Radio debate for Walton County Sheriff

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Ive been there not impressed! That would be the Federal Law Enforcment Training Acadamy in Glynco GA. I have seen the training that goes on at Pat Thomas. They dont even do physical training there? And the recruits that attend there well the majority of them have have much to be desired from. But I am old school Army what do I know. I just know that the finest schools are not here in Florida.

Aint me LOL I dont have any lights on my signs Im waiting for my big sign to come in before I do that!!!! Just a clue..... I have never nor will I work for the SO...... I have a wonderful career that I love. But thats what you do best you assume .

Go on one thread saying one thing and got to the other and do what you said not to.

Ya'll make my head hurt.:funn: All of you are so busy bashing each other and calling people liars that you forget to stress the things about your candidate that mean something to the average voter.I

I apologize for attempting to inject humor into this mess. I mean 6'9" 300lbs? That is one big dude. But I could take him.:boxing:

So why all the high profile propaganda? All the bashing of campaign contributions and so forth.. And u have nothing to gain? To bad u didn’t learn the old saying during your F.T.O. period, “careful of the toes you step on today, they may be connected to the butt you have to kiss tomorrow”…..

oh no, we have set him off. Is this where you start foaming at the mouth and show your teeth? If all you can find is public record to bash ma and try to discredit him, you have a long and empty road ahead of you.

and who is one sided here, you have no room to talk about anyone else being one sided.

Sounds like to me your speaking from experience about Pat Thomas training. I bet you finished first in your class too....lol. Careful, Careful...some of use know more than you think.

You are certainly correct on some points Fox, this back and forth is pointless and not getting anything accomplish other than getting everyones back up...And I will be the first to admit I am guilty of it myself...so for that I apologize.

Its gotten to the point we are so concerned with trying to figure out who each other are, that we have missed the whole reason for being here.

I support my choice for sheriff for the same reasons you do, because I think he is the best man for the job.....In less than a month we shall see how the voters of the county feel about the issue....I am quite sure that neither of the candidates would be very impressed with are conduct on here...

Alright, I listened to the debate between Griffith and Adkinson and my first thought is that Griffith lost the respect he might have had from the hard working deputies and employees of the SO. Griffith repeatedly said he wanted to bring back professionalism and integrity to the Sheriff’s Office and the deputies. Well this shows that he doesn’t even know what’s going on within the Sheriff’s Office…the vast majority of deputies within the department are professional and have integrity!! Where the professionalism and integrity needs to be restored is in the Office of the Sheriff (i.e. the Sheriff himself) and in other command positions! Mr. Griffith wouldn’t say that, now would he? That would be bashing his buddy RJ, who he wants to pull in support from. When given the opportunity, Mr. Griffith did not even attempt to distinguish himself from RJ.


Mr. Griffith said that he wants more community oriented policing and wants the deputies to know the citizens in their zones…well guess what Mr. Griffith, deputies know the citizens of Walton County! I know this concept might be difficult for a State Trooper to understand but Sheriff Deputies work in communities and over time they get to know the community they work in. They patrol neighborhoods and talk to the people out in their yards, at local businesses, on the beach, in parks, and in the schools. They give out their personal cell phone numbers and work overtime (that they do not get paid for) to help the citizens and visitors of Walton County!


On the other hand, Mr. Adkinson addressed the real problems such as poor management of finances and restructuring the agency. Mr. Adkinson recognizes that the SO is community oriented . He is looking to the future and wants the department to move forward with proper training. Mr. Adkinson gracefully distinguished himself from his family and focused on the real issues. Clearly, Mr. Adkinson has the experience and track record to prove that he is capable of running the WCSO!

is that so.......... Is that why Mr. Griffith had to talk the deputies and EMS into an adress that they were unable to locate. DG wasnt even on scene or responding but he was still able to talk that in from shere memory of just the persons name. Seems to me that a State Trooper knows the citizens better then alot of the deputies. Now Im not saying the deputies do a poor job, but there is room for improvment givin that topic. And Mr. Griffith doesnt bash anyone to include RJ, MA, or anyone else for that matter, he is a more take the reigns and get this thing right type person not a whiney name bashing, blame game type so you hold this as a negative? He doesnt bash people. I liked how Mr. Griffith empisized on a stronger focus on drug enforcment. Burglary is a huge problem, and the best way hands down is some hard core drug enforcment. And when it comes to bringing back professionalism and INTEGRITY there is no better man for the job. I dare you to ask a few people to describe DG in a few words and those two words Profesionalism and Integrity will come out of everyones mouth - GUARANTEED!

