Another Complaint Against The Sheriff

remember this thread..Election complaint filed against Sheriff - SoWal Beaches Forum

Told ya ?

"Disgrunteld and scared. Many of these officers have direct knowledge of the goings on in the office. They fear for their jobs and their pay checks. The State needs to step in and offer protection to these officers that come forward.

(Is that not sick? Officers who are supposed to protect us, need protection from their boss... think about that, it is really tragic. If you read the complaint, the complaintant states they are in fear of loosing their job. It is time that the public support these officers and encourage them to come forward.)

If I've said it once, I'll say it again, this is not the last time the Sheriffs Office will see itself humiliated on the front page of our local papers. The best is yet to come... "
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Above is taken from one of my last posts. Do I dare say that I told you so? What if I were to say that there is even more to come... Would you believe me?

B O H I C A

What a disgrace this administration is.

Bad Boys!!

Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come to interview!
Get ready citizens of Walton County, we are going to be the laughing stock of NW Florida's law enforcement community.
Will someone please put the cookin' sheriff out of office this go round!

Does Florida not have whistle blower laws that would protect these folks?

Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come to interview!
Get ready citizens of Walton County, we are going to be the laughing stock of NW Florida's law enforcement community.
Will someone please put the cookin' sheriff out of office this go round!

I wouldn't limit it to North West Florida or even Florida. If things get bad enough and it's a slow news day this will get picked up by other media outlets.

Protection

Does Florida not have whistle blower laws that would protect these folks?

Yes, I believe there is.

I have also heard that a female investigator was recently put back "on the road" (Road Patrol) for unknown reasons.

Anyone know more about this?

I'll confirm that story. Personal observation.

Yes, I believe there is.

I have also heard that a female investigator was recently put back "on the road" (Road Patrol) for unknown reasons.

Anyone know more about this?

I think she requested the transfer. If it is who I think it is. The question should be, why was she transferred from road patrol to investigator in the first place? A position she didn't want.

I am hearing some severely sketchy things about the Sheriff's department and it's employee's actions lately - harassing people, destroying & tampering with evidence, falsifying police reports etc.

What in the world is going on?

We need to tally the number of complaints about this guy- on SoWal and in the press combined. I have yet to read or hear anything positive about him. Someone tell me the story of why he is the sheriff?

Thats what I have been asking???? Way back...even when he was a candidate the first time running. It blew my mind that he was elected. Step up to the polls and be heard!!!

Just a general comment on complaints where elected or employee complaints are concerned for any county office. I know many will say where there is smoke there is fire and that maybe so, but we have to wait for these investigations to be concluded, before we know the facts and they are put on record. Even as a member of the media, I believe people should not be tried in the press or by rumor. If what is being said is true then it will come out through the investigations and appropriate action will ensue.

Aleonard. That is certainly true and should be kept in mind. However, elections have a time certain date and most of the convictions happen after the election. Then, it is questionable if appropriate action ensues. One could recommend to a candidate to do whatever it takes to get elected. Say anything. Spend whatever. Make Machiavelli proud. You'll get elected and the punishment will be minor. Voters will forget about it by the next election. In the meantime, you have two or four years to do whatever. Therefore, a lively discussion beforehand by the public is important if we have any hope of electing honest representatives with the public's best interest in mind.

Aleonard. That is certainly true and should be kept in mind. However, elections have a time certain date and most of the convictions happen after the election. Then, it is questionable if appropriate action ensues. One could recommend to a candidate to do whatever it takes to get elected. Say anything. Spend whatever. Make Machiavelli proud. You'll get elected and the punishment will be minor. Voters will forget about it by the next election. In the meantime, you have two or four years to do whatever. Therefore, a lively discussion beforehand by the public is important if we have any hope of electing honest representatives with the public's best interest in mind.

I agree 100% with your quote above and all factual evidence and quotes should be gathered by the media, investigating officials and the public and put into the public eye for discussion before elections.

But, speaking personally, I know people talk. Sometimes it's sound, sometimes it's not. I can only hope if I ever had to be in the public eye as an official, I would be judged by the public on facts and not speculation.


I am asked very often why these issues are only in the spotlight sometimes during an election year. My answer from my experience so far is that's when we see the majority of complaints filed. Not all, but many. I'm not going to speculate about that except to say I believe the reasons are very varied.

ps......I'd like to add that this is my opinion and only my opinion concerning all elected offices or other type of public or private figures in the press these day.

There are always rumors and gossip - even more so in an election year I would imagine.

The stuff I am hearing is directly from a source who could care less who was sheriff - the incidents are problems w/ sheriff's department personnel, not the sheriff himself and are severely in the WTF category and being investigated.

Money $$$ ???

There are always rumors and gossip - even more so in an election year I would imagine.

The stuff I am hearing is directly from a source who could care less who was sheriff - the incidents are problems w/ sheriff's department personnel, not the sheriff himself and are severely in the WTF category and being investigated.

Are you refering to the missing money from a traffic crash investigation that took place in Freeport? :shock:

No, but thanks for adding fuel to the fire!

Good gravy!

Fire

No, but thanks for adding fuel to the fire!

Good gravy!

Burn Baby Burn.

Just remember this, that there are alot of good people in that department. They work hard, and do a good job.

Just remember this, that there are alot of good people in that department. They work hard, and do a good job.

Definitely agree!~!!

