According to an AJC article by Marcus Garner, C.E.O. Ellis calms to be in no hurry to appoint a permanent police chief. Ellis stated "he wants to give Bolton every opportunity to appeal his firing under the merit system. A hearing on Bolton’s appeal is scheduled next month".
Next month? As in May? How long can this drag on? Commissioner Lee May a member of the commission’s public safety committee, suggested a timetable for hiring a new chief — by year’s end. “I think that’s reasonable,” Ellis said.
Surely Ellis said this in jest. So far, we have supported Ellis. But if he is serious about appointing a chief of police by years end, then he will start to lose the support of the rank and file. This police department, after years of inept leadership, cannot afford to be a rudderless ship any longer.
We can not afford having a lame duck acting chief of police. How can this department be led one day more by the inept, incompetent people Bolton has placed as command staff?
With the announcement of Bill O'Brien as Acting Chief of Police, morale sky rocketed. But the honeymoon is quickly coming to an end.
Click here for the AJC story.
Showing posts with label The Executive Command Staff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Executive Command Staff. Show all posts
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
News From the Pumps....
We just got word Deputy Chief Denson's replacement has been named. When we get confirmation we'll let you know. Believe us, the madness continues!
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thank you Chief Bolton and Deputy Chief Isom, you may leave now
The reason the Tasers were delayed was because of Bolton's and Deputy Chief Isom’s embarrassing performance in front of the Board of Commissioners. As you know, Isom is one of Bolton’s premier highly qualified bring overs from Atlanta Police. He was such a star with APD, he made it to the rank of lieutenant.
When questioned by the Commissioners, Both Bolton and Isom stumbled, bumbled and fumbled. They were so unprepared, even Vernon had to get on them about their lack of preparation. If Vernon couldn’t throw them a life line, then you can only imagine how embarrassing their performance was for the police department.
Our wonderful leaders were told to come back when they are more prepared and could answer the questions of the B.O.C.
One bright side is; Burrell Ellis, C.E.O elect, was there to witness first hand the type of people Bolton has assembled for his command staff.
Hopefully we can provide video soon. If anyone in the Blogisphere happens to have it, please contact us at: dekalbofficers@gmail.com.
When questioned by the Commissioners, Both Bolton and Isom stumbled, bumbled and fumbled. They were so unprepared, even Vernon had to get on them about their lack of preparation. If Vernon couldn’t throw them a life line, then you can only imagine how embarrassing their performance was for the police department.
Our wonderful leaders were told to come back when they are more prepared and could answer the questions of the B.O.C.
One bright side is; Burrell Ellis, C.E.O elect, was there to witness first hand the type of people Bolton has assembled for his command staff.
Hopefully we can provide video soon. If anyone in the Blogisphere happens to have it, please contact us at: dekalbofficers@gmail.com.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Another Front Page Post
To my DeKalb County family, hold your heads up and pray, the light is at the end of the road. Hopes are that the road is ending soon for our so called leader. I think the Mayor of Dallas said it best when she called Bolton an "idiot" in a news conference.
Hopefully with the new CEO, things will be corrected. Captains, Majors, Assistant and Deputy Chiefs will be put back in there prospective places, while un-knowledgeable, un-skilled, and un-deserving majors and chiefs, and deputy chiefs will also be put back where there belong. You know it's sad to see high badge numbers as Captian's and Majors (when you haven't deserved it). Policies, guidelines, and procedures that have been changed will hopefully be corrected. I mean really, I have been in law enforcement for a number of years now, and I have never heard of a Sgt. who has only been a Sgt. for one year to be eligible to take a Lt's test. I mean really, what does he know as a Sgt. for one year. Who is Bolton trying to promote now? Ridiculous!!
This Police Department has really changed since Bolton has come into power and it is not a change for the better. I am not a negative person and would never wish anything bad on a person but I hope the day will come when Bolton is -42 from Dekalb and move on to a new venture in his life. Bolton you have wasted enough money, humiliated enough brass and high ranking officers by demoting them or sending them to manage departments where there expertise can't be used or expanded. It is really sad.
I'm staying with this department because I love DeKalb and I'm praying that the new CEO will make the necessary changes. I have been offered other opportunities with other non-local agencies, but I am staying here a little longer. DeKalb County attorneys please don't be afraid to battle Bolton in court if he is terminated as a merit protected employee. Dallas won and so can we.
