This year’s tournament honoring fallen Detective Dennis Stepnowski will be held at Windermere Country Club in South Forsyth County on Monday October 26, 2009. Registration deadline is October 5th, 2009.
Even if you are not a golfer, you can still participate by donating money to this worthy charity event.
Click here more more information. Also click on the link in the left column.
DeKalb Officers
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Atlanta police officers refuse to cooperate with citizen review board
Atlanta police officers are refusing to answer questions from the 9-month-old Citizen Review Board, essentially shutting down any efforts to investigate the public’s complaints involving encounters with law enforcement. The police union contends officers answers to the board could be used to bring criminal charges.
Our response: Good for them. The board cannot assure officers their “Garrity rights,” provided in a federal court decision that prohibits the use of “coerced statements obtained under the threat of job loss” to bring felony charges.
Click here for the AJC article by Rhonda Cook
Our response: Good for them. The board cannot assure officers their “Garrity rights,” provided in a federal court decision that prohibits the use of “coerced statements obtained under the threat of job loss” to bring felony charges.
Click here for the AJC article by Rhonda Cook
Is It About Money?
Sheriff Tom Brown has entered into an agreement with Fulton County to house 100 inmates for one year at the cost of $67.00 per day.
Could this be the reason he continues to deny persons who simply “don’t feel good” to be lodged in the county jail?
By forcing us to have some medically cleared at Grady Hospital, he is costing the taxpayers of DeKalb, while at the same time putting money in his pocket (so to speak) from the taxpayers of Fulton County.
Could this be the reason he continues to deny persons who simply “don’t feel good” to be lodged in the county jail?
By forcing us to have some medically cleared at Grady Hospital, he is costing the taxpayers of DeKalb, while at the same time putting money in his pocket (so to speak) from the taxpayers of Fulton County.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Two arrested for killing DeKalb cop’s girlfriend
By MEGAN MATTEUCCI
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two people are in jail charged with the shooting death of a DeKalb County Police officer’s fiancée.
DeKalb Police arrested the two late Friday night, police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said Saturday morning. Parish said the suspects’ identities and more details on the arrests would be available Saturday afternoon.
Jameelah Qureshi, 40, was found shot Aug. 15 outside her home in the 700 block of Kilkenny Circle in Lithonia.
Detectives said the mother of four was on her way home from work and had just pulled into the driveway when gunfire erupted. Several family members were inside the home, but were not injured, police said.
DeKalb police formed a special task force to hunt for the shooters. Police immediately ruled out Qureshi’s fiancee, a police officer, as a suspect.
A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Patmos Baptist Church. She will be buried in Resthaven Cemetery.
A trust fund has been set up for the four children. Donations can be left at any Wachovia Bank under the Latrice Evans fund.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two people are in jail charged with the shooting death of a DeKalb County Police officer’s fiancée.
DeKalb Police arrested the two late Friday night, police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said Saturday morning. Parish said the suspects’ identities and more details on the arrests would be available Saturday afternoon.
Jameelah Qureshi, 40, was found shot Aug. 15 outside her home in the 700 block of Kilkenny Circle in Lithonia.
Detectives said the mother of four was on her way home from work and had just pulled into the driveway when gunfire erupted. Several family members were inside the home, but were not injured, police said.
DeKalb police formed a special task force to hunt for the shooters. Police immediately ruled out Qureshi’s fiancee, a police officer, as a suspect.
A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Patmos Baptist Church. She will be buried in Resthaven Cemetery.
A trust fund has been set up for the four children. Donations can be left at any Wachovia Bank under the Latrice Evans fund.
Friday, August 21, 2009
DeKalb Burglary Ring Busted
Members of a burglary ring in DeKalb County have been arrested. These same people could be responsible for hundreds of burglaries.
Will the office of District Attorney Gwen Fleming just slap these predators on the wrist as usual, or will she finally make an example of them?
Click here for WSB TV story
AJC Story
Will the office of District Attorney Gwen Fleming just slap these predators on the wrist as usual, or will she finally make an example of them?
