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Have to agree with Guest....it's a measuring tool

I'd have to agree, let it go

Hello Jim,

Good to hear from you.

That's funny, I get the paper every day and I don't see any articles about this incident or the complaint.....hmmm.....news must have not thought it was news worthy.

There isn't enough parking spaces at the District offices to park all the cars on the west side. There isn't even enough parking at the courthouse or admin parking combined.

Theres' pockets of crap in all parts of our fine county.

Bring it on!!!, jogging will be welcome change to humping calls all night. Plus it'll be day shift....hooray

Not a good idea to post signal and 10 codes on an unsecure website. Don't be silly, you'll learn them all during FTO.

You heard wrong...

Not me, couldn't care less....just another one of the hundreds.....

Be safe

Like I said, we (the SO) will be responding. Even if a VA officer did arrest someone on "assault on a federal officer" charge and transported him to a local jail, a U.S. marshall would then have to...

I guarantee you, we will still be responding......

Negative, because they are federal L.E., they can only prosecute federal crime. If some nuts amps out in the VA.....all they will do is detain them, call the SO, then a road unit will have to...

They will issue you your sidearm once your hired.

they have absolutely no jurisdiction once they leave the VA parking lot so I don't know what difference it makes whether they are in the county or not. Just my opinion

I agree, FMP was by far the best gig going, just couldn't stay for the pay.

409,....Were you there?......Don't believe everything you read.....newspapers are biased

All I can say is it's a shame, JT is one of the best supervisors we have. Sorry this happened to him.

Didn't you guys try merging before.....GFC & FMP.....how's that working for you? That would be the best indicator of a merger...

All chaps are a__less!!! :snicker:

You guys/ girls defninately win the prize for the funniest posts on this site. Keep up the good work. Love reading your stuff. LOL

Was out of town, does anyone have a synopsis of what was asked and replied to?

I have to admit, of all the forums I've read on this site, you guess definately have the funniest posts. I couldn't stop laughing at most of this stuff. Do you really get to wear goatees and...

Are you kidding?....as soon as you take a 10-8, they'll send you the next call holding.....dispatch won't let you simply mosy on over to help with a 21

Just keep your browser on Bay News 9 for up to date poll results...

Yep......Tuition assistance is reinstated October 1st

Am I missing something? 2006? That was two years ago....almost three....how about some current stats.

Anyone slated to come to the road, west side?

Dang!!! :lol:

I agree, the FMP was the best job in the world. The only downfall was the $$$.

problem is....this is a 'right to work' state which means the union, although nice to have, doesn't have the required muscle to fight adequately. In northern states, unions have political clout as...

Good luck with that

S.I.T.C.,
Again, I ask, where are you intending on printing all this info once you "compile" it?. FYI, posting here won't do a lick of good, what periodical are you affiliated with?

S.I.T.C.,
Where are you going to print this stuff?

Towne house Pizza....SR 52 and Canton Ave. Hudson

Where is this "article" going to be printed?

Where is this "article" going to be printed?

What happened to Mulk?

Concerned Citizen,
You raise valid concerns but I recommend that you schedule a ride-along, one shift with some of the deputies which work your neighborhood. I think you might find it interesting...

Please don't associate Crist with Christ.....that's just plain wrong. The two names shouldn't even be in the same sentence.

B. Ferguson in 2008.....I'll throw in my $250. He's a good man, a solid deputy and knows this county like no one else.

I may be a "pasco rookie" by your standards...but I have 7 yrs. previous with a s. florida sheriff's office. And by YOUR standards and logic, it still doesn't explain why deputies with less time...

First of all, even though I'm a slick sleeve, I've been here for three years, not a single at fault or otherwise S04, and coupled with that many colleauges with less time than me "rookies" are...

I've met Daniel Olds , about 5 years ago when he came to my home for a domestic violence call. I would have to agree with oversight 33, he did nothing for my children or myself, in the most difficult...

Greetings to our brothers and sisters to the south,

Just want to mention how fortunate you all are to get Sgt. D. College, FTO K. Petrillo, and R. Brown joining your team. We hate to see them go...

How's about trading me for mine......LOL

Just be glad you have a car in which everything should be working...you ought see what I'm driving.....120K+ miles

I'm with you there.....United insurance sucks.....every hospital or doctor I've been to since I've been here has stopped taking United coverage because United never pays their bills......I get...

I've seen some new faces in both east and west ops...mostly first and second phasers....might be after the budget hits before you see many more....

I agree, there are alot more important items we could be spending our money on besides,yearbooks, getting our trousers rehemmed or uniform changes. I think were having a hard enough time keeping up...

Well, it's great that they are getting 16 new people but were short NOW....these folks may be starting on 7/2 but they need a three week orientation, FTO I thru IV....but then a few are going to wash...

Hard to do when we have to ask for permission from dispatch to eat, call-in reports, and get our 1017's done.....since there are calls holding.....so do our phone messages I guess....

