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    Police Chief In E-mails Scandal Quits
    Written by Elgin Jones

    Faced with a resign or be fired ultimatum, Wilton Manors Police Richard E. Perez, 58, opted to resign. Under an agreement Perez reached with the city, his resignation takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.

    The city will pay him $24,169.81 in severance, along with a $1,856.71 contribution towards his state retirement pension.

    The Wilton Manors City Commission approved the settlement at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

    Perez earned an annual salary of $115,544 as police chief. He was hired in 2006 after retiring from the Fort Lauderdale police department after 24 years, becoming the first Hispanic chief in Wilton Manors’ 63-year history.

    Perez could not be reached for comment.

    The agreement prohibits him from making unfavorable comments about the city and he is barred from suing.

    Perez began serving a 30-day suspension without pay on Sept. 20 for circulating racist emails from the police department –a story first published in a South Florida Times report.

    But his tenure as chief of the 46-member police department he has led since 2006 ended after an internal city investigation found he may have violated city vacation leave policies by failing to submit the required forms when he took vacation and other time off from work.

    City Manager Joseph Gallegos began investigating that issue in August. Exactly how far back the investigation went has not been clarified. Preliminary findings reportedly indicate the equivalent of more than $9,000 in time off might have been involved.

    Those findings prompted Gallegos to issue his ultimatum to Perez on Monday, Columbus Day.

    But, despite the findings, as part of his settlement agreement Perez was allowed to exchange roughly 144 hours of accrued vacation time and roughly 291 hours of sick time for cash. He was paid an average of $55.55 per hour for a total of $24,169.81.
    Gallegos did not return calls or respond to questions about why Perez was allowed to cash in leave time as part of his settlement agreement, even though there are suspicions he may have accrued that time improperly.

    Perez was already the target of two separate criminal investigations being conducted by the Broward State Attorney’s Office. One is over allegations he perjured himself in a 2007 civil trial. The other relates to allegations that he submitted a false affidavit to the courts in order to fix a traffic ticket issued to a former Wilton Manors city commissioner.

    If it is determined he committed a crime related to his job, it could put his state pension in jeopardy.

    “Only if a person commits a specific felony, then benefits could be denied,” Lauren Engel, deputy communications director for Florida’s Department of Management Services, said. “Typically how it works is if we get word that an offense has been committed, then we monitor it and a review process begins.”

    The South Florida Times reported on Aug. 10 that dozens of racist and otherwise offensive e-mails were circulated from the police department account of Perez and other command staff.

    Capt. Dorris Seibert, who is also being investigated over the e-mail scandal and leave time abuse, was selected to replace Perez during his suspension.

    Perez’s woes did not end there. He was placed on hiatus from a $32.50 per hour teaching job at Broward College’s Institute of Public Safety, which includes the police academy, the following day over the e-mail scandal.

    Also, Gov. Charlie Crist issued an order on Sept. 23 removing Perez from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, which Perez chaired. Perez admitted circulating the e-mails and issued a public apology. But he claimed some of them were used in diversity courses he taught at the police academy.

    Linda Wood, dean of the police academy, rejected that claim and permanently removed Perez from the teaching schedule.

    Perez, who served as vice-president of the Broward County Chiefs Association, was slated to assume the presidency in January. Executive board members voted to deny him that post at their last meeting.


    Elgin Jones may be reached at EJones@SFLTimes.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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    So what???

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Reporter
    Police Chief In E-mails Scandal Quits
    Written by Elgin Jones

    Faced with a resign or be fired ultimatum, Wilton Manors Police Richard E. Perez, 58, opted to resign. Under an agreement Perez reached with the city, his resignation takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.

    The city will pay him $24,169.81 in severance, along with a $1,856.71 contribution towards his state retirement pension.

    The Wilton Manors City Commission approved the settlement at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

    Perez earned an annual salary of $115,544 as police chief. He was hired in 2006 after retiring from the Fort Lauderdale police department after 24 years, becoming the first Hispanic chief in Wilton Manors’ 63-year history.

    Perez could not be reached for comment.

    The agreement prohibits him from making unfavorable comments about the city and he is barred from suing.

    Perez began serving a 30-day suspension without pay on Sept. 20 for circulating racist emails from the police department –a story first published in a South Florida Times report.

    But his tenure as chief of the 46-member police department he has led since 2006 ended after an internal city investigation found he may have violated city vacation leave policies by failing to submit the required forms when he took vacation and other time off from work.

    City Manager Joseph Gallegos began investigating that issue in August. Exactly how far back the investigation went has not been clarified. Preliminary findings reportedly indicate the equivalent of more than $9,000 in time off might have been involved.

    Those findings prompted Gallegos to issue his ultimatum to Perez on Monday, Columbus Day.

    But, despite the findings, as part of his settlement agreement Perez was allowed to exchange roughly 144 hours of accrued vacation time and roughly 291 hours of sick time for cash. He was paid an average of $55.55 per hour for a total of $24,169.81.
    Gallegos did not return calls or respond to questions about why Perez was allowed to cash in leave time as part of his settlement agreement, even though there are suspicions he may have accrued that time improperly.

