Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Cop + Doughnuts = Money For A Good Cause
Where is Adam Murphy when you need him?
Click here for AJC story
Click here for AJC story
Can't Answer The Tough Question?
Your refusal to answer the tough questions leads to suspicion Mr. Director.
Imagine Police Command Staff With Sensiblity. Somehow We Believe This Eludes Director Wiz(ard of Oz) Miller
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) -
Philly Cops No Longer Responding To Fender Benders
Starting this coming Monday, Philadelphia Police officers will no longer be responding to minor fender benders.
Motorists will have to fend for themselves and call the nearest police district on their own.
Philadelphia Police officials said they respond to nearly 70,000 auto accidents each year, adding about 10,000 do not require a police officer.
"We can save police response time and have officers available for more important, pressing issues," Lt. Frank Vanore explained.
Beginning Monday, accidents that involve vehicles that can be safely driven away and no injuries to report can now exchange information and file a police report on the phone.
"If there's an issue that you don't feel can be resolved without the officer there, the dispatcher will evaluate that on the phone when you call 911 and then he/she will have an officer respond," Lt. Vanore said.
Several other cities, including Chicago, are already utilizing the policy.
Philly Cops No Longer Responding To Fender Benders
Starting this coming Monday, Philadelphia Police officers will no longer be responding to minor fender benders.Motorists will have to fend for themselves and call the nearest police district on their own.
Philadelphia Police officials said they respond to nearly 70,000 auto accidents each year, adding about 10,000 do not require a police officer.
"We can save police response time and have officers available for more important, pressing issues," Lt. Frank Vanore explained.
Beginning Monday, accidents that involve vehicles that can be safely driven away and no injuries to report can now exchange information and file a police report on the phone.
"If there's an issue that you don't feel can be resolved without the officer there, the dispatcher will evaluate that on the phone when you call 911 and then he/she will have an officer respond," Lt. Vanore said.
Several other cities, including Chicago, are already utilizing the policy.
GSU Study of Dekalb's Organizational and Structure Analysis
Some have asked that we post Georgia State University's study into DeKalb's organization and structure.
Click here to read it in it's entirety.
Click here to read it in it's entirety.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Terrell Bolton's Attorney Files Motion
Terrell Bolton's attorney, Bill McKinney has filed another motion before the court. But this time it was to withdraw as counsel! Just too freaking funny!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Study Shows DeKalb Could Eliminate 909 Jobs, 33 Percent of Those Are In The C.E.O. Office
Will the commissioners do the right thing and get the county budget under control, or will they kowtow to the possible lost votes of laid off family members?
We're betting they will spin the study done by Georgia State University and make some kind of ridiculous statement like Micheal Bell got it right and GSU got it wrong.
The AJC points out "DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett’s populations differ by less than 100,000 residents. DeKalb has 8,077 employees, while Cobb has 4,600 and Gwinnett has 4,800."
"DeKalb has more residents who live below poverty level and twice as many police calls for service." Can we be any prouder?
If Burrell Ellis is having a hard time trying to decide who to layoff from his staff, we suggest he start with Shelia Edwards, Michael Bell and W.Z. Miller
Click here for AJC article.
We're betting they will spin the study done by Georgia State University and make some kind of ridiculous statement like Micheal Bell got it right and GSU got it wrong.
The AJC points out "DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett’s populations differ by less than 100,000 residents. DeKalb has 8,077 employees, while Cobb has 4,600 and Gwinnett has 4,800."
"DeKalb has more residents who live below poverty level and twice as many police calls for service." Can we be any prouder?
If Burrell Ellis is having a hard time trying to decide who to layoff from his staff, we suggest he start with Shelia Edwards, Michael Bell and W.Z. Miller
Click here for AJC article.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Breaking News: ONE MILLON!
At 1:45 EST we got our millionth page hit! We never dreamed your blog would be such a success.
Thank you to everyone who has visited and commented.
Thank you to everyone who has visited and commented.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
You Gotta Love A Good Home Defense System
Homeowner shoots and kills would be armed robbery suspect and wounds the dead guy's partner. You gotta love it. One thing for sure, the dead guy won't try that again!
The perfect home defense system.
Remember, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. Always carry.
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The perfect home defense system.
Remember, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. Always carry.
Click here for more.
Case Is Proven For Police Reserve Unit
The county is slashing private security guards from government buildings, meaning, beat officers will be pulled off the streets to take up the slack. In turn, the citizens of DeKalb County go unprotected while their neighborhood officer seats in a building, at a financial cost probably double that of private security.
