Police, Medics Call for Buffer Zones to Stop People From Impeding, Harassing Them

Police, Medics Call for Buffer Zones to Stop People From Impeding, Harassing Them

Videos of police, fire, and medic crews can draw millions of online views—along with a moment of fame and a paycheck for the videographer. That’s an accepted part of reality for security personnel, said Jeremy Thompson, police chief in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. But first responders object when people get very close, try to provoke reactions, and heighten risks for everyone in tense, “dynamic” situations, he said. “A lot of people are jumping in t…