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Another coverup at BPD. The chief didn't know anything about Hills porn on the computer. Edited by Mod 1 as Hill is the one who ran and told everyone after leaving the chiefs office after the meeting. Please Chief, don't cover for him anymore. Once again the Herald makes us look like the fools we are.
No it says who the Herald-Tribune really is.
OK maybe the guy did something he should not have done. But he retired two months ago after 20 years so who cares now whats on the thing.
Even the Sgt. that got fired was given an opportunity to resign but he refused.
This is nothing.
BRADENTON -- After two decades on the force, a Bradenton police lieutenant walked into the chief's office in July and abruptly quit.
The lieutenant, Richard B. Hill, said he wanted a career change and more family time.
Chief Michael Radzilowski says he accepted that explanation, and never questioned why a 44-year-old officer who shot up the ranks would suddenly walk away.
The chief said Wednesday that after the resignation he heard rumors that Hill had photographs of nude women on his city computer, an offense that has cost other employees their jobs.
Hill kept nude photos and graphic sexual movies on the work-issued laptop, according to a Herald-Tribune review this week that uncovered more than 100 illicit images and three pornographic films.
Many of the images are of paintings of nude women, some of them done by Hill. But others are photos of naked women in erotic poses, and he also had three graphic movies on the computer, including the infamous Paris Hilton sex tape.
Radzilowski says he has neither seen the photos nor does he intend to look into the matter further.
Although the rumors surfaced the day that Hill resigned, Radzilowski said he had no reason to investigate.
"Rich walked into my office, looked me in the eye and said he and his wife came to the decision together. I had no reason not to believe him."
This is the fourth recent incident in which improper images were found on a city employee's computer, and each case was handled differently.
The city's assistant public works director was fired in July over what he called "bachelor party-type" e-mails sent to him.
Weeks later, three firefighters were suspended after their e-mail accounts contained off-color jokes and nude imagery. One of the firefighters' e-mails was a video of two monkeys that contained racial overtones.
And last November, police Sgt. Tim Harvey was quickly fired when administrators uncovered questionable videos on his portable disk.
The handling of Hill's case followed a markedly different path than that of Harvey's.
Harvey was the target of internal affairs complaints related to his support of former Mayor Bill Evers, and he later won a retaliation lawsuit against the city.
Shortly after the suit was settled, supervisors fired Harvey after they determined that he put 21 adult-themed videos on the computer. Some women were topless in the videos, which Harvey said were mostly European TV commercials.
At the time, Radzilowski spoke openly about the Harvey case, calling the videos demeaning to women. He noted that the department had to take "stringent" action.
Harvey is trying to get his job back with the police department. He said his attorneys are aware of rumors about pornography on Hill's computer and could use that information in arguing if Hill received preferential treatment.
Radzilowski says he decided not to investigate the rumor because there really wasn't anything to investigate. "He is already gone," he said. "What's left for us to do?"
On Wednesday, more than two months after he quit, Hill said the nude photos of women, pulled from Web sites, were reference material that he planned to use for future paintings.
Hill, who joined the force in 1986 and was a well-regarded supervisor by the mid-1990s, has been painting for much of his life. He took classes at Ringling College of Art and Design and sells his work in local galleries.
In 2004, a critic for the Herald-Tribune described Hill as a "strong colorist" who uses "expressionistic devices such as compressed space and sharp, angular rhythms."
Hill, who made $73,000 as a lieutenant, says he left the police force because he wanted to pursue a career in the hand-painted sign business, which his father does in Lee County. He also says that no one at the department approached him about the pictures, and that he was not forced out.
"There's always a critic and always someone who wants to be critical," said Hill, who lives with his wife and children in Sarasota.
No it says who the Herald-Tribune really is.
OK maybe the guy did something he should not have done. But he retired two months ago after 20 years so who cares now whats on the thing.
Even the Sgt. that got fired was given an opportunity to resign but he refused.
