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On a hot Texas summer day, Dallas Fire responded to a grass fire on the side of the road.  Their subsequent encounter with a gentleman named Kyle Vess – all caught on surveillance camera - led to an ongoing lawsuit alleging “an abuse of power and a deliberate indifference to the life and welfare of the underprivileged in Dallas”.  What is the role of paramedics when confronted with a possible suspect?  Is it ever appropriate to fight a patient?  Are certain policies and practices of the department contributing to a perception (or a reality) that marginalized individuals are being treated differently?  Nick and Sam discuss all this and more.  Please like, comment, and subscribe!    Links: https://youtu.be/EGrlXDYzqqk https://youtu.be/-IbjBf88gpo https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/lawsuit-dallas-paramedic-kicked-man-in-face-while-in-police-custody-12235286 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-tries-withholding-evidence-in-lawsuit-regarding-former-paramedic-brad-cox-who-kicked-man-in-face-12941255 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/kyle-vess-court-rules-lawsuit-against-city-and-former-paramedic-can-move-forward-14303422 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/video-dallas-fire-rescue-employee-kicks-man-in-face-12455856See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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