
POLICE DRAFT RULES TO BAN OFF-DUTY ARRESTS
Police are drafting rules prohibiting off-duty officers making arrests or intervening in crimes after a policeman drove drunk to attend a fatal accident on his day off.
Ref. https://www.stuff.co.nz/hlc/1,,93498~3923240a10~,00.html
Well, that just makes sense. I can't understand why someone would knowingly respond to a situation on their off-duty hours, especially after drinking - although, alcohol does impair one's judgment in deciding whether or not to act, no?
Good for New Zealand.
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