Back in the good old days of law enforcement, before liberals and political correctness took over departments, most of the military would get a ride home. Now, everyone goes to jail, which I still believe is the wrong attitude.
Discretion has been removed from the line officers bag of tools.
Most states make being in a motor vehicle, in which you are in control (having the keys available), susceptible to driving under the influence laws. I have never agreed with that.
If someone recognizes that he/she has had too much to drink, and they want to sleep it off, let them.
Unfortunately, that is not how the law makers want it.
I never arrested someone for driving under the influence for having the presence of mind to want to sleep it off and not possibly kill someone.
Amen to that.
What is surprising about this is it was in his hometown. Cop might have known more and felt he needed a wakeup call. If he has a serious problem, next time might be worse. Cop might have done him a favor.