tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post3924710660930497304..comments2024-03-10T17:17:00.115-04:00Comments on Dekalb Officers Speak: Open Post......Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-76932213122867363072009-10-29T01:47:26.607-04:002009-10-29T01:47:26.607-04:00A response for "Think About It Said"
Un...A response for "Think About It Said"<br /><br />Understand that speed does not cause accidents. Risk-taking and more commonly distracted drivers do. Speed, if a factor, increases the severity of the outcome in an accident.<br /><br />For example, our interstates are designed and modeled after the German autobahns. In rural areas, they have unrestricted speed limits. That means anyone can go as fast as they like. The difference between the Germans and us is that they are highly disciplined drivers. For the most part, they are obedient and respect the law. They pay attention and DRIVE THE CAR. They do not allow themselves to be distracted or engage in activities that cause distraction. They pay an enormous price to be licensed so they respect the priviledge.<br /><br />Now, here in the United States, we have drivers on our roads, legal and not, who come from all over the place or backgrounds. And all of the bad driving habits with them. So, don't blame speed. Blame talking on cell phones, texting, eating, drinking, dancing, reading, putting on make-up, changing clothes, surfing the net on Blackberrys, checking emails, changing CD's, failing to signal, following too closely, running red lights, blocking intersections, cutting clearances too close, failing to yield, failing to stop, rubber-necking past accident scenes, Move Over Law violations, etc., etc., etc. All of these and more are the real culprits to the accidents we see. All of these contribute to the number of accidents, property damage, injuries, and deaths on our roadways more so collectively than DUI's and speed.<br /><br />So "Think About It Said", how good of a driver are you? Can you honestly say that you have never engaged even once on a daily basis in any of these distractions or bad driving habits while driving? I think not. Having investigated hundreds of accidents and witnessing all of these while I patrol, or drive on and off-duty, this is the real truth. Speed does not cause accidents. It just makes accidents worse.<br /><br />Having said that, the next time you see a police officer on patrol traveling, show some respect. Not only for the officer, but yourself. Obey all laws! If you think failing to obey the laws and disregarding the officer's presence is okay and legal, your playing with a venomous snake. Better watch out. We just might bite.<br /><br />For my fellow officers, remember, the civilians are watching us too. Set a good example. The laws apply to us as well with some exceptions as outlined by the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-54093037653565261102009-10-19T22:04:05.697-04:002009-10-19T22:04:05.697-04:00FYI, this blog sucks now that the people running i...FYI, this blog sucks now that the people running it or obviously being controlled by the currrent command staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-61039697524463035102009-10-16T20:02:50.252-04:002009-10-16T20:02:50.252-04:00How is it that a MPO in Property Room can have a t...How is it that a MPO in Property Room can have a take home vehicle and be out on FMLA til December and the vehicle sits in her driveway. You would think that the Property Room personnel might need this van, unless the Sgt. of this area is aware of this. I thought when you were out on OJI or FMLA the vehicle is to be parked at the perspective area. Just wondering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-21261398810432801562009-10-14T18:17:22.952-04:002009-10-14T18:17:22.952-04:00Any comments on what will happen to our health ins...Any comments on what will happen to our health insurance if Obama care passes?<br /><br />Any comments on our pension,like the return that was posted a couple of weeks ago?<br /><br />Any comments on why we don't get updates from our pension rep's?<br /><br />Didn't think so, just keep bitching about who has a drive home car etc and let the big stuff go unnoticed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-60029076607541961822009-10-14T13:47:09.229-04:002009-10-14T13:47:09.229-04:00Is it just me or has this blog become very boring ...Is it just me or has this blog become very boring since the blog authors post about everything but DKPD. We know and see whats in the news, dont need it here. Dont really give a crap about the DA's office either. The blog author is removing front page post like Mooneyham with no explanation. Dont think that would have happened in the past. Oh well just wondering what the heck is going on. Appears they are trying to make everyone think its all warm and fuzzy at DKPD which is total BS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-65323813654204584862009-10-13T18:46:35.743-04:002009-10-13T18:46:35.743-04:00Three die in a 41 on Hwy 78.
