SC Officer Arrested for DUI

I think this article shows the true nature to the public that LE's are human and can make mistakes. There is no such thing as a "Supercop" who deflects bullets off his/her chest, can race up a 10 story building in no time flat and doesn't get scared from time to time. This poor guy probably made a bad decision and now will have to face the consequences for his actions just like the rest of the public. Though it is sad that a cop had to break the law i believe he can make light of this by apoligizing publicly to his department and community and letting everyone know that even the police can make a mistake. It is what makes us human.

To answer Robocop's question, I can truthfully say that I've NEVER driven, while under the influence. It's easy....don't drink alcolhol, which is nothing more than a (legal) drug which is abused by way too many. A few weeks ago, a police officer and deputy sheriff from Berks County, PA killed himself while driving drunk. He was more than three times the legal the limit.

DUI is very serious and I believe with all my heart that you should not turn your back on anyone that is caught driving DUI, including a brother LEO. That said I also believe that being arrested for DUI should not completely destroy a LE career. How many of us can truthfully say that they have never been over the limit and driven a vehicle including before they became a LEO? Understand that if you drink more than three drinks you may well have been over the legal limit. Maybe some guy was watching the football game with his buds or even having a backyard BBQ with a couple of beers. Never felt in the least that he was close to DUI and did not feel buzzed at all. I am not excusing it but instead pointing out tat unless you flat just do not drink. Maybe suspension for a month without pay and assignment to desk duty for 11 months of until they get their DL back and a alcoholic exam to determine if they have a more serious problem.. Now if he/she gets a second DUI, gone, period.

Bad decision making brought on by alcohol. I believe the chief is right in taking a hard line for this bad behavior. This will most likely cost him his career.

"Bump"darsavmo...

But just looking into the eyes of this Officer, one can only imagine the shame and sinking feeling of hopelessness that he must have experienced, during this shameful episode of his career. I hope and pray that he gets the help that he needs to deal with what ever led him to this fateful decision... I pray that this once fellow lawman can somehow survive this, and be restored.

Just b/c you are a cop does't mean you are immune to Prosecution for doing something stupid.... What a shameful fall from glory

This is another black eye. Although this does not justify his actions, what I will say is "criminals" don't get DUI's. I've found that it is possible for ANYONE to get a DUI just to poor decision making. He needs to move on, put what he has done in the past, and pay the consequences. From there, learn from his mistakes, and maybe consider finding another field of work if he can't obey the laws he enforces.

Another bad decision and making LE look bad. Too bad.