Dorman for chief!!!

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Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Signs for the yards and billboards will be available soon for pick up. Also shirts will be available.

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

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As long as it’s not here, I’ll support it!

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Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Signs for the yards and billboards will be available soon for pick up. Also shirts will be available.

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

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#BringBackPudge

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Bring back Goff.

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JD was a lazy trouble maker.

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They are both gone and smart who in their right mind would stay or come back?

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Who would stay or come back? Pudge and DJ are smarter than that..

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No worries we would not hire them back lol

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McLin for CHIEF!

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Shall we reflect on Joe and Bryan’s accomplishments as leaders;

Arribas fired for racism
Bennett forced resignation for racism
Dion fired for relationship with CI
Broome fired for relationship with minor
Velez fired in prison for relationship with minor
Perry arrested for stealing evidence
Slade arrested and resigned DV
Bloise fired inappropriate use of vehicle

Evidence room burnt to the ground
Failure to become accredited 10 years trying
Disband bike squad
No real narcotics unit
Always short on sworn positions
Alienated every other agency in the county
Increased crime rate grade F
Upset the Minority community

Feel free to add to the list, I am sure I’ve missed several......

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Shall we reflect on Joe and Bryan’s accomplishments as leaders;

Arribas fired for racism
Bennett forced resignation for racism
Dion fired for relationship with CI
Broome fired for relationship with minor
Velez fired in prison for relationship with minor
Perry arrested for stealing evidence
Slade arrested and resigned DV
Bloise fired inappropriate use of vehicle

Evidence room burnt to the ground
Failure to become accredited 10 years trying
Disband bike squad
No real narcotics unit
Always short on sworn positions
Alienated every other agency in the county
Increased crime rate grade F
Upset the Minority community

Feel free to add to the list, I am sure I’ve missed several......

Well done! I don’t know who you are but I applaud you.

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Is it true? Dorman said he developed the vaccine for covid-19??

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Gotta be true.

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So looks like Dorman is going to be the next Chief for all you haters. He has made great accomplishments in just few months like no other person running the agency. He has got rid of all the dead weight officers and bringing in new personnel along with promoting the first female Captain. So hate all you want but he has done it.

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What has he done? Run off good employees so they can go somewhere else? Completed accreditation that was started more than 10 years ago? Name something he has done entirely on his own. I’ll wait.

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He hasn’t done anything without his wife’s help. She’s done all the decorating

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He promoted the first female captain and finished the accreditation

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He promoted the first female captain because she was the only one that put in for the position. How hard was that to do

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It’s not like he had any other choice than to promote her now did he? And isn’t this the 2nd go around for the pd to be accredited because they failed the first time and no doubt will fail again.

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The funny part is he outsmarted the good old boys who ran the PD for years. While you guys were hanging out and complaining about how misrable you were he was obtaining his Masters Degree along with MS. Now you are all collecting a little retirement check and he is the Chief with a Captain. Get over yourselfs and see who the real winners are.

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There are no winners at BPD

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Is it true another senior officer resigned this week and a few more are expected to depart soon?

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The funny part is he outsmarted the good old boys who ran the PD for years. While you guys were hanging out and complaining about how misrable you were he was obtaining his Masters Degree along with MS. Now you are all collecting a little retirement check and he is the Chief with a Captain. Get over yourselfs and see who the real winners are.

I’d say the winners are the ones that have been able retire without losing their minds. This place is a soul sucking abyss.

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Is it true another senior officer resigned this week and a few more are expected to depart soon?

Yes it’s true. CH resigned this week. More to come very soon. This leadership now is running good employees off faster than they can be hired and trained

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No lose there she is as nutty as a bag of planters peanuts

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It’s not like he had any other choice than to promote her now did he? And isn’t this the 2nd go around for the pd to be accredited because they failed the first time and no doubt will fail again.

👆🏻This👆🏻
Yes yes

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Running ES off was the worst move BD ever could have made. He was smart and treated people fairly. ES should have been the Chief. People are not stupid just look how thing played out. Not rocket science.

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ES was good in his position he could’ve been a #2 or #3 guy but he wasn’t chief material. Let’s not go crazy here.

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That’s the problem now nobody here is Chief material. This place is being ran by a bunch of idiots that ONLY care about their title not their employees. The low moral the backstabbing the bullying Is insane. This is not a blue family anymore

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My friend your statement is so correct. MS threatens through others and makes the working conditions so tense. It is such a bad and toxic work place. We really need help. Why won't they advertise for a new chief

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I might be wrong but I do believe the charter states the Chief is required to live in the city limits. Might be something the press could look into.

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No, you are right! Polk County is one of the charter counties in Florida. And guess who does not live in the city limits of Bartow? That’s right the DC! He lives in Lakeland

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What about Tag for Chief?

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Most agencies do require the chief to live in the city limits.

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That leaves Dorman and Tag out! None of the supervisors live in the city. I heard every division there is falling apart at the seams now. I’m smelling green over blue any day now.

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Couldn’t the city change that or he could move as a requirement to accepting the position?

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He would have to move and don’t see that happening

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Polk county as a whole does not require a chief of police to live within the city limits. Wishful thinking on your part. There are multiple different chiefs within the county That do not live within their respective city limits.

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Over the past 20 years chiefs lived in the city limits. They may not be able to make an exception, depends on charter.

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Not wishful thinking on my part. Every week good employees are walking out so don’t you think the citizens of Bartow are wondering what’s going to cause this?

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So true, they are loosing some of the best officers just this year.

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So true. All the good people have left or are on their way out. The night shift squads are the only thing good about the agency. (Specifically McKee's squad).

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Lol now that’s funny!

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#BringBackPudge
I 2nd that! Bring back Pudge for Chief! Get rid of all current supervisors and up. Make BPD great again!