I wonder if SPEEDING...Three die in a 41 on Hwy 78.<br /><br />I wonder if SPEEDING had something to do with it?<br /><br />People...its time to slow down!<br /><br />Civilians and Officers (on-duty and off duty) need to consider if speeding is really worth the few minutes saved. Unless you are traveling hundreds of miles, you won't save much.<br /><br />You may not get a ticket because there is little enforcement or you can flash a badge....but you just may have an accident. <br /><br />Playing Russian Roulette with your life and the lives of others on the interstate isn't worth the few minutes saved. <br /><br />It only takes seconds to end your life or change it for the balance.Think about itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-22932895122171283242009-10-13T16:33:06.270-04:002009-10-13T16:33:06.270-04:00OK, from now on just take your prisoner to Grady H...OK, from now on just take your prisoner to Grady Hospital and the Jail people will be there to pick out who is in perfect health enough to be admitted to jail ...oh wait..the DA''s office will be there too so they can pick the best candidate for a plea...THEN you can take the selected few to the jail.This new proceedure will save a lot of waisted time and effort.Someone get this on a blue order ASAP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-44585793974380331822009-10-13T16:20:54.999-04:002009-10-13T16:20:54.999-04:00Ya know..the stress from inside of the DKPD is far...Ya know..the stress from inside of the DKPD is far, FAR worse than the stress from the crooks and dealing with the public.Working for a bunch of Schitzo's is a lot worse than the psycho's out side of the place...how's that for an observation? SERENITY NOW !!!!!!! ;-}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-1404711418325121782009-10-12T10:41:00.588-04:002009-10-12T10:41:00.588-04:00The officer did the best he could,considering he w...The officer did the best he could,considering he was alone and attempting to arrest a nude suspect. For us to use force(oc) on a suspect and then go 10-8 is unbelievable. Is this Mayberry PD? Like a previous poster said, Im sure nothing will happen to the Duty Commander for his/her gross incompetence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-78502927455834941442009-10-11T20:53:35.886-04:002009-10-11T20:53:35.886-04:00That sounds believable, given the incompetence and...That sounds believable, given the incompetence and arrogance of so many rookies that seems to be a prerequisite to getting hired recently.<br /><br />I heard about a veteran MPO getting written up because he told a rookie that he should get out of athe brand new Crown Vic he loaded up and let a veteran officer drive it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-53318980161844976512009-10-11T20:43:08.537-04:002009-10-11T20:43:08.537-04:00Where the heck did the Mooneyham post go? Yall bee...Where the heck did the Mooneyham post go? Yall been bought off or promised a promotion or what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-68579198345481743562009-10-11T17:01:14.219-04:002009-10-11T17:01:14.219-04:00Before any supervisor ever got involved, the offic...Before any supervisor ever got involved, the officer screwed the entire thing up. He just sprayed the guy and then watched him run into his apartment. He NEVER even made an attempt to take the guy into custody. I am not taking up for the supervisors involved but unfortunately I think I know what really happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-65064842200869369502009-10-11T10:34:07.492-04:002009-10-11T10:34:07.492-04:00Who was the duty commander who decided we're g...Who was the duty commander who decided we're girl scouts and not police?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-3811851832825282292009-10-11T07:18:26.227-04:002009-10-11T07:18:26.227-04:00It wasn't the Sergeants decision, it was the d...It wasn't the Sergeants decision, it was the duty commander's decision. The Sgt was just following orders.....even though the order sounds improper or illegal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-30118766343101491962009-10-10T21:51:11.506-04:002009-10-10T21:51:11.506-04:00That Sgt is an idiot. I'll say it to their fa...That Sgt is an idiot. I'll say it to their face if you'll post their name here. Naming names is the only way this nonsense will stop.<br /><br />Haven't you ever heard of "hot pursuit?" You didn't even need a search warrant to chase that perp into his house. <br /><br />What the hell is going on in this department when we have supervisors telling us we can't arrest people who we have charges on and who run from us??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-54070438885776484582009-10-10T09:18:55.585-04:002009-10-10T09:18:55.585-04:00Whats up with these double standards? The other ni...Whats up with these double standards? The other night at Tucker officers used OC on a naked suspect. The suspect was able to run inside his house and lock the front door. The duty commander told the officers to go 10-8, leaving the suspect inside his home. WTF! They didnt even get warrants on the guy. Good thing he didnt die from the OC exposure. Im sure if a peasant sergeant wouldve made the decision to go 10-8 he wouldve been suspended!