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Klim wrote:
Thanks to RoJo for linking this story to my blog...
My impressions:
- Abdi did go down hard.
- Those watching (including a local police officer) didn't know any "rules" re: helping Abdi or not helping him. They simply looked on. They should have done more IMO.
- I have no idea if Abdi lost consciousness or not. I do know that he was pretty banged up.
- Race was NOT a factor (the cop was black).
How do you know the officer didn't know any race rules?
I don't. Perhaps they did know the rules.
He needs to ask for assistance, here's an example:
I thought maybe Alison walked backward into him
Appropriate and timely action in accordance with our race emergency and medical action plan was provided by City of Alexandria, our medical provider(s), and race management staff. Response by race management staff with appropriate communications and training was logged at 60 seconds from injury and BLS with transport arrived on scene less than two minutes from radio call for assistance. Concerns may be addressed to me personally.
Kathy Dalby
Race Director