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After being on the receiving end of an Oklahoma state troopers ire I vowed to drive hundreds of miles out of my way to avoid ever driving on their turf again.
The officers involved should be taken off of patrol duty and sent some place where they never deal with the public again. I am glad there's video to back up the assault.
 

I will now open up a can of worms. But I think much like the officer, we were all quick to let our lizard hind brain take over for our higher thinking regions.

I don't have access to all the evidence, and if the box was not running hot, and the trooper was, he should have yielded to the trooper.

I can certainly believe that the driver of the box was attempting to avoid hitting a civilian driver that wasn't operating their private vehicle (pronounced veehickle hear in Texas) in a safe manner.

I would hope that the commanding officer for that trooper has the good sense to offer the following solution. A public apology from the trooper to all those he caused harm to with his behavior. It should be done at the location requested by the EMS crew and family. No lawsuit, no termination of the trooper, and no need for criminal charges on anyone's part.

I'm hopeful that the trooper involved is a first time offender. He looks young in the video, and maybe he's been on a deployment or two in the last few years with a branch of the US military. A lot of law enforcement officers in Texas have been called up for deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq. I'm all for trying to salvage careers and set an example for future generations of recruits. Save the video, show it in the academy, and then talk about what the worst possible outcome could have been: a patient dying, a medic dying, a massive lawsuit, allegations of racial discrimination. Firing the trooper won't rid the system of the cancer that creates situations like this.

This is the chance to teach the a lesson (make sure it is the right one), and one that everyone could benefit from. Treat the patient, not the monitor.
 

Was the ambulance transporting the patient with lights and siren activated?
 

I agree that these officers should be removed from public contact immediately, and punished for their actions.

There is no exscuse for their behavior. This situation could have easily waited until they arrived at the hospital. The troopers put that patients life in jeopardy.

Personally I think they should be terminated, not given the option but terminated. I'm so glad there were witnesses.
 

I just hope the trooper is aware that is it now a felony to assault a Paramedic/EMT while they are on duty. Especially with a patient on board... Think we were tying to arrest the wrong person in this situation.
 

Texas Gordo, Leave the brave men and women serving the U.S. military out of this. There should be no comparison to a soldier dealing with an armed combatant and a cop snatching an unarmed paramedic up by the throat.
 

My lizard hind brain sees a civil rights lawsuit, a false imprisonment lawsuit, an assault lawsuit, and plenty more. Too bad its the bible thumping belt where justice is metered in terms of skin color.
 

Anonymous,

My point about the deployments was that time away from family, friends, and work can all exacerbate stress in one's private life that can spill over into how you deal with the public.

If your marriage was in a rocky place before the deployment, how does it look after? If your finances were tough before, how about after the deployment. Not the fault of the serviceman or woman, but certainly the unknown that isn't on the tape that could help explain some of the blow-up.

All written from experience, and not making any value judgments about anyone other than myself.
 

Want to see change? Write to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Board, write to the Lawmakers in Oklahoma. The only way this will yield a good outcome (the removal of the Troopers prosacuted) is if the public demands it!
PLEASE WRITE AND VOICE YOUR CONCERN!
3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
 

Online, you can file a complaint and be heard at:


http://www.dps.state.ok.us/

Blue Box on the right, at the bottom:
"Questions Comments Complaints"

Do not let these guys get away with what they have done- THANK GOD SOMEONE RECORDED THIS SITUATION!
 

It shouldn't matter whether or not he served tours overseas in the past few months or years... the kind of tacticts he pulled here should have never been used in view of the family let alone anywhere else. At no time should either one of these MEN act the way they did. Some children are more professional than that. Any problems should have been delt with after the call was over. As far as racism, get off of it. Don't blame modern day stupidity for stuff that happened over fourty years ago. Racism does not play a factor here, the medic was in charge of the truck so he is ultimately responsible. GROW UP PEOPLE. The trooper cam needs to be released to either confirm or show differences of what happened. Until we see both sides of the story no one should make a harsh judgement.
 

