New York City, NY - NYPD Arrest Volunteer EMT, For Possession Of Illegal Badge

New York City, NY - A volunteer EMT has been arrested by the NYPD of the Central
Park Precinct for possession of an EMT badge that had the NYS seal.

The president of Central Park Medical Unit advises, that the NYPD will arrest any EMT or Paramedic who is wearing or is in possession either on or off duty any EMT or Paramedic Badge which is not issued by the City of New York or the State of New York.

There may also be a related problem with the blue "excelsior" EMT patch which has the NYS seal.

New York City Central Park Medical Unit reports it has been told by the NYPD at the Central Park Precinct not to wear this badges. And the squad has instructed its personnel not to wear badges.