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I happen to think that Katina Lewis is one of the best cops I have ever worked with. She has brought honor back to a severely tarnished badge number. I would love to have a squad full of people...

This is an excellent and inspiring poem. Thanks to the author.

To the punk that wrote:


This a LEO Site. Your opinions will probably be welcomed on the failed sanitation workers site. ...

Why do people from other agencies feel qualified to come onto our site and judge us? We have our own problems, and they are our business. Those of us who stay do so because we have way too much...

Sure they will, then they will start respecting the officers, and begin listening to our cares and concerns. Eventually they will start to hire only qualified people, then promotions will be based...

Ivan was part of a conspiracy to railroad two fine officers. Just because they were not doing things the way he, Boatner and another detective (now sgt) had done, but were taking massive amounts of...

"Do The Right Thing" is nothing more than empty words from empty heads. It comes from those who are only consistent in the way they never do the right thing. They wouldn't know the right thing if...

Thank you Staff Member. I can see now that I am just a trouble-maker and I'm doing no good at all. I wish I were like you, but that goes without saying. I am a failure. Your words have hit hard...

In 1974 Stevie Wonder released an album with the below song. It is the most appropriate theme song I could imagine from LPD to Staff One.

"You Haven't Done Nothing"

We are amazed but not...

To HCSO Guest,

We have plenty of problems at LPD. The last thing we need is an outsider trying to judge us or tell us how to handle our problems. Please find another site to play on. Judging...

Since it has been ten days since anyone has posted on this topic, can it be assumed that a lot of people are afraid of the big bad wolf? Lets keep this going. Encourage each other. If you have...

While we are still seeing hundreds of views on our posts in the last few days, we are not seeing responses. Surely this is not because of fear of the administration. I would hate to think that all...

If you are LPD then you already know. If not, there is not enough time on the clock or space on the internet to make someone understand what is wrong.

A brief synopsis is that above the rank of...

Once again PCSO is on the front page of the Ledger. It may not be for much more than seizing gambling equipment, but they are seen fighting crime. And the articles always try to make it look like...

Because of the fact that there are no outlets for officers to address issues and we have no input in the agency, there is an emtremely high level of frustration. As a result we are getting thousands...

I agree. Looks like the staff is posting messages here trying to pretend to be street cops. I have not found a single person who disagrees that Mallory needs an attitude change. I'm sure he is...

It sounds to me like you did a good job Pat. Any other action could have had serious consequences. Keep up the good work.

"Cheap Shot"? yes. "Best Sgt at LPD"?
You have got to be kidding.

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Not too much need for others to post. You are saying it all. Please don't stop.

I have also heard that staff reads these posts. If for no other reason we need to continue. In the last couple...

The Ledger said that this was reported to three LPD Officers. Surely no one of any intelligence relies on the Ledger for information. They never pass up an opportunity to take a cheap shot at LPD,...

If any of you trust Jack Gillan, or tell him anything, you are a fool. The Ledger gets by with what it does, taking cheap shots at us and writing stories that make us look inept, because Jack Gillan...

This fight is not between the street cops at LPD and PCSO. They have always come running when things go bad, and we have done the same for them. This fight is between LPD street cops and their...

To the person who started this post: You have asked all the right questions. We need more "In your face" people like you. If we get enough we may be able to take back our agency.

Wait...are you saying we have a Union? That's great! Why, with a union we can get some things done here. Serious things like manpower issues, promotional problems, media relations...etc. A union,...

Hmmm...is that the same former custodian's daughter that he spent so much time hanging over in Records?

It was my understanding that he was listed as a reserve deputy with PCSO, which is how he maintains his standards.

He causes damage with his manipulation of the sgt's list and the hiring...

Yes, Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Here's another question about him...is it true he used his city vehicle to travel back and forth to his property in Miami during some fairly recent bad weather?

How can a non-sworn civilian be...

Yes, go to the Sheriff's Office. We'll join you there shortly.

I didn't hear about that. Which officer are they showing the door? It is absolutely unfair that Staff III is unfit to even work the SDO, but he is limping around the office everyday. Is he really...

Although everyone wants to be a standup guy, and doesn't want to be accused of being afraid to post their name, its not good to encourage everyone to put their name on here. It discourages the open...

I know we have all asked ourselves the same questions:
How was Doug Thomas going to make ends meet...was he going to need another city sponsored interest free loan...has he ever made any payments on...

This above is true, and well said. But I still feel that the PSAs are some of the hardest working members of the department. They perform an invaluable service, do the grunt work, and get little or...

Oldtimer, I'm not sure the city fathers or the media reads our posts. I would love to know that they did. If anyone has contacts with the Ledger maybe they could tip them off to the site. As far...

He is just one more in the growing list of third floor "Do as I say, not as I do" residents. Very few would have as much problem following men who walked the walk instaed of just talking the talk. ...

I haven't heard anything on the latest negotiation meeting. I'm sure we'll get an email soon saying to "Stand Strong". I'm seriously tired of just standing. Let's march!!

This comes just a couple of days after Roger Mallory tells us we can't keep the homeless from standing in intersections begging for money. Why this City just keeps getting more and more respectable....

Its the next best thing to caring...or even pretending to care...

The less said about an officer's identity here the best. Anonymity is the key to keeping officers reading and posting here.

As far as admin watching what we have on our cars, don't kid...

Can anyone document where the Chief said that? If we could get proof to any media outlet it may be what is finally needed to get a change in administration.

