I am a former PIO in Walton Co.'s Sheriff's Office, and have written a book detailing some of the happenings within this County's Sheriff's Office, along with Broward Co.'s Sheriff's Office. This book was meant to shed some light upon the abuse of power of some law enforcment personnel; and of special interest to those living in Walton Co.,the lack of action taken against deputies who endangered the lives of everyone in Walton County. You will be shocked and angered by the many things you read, and also find the book to be most entertaining and some humorous stories I personally experienced in both counties in my 35 yrs. in law enforcement. This book is strictly for a mature audience. I will be having a book signing on Dec. 2nd at Bad Ass Coffee from noon until 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you there. The Sun will be running an article this week and then another the following week re the book. Dennis Wise To check or order from website: www.honoraboveallelse.org
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Dennis.
needs to get out more
and bad ass coffee is where? dennis, hopefully i'm not mentioned in your broward segments.
Beach LoverAuthor
Thanks...Hope to meet you at the book signing. 
Banned
I am a former PIO in Walton Co.'s Sheriff's Office, and have written a book detailing some of the happenings within this County's Sheriff's Office, along with Broward Co.'s Sheriff's Office. This book was meant to shed some light upon the abuse of power of some law enforcment personnel; and of special interest to those living in Walton Co.,the lack of action taken against deputies who endangered the lives of everyone in Walton County. You will be shocked and angered by the many things you read, and also find the book to be most entertaining and some humorous stories I personally experienced in both counties in my 35 yrs. in law enforcement. This book is strictly for a mature audience. I will be having a book signing on Dec. 2nd at Bad Ass Coffee from noon until 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you there. The Sun will be running an article this week and then another the following week re the book. Dennis Wise To check or order from website: www.honoraboveallelse.org
where's bad ass coffee? can't wait to read your book!
how bad is walton compared to broward?
is there stuff we should be worried about as citizens?
i was scared to see on your site how sherriffs just drove by an accident. i already get worried enough about response times!
SoWal Insider
Dennis Wise!This should be interesting
Hmmmm, which County were you in the1980's?:shock: 
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SoWal Insider
This should be interesting
Still worried about that butterfly that you hit with your car? :roll:
SoWal Insider
Still worried about that butterfly that you hit with your car? :roll:
that...and other things
the mid 80's were my college years after all:shock: we had a condo there, I went down at every break we had...ummm....need any other explanations?Other than that, sound like a grayt read.
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bean
Still worried about that butterfly that you hit with your car? :roll:
^5 Mango
Sorry, BB that was fuNNy. ;-) 
SoWal Expert
Bad @ss Coffee is located in Miramar Beach (Sandestin) on Old 98 about 1-2 miles past the Winn Dixie. It will be on the north side of the road, and unless you are looking at the Gulf, you won't miss it.
Sounds like an interesting book. Dennis, you should submit it to the SoWal Book Club. They love stuff about the area if the book is worthy of discussion. This group meets at the library. If I remember, I will send a few of its members down to see you at the book signing.
Sounds like an interesting book. Dennis, you should submit it to the SoWal Book Club. They love stuff about the area if the book is worthy of discussion. This group meets at the library. If I remember, I will send a few of its members down to see you at the book signing.
Beach Fanatic
Hmmm..Christmas gift idea:scratch:
Beach LoverAuthor
FYI: Bad Ass Coffee is located at 1708 Scenic Gulf Drive (Old 98) Miramar Beach. Aprox. 2 miles past Winn Dixie on the northside of the road. Dennis
Beach LoverAuthor
Yeah, it's a great Christmas gift idea! Every adult in Walton Co. needs to read this book, and the sooner the better. And an added bonus will be that they will enjoy it! Thanks for the thought......and suggestion. Dennis
Beach LoverAuthor
That sounds like a great idea! Please do try to remember to tell them to come to the signing.....if you have any of their addresses let me know and I will tell them about it. This IS a must read book for those of us living in this county....as well as Broward, that is, if you want to know what's really going on in law enforcement, that could affect you and your loved ones. Dennis
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Dennis! So that's where you have been!!! Hubby hasn't seen hide nor hair of you in forever. He misses the corned beef hash breakfasts at Chapman's.
I'll PM you so you don't spend all day wondering who I am....
I'll PM you so you don't spend all day wondering who I am....
