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  1. Thread: C'mon HCSO

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    With modern technology why risk causing a minor...

    With modern technology why risk causing a minor incident to mushroom? You record what they are doing, identify the suspects and then arrest them when it is safe to do so and when they are away from...
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    OMG where do you guys come up with this stuff?...

    OMG where do you guys come up with this stuff? Are you that stupid? It is no wonder that those serving us on the street are not as smart as they were years ago.

    First, if a Sheriff does not fill 2...
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    Read the article in today's Times. Very...

    Read the article in today's Times. Very disappointed that with a high profile incident as this, that our Sheriff did not come to the front and be interviewed, and instead left that to a colonel.
    ...
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    You never ask for a cash price as they get a kick...

    You never ask for a cash price as they get a kick back from the finance companies and will deal with you more. When you go to sign the paperwork is when you tell them you want to pay cash.
  5. Thread: April 29th

    by Average Joe
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    On the Friday before Super Bowl she also released...

    On the Friday before Super Bowl she also released a song/video that is very anti-police.

    I know if I was not retired I would not sign up. Even if the promoter ups the hourly pay, I would still let...
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    Miami PD is boycotting her and it is now getting...

    Miami PD is boycotting her and it is now getting national attention.

    There is a closed Facebook site for LEO's only with thousands of followers and they also are watching this.
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    David would never leave the Office early and...

    David would never leave the Office early and allow the appointment to a democrat.
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    He wants to retire at age 60, has 2 years to go....

    He wants to retire at age 60, has 2 years to go.

    As for Chad being the next Sheriff, David had better hope the next governor is not a democrat or that appointment will never happen.
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    If I was a SRO I would not lay a hand on any...

    If I was a SRO I would not lay a hand on any student if a teacher, or higher, wanted them removed. I would let them know that this is their school, their classroom and their students and they should...
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    If you acted within your department's policies...

    If you acted within your department's policies and you can prove that through the agency investigations I would get copies of those investigations and ask to meet with Sheriff Gee or Chief Deputy...
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    Do not remember if it was Heinrich or Henderson...

    Do not remember if it was Heinrich or Henderson that was approached by those in the community about not turning in illegals if they were a witness or a victim of a crime. We had a serious problem in...
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    Because he and past administrations pushed this...

    Because he and past administrations pushed this in order to have those that should not be here, come forward as witnesses and victims in order to help solve crime.

    This has been going on for years.
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    Which would make sense.

    Which would make sense.
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    In the 90's two of the White House Secret Service...

    In the 90's two of the White House Secret Service detail were reassigned to Tampa as they would both be retiring in a few years. I got to know them both through cases that I worked and after a while...
  15. One thing is for sure, if you do not apply you...

    One thing is for sure, if you do not apply you will not get hired.

    If are interested I HCSO put in the app and see what happens.
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    Ammunition Bid Has Been Awarded

    Seems a thread about this subject may have been deleted, and with good reason. Someone posted that bid 3-15 was rigged and that a friend of the Office would be getting the nod.

    I only bring this...
  17. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpag...

    http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=20&newcategorydimensionid=20887

    Or you can google FNS and search the results
  18. Thread: Schedule

    by Average Joe
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    They work 12 hours

    They work 12 hours
  19. Thread: Schedule

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    They work what is called the EOWEO-for "every...

    They work what is called the EOWEO-for "every other weekend off." Employees follow a 14-day pattern of 2-days-on, 2-days-off, 3-days-on, 2-days-off, 2-days-on and 3-days-off.

    You bid once a year...
  20. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    hope you find him.......

    hope you find him.......
  21. Thread: New Guns

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    ..................no...................

    ..................no...................
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    Good luck to you. Ignore what some say here. I...

    Good luck to you. Ignore what some say here. I have very wonderful memories of HCSO.
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    Glad to see someone with common sense that is...

    Glad to see someone with common sense that is trying to help someone.

    Great post.
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    Good pay, very good equipment, an excellent...

    Good pay, very good equipment, an excellent health care plan and since the are so big many opportunities for movement.