See the full thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KluItc365hU
He was acting as if to resist them and that is why they grabbed him like that, they were within their rights then, other than that dunno
 

I as an EMT myself do understand the need to enforce safe driving by all individuals on the road both civilian and non. But I expect better behavior and definitely hold a demand of higher professionalism by uniformed civil personnel. The officer in question should be disciplined with at least a month of suspension and required psychological evaluation. Anytime a patient is being delivered to the hospital they take precedence over ego's. That officer could easily have followed the ambulance to the hospital and either arrest or ticket the ambulance operator, this is possible and has been done before. If the officer in question is quick to react to situations like that due to military background then he needs to be immediately retired as a patrol officer because he can not make sound judgment under stressful situations and therefore is a danger to the public. The EMT who was supposedly driving erratic should be ticketed according to LAW and disciplined by his agency. Also were the EMT's transporting a cardiac patient who at the time had a somewhat stable rhythm yet needed transport to the hospital for further evaluation situations like that don't require lights and sirens yet do need immediate transport. My personal opinion is that the officer and agency should be sued and the tape should be used in further training of all police and emergency agencies.
 

This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for an officer of the law. He should be removed from duty, tested for steroids and never be allowed to carry a firearm. Read the paramedic's report, he says the trooper told him he contemplated shooting the EMT driving! We cant let this slide under the rug of small town "good ole boy politics"
 

All I have to say, being a medic myself is that the whole situation escalated to a frenzy when the HOT HEAD patrolmen started raising his voice to the medics and he should be glad that it wasn't me on the end of the choke hold.
 

I've seen the video on YouTube.com, after I seen this video I'm very upset that OHP pulled over a EMT transporter rushing a woman to the hospital it's very wrong and sick that a man that swore under oath to wear that badge to protect the innocent would do such a thing.

For one I think the officers should get fired, but yet they won't. They'll get suppended with pay and probably get a slap on the hand for it. Our laws in the United States Of America need to be fix and straighten up.

Officers get away with so much crap it's ridiculous and wrong unfair to the people. Not only that the OHP say that the EMT didn't have his lights on in his statement. It's stupid! It's common sense for EMT to turn there lights on. I surprised if the Family doesn't sue for the issue of the harassment they want through.

If there is true justice out there please, please don't let these 2 officers back on the road. Cause if they come after me, I have my lawyer on speed dial and I'll make sure they don't have a job for the state as long as they live. And that is not a threat, It's a Promise.....
 

Cue everyone saying we don't know all the facts so the officer shouldn't be blamed...
 

I work in law enforcement and I can tell you right now that trooper was way out of line. He should of let the ambulance go and if he had a problem it should have been dealt with with the ambulance companies supervisors under the table rather than threating to arrest and putting his hands all over the guy.

Not to mention he had no business putting his hands around the EMT's throat like he did. That was uncalled for and unprofessional. It is officers like this that open the door for those who bring hatred against the honest hard working people in law enforcment in this country.
 

Don't try to make this a racial issue, or a "bible thumping" issue. The fact is there are idiots of all colors who assault people of their own color and religion. This is abuse of authority plain and simple. These rednecks would've done this to anyone. They should be hung. It doesn't matter that the ambulance caused an injury. You don't jeapordize another's life. It could've been handled better.
 

I to also have lived in the south and no matter where you go theres always a cop/state trooper/sherrif or ranger with a power trip and a gun. No way in hell was that officer in the right to grab at his throat (uhhh hello non lethal tactics??) To grab ones throat is to cut off air to try to cut off air is to attempt murder in my opinion and that officer should be tried for it. If a civilian would have done that to another civilian would he not be tried for attempted murder? why is this cop so much above the law?
wtf are we thinking america giving some good ol boys power guns and the right to do wtvr the fuck they want??? how can we honestly say ppl like that shouldnt be punished?
I always rememberd police should protect and serve not patronize belittle anoy and bully.
 