Swamp,
By no means do I want start an agrument with this, but you seemed to dance all around what Lovebirds was saying. They never one time questioned or stated anything about DANNY'S intergrity or professionalism, which is what you are constantly defending. I too listened to the debate , and if I were a deputy I would be slightly offended. When Mr. Dees asked each of them what they would change about the admin Danny went straight to stating what he would change about the Deputies and not the admin. How do you think this makes the deputies feel that may listen to this. They have had to lay low, be in fear for so long, and now here a potentinal future boss is basically telling them that he thinks they need to be more professional and need more intergrity. The change needs to start with the "office of the Sheriff" Thats where the PROFESSIONALISM AND INTERGRITY needs to be replaced.

I am sure there are things that need to be changed with the deputies, but that was NOT the question. The deputies as far as I can tell do a great job and know their people. Is there room for improvement? Sure, where isnt there in this world? Mike clearly answered the question and did a great job doing so, and not at the cost of putting anyone down.

As far as Danny knowing where someone lives. I would hope so. He said he has lived here all his life. I am sure too that Mike can do the same thing, and that deputies can do. This doesnt qualify him to be Sheriff.

I truly think that Mike answered ever question just as asked, and he did not dance around them. You are doing the same thing Swamp. This radio debate in my opinion was clearly won by Mike hands down, and only proves more why he should be Sheriff of Walton County. Being a good guy just isnt enough.

Danny in no way, shape, or form put down any of the deputies or even implied that they weren't professional. He was referring to leadership when he said "bringing integrity and professionalism back to the department". Just goes to show you that people will hear what they want to hear.

Danny in no way, shape, or form put down any of the deputies or even implied that they weren't professional. He was referring to leadership when he said "bringing integrity and professionalism back to the department". Just goes to show you that people will hear what they want to hear.

Danny in no way, shape, or form put down any of the deputies or even implied that they weren't professional. He was referring to leadership when he said "bringing integrity and professionalism back to the department". Just goes to show you that people will hear what they want to hear.

Swamp,
By no means do I want start an agrument with this, but you seemed to dance all around what Lovebirds was saying. They never one time questioned or stated anything about DANNY'S intergrity or professionalism, which is what you are constantly defending. I too listened to the debate , and if I were a deputy I would be slightly offended. When Mr. Dees asked each of them what they would change about the admin Danny went straight to stating what he would change about the Deputies and not the admin. How do you think this makes the deputies feel that may listen to this. They have had to lay low, be in fear for so long, and now here a potentinal future boss is basically telling them that he thinks they need to be more professional and need more intergrity. The change needs to start with the "office of the Sheriff" Thats where the PROFESSIONALISM AND INTERGRITY needs to be replaced.

I am sure there are things that need to be changed with the deputies, but that was NOT the question. The deputies as far as I can tell do a great job and know their people. Is there room for improvement? Sure, where isnt there in this world? Mike clearly answered the question and did a great job doing so, and not at the cost of putting anyone down.

As far as Danny knowing where someone lives. I would hope so. He said he has lived here all his life. I am sure too that Mike can do the same thing, and that deputies can do. This doesnt qualify him to be Sheriff.

I truly think that Mike answered ever question just as asked, and he did not dance around them. You are doing the same thing Swamp. This radio debate in my opinion was clearly won by Mike hands down, and only proves more why he should be Sheriff of Walton County. Being a good guy just isnt enough.

And hate to do it but wasn?t RJ a REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!!!!!! And now you try to tie him to Danny?That is a hoot since RJ is in the same political party as Mike. Hello Just what we need another REPUBLICAN in the office of Sheriff ( I can say that I typically vote republican)


And could not agree more. We do not need another REPUBLICAN in there. Enough of the "good ole boys".

You guys know that with all the back and forth I was just attempting to find a candidate to support. To be honest it was difficult because of all the BS being slung. I have heard from neither candidate on here and one of the candidates supporters says he will post on here. Unfortunately if he does not, based on the trash that is sometimes posted, I would understand. He may want to buy newspaper ads. As it stands I may not vote for either one. So if the supporters of DG and MA were attempting to turn the voters off I think you have succeeded with me.

MA said Pat Thomas was one of the finest law enforcement academies in the country. That was very loose usage of the word finest, That whole place is a joke.


I disagree with your assessment that the Pat Thomas Training facility is a joke. It's not. I have been there and trained there and it is an excellent training facility. There are some very professional instructors there and I learned a great deal while I was there. Have you been to it?

Before you say RJ was an (R), I was at an event for a Democrat for Governora couple years ago and RJ was there. Must be in an (R) in registration only. For those of you who think MA has my vote, some of his relatives were (D) before they were (R). I see the mudslinging has begun again, thank God I am uncomitted and may not even vote in the Sheriffs race. The only guys I feel for are the Deputies and the uncertain future. To the deputies, let me know if you are interested in organizing, Panama City PD is in the process and I am sure the Teamsters will be more than happy to assist.