Showing posts with label Now That's a Good Idea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Now That's a Good Idea. Show all posts
Friday, April 30, 2010
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!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Terrell Bolton Denied Unemployment Benefits
Once a loser, always a loser.
At least the taxpayers of Georgia are not having to support this piece of dog squeeze.
Click here for AJC article
At least the taxpayers of Georgia are not having to support this piece of dog squeeze.
Click here for AJC article
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Department To Start Testing Weapons
Sworn personnel are invited to test fire four (4) different weapons, one of which may become our next duty weapon.
The dates are November 17, 18, and 19 between 09:00 and 17:00.
In order to participate, you must complete a brief survey for record keeping purposes.
This is your chance to voice an opinion.
Contact Sgt. Benton at the range for any questions.
The dates are November 17, 18, and 19 between 09:00 and 17:00.
In order to participate, you must complete a brief survey for record keeping purposes.
This is your chance to voice an opinion.
Contact Sgt. Benton at the range for any questions.
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
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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?
Blue Order 2009-34
Blue Order 2009-34 Page 2
Blue Order 2009-35
Blue Order 2009-35 Page 2
Blue Order 2009-36
Org Chart
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
Blue Order 2009-34 Page 2
Blue Order 2009-35
Blue Order 2009-35 Page 2
Blue Order 2009-36
Org Chart
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Should We Should Stop Answering Private Property Accident Calls and Alarm Calls?
Gwinnett County is facing a 225 million dollar budget cut. Charles Walters, Gwinnett Chief of Police stated the police department will re-evaluate answering private property accident and alarm calls.
Here in DeKalb, the department should also re-evaluate private property accident and alarm calls. Let’s try to keep this simple: Out of one pocket, the taxpayer pays their insurance company. Out of the other pocket they pay taxes for law enforcement. There is an accident in a mall parking lot. The police are called to write a report for the insurance company. Very rarely are citations written, so therefore no revenue to pay for the service call. In short, the police are just a report taker for the insurance company. Over all profits for insurance companies are enormous.
Continuing on, out of one pocket the taxpayer pays an alarm company for service. Out of the other pocket they pay taxes for law enforcement. There is an alarm call. Police arrive on the scene and over 60% of the time the alarm is false. No revenue generated to pay for the service call. Alarm companies make enormous profits on the backs of the police and taxpayer.
The simple solution? Stop answering private properly accident calls. There is a form online the parties can get at any precinct to complete after they have traded information, as required by law.
If an alarm is activated, the alarm company should be required to respond. If the alarm is valid or if it’s an in progress call; then the police respond. If the alarm is false, the alarm company can handle it. Why does the police department respond to a false alarm to tell the alarm company it is false? Ah you say, but people are fined after the 3rd false alarm. Are they? Last word was the county is 6 months behind in billing for false alarms.
But in reality the insurance and alarm companies have the politicians in their pockets. We wonder how much campaign money each commissioner receives from the insurance and alarm companies. We also wonder how many alarm companies are owned by friends and families of the commissioners
The madness continues.
Here in DeKalb, the department should also re-evaluate private property accident and alarm calls. Let’s try to keep this simple: Out of one pocket, the taxpayer pays their insurance company. Out of the other pocket they pay taxes for law enforcement. There is an accident in a mall parking lot. The police are called to write a report for the insurance company. Very rarely are citations written, so therefore no revenue to pay for the service call. In short, the police are just a report taker for the insurance company. Over all profits for insurance companies are enormous.
Continuing on, out of one pocket the taxpayer pays an alarm company for service. Out of the other pocket they pay taxes for law enforcement. There is an alarm call. Police arrive on the scene and over 60% of the time the alarm is false. No revenue generated to pay for the service call. Alarm companies make enormous profits on the backs of the police and taxpayer.
The simple solution? Stop answering private properly accident calls. There is a form online the parties can get at any precinct to complete after they have traded information, as required by law.
If an alarm is activated, the alarm company should be required to respond. If the alarm is valid or if it’s an in progress call; then the police respond. If the alarm is false, the alarm company can handle it. Why does the police department respond to a false alarm to tell the alarm company it is false? Ah you say, but people are fined after the 3rd false alarm. Are they? Last word was the county is 6 months behind in billing for false alarms.
But in reality the insurance and alarm companies have the politicians in their pockets. We wonder how much campaign money each commissioner receives from the insurance and alarm companies. We also wonder how many alarm companies are owned by friends and families of the commissioners
The madness continues.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Off Duty Officers Needed
PoliceShift.com is looking for some of our A.P.D. friends to fill available positions at the Woodruff Arts Center and Hyatt Hotels downtown.
All sworn officers are encouraged to visit PoliceShift.com to sign up for off duty jobs.
All sworn officers are encouraged to visit PoliceShift.com to sign up for off duty jobs.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ellis Pushes Transparency
(WSB Radio) DeKalb County has created a new office aimed at eliminating fraud and abuse.
During a news conference on Tuesday, CEO Burrell Ellis introduced seven board members who will oversee the development of the Office of Transparency and Accountability.
"Since taking office in January, we've been inundated with a growing number of requests from citizens and employees that a variety of county departments be investigated because of allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse," said Ellis.
Ellis hopes to choose and Inspector General by the fall.
Maybe Recorders Court will be investigated after all.
During a news conference on Tuesday, CEO Burrell Ellis introduced seven board members who will oversee the development of the Office of Transparency and Accountability.
"Since taking office in January, we've been inundated with a growing number of requests from citizens and employees that a variety of county departments be investigated because of allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse," said Ellis.
Ellis hopes to choose and Inspector General by the fall.
Maybe Recorders Court will be investigated after all.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
DeKalb police officer helps homeless
By Ben Smith, AJC
A cop who encounters a homeless man can ignore him, question him or arrest him. Or he can simply tell him to move on.
Not Jeremy Turner. In his off-hours, the DeKalb County police officer carries on the work his father died for. Turner’s father, an advocate for the homeless, was killed in 1998 while trying to help build a house for a homeless family.
In 2007, when then-police chief Terrell Bolton set up DeKalb’s community policing program, Turner signed up. He also set out to replace his father’s non-profit. The new organization, Contribute2America, is currently awaiting approval for tax-exempt status, Turner said.
“I think Jeremy Turner personifies the phrase ‘protect and serve,’ ” Joannie Strauss said. “I call him my guardian angel".
A cop who encounters a homeless man can ignore him, question him or arrest him. Or he can simply tell him to move on.
Not Jeremy Turner. In his off-hours, the DeKalb County police officer carries on the work his father died for. Turner’s father, an advocate for the homeless, was killed in 1998 while trying to help build a house for a homeless family.
In 2007, when then-police chief Terrell Bolton set up DeKalb’s community policing program, Turner signed up. He also set out to replace his father’s non-profit. The new organization, Contribute2America, is currently awaiting approval for tax-exempt status, Turner said.
“I think Jeremy Turner personifies the phrase ‘protect and serve,’ ” Joannie Strauss said. “I call him my guardian angel".
Monday, April 13, 2009
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