Posted on 07/15/2022 2:38:14 PM PDT by Zhang Fei
A Rochester Police officer is on desk duty following an altercation with an EMT at a hospital’s emergency department, according to published reports.
The incident happened Monday at Strong Memorial Hospital when the police officer’s car was hit by the EMT while unloading a patient in the ambulance bay. The officer wanted to get the EMTs identification, but the EMT wanted to bring the patient inside the hospital first.
While the EMT was at the check-in desk, she was handcuffed and forcefully taken outside to a police car.
The EMT was later released from custody. She was not charged or ticketed.
Monroe Ambulance issued the following statement:
“At Monroe Ambulance, the safety of our crew and our patients are of the upmost importance. While the incident is still under internal investigation, our review of the video footage of the event indicates the safety of both our employee and that of her patient were jeopardized by the action of the officer. Our employee demonstrated sound decision making by prioritizing the care of her patient and it is the expectation of all our care providers to do the same. Furthermore, we do not believe the behavior of the officer aligns with the values of RPD leadership and should in no way condemn the rest of the brave brothers and sisters in blue. We are eager to learn of the outcome of RPD’s official investigation.”
Rochester Police Chief David Smith released a statement, which read in part:
“Chief Smith was notified of the incident and immediately directed an internal investigation by the Professional Standards Section. Pending the internal investigation, the member involved has been placed on administrative assignment. We ask for patience as we ensure that a thorough and complete investigation is completed.”
Left your mail at the wrong address, did he? Yoda wants to know.
Not a big deal. I was securing a possibly active crime scene and he wanted to leave.
I bet you loved that power.
Pigs - real control freaks....
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