Poll regarding upcoming 2008 election for SHERIFF

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Election day is closing fast and its time to POLL our viewers. Currently their are a very few qualified candidates for the position. I have been requested to post this POLL for viewers to enter their feedback or comments or simply place a "yes" or "no" or undecided regarding a needed change in command. Let's face it like the Campaign 2008 for the Presidential elect we are in DIRE need of change. For some with low id numbers things have been status quo for years and could stay that way till they retire. Then there is the rest of the agency who feels it is DEFINITELY time for change. From patrol to civilian things can be and should be approached with a fresh face or ideas that are consistently ignored or given no merit by the current administration. Please take a minute to indicate your voice of change to vote out Dawsy and the current administration along with ideas of interest you would like to see resulting from the upcoming election. For example; schedule change(s) for patrol like four 10 hour days/nights or collective bargaining for improved representation of "RIGHTS" and grievienaces, shift bids, Overtime & Compensatory that doesn't currently exist.

The biggest and most important issue at hand is lack of qualified candidates to replace Dawsy. I understand Hank Hemrick is very qualified and brings a valued and fresh approach with years of experience to the table. He is willing to address each and every valued concern that is ovelooked by the current administration. He agrees we shouldn't walk or talk with fear of intimidation that currently exists. He is open to new ideas and values many of the current approaches to Community Policing, Affairs, Resources but feels they can be improved.

Ideally the many residents in Citrus that are viewers as well should post a response and remain informed on these issues by diligently following this forum.

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As a resident I have watched and seen many changes around the county. I've become very concious about what is occuring there at CCSO based on issues I have read in this forum. I have several friends working in patrol who have been learing in discussing topics citizens are not typically priveledged too regarding small politics. Based on this poll I have consulted with my friends with Fire Rescue and the Sheriff's Office and it appears it is time for change.

I will NOT be re-electing Dawsy

See if you can bring in Gee from Hillsborough. He's gonna retire up here anyway I here and with all the crap he's been taking he may be ready. He sticks up for his people and his troops just voted out PBA 3-1 in favor of Sheriff. Look at the new pay plan it'll be about the top anywhere in the state..

Just moved to Terra Vista, retired 19 years NYPD, and long time LEO Affairs member with retired friends in the area. Tell me what you guys need or who you want us to vote for so i can pass the word along.

See if you can bring in Gee from Hillsborough. He's gonna retire up here anyway I here and with all the crap he's been taking he may be ready. He sticks up for his people and his troops just voted out PBA 3-1 in favor of Sheriff. Look at the new pay plan it'll be about the top anywhere in the state..

From the inside looking out my friend we need HELP!!! Another guy whose going to back the troops isn't the answer because thats what this one has said all along. We need collective bargaining brother!!! Since 2003 legislation has ok'd it for all Sheriff's office representation but North of Orlando it hasn't seem to catch on yet???

The previous attempts to vote them in get swayed at the last minute, amazing what intimidation does in small town atmospheres....

FOP/PBA/IUPA someone HELP US out!!!

Whoever is going to challenge Dawsy is going to need alot of cash and alot of public exposure. Hank Hemerick (sp) has neither. Furthermore, when Dawsy steps down it will take alot for someone to get ahead of the "chosen" who shares many of his philosophies....Good luck to whoever that may be. I for one am happy going to work everyday and the commeraderie I have with my squad. Happiness is very much internal...

Whoever is going to challenge Dawsy is going to need alot of cash and alot of public exposure. Hank Hemerick (sp) has neither. Furthermore, when Dawsy steps down it will take alot for someone to get ahead of the "chosen" who shares many of his philosophies....Good luck to whoever that may be. I for one am happy going to work everyday and the commeraderie I have with my squad. Happiness is very much internal...

Well now, if your going to post it, you should at least be able to spell it "camaraderie" NOT commeraderie....Hope you supervisor catches it these mistakes! OOops, I forgot the girls in steno use spell check not the deputies... LOL

Huge wave of support for what? And you say public exposure and money needed, why? If you are aware someone else is running then others are as well. If you know it's TIME FOR CHANGE, then why worry? Get the word out for family and friends as well as citizens. Your future and retirement as well as the betterment of your family is at stake so taking a personal interest to improve your livilihood is a MUST.

There is more to life than just collecting a check and from what I have read here time & time again and will agree with is NOT being just a PUPPET.

By the way Dawsy's philiosphies are for your resume on Monster.com and ice cream stores NOT LEO's. Why anyone even thinks the way he does is beyond me. Dawsy has every citizen of this county FOOLED hence the SMOKING MIRRORS terminology. Why do Lientenants drive Expeditions? Is there something wrong with Crown Vics marked or unmarked?? Expeditions use more fuel, COST more to maintain.....CV's are better on fuel than an Exped., are roomy enough w/o a cage and have a legitimate use or purpose even if they are recycled to another unit later on, plus fleet maintentance has parts and tires for what already exists in the fleet opposed to farming it out or paying dealership fees/parts replacement. Detectives have them assigned to them, patrol does, SRO's/ warrants/ traffic units/judicial....WHY the EXTRA expense on taxpayers??????????

It's about as silly as the DECAL issue; The biggest waist in taxpayer expenses was the fact the 1st updated design was to similar to Hernando's design. So let's design another decal that caters to the visually challenged
And then there's the upated uniform patch to what is DAWSY unique where all the other SO's around the state have a uniformly recognizable shield and star on the sleeve where we don't. NICE expense on the taxpayer again to re-do the unifrom patches instead of just updating them.

