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Hundreds of Florida Cops Lose Badges Over Drunk Driving

Q: How many Florida law enforcement officers lost their certification for drunk driving in the past 5 years?

According to the investigation, 379 Florida law enforcement officers have lost their certification or had it suspended over the past 5 years due to drunk driving incidents.

11 Nov

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Summary

379 Florida officers lost certification for drunk driving in 5 years
Some officers avoided DUI charges, only facing department discipline
Victims' families demand accountability for officers' reckless actions

Hundreds of Florida Cops Lose Badges Over Drunk Driving

A troubling pattern has emerged in Florida, where hundreds of law enforcement officers have lost their certification or had it suspended over the past 5 years due to drunk driving incidents. A recent investigation uncovered 379 such cases statewide, with about 50 occurring in Central Florida.

The report paints a disturbing picture, with officers caught driving erratically, crashing into poles, and even trying to avoid traffic stops. In some cases, these officers were allowed to call friends for a ride home or had their DUI charges reduced to reckless driving, avoiding any criminal record.

"If you got a badge and you took an oath, then there's no excuse," said Bill DeMott, who lost his daughter to a drunk driver 10 years ago. He believes officers should be held to the highest standards, as their actions not only endanger the public but also undermine public trust in law enforcement.