I would like to know why the attendant in the back was assulted and that is exactly what happened. The OHP officers were way out of line. They should at least be put on desk duty pending the outcome if the investigation. It will be interesting to find out the full story.
 

As an ER physician, there won't be anymore special treatment of OK state troopers. Sorry guys, but this one incident has ruined it for you. You can wait your turn like everyone else. I don't care if it's trying to see a criminal so you can be on the street sooner or taking care of you or a loved one. It's back of the line for you.
 

Noone should be treated like this.

Thanks goodness for that brave man that videotaped it.
 

that police officer should be arrested with kidnapping of the patient as well as the emt' the patient was helpless and tied down to the stretcher. I can't believe that the officer is still working full duty.
 

Texas gordo.. Would you feel the same if it was your family memeber in the back of the rig?? I think not. After 20+ years in the business I know we have alot of people in this business that DOES NOT need to be here. This video is a perfect example of a few. A message to the OHP chief. You will tarnish your whole force if you leave anyone who was involved in this on the job. Even a good officer that did not stop this behavior has failed the people he swore to protect.
 

HOW CAN THERE EVEN BE A QUESTION OF WHO IS WRONG OR RIGHT? IT IS THE STATE TROOPERS SOLE DUTY, AS A PUBLIC SERVANT, TO AID IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE SPECIFICS OF THE LAW IS. THE STATE TROOPERS FAILED TO PERFORM THEIR DUTY/JOB AND CONTINUED DURESS ON A CIVILIAN IN NEED OF EMERGENCY HELP.
 

Anonymous,

I would be upset if it were my family member in the back of the unit, but I'd still wait for the entire case to be presented. I remember someone saying to me, "How would you feel if it were your sister the Duke lax players raped?" They didn't rape anyone, she lied, the DA lied, and a good coach lost his job.

I have faith that in the long run, the truth comes out. It certainly appears that the officer displayed poor judgment, but I don't have the entire story. It certainly appears that the medic abandoned his patient in the back of the unit, and as described by him, she was being monitored for cardiac irregularities. I don't know what his departmental protocols are, but it seems to me he left his patient. So it seems that there were two individuals using poor judgment. I don't know what his departmental protocols are about abandoning a patient, but that what the video seems to show. Again, I'll point out that we don't have the entire story, but should he be punished for not maintaining a standard of care for his patient when he stepped out of the unit? Should he be open to lawsuit by the family for failing to maintain a standard of care.

The officer appears to be a hothead. He certainly seems to have made a mistake, and even worse for him, it was caught on camera.

What I have failed to hear any of the posters who claim to be law enforcement, is that an officer in the field usually knows just how much his superiors will let him get away with. You can fire him, and you won't change a thing about the way that his station/troop (whatever they call it) behaves.

A lawsuit only punishes the taxpayers (do you really think that the state of Oklahoma is insured through Lloyd's of London, I guarantee you they are a captive.

Have him apologize in public. Have his commanding officer stand next to him and apologize as well. Show that video as well as the video to every new recruit to walk through the doors in the State Troopers' Academy. I guarantee you that you will change and modify behavior.

I happen to be a sinner. I am far from perfect. I appreciate those who took the time to counsel me and saw some chance for me to redeem my past mistakes. I know very few individuals in the fire service who haven't made mistakes (intentional or unintentional), maybe things are different in your department, but I tend to believe that humans can and are worth salvaging.

I wish we could all be like Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson at My Lai, but we aren't. He seems to be a pretty good standard to try and measure up to. I suggest that most of us fall far short, in our personal and professional lives. I'll wait for our well thought out and constructed legal system to grind through this.
 

Nice choking technique, whats next water boarding. We are not talking about a career dirt bag criminal, we are talking about an emergency medicine provider that helps people.
Way To GO Oklahoma PD! Idiots
 

Oklahoma Highway patrol you certainly made your selves look very foolish! Let me ask two questions. How many time have OHP Officers sped without the use of siren and emergency lights? Do you stop one another? Yes disciplinary action is needed. TAKE UP YOUR PROBLEMS AFTER THE PATIENT HAS BEEN HANDED OFF TO A HIGHER CARE FACILITY!!!!
 