    The beaches are close by, you have one of the top airports if you need to...
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    At the time this incident took place it was...

    At the time this incident took place it was common for us and other agencies to take citizens home. Every incident has a different set of circumstances.

    During this period several of the top brass...
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    I am till shaking my head. Why won't you answer...

    I am till shaking my head. Why won't you answer my question about gratuities? What is the difference of getting a discount or anything and this LT. How many deputies ask about a discount for an...
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    And how do we know that you know the facts? You...

    And how do we know that you know the facts? You are an unregistered guest. You could be anyone smearing this person for grins.
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    OMG, he was one of the most sarcastic employees...

    OMG, he was one of the most sarcastic employees to ever work at the Office. So do you really think he was not being sarcastic when SD offered him something? I know I do.

    That was the day this...
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    Sorry, you are the one that needs to get your...

    Sorry, you are the one that needs to get your facts straight. Clearly you do not know this person and their sarcastic sense of humor.

    As far as gratuities it is spot on with this subject. Deputy...
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    Because that is not how I learned law...

    Because that is not how I learned law enforcement. He did not commit a crime. If he had I know of not one of my co-workers that wouldn't had slapped the cuffs on him. But then when I worked the...
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    No knowledge of his time in K9.

    No knowledge of his time in K9.
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    AS you know IA did not act back then unless they...

    AS you know IA did not act back then unless they had a formal, sworn, complaint.
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    And just how did IA find out?

    And just how did IA find out?
  34. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    They are probably an "Unregistered Guest" because...

    They are probably an "Unregistered Guest" because Mod 1 can't verify them as a LEO. This is why registration is a good thing.
  35. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    The biggest problem is that because we have...

    The biggest problem is that because we have gotten so big they can not afford to hire those who are only known by current employees.

    In years past if you did not know someone you had a very hard...
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    You are soooooo wrong. Now why don't you go...

    You are soooooo wrong.

    Now why don't you go and crawl back under your rock snitch.
  37. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    Each agency has their good points and bad. And...

    Each agency has their good points and bad. And like someone said, TPD is not all rosy. In fact I know of several officers that quit after only a few years on to go to Pasco SO. I was shocked to hear...
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    A liar??? You don't even know me. But I guess you...

    A liar??? You don't even know me. But I guess you are one of those that like to make smoke when you do not get your way.
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    So you must be one of those that made the call...

    So you must be one of those that made the call and turned into rat. I hope you are proud of yourself rat.
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    And do you take a discount when you eat? Do you...

    And do you take a discount when you eat? Do you only go to places that offer you discount?

    Do some department stores still offer you a discount one time a year.

    Why do they do this? To thank...
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    Nope. I have a key board that is messing up and...

    Nope. I have a key board that is messing up and needs to be replaced. Also once you post something you cannot go back and edit.

    It should have read "truth came out during a polygraph. About a year...
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    Do not think we are talking about the same...

    Do not think we are talking about the same person. The guy I am talking about left the Office in 86. He was in Civil at the time and reported that he had been shot while on 275.
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    No, those are the facts and I was very close to...

    No, those are the facts and I was very close to that investigation when he shot himself, when he got the letter and when he was turned down at Manatee. He filed against the office and showed the...
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    This is very true. But we had no choice but to...

    This is very true. But we had no choice but to grow in size, and with that came the pain of no longer being a family agency and being known for taking care of our own. Why was this? Because some took...
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    dedication to the job

    dedication to the job
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    Don't blame HCSO, blame the system. Those that...

    Don't blame HCSO, blame the system.

    Those that worked that case was some of the best detectives HCSO had. And remember, there was no such thing as paid overtime then. You filled out a slip and got...
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    pretty stupid question if you ask me. Those that...

    pretty stupid question if you ask me. Those that worked this case of long since retired, so I see no point in what ever you are trying to accomplish.
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    you are an ass

    you are an ass
  49. Thread: New Guns

    by Average Joe
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    My understanding is that the contract is...