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-25603883941238205322009-10-08T17:52:05.082-04:002009-10-08T17:52:05.082-04:00Whats the gossip on the latest prom. Nobody bitchi...Whats the gossip on the latest prom. Nobody bitching must have been a great success with the great new miller time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-88046136532113523992009-10-06T05:55:44.596-04:002009-10-06T05:55:44.596-04:00How much does it take for the Dekalb Police websit...How much does it take for the Dekalb Police website administrator to remove TEBO from photos in areas such as National Night Out 2008. We have already had the 2009 version of National Night Out. Why do we pay the people who control this.Either lazy or sabotage on current Chief.<br /><br />concerned citizenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-31408357426665214502009-10-05T20:52:31.496-04:002009-10-05T20:52:31.496-04:00To the previous poster....basically the county is ...To the previous poster....basically the county is going to hell in a handbasket and everyone that you knew has probably retired or sought greener pastures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-46722022158156038772009-10-05T11:18:46.464-04:002009-10-05T11:18:46.464-04:00Is anyone assigned to keep the DKPD website update...Is anyone assigned to keep the DKPD website updated and current? It seems that pct cmdrs names, ofc of the month, the listing of the command staff are always old and outdated. Also, did the dept give up on the monthly newsletters? This is minor stuff compared to everything else going on ,I know. But as a former ofc I like to see how the dept is doing, and where folks are now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-84031859514646743862009-10-05T09:39:06.503-04:002009-10-05T09:39:06.503-04:00Chief O'Brien and Police Alliance has only ask...Chief O'Brien and Police Alliance has only asked all the faithful bloggers to contribute $50 dollars for a Gala that provides $100,000 of life insurance for your families and the faithful whiners on the blog let him down. They stood at attention when TEBO called and showed up in great numbers. Chief continue to run this Department like you have been groomed to with good sound decisions. You know who is on your team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-41918353421962941482009-10-04T17:13:21.158-04:002009-10-04T17:13:21.158-04:00I'll second that on Becker and Morrison.
Gwin...I'll second that on Becker and Morrison.<br /><br />Gwinnett may do more bragging, but those two get more money and dope.<br /><br />You don't need to be on a special team to do interdiction. Being on an interdiction team doesn't give you magical powers. Hang out on the interstates. People lots of people over. Look for indicators. Don't be in a hurry to scribe them a 10-67 and go 10-8. Dig deep. Gather intelligence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-82423313381624784132009-10-04T13:32:56.893-04:002009-10-04T13:32:56.893-04:00I hear that only 20 to 30 officers applied for CID...I hear that only 20 to 30 officers applied for CID for this last advertisement. This is out of a 1000 man police department. Far too many officers in uniform (including supervisors) just want to complain about what they do not have and what they are not allowed to do. But when you really get down to asking people to apply for many specialized positions like CID all you hear is excuses. Oh I just can not work those hours. I have to work my extra jobs. My wife will not let me work CID because of the hours. I just do not want to be on call. There are some really good officers and supervisors in the Uniform Division but there are also a lot of cry babies who want to talk about CID but have no interest in actually doing it. Step up to the plate and take a swing or shut to hell up!<br /><br />By the way, Becker and Morrison are good at what they do because of years of hard work, training and experience. The same can be said of other specialized positions within the department. You can not just create a new unit and expect success. You actually have to know what you are doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-31474916120441002422009-10-03T10:15:52.415-04:002009-10-03T10:15:52.415-04:00Interdiction Team - I was told that Higdon once p...Interdiction Team - I was told that Higdon once proposed such a team and was shot down.Good things never happennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067361049814621194.post-41939582879559248802009-10-03T00:33:14.073-04:002009-10-03T00:33:14.073-04:00ICP needs to be leveled down to about two officers...ICP needs to be leveled down to about two officers per precinct.....there needs to be a county wide highway interdiction team formed like Gwinnett and every other smart agency...who does interdiction besides Becker and Morrison????!!!! HELLO BRASS!!! You guys want money how bout seizing some of the millions of dollars in cash and dope that drive past you on our highways every day!!!NEED INTERDICTION TEAMnoreply@blogger.com