I spent 31 years in a public safety career. Any item that was in a private airplane was considered personal property. We were instructed to return any personal items to the owner. Guns were also considered private property and returned to the owner. On the other hand I live in Tennessee and we respect the right to bear arms. Other states may be different. EMT's in Tn. have no authority to take any persons property unless it has to do with the injured persons injuries or well being. That includes guns, knives, etc. That EMT should be reprimanded.
________________________________ From: Benjamin Copeland <just2...@together.net> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 8:26:51 PM Subject: Re: KR> Careful what you carry with you Dan, Call the Emergency Medical Services office and ask for the Director. You haven't heard from the police because you didn't break a law. An EMT has absolutely no authority to confiscate anything - they can remove stuff if it hampers their job of providing medical services - they cannot take anything - period. I was an EMT for four years from NC to Hawaii. He probably didn't steal your knife (but maybe) - for sure he was an idiot with an ego over stepping his authority. Reminds me of small-time security officers who think their paramilitary police. Yea, I was in security for a SHORT time too. Ben just2...@together.net Dan said: "...reporting it to Homeland Security.". "... they confiscated my knife anyway but the police haven't been here to arrest me yet." _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