    My understanding is that the contract is finalized. Deputies will be able to purchase their Glock's fr $250 if they would like to keep he firearm.
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    In all fairness very few people have received a...

    In all fairness very few people have received a raise in the past years. And a cold hard fact is that many have seen their pay reduced. Why not be happy for hat you do have.

    You could list 5 of...
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    Read the bold. This sounds like SOT to me

    Read the bold. This sounds like SOT to me
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    One of the first posts about or SOT training...

    One of the first posts about or SOT training program that actually made sense.
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    It is posts like this that make me laugh. Once...

    It is posts like this that make me laugh. Once again filled with misinformation.
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    First FSS493 appears to be nothing more than a...

    First FSS493 appears to be nothing more than a regulatory statue for the State. Please highlight what section of FSS493 you want us to look at.

    Second if you look at 509.013 Definitions

    You...
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    You will not know until you try. Don't go by what...

    You will not know until you try. Don't go by what those say here as you may let them influence if you apply or not.
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    Hate to break this to you, but you really do need...

    Hate to break this to you, but you really do need to read the definition section of FSS 509.013 which governs FSS 509.143, which FSS 509.143 falls under.

    If you take the time to read this section...
  57. Thread: Jesus

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    This...........

    This...........
  58. With all due respect that is not true. You have...

    With all due respect that is not true. You have plenty of discretion, but you have to know when and where to use it. When it comes to DUI our discretion was taken away years ago. When this Sheriff...
  59. You must not be an employee at HCSO or you would...

    You must not be an employee at HCSO or you would know that giving someone, anyone, a break for DUI is a no no and if caught "looking the other way" you may be looking for another job.
  60. I am astounded with your response. First DUI...

    I am astounded with your response.

    First DUI is not just another "traffic charge". It is a criminal traffic charge unlike most traffic charges that are civil.

    And why would we enforce traffic...
  61. Thank you very much

    Thank you very much
  62. If someone has any info on the funeral could you...

    If someone has any info on the funeral could you please post it here.

    Thank you
  63. Hardee County and the Law Enforcement Community...

    Hardee County and the Law Enforcement Community lost a very good man.
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    This...............

    This...............
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    To unregistered guest.......your an ass.

    To unregistered guest.......your an ass.
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    Face facts, we are all a zero.

    Face facts, we are all a zero.
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    Hate to break it to you but the major you have...

    Hate to break it to you but the major you have mentioned has no desire to be Sheriff.
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    Gee's replacement has already been picked and it...

    Gee's replacement has already been picked and it is not one of he above.

    The republican national party does not have a say in local politics when it comes to Hillsborough County. Gee has the local...
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    And I remember many saying the same thing when...

    And I remember many saying the same thing when Henderson left. They were the same people praising Gee. Now look at you all.
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    Be careful of what you wish for as you could...

    Be careful of what you wish for as you could always get someone worse.
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    Instead of arguing over who is right I suggest...

    Instead of arguing over who is right I suggest you call Bob Petschow at the SAO and put this to rest once and for all.
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    Both would be great picks

    Both would be great picks
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    My money is on Alan Hill

    My money is on Alan Hill
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    No. But the deputy can give you a "Referral for...

    No. But the deputy can give you a "Referral for Prosecution" to the SAO. You will have to complete the referral and send it to the SAO.
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    In all seriousness, if you do not like the...

    In all seriousness, if you do not like the response time do the deputies a favor and complain to Sheriff Gee and the County Commission. Maybe then something will get done with the dangerous low level...
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    If the deputy refuses to take action you should...

    If the deputy refuses to take action you should request a Referral for Prosecution. On a trespass call many deputies will tell you that there is nothing they can do if a known suspect has left the...
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    As long as no one with any real qualifications...

    As long as no one with any real qualifications steps up and runs against this Sheriff, he can stay as long as he wants.
  78. ding ding ding.....................we have a...

    ding ding ding.....................we have a winner. Give that man a kewpie doll.
  79. ding din ding.....................we have a...

    ding din ding.....................we have a winner. Give that man a kewpie doll.
  80. Re: One mistake on a report now requires a memo to Major

    Stay late and rack up the OT :mrgreen:
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    Still waiting for those names.
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    Several? Name them. I know of one who sold the business when told to do so.

