Re: [ urban folklore debunked @ kidnapping charge for EMS]

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i'll go for that. the point i was trying to make is that there is NFW it is

kidnapping

jim davis

ff/lp/peace officer

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Actually, there is no criminal violation. When someone agrees to get

into your ambulance, they do so with the understanding that you will

transport them to an appropriate medical facility. In as much, whenever

possible, you should take them to a facility of their choice, however,

what if you're the last ambulance available in your service area and

transporting them to a hospital an hour away (quite possible in rush

hour urban or rural settings) takes you away from other possible

patients. What if you deem the transport priority to warrant transport

to the nearest appropriate facility, i.e. a breech birth that you can do

nothing about? This is a civil matter, not criminal. If the patient

says they want to cease treatment and transportation and you refuse THEN

you might possibly face criminal charges.

LP

Arlington PD

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