It's time to break up the GOOD 'OL BOY MENTALITY: TIME FOR CHANGE
Don't want a leader who will support you when get jambed up by citizen complaint or use of control??? Think about that because the FACTS are DAWSY has a proven track record of NOT being there for you unless your one of his PUPPETS.

The writing has been on the wall on now its been posted, so where is your support with the guy you grab lunch now and then with or doing something for your future???

You took my post and took it into a totally different direction...I spoke of the need for alot of exposure and alot of money to run a successful campaign against Dawsy. Move back up here and run for Sheriff or shut up!

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Whatever you do, don't entertain bringing back that MORON Dean!

You took my post and took it into a totally different direction...I spoke of the need for alot of exposure and alot of money to run a successful campaign against Dawsy. Move back up here and run for Sheriff or shut up!

Funny, I guess that's what they tried to do by firing him. Seems like it didn't work?

You took my post and took it into a totally different direction...I spoke of the need for alot of exposure and alot of money to run a successful campaign against Dawsy. Move back up here and run for Sheriff or shut up!


Hank hemrick is a qualified and honorable candidate. Go to www.hemrickforsheriff.com (http://www.hemrickforsheriff.com) and look at the issues he is proposing for his platform. If he has no public exposure (in your opinion) then let's work together and get it for him..same goes for the cash. Let's not get wound up on what a candidate seemingly doesn't have, and get behind him and try to better your lives, and the lives of the taxpayers. Any suggestions posted here will be read and delivered to Hank personally...so please, fire away...

[quote="been around":4hni2cnu]You took my post and took it into a totally different direction...I spoke of the need for alot of exposure and alot of money to run a successful campaign against Dawsy. Move back up here and run for Sheriff or shut up!


Hank hemrick is a qualified and honorable candidate. Go to www.hemrickforsheriff.com (http://www.hemrickforsheriff.com) and look at the issues he is proposing for his platform. If he has no public exposure (in your opinion) then let's work together and get it for him..same goes for the cash. Let's not get wound up on what a candidate seemingly doesn't have, and get behind him and try to better your lives, and the lives of the taxpayers. Any suggestions posted here will be read and delivered to Hank personally...so please, fire away...[/quote:4hni2cnu]

Good point and well said. I'm retired and enjoy fishing & golfing here, we should do a benefit golf outting to support Mr. Hemrick, this way the campaign gets exposure and the word gets out...I believe his site has a place to sign up for volunteers and suggestions also.

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How do you know who is posting these messages on this board. How do you know that Hank isn't posing as someone else to just try to get votes. He's a politian and there is one thing that we know that is true about politians....THEY LIE!!! People always say that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.....well, there's probably a reason for that. No matter who is Sheriff, there's going to be something about that person you don't like. Let's take the president for example, you vote them in because you like their campaign...and do they ever actually change anything....NO!! So why screw up something that is already good. I've read alot of complaints on this board and I think people are getting petty. Do you know how many cops out there don't have jobs because of the economy??? Why can't you just be happy that you have a job, put in your hours, do the work you're asked to do and shut up!!! If you don't like it in this pasture...go somewhere else! No agency is perfect, if it was....everyone would work there! We make good money for our county... who cares what our cars look like or what our patches say...be happy you have a patch on your shoulder and have some appreciation for the command that hired your sorry butt. You say our command is soooo bad....well, I don't see you standing in the Sheriff's office saying it to their face. You're just as two faced as you claim they are! Either man up and say something so everyone can hear it or move on....either way...I hope you never back me up....I might never get the knife out!
I read on one of these messages that our command will push you out in front of a bus...or they believe others over the deputies... well here's a hint....If you don't treat people like crap...and you're not a dirty cop....THEY DON'T COMPLAIN!!

How do you know who is posting these messages on this board. How do you know that Hank isn't posing as someone else to just try to get votes. He's a politian and there is one thing that we know that is true about politians....THEY LIE!!! People always say that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.....well, there's probably a reason for that. No matter who is Sheriff, there's going to be something about that person you don't like. Let's take the president for example, you vote them in because you like their campaign...and do they ever actually change anything....NO!! So why screw up something that is already good. I've read alot of complaints on this board and I think people are getting petty. Do you know how many cops out there don't have jobs because of the economy??? Why can't you just be happy that you have a job, put in your hours, do the work you're asked to do and shut up!!! If you don't like it in this pasture...go somewhere else! No agency is perfect, if it was....everyone would work there! We make good money for our county... who cares what our cars look like or what our patches say...be happy you have a patch on your shoulder and have some appreciation for the command that hired your sorry butt. You say our command is soooo bad....well, I don't see you standing in the Sheriff's office saying it to their face. You're just as two faced as you claim they are! Either man up and say something so everyone can hear it or move on....either way...I hope you never back me up....I might never get the knife out!
I read on one of these messages that our command will push you out in front of a bus...or they believe others over the deputies... well here's a hint....If you don't treat people like crap...and you're not a dirty cop....THEY DON'T COMPLAIN!!

Here it is folks in black & white!! :twisted: The above posting is a supervisor/commander or part of administration. Things are VERY well in their shoes on their schedule and their immediate future for retirement. But look at how this person is lashing out towards essentially patrol officers simply speaking our minds to better our selves and future....