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I 2nd that! Bring back Pudge for Chief! Get rid of all current supervisors and up. Make BPD great again!

I seriously doubt pudge would be interested in this sh*tshow. He’s been gone for years and from what I understand, quite happy.

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I 2nd that! Bring back Pudge for Chief! Get rid of all current supervisors and up. Make BPD great again!

I agree, The city manager screwed up when he let him walk away. He could’ve led this department well!!

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No, not a chance he’d ever come back you’re right but you have to admit it was a GREAT thought anyways. Everyone will just keep walking out until the citizens wake up and want to know why the employees are literally walking out weekly because of bullying, threats and favoritism to employees for the past several years. But obviously the whole pd is just being swept under the rug again til Green moves back in. SMH

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Just remember when you treat others badly there is a word called KARMA.

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ABSOLUTELY! Waiting patiently any moment for KARMA to do its thing now.

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Pudge for Chief!

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Pudge 2020

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Pudge for Chief, ES for Captain 2020. Make BPD great again!

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💯 agree! But don’t stop there, replace all the so called supervisors that think running this shitshow the way they are is right. That would be all of them. Not one of them cares about their employees just their title that gave them a big head.

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Grady for chief 2020

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Grady for chief 2020
We couldn’t be so lucky....

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Employee's are wore out and nobody cares.

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You’re right not one of them cares and it shows everyday especially when we are losing people left and right because of their bad leadership and decision making. BPD is spiraling out of control quickly and they just hide in their offices, take their breaks because none of the rules apply to them and they can come and go as they please without answering to anyone because they have so many personal issues to deal with on the city’s time.

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Now the Captain is salary she is not there as much milking OT like she did in the past. DC well he is the King of his castle so dont question his whereabouts.

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All of you that are *****ing about leaving, just f’in leave. I bet you couldn’t make it at another department. Except for you Griffith. But I bet you keep that big ass mouth shut. For all of you retired officers, keep your thoughts and mouth to yourself and if you want to talk Shzz. Start your own thread.

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Whatever Miss Obvious. Most Everyone who has left now work for better agencies. I think you are worried the next chief will see right through you so why don't you leave.

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Heard from multiple sources the S/O is taking over, just waiting on dates and specifics to be determined. Ask Cpt., Ask DC, Ask the CM. Neither will answer with a straight face, but they can't let the cat out of the bag until negotiations are finalized.

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Well I hope the admin get to work Zone 5. 10-65 babby.

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Anyone wanting to discuss/spread rumors about a "PCSO takeover" . . . I invite them to come speak with me directly. -DC

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You do not have the reputation of being a very honest person, now do you.

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DC would lie to a preacher on Easter Sunday

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Anyone wanting to discuss/spread rumors about a "PCSO takeover" . . . I invite them to come speak with me directly. -DC
You want to be a leader? Show up to briefings or get out and meet with your troops to squash this instead of challenging those who may be curious to come confront you. Obviously, if it’s posted on here, it must be some form of a rumor—true or not. So here’s an idea, get out in front of it if you are the one who posted this. Don’t just be a keyboard warrior!!

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Has DC moved into the chiefs old office yet?

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He has but spends a lot of time under the desk; old habits die hard.

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Has he sold his house in Lakeland yet and moved in the city limits of Bartow? I’m certain that’s required in Polk County as a Chief. Thats being looked into

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Has he sold his house in Lakeland yet and moved in the city limits of Bartow? I’m certain that’s required in Polk County as a Chief. Thats being looked into
Not a Polk Co. requirement.

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It should be in the city charter, look there.

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The charter says nothing about the chief living in the city.

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And another detective put in his notice to leave for way better pay and way less bullshit. It’s a weekly thing. Isn’t anyone going to ever start asking WTF is going on at BPD

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One of the best officers and detectives for sure. People need to look into whats going on. This is rediculas at the rate we are loosing such good people since Hall left.

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I agree with you 100%. And more are leaving in every department from what I’ve heard. They need to take a good look at all the so called supervisors and what’s going on with the employees. How about another survey

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They need to look at the new Interim Chief and Captain crunch. The sergeants are not the problem.

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One of the best officers and detectives for sure. People need to look into whats going on. This is rediculas at the rate we are loosing such good people since Hall left.

He’s the best in his own mind, what has he done as an officer or detective, nothing.

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They need to look at the new Interim Chief and Captain crunch. The sergeants are not the problem.

People have been noticing a supervisor leaving early every week if she even comes in at all knowing she has no times on the books. She hasn’t worked a full week in months. But she’s buddies with the new Captain and does as she pleases while the Captain and DC look the other way. Just depends who you around there as to what you can get away with on city time. Does she not realize everyone knows about the big D word? Put on your big girl pants and deal with it.

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He’s better than KF who isn’t worth a crap and still doesn’t know anything after being there 3 years. He’s better than TS who only cares how she looks and going around with her nose up in the air telling her drama. CW is the only other good Detective Bpd has besides CV

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Cv has worked numerous cases along with obtaining several convictions in Polk. For a young officer he has always been pro active and has passion for law enforcement. I have worked with him since he was an explorer and can not say enough about how dedicated he is to BPD. Anyone who puts anything negative on here about him is just envious and wishes they had his drive and knowledge. I could go on and on but enough said. Very proud of him and it is our loss with him leaving. I dont blam him a bit for wanting to work for another agency.

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Well said and couldn’t agree with you more. Definitely a huge loss for Bpd.

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Where is CV going?

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Lakeland pd...............

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Good for him, congrats and well deserved !!!!