This is nothing. You response says it all "OK maybe the guy did something he should not have done". 100 times? What does the Paris Hilton video have to do with art or police work. Don't forget, this was his City of Bradenton computer. Why was he accessing web sites from city owned property? What kind of web sites would you be on to get such pictures. This was an administrator that was supposed to set an example. How can any of the internals he investigated still be valid when he himself was not even close to following guidelines? Was this done on his time or during City hours. If done on city hours why should he receive a pension as it would be clear he was not working? As for the chiefs comments, be real. Who in their right mind would not ask why. He knew about it and that will be proven also. Karma is great!!
Who in good faith can say after 20 years of working in a place that they do not have anything they should not have on their computer.
Maybe that item sent to you a few years ago. Maybe something you down loaded years ago. The issue is after twenty years and quitting or retiring do you really want the Herald-Tribune to go through your computer after being gone for two months. Who cares??
Who can throw stones after 20 years.
This is nothing more than the Herald-Tribune reporting on someone that no cares about any more.
It was only the Chief and Hill in the meeting--who cares if he said he was going to retire after 20 years.--who cares!!!
You don't accidently download Paris Hiltons sex video or over 100 images. You know as well as I do that is was no mistake to have that on his computer and he always thought he was above everyone else. Wouldn't you be smart enough that if you received an e mail with something inappropriate on it to take it to IT and have it cleaned off of there and write some kind of paperwork to cover your as$. Sounds like one of the chiefs yes boys writing for him. This department is so disgraced by people like him.
Anyone who believes what they read in the Herald-Tribune is a fool.
They are not a credible paper anymore. Its always negative against an LEO or the City. They have an agenda and is not for the Community.
I agree after 20 years who really knows what on your own computer.
What is the point to the story--Gee if the herald-tribune was a government agency we could see what is on their computer after 20 years which they should not have.
What hypocrates is the Herald-Tribune.
And I agree--he left two months ago--who cares about this--ONLY THE HERALD-TRIBUNE AND THEIR OWN AGENDA CARES
Maybe if he didn't screw so many people over, they still wouldn't be after him 2 months later.
Someone in his position just don't walk in one day and retire with 20 years of service and not be able to collect retirement for at least another year. Wake up people, there is a reason he is being covered. Who knows what it is, but people need to quit lying for him, it's going to end up biting someone in the @$$.
I don't think the chief has a choice if wrongdoing is discovered after an employee leaves. The way I read the police standards rules, an internal investigation is required, even if the employee (LEO) has resigned, retired, etc.
FACT: Porn was on his computer
Try an spread that any way you can, but the fact will remain the same. As an Lt, he should have known better, especially with what happened with the others. He was supposed to be the ultimate leader. He was supposed to be our last promotion to Captain.
Yes he's been gone a couple of months now, but just because he was there for 20 some years, doesn't mean he is less accountable does it. What kind of standard would that be? And just how long did he have that computer, 20 years? What was on his computer must be recent, so don't use that excuse. I can't remember what I did on my computer 2 years ago either, but I will guarantee it had nothing to do with downloading or storing porn.
As far as bashing him after he is gone, how many times did you hear him repeatedly bash other officers he got fired long after they were gone.
This was brought up months ago on this site and was deleted by a moderator as not being fact but you see it is not slander as everyone knew it was true and the truth always comes to light weather it be covered up and deleated the truth always returns. You know maybe RAZ investigated after he saw the thread on this site.
Next the truth about the mayor and moulter will come out
It will come out that Chief Razz knew before Hill resigned........He thinks it wont matter after he leaves, but it will for the POLICE DEPARTMENT...Bring Harvey back now, and make it right!!!!
It is time for the troops to rally and get FDLE in here to investigate Raz. Its obvious that he knew of this Porn as did EVERYONE else here!! I believe it is definately a form of misconduct that the leader overlooked something for one person and yet fired another for the same violation. This place is becoming unreal worse in some ways that during the Haga, Roby and Clemens days.