What does this mean??? They are intimidated by the FACT Hemrick or someone in the future could disrupt there cushy lives by what happens if DAWSY and this same mentality are pushed out of their seats after election day. Or even worse if by chance collective bargaining was allowed in; God forbid the union comes in and establishes fairness, integrity and more professionalism....or in this case Sheriff Hemrick takes office. Dawsy and his CRONIES like Mr. "Happy to go to Work" :shock: are saying here "SHUT UP" :roll: kinda like disputing disciplinary actions. Sign here or face the consequences, well guess what ass clown!! :P we are people with rights. The Officer Bill Of Rights, the very ones people like you violate and get away with under this adminstration.

Jack asses like "Happy to go to Work" make sure its never greener on the other side. Fact of the matter is I wouldn't back this guy up either especially if he was gettin his you know what handed to him.. :lol: He probably deserves it as a wake up call for talkn trash to his troops and NOT having the spine to stand up for them.

Folks I believe this site has the front office on notice that we want equality, fairness, and a Sheriff that won't JUST LISTEN; one that will DO!!!and support the TROOPS with a voice of reasoning and give us a voice of representation which we are afforded by state legislation/PERC & collective bargaining.

If Jeff and the boys don't FEAR unions or being upset about this coming election then ask yourself:
WHY are they fighting it?
WHY are they DENYING your RIGHT to representation?
WHY is there no COMPENSATORY time?
WHY do we have to FLIP/FLOP every 28 days and they DON'T???
WHY is there no STEP payplan?
WHY are we working 12 hour days when it was proven in a lawsuit to be illegal opposed to 11.5 hours like most other agencies? Because they saw an easy way out, known to us as FLEX instead of straight time or time 1/2 which is unheard of......

Your choice as an American both on paper and on the WEB to Freedom of Speech and to VOTE...

Be intimidated like a PUPPET or DO THE RIGHT THING!

When Dawsy leaves he still has his palacial palace in Pine Ridge/free golf, FREE Tampa Bay Club seating season tix and the fact he's been cashing in on 125k salary+ for last 8years.....POLITICS huh....

Jeff is the BEST POLITICIAN I know, ten times better than that MORON DEAN but all good things comes to an END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW DUDE!!!!
You couldn't be more wrong!!! I am not a command memeber!! I have worked at this agency for roughly 5 years and I still enjoy my job. I don't want bid shifts or a monday - friday work week. I enjoy the alpha bravo schedule and switching every 28 days doesn't bother me. I push a green and white, and I enjoy working at an agency, that when I see the command, they call me and my family by their first name. I say if you want all this stuff the big agencies have, go to one!! Many people have left this agency thinking it was better elsewhere and then they come grovelling back because they can't make it anywhere else....Is that your problem too? You can't get hired anywhere else, so you're gonna run your mouth and try to turn this family oriented agency into a big city agency.
This is the truth people. Whoever "Insight" is, apparently screwed up somewhere along the lines, got disciplined and didn't like it. So now, he's gonna lash out at the people who disciplined him!!
Suck it up, take it like a man....and deal with it.
Yeah, Dawsy has his palace in Pine Ridge, HE'S EARNED IT!!! He's protected this community longer that most of us have been cops!
If you want what he has, go earn it!! I could care less about some of his command, They do some screwed up sh*t, but it's because stupid deputies make stupid mistakes and allowed themselves to be treated that way.
I listen to deputies b*tch and complain about what they don't have and what they aren't getting......But look at their activity!! Most of them won't even get out of their car to check a building in the rain! It's called an opinion man...and this is mine! Have some consideration for those of us that are happy with our agency the way it is and move on and find your benefits elsewhere!!! As always, happy to go to work!!

WOW DUDE!!!!
You couldn't be more wrong!!! I am not a command memeber!! I have worked at this agency for roughly 5 years and I still enjoy my job. I don't want bid shifts or a monday - friday work week. I enjoy the alpha bravo schedule and switching every 28 days doesn't bother me. I push a green and white, and I enjoy working at an agency, that when I see the command, they call me and my family by their first name. I say if you want all this stuff the big agencies have, go to one!! Many people have left this agency thinking it was better elsewhere and then they come grovelling back because they can't make it anywhere else....Is that your problem too? You can't get hired anywhere else, so you're gonna run your mouth and try to turn this family oriented agency into a big city agency.
This is the truth people. Whoever "Insight" is, apparently screwed up somewhere along the lines, got disciplined and didn't like it. So now, he's gonna lash out at the people who disciplined him!!
Suck it up, take it like a man....and deal with it.
Yeah, Dawsy has his palace in Pine Ridge, HE'S EARNED IT!!! He's protected this community longer that most of us have been cops!
If you want what he has, go earn it!! I could care less about some of his command, They do some screwed up sh*t, but it's because stupid deputies make stupid mistakes and allowed themselves to be treated that way.
I listen to deputies b*tch and complain about what they don't have and what they aren't getting......But look at their activity!! Most of them won't even get out of their car to check a building in the rain! It's called an opinion man...and this is mine! Have some consideration for those of us that are happy with our agency the way it is and move on and find your benefits elsewhere!!! As always, happy to go to work!!

One word bro "Scab" when the vote comes around you choose to look the other way because everything is hunky dory in your WORLD according to Dawsy...right?