Good People

Just remember this, that there are alot of good people in that department. They work hard, and do a good job.

We all know good people on the department, that is not a question, at least not with me. What is a question is why only one (Brown) has come out by name to file complaints and another is remaining unnamed. Many deputies talk about the wrong doings there, but no one takes action. Is the atmosphere of FEAR so stong there? I truly feel bad for the employees, but others need to step up and stand up, do the right thing.

Evil men/women succeed when good men/women do nothing.

Yeah but who is going to pay their pay checks. I am sure the person who chose not to put their name in the paper would love to come forward but fears that they would lose their job. You know the Sheriff can fire you for " any reason" So one screw up and your gone. Heck look at the two pregnant females he fired. They stated in the paper they had leave on the books and that they were told by their supervisors they were ok, and then they were let go under a new FMLA policy, when other officers had babies and came back to work ok. You all wonder and question why people wont come forward, look at the history of this department. I think its time for a new Sheriff, and thats why I am personally supporting Mike Adkinson. I have talked to him and a few of the guys he works for, and they sound very pleased. He is really professional,and has a good head on his shoulders. He has done a great job with the PD and he does not want to bring back the good ol boy system that is rumored around him. I think he would be a great change for our law enforcement community. You should check him out ! I also have read the words of Josh Sconiers who was running for Sheriff and seems very respectful. He dropped out to not mess up the votes. He is backing Mike as well, and after reading up on him, he seems to know alot and has a good faith background which we really need now in this office. I hope my insight helps. God bless you guys and gals in the department. May peace come to you soon.

Become an informed voter please

Sweetgal

Please make sure you research and find the truth about all the candidates before you vote. I would also encourage you to talk to the entire candidate list not just one. I agree I think it is time for a new sheriff but if you think Adkinson is not part of the good ole boy system you are sadly mistaken. He is the good ole boy system and he will continue with it including people he has working for him now at the PD , some of those have integrity issues. Adkinson has to?he gets his orders from others. How do you think he got the job he now has and got it with only 5 years experience as a police officer? Others were a lot more qualified at that time. Adkinson was brought back with the intention of him running in 2012 but decided to get into the mix a term early. Remember he told the people he wasn't going to run during his election for the chief's job also. I agree that Josh Sconiers is a good person and means well. But you have to also realize that his backing of Adkinson came at a time he was needing a job and was hired by Adkinson. Sounds like Adkinson may be abusing his position for an attempt at advancement. If you look at Josh?s decision making ability I think it will show you that he lacks experience and does not think things out before he makes his decision. He jumped in the sheriff?s race, quit his job and then dropped out of the race all in a few weeks. He knew who all was running when he got in and that spill about not messing up the votes had nothing to do with it. Josh is kind of in a situation like the deputies with the SO. If he didn?t support Adkinson (now his boss) do you honestly think he would have that job? I am sure that deal was worked out behind closed doors. Just hope you do your homework before you make your final decision about who to vote for in the sheriff?s race. We need a positive change not just a change!

Sweetgal

Please make sure you research and find the truth about all the candidates before you vote. I would also encourage you to talk to the entire candidate list not just one. I agree I think it is time for a new sheriff but if you think Adkinson is not part of the good ole boy system you are sadly mistaken. He is the good ole boy system and he will continue with it including people he has working for him now at the PD , some of those have integrity issues. Adkinson has to?he gets his orders from others. How do you think he got the job he now has and got it with only 5 years experience as a police officer? Others were a lot more qualified at that time. Adkinson was brought back with the intention of him running in 2012 but decided to get into the mix a term early. Remember he told the people he wasn't going to run during his election for the chief's job also. I agree that Josh Sconiers is a good person and means well. But you have to also realize that his backing of Adkinson came at a time he was needing a job and was hired by Adkinson. Sounds like Adkinson may be abusing his position for an attempt at advancement. If you look at Josh?s decision making ability I think it will show you that he lacks experience and does not think things out before he makes his decision. He jumped in the sheriff?s race, quit his job and then dropped out of the race all in a few weeks. He knew who all was running when he got in and that spill about not messing up the votes had nothing to do with it. Josh is kind of in a situation like the deputies with the SO. If he didn?t support Adkinson (now his boss) do you honestly think he would have that job? I am sure that deal was worked out behind closed doors. Just hope you do your homework before you make your final decision about who to vote for in the sheriff?s race. We need a positive change not just a change!

And people ask why it is so hard to find someone to run for local political office. Booya, you need to go ahead and apply to the DeFuniak Underground for membership. You seem to know everything that is going on.

Booya,
I guess that you and I are just on different ends of the voting world. I have listen to the others and I think that Cooper did a good job the other night at the High School. He too worked under Quinn as to my understanding, so does that mean that he would bring back the "good ol boy" He has been out of law enforcement for years working at Sandestin security. Does this mean that he is not quip to run the deparment if he is elected? As I understand and have been personally told by Mr. Adkinson, the folks that work at the P.D. now worked there when he was elected chief. I am sure that some will come, and others will stay. That will be up to him. I personally think he has done a good job, and I think he will do a good job running this county. Change will not happen over night, but it needs to happen. I have not put down any other person running, except Wise and Macon, simply because they seemed lost the other night when they were on the stage. I wish whomever you are voting for the best of luck. Either way we need new leadership in our S.O.