    How is this a "clear violation of the sop" if it is approved by the Sheriff? Any SOP violation can be "waved off" if the...
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    First off, yes I know I started that thread as I do believe that the Sheriff needs to go.

    But with that said that does not mean that I feel all of his policies are bad.

    Like I also said before...
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    I'll be honest with you. Get real. Your a cop, do you really think there is enough to charge him? If so please lay your PC out for us.

    If you can't, shut up. You will make a fine candidate to...
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    You are right about the policy forbidding deputies to do security work on the side, as they have stated it is a conflict of intetest and have denied deputies permission on several occassions in the...
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    Re: Previtera has a new gig?

    You are right about the policy forbidding deputies to do security work on the side, as they have stated it is a conflict of intetest and have denied deputies permission on several occassions in the...
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    Maybe the head job at FDLE is opening up.
  88. Re: HCSO Fires Det that was injured during fitness challenge

    If so many courts would disagree then I'm sure you'll have no problem coming up with some case law to support your opinion. You're retired. You don't have anything better to do. If not I'll just...
  89. Re: HCSO Fires Det that was injured during fitness challenge

    Ahhhhh, "Due Care". So if you are speeding and violating a traffic law do you really think you are using "Due Care" if you are running without lights and/or siren?

    I think many courts would...
  90. Re: HCSO Fires Det that was injured during fitness challenge

    And the Sheriffs Office of Florida are not anything like departments up north.

    The Sheriff was created by the Florida Constitution and thus is a Constitutional Officer.

    The Florida Supreme...
  91. Re: HCSO Fires Det that was injured during fitness challenge

    It is clear that you dislike HCSO. It is also clear that you would rather be elsewhere. So, why don't you do yourself a favor and find a place that makes you happy? Life is far to short to always be...
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    So if the Colonel says he did not know and if lets say he only received a phone call how can his word be found to be a lie if there is no proof.

    The ethics commission almost always take these...
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    That's funny because the standard for the Ethics Commission initial investigation is that of probable cause.[/quote]


    And as we all know, or most of us know, that when making a case for the...
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    But how do you know for a fact that we were told the same thing that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri was told?

    You can assume all you want, but the fact is you can not prove this beyond a reasonable doubt.
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    If you are so smart try and prove him wrong.
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    Get your head out of the sand.Got news for you, it is violated every election cycle.

    Ask any CRD what they do at election time. Watch the movements of the "bagmen" in Crime Prevention.
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    Re: Hang the Colonel First

    What are there assigned areas at the SO? That should tell you something.
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    Re: Governor's Election

    No reason to be an ass.
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    Re: Governor's Election

    Hey, if the President can play that card why can't a local sheriff play it?
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    Re: Next Sheriff

    And prior to Eddie Duncan taking the job at Plant City he was feeling out the field to run for Sheriff. Strong rumor has it that one of the first people he approached was Chief Castor who told him...
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    Re: HCSO Future?

    That is nothing new for HCSO. It has been that way for years. Even Sheriff Heinrich had this mentality. However he would add that he had a thousand applications for anyone that wanted to leave.
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    Re: Office & Country Crumbling

    If your leaders will not take action we the citizens should do what ever we can.

    The easiest is Mexico. Until they try to stop the illegal immigration and the running of drugs we the tourist...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    Which is your right. But I also have the right to my opinion. I heard what he had to say. I also watched the cell phone video.

    He reared ended the guy. It was his fault. So why did he get out and...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    This is June. In the next few months we will know if this is all true won't we.
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    How will they fill them? Don't know and was not told that. Maybe they are thinking about changing how they hire.

    All I was told was that R&S was told to gear up and ramp up, as they want the slots...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    How will they fill them? Don't know and was not told that. Maybe they are thinking about changing how they hire.

