On several occasions over the last two years my business has required me to travel to the City of DeFuniak Springs. During this time, I have had the opportunity to meet with City and County officials. One of the City officials I have been in contact with is City Marshal Michael Adkinson Jr. On ever occasion Marshal Adkinson has been very professional and represented the City of DeFuniak Springs in a positive way. When in conversation with Marshal Adkinson one gets a true feeling of his concern for the well being of DeFunaik Springs citizens and visitors.
Marshal Adkinson has held town hall meeting such as "Dinner with the Chief" to keep citizens and employees informed on programs/improvements scheduled for the Marshal's Office. I am only aware of a few improvements Marshal Adkinson has made while serving the citizens of DeFuniak Springs, FL. I wanted to take the time and point a few of them out.
1. When Marshal Adkinson began service officers wore three (3) different
styles of badges. To date that has been corrected.
2. Marshal Adkinson implemented a physacal fitness program.
3. Marshal Adkinson implemented a policy and procedures for day to day
operation of the agency.
4. Marshal Adkinson set organization goals and objectives, professional
growth of employees to meet requirements established by State law and
administrative rules.
5. Marshal Adkinson initiated the Accreditation process from the
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
This list covers only a few topics I became aware of by attending meeting attended by Marshal Adkinson. This short, but powerful list proves Marshal Adkinson is committed to a high standard of professional law enforcement services to the DeFuniak Springs residents and visitors.
I know if elected Sheriff of Walton County Michael Adkinson will continue on this path providing professional law enforcement services to all residents and visitors of Walton County by demanding professionalism, excellence, and competence from all Walton County Sheriff's Office employees.
Thank you for your time reading my post,
beachboy31
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Beach Lover
I understand truly how you feel. Like I said earlier in other replys, I am going to pledge my vote toward Marshal Adkinson this August because he is the most qualified running for sheriff. I have only spoken to Marshal Adkinson twice and each time he was very polite and has always put his employees first before anything else, from equiptment to pay raises. He probaly wouldn't know who I am today or even recognise me face to face, since I've grown a beard but first impressions last forever and I definitely remember him from Sandestin. Walton County is ready for a true leader in the WCSO. Someone they can look up to and be proud to work for. I have alot of friends through out Walton County from the north end to the south end and the majority of them support Marshal Adkinson and believe he will do an awsome job if elected. Now there are others running for sheriff also who are very polite, but the most qualified in my opinion is Marshal Adkinson.
Beach Fanatic
I try not to say to much about this race for Sheriff but I have to say that the Sheriff has always been nice to me. I know Mr. Adkinson also and would say that we need to stick with the man who has done a great job for Walton County and that would be our current Sheriff.
Beach Fanatic
Are you serious?????
needs to get out more
busy busy.
Beach Fanatic
Please tell us what great things the current sheriff has done. I am willing to hear what you have to say on this subject.
Beach Lover
Idiots abound !
Told you the Cookin Sheriff was not toast.
Told you the Cookin Sheriff was not toast.
Beach Fanatic
I find him to be a man of integrity, he is always friendly with his constituents. He makes sure the public is safe and he is hard on crime.
He bends over backward to make sure South Walton does not have vagrants hanging out on 30A in the summer time.
He is always available to talk to when you need to talk to him and he has hired great deputies to enforce the law.
Being Sheriff is no easy task and I would go further and say that it is hard to please 50% of your family so to try to please half of Walton County is not an easy task.
I believe he will win easily and would think that many on this site should be a little bit more grateful for what he does for Walton County.
For those who are from other towns, I think many would have to agree we have a low crime rate and I think we can thank the Sheriff for that.
He bends over backward to make sure South Walton does not have vagrants hanging out on 30A in the summer time.
He is always available to talk to when you need to talk to him and he has hired great deputies to enforce the law.
Being Sheriff is no easy task and I would go further and say that it is hard to please 50% of your family so to try to please half of Walton County is not an easy task.
I believe he will win easily and would think that many on this site should be a little bit more grateful for what he does for Walton County.
For those who are from other towns, I think many would have to agree we have a low crime rate and I think we can thank the Sheriff for that.
Beach Fanatic
I find him to be a man of integrity, he is always friendly with his constituents. He makes sure the public is safe and he is hard on crime.
He bends over backward to make sure South Walton does not have vagrants hanging out on 30A in the summer time.