To Dale Russell, thank you. Thank you, for bringing recklessness to the light. For us, if we identifiably voice our opinion we know that we would have to face Bolton, therefore, this is our only outlet. I just pray that what we want to take place, will, and benefit the employees, and citizens of DeKalb.
End Note -I am aware that I am not speaking for all....
(Word from DeKalbofficers: If at all possible, sign your post with a nick or screen name. Thank you for your support.)
Hopefully with the new CEO, things will be corrected. Captains, Majors, Assistant and Deputy Chiefs will be put back in there prospective places, while un-knowledgeable, un-skilled, and un-deserving majors and chiefs, and deputy chiefs will also be put back where there belong. You know it's sad to see high badge numbers as Captian's and Majors (when you haven't deserved it). Policies, guidelines, and procedures that have been changed will hopefully be corrected. I mean really, I have been in law enforcement for a number of years now, and I have never heard of a Sgt. who has only been a Sgt. for one year to be eligible to take a Lt's test. I mean really, what does he know as a Sgt. for one year. Who is Bolton trying to promote now? Ridiculous!!
This Police Department has really changed since Bolton has come into power and it is not a change for the better. I am not a negative person and would never wish anything bad on a person but I hope the day will come when Bolton is -42 from Dekalb and move on to a new venture in his life. Bolton you have wasted enough money, humiliated enough brass and high ranking officers by demoting them or sending them to manage departments where there expertise can't be used or expanded. It is really sad.
I'm staying with this department because I love DeKalb and I'm praying that the new CEO will make the necessary changes. I have been offered other opportunities with other non-local agencies, but I am staying here a little longer. DeKalb County attorneys please don't be afraid to battle Bolton in court if he is terminated as a merit protected employee. Dallas won and so can we.
To Dale Russell, thank you. Thank you, for bringing recklessness to the light. For us, if we identifiably voice our opinion we know that we would have to face Bolton, therefore, this is our only outlet. I just pray that what we want to take place, will, and benefit the employees, and citizens of DeKalb.
End Note -I am aware that I am not speaking for all....
(Word from DeKalbofficers: If at all possible, sign your post with a nick or screen name. Thank you for your support.)
Monday, November 10, 2008
DeKalb budget may come up $40 million short
Visions of Ellis looking over the police department expenditures and throwing his arms into the air saying "where the hell to I begin?".
We're betting that uncollected 90 - 130 million dollars in Recorders Court sure would come in handy about now.
CLICK HERE FOR AJC STORY
We're betting that uncollected 90 - 130 million dollars in Recorders Court sure would come in handy about now.
CLICK HERE FOR AJC STORY
Friday, November 7, 2008
An Anonymous Comment That Deserves a Main Page Posting
I'm sure that the staff thinks the people that comment here are just disgruntled employees. The fact is that people that comment are those that want to make the PD a better place. They see the problems and injustices up close. They see the wastes and inefficiencies first hand.
They don't have the luxury of being in the group that gets to talk to the commission or the media to make the problems known. This is the only outlet. They have no representation to speak of and this is how they get the word out, hoping that someone with some initiative and sense of community will investigate the stupidity and waste.
DeKalb PD has an historical knack for cultivating "disgruntle-ness" (is there such a word), but you get the point....just wish someone in charge would get the point.
Anonymous
They don't have the luxury of being in the group that gets to talk to the commission or the media to make the problems known. This is the only outlet. They have no representation to speak of and this is how they get the word out, hoping that someone with some initiative and sense of community will investigate the stupidity and waste.
DeKalb PD has an historical knack for cultivating "disgruntle-ness" (is there such a word), but you get the point....just wish someone in charge would get the point.
Anonymous
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Call it for what it is.
When Terrell Bolton was hired here, everyone--black, white, Hispanic, male, female, dog, cow--wanted to see Bolton come in and do well. But it's slowly slipped away. It's a lost cause. The troops don't believe him. All that is heard now is, 'When is he gonna leave so we can get someone else in here?'"
The DeKalb Police Department under Terrell Bolton is burdened by terrible morale; spotty management, simmering resentments caused by mass demotions, some bizarre key hires, raising violent crime and wasteful spending, but those issues are seldom heard in public outside this blog.