    All I was told was that R&S was told to gear up and ramp up, as they want the slots...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    Good news. Word is that the Sheriff will fill many of the open positions after the BOCC gave him the green light after the numbers show a much improved economy.

    Word has it that Recruitment &...
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    Re: "Public Image" Memo

    So I take it that the Office no longer keeps stats on you arrests, tickets, warnings FIR's etc etc etc?
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    Re: "Public Image" Memo

    In my day we called you a "slug" and your squad mates would let you know.
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    Re: Gee Sighting

    I have heard that the vacant positions were given to the Sheriff by the BOCC but the BOCC refused to budget the funds when times were ruff during the past 6-7 years.

    I have also heard that these...
  111. Thread: FTO Pay

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    Re: FTO Pay

    Well since you do not like the $175 a month or the $2,100 a year what do you think is fair compensation?
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    Re: Gee Sighting

    You missed my point.........again.

    You should never toss out assumptions and claim you have evidence unless you are willing to go to bat for that cause.

    Some here are tossing out the assumption...
  113. Thread: FTO Pay

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    Re: FTO Pay

    It is $2,100 a year more than you are making now.
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    Re: Gee Sighting

    Oh, please. I call it as I see it.

    So tell us where did all that fuel come from? Do you know?

    Are the streets short handed? Hell yes they are. Has this led to the death of one of our deputy's?...
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    Re: Gee Sighting

    To this date no one, not one single person, has shown any evidence that Sheriff Gee used taxpayers money in order to obtain his license.

    If you have this evidence please enlighten us all.
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    Re: Gee Sighting

    To answer your question, yes many others get their license while being trained at HCSO.

    As for Sheriff Gee, He never used HCSO equipment for his training. The helicopter was donated by an outside...
  117. Re: Tampa area rated most stressful place in America to live

    But can Gee really be blamed for all of the problems with the Office?

    I remember the days when squads did things together, partied together and had family dinners. This all came to a change during...
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    Thank you
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    Did they do more them just talk or did they take the time to turn in their resume?

    For the record I never claimed it was right, just that this is not the first time.

    Bottom line is that if you,...
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    OMG your kidding right?

    His son started in the comm center years ago and then went to the street. He excelled in both areas. He then made detective, and also did a great job.

    Now I do not know...
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    Don't just throw this stuff out there as many of us do not know how long it took him to make cpl.

    As far as "Street Crimes" I will just say this, many times they can not get a supervisor to take...
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    You had better reread FSS 112.3135. Jose Docobo is not in violation of this law.

    It is the sheriff that signs off on all hires, promotions and terminations. The deputy chief can only recommend.
    ...
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    Re: Cadets walked out on SOT

    You had better reread FSS 112.3135. Jose Docobo is not in violation of this law.

    It is the sheriff that signs off on all hires, promotions and terminations. The deputy chief can only recommend.
    ...
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    Re: Where's Bucky?

    I think it was the ex-girlfriend that did the posting and not the deputy.
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    Channel 10 said he wanted the "Attorney General"

    Why not ask first before jumping?
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    Ok, I just watched the video. What did he do that was so right?

    Stand your ground doesn't even apply in the case. The teacher was walking away and was surrounded by others. So why did he have to...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    hugs and kisses bro

    Guesta, if you have seen this video please share with us that have not in order to get the facts straight.

    And it was not just the Times. Several other media outlets have...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    WTF - Maybe you should look yourself in the mirror and see what a malcontent you are!! TPD has had 8 officers arrested or indicted in the last year.. !!! TPD has had more arrest than Lakeland PD...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    Nothing has changed other than some deputies have gotten lazy. The Direct File was created when an officer or their employer did not want to push an issue but to appease everyone they would refer the...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    No you missed the point. When someone gets into trouble and the Office wants to make sure they do not attempt to come back via the courts or Civil Service the case and the deputies name will be ...
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    Re: The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    No you missed the point. When someone gets into trouble and the Office wants to make sure they do not attempt to come back via the courts or Civil Service the case and the deputies name will be ...
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    The Citizens Deserve a Better Sheriff

    It is time for someone to step up and run for sheriff. It is time for someone, who has no ties to this agency, to take over and clean house.