Insight is exactly that assclown from an LEO on the job actively 11 years with more time attending union meetings than you do making line-ups

So when everyone is facing a 12% raise across the board you reap the bene's like those who worked for it....I know your kind "DO BOY"

Thats why this is a forum there DETECTIVE because you can hide behind your badge and lash out on this site, cause you are to scared to face the staff and address matters or in this case "DO the Right THING" when matters count about your general livelyhood in this career.

I appreciate you 1%'ers and your 1 cent opinions....Gives me something to laugh at daily....When you are facing discipline and it will happen because if it don't you are nothing but a rolling secretary collecting a check, you will learn to appreciate those who fight for representation, fairness, and integrity that doesn't exist with the current regime...

Funny how those who have NO real law enforcement experience and only worked at CCSO are quick to lash out. Amazing cuz dis is all dey know and fear change in command or that there is REALLY room for improvement and equality.

Did Jeff give a new car, computer, cushy little position on the eastside too?

Hank Hemrick has stated that he intends to audit the departments expenditures, and trim the fat from those areas where the abuses are taking place. That is commendable in my opinion.

As far as I can tell, it is the deputies who are safe, and the upper ranks who should be worried about their cushy jobs, new gas guzzling vehicles & gas cards, and above-the-law mentality--(Marton & others).

Those who are abusing their positions, and you know who you are--will be the ones who go bye-bye.

The deputies are the bread and butter of the CCSO and I truly believe that the citizens love the men & women who put their lives on the line to protect us--It is they who deserve an Employee Bill of Rights. You will be heard, and your resources will not be taken away no matter what the status quo tries to say. The issues of importance during the upcoming election are the out-of-control spending with no accountability, and the "don't ask questions or have an opinion if you want to work for me attitude."

With that said...

It's election year and here is what I see:

NEW QUARTERLY PERIODICAL

Mr. Dawsy has created a quarterly periodical that outlines the "accomplishments" of the CCSO in past years. This periodical's inaugural issue coincidentally appears during an election year. The reality is that this is nothing more than election year propaganda, from a politician who is a master at manipulating what the public thinks, using taxpayer money to fund campaign literature that is disguised as a helpful and pertinent news periodical directly from the sheriff. Everything in the periodical touts the accomplishments of Jeff Dawsy, not the department as a whole. We as Americans, are fed information, and we don't look past the ink on the paper. We just fall in line with the one who makes us feel good now, while sacrificing the American way of life for ourselves and future generations.

HARASSMENT OF CITIZENS

There is an increase in the number of traffic stops that is noticeable to many people out there. I notice it, my neighbor notices it, and if you pay attention--YOU will notice it. Could this be a ploy to pull over as many citizens as possible, and give the vast majority of them warnings? This tactic will be used to gain favor with the voting public, because it makes them "feel good." Awe, I love my sheriff--he is so fair, he doesn't give me a ticket! I view it differently--I view this as harassment, pure and simple. Every day citizens are blind to the tactics that are being used, but they do feel harassed and intimidated--they don't feel secure.

THE BIG BUST!

Let me see if I have this straight...The CCSO has been working on this guy for two years--a guy who was well known to just about everyone in Crystal River as being involved in drugs for at least the past ten years--and so they set up this big operation with four individuals on the list of targets. They bring in the FEDS and have a total of 80 officers collectively, many of whom are dressed in garb that resembles para-military forces, and they only get two of the four targets on the list. The other three (count them--THREE) arrests are collateral arrests. Additionally, the Citrus County Chronicle is enlisted as an extension of the propaganda machine to plaster the news on the front page of the ONLY paper in town. I suppose if I was a power-hungry, ego-maniac, then I would recruit Mr. Mulligan to be my ***** too! Hey what better way to gain favor with the Public than to have the only local newspaper in town, print nothing but favorable information about you. And I wonder...What makes Mr. Mulligan so special in comparison to any other reporter or news organization out there????

2 1/2 HELICOPTERs ARE A FAILURE AND A HUGE WASTE OF MONEY

Roughly a month ago, a storekeeper was shot at the Citgo on Highway 44 near Connell Heights. A short time after there was the hum of the Sheriff's helicopter. They searched the area that night, and then they did the same thing the next morning. As of this posting, there has been no arrest made and so it would seem as though the helicopter proved useless outide of getting the pilot his/her flight time. Other high profile incidents that have involved the use of the helicopter are escapees from the Jail, which is run by the private firm Corrections Corporation of America. None of the escaped convicts that have been captured, have ever been located using the helicopter--they have been captured by good old fashioned police officers. I guess we should keep spending money on the useless nightly military-style patrols in order to maintain peace and security in our sleepy little county. I do not live in fear of crime--I fear the unchecked expansionof and abuse of power, under the guise that you are here to protect me. I fear the police state, which in many ways is already here. Keep federalizing the local police Mr. Dawsy! You are an American too, and YOUR kids will have to live in the society that you are playing a role in creating. Those who sacrifice liberty for security, deserve neither~Benjamin Franklin

SUMMARY

Any elected official who utilizes fear in order to expand the reach of government beyond its intended boundaries, should consider this. What are your priorities? Are you sincere in your service to the public, or are you serving your own selfish interests. Do you welcome the opportunity to be held accountable to the citizens who elected you, or do you silence those who question you through intimidation or harassment? Is the lack of transparency regarding your department's expenditures, in conflict with the the idea of open government of the people, by the people, and for the people? Remember what John F. Kennedy (A Democrat) said: "There is little value of ensuring the survival of our nation, if our traditions don't survive with it."