We have been patient long enough now. With the forced retirement of Deputy Chief Burrows the cards are on the table. It is time to stop skating around the issue.
Bolton has forced into retirement or demoted some very qualified people with distinguished careers. Of the white males, he has replaced all with a black or a female. As of now, there are only 2 white males in his command staff, Major Higdon and Deputy Chief Horner.
Bolton did the same thing in Dallas, causing the taxpayers a minimum of $5.6 million dollars when the wrongly demoted and the one’s forced into retirement successfully sued. When will the suits be filed here? How much will the taxpayers of DeKalb County have to pay? Who will be the first to say “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!”?
The morale of the department has a direct impact on crime fighting efforts. The abuse by Bolton leaves the rank and file with hopelessness which in turn causes a lackadaisical work ethic leading to higher crime. Higher crime means less people will want to move into the county and fewer businesses will want to be based in the county. We insist the county Chamber of Commerce start applying pressure on Burrell Ellis to fire Bolton in 2009 as soon as possible. The business leaders within the DeKalb Police Alliance need to fall in line.
Vernon will soon be walking away leaving the citizens of DeKalb County holding the (empty) bag. It is up to Ellis to pressure Vernon and Bolton about the legality of all the demotions, hiring and promotions. Ellis faces a rough start as C.E.O. unless he can get the police department under control.
Vernon and Bolton will leave this county and the department in ruins from which it may never recover.
The DeKalb Police Department under Terrell Bolton is burdened by terrible morale; spotty management, simmering resentments caused by mass demotions, some bizarre key hires, raising violent crime and wasteful spending, but those issues are seldom heard in public outside this blog.
We have been patient long enough now. With the forced retirement of Deputy Chief Burrows the cards are on the table. It is time to stop skating around the issue.
Bolton has forced into retirement or demoted some very qualified people with distinguished careers. Of the white males, he has replaced all with a black or a female. As of now, there are only 2 white males in his command staff, Major Higdon and Deputy Chief Horner.
Bolton did the same thing in Dallas, causing the taxpayers a minimum of $5.6 million dollars when the wrongly demoted and the one’s forced into retirement successfully sued. When will the suits be filed here? How much will the taxpayers of DeKalb County have to pay? Who will be the first to say “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!”?
The morale of the department has a direct impact on crime fighting efforts. The abuse by Bolton leaves the rank and file with hopelessness which in turn causes a lackadaisical work ethic leading to higher crime. Higher crime means less people will want to move into the county and fewer businesses will want to be based in the county. We insist the county Chamber of Commerce start applying pressure on Burrell Ellis to fire Bolton in 2009 as soon as possible. The business leaders within the DeKalb Police Alliance need to fall in line.
Vernon will soon be walking away leaving the citizens of DeKalb County holding the (empty) bag. It is up to Ellis to pressure Vernon and Bolton about the legality of all the demotions, hiring and promotions. Ellis faces a rough start as C.E.O. unless he can get the police department under control.
Vernon and Bolton will leave this county and the department in ruins from which it may never recover.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Bolton's Vision Continues
While DeKalb County has one of it’s more memorable violent 24 hours (4 murders), the F.B.I. has released its crime statistics for 2007.
Pedestrian robberies jumped 17 percent in 2007. The department’s statistics for the first half of 2008 showed 967 pedestrian robberies — up 26 percent from the 2007 pace.
DeKalb also averaged 10 homicides a month in the first half of 2008 and appears on its way to a third consecutive record year in that category.
Residential burglaries jumped 21 percent in 2007 and were up 41 percent at midyear 2008.
Overall, the county Police Department reported a 12 percent increase in violent crime and a 23 percent increase in property crimes for the first half of 2008.
In each year Bolton has been Chief, crime has rose . We thought TeBo’s motto is “New Start, New Beginning”? He started alright, right where he left off in Dallas from where he was terminated.
We hope Burrell Ellis is keeping up with Bolton’s ineptness and fires him on January 2, 2008, Ellis’2nd day in office.
CLICK HERE FOR AJC STORY
CLICK HERE FOR DALLAS MORNING SUN ARTICLE
Pedestrian robberies jumped 17 percent in 2007. The department’s statistics for the first half of 2008 showed 967 pedestrian robberies — up 26 percent from the 2007 pace.