    The below article is from the St. Pete Times. How was...
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    Re: Masters degree????

    If I was you, I would retire as soon as possible since you hate the man's guts.[/quote]


    Don't be such an ass and put words in my mouth. Never, ever, said anything like that.
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    Re: Masters degree????

    I knew we were in trouble when I walked into the Photo Lab one day and saw framed picture after framed picture of the Sheriff dressed up like a cowboy and holding various firearms in a cabin setting...
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    Re: Masters degree????

    Do you, or anyone else, know if this figure is for law enforcement or does it also include the jail?
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    Re: Masters degree????

    You don't lower standards to hire more people. If you act in a desperate manner, you hire a bunch of crap. Maybe I need to educate you about what happened with the big hiring push Miami did back in...
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    Re: Masters degree????

    When they are down 300+ positions do you really think that they would up the requirements to include a Master Degree?
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    oh well
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    Re: HCSO Deputy fleeing stop off duty

    Oh so true. You have to document every action you took to lead you to the decision you took, will always telling the truth and no hedging on the facts. If you follow those simple steps you will...
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    Re: HCSO Deputy fleeing stop off duty

    Not shocked a bit. They also used to always forward all the Use of Force reports to the Training unit as well. What they did not used to do is make you feel guilty when you have to use force on a...
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    Re: HCSO Deputy fleeing stop off duty

    I bet you would be shocked how many already know all of this information you provide as if you are high and mighty above everyone else.[/quote]
    :lol: you kill me
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    Re: HCSO Deputy fleeing stop off duty

    I bet you would be shocked that Police Standards has gotten resist reports for many many years and have tracked the officers/deputies involved.
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    Eddie Duncan has mine.
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    What channel? What's the job?[/quote]


    He is now the Executive Director of the Hillsborough Conuty Public Transportation Commission. You know, the commission the State wants to do away with each...
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    You go first than I will tell you mine. :mrgreen:

    My list may be long or it may not. You see I held a commission under Beard, Heinrich, Henderson and Gee.

    How long have/were you there?

    And...
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    Well anonymous "guest" why don't you tell me just how many people in the past that I have #1 named and #2 said something that was not truthful?

    So let me ask you, #1 did he do a piss poor job at...
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    Never claimed to be perfect. In fact I am far from it.

    And as far as calling someone out on this board, the truth hurts. Just ask David and Jose who get slammed all the time.

    The point was...
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    Kyle and one other captain were told recently that they are going as far as they are. In other words they had zero chance of making major.

    Kyle used those he knows (and who saved him several times...
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    Re: Captain Kyle ****ream

    Kyle and one other captain were told recently that they are going as far as they are. In other words they had zero chance of making major.

    Kyle used those he knows (and who saved him several times...
  150. Thread: No Back Up

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    Re: No Back Up

    If you care to bring up the BOCC minutes from when the market crashed and things went into the dumper you would find where these positions were given to Gee with the promise they would be budgeted...
  151. Thread: word

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    Re: word

    I had heard the same thing about 4-5 months ago. Asked someone who is within command staff and it was news to him.

    Could it be true, lets hope so as it would be a major step in the right...
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    Re: Promotion and Hiring

    Since the 70's many were hired that had a 4 year degree or some college credits. The one's that impressed me the most were the one's that worked 4 12 hours shifts and still found the time to go to...
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    Re: Great Job Deputy Ammons

    Yes, a very nice job by all.
  154. Thread: word

    by Average Joe
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    Re: word

    This rumor has been floating around for sometime now. I guess we will have to see if there is any truth to it.

    I do know that when Gee told staff he was going to run for another term Docobo...
  155. Thread: Employment

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    Re: Employment

    He doesn't give YOU squat.[/quote]

    He has given you the "Master' rank that so many wanted.

    He has also given you, at the urging of his colonels, the best equipment on the market.

