Drunken driving arrests represent 28% of all arrests of NFL players since the year 2000, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported based on its database of NFL player arrests.
The paper did an analysis of the league's policies on drunken driving as its partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving kicked in this week with a presentation to players at the annual rookie symposium.
Players heard from Nina Walker, whose 22-year-old daughter, Ginger, died in a accident with a drunk driver in 2001 and left behind a 3-year-old son. Walker, who works with MADD, spoke to players as part of the league's new partnership with the group as it tries to reduce the instances of drunk driving among players, employees and fans.
Among the statistics the Union-Tribune revealed:
•One out of every 165 NFL players is arrested for DUI each year. Nationwide, one out of every 91 males aged 21 and over are arrested for DUI.
•The 28% of all NFL arrests represented by DUIs were the most of any alleged crime. The next highest charge were fighting and disorderly conduct at 22%.
NFL VP of labor policy and player development Adolpho Birch told the Union-Tribune that reducing instances of drunken driving is a priority for the league. Contact your Local Carver County DUI Attorney.
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