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04-24-2023, 11:29 PM
Thread: Greetings SPPD
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Greetings SPPD
It's been a long long long time since I've visited this site. I see they now require a login to post. Not surprising there are no more discussions - good, bad or otherwise. At least in days gone...
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05-31-2014, 04:37 AM
Thread: CHEATERS EXPOSED
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CHEATERS EXPOSED
See the report here:
http://www.tampabay.com/resources/images/specials/2014/05/PD-Promotions-Memo.pdf
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03-14-2014, 03:22 AM
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Black Experiences..let's take a second look
Black St. Petersburg officers share their experiences amid allegations of racism
(fair title this time)
Mark PuenteMark Puente, Times Staff Writer(he's still here, but not for long)?
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03-13-2014, 06:38 PM
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Let's take a closer look at the facts proving all this Racia
[color=#FF0000]Let's take a look at this slanted article a little closer and see it for what it is./color]
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03-02-2014, 06:07 PM
Thread: Why Doesn't SPPD Use the PIT Maneuver?
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Re: Why Doesn't SPPD Use the PIT Maneuver?
As stupid as the decision is to not allow the PIT, Luke and company have another motive. If the pursuits that occur end in crashes and injuries to citizens, they have a valid argument to ban all...
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11-01-2013, 04:12 AM
Thread: Not Justified?
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Re: Not Justified?
He should also take his underlings with him. Who in the entire staff has ever been in any life or death situation? NONE! Yet they're the policy judge and jury. It must make them feel so good to be...
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Re: Transfers
Fr. Sarduci you've been gone for a long time. Nice to hear from you. Perhaps a few words of wisdom from a man of the cloth could bring a ray of light to us all.
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04-04-2013, 05:04 PM
Thread: Bernie McCabe
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Re: Bernie McCabe
You may have had a negative personal experience with the State Attorney's Office or even negative work related issues with several SAOs, but just as no officer should be judged by the actions of our...
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03-14-2013, 01:34 PM
Thread: New blood in SCU
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Re: New blood in SCU
The truth about SCU:
The new Lt will continue to pick new inexperienced officers because he is intimidated by experience and wants the ability to control his newbies.
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06-20-2011, 10:11 PM
Thread: ACCOUNTABILITY: TIME FOR A CHANGE!
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ACCOUNTABILITY: TIME FOR A CHANGE!
During Chief Harmon's tenure as Chief:
The turnover rate for officers was at an all time high.
Three officers have been killed and a few others critically injured.
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06-14-2011, 12:32 AM
Thread: Reflection......
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Reflection......
THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. TO HELL WITH THE CORRUPT WHO GIVE US ALL A BLACK EYE. tHEY'LL BE FORGOTTEN IN SHORT ORDER.....HEROS WILL LIVE FOREVER!!!!!
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09-02-2009, 01:57 PM
Thread: LET THE GAMES BEGIN
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Re: LET THE GAMES BEGIN
It's time for those who fear taking a stand for what is right to come forth and fight!! We've been down the hard road for a long time. We've endured self serving managers. Criminals within our...
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04-07-2009, 11:03 PM
Thread: A WAR ZONE? HE!! YES !!
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Re: A WAR ZONE? HE!! YES !!
And you're a real man? If you're working down here with that attitude then you're part of the problem. I'd bet at the sound of gunfire you're the type that rolls up your windows and turns up the...
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04-07-2009, 04:32 PM
Thread: A WAR ZONE? HE!! YES !!
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A WAR ZONE? HE!! YES !!
Thank You Bruce Bartlett for telling it how it is. St Petersburg IS a war zone! The place is out of control! Why is it that Chief Harmon and the Staff are the only ones who can't see it.
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01-07-2009, 03:00 AM
Thread: the officer was wrong!
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Re: the officer was wrong!
Picasso my friend....its good to see your still around and doing good. I too havn't been on here in quite some time, but I remain informed. From what I hear the ship continues to sink. Thats a...
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04-25-2008, 04:13 PM
Thread: Contract Time & MERIT Raises.....
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Its been quite awhile since I've entered this...
Its been quite awhile since I've entered this arena of battle and posted my comments. For a long time I've felt that this board has turned into nothing but a forum for has beens who do nothing more...
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05-27-2007, 05:43 PM
Thread: FOP and PBA help
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That's a great plan. What you need to realize is...
That's a great plan. What you need to realize is that the UNION is its MEMBERS. YES, the REPS are the voice of the union, but what do you want?? How about some specific suggestions other then...
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11-27-2006, 05:29 AM
Thread: Not just a photo....
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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/imtg/screen...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/imtg/screenshot2-1.jpg
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11-26-2006, 05:01 PM
Thread: Not just a photo....
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Not just a photo....
The Times ran an arcticle today (Sunday) in the neighborhood times that gave a glimpse of the new dispatch system and all the good things to come. I too like the new system. As with anything in the...
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11-22-2006, 05:51 PM
Thread: Baker is Staying
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Baker is Staying
So much for the fairy tale ending for all of you optimists......Baker isn't going to Tallahassee. Now what will you do? I see that Bellair has an opening for a Lt and five officers.