Click here for WSB TV story
AJC Story
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
$15,000.00 Dollar Reward Offered
A $15,000.00 reward has been offered by the Atlanta Police Foundation and Crime Stoppers for the murderof DeKalb County Police Sergeant D.A. Thomas’ fiancée She was gunned down in the drive way of their home.
We would like to thank the Atlanta Police Foundation for stepping forward. Couldn’t the DeKalb Police Alliance do something similar? But this is another topic for another day. Our concern is for the safety of our loved ones.
The Department is being tight lipped about this murder investigation. In no way do we want to compromise the investigation, but we have to guess at the motive. Was the murder a direct result of an arrest Sgt. Thomas made in the past? Is it domestic related somehow? Or was she gunned down simply because she is connected to a police officer?
We all should remind our loved ones to be aware of their surroundings at all times, even in the driveway of your home, especially now until there is answers. Be prepared for the worse, carry concealed.
Click here for WSB radio article
We would like to thank the Atlanta Police Foundation for stepping forward. Couldn’t the DeKalb Police Alliance do something similar? But this is another topic for another day. Our concern is for the safety of our loved ones.
The Department is being tight lipped about this murder investigation. In no way do we want to compromise the investigation, but we have to guess at the motive. Was the murder a direct result of an arrest Sgt. Thomas made in the past? Is it domestic related somehow? Or was she gunned down simply because she is connected to a police officer?
We all should remind our loved ones to be aware of their surroundings at all times, even in the driveway of your home, especially now until there is answers. Be prepared for the worse, carry concealed.
Click here for WSB radio article
Monday, August 17, 2009
What We Need Is An "Armadillo"
Terrell Bolton spent millions of dollars on silly recreation vehicles, aka Magic Buses.
What we really need is an "Armadillo". They would be inexpensive and if the command staff put their minds to it, could probably get a few donated.
Click here for WSJ article
What we really need is an "Armadillo". They would be inexpensive and if the command staff put their minds to it, could probably get a few donated.
Click here for WSJ article
Breaking News: Terrell Bolton's termination is upheld!
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A hearing officer contracted by
Hearing officer Phyllis Wilson reviewed a claim
“On behalf of the citizens of
“The DeKalb County Police Department, under the leadership of Chief William O’Brien, is moving forward in its mission of fighting crime and providing the best services that we possibly can to protect our citizens and ensure them the quality of life that they expect and deserve.”
Stay tuned for moreLithonia woman shot to death Saturday lived with DeKalb cop
By MARCUS K. GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Lithonia woman, who neighbors say was the fiancée of a DeKalb County police officer, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, police said.
The mother of four was found shot outside her home in the 700 block of Kilkenny Circle just after 4 p.m., police said.
Neighbors say the woman lived with a police officer who wasn’t home at the time of the shooting.
Police have not identified the woman.
District 5 County Commissioner Lee May lives near the woman’s home and said he heard the shots.
“It’s just amazing that nobody was outside when it happened,” May said. “Usually, there are kids outside playing.”
He said residents are concerned, but they have seen a heightened police presence in the area since the shooting.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Lithonia woman, who neighbors say was the fiancée of a DeKalb County police officer, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, police said.
The mother of four was found shot outside her home in the 700 block of Kilkenny Circle just after 4 p.m., police said.
Neighbors say the woman lived with a police officer who wasn’t home at the time of the shooting.
Police have not identified the woman.
District 5 County Commissioner Lee May lives near the woman’s home and said he heard the shots.
“It’s just amazing that nobody was outside when it happened,” May said. “Usually, there are kids outside playing.”
He said residents are concerned, but they have seen a heightened police presence in the area since the shooting.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tragedy Touches Our Department
Police officers are not immune to tragedy. On August 7, 2009 Sgt. E. Adkiinson's 17 year old daughter was killed in a single car traffic accident in Perry Georgia.
Yesterday, August 16, Sgt. D.A. Thomas' long time female companion and mother of their children was murdered in the driveway of their home.
Please remember these officers and their family in prayer during these most difficult times.
Yesterday, August 16, Sgt. D.A. Thomas' long time female companion and mother of their children was murdered in the driveway of their home.
