Police set up ride-alongs for Florida football players

[MahxFahn]

During the next few weeks, expect to see University of Florida football players seated in the front, not the back, of local police cruisers.

In four years, the UF football team has racked up 21 arrests, including nine felonies, and three citations. In light of these numbers, the University Athletic Association and Gainesville Police Department partnered to provide a way for players to see what the other side of law enforcement is like.

Football players can volunteer to attend a ride-along with GPD officers between 5 p.m. and 4 a.m., the department’s busiest hours, said GPD spokesman Lt. Mike Schibuola.

“Students get arrested every weekend, but student-athletes get more attention,” he said, adding that the arrest rate is similar for both groups. According to Schibuola, about 25 students are arrested every weekend, usually for possession of alcohol by a minor or underage drinking.

More HERE...

 

[gtrgrl97]

sounds like a good idea, to make them more aware hopefully....

 

[O-town Gator]

If this could help deter our players from getting into situations that they risk being arrested for, I'm all for this program.