A police officer out of Coon Rapids, Minnesota was arrested on Friday night after allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol while off duty. According to reports, Officer Bryan Platz rear-ended another vehicle carrying two women. The women had slowed to turn into a gas station. No one was seriously hurt in the crash.
Platz provided a blood sample on the night of the arrest. No charges will be filed until the blood test comes back, which could take a few weeks. He has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation. Deputy Chief Tim Snell said that Platz has worked for the police department for about seven years. He wasn’t sure if any disciplinary action would come as a result of the arrest. And he wasn’t sure if speed was a factor in the crash.
This is just another example of a cop getting busted for driving after drinking. It happens every day. If convicted, he’ll probably pay his fines, and essentially get them back in his paycheck. DUI along with all traffic infractions are a huge source of revenue for our governments. Makes you wonder if since alcohol is a government issued drug and ignition interlock devices aren’t mandatory on all vehicles by law, the government is too dependent on the revenues they get from such arrests to try to stop them before they happen.
Platz provided a blood sample on the night of the arrest. No charges will be filed until the blood test comes back, which could take a few weeks. He has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation. Deputy Chief Tim Snell said that Platz has worked for the police department for about seven years. He wasn’t sure if any disciplinary action would come as a result of the arrest. And he wasn’t sure if speed was a factor in the crash.
This is just another example of a cop getting busted for driving after drinking. It happens every day. If convicted, he’ll probably pay his fines, and essentially get them back in his paycheck. DUI along with all traffic infractions are a huge source of revenue for our governments. Makes you wonder if since alcohol is a government issued drug and ignition interlock devices aren’t mandatory on all vehicles by law, the government is too dependent on the revenues they get from such arrests to try to stop them before they happen.
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