Reflect on how technology has changed recordkeeping practices for emergency services agencies. Do you think the changes have made it easier or harder for emergency services agencies? What additional liability do you think this places on agencies?

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Reflect on how technology has changed record keeping practices for emergency services agencies. Do you think the changes have made it easier or harder for emergency services agencies? What additional liability do you think this places on agencies?

In the introduction of your policy, identify the considerations, potential risks, and possible mitigation of legal action against emergency services organizations.

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As the chief officer of an emergency medical services agency, part of your role and responsibility could be safeguarding the agency’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) guidelines on controlled substances. For this assignment, you are to create a comprehensive operating policy for an emergency services agency that covers all components of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In the introduction of your policy, identify the considerations, potential risks, and possible mitigation of legal action against emergency services organizations. These should include the penalties for CSA violations.

At a minimum, your policy must establish guidelines in the following areas:

  • drug schedules,
  • security requirements,
  • loss or theft of controlled substances,
  • recordkeeping,
  • inventory,
  • disposal, and
  • wasting controlled substances.

You have a wide range of areas to address and cover in your policy. Your policy must be at least two pages. References should include at least two credible sources, one of which may be your textbook. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines.

Reflect on the fundamental purposes identified by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and how these have adapted to meet the needs of today’s society. In recent years, how do you think it has affected employment regulations?

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Reflect on the fundamental purposes identified by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and how these have adapted to meet the needs of today’s society. In recent years, how do you think it has affected employment regulations?

Provide examples of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that relate to a violation of Title VII, and describe the treatment and act aspects identified by the court. Describe how the outcomes of these cases affect emergency services organizations.

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As the chief of University City Fire Rescue, you are tasked with ensuring that legal components of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employees are protected at all times. Construct a research paper that examines the components of harassment under Title VII. Your paper should focus on what constitutes disparate treatment and disparate impact. Specifically, include the following components in your research paper:

Provide examples of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that relate to a violation of Title VII, and describe the treatment and act aspects identified by the court.
Describe how the outcomes of these cases affect emergency services organizations.

In light of the outcomes of these cases, discuss potential liability and how emergency services organizations may avoid that liability by changing employment practices.
Your completed paper should be at least three pages, not including your title and reference pages. Include at least three outside sources, at least one of which should be from the CSU Online Library. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines. Be sure to use APA style throughout the assignment.

How will information provided in these cases change your approach when talking with citizens, entering buildings, and investigating potential fire code violations and fire cause determinations?

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The readings in this unit covered the landmark cases of Miranda v. Arizona, Tyler v. Michigan, and Clifford v. Michigan. How will information provided in these cases change your approach when talking with citizens, entering buildings, and investigating potential fire code violations and fire cause determinations?

Research how your jurisdiction defines and enacts the fire prevention code for the community and your department. Provide the background of how and why the fire prevention code was proposed. Compile the information as to why this was developed and adopted.

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Research how your jurisdiction defines and enacts the fire prevention code for the community and your department. Provide the background of how and why the fire prevention code was proposed. Compile the information as to why this was developed and adopted. Be sure to include information on the following topics.

Determine what type of law it is, and justify your decision.

Identify whether your local code aligns with state and federal codes.

Examine the codes for commercial and industrial facilities in your area. Do these reflect new technology for fire prevention and protection, or are they outdated?

Are there any additional components that are unique to your department?

If you are not currently employed in the fire service, choose a department near you that has history and fire code information posted online.

What constitutional rights of citizens should the chief officer be conscious of? How do these impact fire inspectors and fire investigators?

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What constitutional rights of citizens should the chief officer be conscious of? How do these impact fire inspectors and fire investigators?

Describe plain-view doctrine search and/or what threshold mandates an administrative warrant. Also, cover how and when either of these would be necessary for an emergency services agency.

 

Research right-to-reenter forms or permission-to-enter forms, and create an official document for the town or county in which you live.

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Research right-to-reenter forms or permission-to-enter forms, and create an official document for the town or county in which you live. In a real case, this form will be signed by property owners and fire officials and should highlight the importance of the agency having the right to reenter the property and seize evidence if necessary. This form should have a brief description of the reason why reentry should be obtained, a disclaimer that the owner can refuse reentry after giving permission, and should hold scrutiny to legal challenges of Michigan v. Tyler and Michigan v. Clifford in the components it covers.

These forms are generally one to two pages in length. You are required to use at least one outside source for this assignment. While the form itself will not be in APA format, all sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and be cited per APA guidelines.

Reflect on the term liability as an emergency services officer. What types of liability could you or your agency face in the scope of its duties?

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This unit discussed civil laws. Reflect on the term liability as an emergency services officer. What types of liability could you or your agency face in the scope of its duties?

Identify the differences between the criminal charges that have been filed and the possible civil liabilities. Describe potential civil liabilities and possible actions against the agency.

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As the chief of University City Fire Rescue, you have a council meeting tomorrow night. This morning, a fatal traffic accident occurred involving one of your paramedics responding to an emergency. Click here for a copy of the news release about the incident and the subsequent charges against the paramedic. As the media is moving on this, you are preparing a memorandum advising the city council of the potential legal actions that may come against the paramedic and the department.

Your memorandum should highlight and cover all concerns involving the civil liability that can be directed toward your agency. Identify the differences between the criminal charges that have been filed and the possible civil liabilities. Describe potential civil liabilities and possible actions against the agency.

The city manager has requested that you cite previous cases to assist the council in understanding the potential outcomes of this incident. Also, discuss plans that will be put in place to avoid future incidents and liability.