Sheriff charges Deputies

I too know Danny and like him like most folks on here. However, I have noticed that in several locations where RJ'S signs were located are now replaced with Danny signs. Maybe he has nothing to do with this, but to me its a sign.

Sweetgal....Since Ralph is no longer in the race, wouldn't it stand to reason that his supporters (along with those of Tom, Tony, Dennis, Rick, etc) have to now decide whether to support Danny or Mike? I'm trying to understand why the replacement of Ralph's signs with either candidate would mean either one has "ties" to the original preference? I'm sure there are just as many ex-Ralph supporters that will now support Mike. If a Ralph supporter now jumps to Mike, will you question Mike's agenda? Just a thought..............

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I would like to reply to The Patriot. You obviously don't know Danny that well. If you did, you would not think that Danny would consider Ralph even remotely a candidate for under-sheriff or with that being said any part of the Sheriff's Office. Danny is and has always been his own person. You are comparing apples to oranges, when you compare the two. Danny is quite capable of running the Sheriff's Office more so than the other candidate. If you would like to see the differences between the two candidates than you might need to ask for a debate between the two, I do believe the difference will be quite obvious. Otherwise you need to quite trying to start rumors. I will leave you with one piece to think on, Danny has more experience that the other one ever dreamed of (years of service and experience).

If you would like to know Ralph's ties to Danny, just follow Danny around and see how many times he meets up with Ralph and goes out on a campaign trail with him. Ralph has had Danny as tight to him over the past few months as he has Clemmons to him over the past 3 years. If you don't believe it just do some investigating of your own. I really like Danny but the biggest problem I see now is just how much influence is Ralph going to have on the way he conducts business. I could care less about him being a Trooper, my problem is that we do not need any influence of Ralph Johnson on the Walton County Sheriff's Office ever again. Danny, if you read this I am truly sorry but I cannot tell anyone that I believe you would make a good Sheriff again. Another problem I have is the way all of the Administrative staff under Ralph has conducted business over the past few years. They have ruined I do not know how many good deputies. I do not agree with the way they treat their people and they should have quit before screwing their people. If you say that no one has anything to worry about and that they will all keep their positions then you are no different than Ralph. We need new blood in the administration at the Sheriff's Office. The days of whether or not you hunt and fish or own a boat to take your Captain out on should not influence your career path. It should be based on ability and experience to fill those positions. Jason Adkinson and Stan Sunday screwed people for years while under Ralph both career wise, emotionally and physically. How many times have they shown their buts in public while intoxicated and then fired, demoted or written up their subordinates for the same conduct. How many people got fired for having sexual relationships with married members of the department and then Captains and Lieutenants get away with nothing. I can understand if you lead by example and allow them to get away with it. I mean look at the top cop---the Cook. A vote for Danny is now a vote to continue Ralph's design of poor fiscal management and continued dictatorship. Atleast Mike Adkinson has the support of his people. How about Ralph?

Why all the hand-wringing about Ralph?
He will be gone Dec 31st.

Hopefully Mr. Adkinson or Mr. Griffith will do a better job.
And I pray that whoever our new sheriff is, that he understands
he works for the people.

Ralph forgot that simple point/concept years ago !!!

Oh Boy!!!! Here we go again, I knew it wouldnt last.

Lets turn another one of Ralphs blunders into a "bash another candidate".

Please Grumpyfish, enlighten us on this rumored "good ole boy system"
From the looks of how Defuniak PD is running there doesnt seem to be an "good ole boy" system in play. What is to make us think that its coming back.

I'm sorry, I'm not going to make certain people's lives difficult just to give you a warm fuzzy. Put it this way, I hope you are right and I am wrong. That's it.

I would like to reply to The Patriot. You obviously don't know Danny that well. If you did, you would not think that Danny would consider Ralph even remotely a candidate for under-sheriff or with that being said any part of the Sheriff's Office. Danny is and has always been his own person. You are comparing apples to oranges, when you compare the two. Danny is quite capable of running the Sheriff's Office more so than the other candidate. If you would like to see the differences between the two candidates than you might need to ask for a debate between the two, I do believe the difference will be quite obvious. Otherwise you need to quite trying to start rumors. I will leave you with one piece to think on, Danny has more experience that the other one ever dreamed of (years of service and experience).

I'm sure this will be taken the wrong way by some, so before I begin understand that I'm not bashing. Merely stating the obvious and looking for insight.

Exactly how is Griffith more superior in his career that puts him over Adkinson? I understand he has been in law enforcement for many years, but to what extent? One would have to ask, is it the number of years you have in a career. Or what one accomplished during those years that makes them a better candidate.

