09-17-2007, 04:51 AM
I was devastated to see another LEO killed by some A**h**e in the Miami-Dade area. My heart goes out to the LEO's family and loved ones.
As I followed the news that day I trembled when I saw one of our uniformed officers carrying his AR15 and assisting in the road block. I figured he better be looking for a new job tomorrow.
I have never been so proud of my agency as I was the next day when I read an e-mail from the director THANKING all of the officers involved for their support and commitment. HOLY COW BATMAN! Can you imagine if Uncle Tommy had still been here!!??
My personal opinion is that there is a new sheriff in town and he wants us to be a well regarded and respected law enforcement agency, not this glorified security guard reputation that seems to be how other Florida law enforcement agencies view us. The director has an obligation to support his mid and upper level management, but I think the underlying message is clear; if you can't support the new more professional, well regarded DEP law enforcement, there's the door.
My appreciation to the officers who stood the post and my admiration to the director for standing up and supporting his officers. Thank you to all. :D
As I followed the news that day I trembled when I saw one of our uniformed officers carrying his AR15 and assisting in the road block. I figured he better be looking for a new job tomorrow.
I have never been so proud of my agency as I was the next day when I read an e-mail from the director THANKING all of the officers involved for their support and commitment. HOLY COW BATMAN! Can you imagine if Uncle Tommy had still been here!!??
My personal opinion is that there is a new sheriff in town and he wants us to be a well regarded and respected law enforcement agency, not this glorified security guard reputation that seems to be how other Florida law enforcement agencies view us. The director has an obligation to support his mid and upper level management, but I think the underlying message is clear; if you can't support the new more professional, well regarded DEP law enforcement, there's the door.
My appreciation to the officers who stood the post and my admiration to the director for standing up and supporting his officers. Thank you to all. :D