Approxiametly What Percentage of Police Officers Are Alcoholics?

Question by SouthBrooklynCarl: Approxiametly what percentage of police officers are alcoholics?
I ask because I’ve heard that alot of cops are alcoholics and was wondering if anyone had an approxiamate percentage of cops who were alcoholic and/or drunk on the job.

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Answer by Diablo
being a jerk all day long takes a toll on you and it’s nice to have a bunch of drinks when you get home to relax.

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