Not included, are the 4 officers permanently assigned to building housing our fine C.E.O., Burrell Ellis (and you thought the "elite mentality" of Vernon Jones was gone) and the officer assigned to guard the Maloof Building.
If Burrell Ellis and the commissioners are really interested in protecting our citizens, they would implement the police reserve unit and let these officers guard these buildings, at no cost to the taxpayers.
Oh, we forgot, logic and government can not coexist.
Click here for AJC article.
Not included, are the 4 officers permanently assigned to building housing our fine C.E.O., Burrell Ellis (and you thought the "elite mentality" of Vernon Jones was gone) and the officer assigned to guard the Maloof Building.
If Burrell Ellis and the commissioners are really interested in protecting our citizens, they would implement the police reserve unit and let these officers guard these buildings, at no cost to the taxpayers.
Oh, we forgot, logic and government can not coexist.
Click here for AJC article.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Caught on Tape: Fulton Sheriff Investigates Deputy's Altercation With Braves Fan
We don't like bashing our own, but gezz, stupid is as stupid does.
As the Braves game ended Saturday and fans spilled out of Turner Field, a confrontation developed in one of the parking lots. And a man named Matt Lear hit the record button on his video camera.
As the Braves game ended Saturday and fans spilled out of Turner Field, a confrontation developed in one of the parking lots. And a man named Matt Lear hit the record button on his video camera.
"Nobody told you to touch my motorcycle," a man in a law enforcement uniform is heard saying to another man.
Lear edited the video, highlighting what appears to be the hand of the law enforcement officer striking the head of man whom Lear says was a baseball fan. It occurred in the blue parking lot along Fulton Street.
The Fulton County sheriff's office says it appears that the officer is one of its deputies, still unidentified. Sheriff Ted Jackson issued a statement, saying "There is an internal affairs investigation underway concerning this matter and we will follow the evidence wherever it leads us. Please be certain that this type of behavior will not be tolerated."
A Fulton county sheriff's spokeswoman says it's unclear whether the deputy actually arrested anybody.
The video goes on to show two men apologizing -- and the deputy handcuffing and threatening to use his taser on one of them.
The deputy was apparently working an off-duty job outside the stadium and employed for the night by the Atlanta Braves. A spokeswoman for the Braves says they, too, are investigating.
Doug Richards WXIA TV
DeKalb Officers: Now, if someone who just tell the APD cop directing traffic at the coroner of Capital and Georgia Ave to turn down the music coming from his private motorcycle! What an example he is setting.Sunday, April 18, 2010
Dekalb Officers Speak Wins Award
For the month of February 2010 our post "Is Freaknik Coming Back? was the most popular of the local blog "Community Radar". We won $65.00 which has been donated to the Wounded Warriors Project.
As of this posting, we are just over 7000 page hits shy of reaching ONE MILLION page hits. Thanks to all who read and support our blog.
DeKalb Officers
As of this posting, we are just over 7000 page hits shy of reaching ONE MILLION page hits. Thanks to all who read and support our blog.
DeKalb Officers
Commentator "LoFlyer" Speaks On Early Retirement
I heard as of last week 850 employees of the 1200 eligible took the county up on its retirement offer, over shooting the desired total of 550 by 300 and proving DeKalb employees are smarter than our commissioners give us credit for.
I kept my mouth shut on the retirement offer because I am self-centered and wanted the best deal possible leaving the county. Now that it is done, I have to ask both our commissioners and pension board (PB), "What the hell were you thinking?" when you came up with this gold plated jewel? As neither group intends to release their assumptions or the thinking behind the plan I will offer my thoughts and observations on the subject.
Little information was provided by the pension board except the bare-bones proposals of the various plans and options. I did hear that the board members primary concern was making sure they were individually included in the incentive. That is all hearsay and I invite any pension board member to explain why the "gold-plate" option was chosen.
My theory on the decision is that most of the assumptions used by the BOC and the PB were wrong, and that most of the PB was more interested in their personal welfare than what was best for the employees, retirees and the county. Probably the worst assumption made was by the BOC on employee working conditions, salary and morale.
I personally work in a dump that if it was inspected by OSHA would probably be shut down for structural damage. We are normally severely understaffed and underpaid, and our morale sux because the BOC's atrocious relationship with employees, to the point that they have to hang large posters in the county buildings so that employees will recognize who they are and quit making embarrassing comments in their presence.
Many of the eligible employees would of left with just being allowed to retire with no penalty and no incentives. The pension board appears as I have said earlier to have been more concerned with their personal benefits when leaving. An interesting question is how many of the pension board are eligible and taking the early retirement incentive?