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CV stop talking to yourself trying to make yourself look better than lazy piece of crap. The last 6 comments are you and everyone knows it. Bye Bye Boo

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I have no idea why someone would think CV is tooting his own horn. I wrote one of those compliments about him. The truth is there are a couple of morrons who are just jelouse of him. Most of you just sit and wait for your calls. To scared to make a traffic stop during the dayshift without calling for back-up. A few of you like JM, JS, and one or two others love to talk shizz but never do pro active work. CV has worked circles around you lazy turds.

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CV stop talking to yourself trying to make yourself look better than lazy piece of crap. The last 6 comments are you and everyone knows it. Bye Bye Boo

Sounds like a disgruntled/ Jealous b**** A** keyboard warrior! Does this sound like CV? Nope! Keep strolling troll! CV, keep being u !

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Dont be jelouse guys just because LPD turned you down for employment. Just keep meeting up and complaining about how bad that place is because no one else will hire you.

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Great hire for LPD, big lost to our agency but bigger loss to our community.

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Great hire for LPD, big lost to our agency but bigger loss to our community.

If he didn’t do great here what makes you think he will do great at LPD. He will be another black eye for LPD in time.

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If he didn’t do great here what makes you think he will do great at LPD. He will be another black eye for LPD in time.

I’m sure u are the epitome of a Leo. Oh if one could be as successful and good as u are. A** Clown

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Why is it the toxic nature of this agency to frown upon, desecrate, and diminish the aspirations of another person? If CV wants to move on, good for him and good luck. This agency is so dang toxic. Why can’t we, as brothers/sisters behind the badge, encourage one and other to reach for the stars and do what each of us desire to do? If CV wants to go to LPD, I wish him well, Godspeed and stay safe. As our future in any aspect of life is unknown maybe our paths will cross in the future and I’ll have a friend and former co-worker I can reach out to. We, as brothers and sisters behind the badge, in this current environment, should be building bridges, encouraging one and other. We’re all in this together

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See that’s the problem right there you nailed it.. This agency doesn’t support one another, never has never will. The supervisors are all about themselves and only if it benefits them. They don’t care about their employees and that’s why they are leaving and the moral is so low.

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Your wrong my friend just a few years back we had fun. Briefings were a blast, especially with Sergeant Odell and Realls shift. Everyone had each others back even the DC when he was a Corporal. Everyone always helped each other out on all scenes and paperwork . There were a few shift who had some negative folks but very few. Officers would support each other and raise money with barbeques to help sick officers with expenses as we were family.

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Yes you’re right but those great people were ran off because of the bad changes that were coming and the big heads that came with the new titles. They separated our department as a family made threats if we crossed those lines. Some get away with it if you’re a favorite of certain supervisors others do not.. more great brothers and sisters have quit because of it and more are on their way until something is done. It’s only hurting the department as a whole

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Why is it the toxic nature of this agency to frown upon, desecrate, and diminish the aspirations of another person? If CV wants to move on, good for him and good luck. This agency is so dang toxic. Why can’t we, as brothers/sisters behind the badge, encourage one and other to reach for the stars and do what each of us desire to do? If CV wants to go to LPD, I wish him well, Godspeed and stay safe. As our future in any aspect of life is unknown maybe our paths will cross in the future and I’ll have a friend and former co-worker I can reach out to. We, as brothers and sisters behind the badge, in this current environment, should be building bridges, encouraging one and other. We’re all in this together

This person obviously doesn’t work here any longer, the way they are talking is the way the department was 5-10 years ago. It’s obvious from their family and leadership mentality. This poster is trying to encourage us to be better. And we should listen!!

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I do not like to slam anyone but you are right. The big heads changed the place and divisions of people. One in particular has always down people and bullied them. That person has a bad mentality and continues to sabotage. You can never change a person and have to leave or join the group. It sucks but one thing I know is it always catches up to the bully in the end. May not be this year or next but eventually it bites them.

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See that’s the problem right there you nailed it.. This agency doesn’t support one another, never has never will. The supervisors are all about themselves and only if it benefits them. They don’t care about their employees and that’s why they are leaving and the moral is so low.

See I read this and I see how ignorant you are. All you try to do it put the blame on the admin and supervisors and not yourself. I know a couple supervisors that remind me of the old good ones and that’s JZ and WS. I’ve worked for both and neither is about themselves. They stand up for their officers. Have a great time at LPD because your negative a#% won’t be missed here.

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CV pack your stuff and get out of that zoo. You will shine at LPD just as you have at BPD.

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See I read this and I see how ignorant you are. All you try to do it put the blame on the admin and supervisors and not yourself. I know a couple supervisors that remind me of the old good ones and that’s JZ and WS. I’ve worked for both and neither is about themselves. They stand up for their officers. Have a great time at LPD because your negative a#% won’t be missed here.

JZ and WS are fine individuals, no one is arguing that. But that’s 2 sergeants, out of 7 “leaders.” It’s not all on the admin or supervisors, BUT they set the tone. If it’s a negative tone, it’ll spread like cancer. Do you not realize that or are YOU part of the problem and that’s why you’re so defensive (?)

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I love our admin they treat us good and encourage us. Who are these people complaining. Just look at all the fb post of thing we do in the community.

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Ok let ME clarify and I’m sorry I didn’t in my earlier post. This DOES NOT include the Sgts especially NOT WS or JZ! I’m talking about the Supervisors that bully, threaten and favorite certain employees year after year. Everyone sees it but won’t say anything because of the retaliation of more threats and talking behind theirs backs to the other employees about it. None of the big heads should discuss anything with any employee about another employee. But that’s not going to stop at good ole BPD because nobody cares because the big heads make sure we are all divided in every department and heaven forbid you cross that line because they have to go tattle to make their head bigger....SMH!

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If love our admins you’re obviously one of they favor all the time. And if you’re encouraged by them then I know for a fact that’s not true. There is nothing encouraging about BPD even new officers leave as fast as they can

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I was actually being sarcastic lol.