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Oh yeah, you should be afraid, VERY afraid!! Read the book and see why! Dennis
Beach Crab
Hi Dennis,
You probably don't remember me, but I remember you. I'm the wife of a former deputy... Ward. I'll be there Dec 2 for sure, can't wait to read this. Should make for good reading!
You probably don't remember me, but I remember you.
I'm the wife of a former deputy... Ward. I'll be there Dec 2 for sure, can't wait to read this. Should make for good reading!Beach Lover
where's bad ass coffee? can't wait to read your book!hi dennis , i am glad you have this book going ,something needs to be done if i can help let me know babs324552000@yahoo.com
how bad is walton compared to broward?
is there stuff we should be worried about as citizens?
i was scared to see on your site how sherriffs just drove by an accident. i already get worried enough about response times!
Beach Crab
There are but a paucity of authors who could have written these viginettes of his 35 years in law enforcement, incorporated them into a book that not only entertains, it is amusing and at times amazing. Having been a law enforcement officer back in the 70's this book hit home. Honor Above All Else is a diamond in the ruff. If you miss out on this book you will have missed your chance for a belly laugh of the first degree, coupled with lesson in integrity,honesty and class.
Being a published author myself, I wish every goodwill and success to toward Dennis Wise and his new Book. But, most of all I look forward to his next one that should be coming soon.
Being a published author myself, I wish every goodwill and success to toward Dennis Wise and his new Book. But, most of all I look forward to his next one that should be coming soon.
Beach Lover
I am a former PIO in Walton Co.'s Sheriff's Office, and have written a book detailing some of the happenings within this County's Sheriff's Office, along with Broward Co.'s Sheriff's Office. This book was meant to shed some light upon the abuse of power of some law enforcment personnel; and of special interest to those living in Walton Co.,the lack of action taken against deputies who endangered the lives of everyone in Walton County. You will be shocked and angered by the many things you read, and also find the book to be most entertaining and some humorous stories I personally experienced in both counties in my 35 yrs. in law enforcement. This book is strictly for a mature audience. I will be having a book signing on Dec. 2nd at Bad Ass Coffee from noon until 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you there. The Sun will be running an article this week and then another the following week re the book. Dennis Wise To check or order from website: www.honoraboveallelse.orgI CAN,T GET IT TO TAKE MY ADDRESS
Beach Lover
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SoWal Insider
^5 Mango
^5 . You didn't think I would leave you hanging now, did ya?
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Former deputy writes expose on law enforcement
Walton County gets its own chapter.
By Gwen Break
Dennis Wise served the Walton County Sheriff?s Office as a public information officer but what he saw there and in other areas of law enforcement left him with ?a sick feeling in my stomach.?
Wise has written a book that describes in detail some of the things he feels the public needs to know about law enforcement.
?Honor Above All Else: Removing the Veil of Secrecy,? crosses the blue wall of silence. Wise said it was written to ?bring light to the darkness.?
?I felt the corruption and abuse of absolute power had to be made known,? said Wise.
Wise said he left the Walton County Sheriff?s Office with a good feeling towards the sheriff and the office, but with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement in south Florida, he got tired of the cover ups and wrong doing he saw.
Wise said he wrote about what he saw while at the Sheriff?s Office but most of the book is dedicated to the other places where he worked prior to coming to Walton County.
?Walton County is not an isolated case. It was included because I just happen to live in Walton County and worked here for a period of time,? said Wise.
He said the Walton County Sheriff?s Office has some ?hard working wonderful people,? but that he took his oath of offi ce seriously and could not abide some of the things he saw. Those things, he said, are in the book.
?People are afraid to come forward. They will lose their job,? said Wise.
Wise said the book is for mature audiences and the stories told are done so with some humor and are ?stranger than fi ction.?
?You couldn?t make this stuff up,? said wife Shelia.
Wise said he hopes everyone in Walton County will read the book, which will be available online on Nov. 30 (www.honoraboveallelse. org).
He said there is only one way corruption can be cured. ?You elected them. Get together and have them removed,? said Wise.
Wise is doing a book signing at Bad Ass Coffee on Old U.S. Highway 98 on Dec. 2, noon to 4 p.m.
The only comment from Sheriff Ralph Johnson about the book came from his public information offi ce.
?It?s fi ctional reading. He can say what he likes. Good luck with the book,? said Lt. Bryan A. Maule Jr., public information offi cer for Walton County Sheriff?s Offi ce.
The week prior to the book?s release, some lawn ornaments were stolen from Wise?s house in South Walton but Wise refused to think it was anything but a common theft.
