Less Than Sober Police Can Arrest You For Being More Sober

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Did you know that in Ohio, some police officers are allowed to be on their way to legal intoxication, get in a car, drive to pull over other motorists, and arrest people who have lower BACs than the officer making the arrest? This special protection is offered through union contracts, and chiefs who have been disturbed by the double standard can’t get it removed.

This is just a reminder that it’s not just on gun issues that we see special protections for police officers who may have the authority to arrest a citizen for engaging in the same kind of behavior that isn’t hurting anyone else.

3 thoughts on “Less Than Sober Police Can Arrest You For Being More Sober”

  1. I wonder if the police can be forced to take a breathalizer BEFORE ticketing you?

    Merle

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