The Goa Police internal note flagging concerns of alcoholism and drug abuse among police personnel in the coastal state, states that officials often consume intoxicants during duty hours and indulge in gambling at police station premises. Consumption of alcohol at the work place or on duty is a serious act of misconduct. And those who are habitual drinkers should be given option of voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), as they are unfit to be in police force. Often there should be checking and surveillance on police officials to streamline police force for discipline and responsible. The DGP must issue a memorandum reiterating to its personnel to live a simple and modest lifestyle. All police personnel should be prohibited to engage in any form of gambling and drinking alcohol in public places such as casinos, bars, clubs and other similar dens whether on or off duty. Physical and mental fitness should be made mandatory for police personnel in order to keep their job. If policemen of our country continue to be lazy and inactive as they gain position, it would be highly dangerous to the safety of people. They are ones responsible for maintaining law and order.