?I think it just happened. My wife though, thinks it?s too much of a coincidence,? said Wise with a small smile.
Walton County gets its own chapter.
By Gwen Break
Dennis Wise served the Walton County Sheriff?s Office as a public information officer but what he saw there and in other areas of law enforcement left him with ?a sick feeling in my stomach.?
Wise has written a book that describes in detail some of the things he feels the public needs to know about law enforcement.
?Honor Above All Else: Removing the Veil of Secrecy,? crosses the blue wall of silence. Wise said it was written to ?bring light to the darkness.?
?I felt the corruption and abuse of absolute power had to be made known,? said Wise.
Wise said he left the Walton County Sheriff?s Office with a good feeling towards the sheriff and the office, but with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement in south Florida, he got tired of the cover ups and wrong doing he saw.
Wise said he wrote about what he saw while at the Sheriff?s Office but most of the book is dedicated to the other places where he worked prior to coming to Walton County.
?Walton County is not an isolated case. It was included because I just happen to live in Walton County and worked here for a period of time,? said Wise.
He said the Walton County Sheriff?s Office has some ?hard working wonderful people,? but that he took his oath of offi ce seriously and could not abide some of the things he saw. Those things, he said, are in the book.
?People are afraid to come forward. They will lose their job,? said Wise.
Wise said the book is for mature audiences and the stories told are done so with some humor and are ?stranger than fi ction.?
?You couldn?t make this stuff up,? said wife Shelia.
Wise said he hopes everyone in Walton County will read the book, which will be available online on Nov. 30 (www.honoraboveallelse. org).
He said there is only one way corruption can be cured. ?You elected them. Get together and have them removed,? said Wise.
Wise is doing a book signing at Bad Ass Coffee on Old U.S. Highway 98 on Dec. 2, noon to 4 p.m.
The only comment from Sheriff Ralph Johnson about the book came from his public information offi ce.
?It?s fi ctional reading. He can say what he likes. Good luck with the book,? said Lt. Bryan A. Maule Jr., public information offi cer for Walton County Sheriff?s Offi ce.
The week prior to the book?s release, some lawn ornaments were stolen from Wise?s house in South Walton but Wise refused to think it was anything but a common theft.
?I think it just happened. My wife though, thinks it?s too much of a coincidence,? said Wise with a small smile.
SoWal Insider
The week prior to the book’s release, some lawn ornaments were stolen from Wise’s house in South Walton but Wise refused to think it was anything but a common theft.
“I think it just happened. My wife though, thinks it’s too much of a coincidence,” said Wise with a small smile.
The pilfering of the knome and flamingo a week prior to the release of the book smells like a publicity stunt to me.....
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Beach LoverAuthor
FYI SHELLEY: They were at the entrance to our front door, they were not gnomes or flamingos........they were angels. They also confiscated two angels off Angel Island.....Who on earth steals ANGELS?? They had been there for six years up 'til we told everyone about the book, then the following night someone (like the thief in the night they were), came and took our statues...... I am as baffled as you......but believe me, I would never say someone took our angels if it were not true......I wish it wasn't. I have been praying that God will lay a burden upon this person(s) heart(s) to know it was wrong, and they will be led to return our angel statues. What would you think if this happened to you???
Sheila Wise P.S. Hope to meet you Sat. at Bad Ass!! (I could have come up with something better than that if I were going for a publicity stunt). Also, when the present PIO from the sheriff's office said it is a fictional book; HE LIED. He OBVIOUSLY has not read the book, and has no clue what he is talking about! Read the book and you will know my husband is an honorable man and would not make up stuff to write in a book entitled....."Honor" Above All Else.:clap_1: :nono1: It's ok, I know you were joking:!:
Beach Fanatic
The pilfering of the knome and flamingo a week prior to the release of the book smells like a publicity stunt to me.....
I don't know about this theft incident being a publicity stunt, but this thread sure is. Four brand spankin' new posters pushing the book and the author making several cheesy, tiring intimations of the book's importance...
Oh yeah, you should be afraid, VERY afraid!! Read the book and see why! Dennis
This IS a must read book for those of us living in this county....as well as Broward, that is, if you want to know what's really going on in law enforcement, that could affect you and your loved ones. Dennis
Yeah, it's a great Christmas gift idea! Every adult in Walton Co. needs to read this book,and the sooner the better.
Thanks, but I'll read it at the library and then decide if I'll add it to my collection and support the author financially.
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