It would be easy enough to put...

I have tried contacting the PBA in the past. The only response I ever got was "Wait to see what the City or Dept does to the Officer, then the PBA can appeal". That is about the same as "Let's wait...

It looks like we are finally getting some LPD Officers to read and reply to messages on LeoAffairs. Does anyone have a contact with the Ledger or City Commission? Maybe if we can get them to read...

You're right, PCSO will never take over Lakeland. One reason is because the City Administration likes having the dept. Giving it over to the County would deplete their power. Of course the idea of...

We are all frustrated, and should recognize that decisions made by admin tend to make us fight amongst ourselves. Most of us want the same things. I want everyone to be treated equally and fairly...

Which benefits, people have reaped, are you referring to?

No one here is bashing your agency young man. If you and Judd are sleeping together, as you imply, then man up and admit it. But we have enough problems and don't need your input. From your post...

It could be worse. You guys could be working for Lakeland.

The PSAs are the hardest working members of the agency. They drove our hand me down cars for years. If anyone deserved new cars it was them. They willingly respond to and handle the calls that the...

It would be great if the Ledger would get involved and let the people know what is going on in their agency. Unfortunately, while they never hesitate to take a cheap shot at LPD officers, the staff...

There is no therapy for what I have. But seriously, I think I should be man enough to admit when I was wrong. We have an entire third floor who can't do that.

Welcome to the site Bartow.

Thanks

Ok, you guys are right. I had no reason to attack EM, and I am sorry. I guess the frustration of the City's attitude is getting to me. Sorry EM. We do need to stick together.

Do I hear wedding bells?

Yeah, we know who you are. No one is afraid to confront you, its just that no one likes you. You, with your reputation, shouldn't be vouching for anyone. It just damages their reputation.

Sadly enough, the above post is true, and it's getting worse every day. PCSO is ten times better than LPD. I never thought I would hear that, much less say it. Go somewhere else.

Connelly or Minser or whoever is about as lost as she could be. She has no business being a supervisor. Thankfully she won't be on the street for long. I'm sure she will find a cozy admin spot...

It seems like alot of people agree that we can't eat "Stand Strong". We can't take "Stand Strong" to the bank and cash it. "Stand Strong" won't answer calls with us or back us up on the street. ...

The PBA continues to beg the City, like a small child asking for candy. When the City says they aren't ready and our reps are escorted out, I wonder if they can hear the laughing behind them. We...

Have no fear, all of our worries are over. I just heard we are part of some type of Union. PBS, or PBA or something like that. :D

I haven't heard about any argument between the two. But Shanley, or Connelly or Minser or whatever her name is this week, is being sent to work for #2's husband. No matter who #2 gets into it with,...

Well, I know he didn't receive the demotion he deserved. So it may as well have been "brushed under the rug".

You guys do have it pretty good. You work for at a professional agency and for a progressive and well respected leader. It could be so much worse, you could work for LPD. It is not a professional...

05/25/07 was another sad day for LPD due to the promotion held on that date. Not because the promoted person was female, or black, but because she is just as unqualified as the last one promoted. ...

I never heard of Tina Conley, but I just read the last ten pages of the guestbook. You can actually see the psychosis growing. This person needs some serious help. She is actually deifying a man...

PCSO should thank the voters for what they have. They are the most professional agency around now. I and other LPD members are very jealous of you guys. We will trade Roger Boatner for him...or...

In order for her to make bone headed decisions she would actually have to make one. She has developed a huge chip on her shoulder.

I too am more disgusted by the second person on the list. She...

Good grief dude. First thing you need to do is get a spell-check on your computer. Whatever you do, get someone to proof read your application before you turn it in.

Of course with your current...

What has taken so long? We need someone who has some concern for LPD. Our guys seem to be working hard, but we have no visible support from Tampa. However, we constantly read what the PBA is doing...

Well, they couldn't be any worse than the PBA.

Wait...are you saying that Lakeland has a union? Oh yeah, I see on my check stub that money is being taken from me every month. And I do vaguely recall being stalked and courted by Tampa Union...

Could you guys please take over the Law Enforcement duties in Lakeland and hire the LPD Officers like you did in Frostproof? It would be nice to work for a progressive, professional agency again.

Good luck getting anyone to listen to you, much less stand behind you. I have made this plea before without success. As you can see this topic has been viewed 21 times without anyone replying.
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Get hurt on duty at LPD and you are on your own. They do not care if you live or die, or go or stay. If you get injured off duty you can't even come to work until you are 100%. Of course we have a...

That is all entirely possible, but the counter shows that this topic has been viewed 50 times. So some are at least aware of the board. Imagine if only half of those 50 responded.

Why don't LPD Officers use this message board? Why doesn't anyone post or comment on anything here, only view other's posts.

This is a good tool where you can remain anonymous. If we can get...

I have spoken to a lot of the officers, and it is agreed that we would be more than happy to back the Union...if they would just do something, anything. We are willing to make a no-confidence vote,...

I am not aware of anyone, except for the obvious list leaders and administration, who agree with the promotional process. Part of the problem is that we do not have cops in charge. We have...

Every officer in the agency should be in a rage over the recent promotional list. Inexperienced officers who have no reason being cops in the first place, have listed as #1 and #2. This is another...

What has happened to LPD? It is a shell of its former self. Infighting and lack of administrative concern has ruined the agency.