Two Columbus firefighter-paramedics were suspended without pay for taking photographs of medical patients without their permission and sending them to others.
The Department of Public Safety announced the suspensions Monday afternoon.
Firefighter-paramedic Mike McConnell, an eight-year veteran of the division, admitted to taking photographs and video in 2016 of a patient. He was found to have violated a rule defining good behavior.
Safety Director Ned Pettus Jr. issued a 96-hour (four-day) unpaid suspension for McConnell.
Firefighter-paramedic Kevin E. Murphy, a three-year veteran of the division, received a 240-hour (10-day) unpaid suspension. Murphy received the photographs and video and then distributed them to others.