks! I guess I never really took note of that section.

Source? I've never heard that fact.

You are right. There are several laws that cover this which are in fact felonies. PL 120.08 Assault on a peace officer, police officer, fireman or emergency medical services professional A person is guilty of assault on a peace officer, police officer, fireman or emergency medical services professional when, with intent to prevent a peace officer, police officer, a fireman, including a fireman acting as a paramedic or emergency medical technician administering first aid in the course of performance of duty as such fireman, or an emergency medical service paramedic or emergency medical service technician, from performing a lawful duty, he causes serious physical injury to such peace officer, police officer, fireman, paramedic or technician. PL 120.05 (3) Assault 2nd With intent to prevent a peace officer, a police officer, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, sanitation enforcement agent, New York city sanitation worker, a firefighter, including a firefighter acting as a paramedic or emergency medical technician administering first aid in the course of performance of duty as such firefighter, an emergency medical service paramedic or emergency medical service technician, or medical or related personnel in a hospital emergency department, a city marshal, a traffic enforcement officer or traffic enforcement agent, from performing a lawful duty, by means including releasing or failing to control an animal under circumstances evincing the actor's intent that the animal obstruct the lawful activity of such peace officer, police officer, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, sanitation enforcement agent, New York city sanitation worker, firefighter, paramedic, technician, city marshal, traffic enforcement officer or traffic enforcement agent, he or she causes physical injury to such peace officer, police officer, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, sanitation enforcement agent, New York city sanitation worker, firefighter, paramedic, technician or medical or related personnel in a hospital emergency department, city marshal, traffic enforcement officer or traffic enforcement agent

Wow. Anger management issues?

Exactly.

So, if an EMS agency has a dispatch point (that they desire to remain with) which cannot or will not implement EMD by 1/1, they will revoke their ALS privileges?

http://peekskill.patch.com/articles/peekskill-budget-plan-calls-for-elimination-acting-city-manager-position

Does this fact alone fully explain the delay outlined in the IA?

You could file an Article 78, but you'd have to prove standing. It would be hard, but not impossible, as I can think of some potential avenues to pursue. A "smart lawyer" couldn't make that case in this situation. There is a built-in, albeit unintentional, defense. Since forward facing blue lights are lawful in some situations in NYS (VFD's), as well as in much of the nations as a whole, there is no inherent danger associated with them. If there was, there would be tens of thousands of MVC's every single day across this nation. Much like most of us are.

Unlawful, yes. But sue under what theory?

Why not? If the test was dumbed down as many have claimed (I can't say, I didn't take/see the test), and once you add Veterans/Residency/Legacy Points, 1100 candidates scoring over 102 does seem plausible, no?

Both Level I and Level II have NS requirements. And I disagree, I don't need to contact medical control for something like this. It is imperative upon me as a provider to know what the resources and options are.

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2012/October/03/Bea_FC-03Oct12.html . Interesting, out of so many candidates, they seem worried about not having any acceptable applicants.

I just did a quick search on SeeThroughNY.com, it would appear that $95K is competitive when compared with three other career chiefs salaries in Dutchess County. Maybe there is another reason for their doubt?

OK, aside from the lack of understanding how Grand Juries work, let me just address the medical aspects here. I feel fairly qualified, having been both a Paramedic for over thirteen years now and a LEO for over ten years. So, I've walked both sides of this line. Generally, around here, no LEO's want anything to do with injured prisoners/victims/etc. That being said, they are more than happy to stroke it off to you in EMS. (Not sure if that is the same sentiment held all over the country.) If anything, LEO's are more likely than not to catch flak for calling out EMS on every drunk and disorderly. Now, you can't have it both ways. At the same time, let's all use a little common sense. Just because someone is in a car accident, does that mean they have injuries? No, it doesn't. Just because someone is intoxicated and involved in a car accident, does that mean they are injured? Again, no. In fact, I'm willing to bet LEO's have more interaction with drunks then a good number of EMS personnel, giving them a pretty good perspective on who needs evaluation and who doesn't. By the logic of some here, every single MVC, no matter how minor, EMS needs to respond? I don't think so. And in line with that, EMS should be called for every drunk that comes in contact with law enforcement? Seriously? Why doesn't EMS have personnel assigned to every bar, pub, wedding, party, barbeque, wine tasting, etc, etc, etc, in the nation? I mean, there are drunks at all those functions. How can we be sure anyone of the thousands of drunks at any moment in time are not diabetics??? Cops deal with drunks every night. I think, with pretty good results, they are capable of determining if they are injured. Where I work, even drunks that don't appear injured or ill get EMS if they ask for it. Even in the absence of any objective indications they need it. So, if any EMS agency here wants to be called to every single MVC or drunk party, let me know. We can certainly keep you busy! For those who think I'm wrong, can you provide me (us) with some studies, statistics, empirical data, anything, that suggests LEO's aren't good at these situations? I'm open minded that there could be problems outside my little corner of the world, but I generally don't see it.

As previously mentioned, artificially inflated bids will be rejected initially, making this a moot point. I will go out on a limb and state that any cash bonuses are probably offset by increased labor costs which allow for early completion. The incentive to the contractor is now he can move on to his next project that much sooner. Seems to me to be a win-win for the state and private sector.

OK, that helps a little. I can only assume that the driver showed no evidence of injury and declined EMS. Also, twice the legal limit is 0.16%, which, from experience, I wouldn't call "highly intoxicated." Intoxicated sure, but in the grand scheme of things, I thought we were talking .20-.30 or higher, when you said "highly." And as JM said, just document it. That's a good way to CYA. Edit: Just to add, assuming injury based on dispatch information suggesting injury is highly suspect, as more often than not, that is based on passer-by reporting, often not stopping to check, just assuming based on what they think they see.