    Perez was already the target of two separate criminal investigations being conducted by the Broward State Attorney’s Office. One is over allegations he perjured himself in a 2007 civil trial. The other relates to allegations that he submitted a false affidavit to the courts in order to fix a traffic ticket issued to a former Wilton Manors city commissioner.

    If it is determined he committed a crime related to his job, it could put his state pension in jeopardy.

    “Only if a person commits a specific felony, then benefits could be denied,” Lauren Engel, deputy communications director for Florida’s Department of Management Services, said. “Typically how it works is if we get word that an offense has been committed, then we monitor it and a review process begins.”

    The South Florida Times reported on Aug. 10 that dozens of racist and otherwise offensive e-mails were circulated from the police department account of Perez and other command staff.

    Capt. Dorris Seibert, who is also being investigated over the e-mail scandal and leave time abuse, was selected to replace Perez during his suspension.

    Perez’s woes did not end there. He was placed on hiatus from a $32.50 per hour teaching job at Broward College’s Institute of Public Safety, which includes the police academy, the following day over the e-mail scandal.

    Also, Gov. Charlie Crist issued an order on Sept. 23 removing Perez from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, which Perez chaired. Perez admitted circulating the e-mails and issued a public apology. But he claimed some of them were used in diversity courses he taught at the police academy.

    Linda Wood, dean of the police academy, rejected that claim and permanently removed Perez from the teaching schedule.

    Perez, who served as vice-president of the Broward County Chiefs Association, was slated to assume the presidency in January. Executive board members voted to deny him that post at their last meeting.


    Elgin Jones may be reached at EJones@SFLTimes.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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    So What???

    If you live in Wilton Manors you ought to care. Particularly with elections coming up. Consider voting out anyone who voted for this ridiculous settlement agreement.

    The City allows the guy to "resign" over misuse of leave, then pays him for the same leave?

    I'll say it again, why didn't the G-Man fire Perez for the e-mail debacle? Wait, "I'll give my homeboy a break". Oops, HR catches him violating leave policy (sort of like stealing money). "Man, what do I do now?" So G-Man negotiates a deal with the homeboy to resign in lieu of being fired, but gets the City to pay him for all the leave he has on the books (not a valid number, of course, that's why he's resigning). "Best I can do 'bro ... beats being fired."

    G-Man knows he can pull it off because he has several delusional Commissioners in his pocket--the ones who just renewed his contrast for two years because of his "stellar" performance.

    Citizens for Wilton Manors, if you are outraged by this sorrowful behavior by the City Manager and Commissioners it is time to vote-in new blood. This is your tax money and government. You've got a chance to make this right. At the least ask the candidates how they respond to this bizarre scenario before you decide who to vote for.

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    JOE why not just use your name. I dont care who they vote for even you just stop with all the names. You have been working the cops like crazy floating ideas about chiefs. Some of your picks would make it more carzy than it is now. If you did such a good job before than why are you not sitting up there, so be a real guy and come out and say what you have to say. JOE be a man be a leader.
    Leaders dont hide !

    Quote Originally Posted by WMCitizen
    So What???

    If you live in Wilton Manors you ought to care. Particularly with elections coming up. Consider voting out anyone who voted for this ridiculous settlement agreement.

    The City allows the guy to "resign" over misuse of leave, then pays him for the same leave?

    I'll say it again, why didn't the G-Man fire Perez for the e-mail debacle? Wait, "I'll give my homeboy a break". Oops, HR catches him violating leave policy (sort of like stealing money). "Man, what do I do now?" So G-Man negotiates a deal with the homeboy to resign in lieu of being fired, but gets the City to pay him for all the leave he has on the books (not a valid number, of course, that's why he's resigning). "Best I can do 'bro ... beats being fired."

    G-Man knows he can pull it off because he has several delusional Commissioners in his pocket--the ones who just renewed his contrast for two years because of his "stellar" performance.

    Citizens for Wilton Manors, if you are outraged by this sorrowful behavior by the City Manager and Commissioners it is time to vote-in new blood. This is your tax money and government. You've got a chance to make this right. At the least ask the candidates how they respond to this bizarre scenario before you decide who to vote for.

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    Resnick deserves to get the boot because of his and Gallegos botching of the Chief Richard E Perez racist E mail investigation along with Scott Newton and Ted Galatis. Resnick and the Commission did nothing while this event took on a life of its own. Gallegos was way over his head in dealing with a crisis like he has done his whole career. Then they let the BUFFON Perez do a nbc interview as Chief Of Police. He was SUSPENDED. He cannot take any official action while being SUSPENDED.Why did not one person take action after he again totally embarrased the CITY OF WILTON MANORS. At least Joe Angelo spoke out at a Commission Meeting about how PEREZ needs to be shown the door. Resnick is no leader and proved it again. Let him continue to play with the League of Cities while he is a private citizen. Manors deserves better leadership.