I could be entirely wrong on my theories but the absence of any public discussion on the matter would lead one to believe the worst. My new calculations on the payout is 850 employees times 18 grand equals 15,300,000 dollars. I am truly sorry, mates!
I kept my mouth shut on the retirement offer because I am self-centered and wanted the best deal possible leaving the county. Now that it is done, I have to ask both our commissioners and pension board (PB), "What the hell were you thinking?" when you came up with this gold plated jewel? As neither group intends to release their assumptions or the thinking behind the plan I will offer my thoughts and observations on the subject.
Little information was provided by the pension board except the bare-bones proposals of the various plans and options. I did hear that the board members primary concern was making sure they were individually included in the incentive. That is all hearsay and I invite any pension board member to explain why the "gold-plate" option was chosen.
My theory on the decision is that most of the assumptions used by the BOC and the PB were wrong, and that most of the PB was more interested in their personal welfare than what was best for the employees, retirees and the county. Probably the worst assumption made was by the BOC on employee working conditions, salary and morale.
I personally work in a dump that if it was inspected by OSHA would probably be shut down for structural damage. We are normally severely understaffed and underpaid, and our morale sux because the BOC's atrocious relationship with employees, to the point that they have to hang large posters in the county buildings so that employees will recognize who they are and quit making embarrassing comments in their presence.
Many of the eligible employees would of left with just being allowed to retire with no penalty and no incentives. The pension board appears as I have said earlier to have been more concerned with their personal benefits when leaving. An interesting question is how many of the pension board are eligible and taking the early retirement incentive?
I could be entirely wrong on my theories but the absence of any public discussion on the matter would lead one to believe the worst. My new calculations on the payout is 850 employees times 18 grand equals 15,300,000 dollars. I am truly sorry, mates!
Friday, April 16, 2010
DeKalb Police Unit Strikes And Kills Pedestrian
A woman was struck and killed by a DeKalb County patrol car Friday morning,
Investigators said the officer was traveling on Covington Highway near Wesley Chapel Road when the pedestrian walked out into the street.
A DeKalb police representative said the officer couldn't stop in time and struck the woman.
Officials said the officer was not on the way to a scene and didn't have lights and sirens activated.
WSB News
Investigators said the officer was traveling on Covington Highway near Wesley Chapel Road when the pedestrian walked out into the street.
A DeKalb police representative said the officer couldn't stop in time and struck the woman.
Officials said the officer was not on the way to a scene and didn't have lights and sirens activated.
WSB News
Thursday, April 15, 2010
1 House, 5 Shootings, 2 Dead In Non Taxpayer Zone
Another reason to use crime tracker before you move into a neighborhood.
Just What The Hell Is a Queue?
Shelia Edwards, Burrell Ellis' communications director once again proves she is nothing more that an inept, complete bumbling idiot.
One has to question Burrell Ellis's decision making by keeping the village idiot on the payroll.
Was 911 Caller Put On Hold While House Burns Down? Deja Vu?
In her statement to the AJC, she may as well had said: All depends on what the meaning of is, is.
Click here for AJC article
One has to question Burrell Ellis's decision making by keeping the village idiot on the payroll.
Was 911 Caller Put On Hold While House Burns Down? Deja Vu?
In her statement to the AJC, she may as well had said: All depends on what the meaning of is, is.
Click here for AJC article
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Looks Like The Freaks Are Coming!
How many will show up? Who knows. But we have a masterful idea on how to keep them out of DeKalb County. Just park the Magic Buses that Burrell Ellis did not get rid of at the county line with a beat car guarding it and poof! Magic! No problems.
Perp Steals Tucker Precinct Unit While Handcuffed
By Mike Morris
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A handcuffed suspect managed to steal a DeKalb County police car overnight, hitting an officer as he drove off from a traffic stop.
More DeKalb County news
The officer suffered only minor injuries in the 1:15 a.m. incident at Memorial Drive and Rays Road, DeKalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said.
Parish told the AJC that the suspect, whose name was not immediately released, was detained for providing false information. The man was handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a patrol car.
She said the officer had returned to the stopped car when he noticed that the suspect had climbed through the partition into the front seat of the police cruiser "and was in the process of stealing the unit."
The suspect ditched the patrol car about a mile away in the parking lot of Value Village, Parish said. The suspect was found about an hour later in woods behind the Windchase Apartments on Hambrick Road, she said. He was still handcuffed.
The suspect faces a number of charges, including robbery and felony obstruction, Parish said.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A handcuffed suspect managed to steal a DeKalb County police car overnight, hitting an officer as he drove off from a traffic stop.
