Tuesday, June 7, 2011

** Alleged assailant of California paramedic beaten into coma still not charged;held in jail on parole violations

** Canadian paramedics need additional training to deal with grow op/drug lab sites where booby traps are used, report

UNITED STATES NEWS

** A California man who allegedly beat a Santa Clara paramedic outside Dodger Stadium in March will remain in jail until later this month on parole violations. That is the word from Myfoxdc.com (Gina Silva/June 3) which said Giovanni Ramirez, 31, will attend a parole revocation hearing June 20. According to the newspaper, Ramirez has not yet been charged in connection with the attack on Bryan Stow, 42. Stow continues to recover from a traumatic brain injury at a San Francisco hospital. Stow was attacked by two men as he left the stadium. Police said it was likely because he was wearning a jersey with insignia from the San Francisco Giants. Authorities continue to search for a man and woman connected to the incident.

CANADA NEWS

** A study done by the country’s Justice Department has found that first responders require additional on-the-job training to deal with drug lab and grow-op call sites where booby traps might be used. The Canadian Press (Dan Beeby/June 6) said the survey, which included participation from 36 emergency workers from across the nation, is also a cautionary tale for police and firefighters. According to the news service, the research found many medics called to drug sites were fearful for their lives. Several recounted stories of booby traps on doors and windows. One note in the March 24th report also indicated a call site contained a mechanism to release toxic chemicals when any individual entered the room. Emergency workers said the government should provide funding for appropriate equipment, training, protocols, and a related info database to combat the threat. A Justice Department spokesman, meanwhile, said the information in the paper is still being reviewed.