Please remember these officers and their family in prayer during these most difficult times.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Two Newly Demoted Commanders Announce Intentions To Retire
Former Deputy Chief, now Captain M.A. Waddleton has announced she will retire. Another commander who fell from Assistant Chief to Major has made it known he intends to retire.
The fall out continues.
Stay tuned!
The fall out continues.
Stay tuned!
Sweeping Changes.......Finally
With the commissioners finally approving the appointment of Bill O’Brien as Chief of Police, thus letting him put in place his command staff, this department’s future just got a little brighter.
This department has suffered for years because of Vernon Jones and his appointment of previous police chiefs who can only be described as inept, and one can probably been be described as criminal.
But times change and in this case things have changed for the better. Chief O’Brien has cleaned house of Terrell Bolton’s command staff, and has replaced them with qualified individuals. Did Chief O’Brien do the impossible of pleasing everyone? Of course not, like we said, that is simply impossible. But he has made very sound decisions that will lead this department into the future on a positive note.
Chief O’Brien has a very large task ahead of him and should be commended for taking on the job. We ask that you give Chief O’Brien time. It took years to get where we are now. Chief O’Brien is working under restraints. He doesn’t have the power of magic to snap his fingers to make everything perfect.
Look around at the destruction that Louis Graham and Terrell Bolton left behind. Honestly, would you really want the job?
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This department has suffered for years because of Vernon Jones and his appointment of previous police chiefs who can only be described as inept, and one can probably been be described as criminal.
But times change and in this case things have changed for the better. Chief O’Brien has cleaned house of Terrell Bolton’s command staff, and has replaced them with qualified individuals. Did Chief O’Brien do the impossible of pleasing everyone? Of course not, like we said, that is simply impossible. But he has made very sound decisions that will lead this department into the future on a positive note.
Chief O’Brien has a very large task ahead of him and should be commended for taking on the job. We ask that you give Chief O’Brien time. It took years to get where we are now. Chief O’Brien is working under restraints. He doesn’t have the power of magic to snap his fingers to make everything perfect.
Look around at the destruction that Louis Graham and Terrell Bolton left behind. Honestly, would you really want the job?
Blue Order 2009-34
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Org Chart
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Is Thursday the Day Of Reckoning?
Thursday August 13, 2009 will be 30 days from the conclusion of Terrell Bolton’s termination appeal hearing. It is a far gone conclusion Bolton’s termination will be upheld.
Will this be a day of reckoning?
Is the department on the horizon of a new direction in management? Will there be house cleaning on the 4th floor? If so, and it is fully expected, how will it effect the command staff? How will it effect some in key positions, including aides, their take home cars, county supplied cellular phones, and the lush work schedule of Monday – Friday, with all weekends and holidays off?
Will the madness continue?
Stay tuned!
Will this be a day of reckoning?
Is the department on the horizon of a new direction in management? Will there be house cleaning on the 4th floor? If so, and it is fully expected, how will it effect the command staff? How will it effect some in key positions, including aides, their take home cars, county supplied cellular phones, and the lush work schedule of Monday – Friday, with all weekends and holidays off?
Will the madness continue?
Stay tuned!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Vernon And Terrell Still Topics In The News
Vernon Jones and Terrell Bolton are talked about briefly on the political talk show “The Georgia Gang”. Even in state politics they know Vernon and TeBo are idiots.
You can read what was said, compliments of the blog “Peach Pundit”
Click here.
You can read what was said, compliments of the blog “Peach Pundit”
Click here.
Friday, August 7, 2009
It Didn't Even Take 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours ago we started a new feature called "Open Post" because things were kind of slow around here. How silly of us.
On the eve of another multi-jurisdiction speeding crackdown as part of the “100 Days of Summer Heat”, Assistant Police Chief Rancifer has ordered all officers currently operating laser, who were trained by any agency other than Dekalb County, stop operating laser immediately.
It appears Rancifer is under the delusion that any other police agency, including the Georgia Public Training Center in Forsyth Georgia, is simply inadequate.
Not only is this an insult to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council who sets training standards for all police and sheriff agencies in the state of Georgia, it insults the fine departments who took the time to train some of our officers.
