Humberside police and crime commissioner Matthew Grove says the police have a huge strain on their workload dealing with drunks who behave badly. Mr Grove has proposed drunk tanks, run by qualified staff who would look after those who are incapable until they sober up, to save tying up police resources putting them in custody.
He said: "This is just one idea we are looking at and it may not be the ultimate solution, but it needs further investigation. Our emergency services are not paid to be babysitters."
Humberside Police are this week Tweeting alcohol-related incidents as they happen in Hull and the East Riding as part of a campaign to highlight the realities for those required to deal with drunkenness.
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