He is always available to talk to when you need to talk to him and he has hired great deputies to enforce the law.
Being Sheriff is no easy task and I would go further and say that it is hard to please 50% of your family so to try to please half of Walton County is not an easy task.
I believe he will win easily and would think that many on this site should be a little bit more grateful for what he does for Walton County.
For those who are from other towns, I think many would have to agree we have a low crime rate and I think we can thank the Sheriff for that.
:rofl:
Beach Lover
Wana talk about Bldg 7 awhile. Talk about uninformed !
You have got to be a Ron Paul supporter !
The only thing I will ever be grateful to Ralph Johnson for is when he moves to his 1.82 acre horse ranch in Tennessee. "Ralph - don't let the county door hit you in the rear end on the way out of Walton County".
You have got to be a Ron Paul supporter !
The only thing I will ever be grateful to Ralph Johnson for is when he moves to his 1.82 acre horse ranch in Tennessee. "Ralph - don't let the county door hit you in the rear end on the way out of Walton County".
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Beach Fanatic
Let's see, I have been mocked,made fun of and accused of being someone I don't know.
Is this how a polite person acts? I try to take the approach that if I have a problem with someone, it is because I am not communicating correctly.
I realize that I am new here and have not taken the time to maybe ask you are you going through some tough times right now? We tend to act out when things are not going well in our life.
If this is indeed what is going on in your life, I would say that I would love to talk to you about anything that is bothering you.
I realize that you are lashing out because you may be going through some thing that is heart breaking for you.
I am here for you girl, all you have to do is ask for help and I am here for just you.
Is this how a polite person acts? I try to take the approach that if I have a problem with someone, it is because I am not communicating correctly.
I realize that I am new here and have not taken the time to maybe ask you are you going through some tough times right now? We tend to act out when things are not going well in our life.
If this is indeed what is going on in your life, I would say that I would love to talk to you about anything that is bothering you.
I realize that you are lashing out because you may be going through some thing that is heart breaking for you.
I am here for you girl, all you have to do is ask for help and I am here for just you.
Beach Fanatic
Let's see, I have been mocked,made fun of and accused of being someone I don't know.
Is this how a polite person acts? I try to take the approach that if I have a problem with someone, it is because I am not communicating correctly.
I realize that I am new here and have not taken the time to maybe ask you are you going through some tough times right now? We tend to act out when things are not going well in our life.
Mr. Banks....what's going on in your life? Care to talk about it?
If this is indeed what is going on in your life, I would say that I would love to talk to you about anything that is bothering you.
I realize that you are lashing out because you may be going through some thing that is heart breaking for you.
I am here for you girl, all you have to do is ask for help and I am here for just you.
Who are you talking too????
needs to get out more
this is awesome to watch. sgg, remember your own advice about feeding trolls.
Beach Lover
Knock yourself out !
That really hurt my feelings !
Yeah - right !
That really hurt my feelings !
Yeah - right !
Beach Fanatic
this is awesome to watch. sgg, remember your own advice about feeding trolls.
I know, I know.......this is too hysterical to ignore....I am so sorry...:shock:
needs to get out more
where's batman? my favorite troll from south carolina
Beach Fanatic
Let's see, I have been mocked,made fun of and accused of being someone I don't know.
Is this how a polite person acts? I try to take the approach that if I have a problem with someone, it is because I am not communicating correctly.
I realize that I am new here and have not taken the time to maybe ask you are you going through some tough times right now? We tend to act out when things are not going well in our life.
If this is indeed what is going on in your life, I would say that I would love to talk to you about anything that is bothering you.
I realize that you are lashing out because you may be going through some thing that is heart breaking for you.
I am here for you girl, all you have to do is ask for help and I am here for just you.
I am so happy to see that someone is there for me. While not a girl, I am going through some serious issues at this time. Every place I turn people are against me. It is really get difficult to deal with. Is there a place we could meet to talk?
SoWal Insider
I am so happy to see that someone is there for me. While not a girl, I am going through some serious issues at this time. Every place I turn people are against me. It is really get difficult to deal with. Is there a place we could meet to talk?
Beach Fanatic
SB,
I am currently having a major identity crisis. Are you going to help me or what? I keep hearing from people asking me who I am. Why I am different. I am starting to feel lonely.
