Originally Posted By: stlhead
Bighog, most cops will say domestic violence situations are the most dangerous. Since domestic violence is normally centered around alcohol abuse then your logic would seem to be that all drinkers should be in prison.


Most dangerous? i would have to disagree. After 13 years in law enforcement, I've been in two very serious fights that have resulted in my injury and hospitalization of the suspect. Both happened in crack invested neighborhoods by mid level dealers.

The uncertainity of domestic situations can be dangerous. Having to determine who the "suspect" is while the "victim" screams at you can be dangerous. I wouldnt say most dangerous. I would like to look up the stats, but I'm sick of that for today. The last dozen or so officers killed in the line of duty that I can remember had nothing to do with domestic violence calls. Drunk drivers hitting them, ambushes, crack crazed assholes taking their gun in the middle of pac hwy...I could go on, but I'm just getting pissed. Maybe I need to go fishing.

I'm not sure what you are getting at with the alcohol comment. I dont think I said anything like that. Maybe I need to work on my communication skills.