Through an Officer’s Eyes: The Devastating Reality of Drink-Driving Collisions
For many police officers, Christmas is not only a season of celebration but also a period marked by the harsh realities of drink-driving collisions. Long before they reach a scene, officers recognise the unmistakable signs: the silence after an impact, the smell of burnt rubber, and the expressions of bystanders who know something terrible has happened. The immediate response requires calm precision — assessing injuries, securing the area, and comforting those in shock — yet beneath the professionalism lies a profound emotional toll.
One of the most painful duties is delivering the news to a family, a moment officers never forget. The grief they witness lingers long after the shift ends, becoming an unseen burden they carry into their own homes and festive seasons.
Officers plead with the public not from authority, but from experience. Their message is clear: if you plan to drive, do not drink. No journey is worth the heartbreak they may one day have to deliver.
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