Let's ask a question of our LEOs
Since we have so many LEOs on this forum, let me pose a serious question. Is there any other profession, health or otherwise, in which the police get involved in licensure enforcement?
Just so everyone here knows (as if you don't already) how utterly ridiculous Florida laws are in this area let me cite the Florida Statues with respect to the unlicensed practice of massage and for comparison, nursing.
Massage:
480.047 Penalties.--
(1) It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Hold himself or herself out as a massage therapist or to practice massage unless duly licensed under this chapter or unless otherwise specifically exempted from licensure under this chapter.
2) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Nursing:
464.016 Violations and penalties.--
2) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:
(a) Using the name or title "Nurse," "Registered Nurse," "Licensed Practical Nurse," "Clinical Nurse Specialist," "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist," "Certified Nurse Midwife," "Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner," or any other name or title which implies that a person was licensed or certified as same, unless such person is duly licensed or certified.
BTW, the punishment for a misdemeanor of the first degree is $1,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail.
So, LEOs, when was the last time you went to a doctor's office or hospital and busted an unlicensed nurse?
And to add to your question
[QUOTE=Exec Talent]Since we have so many LEOs on this forum, let me pose a serious question. Is there any other profession, health or otherwise, in which the police get involved in licensure enforcement?
Just so everyone here knows (as if you don't already) how utterly ridiculous Florida laws are in this area let me cite the Florida Statues with respect to the unlicensed practice of massage and for comparison, nursing.
Massage:
480.047 Penalties.--
(1) It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Hold himself or herself out as a massage therapist or to practice massage unless duly licensed under this chapter or unless otherwise specifically exempted from licensure under this chapter.
2) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Nursing:
464.016 Violations and penalties.--
2) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:
(a) Using the name or title "Nurse," "Registered Nurse," "Licensed Practical Nurse," "Clinical Nurse Specialist," "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist," "Certified Nurse Midwife," "Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner," or any other name or title which implies that a person was licensed or certified as same, unless such person is duly licensed or certified.
BTW, the punishment for a misdemeanor of the first degree is $1,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail.
So, LEOs, when was the last time you went to a doctor's office or hospital and busted an unlicensed nurse?[/QUOTE]
If I am caught sucking on titties (e.g. "nursing") while getting a massage from an unlicensed massage therapist, Is she guilty of
(a) the unlicensed practice of massage (since she is massaging me w/o a license --- or ---
(b) the unlicensed practice of nursing (since I am "nursing" on her titty).
And the follow up
Arresting a 40 year old Korean girl doing this behind closed doors in a discrete location contributes to the mission of fighting crime and improving public safety in what way?
Any LEO lurking here would do better by tipping us off whenever Krispy Kreme is having a sale. That is about the extent of their usefulness in the community.
LEO Mentality and Reality
I once had a candid discussion with a young LEO. I learned a lot about the LEO mentality. He told me that the goal is to join the force young, stay out of harm's way, retire young (40s) get another job (maybe doing security) for another 20 years and retire collect two pensions and social security. Many LEOs have older family members who also were LEOs so this mentality is passed down from generation to generation.
The key is to stay out of harm's way. That is why you find LE all over OBT but not in Pine Hills. That is why they are busting 50 year-old Korean women for the unlicensed practice of massage instead of drug dealers, rapists and murderers.
Everyone also has to keep in mind, other than looking out for their own asses and retirement (which they have down to a science) LEOs are not very smart. We absolutely do not need more police. We need more effective police. Pay them more and hire smarter people. Then prioritize.