This was brought up months ago on this site and was deleted by a moderator as not being fact but you see it is not slander as everyone knew it was true and the truth always comes to light weather it be covered up and deleated the truth always returns. You know maybe RAZ investigated after he saw the thread on this site.
Next the truth about the mayor and moulter will come out
Now you did it, you'll get hit with mayor bashing and this whole thread will be deleted. :lol:
Free Speech, as quoted in a movie "You want free speech? Let's see you acknowledge a man whose words make your blood boil, who's standing center stage and advocating at the top of his lungs that which you would spend a lifetime opposing at the top of yours. You want to claim this land as the land of the free?"
It will come out that Chief Razz knew before Hill resigned........He thinks it wont matter after he leaves, but it will for the POLICE DEPARTMENT...Bring Harvey back now, and make it right!!!!
Said It A long Time Ago, Ill say it again. I know harvey is a great officer, and human being and truly cares deeply about the citizens he served as well as the dept. He was framed, why cant anyone see that? :D
Really, I thought that the cheif hated Hill...It was public knowledge if you worked here. He was glad that he left thats why he didnt ask him to stay or look into the matter further.
I don't think it will be deleated as i referred to them as the mayor,LT and chief as often as i can and this is not slanderous as would be seen by naming first or last names.
I think that is all we were asked not to do. We appreciate the moderator backing off a little from being what was seen as a little too restrictive at the start,but was understood some things were getting way out of hand,but now it's easier to carry on a discussion without major bashing going on or trying to send someone out in flames.
hill needs to know what goes around comes around. I have a feeling there is more to find out. Watch out hill![/b]
Nothing posted in two whole days? I guess this issue is dead and gone. To bad...
What Happened,
What Happened is that you are still here strying to stir $h1t.
Oh, its not over till the fat lady sings, or the Chief tries and cover up something again. Remember, the calm before the storm!
I need a sign painted. Anybody know a good "artist"? Just give me a call.
Love,
Paris
What Happened,
What Happened is that you are still here strying to stir $h1t.
Its not $h1t I stir, but it smells like $h1t , looks like $h1t , but it is only "art"
THE ONLY PIECE OF $H!T I KNOW IS D!CK PIECE OF SH!T HILL
That sounds like Hill trying to get the whole thread deleted! :roll:
What Happened,
I bet your just a little girl that got beat up your whole life. Now you come on here because you finally found something that could make you feel like a man in you pathetic mind.
Hill is gone and anything you say here will not do anything to him. Sounds like you got victimized by him and this is the ony way for you to get some payback. Just for your 43 it makes you look stupid.
Are you kidding me, thats the best you got? :roll:
Guess you told me :lol:
How pathetic are you? :oops:
Got nothing do you. :evil:
Rich Hill is a Piece of Bradenton Bread Sh.it
Yes, yes, yes he is. But I gotta hand it to him, he is getting away with alot more that any of us regular folk could ever dream of.
His new nickname is P&P. Porn and Pension :lol:
[b]Give it break as far as Hill is concerned. Maybe the guy did questionable things.... of course he did. But that's over. He isn't a threat to any of you. Look=== I'm not condoming any of his past doings, but he's OUT now! Why not try to improve your own lives and get past this Hill bashing. Some of us have written: "What goes around, comes around". Okay, I believe that. But listen up here: Those who have bashed and condemed Hill may very well be written about on this forum and think of EVERYTHING you've done, both good and bad. Doesn't that convict you to do some thinking? Show a little compassion and one day you will be shown the same. I don't require any nasty replies (although you are free to do so) because of this post. Have ANY of you ever behaved in the manner you claim (rightly or not) Hill has? Not even one or two things? Show some sympathy. Whether or not Hill has, we should. And I know as a matter of fact, Lt. Hill (ret) HAS shown compassion and has helped many.... perhaps even as much as he might of hurt. To say he's a bad man isn't up to us. And no..... I'm not Hill writing this nor do I really know him all that well. I'm an observer and a damn good one.
sp5, I guess you did not know him, that is for sure.
The main problem is, he got away with alot of things the rest of the department would have (has been) fired for. He knows it. But he would be the first to have anyone fired.