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Anyone wanting to discuss/spread rumors about a "PCSO takeover" . . . I invite them to come speak with me directly. -DC

DC...... why would anyone come talk to u? Nobody respects u! Do u really think people respect u or think positive of u? U are a joke and piss poor manager and cop. I said what I said!

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My bad! Lol I was going to say all that community stuff is just a smokescreen anyways. They don’t care about their employees why would they care about the community. As long as their butts don’t have to work extra or miss their 1 1/2 lunch breaks and all their socializing, happy hour that’s all they care about just ask them

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I believe someone high up got reemed for coaching baseball while on duty. Several years back.

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Yes you’re correct! And there is so much “playing” going on with the employees especially on social media on city time it’s a wonder with such great leaders that the employees only follow in their footsteps. Someone at city hall seriously needs to wake up and pay attention... hint hint GL

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Ok let ME clarify and I’m sorry I didn’t in my earlier post. This DOES NOT include the Sgts especially NOT WS or JZ! I’m talking about the Supervisors that bully, threaten and favorite certain employees year after year. Everyone sees it but won’t say anything because of the retaliation of more threats and talking behind theirs backs to the other employees about it. None of the big heads should discuss anything with any employee about another employee. But that’s not going to stop at good ole BPD because nobody cares because the big heads make sure we are all divided in every department and heaven forbid you cross that line because they have to go tattle to make their head bigger....SMH!

I would have to disagree with WS being a good supervisor, he no different than the upper staff, all he cares about is moving up the ranks and he doesn’t care who he stabs in the back to get there.

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Well he’s always been good to me. But the back stabbing is a theme around there. It’s what they do best! All these bad bad changes from what used to be a great agency is why we are where we are today folks

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Supervisors are still doing hours of personal stuff on city time. They learned from the best apparently and won’t get touched.

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Be specific on this personal business. I only know one officer who wheels and deals on fb market place all day.

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Another good officer resigned today. Is there any officers left with 5 years or more of experience. Makes you wonder what is really going on there.

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Who this time?

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Another good officer resigned today. Is there any officers left with 5 years or more of experience. Makes you wonder what is really going on there.

I don’t know about good, if you call showing up and ass grabbing all day good then yeah. Dead weight gone and yes there is still officers there with 5 or more.

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Who this time?

Same one CV

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More are leaving soon just waiting for start dates. It’s a weekly thing anymore. I heard a dispatcher is leaving maybe more. Bpd is bad to work for. Pay is low, moral is at its lowest and they don’t care about the employees. What’s ok for some isn’t ok for others. Nobody is paying attention to the ones that leave early without taking lunch instead. That’s never been allowed but AGAIN it’s allowed for some but not others. They think nobody notices but haha more people are watching more than you realize. When the citizens and GL realize there’s only 3 officers on duty a shift to cover the whole city and officers are leaving left and right and everyone is wondering why in these current times of the danger they face everyday alone. It’s not rocket science people

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I do believe GL went with the ADP system due to employees pulling this stuff mentioned above. If you are seeing this just send an annonomous letter to your elected officials. Many have been charged for theft in the past for stealing tax payers money. Government employees have standards and rules. They can not make there own. Where is the integrity!!!

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Add another good loss to the SO.

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Who now CW?

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Not surprised

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Add another good loss to the SO.

CW is not a surprise, he’s been leaving.

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CW is not a surprise, he’s been leaving.

Surprise or not, still a loss of a good officer....

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He was lazy.

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I have spoke to many qualified and respected retired law enforcement administrators who are very interested in Bartow Chief position. Why is your city manager holding back on advertising the position. These individuals would bring a much needed change in the area and are community oriented

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I have spoke to many qualified and respected retired law enforcement administrators who are very interested in Bartow Chief position. Why is your city manager holding back on advertising the position. These individuals would bring a much needed change in the area and are community oriented

That’s a good question, why don’t you ask the city admin during the next meeting. The officers that work for Bartow are asking the same question because they want a change to. Nobody wants BD as chief.

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I think he’s doing okay with the hand he’s been dealt.

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Now that is funny, please!!

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I think he’s doing okay with the hand he’s been dealt.

LMAO it ain’t like he was just promoted to admin, all the crap that’s messed up now was during his time as admin. He helped make the problems. He needs to go.

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Exactly, I would like to add the decisions made a year before Joe left were all DC. He can not deny this as it was stated by him and Joe both. Truth!

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Isn’t that the truth! Just because you have all the fancy degrees and know a few laws doesn’t mean you know how to run an actual department and/or treat your employees with their best interest when they are leaving left and right. Why don’t you stop and really listen to them and the problems that have been presented previously because DC and Captain they still exist. If you really cared about your department and the people that are still there shouldn’t they be your highest priority right now besides of course the safety of the officers?

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Does anyone actually keep track of employees that aren't coming to work weekly and others know for a fact that they don’t have the time but somehow manipulate overtime? I mean come on it’s right in front of your faces. This whole city needs to be revamped. Wake up people! This is why we keep losing our benefits every year

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One employee continues to run out of sick time but there are no consequences. In another department or the corporate world this would be a terminated employee. Just remember what is good for one, will be good for all.

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One employee continues to run out of sick time but there are no consequences. In another department or the corporate world this would be a terminated employee. Just remember what is good for one, will be good for all.

Yeah it Toni Strickland, the city does nothing to her for continuously missing work without the time. She should have been fired YEARS ago but she hasn’t. She’s worthless and a waste of time, but someone at the city is protecting her. Here you go city manager, do your job.

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If they ever try anything for running out of sick time for a legit reason, I will be requesting some time slips to show the unfairness. Its public record.

