Posted on 11/23/2004 4:51:12 PM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
Well, maybe that should be changed. Police and Fireman are never really 'off-duty'.
The rules seem reasonable - but it would be humane for all his fellow officers and the local citizenry help defray the costs for his bravery.
But then ... this IS Denver - city of liberals(?) Rich ones at that ... they don't really care for the "little people"
Doesn't "pay" to be a good samaritan anymore.
Presumably this guy's insurance is adequate, do who cares if insurance rather then workers' comp covers his bills?
Where is his big police union to step up and pay his medical bills ?? /sarcasm.
How ironic...if your an illegal immigrant you can get all sorts of compensations, but if your an actual legal American citizen who is doing something noble you get the shaft.
Bears repeating again and again, G.
It seems like deductables and co-pays get higher every year, along with insurance premiums.
No good deed goes unpunished. Thank a bureaucrat.
I hope you don't get upset if an off duty officer turns his head when you or a family member are mugged and doesn't even bother to dial 911.
Why should he get involved in a potentially hazardous situation to protect you or your family. He's an "an off duty officer", not being paid to protect the community so why should he give a damn about you or your family?
gotta preserve funding for domestic and other partners.
Fact is, ordinary folks do these types of deeds everyday.
Should they be able to claim workmans comp from their employers as well?
In other words, if on my way home from work as an electrician I get injured thwarting a mugging, should I be able to go to my boss in the morning and be allowed to file a calim?
I think not.
"Preview is your friend, Preview is your friend, Preview is your friend...
Claim.
This is TOTAL BS!!!
If He had made a drug arrest,stopped a felony robbery in progress or something similar they would have considered him "on duty" I'll bet...
I don't know if I agree...These people have no reason to not be compensated when they work, just like anyone else here at FR...
If the fella didn't get paid for his activities, he apparently wasn't put on the clock while working...And therefore, wasn't covered...His superiors I'm sure, could have allowed him to be put on the clock for this disaster...
In my experience, you don't see much compassion from the people that pay wages (even if the money is not their own) as opposed to the people they are paying...
Umm, your analogy is a little shaky. He's trained to serve and protect. You're an "electrician". If you see a robbery going down you might dial 911. He's going to get involved. That's his job description.
Back in the day, when I was a Texas police officer, you were "on duty" all the time. You were supposed to act to prevent/stop crime that occurred in your presence, to act as a police officer. That is why they are empowered to carry their weapon off-duty. The guy was clearly "on-duty" and acting in that capacity.
An "electrician" IS NOT a Public servant like LEO are.
You are comparing apples and oranges here.
Try again
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