EMTs are continuing to worry about their safety after the police accountability law signed in 2020.
“Police officers are hesitant to do a lot of things,” said Rep. Greg Howard, Republican, Stonington.
Howard is in his 21st year as a police officer.
The last three years he has doubled as a state representative. He works on the committee focusing on public safety and security.
“They’re under the impression any wrong step could cost them their livelihood or their house,” said Rep. Howard.
EMTs and paramedics raised concerns on Channel 3 about police hesitancy in certain situations which could impact EMT safety.
“I have seen it in my own practice as a paramedic,” said Nicholas Paproski, President, CT Association of Paramedics and EMTs.
Nicholas claimed procedures have changed since the law was signed in 2020.