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I can think of another female that can’t seem to work a full week the last several months

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Her true colors came out a few montbs ago and she resigned. If it is the nut case I think your refering to.

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She’s still there

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TS posts all over social media while on city time all day long. But so do all the others. Nobody cares until someone gets hurts. Then it’s against policy

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Especially posting the kind of pictures she does being a detective. She should set an example even if they are fake lol

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If people would worry less about who is lazy, who is worthless, who has degrees, who has time off and just do your job and stop causing drama that isn’t needed then this would be a great place to work!

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Must be one of the slackers lmao

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Our lazy slacker that likes to complain about everyone else already went to LPD, right CV?

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If people would worry less about who is lazy, who is worthless, who has degrees, who has time off and just do your job and stop causing drama that isn’t needed then this would be a great place to work!

Calm down TS, we all know you’re safe and untouchable

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So is true that One of your female resource officer showed up to roll call after drinking a glass of wine and was told by JM not to get into anything in case they had to do a urine test. If so why didn’t anyone from his squad say anything to admin about it.

Maybe admin should look into it before JM is promoted and that certain officer hurts someone because she’s been drinking before shift.

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JF would never do that lol. Just like she would never drive her jeep topless drunk with her shirt off with other male officers with her. From what I’ve heard a lot of the employees have drinking problems there and I don’t even work there and hear this shit. Maybe admin should not only check temps but have a BA as well

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Who ever is calling CV a slacker has apparently never worked with him. As far as TS she needs to just stay off social media and stop looking for a babby daddy while at work.

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Anyone who has had a alcoholic beverage within 8 hours of the shift, should have been sent home immediately. This is no game people, we have lives to protect. This needs to be investigated wether true or not.

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8 hours lol then you had better investigate a lot of the employees everyday that come in and can’t go a day without a drink

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Y’all so stupid, these so called drinkers only drink when the phone is ringing for man power

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Sounds like someone upset a spouse lol. You go girl just keep drivingTopless. Sounds like someone fun to party with.

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You'll be trippin to much. Why nottin being done to stop all dat crazness

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Because nothing ever gets done just swept under the rug unless it’s a remark that was overheard and blown out of proportion then we lose some good ones instead of losing ones making reckless decisions

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Has anyone actually seen HER driving topless? I mean driving with the top off on the Jeep is called topless. Did you have first hand knowledge SHE was topless? Or the Jeep was topless?

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Some of the younger male officers with her that night said SHE was topless and so was her jeep. Lol

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Because nothing ever gets done just swept under the rug unless it’s a remark that was overheard and blown out of proportion then we lose some good ones instead of losing ones making reckless decisions

Your an idiot

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See TS it’s not all about you honey. Not everyone is as full of yourself as you are.

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Please tell us what males were there and saw this woman topless. I want to know if my husband was there. If so it will hit the fan, promis

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Crickets Lmao

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Please tell us what males were there and saw this woman topless. I want to know if my husband was there. If so it will hit the fan, promis

Well if your husband is AA or JM then I guess you have a problem

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What happen to the thin blue line. Why would you call our brothers out like that. Wrong wrong wrong

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What happen to the thin blue line. Why would you call our brothers out like that. Wrong wrong wrong

The thin blue line means we stand together, not protect our little side piece while everyone else has to take her calls. Keep your personal crap off duty and do what your paid to do while are work.

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I’ve done the math; Dorman stands no chance at this point. If a new chief is hired, he and smith will be looking for new jobs. If PCSO takes over they’ll both be 10-65ing as a master deputy.

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Hope your right about this.

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Please please please! It can’t get no worse than the shit we work for now

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Has anyone heard if the CM is going to advertise for a Chief or he is looking to go too the SO. Not just rumor, would like to know if it is a possibility. There are so many good people leaving and have left over the past several months.

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BD and rest of admin better get ready to go back to being slick sleeves. PCSO talks have begun. Mr. Dorman, I know ur reading this and this’d no rumor! ur days of being in charge are numbered.... haha

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Snap crackle pop!

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Quit giving false hope. How do you know these supposed talks have begun? Share with others. If is has occurred, it must be public record??

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BD and rest of admin better get ready to go back to being slick sleeves. PCSO talks have begun. Mr. Dorman, I know ur reading this and this’d no rumor! ur days of being in charge are numbered.... haha

Your so stupid, there has been no talks between the city and PCSO. Either show proof or shut up.

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Sounds like a retired detective trying to stir things up as usual.

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So it is coming up on a year since Joe got is self in a crack and abruptly retired. The question is why is BD not been named Chief or the position advertised?

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I heard JG was applying for the Chiefs position. He was a good detective.

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If JG became chief I believe the rest of the department would walk out. This place can’t recover now with moral at its lowest ever. There’s no hope left and JG would just finish us off

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I vote for James Goff, he should apply for the chiefs position

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I have never seen a chief as bad as BD. It’s a bad day when you allow another agency to work your major calls.

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Why isn’t Bartow handling their own major crimes?

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Why isn’t Bartow handling their own major crimes?

Because they can’t investigate a stolen piece of gun if they tried. Patrol is the only ones that can do their jobs. This is the reason why PCSO needs to take over.

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Too busy playing on social media all day and posting selfies

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It was the right decision because the detectives in DB are very new along with inexperienced. Not trying to be harsh but it is truth. DC knows what he is doing so just go with it.

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It was the right decision because the detectives in DB are very new along with inexperienced. Not trying to be harsh but it is truth. DC knows what he is doing so just go with it.

