This bill is dangerous. EMS personnel’s responsibility is to respond to emergencies and deliver medical care. The police are responsible for public safety during emergencies, not EMS. EMS response should entirely focus on providing care, not worrying about using their weapon or even worrying about keeping it secure. That’s why we have police. Further, knowing that EMS responders may be armed may make individuals fearful to seek help when it is needed, especially in communities where distrust of armed officers is already high.