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Residents raise safety and contract concerns: paramedic conduct allegation and ICE memorandum questioned
Summary
During public comment, a resident alleged a paramedic dropped his 72‑year‑old father during transfer and accuses the fire chief of obstructing follow‑up; separate public comment asked the council to repudiate an ICE memorandum that the speaker said was unapproved locally. Corporation counsel said hospital records showed no injury and staff said the matter was reviewed with deputy fire chief.
Two audience speakers raised distinct but serious concerns during public comment. One speaker described an alleged incident during a medical transfer in which a paramedic dropped and struck his 72‑year‑old father; he said hospital reporting and subsequent interactions with the fire chief were unsatisfactory and requested council accountability. Corporation counsel said the hospital performed a CT scan and found no evidence of injury; staff reported reviewing the matter with the deputy fire chief.
A second commenter questioned a memorandum the chief entered with ICE (immigration enforcement), asserting the agreement grants arrest and transfer powers and that the city has not publicly approved the contract. The commenter urged the council to repudiate the memorandum and demanded transparency about any unapproved agreement. Council and staff acknowledged the public concern and said they would review and report back as appropriate.
