The Hoboken Journal: NJ Cops on "Roids"! Comprehensive investigative story by NJ's Star Ledger

Monday, December 13, 2010

NJ Cops on "Roids"! Comprehensive investigative story by NJ's Star Ledger

Cops on Roids? A bad idea?

The New Jersey Star Ledger did a very solid and comprehensive piece of investigative journalism this weekend on New Jersey police and firemen being caught up in the use of steroids and HGH . Ten cops and two fireman from Hoboken are on the list as being clients. This is the first part of three in their series on this issue.

Below is the link to the piece: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/12/hundreds_of_nj_police_firefigh.html

For Discussion:

Do you think that it is inappropriate for police officers to take steroids or HGH for physical performance reasons?
After all, the demand of the job often involve younger officers needing to be fast and strong enough to chase a suspect down and have the strength to subdue them might help them on the job.
On the other hand, HGH and steroids when used inappropriately could lead to long term health complications and shortened life spans.
Is anyone surprised by this story in the respect that some officers feel the pressure to be in shape like professional athletes do?
Is the inappropriate use of steroids a burden on the NJ taxpayer since many municipalities are self-insured or does the potentail for shortened life spans ease the pension payout burden?
Is "roid rage" a valid concern for citizens with cops taking steroids? Could it lead to police brutality?
Libertarian argument: If an officer wants to gain an edge on the criminals why not let them use the stuff as long as they are aware of the risks?

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Guest · 744 weeks ago

Whatever it takes to get the bad guys faster I am all for it. These officers are not breaking homerun records!!! On the flip side I feel bad for their wives and girlfriends, HGH makes your pee pee non functional.

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deleted5542758 83p · 744 weeks ago

If the 'roids were not costing me any more than any regular medication these officers and fireman took, and they are both aware of the dangers of taking HGH and steroids & willingly taking them, then I don't have a problem with it. It's not up to me to tell someone else not to put this or that substance in their body. Especially in light of the fact that almost everything we eat/drink has steroids in it (or animal growth hormone or whatever). The HPD and HFD are putting their lives on the line daily, and if they think that this gives them an edge, I can't see the problem.

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Mattaccino · 744 weeks ago

Gambling with one's health is a personal, albeit a bad, choice - one we've all made by living in New Jersey... However, committing insurance fraud to obtain a controlled substance are criminal acts. The dangers of steroid use don't end with the user as there are many documented cases of "roid rage". We should all be worried if the sociopath next door has a badge AND a gun.

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Katie_Scarlett · 744 weeks ago

If I ever get pulled over by a cop that looks like the one in the picture, I'm going to assume he's a stripper. I'm just sayin'

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Gardiner4Hoboken 90p · 744 weeks ago

I think this guy probably is a stripper and not a cop. I used a more than pumped up image to get a response.

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EasyE · 744 weeks ago

Well first of all, they're not legal without a prescription, which means they have to go to drug dealers to get it. Sounds like a conflict of interest.

I don't buy the whole "pressure" argument, there are plenty of guys who don't look like athletes on the police force wherever you go.

Steroids are seriously detrimental to your physical and mental health. Roid rage is real and why would you want a guy with a badge, gun and a club running around extra-aggressive?

How is having giant muscles a good thing? This isn't the WWF, and it's pretty obvious that you don't need to have huge biceps to be able to take down a crook. Just look at the variety of builds you see in boxing, MMA, Brazilian Jui Jitsu. The best fighters in the world are rarely someone who looks like they stepped out of Muscle Magazine.

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NewCityTimmy · 744 weeks ago

There's a six pack under those 42" waists ya know!

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InfotainMe · 744 weeks ago

Looks more like a 12 pack.

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cheeseho12 1p · 744 weeks ago

These drugs were obtained illegally, end of story. Any officers who are found to be involved should undergo either departmental discipline or face criminal charges.

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bird · 744 weeks ago

Instead of protesting Zimmer - the police of hoboken need to take a long look at themselves. I am sure the grown ups at the hoboken police department are just as embarrassed as the rest of hoboken. Chief Falco should read the riot act to his team and tell them to quit blaming others and get their act together. Thats why i am concerned he brought back those old timers from the bad days of Bruno - their continued presence may just make it harder for reform

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