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11-19-2006, 11:19 PM
Thread: Lets close our eyes
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Surprise again!!!! They don't want Childs Park...
Surprise again!!!! They don't want Childs Park mentioned unless its some thing good....like the Lemon arrest! The lemon arrest is good, but isn't a tip of the iceburg in the Childs Park drug trade....
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Granted, I have concerns about the actions of the...
Granted, I have concerns about the actions of the officer while in plainclothes...but it wouldn't matter what the circumstances were!!!! If an officer a the SPPD shoots at a car it is against the...
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10-23-2006, 07:37 PM
Thread: Progress since the riots????
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How much progress have WE made since the riots? ...
How much progress have WE made since the riots? VERY LITTLE!!
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10-06-2006, 06:08 AM
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Irvin and all the rest of them useless jump on...
Irvin and all the rest of them useless jump on the bandwagon pos can rot in hell!!!! He got almost what he deserved. The other 42 rounds in his head would have been better. If you murder an...
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09-01-2006, 11:55 PM
Thread: This is what's wrong in St. Pete
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This is what's wrong in St. Pete
A good alternative to arrests
A Times Editorial
Published September 1, 2006
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08-27-2006, 12:49 AM
Thread: BRAWLING????
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BRAWLING????
Nice call there Lt. B. Large crowd and brawls following the football game Friday night at Gibbs. Typical roving band of wayward juveniles fighting and blocking the streets. The police get there and...
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08-23-2006, 03:40 PM
Thread: St. Pete Police Shortage
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St. Pete Police Shortage
What a typical response by the department...there is no problem! Open your eyes and look around. If there is no problem why are we loosing so many officers? Why can't we hire more officers? Why...
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08-17-2006, 01:49 PM
Thread: Is St. Pete: Soft on Crime?
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Is St. Pete: Soft on Crime?
Oh Oh...the neighborhood associations, and just about every other group, are getting pretty pi$$ed off at the City.
From The Weekly Planet
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08-17-2006, 01:43 PM
Thread: Auto Burglaries
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Auto Burglaries
Nice response to the Auto Burglary/Theft problem: "Lock your doors." No kidding! And you can't discuss what steps are being taken to combat the problem because there are no steps being taken other...
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08-17-2006, 01:34 PM
Thread: Do we really need more officers?
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Do we really need more officers?
Looks like a battle of the editorials in the arena of the Times. It's about time someone said it.
Numbers show more police needed
Letter to the Editor
Published August 16, 2006
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08-05-2006, 06:59 PM
Thread: 10 Year Old Abused
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10 Year Old Abused
For the past couple of days there have been articles written about a 10 year old boy that was recruited to sell drugs, then abused by the dealer. The latest of the articles is at:
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07-13-2006, 11:29 AM
Thread: Staffing Levels Defended
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Per Capita, square miles, population, response...
Per Capita, square miles, population, response times, commuters, etc......through some warped thinking and number !@#king the Chief and Mayor have insisted that the SPPD is a well oiled properly...
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07-03-2006, 07:20 PM
Thread: City Council Meetng 7/6/07
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Both sides of the above arguments are correct. ...
Both sides of the above arguments are correct. Any officer who has ever taken a public stance has been blackballed and targeted. The powers to be are like scared rabid animals. They refuse to see...
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06-25-2006, 01:52 PM
Thread: Staffing Levels Defended
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Staffing Levels Defended
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/06/25/Perspective/Police_staffing_level.shtml
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06-23-2006, 10:15 PM
Thread: Police staffing
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In addition to his stupid comments about...
In addition to his stupid comments about comparing ouselves to ourselves, The Chief also seems pretty content with our 497 or so officers. Almost makes it sound like that is the number of officers...
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06-21-2006, 03:23 PM
Thread: Goodbye SRO's
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Wow, I got a response from you and didn't even ...
Wow, I got a response from you and didn't even bring up the CPO's. Let me be a little more narrow minded and give you my thoughts on that. Form one squad per district..a Sgt and eight officers...
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06-21-2006, 12:15 AM
Thread: Goodbye SRO's
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I have to agree Chucky and then some. I think we...
I have to agree Chucky and then some. I think we should take all the SRO's, Dare, Pal, Community Awareness, Exec to the Chief, Staff Inspections, Recruiting and every other useless support position...
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06-03-2006, 04:24 PM
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Very impressive Company Clerk. Its amazing at...
Very impressive Company Clerk. Its amazing at the variety of action that can take place at just one intersection...now multiply that throughout the city. Keep up the good work. Someday the staff...
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05-30-2006, 01:00 PM
Thread: Blowing Smoke
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Those are a lot of good points. Will any of them...
Those are a lot of good points. Will any of them be seriously addressed...NO!. What was the staff reaction to those aweful drug dealers (who by the way have been dealing drugs in the area since...
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05-26-2006, 02:21 AM
Thread: CITILIFE PHOTO SHOOT
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Who are you kidding. The Chief hasn't taken...