More DeKalb County news
The officer suffered only minor injuries in the 1:15 a.m. incident at Memorial Drive and Rays Road, DeKalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said.
Parish told the AJC that the suspect, whose name was not immediately released, was detained for providing false information. The man was handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a patrol car.
She said the officer had returned to the stopped car when he noticed that the suspect had climbed through the partition into the front seat of the police cruiser "and was in the process of stealing the unit."
The suspect ditched the patrol car about a mile away in the parking lot of Value Village, Parish said. The suspect was found about an hour later in woods behind the Windchase Apartments on Hambrick Road, she said. He was still handcuffed.
The suspect faces a number of charges, including robbery and felony obstruction, Parish said.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The City of Dunwoody Considering Leaving DeKalb's E-911
In a memorandum from Dunwoody's city manager to the city's mayor and city council, it appears the city of Dunwoody is posed to leave DeKalb's E-911 system. This will be discussed Monday night, April 12, 2010.
Even as the county collects all 911 charges from both wired and wireless phone lines in the City of Dunwoody, the county refuses to dedicate a radio channel for the Dunwoody Police. Because Dunwoody Police doesn't have a dedicated channel, their calls, especially emergency calls are delayed.
Who can blame them? Especially after the fiasco with fire dispatched that caused the death of a Dunwoody resident. Not to mention the antiquated hardware and software of DeKalb's E-911 system.
How long has it been since we supposedly went digital, and emergency calls are still be dispatched to wrong precincts and absolutely nothing is being done to correct it?
The City of Dunwoody would be wise to seek their own E-911 system or share one with another city.
The commissioners of DeKalb County would be wise to ask for an outside investigation into our E-911 system to expose the waste, maybe theft and fraud of taxpayer money, before there is another preventable death.
Click here for the memorandum.
Click here for City of Dunwoody City Council meeting agenda.
Even as the county collects all 911 charges from both wired and wireless phone lines in the City of Dunwoody, the county refuses to dedicate a radio channel for the Dunwoody Police. Because Dunwoody Police doesn't have a dedicated channel, their calls, especially emergency calls are delayed.
Who can blame them? Especially after the fiasco with fire dispatched that caused the death of a Dunwoody resident. Not to mention the antiquated hardware and software of DeKalb's E-911 system.
How long has it been since we supposedly went digital, and emergency calls are still be dispatched to wrong precincts and absolutely nothing is being done to correct it?
The City of Dunwoody would be wise to seek their own E-911 system or share one with another city.
The commissioners of DeKalb County would be wise to ask for an outside investigation into our E-911 system to expose the waste, maybe theft and fraud of taxpayer money, before there is another preventable death.
Click here for the memorandum.
Click here for City of Dunwoody City Council meeting agenda.
Special Ops Motor Officer Involved In Accident
Special Ops Motorcycle Officer Sergeant Kenny Anderson was involved in an on duty vehicle accident today. Sgt. Anderson received broken bones and other injuries when a car pulled in front on him causing them collide.
Sgt. Anderson was transported to Grady Hospital and is in stable condition.
Click here for more
Sgt. Anderson was transported to Grady Hospital and is in stable condition.
Click here for more
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Terminated Fireman In Fatal Dunwoody House Fire Gets Job Back
Just as Captain Motes said all along, not enough information was dispatched.
How long before the communications division is investigated and personnel are fired over the handling of this call? It ain't gonna happen.
How long before the communications division is investigated and personnel are fired over the handling of this call? It ain't gonna happen.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Update On Torrey Thompson Case
Torrey Thompson's oral arguments have been moved to May 17, 2010 at 10am.
Justice Nahmias has recused himself from the case. He is being replaced by Judge Jim Bodifrod, hence the need to reschedule.
Justice Nahmias has recused himself from the case. He is being replaced by Judge Jim Bodifrod, hence the need to reschedule.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Jonestown
Read WXIA's Doug Richards account of Vernon Jones' reaction when his racial discrimination guilty verdict was read. Too bad there isn't video.
Click here for Live Apartment Fire
Click here for Live Apartment Fire
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Speaking of Stupid Is As Stupid Does....
By popular demand, here is the famous YouTube video of U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D), 4th District of Georgia, meaning DeKalb County, making his constituents proud!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Keisha Williams files suit against DeKalb County and others for wrongful termination.
DeKalb County Superior Court case # 10CV2087
DeKalb County Superior Court case # 10CV2087
GUILTY!
Vernon Jones and DeKalb County have been proven guilty for racial discrimination.
Click here for AJC article.
Stay tuned for more.
Click here for AJC article.
Stay tuned for more.
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