We don't get DUI 2nd chances, why should police?

Julie Hughes

Mesa police officer Christopher Beauford checks for signs of impairment in an enforcement operation in December, 2013. This tests indicated the driver was not impaired and he was allowed to leave.

I agree with Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia.

The officer's suicide is horrible and tragic. But I believe DUI involving an officer should be handled with firing on the first offense. I seriously doubt that our officers attending court cases for DUI ever think about giving Joe Citizen another chance.

Many people other than officers have PTSD, caregivers' fatigue or a number of issues that could alter the way you manage or handle your job. I am sure these folks are not given another chance when it comes to DUI.

The calling of "no confidence" is a sign of much deeper issues, officer entitlement and union-mandated special treatment.

— Julie Hughes,Phoenix

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