Bodybuilders and professional athletes are not the only one using anabolic steroids. It has already infiltrated some of the police department in the country. One of the main reasons in involving themselves into the use of steroids is to cope up with the nature of their job. Maintaining great physique, strength and endurance are just some of the qualities a police officer should have. They see anabolic steroids as the main solution to this. Though this may help them to be more effective in their job but they are violating some rules and policies. Taking steroids without any medical justification are not allowed in the police service, however many are still taking the chances even if the risk include losing their jobs.

This month alone, 3 police officers were charged with illegal possession of anabolic steroids and drug paraphernalia. They are members of the Akron Police Department and all of them served the police force for more than 10 years. According to Police Capt. Daniel D. Zampelli, the involved officers were Sgt. Shawn Boal, Patrolman Paul Achberger and Patrolman Anthony Sutton.

Boal and Achberger were both assigned to the night shift patrol. Boal was charged with one count of felony for possessing drug of abuse. Reports said that the sergeant was found in possession of large quantities of anabolic steroids. Achberger on the other hand was charged with one misdemeanor for possessing anabolic steroids and drug paraphernalia specifically hypodermic needles. The third officer, Sutton was also charged for similar offense, possession of steroids and instruments for drug use.

According to the report of WKYC News, further details were withheld while the investigation is still ongoing. The Akron Police Department did not identify the type of anabolic steroids found on the 3 police officers. The department already put those officers involved on administrative leave with pay.

In Oklahoma, a former Creek Nation Lighthorse Division officer was sentenced to 24 months of probation with 4 months home detention. The police officer was indicted by a federal grand jury in August for charges related to possession with the intent of distributing anabolic steroids. Officer Jimmy Russell Hamm II purchased anabolic steroids while he was on duty and using a patrol unit according to the report. The case was handled by U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White.

Meanwhile, Hillsborough Township police officers were able to arrest 2 people for importing anabolic steroid stanozolol. Scott R. Jacquish, 32, of Brennan Way in Hillsborough and David M. Reynolds 31, of Amwell Road in Clover Hill were arrested following an undercover operation by various federal agencies. An international package addressed to defendant Scott R. Jacquish which allegedly contain quantities of the anabolic steroid Strombaject (Stanozolol) was intercepted by custom officers on June 4. A joint investigation composed of agents from customs, drug enforcement agency, Hillsborough Township Police, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and the United States Postal Inspectors lead to the arrest of Jacquish and Reynolds.

Both were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and an attempt to possess a controlled dangerous substance. While authorities are still gathering more information on the case, the defendants were released on their own recognizance.

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