Do the police ever get breathalysed before going on duty?

Daniel is due 27/3/09

hey im agreeing with the answer above me but corrupt is a better word

KC V â„¢

As a police supervisor, I conduct "roll call" and inspect the officers to insure they're ready for duty. Should I observe something suspicious about their behavior, you can bet your bottom dollar I will have them tested for alcohol or illegal drug use.

Most departments also hold officers to a higher standard and should one become involved in an accident, at fault or otherwise, they are tested!

There are policies and directives in place which prohibit officers from the consumption of alcoholic beverages well in advance of their next tour of duty.

lithium630

no and no

cornbread3604

If someone believes that they may be intoxicated or the smell of an alcoholic beverage is upon their person it can be asked to submit to a "breath test".

Actually, we are held to a tougher standard. One, if I was suspected of being intoxicated, yes, I would be tested.

Two: If I am in an accident while on patrol, you can bet the first thing that will happen is I will blow, and submit a U/A.

How many people out there when they are in a fender bender, and the officer shows, are asked from the get go for both tests?

And, most of the officers I know either have there degrees, or are well on their way to having them completed.

Officer Baz Says...

they do not get tested, as a rule. some officers, who are problem drinkers do get subjected to this before going "on duty." you need probable cause to administer or offer such a test, unless required by a court order or condition of employment

romanisis

Nope.

frankturk50

I was thirty years in police mostly as a driver on patrol I was never tested nor was any of my mates except after a road traffic accident.

Chris M

While it would depend on the jurisdiction, the short answer is no, not before they go on duty. Although they would be subject to a test if their is cause (i.e. a smell or appearance of intoxication) and most places require breath or blood tests if something happens (car accident, shooting, etc.)

Oh and yes, they are required to take a written exam before they are hired.

Social Science Lady

My uncle worked at Scotland Yard. All police officers, of all ranks are subject to random drug/drink tests.

bert

I know one that turned up for duty unfit to perform due to drink,he was told to go home sick,he had driven to the station and drove home,one law for them and one for honest people!

abilityunknown

there are bad apples in every barrel but my dad was a UK police officer for 30 plus years and would not drink if he was on duty within the next 20 hours or so...not even a can with his tea....that is a sign of a bent copper...one that drinks on duty...and for the record he has passed countless exams

nickle

I know I have been chose at random for drug and urine test. They should be tested any time day or night w/o notification

BONNI

I'm sure that they do. I work as a Correctional Officer in a prison and I've had to give a urine sample in the past to check for drugs and alcohol.

ktbaron

Who is going to breath test a cop? another cop? Most cops are not actually bent, few will drive pissed. They are submissives OWNED by the state.

Judge Dredd

1) A police officer is subject to breath testing just the same as anyone else.

2) Breathalysed is a word.

3) Learn how to write.

4) Support your local police.

5) Have a nice day.

i think they have to have random tests for alcahol and drugs

watchman_1900

What make you think that cops are any less trustworthy then anybody else. Cops take their jobs very seriously. Your question is insulting and demeaning. I know this answer will be deleted but what the hell its Worth it, you are an a--h---, and I would have liked to stop you when I was on patrol because I am sure you would have given me a reason to kick the living **** out of you

Away With The Fairies

Are you in the UK? The police and fire brigade are regularly randomly tested.

Fast & Furious

They get random checks, I have a friend who's in CID.

stand@btinternet.com

By whom? They are all as bent as each other!

jefro

If they were to take drug test we would have no police. Must be a cop watching me with all those thumbs!! I know you people.

easy tigerâ„¢

Probably wouldn't be as many on patrol, I'm bettin'.

WHITE

no they don't
this has just reminded me, i saw a copper driving and swigging out of a bottle of coke, i know its not an alcoholic drink but if a copper sees someone else doing the same it would be different, they do as they please, some of them that is

true blue

i think they should, and they should have an i.q. test as well. .

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