Investigation: Suburban police officers allowed to work 'half-drunk'

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Updated: 2/15 4:29 pm

(NBC News)
(NBC News)

CHICAGO (NBC Chicago) -- An investigation by the Better Government Association and NBC Chicago reveals "many suburban Chicago departments actually have clauses in their union contracts which prevent any kind of discipline for officers with substantial amounts of alcohol in their systems -- even those nearing the state definition of legally drunk."

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roadrunner1980 - 2/16/2013 1:11 PM
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Amen

Pastor Bob - 2/16/2013 7:52 AM
4 Votes
These are yankees, Sister Linda. They have turned their faces from God and this is how they live. Being half in control of their faculties is the requirement for policemen in those parts. They are the Devil's people and we cannot teach them. We can only stay away from them so we won't be caught in the fallout when the Lord finally destroys them. He has sent a great space rock to warn the Rus just yesterday. Mayhaps he will smite the yankees with another space rock this afternoon after lunch.

LindaB - 2/16/2013 7:04 AM
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What a disgusting,pitiful way to protect communities...let them be drunk, carry a gun, and drive a car...absolutely pitiful....Change the contract...These police officer wannabes now, have ZERO respect from anyone, anywhere...Drunken slobs protecting a city near you...

Texann - 2/15/2013 6:14 PM
6 Votes
Ahh, Chicago...nuf said.

The Chosen One - 2/15/2013 5:38 PM
3 Votes
Why does this even have to be reported here in San Antonio? This has nothing to do with public safety in San Antonio. Just another instance of sensational journalism.

camidawg - 2/15/2013 5:13 PM
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In Chicago?...I'd sort of want to go to work half drunk with a FTW attitude and at least enjoying a cold two or three before some moron decides to end my day for good.
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