According to NAVSAFECOM data, the root causes of almost all off-duty mishaps in the summer are from lapses of judgment, lack of situational awareness and complacency.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/442538/naval-enterprise-encouraged-self-assess-self-correct-summertime-risks

A magistrate says it is "astounding" that an off-duty police officer used his private car to "ram" a dangerous driver's vehicle, questioning the safety and wisdom of the decision.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8244230/unnecessary-and-dangerous-magistrate-astounded-after-off-duty-cop-rams-car/?src=rss

Among those showing up for barbecue meal were off-duty police officers and retired law enforcement officers.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/01/restaurant-run-by-slain-deputy-darnell-calhouns-family-reopens-in-murrieta/

An off-duty City employee was arrested in The Bronx on Monday, police said.

Source: https://www.norwoodnews.org/off-duty-nyc-department-of-homeless-services-employee-arrested-for-menacing/

Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting in early on Dec. 30, 2011, at M & M Quick Foods, 1201 N. Austin Blvd., where off-duty Officer Clifton Lewis was shot and killed.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-clifton-lewis-killing-case-problems-20230219-ajwetp45hnb6taabg2usznju5u-story.html

Crowds have gathered to rally against parliamentary violence in Co Tyrone in an act of solidarity for an off-duty policeman who was shot by masked men.

Source: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Front+Page/1zpkbh1exr/Crowds-rally-against-parliamentary-violence-after-detective-shot.htm

Following a brief foot chase, the suspect was detained, with the help of an off-duty police officer.

Source: https://www.chad.co.uk/news/crime/teen-arrested-after-suspected-drug-deal-spotted-on-mansfield-bus-station-cctv-4196773

GLENDORA, Calif. (KABC) -- An off-duty LAPD officer was killed early Saturday morning in a crash involving a stalled semitruck on the 210 Freeway in Glendora, authorities said.

Source: https://abc7.com/crash-glendora-lapd-police-officer/13132124/

Head of Professional Standards Department, Superintendent Mark Edgington, said: “The racist attitude and language the former officer used – both in relation to his police duties and while off-duty – is wholly unacceptable.

Source: https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/23743114.former-bridgwater-pc-daniel-wheller-barred-policing/?ref=rss

He kept engaging with him and even though he was off-duty, he continued to assist with the arrest process when other officers with public order kits had arrived.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23918196.scottish-police-federation-bravery-awards-shortlist-revealed/?ref=rss

However, there are no words that can fully grasp how horrific the attack on an off-duty officer was last week.

Source: https://wearetyrone.com/opinion/generation-will-reject-old-ideals/

I have some experienced with them because we hired some of these officers as off-duty security to assist our also eager-to-thump-someone bouncers.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/12/no_author/the-solution-to-everything/

“In this case, an off-duty police officer followed their instincts and reported the suspicious vehicle, leading to the arrest, firearm seizure, and very likely the prevention of further acts of violence.”

Source: https://voiceonline.com/stolen-vehicle-with-loaded-firearm-and-jerry-can-seized-in-surrey/

Just look at septuagenarian Elton John, with his eclectic mix of statement two-pieces, to see how the relaxed off-duty look works regardless of your age or style.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/fashion/mens/best-tracksuits-for-men-b1126532.html

Luckily for Frances, one of the people at the event happened to be an off-duty Clinical Assessment Team (CAT) paramedic, Vicky Gough.

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/health/borrowash-grandma-saved-partygoer-after-8419064

On Saturday a representative from the gang crime squad told media that an off-duty doctor provided first-aid to Brajkovich until paramedics arrived on the scene and that they were asking anyone with vision or footage of the incident to come forward.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/former-hells-angels-bikie-stabbed-in-the-neck-at-kings-park-music-event-20231209-p5eqa6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Pc Ben Bunsell, attached to the Central South Command Unit, denied but was convicted of one count of stalking without fear, alarm or distress between June 23 and July 28 this year while off-duty.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/12/19/met-police-officer-found-guilty-of-stalking-ex-girlfriend-after-split/

Police have identified two of four suspects involved in the stabbing of an off-duty officer in Toronto.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/10159623/suspects-identified-police-assault/

Several off-duty firefighters, paramedics, rescuers and law enforcement officers who were at the fields with their families helped care for those in need.

Source: https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/03/27/officials-7-hurt-in-brevard-when-wind-picks-up-inflatable-rides/

She was also assisted by an off-duty paramedic from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), who offered medical assistance.

Source: https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/road-worker-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-collision-on-a1-near-belford-4184255