I am currently having a major identity crisis. Are you going to help me or what? I keep hearing from people asking me who I am. Why I am different. I am starting to feel lonely.
Beach Fanatic
I am so happy to see that someone is there for me. While not a girl, I am going through some serious issues at this time. Every place I turn people are against me. It is really get difficult to deal with. Is there a place we could meet to talk?
Yes Robert,
I will be down that way next week. In fact I am coming to your town so if you would like to meet me somewhere Like the Chinese place on 90 and 331 just let me know.
I would love to sit down with you and discuss anything you wish.
SoWal Insider
SB,I just gave you some rep, yo
I am currently having a major identity crisis. Are you going to help me or what? I keep hearing from people asking me who I am. Why I am different. I am starting to feel lonely.
Beach Fanatic
Yes Robert,
I will be down that way next week. In fact I am coming to your town so if you would like to meet me somewhere Like the Chinese place on 90 and 331 just let me know.
I would love to sit down with you and discuss anything you wish.
I still own a car. I could meet your somewhere. Maybe me, you, and the Sheriff could sit and talk. He is not returning my phone calls or emails.
Beach Fanatic
Robert you know he is a busy man but he is fair. If it is important just leave a message with the Capt. and he will get back to you.
I know many do not feel he is doing enough but many do feel he has done a great job. It is hard to please everyone but he tries.
Many of the deputies are more than friends of mine and I will tell you that this Sheriff cares about the people of Walton County.
Listen, You can rest assure that the Sheriff cares about the people of South Walton and believe this when I say he is always letting his deputies know that they are there to protect and serve.
I know many do not feel he is doing enough but many do feel he has done a great job. It is hard to please everyone but he tries.
Many of the deputies are more than friends of mine and I will tell you that this Sheriff cares about the people of Walton County.
Listen, You can rest assure that the Sheriff cares about the people of South Walton and believe this when I say he is always letting his deputies know that they are there to protect and serve.
Beach Comber
I find him to be a man of integrity, he is always friendly with his constituents. He makes sure the public is safe and he is hard on crime.and your SERIOUS when you say he is always available:rofl:. He is never available not even to his own deputies, they have to submit a letter to there oic(officer in charge) and then they submit to the next one in line and so one and then they have to wait for him to respond to see if and when they can get there time with him ( when he isn't in cooking class)
He bends over backward to make sure South Walton does not have vagrants hanging out on 30A in the summer time.
He is always available to talk to when you need to talk to him and he has hired great deputies to enforce the law.
Being Sheriff is no easy task and I would go further and say that it is hard to please 50% of your family so to try to please half of Walton County is not an easy task.
I believe he will win easily and would think that many on this site should be a little bit more grateful for what he does for Walton County.
For those who are from other towns, I think many would have to agree we have a low crime rate and I think we can thank the Sheriff for that.
Beach Fanatic
Robert you know he is a busy man but he is fair. If it is important just leave a message with the Capt. and he will get back to you.
I know many do not feel he is doing enough but many do feel he has done a great job. It is hard to please everyone but he tries.
Many of the deputies are more than friends of mine and I will tell you that this Sheriff cares about the people of Walton County.
Listen, You can rest assure that the Sheriff cares about the people of South Walton and believe this when I say he is always letting his deputies know that they are there to protect and serve.
Not a problem. I fully believe that he cares. Personally, I would not have the job. But it has been several weeks since I emailed, called, and even wrote a personal postal letter, all just requesting a response. Of course the date of the event has passed, so a response at this time would be moot. But I am hurt that no one could hit a reply button, or pick up a phone, and just tell me no. And of course the forty people that had requested that I ask, were also disappointed, they have told me so repeatedly, but that is no longer my issue. Let me know when you will be around, I like that Seegar's place, they have bacon for snacks. And one thing I really like is bacon.
SoWal Insider
Not a problem. I fully believe that he cares. Personally, I would not have the job. But it has been several weeks since I emailed, called, and even wrote a personal postal letter, all just requesting a response. Of course the date of the event has passed, so a response at this time would be moot. But I am hurt that no one could hit a reply button, or pick up a phone, and just tell me no. And of course the forty people that had requested that I ask, were also disappointed, they have told me so repeatedly, but that is no longer my issue. Let me know when you will be around, I like that Seegar's place, they have bacon for snacks. And one thing I really like is bacon.I like bacon. Where is this bacon haven you speak of o'wise one of many names
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