Let me start by saying, I'm a State Trooper, and have been for 7 years.
Some are saying "The Ambulance should have had it's lights on, the answer is, no they shouldn't, nor do they have to when transporting a patient.
The first mistake committed during this event is, when the Trooper decided to stop the Ambulance knowing full well, that there was a patient on board.
Not only was that a stupid thing to do, but....now pay attention.....Illegal!
Yes people, it was an Illegal act by this Trooper.
According to independent eyewitness, it was the Trooper that grabbed the Paramedic, not the other way round, keep in mind, that the driver was the EMT-B, not the Paramedic, the Paramedic was attending to the patient in the back, so the Trooper had no reason to assault the Paramedic in the first place.
Everything else is irrelevent.
Had the dash cam shown the Paramedic to be at fault, it would have long been released, the Paramedic would have already been charged of which neither has occurred.
To the ones that believe these two Troopers(Yes both, one for acting like a moron, and the other for failing to intervene during the act of a crime) should get a break due to stress, you are no smarter than these two clown.
At what time should action be taken, perhaps after they shoot someone in their fit of rage?
We are Law Enforcement Officers, that doesn't mean you are above the law!
We are here to serve and protect, of which neither was done, there was no regard for the well being of the patient.
To my fellow brothers in arms(Paramedics, EMT's, Firefighters, First Responders)....State Troopers are like any other people out there, sometimes you get a jackass, we are not all like that.
 

I just watched the video and am ashamed at those policemen. They have not been fired yet?

the one that pulled over the ambulance his name is Daniel Martin badge number 606
heres the number to reach his captain 918-423-3636
call the governor of oklahoma Brad Henry 405-521-2342
 

If I understand what happened correctly I would advise getting a lawyer first thing in the morning. From what I've seen, if you lived in Texas, I would jump on this case at no cost to you. (only higher fees after you win and you would) Get a good lawyer and make a example of these officers, then buy your mother something nice.
 

Cue the badge polishers lining up to say that we don't know the situation, etc.

Let me point out that if where the cops were going was SO IMPORTANT, why did it suddenly become more of a priority to break the law and interfere with an EMT? Guess the donut shop (the previous emergency) can wait.

NOTHING will become of this. The black dude will be fined, charged, lose his job - cause he can't be bonded. As for the cops, well, *snerk* good ol' boys, thin blue line, rinse lather repeat.

All I can say is this - when EMT hears a call come in - OFFICER DOWN - make sure to drive REAL SLOW and yield to anyone else on the road. Maybe that'll learn em.
 

Those highway patrolmen are straight dumb asses.
 

THIS IS RIDICULOUS...The officers are STILL ON DUTY! I don't know how things are run in the ol' south but I guess it's ok for this cop to take his insecurities out on the public.

In California, an officer shot an unarmed boy on New Years Eve, and the entire community continues to be seething over it. The cop was taken off duty immediately, quit the force because of fear of what the community will do to him, and is now facing murder charges.

These cops need the same treatment by the community to really drive home what a horrific act this was...not just to the people involved, but to the community as a whole. If you live there, STAND UP FOR YOUR PEOPLE. Go protest the police and the local government until they do something about this. You need to rally people...close streets...make the police nervous as hell.

Your government should fear you...you should not fear your government.
 

Oklahoma Statutes Citationized
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 20 - Assault and Battery
Section 650.3 - Interference with Emergency Medical Technicians or Care Providers - Punishment
Cite as: O.S. §, __ __


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Every person who willfully delays, obstructs or in any way interferes with an emergency medical technician or other emergency medical care provider in the performance of or attempt to perform emergency medical care and treatment or in going to or returning from the scene of a medical emergency, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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EVERY PERSON... this includes egotistical police officers. If you notice, this law does not state that the ambulance has to be running "hot" (lights and sirens) just "in the performance of or attempt to perform emergency medical care and treatment or in going to or returning from the scene of a medical emergency"... These officers should be punished to the full extent of the law!
 