The Hill bashing you see on here is a way of people expressing thir happiness. Let us be happy and if we want to Hill bash, then let us. It is well deserved. Everything said so far is the truth so whats the problem, no lies or rumours.
to SP5 - you do bring up some good points.
Yes, I have made mistakes, more than a few, but I manned up and took whatever consequense there were.
Hill, on the other hand, no only hid from his wrong doings, he wants others to cover for him. All the while he is bragging about what he did and how he got away with it. He is bringing this on himself by acting the way he does.
Rather than admitting he did wrong, lets look at what he did. He got caught with porn on his computer, he quit before he got fired, he ran back to his (ex)wife and then he started to brag about everthing. How do you honestly expect the rest of us to remain quiet about it.
I agree, just because we were inseperable doesnt make me as deviant as him.
Now Thats Funny! :lol: Player, how is that you are on this site during your on duty hours? Admin, same question?
Yeah how is that? Maybe that's one of my "perks" megatron says I have :P
I JUST HOPE HILL LEARNED SOMETHING FROM THIS! MAYBE HE WILL GROW UP AND BE RESPONSIBLE. ????????????????????????? 44 IS NO SPRING CHICKEN!
The truth is Richard B Hill is a disgrace to the human race Richard B Hill has children who will grow up to find ouit that there corrupt ignorant uniform thug father was a embaresment to the law enforcement community and the whole of Manatee county Richard B Hill has no moral value or any artistic talent Richard B Hill is a crack user and diseased crack whore user
I always liked Hill. When I worked at BPD Hill was pretty stand-up. He could be a little mean if he thought yu were trying to screw him. But what the hell try to screw me over and see what happens.
The truth is Richard B Hill is a disgrace to the human race Richard B Hill has children who will grow up to find ouit that there corrupt ignorant uniform thug father was a embaresment to the law enforcement community and the whole of Manatee county Richard B Hill has no moral value or any artistic talent Richard B Hill is a crack user and diseased crack whore user
To say any thing other than Richard B Hill was nothing but scum for 20 years is to connect yourself with thr corrupot trash thug.
moran, thig.
He wronfully arrested people committed acts of violence. Ran red lights. almost killing people. He Used diseased prostitues for sexual acts. He used crack on and off duty He lied on P.C.A. he lied on internal affairs investigations, He is one of the reasons that honrable citizens have no respect or trust for BPD
Hill is a Scum Bag that was FINALLY weeded out!!! He is Immoral, a Liar a cheat and an overall burden to society!! If I had only reported what I saw him do over a decade ago he would probably have been gone then. Hindsight is 20 20 but he was always protected and covered for by his buddies like Davis and Tim Smith. It is great to see everything crumbling now and hopefully this is just the beginning of the end to this whole group of degenerate dirt bag's with arrest powers. Only a handful of these clowns left and then maybe things will improve then.
The truth is Richard B Hill is a disgrace to the human race Richard B Hill has children who will grow up to find ouit that there corrupt ignorant uniform thug father was a embaresment to the law enforcement community and the whole of Manatee county Richard B Hill has no moral value or any artistic talent Richard B Hill is a crack user and diseased crack whore user
To say any thing other than Richard B Hill was nothing but scum for 20 years is to connect yourself with thr corrupot trash thug.
moran, thig.
He wronfully arrested people committed acts of violence. Ran red lights. almost killing people. He Used diseased prostitues for sexual acts. He used crack on and off duty He lied on P.C.A. he lied on internal affairs investigations, He is one of the reasons that honrable citizens have no respect or trust for BPD
It will come out that Chief Razz knew before Hill resigned........He thinks it wont matter after he leaves, but it will for the POLICE DEPARTMENT...Bring Harvey back now, and make it right!!!!
Said It A long Time Ago, Ill say it again. I know harvey is a great officer, and human being and truly cares deeply about the citizens he served as well as the dept. He was framed, why cant anyone see that? :DYes u scum are servants
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