Who are you kidding. The Chief hasn't taken responsibility for anything since he was hired. From the $50,000 in cash that disappeared off the trunk of the cruiser several years ago to every stupid...
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05-22-2006, 08:07 PM
Thread: another innocent victim
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Well said! The fear of taking a stance and...
Well said! The fear of taking a stance and actually doing something about crime in the city far outways the pain and suffering of the families of the innocent victims. The staff will do as they...
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05-18-2006, 05:45 PM
Thread: Disparage Treatment 2
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Disparage Treatment 2
Now the true colors of the St. Pete management cesspool are really showing. Word in the halls are that an officer, sergeant and lieutenent are going to be suspended tomorrow as a result of the Taser...
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05-18-2006, 04:20 AM
Thread: Resignations
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Resignations
Sure are a lot of young officers resigning. Four this week alone. Looks like the nerves are getting a little frazzled in the staff. I wonder why their leaving? Pay, hours, take home cars,...
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05-18-2006, 04:16 AM
Thread: Where did everyone go?
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Poll: The new board is differant and takes a little to...
The new board is differant and takes a little to get used to. It will eventually take off.
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05-18-2006, 04:12 AM
Thread: Disparage Treatment
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Disparage Treatment
Has the staff completely lost their minds?
A (now former) detective has a history of progressive dicsipline. He has repeated incidents indicating domestic problems and alcohol abuse. He strikes... -
05-09-2006, 03:58 PM
Thread: OK, Now What?
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""Must not be too bad if you aren't even willing...
""Must not be too bad if you aren't even willing to be called a troublemaker for standing up for your principles. Guess all of your whining is kind of lame isn't it? As they say, "No Guts, No...
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05-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Thread: OK, Now What?
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"OK, Now What?" NOTHING, as usual! These...
"OK, Now What?"
NOTHING, as usual! These little publicity round ups are a necessary evil that very few staff members want to see. Its nothing more than to give the illusion that the city is... -
05-06-2006, 09:04 PM
Thread: VERBAL AGREEMENT?
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He won't be fired or even receive a momo of...
He won't be fired or even receive a momo of counseling as a reminder to not do stupid things. Councilmember Williams already took care of it by saying he just made a mistake and learned his lesson. ...
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05-06-2006, 08:56 PM
Thread: CITILIFE PHOTO SHOOT
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I like the race card spin that was put on the...
I like the race card spin that was put on the whole thing. That model must have suffered severe mental trauma to be handcuffed by that hispanic officer. I wonder how much air brushing it took to...
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Good points Crazy..... You can add the...
Good points Crazy.....
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From the multiple news accounts I have seen it...
From the multiple news accounts I have seen it looks like the detectives did exactly what they should have. They encountered a potentially armed and violent suspect, responded to his actions and all...
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05-02-2006, 06:35 AM
Thread: LET THE GAMES BEGIN
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The time has arrived. The old message board is...
The time has arrived. The old message board is no more. Now is the time to stand tall in the arena of battle and join us on the new board. Post your thoughts and opinions with no fear.
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04-28-2006, 08:15 PM
Thread: Taser Incident on ABC Action News
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Lets hope that the staff keeps this incident in...
Lets hope that the staff keeps this incident in perspective. Sure it was poor judgment, planning and execution. One of those incidents that should be looked at and learned from as a mistake. It...
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04-28-2006, 08:02 PM
Thread: Number distortion
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Where in the he!! did they come up with those...
Where in the he!! did they come up with those numbers and what do they represent? Definately not the attrition rate at the department. Assuming that the department disagrees with the attrition...
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04-26-2006, 05:53 PM
Thread: Recruiting Trip
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Recruiting Trip
I heard that the recruiters are going to Paris Island, SC. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Paris Island the training base for the Marine Corps. If the majority of the people on that base are...
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04-25-2006, 01:47 AM
Thread: Avatar test
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Looks like your having a little avatar trouble. ...
Looks like your having a little avatar trouble. Go to the St Pete page and read the Custom Avatar posts. There is a lot of helpful information there that should solve your problem.
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04-25-2006, 12:25 AM
Thread: St. Pete on fire again....
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Nothing has changed in St. Pete. Its still as...
Nothing has changed in St. Pete. Its still as screwed up as ever. What does happen is as time goes on the shock and awe of the unbelievable passes. Everything seems to be moved into the...
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04-24-2006, 04:01 PM
Thread: Setting the stage??
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Didn't that happen a few years ago?? Davis...
Didn't that happen a few years ago?? Davis received an award from the UHURU for something.
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04-22-2006, 09:41 PM
Thread: Setting the stage??
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Setting the stage??
Is this just a coincidence or is the stage being set for the upcoming promotions :?: :?: The recipiants of the NAACP awards have been announced (two criminals and a token white boy).
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04-22-2006, 07:56 PM
Thread: LET THE GAMES BEGIN
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Let these new boards be a rebirth in our fight against all that is wrong with the SPPD. Together we can overcome the evil that has infiltrated our halls for far too long. ... -
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Let the games begin!
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04-22-2006, 01:00 PM
Thread: Avatar test
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