Police chiefs fight steroid-abuse trend - San Diego Union Tribune

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Police chiefs fight steroid-abuse trend
[SIZE=-1]San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 39 minutes ago[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]To some police officers, the use of anabolic steroids is all about protecting themselves and the public. But top law enforcement brass around the country ...[/SIZE]

They need it to win fights with bad guys, to look menacing on the streets or to get that extra edge on the SWAT team.

To some police officers, the use of anabolic steroids is all about protecting themselves and the public.

But top law enforcement brass around the country are learning that the implications of a police force on steroids are far more frightening, Phoenix police Cmdr. Kim Humphrey said.

Aggressive outbursts, excessive use of force, poor judgment and serious health problems have been associated with steroid abuse among officers. Not to mention the fact that the drug is illegal.

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