Think For Yourself...Vote your Conscience...Save your Country--Politics is LOCAL!

Out with the abuse of power and the status quo. Bring back the system of checks and balances that you learned about in grade school. It IS what made America great.

To those who serve, I say thank you and be safe. NEVER forget who and what you swore to protect!

Primaries are around the corner folks, get the word out its "time for change in '09" It's time to instill more fairness, integrity, and professionalism amongst the ranks and the agency across the board. I've met Hank Hemrick on several occassions now. He is caring, compassionate, attentive to OUR concerns, educated, very qualified and able to get the job done for Citrus County. Hank has resided in Citrus for years and doesn't seem to be driven by political agenda to bost his personal resume like our Sheriff. He has told me personally that Deputies are his primary concern with non-sworn and citizens to follow in that order NOT like our Sheriff now. Hank has advised he looks forward to working with us on a personal level to keep the family atmosphere alive but without the two faced approach that exists. So get the word out and tell your friends, family, neighbors and we look forward to seeing you on election day.

If we stand any chance of fair representation like many other agencies in the great state of FLA we need to vote out the OLD WAY and in with the NEW & Improved ideas that benefit the ones who get the job done!!!!

Just a reminder representation was afforded to LEO's across the state in elected positions back in 2003. Thats 5 years ago people....As many times as the issue has been brought up and shot down by shift reps, its what is known as a CLUE that he fears fairness, and itegrity being instilled which allows there DICTATOR mentality of discipline which we have all witnessed over the years. Its your CHOICE in the upcoming election, DO we KEEP the DICTATOR or GO FOR CHANGE?? :wink:

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MOST OF THE POSTED REMARKS HAVE SOME MERIT. I FOR ONE KNOW WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON AT THE CCSO BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN AROUND AWHILE. TRUTH IS IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP. THE WORKING (KEY WORD HERE) DEPUTYS NEED BETTER JOB PROTECTION AND TREATMENT. SOME OF THE OLDER SUPERVISORS ARE JUST PLAIN MEAN AND FULL OF THEMSELVES. THE SHERIFF HAS ALLOWED SOME OF THE PRESENT MEMBERS VIOLATE POLICY AND FLORIDA STATE LAW BY UNLAWFUL INVESTIGATIVE TACTICS, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, WRECKING COUNTY OWNES VEHICLES AND LEAVING THE SCENE OF SAID CRASH, AND TO ADD INSULT TO IT ALL, OF THESE MENTIONED THEY HAVE NOT ONLY RETAINED THEIR JOS, BUT CURRENTLY HAVE RANK AND OR POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY IN THE COMMAND STRUCTURE. AND AS FOR THE BUDGET, WELL TO GET PAID $90,000.00 TO WALK AROUND A COMFY INDOOR OUT OF THE HOT SUN BUILDING AND REALLY DO NOTHING BUT JUST HAVE A GRAND OLD TIME COLLECTING YOU BIG PAY TREATING THE REGULAR WORKING ROAD DEPUTY LIKE S#*T MUST MAKE YOU COMMANDER TYPES FEEL SPECIAL.
THE CCSO COULD DO MUCH BETTER WITH A LITTLE LESS TOP HEAVY STAFF AND PAY THE WORKING DEPUTY A DECENT WAGE TO DO THE (REAL) HARD WORK.

Vote for Hemrick then vote for PBA. You will be glad you did.

Vote for Hemrick then vote for PBA. You will be glad you did.

God Bless the the previous posters for telling it how it is.....Thats been the issue since I stepped foot in CCSO, fear & intimidation tactics, which have no place in LE work environments; professionalism, integrity, fairness and respect do!!! None of which Dawsy, Richie, or Burns have!!! not to mention some of the other cronies!!!!

Rock on!!! Get the word out to your friends, loved ones, and citizens within the community that as Obama says, its "Time for Change" and leadership has come.....

If you want to be treated fair and have opportunity based on ability and education not who's A$$ you kiss then VOTE HANK. NO kidding here folks it is time for a change.

PLEASE VOTE and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD, LOUD and CLEAR.

VOTEHEMRICKFORSHERIFF.COM

Why are some of you worried about what the coast guard or game and fish are or are not going to do? It is NOT the Sheriff's responsibility to do their job for them. The citizens pay them to do their own jobs and it's time we have a sheriff stand up to them and said so. We will have that in HEMRICK.


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Hemrick ran for County Comm LOST
Hemrick ran for Mosquito Officer LOST
Hemrick ran for Dog Catcher LOST

Hemrick is running for SHERIFF will LOSE

What's next....Governor.....Ha Ha Ha Ha

Hey Hank I think New Jersey is calling you...I-75 North..


See ya

P.S. I like how you have the P.B.A. hiding behind you...

