Viral photo shows JSO officer sleeping in car

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A viral photo seems to show a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Community Service officer asleep in a marked patrol car.

Action News Jax Crime and Safety expert Ken Jefferson — a 24-year veteran of JSO — says sleeping on the job is strictly prohibited.

“The public's eye caught him while he was asleep, and it's not a good look,” Jefferson said.

Jefferson added that it is extremely dangerous, because someone can sneak up on the patrol car and ambush the officer.

JSO said the incident is under administrative review, and at this point, no disciplinary action has been taken.

Many people are sympathetic. Denise Corchado of Jacksonville said the officer is only human.

“It’s not right. but i don't want to judge him. i can't judge him,” Corchado said. “They are for protecting us, but they're human beings.”

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