Knows what he is doing......based on what? Lol

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The city of Bartow needs to hire a new chief. They need to advertise this position in several outlets other than local papers or the city web site. There are only 3 people of color out of 40 employees at the department. Instead of using employees for oral boards we need to use professional outside recruitment firms. This city has a large amount of POC and we need to add diversity and opportunity for this in our hiring process. Why, because the citizens deserve this and it will help with unification of our citizens. Kids in our community need to see our agency represents people of all colors. They meed role models and people who look like them for a better way of buolding trust. As it stands they do not see this. Yes I have heard we dont pay enough to bring applicants or other lame excuses like this. So raise the pay city officials and lets get into the new century which our young people expect and deserve. Remember to build a community and bring in business people of all colors need to feel they are a part of the growth. I'm sure I will get negative comments and this is expected but remeber this. Within the past two years we have had negative and controversial issues. With these issues we have failed by allowing it to continue like a cancer. There are solutions but it appears no one in the right positions want to step up and demand change. God bless all of you officers.

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Same here on above

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So that I understand it, the Bartow police department is a full service agency but you have another agency working felony investigations? I don’t think you can have it both ways; either you are full service or you aren’t. I don’t need to hear excuses about manpower, training, or experience; just posing the question.

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Well to explain we have a Interim Chief who has only been an administrotor a couple of years. He is a good person but has a little bit of "I'm smarter than you" attitude. The Captain who is second in command and just promoted from her Sergeant position where she spent 2 years as a supervisor. So do the math your self on this. What the agency needs is a Chief with years of administration and investigation experience. Problem is the city manager in my opinion is trying to save money by not hiring a qualified chief and the officers are very underpaid.

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The whole department is underpaid and a lot of favoritism and bullying going on. The morale is extremely low and you have bosses that treats everyone like 2 year olds instead of the adults we are that make life changing decisions on our own everyday. They want us to work while their lazy fat butts double dip or cheat the city out of time and yes it still goes on because nobody pays attention.

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Stop being scared and putting up with people double dipping. Report it anonymously if your to scared to come forward. Even SOP states annonomous complaints have to be investigated.

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Stop being a little girl Agostino.

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The city of Bartow needs to hire a new chief. They need to advertise this position in several outlets other than local papers or the city web site. There are only 3 people of color out of 40 employees at the department. Instead of using employees for oral boards we need to use professional outside recruitment firms. This city has a large amount of POC and we need to add diversity and opportunity for this in our hiring process. Why, because the citizens deserve this and it will help with unification of our citizens. Kids in our community need to see our agency represents people of all colors. They meed role models and people who look like them for a better way of buolding trust. As it stands they do not see this. Yes I have heard we dont pay enough to bring applicants or other lame excuses like this. So raise the pay city officials and lets get into the new century which our young people expect and deserve. Remember to build a community and bring in business people of all colors need to feel they are a part of the growth. I'm sure I will get negative comments and this is expected but remeber this. Within the past two years we have had negative and controversial issues. With these issues we have failed by allowing it to continue like a cancer. There are solutions but it appears no one in the right positions want to step up and demand change. God bless all of you officers.


No problem with what you wrote, if Im a qualified person of color and have choice of working at an agency paying really low wages OR I have a choice of going to a well paid agency Im going to get paid. Hiring someone that is not qualified for the job just because of skin color is a mistake. I agree we should raise our starting pay. Do you have any idea how to do that? Weve been complaining for years. Sounds like you have some really great, ground breaking ideas. Maybe you should apply for chief.

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No problem with what you wrote, if Im a qualified person of color and have choice of working at an agency paying really low wages OR I have a choice of going to a well paid agency Im going to get paid. Hiring someone that is not qualified for the job just because of skin color is a mistake. I agree we should raise our starting pay. Do you have any idea how to do that? Weve been complaining for years. Sounds like you have some really great, ground breaking ideas. Maybe you should apply for chief.

Solution; hire a new city manager.

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We definitely need new role models in EVERY department. I think WS is the only true role model we have. He speaks to you everyday no matter who you are and is positive unlike other supervisors that ignore you like you’re not even there. Definitely time for a complete overhaul

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We definitely need new role models in EVERY department. I think WS is the only true role model we have. He speaks to you everyday no matter who you are and is positive unlike other supervisors that ignore you like you’re not even there. Definitely time for a complete overhaul

We have several good supervisors but it sounds like your disgruntal. I have a good idea of who you are and you are the problem. You have caused conflict with every section you have worked in. Officer's hated to working with you in patrol because you were never there. You always act entitled and start rumors with the few who willl listen to you. Almost time for you to retire. By Felicia

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As a citizen I want to see a Chief of Police live in the community where they serve. This should also be the case for any Commanding officers. I was told the Sheriff require his deputies live in the county where they serve. This only makes since so officers are not just collecting a pay check but take a more personal role in protecting and interacting with the community they serve. Hopefully our commissioners will see this and agree.

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I agree with you completely but unfortunately none of the people in command live in the city limits or even close to it. As for some of the officers they don’t even live in Polk County.

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This agency is a dang joke. Armed security; nothing more. Having another agency handle serious crimes because “we can’t”. What happened in the past 10 years?!!? It use to be so good and now it’s the laughing stock. I wish we could bring back some old school leadership. The current administration is a joke, albeit, not laughable at all.

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Joe Hall never let another agency work our crimes. He was not personable with people but he knew how to be an administrator.

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Get BD and MS out of the department. They have no clue of what the heck to do. No experience other then milking the pay check.

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The city of Bartow needs to hire a new chief. They need to advertise this position in several outlets other than local papers or the city web site. There are only 3 people of color out of 40 employees at the department. Instead of using employees for oral boards we need to use professional outside recruitment firms. This city has a large amount of POC and we need to add diversity and opportunity for this in our hiring process. Why, because the citizens deserve this and it will help with unification of our citizens. Kids in our community need to see our agency represents people of all colors. They meed role models and people who look like them for a better way of buolding trust. As it stands they do not see this. Yes I have heard we dont pay enough to bring applicants or other lame excuses like this. So raise the pay city officials and lets get into the new century which our young people expect and deserve. Remember to build a community and bring in business people of all colors need to feel they are a part of the growth. I'm sure I will get negative comments and this is expected but remeber this. Within the past two years we have had negative and controversial issues. With these issues we have failed by allowing it to continue like a cancer. There are solutions but it appears no one in the right positions want to step up and demand change. God bless all of you officers.

It’s obvious you haven’t been around the department much because we have several officers of color, in less you are calling Hispanics white. We have white, Hispanic, black, straight, and gay employees. So what I’m assuming is you want more blacks, sounds a little raciest to me. Well we have had several black employees but they either leave for better pay or get arrested for messing around with a 15 year old. I’m good with a black, white, or Hispanic chief male or female as longs as they are fair and look out for their people who do the right thing.

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We definitely need new role models in EVERY department. I think WS is the only true role model we have. He speaks to you everyday no matter who you are and is positive unlike other supervisors that ignore you like you’re not even there. Definitely time for a complete overhaul

WS is also one of the first people to stab you in the back if it gets him brownie points.

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We have several good supervisors but it sounds like your disgruntal. I have a good idea of who you are and you are the problem. You have caused conflict with every section you have worked in. Officer's hated to working with you in patrol because you were never there. You always act entitled and start rumors with the few who willl listen to you. Almost time for you to retire. By Felicia

They need to fire her butt, she’s been worthless since she’s been employed there.

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As a citizen I want to see a Chief of Police live in the community where they serve. This should also be the case for any Commanding officers. I was told the Sheriff require his deputies live in the county where they serve. This only makes since so officers are not just collecting a pay check but take a more personal role in protecting and interacting with the community they serve. Hopefully our commissioners will see this and agree.

Maybe because there are no houses worth more than $65k in the city limits. 🤷🏻*♂️ Potential chief worth his weight wants to live in a decent house.

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Maybe because there are no houses worth more than $65k in the city limits. 🤷🏻*♂️ Potential chief worth his weight wants to live in a decent house.
What the hell are you talking about. There are six subdivision where the starting prices are over $200,000. Get your head out of your ace and patrol the city and look. Maybe your credit sucks and that is all you cal afford is up to 65k lol

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Hear MS will put in for Chief if position is advertised. This could get interesting.

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Hear MS will put in for Chief if position is advertised. This could get interesting.

You need better sources.

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Maybe someone should stop talking to people they think are trustworthy.

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Wow now that’s funny as h€ll

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When is the new Captain starting?

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Who is the new captain?

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Chris Hollie for chief

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Chris Hollie for chief
Yes I second the motion regarding Skippy for chief. He also made me laugh, the way he and bilbery used say things like "if she is old enough to crawl she is in the right position." And when they would be leaving for the day, they would say " I'm off like a prom dress." That use to crack me up. :)

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Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!

Signs for the yards and billboards will be available soon for pick up. Also shirts will be available.

Dorman for chief 2020!!!!!!!
If dorman makes chief, maybe he can play a song on the drums he got from the Metallica drummer, like he use to talk about.

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So what year did he play with them?

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Heard DC had to help answer phones in dispatch yesterday. Maybe he should take one of the positions open

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So a commissioner is have a town hall meeting this month with the Sheriff as the guest speaker. No mention of Bartow Police. To my knowledge this has never happen before. What a lack of respect for our department or is it the commissioners have no confidence in our higher brass? I hate to say it but I see green in the future. What happen to the good community relationships Hall had with the community. Looks like it is gone. Guess he was not as bad as people made him out to be.

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Its not the "commissioners" it's a commissioner

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Its not the "commissioners" it's a commissioner

Keep telling yourself that.

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Anything is better than the admin we have now. I vote PCSO to take over Bartow

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Anything is better than the admin we have now. I vote PCSO to take over Bartow
I second the vote.

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I third that!!!

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I third that!!!

I'm an officer at BPD and I fourth that with a hell yes!!

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Bye Felicia! They are hiring everyday.

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Bye Felicia! They are hiring everyday.

Another smart ace comment from MS. Her famous response. Maybe you should leave instead bitter lady.

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Another smart ace comment from MS. Her famous response. Maybe you should leave instead bitter lady.

Maybe you should leave Toni. Hell if you leave the moral would get better, all the drama would leave with you, and most importantly the nasty ass smell would be gone. So do everyone a favor and get your fat ass outta here.

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TS has stank breath

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That’s because they all drink and vape. So gross and so many advertise how much they drink. I’m surprised they allow that. Oh but wait when the Captain does it and it’s her buddies it’s allowed

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My hair, nails and other things are real plus I can keep a man. Go away little child.

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That’s because they all drink and vape. So gross and so many advertise how much they drink. I’m surprised they allow that. Oh but wait when the Captain does it and it’s her buddies it’s allowed

This is MS world and you just live in it lol

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TS has stank breath

What do expect when you talk a lot of it your breath will smell like it.

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Maybe you should leave Toni. Hell if you leave the moral would get better, all the drama would leave with you, and most importantly the nasty ass smell would be gone. So do everyone a favor and get your fat ass outta here.
She has caused conflict and attacked officers characters to only cover up her own faults and deficiencies. She is Truly a snake who will strike only to make herself look victimized. The department heads have ignored and allowed this behavior for years. If they would have acted on issues brought to thier attention she would have been terminated years ago. It is time to stop ignoring issues and take the appropriate action as directed in the SOP you preach we all must follow. With actions come consequences and it is time she is held accountable. Our code of
Conduct is being ignored, WHY?

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TS has stank breath

She’s also big as a house, did you see her at the new caption swearing in. Someone needs to take her fork away from her.

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True that! All them “girls” think they losing weight key word “think” lmao. They all big as a house

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Seems like this department cannot and will not improve if you all don't take the step to improve yourselves. You are ridiculous with these comments. Bashing each other and criticizing each other. Whatever happened to being prideful and having each other's backs. To be honest, the public isn't going to have your back. Should really start to think, who you want in your corner. Chauvin got 20+ years for his actions. Police aren't exactly seen as angels anymore. Get it together, pull together, tighten up, respect each other, do a good job, and improve this department. Oh, and feel free to comment negatively on everything I say. What more should anyone expect based on previous comments. What did you even get into law enforcement for anyways? Can I get some S35 from anyone in here or is this just a forum for complainers.

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When you have Admin and Supervisors that don’t care about us and our concerns because they are the problem, the favoritism the belittling the talking behind our back to other employees, when you don’t feel safe at work, yes sorry this is your end result.

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Seems like this department cannot and will not improve if you all don't take the step to improve yourselves. You are ridiculous with these comments. Bashing each other and criticizing each other. Whatever happened to being prideful and having each other's backs. To be honest, the public isn't going to have your back. Should really start to think, who you want in your corner. Chauvin got 20+ years for his actions. Police aren't exactly seen as angels anymore. Get it together, pull together, tighten up, respect each other, do a good job, and improve this department. Oh, and feel free to comment negatively on everything I say. What more should anyone expect based on previous comments. What did you even get into law enforcement for anyways? Can I get some S35 from anyone in here or is this just a forum for complainers.

I have a feeling you are new to the agency. Let's just say you will find out in time who you work with. I myself do not or have ever lived in Bartow. There are good people there but they are very let's say, set in the past. Your words of wisdom sound great and all peachy. Until the toxic superiors are removed from their positions nothing will change. May be you can put in for Chief and do just that. Bartow needs a tune up.

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When you have Admin and Supervisors that don’t care about us and our concerns because they are the problem, the favoritism the belittling the talking behind our back to other employees, when you don’t feel safe at work, yes sorry this is your end result.

One in particular needs to stop with hanging out and trying to be one of the gang. Act like a real administrator not a teenager. You really need to grow up and take some admin classes along with how to be a professional. I have never seen a person talk so negatively about people who work for them and then act like they care so much for you. Please, so many of us see right through you. It will catch up to you eventually. People like you talk to much and don't even realize the things you say can be career ending statements. I have noted these things out of your mouth just fyi.

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BRAVO!!!! You have said exactly what most of us have been saying and thinking. But there are TWO that need to stop hanging out, partying, being so immature and negative talking crap about other employees and getting them to do their dirty work. We all see what they are doing and we too have been taking notes and lots of them. These so called “supervisors” do need to grow up take management and anger management classes and learn how to function If they want to stay in their current position or get out and let someone else do the job right because it’s not going unnoticed anymore. And you know who you are.

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One in particular needs to stop with hanging out and trying to be one of the gang. Act like a real administrator not a teenager. You really need to grow up and take some admin classes along with how to be a professional. I have never seen a person talk so negatively about people who work for them and then act like they care so much for you. Please, so many of us see right through you. It will catch up to you eventually. People like you talk to much and don't even realize the things you say can be career ending statements. I have noted these things out of your mouth just fyi.

And which supervisor are you referring to. The only one who I know who hangs out with his peeps is JM or LH.

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And which supervisor are you referring to. The only one who I know who hangs out with his peeps is JM or LH.

The head of the tribe is MS

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Nailed it with MS and her followers

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Nailed it with MS and her followers

I have a feeling the new Captain will show her up on how the job is done. As far as her cronies they will just fail with her. She is not someone you want to lead you.

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I have a feeling the new Captain will show her up on how the job is done. As far as her cronies they will just fail with her. She is not someone you want to lead you.

Toni and Lewis stop running your mouth and work for once. If you two would work on your cases as much as you talk crap, you might be ok detectives.

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Toni and Lewis stop running your mouth and work for once. If you two would work on your cases as much as you talk crap, you might be ok detectives.

There is a lot more than 2 officers fed up with crap going on at this agency. Funny thing is I just sit back and stay quiet while most of you tell what is going on. What a shiz show.

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It’s every division that’s had enough with the bullying, favoritism, manipulating, threats, from these poor uneducated subjects that should have never been put is their current positions to start with for the past several years. Look what has happened to this agency now. They are truly to blame. We turn for help for only nothing to be done. This agency is doomed

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It’s every division that’s had enough with the bullying, favoritism, manipulating, threats, from these poor uneducated subjects that should have never been put is their current positions to start with for the past several years. Look what has happened to this agency now. They are truly to blame. We turn for help for only nothing to be done. This agency is doomed

Is it true none of the Sergeants have a degree. Not even an AS or AA?

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How long until the new Captain exposes the lack of leadership and is appointed Chief?

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We can only hope soon. Also hope he sees how much they live on social media especially Snapchat on duty. Supervisors officers and dispatchers. Big safety and liability issues. Hope social media is banned completely while on duty. It’s out of control

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We can only hope soon. Also hope he sees how much they live on social media especially Snapchat on duty. Supervisors officers and dispatchers. Big safety and liability issues. Hope social media is banned completely while on duty. It’s out of control

There is already an sop against it.

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Tell them that. They still do it regardless

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Tell them that. They still do it regardless

When your boss joins in with all the teenager stuff they will follow. Especially meeting up and drinking. Can't wait till one gets a DUI. She has no friends so she has to get the fake ones from work. Can't make this stuff up.

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Thank you! So glad to see that so many others see what’s been going on also. I hope the new Chief cleans house of all these irresponsible employees once and for all before it’s too late and they end up seriously hurting someone. It happens way too much in this agency and it’s no secret