DeKalb also averaged 10 homicides a month in the first half of 2008 and appears on its way to a third consecutive record year in that category.
Residential burglaries jumped 21 percent in 2007 and were up 41 percent at midyear 2008.
Overall, the county Police Department reported a 12 percent increase in violent crime and a 23 percent increase in property crimes for the first half of 2008.
In each year Bolton has been Chief, crime has rose . We thought TeBo’s motto is “New Start, New Beginning”? He started alright, right where he left off in Dallas from where he was terminated.
We hope Burrell Ellis is keeping up with Bolton’s ineptness and fires him on January 2, 2008, Ellis’2nd day in office.
CLICK HERE FOR AJC STORY
CLICK HERE FOR DALLAS MORNING SUN ARTICLE
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Deputy Chief M.A. Burrows to be demoted?
Word at the pumps is Deputy Chief Mike Burrows will be demoted to the rank of Captain. Chief Burrows has given 30 years of his life to this department. He is one of the last remaining within the department to be promoted from a uniform patrolman to reach the rank of Deputy Chief.
Throughout his career, Chief Burrows spent many years as a detective in Major Crimes, before the Fair Labor and Standards Act. He worked countless hours of overtime without pay, spending time away from his family to dedicate himself to the citizens of DeKalb County and their safety. During this time working in Major Crimes, he was part of a unique team that prided themselves of a clearance rate beyond that of the national average. Still today, with adverse conditions at best, the Major Crimes Division, under the command of Chief Burrows, has a clearance rate above the national average.
Burrows pending demotion is just another example of Bolton’s stupidity and ineptness. From the first day he was hired, TeBo has chosen to deliberately destroy this department and place the safety of the citizens and officers at risk. This department has been dismantled piece by piece only to be re-assembled using people with the same ignorance and ineptness of Bolton.
Bolton has forced into retirement, and ruined the careers of competent, trained, life long dedicated people, only to replace them with the likes of Karen Anderson, Maleta Waddleton, Gerry Horner, Curtis Williams and others who were not promotable beyond the rank of lieutenant within the Atlanta Police Department. What do these people bring to the table? Under their command, crime in this county has sky rocketed and working conditions have deteriorated to the point where it is only by the grace of God no other officers have died beyond that of Barker and Bryant, Jr.
If you compare this department to that of just 3 years ago, you wonder; is it just Bolton’s lack of knowledge that has gotten us to this point, or is it simply psychosis?
Throughout his career, Chief Burrows spent many years as a detective in Major Crimes, before the Fair Labor and Standards Act. He worked countless hours of overtime without pay, spending time away from his family to dedicate himself to the citizens of DeKalb County and their safety. During this time working in Major Crimes, he was part of a unique team that prided themselves of a clearance rate beyond that of the national average. Still today, with adverse conditions at best, the Major Crimes Division, under the command of Chief Burrows, has a clearance rate above the national average.
Burrows pending demotion is just another example of Bolton’s stupidity and ineptness. From the first day he was hired, TeBo has chosen to deliberately destroy this department and place the safety of the citizens and officers at risk. This department has been dismantled piece by piece only to be re-assembled using people with the same ignorance and ineptness of Bolton.
Bolton has forced into retirement, and ruined the careers of competent, trained, life long dedicated people, only to replace them with the likes of Karen Anderson, Maleta Waddleton, Gerry Horner, Curtis Williams and others who were not promotable beyond the rank of lieutenant within the Atlanta Police Department. What do these people bring to the table? Under their command, crime in this county has sky rocketed and working conditions have deteriorated to the point where it is only by the grace of God no other officers have died beyond that of Barker and Bryant, Jr.
If you compare this department to that of just 3 years ago, you wonder; is it just Bolton’s lack of knowledge that has gotten us to this point, or is it simply psychosis?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
More Seperated at Birth? (Compliments of a reader)
Deputy Chief D.R. Frank 
Steve Harvey
Assistant Chief J.E. Helms
Phil Donehue
Steve HarveyAssistant Chief J.E. Helms
Phil Donehue
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Magic Buses Roll Tonight for National Night Out!
August 5 is not only primary runoff when we will learn who will have the honor to fire Bolton, be it Ellis or Watson, but it is also National Night Out, which invites residents to come out and meet their neighbors, police and fire officials.