I don't know about you. But I can't think of any perfect job. Do I find Fault with the current working conditons at the SO. Of course I do. Do I think it can be helped? Some can and some cannot. Sheriff Dawsy done and will do a good job until his next term runs out. Hank Hemrick I believe is looking for a paycheck. Let's count how many office's he has run for. There's the Miscoto Board. and the School Board and twice now for sheriff. Is a person who just wants to be in a political position no matter which one the one we want for sheriff? I don't think so. Also some you who bad mouth current conditions I bet you are in the 1% club you know, the ones who are afraid of work.
Whoever stated that alot of people are getting pulled over just to get a warning. The reason is the number 1 complaint is traffic. Would you rather everyone get a ticket.
The helicopter I have mixed feeling's about. We need it. Did we need the one we have now. It wouldn't of been my choice. But guess what? I'm not a pilot so I really don't know which is best. But what I do know is that it finds alot more people then it is given credit for.

I would like to see how many people go to work happy everyday. Not just cops but everyone. They love there job and never have a problem. When you find that person call them this LAIR.

I don't know about you. But I can't think of any perfect job. Do I find Fault with the current working conditons at the SO. Of course I do. Do I think it can be helped? Some can and some cannot. Sheriff Dawsy done and will do a good job until his next term runs out. Hank Hemrick I believe is looking for a paycheck. Let's count how many office's he has run for. There's the Miscoto Board. and the School Board and twice now for sheriff. Is a person who just wants to be in a political position no matter which one the one we want for sheriff? I don't think so. Also some you who bad mouth current conditions I bet you are in the 1% club you know, the ones who are afraid of work.
Whoever stated that alot of people are getting pulled over just to get a warning. The reason is the number 1 complaint is traffic. Would you rather everyone get a ticket.
The helicopter I have mixed feeling's about. We need it. Did we need the one we have now. It wouldn't of been my choice. But guess what? I'm not a pilot so I really don't know which is best. But what I do know is that it finds alot more people then it is given credit for.

I would like to see how many people go to work happy everyday. Not just cops but everyone. They love there job and never have a problem. When you find that person call them this LAIR.

Another putz who says he isn't a 1%'er but really is cuz he's not supporting the troops looking for improvement. A DOBOY who isn't humpin calls in a marked unit and can't realize that its takes change to make things happen. So in other words we have an insider or a politician on our hands who won't complain about rising fuel costs, a declining housing market, and terrible economic times someone who won't fight for your rights. Its truly sad that this putz along with the others who need to leave are aloud to respond an threw in their 2 bit comments as well...

Hank Hemrick I believe is looking for a paycheck how do you this "Happy Deputy" have you spent an ounce of time educating yourself with the Hemrick campaign? Don't answer that cause we know your reply "NO!" your remarks here prove that as well as your lack of education by your sad ability to even spell words. Do us all a favor and refrain from commenting or at least read the entire forum to understand what is the true effort here to improve the department for the betterment of all or in your case a scab who reaps the benefits of collective bargaining. If you have faults with the dept as you refered in your post then grow a pair in the effort to make change and be a team player not a sucker...

Really, AH, if I at least know the word, and am not quite sure of the spealling, do you need to comment on the lack of knowledge of the correct spelling, what a jerk you are.

[ididit2]

I just registered in LEOAFFAIRS.COM; I found it amusing that anyone would think for a minute Hank Hemrick would spend time posting accolades for him self. Since I do know Hank Hemrick and Jeff Dawsy, I would say of the two, Jeff would be somene who would take the time or have some one do it for him.

I am a retired police officer, 25 years, from a highly respected department that is 50 times larger than CCSO and a hell of a lot more professional. If you are happy to go to work, that is fine and I commend you for your dedication. However, if working in a department where you have no recourse if you are fired by the Sheriff for what ever reason, good for you. I, however, would not. Nor would a lot of other Police Officers. Please don't mis-understand me. I, like you, looked forward to going to work every day. I truely enjoyed my work. I suppose, some where in the back of my mind, I knew I had protection against arbitrary firings do to personal differences.

What most people in the State of Florida are not aware of is the following; As state in the State constitution " A Deputy works at the pleasure of the Sheriff"

In plain english, I don't like the fact that you made a disparaging remark about the color of my house so you are fired.
This happened. The Sheriff didn't stop there, he recorded the conversation between the deputy who was fired and the other party.
The fired deputy had no recourse with regard to the firing, however he did file a substantial law suit against the Sheriff and the CCSO. The outcome has never been revealed. Is this another deal Made by the Sheriff we will never know the outcome?

[quote="ididit2"]I just registered in LEOAFFAIRS.COM; I found it amusing that anyone would think for a minute Hank Hemrick would spend time posting accolades for him self. Since I do know Hank Hemrick and Jeff Dawsy, I would say of the two, Jeff would be somene who would take the time or have some one do it for him.

I am a retired police officer, 25 years, from a highly respected department that is 50 times larger than CCSO and a hell of a lot more professional. If you are happy to go to work, that is fine and I commend you for your dedication. However, if working in a department where you have no recourse if you are fired by the Sheriff for what ever reason, good for you. I, however, would not. Nor would a lot of other Police Officers. Please don't mis-understand me. I, like you, looked forward to going to work every day. I truely enjoyed my work. I suppose, some where in the back of my mind, I knew I had protection against arbitrary firings do to personal differences.

What most people in the State of Florida are not aware of is the following; As state in the State constitution " A Deputy works at the pleasure of the Sheriff"

In plain english, I don't like the fact that you made a disparaging remark about the color of my house so you are fired.
This happened. The Sheriff didn't stop there, he recorded the conversation between the deputy who was fired and the other party.
The fired deputy had no recourse with regard to the firing, however he did file a substantial law suit against the Sheriff and the CCSO. The outcome has never been revealed. Is this another deal Made by the Sheriff we will never know the outcome?

