A Tampa police officer is speaking out after a close call with an alleged drunk driver. “She almost killed me,” the officer said. The heart-stopping moment was caught on dashcam video. This near-miss highlights the dangers cops face daily from reckless drivers.
On March 27, a woman drove the wrong way down a Tampa road. Police say she swerved head-on toward a patrol car. The officer jerked his wheel to avoid collision. The suspect’s car mounted a curb and kept going. The video shows how close Florida’s bravest come to death during routine shifts.
Authorities arrested the driver minutes later. Tests showed she was under the influence. She now faces DUI charges. Tampa police say this isn’t isolated – drunks regularly threaten law-abiding citizens. Just last week, a drunk driver killed an unborn baby in a crash. Repeat offenders keep endangering lives while weak laws fail to stop them.
Conservative commentators argue this proves America’s DUI laws are too soft. “Criminals laugh at slap-on-the-wrist penalties,” said one local talk radio host. They demand mandatory jail time for first offenses and vehicle confiscations. Families deserve roads safe from addicts who choose to drive wasted.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports 31 DUI arrests last weekend alone. Sheriff Chad Chronister praised his team’s work but warned: “We can’t arrest our way out of this crisis.” He blames woke policies that prioritize offender rehabilitation over public safety.
This incident follows the death of Officer Jesse Madsen. He died blocking a wrong-way drunk driver in 2021. His widow still serves in law enforcement. These heroes sacrifice everything while activists push to defund police.
Common-sense conservatives say enough is enough. They’re calling for checkpoints, tougher sentencing, and community support for cops. “Back the blue, don’t attack them,” urged a Tampa city council member. Officers risk their lives daily – drivers who endanger them must face harsh consequences.
This near-tragedy reminds us that firm leadership saves lives. Strong borders, strong families, and strong policing protect innocent Americans. It’s time to get drunks off our streets before more families mourn avoidable losses.