They have convinced the public that they do it to protect us.

And if we don't like it, they say their job is dangerous.

And if we still don't like it, they say they were hyped because of the chase.

They are THUGS... that's all. Nothing but thugs.

Which makes me wonder if either of these guys worked for Blackwater Secuirty...
 

To all that apply;

As a combat medic currently serving my country in Ft. Sill OKLAHOMA and as a compassionate human being, this video makes me sick to my stomach to see such a violent act done to a crew saving lives.
Texas Gordo, I think reading your comment dropped my intelligence level quite a bit. You sir are truly proof that being a poor professional does not matter when you are in a field of that which consists of good old boys and hicks.
Regardless of this trooper's prior military history, soldiers are trained to be outstanding leaders and proffessionals, not courtyard bullies with a badge.
As for the ambulance driver and the patient and family;
I would push lawsuit and maximum criminal charges just to ensure the next "trainee" in Academy realizes what repercussions are involved in placing personal pride above public passion.
 

They are still on patrol? Send them to a desk job until more is hashed out! PTSD from a recent combat tour? The Police Department REALLY should screen for PTSD before letting them back on Patrol Duty after a tour of Duty. What if they snap from PTSD in a way that's even worse than this?

Did the Troopers think the EMS crew was trying to help someone in need? They may not have legally been able to go Code 3, but did the idea they were trying to do the next best thing come to mind? Could a "traffic violation" by the EMS unit have waited until they got to the Hospital?

You mean the EMT on the receiving end of the choke hold wasn't the driver?

Ah, the dash cam. Release it already. It's more impartial than some want to say. Be aware that 5 PD Officers in Birmingham, AL were fired lately, due to what they were caught doing on a dash cam. They beat a car chase suspect after he was ejected from a crash at the end of the chase.
 

Take a deep breath guys and gals. I have been in EMS for several years in Northern Colorado. This situation is upsetting to me as well. There are comments that are pretty generalized towards law enforcement here. I have a great working relationship with most of the cops in this area. We have each others backs. There are a few I could do without. I WILL NOT change my view of law enforcement because of the actions of a few troopers. Those troopers need to be dealt with, but lets not draw lines in the sand in OK or anywhere else in the country. lets continue to work together, and allow the DA to address this isolated incident. I realize we have all had issues with a cop at some point, but I've had issues with fellow medics, cops, civilians and my wife. That doesn't make all of us bad. I appreciate the cops that have blocked traffic for me, led me to a scene while running hot, stepped in when some knuckle head was getting out of control. I know that you guys have my back, and I've got yours. We are all working in a stressful and unsafe environment. Lets start looking out for each other, and stop dividing our forces.
 

comment: "the unknown that isn't on the tape that could help explain some of the blow-up."

Explain? Yes. Excuse? No.


comment: "He [EMT]was acting as if to resist them and that is why they grabbed him"

yeah, resist cops illegal, inappropriate, dangerous behavior.
Whether they are civilian or public employees with authority there are some people who simply are childish assholes who regularly start problems and then try to blame others.

Cops are supposed to SOLVE problems. This cops childishness was exposed. Apparently his first step in dealing with problems is to first create a new problem by starting a confrontation!

he has alot of growing up to do and until his reaches emotional and intellectual adulthood he should not be a public employee with a weapon and the authority to kill.

there was another revealing comment above which said the problem was not the hotheadedness of the cop but rather that cellphones prevent assholes, who have infiltrated the police department, from hiding their crimes from being held accountable under the rule and laws. Such a comment shows that person to have a criminal mind and goals.
 

Incident report from Paramedic and EMT.

http://www.fox23.com/media/news/b/4/...nt_Reports.pdf
 

This is NOT an isolated incident.