We have learned North Precinct will have it’s Magic Bus stationed at Brookhaven Station, 7-9pm. Food and Beverages provided by PUB 71, Mellow Mushroom and Hudson Grill.
East and Center Precinct will take their Magic Buses on a road trip within their respective boundaries to include Walnut Creek subdivision in Lithonia and The Greater Towers Community at Lou Walker Park, 3569 Larkspur Terrace in Decatur, starting at 6 p.m. (Isn’t diesel fuel still $5.00 plus a gallon?)
Tucker Precinct plans are not known. It is unsure if any Watch Commanders will be available because it appears Captain Yarbrough has ordered each and every Lieutenant be disciplined for “Neglect of Duty” because the county computer system failed over the weekend. Because of this, they were not able to complete their asinine weekly statistical information. If Yarbrough and the rest of the incompetent command staff are intelligent enough, they can read the same manufactured factious manure statistics by reading their email sent from Crime Analysis on a daily and weekly basis. And if they are not able to accomplish that, then they can ask their aides to read it to them, seeing how the aides are doing the exact same job as Crime Analysis.
Back to the issue; not only are all DeKalb County residents encourage to vote today, they along with any family and friends, being DeKalb residents or not, are encouraged to participate during National Night Out and to tour any one of the Magic Buses so you can judge for yourself the waste and squander of money in these purchases.
Who knows, if you are in the right financial position, go ahead and pick the one you want to bid on when they are put up for auction when Hayseed “TeBo” Bolton bolts back to Texas.
We have learned North Precinct will have it’s Magic Bus stationed at Brookhaven Station, 7-9pm. Food and Beverages provided by PUB 71, Mellow Mushroom and Hudson Grill.
East and Center Precinct will take their Magic Buses on a road trip within their respective boundaries to include Walnut Creek subdivision in Lithonia and The Greater Towers Community at Lou Walker Park, 3569 Larkspur Terrace in Decatur, starting at 6 p.m. (Isn’t diesel fuel still $5.00 plus a gallon?)
Tucker Precinct plans are not known. It is unsure if any Watch Commanders will be available because it appears Captain Yarbrough has ordered each and every Lieutenant be disciplined for “Neglect of Duty” because the county computer system failed over the weekend. Because of this, they were not able to complete their asinine weekly statistical information. If Yarbrough and the rest of the incompetent command staff are intelligent enough, they can read the same manufactured factious manure statistics by reading their email sent from Crime Analysis on a daily and weekly basis. And if they are not able to accomplish that, then they can ask their aides to read it to them, seeing how the aides are doing the exact same job as Crime Analysis.
Back to the issue; not only are all DeKalb County residents encourage to vote today, they along with any family and friends, being DeKalb residents or not, are encouraged to participate during National Night Out and to tour any one of the Magic Buses so you can judge for yourself the waste and squander of money in these purchases.
Who knows, if you are in the right financial position, go ahead and pick the one you want to bid on when they are put up for auction when Hayseed “TeBo” Bolton bolts back to Texas.
Monday, July 28, 2008
"The best training I've ever had!" Lieutenant S.J. Foster
Shadowing your equivalent in rank with a police department that is 4 times the size of your own, is the best training you have ever had?
The media has exposed even more of Bolton's wasteful spending. At a time when officers do not have cars to get in to go to work, expired ballistic vest, no Tasers, outdated weapons and a broken down computer system, TeBo wants to spend $85,0000 dollars by sending lieutenants and above to Houston.
Exactly what was the training? Free tickets to the Astro's game? A night of heavy drinking?
Why didn't the media ask more pointed questions about the training?
What does Houston possibly have to offer us? Surely Bolton and the commissioners remember the study done in 2006 by the Brown Group International at a cost of over $300,000.00. Of course this massive and possibly illegal payment was only learned after the KMPG study and Grand Jury findings.
And where is the Brown Group International from? Right, Houston!
Here is a brief synopsis of the report: "This report represents the culmination of BGI's efforts to assess the Department's operation status. The material contained within this report has been organized in accordance with six major operational topics:
Performance Expectations, Accountability, Service Demands, Deployment of Personnel, Examining Performance and Organizational Configuration". Our folks can learn more by riding around with some Houston officer?
