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They can communicate on all NYSP and local frequencies. If they landed, it must have been for some other reason.

That used to be the law.

Yes.

And here are my final thoughts. Please don't lump all HCP and LEO's together and assume they make all these "assumptions", because I assure it, that's not the case. I'm sorry that you've become so cynical through your experiences. I've been a Paramedic for fourteen years now, in addition to CFR and EMT time prior to that. I understand certain patients try your frustrations. And I don't believe the problem is that you had these "thoughts", it was your implication that you would alter you actions as a professional in response to them. You can be a human and have "thoughts" about your patients, but once anyone starts withholding treatment in response to it, I personally believe a line has been crossed. I live in a community with both "elderly white ladies" and "middle age black men". It doesn't really alter my daily life.

Yeah, but when you couple it with the context, you don't need to be a rocket scientist.

Well, based on your argument (and supported by your Tea Party Avatar), I'd have to consider the possibilities that my taxes are impacted. Pathetic. Makes me wonder about your commitment to your patients well being. Do you take it a step further? Do you make treatment decisions about certain groups of people you don't care for as well? Maybe based on race or religion too? Or is it just groups you feel are inferior? Someone should contact your employer. Your PCR's should be QA/QI'd to identify any cases where your personal feelings have dictated patient treatment based on your distaste of them or where you thought they might cost too much.

Wow. Have a problem with treating diabetics because they eat too much? What about cancer patients, since it might be related to unhealthy lifestyle choices? Is this your personal prerogative or an agency policy?

If that's true, and I hope it is, it's long overdue.

I'm not sure if I should be comforted or frightened that these are the kinds of things keeping airport managers up at night?

The Demo cars were purchased in black for economics sake, that was a standard available color. The large orders being placed now are being made for the custom blue color that your used to seeing.

There is no set answer to that. It varies widely by Troop and even by Station, meaning two stations in the same Troop will have two different approches. As I mentioned, there are Stations where there is little to no rotation, others that rotate every 28 days, others every 14 days, and yet others that rotate randomly.

It is. We have countless people on set shifts. I'd dare to say it's more common than not. All depends on the relationship with your Station Commander.

On an unrelated note, for those planning to work in Westchester, Rockland, Long Island & NYC, add on roughly 10K a year to the listed base salaries for "Location Pay".

Actually, there are countless Members who work steady shifts, whether it be days, nights, or flex shifts. These Members work steady tours and rarely have to switch for a special reason. Example, a straight night guy need to work a day shift twice annually for Firearms dates.

Not when compared to the Interceptor.

There are a myriad of vehicle with "H" plates and "H" radio designations. That also includes our helicopters, i.e. 1H18, 1H43, etc, etc. "H" simply means the vehicles are attached to some unit within Division Headquarters. It doesn't mean it physically turns out of HQ, simply that's the administrative assignment. The test vehicles are all assigned to Fleet Services, therefore given "H" designations as they are rotated around to different Troops. Feedback from the field is then considered for future purchases. A few dozen vehicles were recently purchased for field testing (Ford, Dodge, Chevy). Based on feedback, a huge order of the Ford Interceptors and a smaller order of Dodge Chargers is in, some of which have been moved out into the field and will be assigned traditional plate designations depending on their location.

It's just State Police policy.

No.

Interesting, the bar owner says they actually skipped out on the bill.

That sounds more accurate.

$100K? That doesn't sound right.

Not run by, only regulated by.

As several posters correctly point out, it was never a law. Merely an internal policy directed by the Governor, that could be (and was) recinded. Even when operating under that policy, there were numerous exceptions.

That's entirely incorrect.