There is at least one other trooper patrolling our state roads "looking" for folks who don't immediately, and by that I mean instantaneously, pull over with total compliance. I was ticketed for "failure to yield to an emergency vehicle" in a similar situation as this. The trooper in question (one of two on a vehicle accident call) approached at great speed with no lights or sirens. Once I noticed him, my vehicle was on a non-shouldered bridge about 1/4 mile long (Bird Creek on Hwy 66 north of Catoosa). He was furious that I not only did not stop immediately (instantaneously), he was upset that I waited until I was off the two-lane single direction bridge. I offered an explanation for my behaviour, based on my review of the situation that had just played out. I explained in detail the how and why of controlling and operating my vehicle, but he couldn't get to that ticket book fast enough (almost as fast as he was driving that day). After he ignored my statements, I sat there in his cruiser and did not challenge or argue the citation. As an ex-military man, I know when to back off and let the elevated emotions subside, hoping that cooler heads will prevail.
I attempted to discuss the issue with the assistant DA of Rogers County, but she was beyond incredulous. She couldn't have cared less. But for a fee, she informed me, I could have requested from OHP to pull the Troopers dash cam. Of course, he was on vacation the next few days (after the citation) and the possibility of retrieving the tape was "not likely".

Was I a victim of circumsatnce? Perhaps. But these "circumstances" seem to be increasing in frequency, intensity and severity.

Do troopers have tough jobs? You bet. But so do alot of folks. Folks who don't act or treat others as seen in the situation with the EMT's. Here, the troopers self righteous, self-serving, egotistical, indignant and unprofessional behaviour should prompt changes in areas of training, tactics and situational awareness.

Should I have been ticketd? There's only two folks who know for sure. And only one has the authority to make a citation stick.

Should the EMT's have yielded the right of way? Again, only two folks know for sure. And, as before, only one has the authority to make a citation stick.
The difference between the two is mine was not captured on video for posterity's sake. Perhaps that was for the benefit of the troopers posterior...?

By the way, watch out for Trooper Hamilton in Rogers County. He has apparently taken the same "Professionalism in Law Enforcement" classes attended by Trooper Daniel Martin. Perhaps it's a requisite for all troopers?

My long term solution in avoiding similar situations (citations & choke holds) is to stop...IMMEDIATELY and INSTANTANEOUSLY!

I'll let the tropper explain to their supervisor why their patrol car is in my back seat. And I will pay the fee to have the dash cam tape pulled. It will make for great entertainment during the trial (which I'll request be a jury trial by my peers).

Thank you your honor, the defense rests.
 

After watching both videos and reading all the statements this whole thing is just appalling,,,even if the trooper does have post traumatic stress disorder do you really think he should be allowed to function in a police capacity until he gets his issues under control. I think not or someone is going to get seriously hurt.
 

This is very absurd. The E.M.T is in charge of the crew and they needed to get to the hospital. The officer was told multipul times that there wife or paitent needed to get to the hospital.It was unessesary to assault the E.M.T. in such a manor of a choke hold. That is why i think that the trooper should not be able to have a badge or a gun in hand. There IS NO exscuses for such.
 

The trooper should NOT have a badge and gun in hand and should be kicked off of duty. The video has evidence of the assault. To fix the mistake a public apology from the trooper to all those he caused harm to with his behavior should be nessicary and he should be sent to jail. He was breaking a state law.
 

A public apology from the trooper to all those he caused harm to with his behavior Should be neesicary and he should be sent to jail for assalting an EMT!
 

this is appauling. it's rediculous that the cop would try to say he didn't hear because he told the family himself if the emt would listen you'd be on your way already. Both of the troopers should be punished to the full extent because its their job to protect and there was a life at risk. he had NO RIGHT to put his hand around the guys neck. i don't care if he's a "decorated hero" my husband is too but if he did nyhting illegal i'm sure he'd get arrested. they have classes for ptsd for the soldiers. that guy is too angry and war can do that. but he has no right to be a trooper if he's taking it out on innocent people. send him back to iraq or get him some help. asap cause ptsd doesn't just go away. u need professional help. relieve him of his duty. he should know how to act as a military man and a cop. no bearings at all!
 

