Catch up on Round 1 and 2 to get up to speed on this to put it in context.
After getting this feisty fellow into restraints and as the boys in blue are climbing back out of the ambulance, my partner sees me stretching and asks, "Did he get you?"
"I'm not sure, still too much adrenaline to tell. I feel OK though." I respond, wondering how sore I'll be in the morning.
I turn to the officer to get his badge number and thank them again when he asks, "Do you want to press charges?"
You make the call.
After getting this feisty fellow into restraints and as the boys in blue are climbing back out of the ambulance, my partner sees me stretching and asks, "Did he get you?"
"I'm not sure, still too much adrenaline to tell. I feel OK though." I respond, wondering how sore I'll be in the morning.
I turn to the officer to get his badge number and thank them again when he asks, "Do you want to press charges?"
You make the call.
Comments
Problemic frequent flyer? I may think about it. First timer and oblivously not "all there"? I'd be shocked if you pressed charges!
No visible injuries beside possible pulled muscles. What is NOT part of EMS life?? In fact, I'm not sure what you are looking for by posting THIS.
You probably weren't the first, and I HIGHLY doubt you will be the last. He needs to learn there are consequences to his actions
You were able to handle yourself, what if the next paramedic/emt/firefighter/member of the public isn't so lucky.
The only way I would consider not pressing charges was if his actions were a direct result of a head injury/metabolic imbalance etc.
I'd say press charges. We're here to serve the public, not get beaten up by them. Drunk or not this guy needs to learn a lesson.
You are not a punching bag. You are a highly trained paramedic.
Whether or not the DA chooses to file, of course, is completely different.
Press charges, no question.
Capt. Tom
Charges can always come after the fact.. i think.
Talk about getting the book thrown at him!! "No one abuses MY firemen!"says the Judge.......
Let the courts worry about intent.
I’m with MotorCop. It’s a crime. Cops, firefighters and paramedics are not meant to be anybody’s punching bag. So press the charges.
He can be glad I’m not the judge. Release date hmmm about the 12th of never.