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Executive Order - Take Home Vehicles 2009.05.01

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Everyone is so busy answering 911 calls, who has time to eat, much less eat with one (1) or more peers even.

Oh; that's right, how silly of us. Must be some of Gerry's kids: ICP

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Breaking News! Supremes Tell Terrell Bolton That His Case Against the City of Dallas Is No Good

He’s trying to hold on to his job as top cop in DeKalb County, Georgia---which isn’t stopping Terrell Bolton form also pursuing his wrongful termination claim filed against the city of Dallas. But you know who is putting a stop to it? The Supreme Court of the United States of America, which today ruled that Bolton can’t reopen his case against the city for his 2003 firing.

Bolton’s attorneys have long claimed that former City Manager Ted Benavides didn’t follow proper procedure when ousting Bolton. He took the case all the way to D.C., where the Supremes said this morning, Thanks, but we are all good here.

Is it true one of the justices was heard muttering........loser.

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To Be Auctioned!

Soon to be auctioned at the next DeKalb County surplus vehicle auction: 5 American Eagle Recreation Vehicles valued at 2.5 million dollars at the time of purchase. These vehicles were used by a now twice terminated chief of police in his ill-conceived Interactive Community Policing initiative.

The vehicles, formerly known as "Magic Buses" proved to have no magic at all.

They are currently being stripped of any and all police markings to be readied for the auction block. It will interesting to see the hosing the taxpayers of DeKalb County will take.

Center Precinct Magic Bus Is Broken............Again

With great anticipation, Center Precinct's Magic Bus was returned after being out of service for repairs for nearly 3 months. Wouldn't you know the damn thing breaks down again? And for the exact same problems it was shopped for!

We are told it took 4 ICP officers randomly pushing bottoms to get where it could be limped back to the precinct. Sad thing is, Center Precinct line officers were backed up on calls and ICP was unavailable to assist because they were trying to fix the Magic Bus.

How many ICP officers does it take to change a light bulb?

Magic Buses Out of Action for Up to 6 Months

You know, this video and Assistant Chief Helms pretty much speaks for itself.

We just can't do any better

Is Bolton in Panic Mode?

Of all nights, Christmas night, someone has panicked and ordered an emergency call up of the entire command staff and ICP along with the Magic Buses. The media has been alerted and are assembled at headquarters.

What could possibly being going on for such a drastic action on Christmas night? Does it have a code name such as ‘Back on the Block”, “Broken Window”, and Winter Freeze? Maybe it’s called “Scrooge of Texas”.

Hate it for the ICP guys who were relaxing at the house. But hey, that’s why you have take home cars.

Is there dissension within the ICP units? Stay tuned.

Bolton travels to Europe

Chief TeBo is currently in Europe. Some are wondering if he is there for personal reasons or business. We have inside information it is business. Bolton is globe trotting promoting his ICP concept.









Here he is seen addressing a group of German police.

A comment from an Anonymous contributor, worthy of a front-page post.

Ah the good ole car situation raises it head. Do you really think this is the first time we've had vehicle problems? There are many reasons for the so called shortage and a lot of it has absolutely nothing to do with Chief Bolton although he definitely hasn't helped the situation.

The real problem started back when Chief Moody instituted the 4/3 and the team concept. Having 2 watches on the road without increasing your fleet was a problem. So 4-6 years later we are still having the same problem. The departments only get a certain amount of vehicles per year. Chiefs have requested more but there are always budget concerns. No one ever wants to pay for equipment. In Chief Bolton's first budget he requested numerous items that almost all officers supported. NOT ONE significant item was approved by the BOC. One of those items was requesting funds for the take home car program. You could look at the ICP cars as a jump start to that program. Or you can come on an anonymous blog and whine about a program you probably didn't put in for because it would have disrupted your life. Another idea would be maybe some of our officers could drive with a little more regard for their safety and quit wrecking due to cranial-rectal inversion. You'd be amazed at the amount of money spent on vehicle repairs. I am not a Bolton supporter, far from it, but we need to keep staying with the facts or this just becomes a b*itch page that makes us all look stupid.

Are we really so jealous of ICP officers and their cars that they have become a major issue? I am a dedicated and hard working member of this once proud police department. I'm not in it for the free food, free apartment, part-time job money, or any other side thing it seems so many officers concentrate on. I only ask for the support and leadership we so justly deserve. Lets fight our public battle on that front and maybe, just maybe we'll get the help we need. The good Lord knows we need it.

This question was asked during the June 26 CEO debates. Stan Watson did not participate.

"Police Chief Terrell Bolton has put forth a road map for success plan for the DeKalb County Police Department, which does have a $100 million price tag if implemented. Do you support the plan, and if so how do you intend to pay for it?
"

Complements of Rusty Tanton co-founder of the Georgia Podcast Network.

Houston, we have a problem

Bolton claims there is not enough money to purchase Tasers and other equipment for the department. But yet he wants to send every lieutenant, captain, major, deputy chief and all the ICP officers, in increments of 10, to spend a week with the Houston Texas P.D. for training.

And the total cost of this would be? Maybe the equal amount it would cost to purchase Tasers for at least half the street officers?

What does Houston have that we don’t, a lower crime rate maybe?

Maybe to save cost, they would travel and sleep on the magic buses. At least get some use out of them.

ICP Unit to be renamed?