No matter where these officers are trained, it takes money. The money comes from the taxpayers. Now you have more taxpayer money wasted; wasted because you have fully trained officers not using their skills.
What is Rancifer’s plan, to re-train all these officers using the “DeKalb” way, costing the taxpayers even more money?
The Madness Continues
On the eve of another multi-jurisdiction speeding crackdown as part of the “100 Days of Summer Heat”, Assistant Police Chief Rancifer has ordered all officers currently operating laser, who were trained by any agency other than Dekalb County, stop operating laser immediately.
It appears Rancifer is under the delusion that any other police agency, including the Georgia Public Training Center in Forsyth Georgia, is simply inadequate.
Not only is this an insult to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council who sets training standards for all police and sheriff agencies in the state of Georgia, it insults the fine departments who took the time to train some of our officers.
No matter where these officers are trained, it takes money. The money comes from the taxpayers. Now you have more taxpayer money wasted; wasted because you have fully trained officers not using their skills.
What is Rancifer’s plan, to re-train all these officers using the “DeKalb” way, costing the taxpayers even more money?
The Madness Continues
Thursday, August 6, 2009
New Feature: "Open Post"
Some days the news is just plan slow or non-existent. Our department seems to be in a lull right now, but the possibility of that changing is guaranteed. You have to remember, Bolton's appointees are still in charge and running the asylum.
So our new feature is "Open Post". Open post is to address rumors, speculation of moves and recent events. The basic rules are (borrowing a title of a book): keep the facts fictional, and the fiction factual.
DeKalb Officers
So our new feature is "Open Post". Open post is to address rumors, speculation of moves and recent events. The basic rules are (borrowing a title of a book): keep the facts fictional, and the fiction factual.
DeKalb Officers
Monday, August 3, 2009
OMG! And This Guy Is On Obama's Short List for U.S. Fire Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin James Cochran must have taken lessons from recently terminated DeKalb Police Chief Terrell Bolton on take home car management. Imagine if he should win the nomination.
Now, close your eyes and imagine further that somehow he manages to bring Terrell Bolton on board as U.S. Police Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.......WAKE UP! It's just a nightmare!
Now, close your eyes and imagine further that somehow he manages to bring Terrell Bolton on board as U.S. Police Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.......WAKE UP! It's just a nightmare!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
New Layout
Hope everyone enjoys the new layout and scheme. Fill free to let us know what you think. Participate in the poll in the left column.
Thanks for reading and contributing.
Be safe.
DeKalb Officers
Thanks for reading and contributing.
Be safe.
DeKalb Officers
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Accused Racist, Co-Conspirator Is Now The Board of Commissioners Chief of Staff
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has rebuked the administration of former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones. The federal appeals court has denied the county’s request to dismiss a long-running discrimination lawsuit.
So compelling is the lawsuit, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the suit can proceed after the county filed an appeal. The court said in its ruling "DeKalb County embarked on a wholesale plan to replace its white managers with African Americans.” It also says there is “shocking” evidence of “an overt and unabashed pattern of discrimination.” The court continued by remarking "evidence shows “compellingly” that Jones “was the architect of a racially discriminatory scheme” and that “unquestionably, he spawned the claims the plaintiffs have brought against him.”
Morris Williams is a major player in the lawsuit, and was Vernon Jones' assistant county administrator. Since then, the commissioners were so impressed with his job performance; they have named him "Chief of Staff" to the Board of Commissioners.
The lawsuit is expected for trial in about 8 months. Rational reasoning would lead you to believe the county will settle out of court, less the chance of the finding of guilt resulting in such a monetary judgment, the county government will be brought to its knees.
But in the meantime, why was Morris Williams placed in such a position to continue his discriminatory practices? During his time as chief of staff, how many citizens trying to reach a commissioner have been discriminated against? The situation is perfect for him and the commissioners. Doubtfully there is a system in place documenting race of citizens and local business owners trying to reach a commissioner.
The entire board of commissioners need to explain how Williams was chosen and what are his qualifications other than being a racist.
Are the past discriminatory practices of our county government intentionally continuing as we speak?
Here is the link to the lawsuit filed.
The Madness Continues!
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