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    Your so right but JOE is not the one.

    Quote Originally Posted by WHAMER
    Resnick deserves to get the boot because of his and Gallegos botching of the Chief Richard E Perez racist E mail investigation along with Scott Newton and Ted Galatis. Resnick and the Commission did nothing while this event took on a life of its own. Gallegos was way over his head in dealing with a crisis like he has done his whole career. Then they let the BUFFON Perez do a nbc interview as Chief Of Police. He was SUSPENDED. He cannot take any official action while being SUSPENDED.Why did not one person take action after he again totally embarrased the CITY OF WILTON MANORS. At least Joe Angelo spoke out at a Commission Meeting about how PEREZ needs to be shown the door. Resnick is no leader and proved it again. Let him continue to play with the League of Cities while he is a private citizen. Manors deserves better leadership.

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    THREE WONDERFUL YEARS LATER. I HEAR HE HAS BEEN HARD AT WORK PRACTICING FOR HIS NEW CAREER....
    Hello....Welcome to Walmart :lol:


    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Reporter
    Police Chief In E-mails Scandal Quits
    Written by Elgin Jones

    Faced with a resign or be fired ultimatum, Wilton Manors Police Richard E. Perez, 58, opted to resign. Under an agreement Perez reached with the city, his resignation takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.

    The city will pay him $24,169.81 in severance, along with a $1,856.71 contribution towards his state retirement pension.

    The Wilton Manors City Commission approved the settlement at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

    Perez earned an annual salary of $115,544 as police chief. He was hired in 2006 after retiring from the Fort Lauderdale police department after 24 years, becoming the first Hispanic chief in Wilton Manors’ 63-year history.

    Perez could not be reached for comment. :mrgreen:

    The agreement prohibits him from making unfavorable comments about the city and he is barred from suing.

    Perez began serving a 30-day suspension without pay on Sept. 20 for circulating racist emails from the police department –a story first published in a South Florida Times report.

    But his tenure as chief of the 46-member police department he has led since 2006 ended after an internal city investigation found he may have violated city vacation leave policies by failing to submit the required forms when he took vacation and other time off from work. :shock:

    City Manager Joseph Gallegos began investigating that issue in August. Exactly how far back the investigation went has not been clarified. Preliminary findings reportedly indicate the equivalent of more than $9,000 in time off might have been involved.

    Those findings prompted Gallegos to issue his ultimatum to Perez on Monday, Columbus Day.

    But, despite the findings, as part of his settlement agreement Perez was allowed to exchange roughly 144 hours of accrued vacation time and roughly 291 hours of sick time for cash. He was paid an average of $55.55 per hour for a total of $24,169.81.
    Gallegos did not return calls or respond to questions about why Perez was allowed to cash in leave time as part of his settlement agreement, even though there are suspicions he may have accrued that time improperly. :evil:

    Perez was already the target of two separate criminal investigations being conducted by the Broward State Attorney’s Office. One is over allegations he perjured himself in a 2007 civil trial. The other relates to allegations that he submitted a false affidavit to the courts in order to fix a traffic ticket issued to a former Wilton Manors city commissioner. ops:

    If it is determined he committed a crime related to his job, it could put his state pension in jeopardy.

    “Only if a person commits a specific felony, then benefits could be denied,” Lauren Engel, deputy communications director for Florida’s Department of Management Services, said. “Typically how it works is if we get word that an offense has been committed, then we monitor it and a review process begins.”

    The South Florida Times reported on Aug. 10 that dozens of racist and otherwise offensive e-mails were circulated from the police department account of Perez and other command staff. :mrgreen:

    Capt. Dorris Seibert, who is also being investigated over the e-mail scandal and leave time abuse, was selected to replace Perez during his suspension. :lol:

    Perez’s woes did not end there. He was placed on hiatus from a $32.50 per hour teaching job at Broward College’s Institute of Public Safety, which includes the police academy, the following day over the e-mail scandal. :devil:

    Also, Gov. Charlie Crist issued an order on Sept. 23 removing Perez from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, which Perez chaired. Perez admitted circulating the e-mails and issued a public apology. But he claimed some of them were used in diversity courses he taught at the police academy. :evil:

    Linda Wood, dean of the police academy, rejected that claim and permanently removed Perez from the teaching schedule.

    Perez, who served as vice-president of the Broward County Chiefs Association, was slated to assume the presidency in January. Executive board members voted to deny him that post at their last meeting.


    Elgin Jones may be reached at EJones@SFLTimes.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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    Damn, I got excited....I thought Paul quit. :devil: Too bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guest
    Damn, I got excited....I thought Paul quit. :devil: Too bad.
    If you're disappointed, then you don't work here so go away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manors
    Quote Originally Posted by Guest
    Damn, I got excited....I thought Paul quit. :devil: Too bad.
    If you're disappointed, then you don't work here so go away.
    How can you be so sure? :snicker:

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