An outrageous case of irresponsibility has shaken the police force after dash cam footage was revealed showing a Bloomington officer who could barely stay on his feet. It all began when authorities responded to an emergency call warning about a driver who was speeding and ended up crashing. To the surprise of the officers who arrived at the scene, the person responsible for the accident was one of their own colleagues, who was under the influence of alcohol, creating such an embarrassing situation that he had to be arrested right there for his inappropriate conduct.
The seriousness of the matter did not go unnoticed by the department. Speeding, causing an accident, and being completely drunk while wearing the uniform and badge was considered an unacceptable disgrace. As a result of this outrageous behavior that put the community at risk, the officer received a harsh punishment and was permanently expelled from the police force, sending a clear message that no one is above the law.
However, the most troubling thing is that this would not be an isolated case of misconduct. Body cameras also exposed another similar incident in which a second police officer was caught drinking during working hours. When confronted, the officer nervously admitted to having “had a few things to drink”, while an open container of alcohol was found in his vehicle, forcing his colleagues to disarm him on the spot. Although this person involved did not suffer the same punishment of being expelled, he was permanently marked within the institution for tarnishing the uniform while on duty.
Watch the incident here: