Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Stanley Responds to Concerned Citizen:
I suppose you would prefer that we just continue being lied to and kicked in the ribs. I suppose that you feel that only citizens can be victims and there is no set of circumstances that would allow the term, “victim” to be placed on a group of police officers. And I have news for you concerning the things we are complaining so bitterly about. The citizens of DeKalb County are also suffering from the current administration because you are enduring the worst crime in county history. We don’t represent the police department, Terrell Bolton and Vernon Jones do. Do you believe that these guys are who, “the citizens want representing their police force?” If your answer is yes, then we are simply on opposite sides of this issue. If your answer is no, then stop complaining about our attitude and lend a little support. I believe it is impossible to have a great city or a great county without a great police department. What do you think?
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2 comments:
To Stanley from CC:
I simply meant that ones attitude can make or break a situation. And it does start on individual levels.
Most of the officers I know refuse to have a naysaying, defeatist attitude. They love what they do and would do it even if there were no raises. It is a noble calling.
I am appalled at how the PD has been degregated over the years. I personally hope you all get the resources, monetarily and in the way of proper gear so that you can do your jobs.
Although the crime in DKC is awful, crime is rampant around the country. I think there have been many citizens that are starting to see more of a presence in their communities. I think most citizens want to work with the police department. And despite the leaders, whether VJ or TB, the citizens are smart enough to realize who it is who protects us.
My sincerest thanks to you Stanley and the rest of the officers who so valiantly serve our community. I hope you will understand my point about attitude. And I agree with you, whole heartedly, a great county is not great without a great PD.
Concerned ,
How can you beat that,
CC you have a remarkable vision on DeKalb , we will recover and come back to what we were years ago.
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