Why did Bolton send his lackey's in front of the media to try and explain this away? How come Bolton was not in front of the camera? Is he on vacation? Or is he too busy working on the next "qualified" promotion?
The media has exposed even more of Bolton's wasteful spending. At a time when officers do not have cars to get in to go to work, expired ballistic vest, no Tasers, outdated weapons and a broken down computer system, TeBo wants to spend $85,0000 dollars by sending lieutenants and above to Houston.
Exactly what was the training? Free tickets to the Astro's game? A night of heavy drinking?
Why didn't the media ask more pointed questions about the training?
What does Houston possibly have to offer us? Surely Bolton and the commissioners remember the study done in 2006 by the Brown Group International at a cost of over $300,000.00. Of course this massive and possibly illegal payment was only learned after the KMPG study and Grand Jury findings.
And where is the Brown Group International from? Right, Houston!
Here is a brief synopsis of the report: "This report represents the culmination of BGI's efforts to assess the Department's operation status. The material contained within this report has been organized in accordance with six major operational topics:
Performance Expectations, Accountability, Service Demands, Deployment of Personnel, Examining Performance and Organizational Configuration". Our folks can learn more by riding around with some Houston officer?
Why did Bolton send his lackey's in front of the media to try and explain this away? How come Bolton was not in front of the camera? Is he on vacation? Or is he too busy working on the next "qualified" promotion?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Does The Vision Continue?
On Thursday July 24, 2008 the DeKalb County Fraternal Order of Police, for what it is worth, endorsed Stan Watson for C.E.O. This story aired on WSB TV. During the video clip, former police Chief Louis Graham was seen standing beside Stan Watson along with former police Chief Eddie Moody.
If your memory must be jogged, Graham and his Assistant Chief, Ray Flemister was forced to resign after a profanity-laced tape surfaced in which they made racially charged comments related to promotions. One lawsuit was settled out of court costing the citizens of DeKalb untold amounts of money, while other litigation is pending against Graham and the county.
Moody said with some jubilation that if Stan Watson is elected, he would be willing to serve as Chief of Police once again. But the question is; what role is Louis Graham playing? Is he simply an adviser and supporter of Watson, or does he except a position within the police department? Does Watson believe all is forgiven and forgotten?
WSB did interview Burrell Ellis about the Chief of Police position. Ellis simply stated he supports Terrell Bolton and his initiatives.
No matter who is elected to C.E.O., it appears the police departments motto will carry on: “The Vision Continues”
If your memory must be jogged, Graham and his Assistant Chief, Ray Flemister was forced to resign after a profanity-laced tape surfaced in which they made racially charged comments related to promotions. One lawsuit was settled out of court costing the citizens of DeKalb untold amounts of money, while other litigation is pending against Graham and the county.
Moody said with some jubilation that if Stan Watson is elected, he would be willing to serve as Chief of Police once again. But the question is; what role is Louis Graham playing? Is he simply an adviser and supporter of Watson, or does he except a position within the police department? Does Watson believe all is forgiven and forgotten?
WSB did interview Burrell Ellis about the Chief of Police position. Ellis simply stated he supports Terrell Bolton and his initiatives.
No matter who is elected to C.E.O., it appears the police departments motto will carry on: “The Vision Continues”
Monday, July 21, 2008
Bolton’s newly appointed Majors to cost some their rank and money
It seems the police budget doesn’t have enough money to pay for the two (2) newly appointed Majors (Lieutenants brought over from Atlanta Police). Because the two (2) new majors were not able to draw a salary after being hired by Bolton, he comes up with a plan. He asked the finance people in Decatur to eliminate enough Master Patrol Officer positions to off set the cost.
Thank goodness, and only because Vernon is on his way out, someone stood up and said NO!
But TeBo has yet a back up plan. He has demoted Major Lisa Gassner and probably will demote at least one more Major or higher. This will make enough room in the pay structure to continue his kingdom building.
It is ashamed when you give your life to this police department and move up through the ranks, just to be cast aside without merit and replaced by outsiders. To even make it worse, these outsiders are of no consequence. If they were, then how were they ever passed over by Chief Pennington at Atlanta Police?
Bolton’s inept leadership qualities continue where it left off when he was fired from Dallas Texas P.D.
Citizens, Burrell Ellis and Stan Watson are you watching?
