A Growing Concern in Argentina: Police Officers Moonlight as Rideshare Drivers with Guns In a surprising twist, a growing number of cases have come to light in Argentina involving police officers working as rideshare drivers while carrying government-issued guns. As the country grapples with economic recession, some officers are turning to the gig economy to supplement their modest salaries. Diego, a federal police officer, is one such example, juggling his day job with rideshare driving to make ends meet. This development raises questions about the potential risks and consequences of having armed law enforcement officers working in a high-stress, unpredictable environment like a rideshare service.
Growing number of cases involve police working as rideshare drivers while carrying government-issued gunsWhen the gap between his salary and his family’s basic expenses began widening dramatically, Diego – like many other Argentinians – started working as a rideshare driver on top of his day job. He usually does a few hours at the end of his 12-hour shift; and more on his days off.It would be just another story from recession-ridden Argentina, but for the fact that Diego is a federal police officer. Continue reading...