    His only...
  156. Thread: Employment

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    Re: Employment

    Believe it or not at one time everyone wanted the small star. They were given to detectives and stopped giving them out in the 80's. Everyone wanted one as they were easier to carry and felt better...
  157. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    Which is why you are more than likely hated by most of your co-workers, your supervisors and the staff.
  158. Thread: S.O.T.

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    Re: S.O.T.

    WTF & LOL.......sure thing there Joseph. :roll:[/quote]


    Instead of slamming go talk to them. Educate yourself.[/quote]

    Who are you to talk AJ? You consistently ACT like a KNOW-IT-ALL and slam...
  159. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    WTF & LOL.......sure thing there Joseph. :roll:[/quote]


    Instead of slamming go talk to them. Educate yourself.[/quote:3vs9khtl]

    Who are you to talk AJ? You consistently ACT like a KNOW-IT-ALL...
  160. Thread: Employment

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Employment

    This happens at every place of employment when workers are fighting for a promotion. You get passed over and it's the administration's fault. You get the promotion and you have a new found love.
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    Re: Vote of NO CONFIDENCE

    Sounds like Sheriff Nocco has hit a brick wall with the County Commission and has now turned to the media to try to get raises and paid overtime.

    This is from last month.



    ...
  162. Thread: Employment

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Employment

    I am confused, just the other day it was HCSO could not get any good applicants..... Now you are saying there are so many good applicants? I guess I am missing the point. :?[/quote]


    I'm...
  163. Thread: Employment

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    Re: Employment

    You are missing the point. Why can HCSO be so restrictive? They can be so restrictive because they have so many good applicants. You almost have to be squeaky clean in order to be hired.

    One thing...
  164. Thread: Fair pay

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    Re: Fair pay

    Every deputy was instructed at sign in each day not to exceed the off duty hour requirement because it is being enforced this year. They even provided printed handouts outlining the process to get...
  165. Thread: Fair pay

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Fair pay

    Real truth is that they are checking to see if there were any violations reference the amount of off duty one is allowed to work in a given time period.

    Rule has been in place for years, but...
  166. Thread: Employment

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    Re: Employment

    That would get you disqualified by many agencies.
  167. Thread: Employment

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    Re: Employment

    This is such BS. I can't believe you even posted that statement.

    Other agencies know that law enforcement jobs are in great demand. Almost all agencies like TPD, HCSO, Pinellas, Pasco have...
  168. Thread: Fair pay

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Fair pay

    Here's a novel idea why not pick up the phone or send an email and ask when you will be seeing payment.
  169. Thread: Employment

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Employment

    This is such BS. I can't believe you even posted that statement.

    Other agencies know that law enforcement jobs are in great demand. Almost all agencies like TPD, HCSO, Pinellas, Pasco have...
  170. Thread: WTF

    by Average Joe
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    Re: WTF

    Can you give us a few examples of how he messed with you? In most cases when the Det Sgt "messes" with the street troops it is because these deputies were writing terrible ORPS. And if he "messed"...
  171. Thread: WTF

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    Re: WTF

    Can you give us a few examples of how he messed with you? In most cases when the Det Sgt "messes" with the street troops it is because these deputies were writing terrible ORPS. And if he "messed"...
  172. Thread: Sad Day

    by Average Joe
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    Re: Sad Day

    Master Deputy Mark Smalley.

    He served in the Transportation Unit in Detention.

    R.I.P.
  173. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    WTF & LOL.......sure thing there Joseph. :roll:[/quote]


    Instead of slamming go talk to them. Educate yourself.
  174. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    TTPD is not known for their tickets. Much like HCSO, they would love to see you write a ticket per shift. And unlike HCSO it can be very boring at times.
  175. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    And what did that do? Ask CPI, nothing.[/quote]

    It showed a tiny portion of the monsterous amount of unethical & corrupt behavior that the Gee Administration practices and gets away with every...
  176. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    And what did that do? Ask CPI, nothing.
  177. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    Leverage? What leverage?

    If you reach an impasse in collective bargaining you go to a third party that oversees that agency and ask for intervention.