Come on now? we all know why Jeff does what he does.... If you are with the in crowd or running with Sheriff weekly you are protected. If you think for yourself or outside the box with integrity you are considered a threat. And Lord help you if you speak your mind! There have been a few boobs along the way that were fired for "just cause" However, there are more than a handful that were righteous and terminated w/o due process! No dignity or opportunity given to resign as result of personalities clashing NOT because they couldn't do the job, just because it was Jeff's way or the highway, highway wait there isn't one in Citrus my bad. Get real people and vote in some form of collective bargaining which will instill more professionalism amognst the ranks.

[ididit2]

I fully agree with the idea of protection for the Deputies in the CCSO. I, in fact, was a member of the arbitration commity with the FOP for my department. I believe the deputies should be protected by either the FOP or the PBA. The very idea that a police officer can be fired due to personality conflicts or off the cuff remarks is absurd. It is also a shame that good people have quit the CCSO because they (in there words) "had enough of Jeff's BS and lying".

Yes, I have had the pleasure of speaking with some of these people. If the people in this county would just wake up to the mentality, attitude and lack of police experience the current sheriff has, perhaps he will be replaced in November. Anyone who touts "My department, my County, my this and my that, is not of and for the people. He is for himself and a select few.

Bare in mind, the greatest fear the current sheriff has is an informed voter.

I fully agree with the idea of protection for the Deputies in the CCSO. I, in fact, was a member of the arbitration commity with the FOP for my department. I believe the deputies should be protected by either the FOP or the PBA. The very idea that a police officer can be fired due to personality conflicts or off the cuff remarks is absurd. It is also a shame that good people have quit the CCSO because they (in there words) "had enough of Jeff's BS and lying".

Yes, I have had the pleasure of speaking with some of these people. If the people in this county would just wake up to the mentality, attitude and lack of police experience the current sheriff has, perhaps he will be replaced in November. Anyone who touts "My department, my County, my this and my that, is not of and for the people. He is for himself and a select few.

Bare in mind, the greatest fear the current sheriff has is an informed voter.

The very idea that a police officer can be fired due to personality conflicts or off the cuff remarks is absurd. You have never spoke TRUER words in my book. Please VOTE and tell your friends & family what really is going on behind the phasod @CCSO

VOTEHEMRICKFORSHERIFF.COM

Election day is closing fast and its time to POLL our viewers. Currently their are a very few qualified candidates for the position. I have been requested to post this POLL for viewers to enter their feedback or comments or simply place a "yes" or "no" or undecided regarding a needed change in command. Let's face it like the Campaign 2008 for the Presidential elect we are in DIRE need of change. For some with low id numbers things have been status quo for years and could stay that way till they retire. Then there is the rest of the agency who feels it is DEFINITELY time for change. From patrol to civilian things can be and should be approached with a fresh face or ideas that are consistently ignored or given no merit by the current administration. Please take a minute to indicate your voice of change to vote out Dawsy and the current administration along with ideas of interest you would like to see resulting from the upcoming election. For example; schedule change(s) for patrol like four 10 hour days/nights or collective bargaining for improved representation of "RIGHTS" and grievienaces, shift bids, Overtime & Compensatory that doesn't currently exist.

The biggest and most important issue at hand is lack of qualified candidates to replace Dawsy. I understand Hank Hemrick is very qualified and brings a valued and fresh approach with years of experience to the table. He is willing to address each and every valued concern that is ovelooked by the current administration. He agrees we shouldn't walk or talk with fear of intimidation that currently exists. He is open to new ideas and values many of the current approaches to Community Policing, Affairs, Resources but feels they can be improved.

Ideally the many residents in Citrus that are viewers as well should post a response and remain informed on these issues by diligently following this forum.

http://www.hemrickforsheriff.com/

We appreciate your input MOD 349

Yes, its time for change!! I'm voting next month, i think we can all agree with the above.....

[ididit2]

Yes, I fully agree that it is time to ring out the the current and bring in the new. I have had the pleasure of speaking with a lot of people in my travels around the county and the feeling is the same. With a small, very small exception. It is time to protect the deputies from unreasonable working conditions, i.e. being fired for nothing and having no recourse.

Yes, I fully agree that it is time to ring out the the current and bring in the new. I have had the pleasure of speaking with a lot of people in my travels around the county and the feeling is the same. With a small, very small exception. It is time to protect the deputies from unreasonable working conditions, i.e. being fired for nothing and having no recourse.

Lets make a difference in our community, our level of services provided, our professionlism and our integrity as residents. This VOTE for CHANGE is so important to us as taxpayers, but also to you as employees. Like Bush placing the country into a major crisis of budgetary deficit; Dawsy has held all of us back from progress in the areas that count. A bicycle cant operate on two wheels w/o a healthy person on it to provide forward motion. CCSO is a bicycle with flat tires in need of repairs. Next month voters will have the chance to fix that bike and VOTE in the only person willing to make CHANGES for the better an impove or fix what has been neglected for years. Lets give Hemrick that chance to open doors Dawsy has kept closed to the public, lets porvide equality, fairness and respect amongst the ranks.

