The thinner blue line: Mexico City introduces new low-cal menu for overweight police

Mexico City cuts cops’ calories

MEXICO CITY — Mexico City’s police department has introduced a new lower-calorie menu in cafeterias serving its 70,000-member force after finding out that almost three-quarters of officers are overweight.

Hungry cops will now get 2,495 calories per day, 500 fewer than in previous servings, along with a healthy portion of vegetables.

The three-meal-a-day menu announced Sunday comes after a study found that at least 70 percent of officers are overweight.

However, authorities face a big challenge in slimming down the force.

Mexico City cops are famous for soliciting small bribes from motorists, often with the phrase: “Give me something for a soft drink.”