    With a city that third party is the city...
  178. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    I ran into a TPD Office I know who just by chance is working in their personnel office. TPD is in the process of changing that policy as they were getting to many rejects from other agencies.
  179. Thread: S.O.T.

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    Re: S.O.T.

    Good agency. So is Pasco SO.
  180. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    Have you looked at Temple Terrace?
  181. Thread: S.O.T.

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    Re: S.O.T.

    Lynx, sorry to hear about your child. Children are so precious to us and until you have your own you will not understand.

    Let me just throw this out, but it may not be the reason you were...
  182. Thread: S.O.T.

    by Average Joe
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    Re: S.O.T.

    wait a minute, did you just say that most of the applicants did not get hired because they lied?[/quote]


    Want an answer to your question? Call Recruitment and Screening and ask one of the...
  183. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    Wouldn't you like to know.

    And for the guest poster. Yes things are worse than when I was there. But many that I stay in touch with still enjoy their job. I even have a family member still there...
  184. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    Wouldn't you like to know.

    And for the guest poster. Yes things are worse than when I was there. But many that I stay in touch with still enjoy their job. I even have a family member still there...
  185. Thread: PAA

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    Re: PAA

    Prior to my retirement the in-service PAA was developed by FDLE/Police Standards with a recommendation of a time I think was around 6:04, and yes the course was a joke.

    For several years FDLE...
  186. Thread: PAA

    by Average Joe
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    Re: PAA

    Well Jackass, if you would dig a little deeper you would find the PAA used during in-service training is an approved course by Police Standards. You see you posted something that has nothing to do...
  187. Thread: PAA

    by Average Joe
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    Re: PAA

    Did I every say anything about a specialty team or a promotion? Notice I left off Transportation as that is a "turn key" job. And please take note that I said "PAA and State", not the fitness...
  188. Thread: PAA

    by Average Joe
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    Re: PAA

    Remember that the PAA you take for employment is not the same PAA that the State wants you to pass every year. The yearly mandate can be done walking at a fast pace in about 4 minutes.
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    Re: FRS is a Model for other states

    Yes, and nothing has changed at the FRS management, it still runs the fund the same way. The article is 100% truthful and honest because it is based on facts. Billions of dollars thrown away in...
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    Re: FRS is a Model for other states

    Your article is from 2011 :oops:
  191. Thread: PAA

    by Average Joe
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    Re: PAA

    You have to look at the bigger picture when it comes to the GPS. Anyone can request FOIA and get this information. So as sheriff, would you rather let the troops know that you are watching, or have...
  192. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    I did not know that A.J. but I would have to say that was a smart move by the sheriff to ensure that he would run unopposed.[/quote:22f601wp]

    Yup, once he was in the fold and the election in hand...
  193. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    Exactamundo AJ. I was for the union back then and voted to keep it but the young aspiring, what's in it for me corporals convinced enough of the youngin's around the office to vote it out. I wonder...
  194. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    You are such an ass.

    A no confidence vote would have to be held at a location that allows the deputies an opportunity to vote on such an issue over a several day period do to the schedules of the...
  195. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    The FOP, please let me laugh my ass off.

    The FOP would not touch this. If you want a vote you are going to have to find a neutral site and have the ability to run a clean vote.

    I would suggest...
  196. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    God he was nothing but an :oops: to the Office.
  197. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    And this is a bad thing? Neither were qualified to be major and should not be pouting because they were told so.

    One should had been fired when he was a road deputy. Instead he made detective only...
  198. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    And before I retired Street Crimes always had to work the Fair. Whoever stopped using them was stupid.
  199. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    Want to point fingers. Why did his parents let him run with the crowd he was running with? Why did the parents allow him to go to the fair without checking it out first to make sure there were not...
  200. Thread: State Fair

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    Re: State Fair

    It must be a big deal when the parents of that teen that ran across I-4, and lost when he decided to take on a 3000lb vehicle going 70 mph, and lost, has gathered a legal team....[/quote]

    I don't...
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