VOTEHEMRICKFORSHERIFF in 2008!!!!!

Amen

HEMRICK FOR SHERIFF!!!! :lol:

VOTE hemrickforsheriff.com

[Vampire Slayer]

In case you have not noticed, your PBA just stuck it up your A$$e$.
Like I said to you all before it's about money and politics, no human elements allowed.

VOTEHEMRICKFORSHERIFF.COM

Congratulations Hank! an Thank you for listening to our concerns at CCSO. Relentlessly issues have gone ignored time & time again by the current regime. Times are changing and it has never been more obvious than now that we the troops make this agency an we need more than just coddling of free trinkets and gift certificates.

Its time for change; time to move out the Good Ol Boys an have an empathetic voice of concern, someone who can get the job done an keep his troops in mind instead of his political adjenda. Someone who agrees ALL elected officials should have fair representation an discipline. The candidate who will bring us to the next level with better professionlism an integrity is Hank Hemrick!!!

A special Thank you to those who helped get the word out by educating yourselves on the candidate elect. I look forward to an hope to see you all at the polls in Nov 2008!!!!

2008 Primary Election Results

Hank Hemrick 9,696 (76.36%)
"Big" Mike Eyes 2,958 (23.30%)

Congrats Hank!!!

Well I believe Hank has crossed the 1st of the biggest hurdles and did it with astounding grace. Now the family must really pull together and remain diligent in being focused on the mission at hand. The biggest and most important issue at hand was finding qualified candidates to replace Dawsy. Hank Hemrick is the answer; very qualified by experience, 1st hand knowledge of county as a resident who directly invovled in many aspects of the community. He brings a valued and fresh approach with years of experience to the table. He is willing to address each and every valued concern that is ovelooked by the current administration. He agrees we shouldn't be fearful by intimidation that currently exists. He is open to new ideas and values related to current approaches with Community Policing & Affairs, while revamping the current resources available to us and the community without it being a burden on the tax payer. He agrees that there is always room for improvement while maintaining integrity and a family atmosphere from within. Get the word out for Nov. 2008 Hank for Sheriff 2008

Crunch time is here CCSO make sure you are registered to vote by now or its too late on making a difference...

Good luck Hank!

[Vampire Slayer Two]

Well to say the least I was shocked saddened and just plain livid. I found out the Florida PBA endorsed Dawsy in the citrus sheriff race. I could not believe a police union that is supposed to be in the business of protecting our law enforcement officers could do such a terrible thing. This has got to be the biggest slap in the face to every decent and hard working dues paying officer in the state of Florida by their own union. I had to try to find out why, how could this have happened? After some research I believe I have this answer. Even though Dawsy will not allow the deputies to join a union for bargaining and basic employee rights, he will allow PBA membership dues to be deducted from the deputies pay! So you can be a PBA member in name only. So it seems here that the PBA is happy with this arrangement since they are assured to get their money every month. I for one am very disappointed in the Florida PBA. :(

Well to say the least I was shocked saddened and just plain livid. I found out the Florida PBA endorsed Dawsy in the citrus sheriff race. I could not believe a police union that is supposed to be in the business of protecting our law enforcement officers could do such a terrible thing. This has got to be the biggest slap in the face to every decent and hard working dues paying officer in the state of Florida by their own union. I had to try to find out why, how could this have happened? After some research I believe I have this answer. Even though Dawsy will not allow the deputies to join a union for bargaining and basic employee rights, he will allow PBA membership dues to be deducted from the deputies pay! So you can be a PBA member in name only. So it seems here that the PBA is happy with this arrangement since they are assured to get their money every month. I for one am very disappointed in the Florida PBA. :(


The Florida PBA and it's various local branches are the most corrupt unions in the state. They won't fight for you, they'll take your dues money and when you ask them to help you with a problem they'll tell you some b.s. like "it's not covered in the contract" and back up the sheriff. They're in bed with a whole bunch of sheriff's across the state and their membership is starting to wake up to that fact. You need union protection and you won't get it from the PBA. Join the Fraternal Order of Police, a union with national strength and the power and size to get things done! Don't let Dawsy bully you and run your life anymore!

I'm a life long PBA member in good standing and have to agree with the postings above. I was appauled to see they are backing the incumbent who has no interest in his troops other than to passify them. I guess thats what the PBA is doing passifying their endorsement under the circumstances.

Bad news. I just learned that Steve Burch is backing Hank Hemrick for sheriff. Yes, it is sad, because he just caused Mr. Hemrick to lose a few hundred votes. The citizens of Crystal River lost their police department because of him and Andy Houston. The Sheiff is doing a great job for us and we need to keep it that way. God help us ALL is Burch is ever put in charge of anything at the sheriff department.

Bad news. I just learned that Steve Burch is backing Hank Hemrick for sheriff. Yes, it is sad, because he just caused Mr. Hemrick to lose a few hundred votes. The citizens of Crystal River lost their police department because of him and Andy Houston. The Sheiff is doing a great job for us and we need to keep it that way. God help us ALL is Burch is ever put in charge of anything at the sheriff department.

Regardless, of who's backing Hank, its going to be a sad day, and another 4 years in the wrong direction if Dawsy :twisted: gets re-elected. Those within are aware and are witheld by scare tactics an intimidation which will reign another term with the current dictatorship.

Lord help us if he the incumbant wins.... :devil: