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    sheriffs deny reporter's access to meeting with Crist

    I have been asked to clarify two other issues. Tax Money is used to pay for every sheriff's membership in FSA. In Walton County that amount is about 3,100. That money provides legal service as well as access to the Florida Sheriff?s Self -Insurance Fund for car insurance and liability...
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    sheriffs deny reporter's access to meeting with Crist

    Thank you for your inquiry about the NWF Daily News articl on the Sheriff’s conference. The Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) is not a tax funded entity it is funded by the individual sheriff’s off the state of Florida and private donors The same is true of the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches...
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    Walton County and City Law Enforcement

    In October of 2005 I was asked by a reporter if I was going to run for Sheriff in 2008. I explained that I had no plans at that time to run in 2008. I should point out that I fully considered running in the future (2012). In 2005, I was on speaking terms with the Sheriff and was very optimistic...
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    Walton County and City Law Enforcement

    I am not sure how or why that rumor came about. I would suspect that it is politically expedient so to speak. It is very similar to the rumor that I have said I would never run for Sheriff. It is on of those things that are impossible to disprove and easily spread. I am very proud of DFSP...
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    Walton County and City Law Enforcement

    I appreciate the effort the previous poster put into educating the public about budgetary considerations; however, I must point out a few problem areas in his comparison: At the time, I took over the DFSP there were 14 officers (including chief) and there had not been an officer added to that...
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    This does not sound like good police work

    While I do not typically respond to anonymous posts this particular thread was brought to my attention by one of my officers. I feel that I have a responsibility to defend my officers from unwarranted criticism. I accept that as a candidate I must submit to inquiry and unfortunately innuendo...
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    Campaign signs

    All of my campaign signs were to have been placed on private property. This is an error on my part if they are found in the right of way. I wil personaly drive to Freeport to asses thier placement. I have spoke with the individuals who have starting placing signs out in the Freeport area and...
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    Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction (Sheriff candidate)

    Re: Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction Tao, I gave quite a lot of thought about how to answer your question. I believe that my qualifications for the position are the strongest in the race. There are significant differences in the areas of education, training, budgetary experience...
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    Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction (Sheriff candidate)

    Re: Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction Yes, there was a competitive application process. It was open to all application. Interviews were conducted before the city council and the public. Although the City Marshal’s position does not work for the City council, the fact that they are both elected...
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    Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction (Sheriff candidate)

    Re: Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction Thank you for taking the time to review my website. As to your question about the management style having an impact, I absolutely agree. However, I would point out that the Office of the Sheriff is also a leadership position. What I mean by this is that the...
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    Mike Adkinson Jr Introduction (Sheriff candidate)

    Friends, My name is Mike Adkinson, Jr. and I?m a Republican running for Sheriff of Walton County. I?m writing to you today to introduce myself and explain why I believe I am best suited to serve as your next sheriff. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my campaign and...
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