Everyone is complaining about the officer's behavior but there is a bigger issue that they should be upset about. The medic in the back of the ambulance stepped out of the truck and left his patient all alone in the back of the truck. His responsibiity was to his patient and if he was so concerned about his patient, then he should have been with his patient not outside the ambulance yelling at a cop. He did nothing to deescalate this situation. No the officer was not right in his behavior. Since the ambulance was not traveling lights and sirens, the officer would have no way of knowing that they had a patient on board. They are required to yeild to other emergency vehicles. The best thing they could have done was for the driver to tell the officer they had a patient and deal with at the hospital. Instead everyone was trying to be the bigger dog in the dog house and this situation got totally out of hand. If anyone should be terminated it should be the medic not the officer. He was doing his job.
 

EMTS FAILED TO RUN LIGHTS,LIGHTS&SIREN TO INDICATE IN TRANSPORT WITHOUT THE USE OF SUCH THEY WERE JUST ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. NOT ONLY DID THEY STOP DURING TRANSPORT BUT LEFT THE PT ALONE TO HAVE THIS ALTERCATION. EMTS ARE PLAYING IT UP THAT THEY WERE IN TRANSPORT WELL THEY DIDNT FEEL HER CONDITION WARRENTED THE USE OF EMERG. LIGHTS OR SIREN BEFORE OR AFTER THE ALTERCATION. THEY EVEN LEFT THIS WOMAN UNATTENDED. DOOR WAS OPEN FOR SOME TIME ON BACK OF AMBULANCE PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO COME AN GO AS THEY PLEASED. TROOPER DONE NOTHING WRONG. HE ASKED DRIVER TO STEP OUT THE SR EMT COMES OUT THE BACK (NO YOU HERE) HE WAS ASKED TO STEP BACK SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE OFFICER USED CURSE WORDS. WHITE KEPT ON AN ON BETWEEN THE OFFICER AND DRIVER. WHITE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CUFFED INSTANTLY. (WE WOULD HAVE) HE ACTED NO BETTER THAN A COMMON THUG. HE NEEDS TO BE CHARGES WITH OBSTRUCTION,FAILER TO COMPLY,RESISTING ARREST. THEY NOW ACT LIKE THEY WERE SO WORRIED ABOUT PT. YEAH RIGHT ENOUGH TO LEAVE HER ALONE TO FIGHT. HER SON YEAH HE SEEMED REALLY WORRIED TO OUT THERE COLLECTING FOOTAGE FOR UTUBE. THE OFFICER JUST DONE HIS JOB WE CAN NOT HAVE PASSENGERS JUMPING OUT OPPOSING AUTHORITY.WE WOULD HAVE NO LAW, NO ORDER,EVERYONE WOULD JUST DO WHAT THEY WISHED.. WHAT IS WORLD COMING TO
 

The state law requirements are to yeild to police officers safely, and based on the video on the police care it appears that the EMS did just that.

The senior EMT has not only a duty to inform the officer of a patient status, but had he not and the patient died, he would've probably been charged for neglect of failure to inform the police officer immediately.

The police video is sufficient evidence of the EMT repeated notification of the patient status, and from that point the officer's action is unbecoming.

The officer had no right to choke the EMT supervisor, and particularly, the yeild incident lasted merely seconds and what law charges the public to act in mere seconds.

There's no law against the bird expression, that is giving the finger, even thought it's one word against the other, the fact remains is that the EMT did yeild when inform on the radio, that should've been that.

The police video shows the officer opening the back door of the ambulance and speaking to the patiet, and informing her that she would get to the hospital, and that is a major turning point.

The police department claims that he didn't know or register that a patent was being transported, yet the officer spoke directly to her, that is tandamount to fraud or inconsistency at best.

The driver was disagreeing with the officer, but did the officer choke the driver or try to arrest the white driver, just my direct observation.