Sheriff: Ban New Deputies From Smoking

[Team Infidel]

Sheriff: Ban New Deputies From Smoking
DELAND, Fla. (AP) - The Volusia sheriff has a new idea on how to keep deputies fit: Ban them from smoking. Sheriff Ben Johnson proposed barring new hires from lighting up while on the job or at home. Johnson said it's important for his deputies to be in good shape for their physically demanding...

 

[03USMC]

Alot of agencies do or try to do this now. They even test for nicotine. My problem is that I wouldn't want to work for an that dictates the use of legal substances while I'm off duty. Lighting Cigar now.

 

[AFSteliga]

Interesting. I guess generally being active and eating healthy just doesn't cut it anymore. I guess I should inform some of the Sgt's I know. They smoke like chimneys and can still outrun some of RMC's top runners.

 

[pixiedustboo]

This is B.S. :cens:

I hate being around smokers but I sure as HECK think they have a right to smoke. And if they want to smoke on their break I think they should be allowed to also.

This is just a ploy at controlling people's lives.

Right now it's cigarettes getting all the attention, in 10 years is PETA going to be able to say we can't eat animals?