Have you wondered why they are asking for volunteers to drive the ICP buses? It appears the ICP unit and its buses are not catching on with the public.
As you all know, the Chief likes to use cute little catch phrases. To keep in line with his redundant “New Start, New Beginning”, “The Vision Continues” and “Road to Success”, the ICP unit will be renamed to “The Magic Bus Squad”.
When there is a rise in crime in a particular area, The Magic Bus Squad will be deployed and magically, the crime is reduced. There will be a study to determine exactly why these buses have such power. What really confuses the Command Staff is these buses lack any power unless a dedicated number of officers from the precincts are deployed along with them. Also they are finding, the buses have no power even when ICP officers are deployed with it.

What is the County doing to curb soaring fuel cost?

I have said previously that I believe that police officers should be paid enough to afford to live within, and be an integral part of, the communities they serve and protect. John's Creek offers housing stipends to it's officers who choose to live within the City and I believe it's step in the right direction in giving these officers a stake in the community as well making them available for emergency calls if the need arises.

Georgia Law prohibits public employees from being required to live within the boundaries of a municipality as a condition of employment. However, there are cities that have cleverly gone around such laws by requiring their employees to live not necessarily in the municipality, but within a certain distance of their work station.

If Dunwoody were to become a city, I'm not sure if the City Counsel would set such strict requirements on residency, but like John's Creek they may choose to offer reasonable housing benefits for those who do decide to live in the city limits.

What Dunwoody resident wouldn't want a Dunwoody Police car parked in the neighborhood from time to time and think of the huge gas savings on those take home cars.

Just an idea that was reinforced after seeing this news clip.


www.dunwoodynorth.org Monday, May 19, 2008

In Door Firing Ranges? We Don't Need No Stinking In Door Firing Ranges, We Have RV's!

Over the past week, Gwinnett County Police Department was heavily advertising a job fair on various radio stations in the metro area. They were boasting of their state of the art police academy, a driving track and, not 1, but 3 in-door firing ranges. Oh, and they have take home cars……for everyone.

Well, they have nothing on DeKalb County Police. We have an academy that is a converted school built probably in the ‘60’s. We have an OUTDOOR firing range, but just one, who needs 3? Driving track? We have I-285. And where we really leave Gwinnett in the dust: We have 6 RV’s. They have none! Oh, and we don’t have take home cars (unless you are ICP)
We win!

Skeptical, Comments: Productivy and the RV's

Chief Bolton credited the RV's with 100 tickets in two days on Shallowford Road.

If anyone has it, I'd love to see a picture of the RV out on one of those PO's/Traffic Stops on Shallowford Rd.

I'm sure it's a nice ride, but I'll bet its 0-60 acceleration speed leaves a lot to be desired.

Anonymous Responds to "Shameful Pictures"...

Mr. or Ms. Disappointed, since you have already been in one of the wasteful RVs, then you should know that there is nothing in there other than what you saw in the pictures posted on this blog.

A Comment From PatsQB

I'm baaaack! Johns Creek is great, except for the trooper hats, but that is my only complaint. Wanna know the best part of Johns Creek? The best part is that it is NOT DeKalb County. We will be hiring again in October.

Also I checked, the Margarita story is true and not a rumor. Apparently the county has gotten lawyers involved and thats why the story hasn't ran.

Who can tell the pictures are stock. I sat in one of those campers for three hours one morning. Thats exactly how they look, marble floors and granite counter tops. They haven't been outfitted for anything remotely useful for police work. They can be used to bus a bunch of officers to a location and citizens can come in to see how nice they are and talk to officers about their concerns. But you can't use them to hold anyone or interview a suspect. There are not laptop capabilities. They are the biggest dog and pony show ever.

I hated that place. Keep your heads up and stay safe! Much Love.

From the Desk of Dekalb Officers,

Some anonymous supporter of Terrell left DekalbOfficers a message stating we should be “ashamed” of ourselves for posting stock dealer pictures of TeBo’s rolling palaces. This is an open response to that person:
You and Bolton should be ashamed for the state of the department. You should be ashamed that Bolton is allowed to waste millions of dollars on such extravagant recreational vehicles among others. And for this we say shame on the BOC!
You should be ashamed that Vernon Jones hired Bolton in the first place. Name one thing Bolton has accomplished for the betterment of the officer working the beat and for their safety. Remember before you answer, we asked what has he accomplished? That’s right, nothing. Shame on him!
Getting back to the rolling palaces: Way is it shameful stock pictures were used of the interior? Is it because in reality Terrell’s Campers are nicer and more eloquent then the stock pictures show?
I ask of you anonymous one, forward us true pictures of the RV’s and it is guaranteed they will be posted.
If any citizen or officer should doubt the accuracy of the photo's, then we challenge you to stop by any precinct and ask for a tour of the campers. Taxpayer money, you have the right.

The message that was left: "The blogger and mediator of this blog should be ashamed of themselves. Don't you know citizens have access to this site? Do you care that using stock photos from an RV dealer, parading them as the mobile precincts might be irresponsible? Shame on you. Shame on you!"

Anonymous Agrees With Fly on The Wall

It would be a good idea to only have take home cars only in DeKalb County IF WE COULD ALL AFFORD TO LIVE IN DEKALB COUNTY. But we dont all live in the County. I live outside of the County because I don't make enough to buy the nice home in the nice neighborhoods where I can not raise my family without fear of retaliation. It would be safe to say that a majority of Dekalb County officers do not live in the County. So should we be penalized further? Heck, Tebo doesn't even live in the State of Georgia and he gets all the take home cars & SUVs he wants. Give us a take home car will help us save on gas money and boost the Morale. But that would be like asking for a simple 4% raise wouldn't it? Until the BOC do something positive we will continue to lose officers to other departments that have take home cars and let them take it out of their jurisdiction.