Guest13579,
You hit the nail squarely on the head. I just hope and pray that T. Lake is taking notes on this one when the budget comes around. It appears that this woman was attempting (as was her...

Thanks, good info

Yes, I know this, but I'm trying to get an idea of neighboring agencies.....trying to be objective....

What's the morale like in your agency at present? I'm trying to compare if you folks are dealing with the same issues as us. I don't mean in CIB or specialized units.....just in Patrol, how's the...

I'm with you....

Guest, maybe YOU do,.....but WE don't

Guest,
Thanks for reminding us of the loss of a hero, and a freind....

Just FYI,
Per agency policy, you are only allowed one ride a long every 12 months....

Sgt. Pinto works westside and is a great supervisor to work for.....he takes care of his own.....

Guest (in Trinity or W.C.),

Maybe, sir, you need to do a ride along sometime and see just how "overpaid and underworked" we are. I guarantee you won't be spending alot of time in your...

Yeah,
Take a ride through the serene and tranquil Florida Naturist Park off of Colony Rd. and that should cure any illconceived notion you might entertain. As a matter of fact, sign up for a ride...

Means "watch your back"....six being six oclock on the face of a clock--directly behind you

Need peace,
You might want to consider attending some of the county commission meetings and start voicing your opinions to them. If they don't hear from the citizens that service is substandard,...

:lol: hahahahahahahahaha :lol:

I'd like to see some of these "alleged" candidates stop teasing people on sites like this and start getting the word out now about their platforms.....maybe addressing us through the FOP lodge.....

Well, if no one else is going to chime in....the policy is there isn't one...no one is permitted to take their cars outside the county....members that reside in adjoining counties have to leave the...

I agree,....anyone that thinks they are the right candidate needs to start now cause their opposition has a great headstart and the added bonus of being the present Sheriff.

New Blood,
Why don't you solicite to speak at the FOP lodge?

Can you advise if you are currently in law enforcement in Pinellas and what your background is. At least give us that.

New Blood,
Just read the posts and you can see what our concerns and needs are.......of course, what's best for your family is primary and you have to consider their needs ahead of everything. ...

Another deputy,
Why? Because I enjoy what I do and where I am? That makes me a suckup? Please.....

I'm just not into giving up when things get rough...you take it however you want...

I agree.....if you're not part of the solution, you are a part of the problem. Personally, I like what I do, where I work and the people I work for and with. There are many, many things I don't...

I apologize if I've offended you.....I guess.

I can tell you it's expensive down there....I resigned from the State and went to the SO because I couldn't afford to live in S. Fla on state wages....

Personally, I enjoy in-service........it's a nice little break from humping calls for 12 hrs.......I would a little more of a challenge on the physical end of things....maybe more obstacle courses...

Lt.,
10-4 on that....and don't forget to do enough 82's and traffic in between your calls holding so you don't get transferred...

By the way, "no name" doesn't lend itself to being affiliated with Pasco County either. I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE IF I'VE MISPELLED ANYTHING IN THIS OR ANY FUTURE POST. Don't want to offend anyone.

Take care, Jesse,....hope to work with you again, someday....it's been a pleasure....good luck and watch your six

Thanks, professor

What the Heck!! LOL

Good Citizen, you either have some insecurity issues(paranoid Sig 20), a criminal background problem etc. Idea.....buy a smaller car that you can handle as the one you have obviously "is too heavy"....

Again,.....no victim=no crime

Well, I realize the citizens don't care as long as they recieve service but it would certainly be a big help if we could find some quality people to apply and get on the road. As a matter of fact, ...

if it was an accident, why was TPD even called?...no victim=no crime....

In answer to your question though, it is the investigators job to locate police reports...if they exist. If you disclosed...

I have to agree with you Guest, we are getting killed out there with the call volume. And although CSU is helpful in handling some of the low priority calls for service, of course, that's only...

What survey???

Once they are in the system, indefinately

Thanks,
Stay safe

Tom,
You don't post here much. I'm just wondering do you just rely on members to email or call you and not involve yourself too much in the discussions. I have seen alot of discussion on various...

It doesn't look like this forum has yet circulated enough to get international exposure. It would be a great way to network with our colleagues across the pond.

Does Mike Debree still work at your agency? Just wondering

1st shift/6A-6P, 2nd shift 2P-2A, 3rd shift 6P-6A (two on, two off, sliding weekends). There is a 5A to 5P shift as well with not as many deputies on the shift to help alleviate conflict during...

Hopefully, there is relief on the horizon. Don't forget to vote this week. :!:

Well, I don't know about "screwing off", because there is simply no time....Where I work, the call volume is so high during my shift, there are nights when I can't even catch a dinner break, plus if...

and yet, we continue to complain and do nothing

Yes, but I'm sure the main reason for a L.E. deputy at the lodge is for the security of the property. Having someone with a marked patrol car on the property and having full arrest powers while...

I have to agree, all the name calling and back stabbing is getting old. Since we have the availability of this open forum, we as coworkers, should be using it for a purpose more beneficial to us. ...

Yes, he does