Thank goodness, and only because Vernon is on his way out, someone stood up and said NO!
But TeBo has yet a back up plan. He has demoted Major Lisa Gassner and probably will demote at least one more Major or higher. This will make enough room in the pay structure to continue his kingdom building.
It is ashamed when you give your life to this police department and move up through the ranks, just to be cast aside without merit and replaced by outsiders. To even make it worse, these outsiders are of no consequence. If they were, then how were they ever passed over by Chief Pennington at Atlanta Police?
Bolton’s inept leadership qualities continue where it left off when he was fired from Dallas Texas P.D.
Citizens, Burrell Ellis and Stan Watson are you watching?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday's Biggist Story - A Happy Ending
Tuesday the big story wasn’t an election or a cityhood referendum, it was the fact that an Atlanta police officer was shot in the chest and his life was saved by a proper operating bullet proof vest. He was very lucky.
Lucky I’m told that he wasn’t working for the DeKalb Police Department because supposedly there are over 100 officers on the force with expired safety vests. In fact I’m told that the 68th, 69th and 70th academy classes are still in expired vests with no immediate plans to correct this situation. If this rumor is true, the DeKalb County Commissioners need to take action immediately on this problem and allocate funds ASAP.
I work in law enforcement, I come from a police family, and I have many very good friends who work in local police jurisdictions in the Atlanta area; therefore this subject hits very close to home for me. I see no higher duty then for our elected officials to protect those who offer to protect us. There is no tougher job then what these men & women do for us every day and if you need a quick reminder just click here.
Below is a video where the City of Detroit had the same problem a couple of years ago, their department admitted the issue and then set out to correct the problem. Will DeKalb do the same? I know many officers and their families who would be mighty grateful if this was acted upon quickly.
Posted by John Heneghan
Lucky I’m told that he wasn’t working for the DeKalb Police Department because supposedly there are over 100 officers on the force with expired safety vests. In fact I’m told that the 68th, 69th and 70th academy classes are still in expired vests with no immediate plans to correct this situation. If this rumor is true, the DeKalb County Commissioners need to take action immediately on this problem and allocate funds ASAP.
I work in law enforcement, I come from a police family, and I have many very good friends who work in local police jurisdictions in the Atlanta area; therefore this subject hits very close to home for me. I see no higher duty then for our elected officials to protect those who offer to protect us. There is no tougher job then what these men & women do for us every day and if you need a quick reminder just click here.
Below is a video where the City of Detroit had the same problem a couple of years ago, their department admitted the issue and then set out to correct the problem. Will DeKalb do the same? I know many officers and their families who would be mighty grateful if this was acted upon quickly.
Posted by John Heneghan
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bolton's Kingdom Building
1998
1 Director of Public Safety
1 Chief of Police
3 Assistant Chief of Police
5 Majors
2008
1 Chief of Police
1 Civilian equivalent of Assistant Chief of Police
5 Assistant Chief of Police
6 Deputy Chief of Police
9 Majors including 2 yet to be named arriving from the Atlanta Police Department.
1 Director of Public Safety
1 Chief of Police
3 Assistant Chief of Police
5 Majors
2008
1 Chief of Police
1 Civilian equivalent of Assistant Chief of Police
5 Assistant Chief of Police
6 Deputy Chief of Police
9 Majors including 2 yet to be named arriving from the Atlanta Police Department.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
If You Haven't Heard Yet!
All pre-approved vacation and holiday leave time has been cancelled for 4th of July.
Per Chief Terrell Bolton
(Your reward for a job well done!)
Per Chief Terrell Bolton
(Your reward for a job well done!)
More Promotions and Transfers
Deputy Chief K. Harrell has been promoted from Deputy Chief to Assistant Chief/Field Division (Uniform)
Major M.A. Waddleton has been promoted from Major to Deputy Chief/Uniform Division/District 2
Major C. Williams was a quick learner commanding Vernon's drivers, he is now presumed qualified to command a precinct. Major Williams has be transferred to South Precinct/Precinct Commander
Major M.A. Waddleton has been promoted from Major to Deputy Chief/Uniform Division/District 2
Major C. Williams was a quick learner commanding Vernon's drivers, he is now presumed qualified to command a precinct. Major Williams has be transferred to South Precinct/Precinct Commander
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