Detective Gooden

I can't believe some of the comments made on this web board. That's right, make our department look like not only a bunch of idiots, but cowards as well. Making negative comments about our agency so the world can see them while hiding behind the name of "Guest". This is why I don't normally read these things cause they are a waste. Our department is only as good as WE make it everybody. We know where the weak links are, every agency has them. Let's not publicize it to the world. These people have families too and it is just totally disrespectful towards another officer. The "Thin Blue Line" is fraying, and badly. If you have a problem with somebody, direct it to them and get it in the open, you don't need admin to do that. Be adults and work together. As long as we support each other we don't need admin to take care of us or work against us.

ppdmember: you have it right. officers should support each other, and then they would probably get more support from admin. the "thin blue line" is almost gone. too many of the new, young officers don't know what it's supposed to mean. and too many officers want to look good for admin and the citizens instead of helping other officers. there is too much criticism from citizens about police officers. they are quick to criticize the police but wouldn't have a clue how to do the job. it's not at all like tv, and that's what most citizens know about police work...what's on tv.[/b]

I feel like I am in high school instead of a Police department. This is ridiculous and petty and all of you who think you are better than Gooden should have got off your ass and been there. So, if you weren't shut up. Oh, and if you think her aim is bad, why don't you offer to teach her better instead of doggin' her. Geez, how pathetic.

Hang in there Taranda, you did a good job. Dont worry, this too will pass.

Disclaimer:

Just like any other organization, the Pensacola Police Department has it's share of malcontents and envious underachievers who feel like they need to criticize and tear down others to make up for their own failures. They cloak themselves in anonymity on a message board because their cowardice knows no bounds. We all have our embarassing cousins that we must deal with but Fortunately these types are very rare with this agency and are not representative of the very decent and professional officers that comprise a solid brotherhood within this Police Department.

I wonder if the wife that "sends her husband out the door never knowing if he will return to her" gives him his balls back before she sends him. I hope she sprinkles a little powder in his diaper too, don't want him cranky because of diaper rash. What is she doing posting here anyway. What kind of cop goes home and gives his wife information so she can go blab it to the community? Another example of the fraying of the Thin Blue Line. Guys and Gals, stick together. There are things in law enforcement you don't discuss with your spouse and families, and it's for their protection more than anything. Family members don't need to be running their mouths in public forums.

I think you might need a refresher course in community policing buddy. We're here to help and to work with the community. It's not them against us. We are all the same.

Where does community policing have anything to do with any of the postings? Who has said anything about "us against them"? The bottom line is some things that occur are not discussed publicly, that is a part of being a professional. Go let another handcuffed individual escape and get hit by a car, that is an fine example of community policing. The fact is, whoever this lady's husband is, lied to her about what occured, maybe to make himself look better in front of her. Having a cop for a husband is not the novelty she makes it out to be. She is either a new wife or very naive. Tell your wife to quit passing judgement on trained police officers and worry about her own husbands' issues.

I am so tired of hearing about Community Policing.It is total bs, when it comes down to it, it is US against THEM.I hear it so much from some guys at PPD, it really makes your department sound like it is full of twats.I'm not bashing PPD, a lot of good people there, but I hear it from so many of you guys.One particular poster whines about "do some community policing", to him I say, find yourself a set of balls and wake up from your idealistic fantasy.There are cops, people and there are dirtbags, the people and the dirtbags are not on our side, end of story.

Community Policing is the biggest crock they ever came up with.

I am still trying to figure out how the community policing comment came into this coversation to begin with. If you want to be a cop, be a cop. If you want to make friends with thugs, join NAACP, they are all into community policing. It is funny how law enforcement is collapsing and the thugs are taking over. I watched a member of our community policing unit let a thug step all over him in the Jefferson St parking garage, the thug was a minor is possession of beer, and because of his "community policing" skills, he let the thug go. The thug laughed all the way back into Starbucks, it was embarassing. This same member (notice I call them member and not officer) is the one who is scared to go into the Village by himself. Does that narrow it down for everyone?