There is a new Sheriff in town

[idlewind]

I believe that most, in this county, are armed and have arrest powers 24/7. That does bring up some issues with the use of alcohol.

Son, pour me another round while I get this here ticket wrote.

 

[scooterbug44]

Both of these changes seem chock full of common sense and will hopefully save us money in the long run.

I don't have a problem with limiting the use of vehicles to within the state. Do you realize how stupid it sounds that he even has to make that rule?

When you choose to live in a different state or county than the one you work in, you shouldn't expect the taxpayers to be paying for the longer commute that YOU chose.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I haft to say that i disagree a deputy is not *Technically* on duty 24/7. If they were they would not be allowed to leave their county or even allowed to drink a beer when they are off duty. That is like saying a EMT is required to rended aid to anyone who is hurt even though they are not on duty. "Not saying most would not stop and help but it is not required"

And having been married to a Walton County Deputy Sheriff for over 18 years, with a courtship of two years preceding the wedding (boy was that a bunch of sneaking around ), I stand by my original comment.

Though he does seem to be loosening up in his middle age...

 

[Creeklover]

If they are on duty 24/7 I would like to know how many times the deputies arrest or stop some one and arrest them when they are "off duty". I am sure that most deputies look the other way when it is not some serious crime and does not get involved..

By the was it does look like they are parking at the paxton station i went by there this weekend and seen 6-7 cars in the parking lot.

 

[Matt J]

I haft to say that i disagree a deputy is not *Technically* on duty 24/7. If they were they would not be allowed to leave their county or even allowed to drink a beer when they are off duty. That is like saying a EMT is required to rended aid to anyone who is hurt even though they are not on duty. "Not saying most would not stop and help but it is not required"

You should probably do a little research before spouting off. EMT's and any licensed medical professional in the state of Florida are required by law to render medical assistance. If they don't and are caught they can lose their license and be financially liable.

 

[SoWalProfire]

You should probably do a little research before spouting off. EMT's and any licensed medical professional in the state of Florida are required by law to render medical assistance. If they don't and are caught they can lose their license and be financially liable.

SWGB, I am afraid you are incorrect on this point. At least in the state of Florida, EMTs are not required render aid while not on duty. They have no Legal "Duty To Act".

As a matter of fact, in some situations, we are not allowed to provide care to the level of our training even while we are on duty. I'll explain.

I am a licensed Florida paramedic. I work for SWFD. While I am on duty there, I respond to calls as a paramedic and provide the best care my paramedic training allows. However, if I were also employed by, let's say Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, while on duty there, I would respond to calls but, would only be allowed to provide a "medical first responder" level of care because PCBFR is not authorized to provide a higher level of care.

I believe that most first responders (whatever their level of training) are the kind of people who would stop to help anyone who needed it, on duty, or off. But, they are not legally obligated to do so unless they are actually on duty.

Hope this helps.

 

[scooterbug44]

I am not familiar with Florida law (as I let my various certifications lapse before moving here) but in other places you have a clear legal obligation to provide care if you have current and certified training (once it lapses you become a regular schmoe legally). You even rate a completely different section of the Good Samaritan Law because you can be prosecuted not only if you fail to provide care, but if you do not provide care to the appropriate standard.

I would consider a medical emergency off-duty and a petty crime or arrest off-duty to be two very different situations, but I am not a lawyer because my sense of reality/common sense and the legal reality differ far too often. ;-)

 

[Matt J]

SWGB, I am afraid you are incorrect on this point. At least in the state of Florida, EMTs are not required render aid while not on duty. They have no Legal "Duty To Act".

As a matter of fact, in some situations, we are not allowed to provide care to the level of our training even while we are on duty. I'll explain.

I am a licensed Florida paramedic. I work for SWFD. While I am on duty there, I respond to calls as a paramedic and provide the best care my paramedic training allows. However, if I were also employed by, let's say Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, while on duty there, I would respond to calls but, would only be allowed to provide a "medical first responder" level of care because PCBFR is not authorized to provide a higher level of care.

I believe that most first responders (whatever their level of training) are the kind of people who would stop to help anyone who needed it, on duty, or off. But, they are not legally obligated to do so unless they are actually on duty.

Hope this helps.

I could have sworn there was a Duty to act, but couldn't find anything on it.