From what I can find, Griffith has been a trooper for many, many years. But does he have any administrative experience? I'm not finding any as a trooper (if this is incorrect please correct me).

It?s apparent that Adkinson has, hence the police department he now runs. Along with a fairly impressive list of items posted on his website.


From comparing the two, it seems that the background and experience lies with Adkinson more so than Griffith.

As for Ralph, who cares, he's done. An endorsement from him is like a visit from the grim reaper; hope he has a fast trip to Tennessee.


As far as a debate, that?s one I would love to see myself. Does any one have any knowledge of any that are scheduled as of yet, and if so where.

The Patriot knows nothing about Danny Griffith.I assure all the readers of this forum that I have nothing to gain from the election. Lets be clear on that. Secondly Patriots mud slinging is a result of having nothing to attack Danny on. Danny is the most upstanding man I have ever met. Ive been saying it long before the election and I will say it long after. Danny is friendly with everyone so you want to know who is undersheriff is........ everyone!!!! Public safety is his top priority. Support your canidate Patriot. But dont use fictional scare tactics to gain support. Heres an idea ........ find some strengths on your canidate and post them. Lets be adult and not middle school abouth this. If anyone has questions or rumors/issues that they would like clarity on try asking Danny, he would be more then happy to sit down and talk about them with you. griffith4sheriff@gdsvs.net

Anyhoo........................back to everyone in the sheriff's office getting a $1,200 pay cut!

I'd suggest we have an accountant look at the books, but apparently that costs $70k .............. and then we don't have $ to make payroll. :roll:

Holy Cow, you know what I saw. I saw a Griffith sign right next to an Adkinson sign. What does that mean?



NOTHING

I would like to hear what the Sheriffs candidates have to say about charging the Deputies and the potential layoffs. I think it is also be helpful who their second and third in command are going to be. I realize that this may be touchy but we are going to find out after the election, who they place in those positions may shed some light on how they will operate, which may effect how some will vote.

Poor Patriot, DG gives you nothing to attack

So you make things up. Ill tell you one thing..... You would make one heck of a fiction writer. Let me set things straight for those who don?t know Danny Griffith. Danny is the most upstanding man that I have ever met. Danny's first and foremost priority is public service. As a Trooper Danny has never once jeopardized his integrity. He has always conducted himself as a quiet, knowledgeable professional, and that?s what you can expect from Danny, not another R.J. Danny Griffith is friendly with everyone. So I guess that makes everyone his under sheriff huh? The fact and truth is Danny refuses to consider the idea of who his under sheriff will be until the election is over. To do so is immoral and illegal, don?t believe me then ask Danny. The citizens of Walton County have spoken in the primary and Danny hears their voice. So let?s put all this middle school mud slinging and rumor inventing aside and support your candidate by acknowledging what they can do for Walton County. As far as the rumors and lies are concerned, if you have any questions regarding your concerns Danny Would love to sit down and discuss them with you over a cup of coffee. Griffith4sheriff@gdsvs.net

So you make things up. Ill tell you one thing..... You would make one heck of a fiction writer. Let me set things straight for those who don?t know Danny Griffith. Danny is the most upstanding man that I have ever met. Danny's first and foremost priority is public service. As a Trooper Danny has never once jeopardized his integrity. He has always conducted himself as a quiet, knowledgeable professional, and that?s what you can expect from Danny, not another R.J. Danny Griffith is friendly with everyone. So I guess that makes everyone his under sheriff huh? The fact and truth is Danny refuses to consider the idea of who his under sheriff will be until the election is over. To do so is immoral and illegal, don?t believe me then ask Danny. The citizens of WaltonCounty have spoken in the primary and Danny hears their voice. So let?s put all this middle school mud slinging and rumor inventing aside and support your candidate by acknowledging what they can do for WaltonCounty. As far as the rumors and lies are concerned, if you have any questions regarding your concerns Danny Would love to sit down and discuss them with you over a cup of coffee. Griffith4sheriff@gdsvs.net

For what it is worth. This poster is speaking the truth about Danny. We have been neighbors for a very long time, he was one of my instructors at the law enforcement academy, and the guy really is top notch.

I heard yesterday, unconfirmed, that Ralph decided not to charge his deputies the $100 for car use fee. Can anyone confirm. If it is true, I am glad for the deputies.

Affirmative. Could be wrong, but mandatory deductions against the gross income that is reported on their paystubs and ultimately their W-2 is not kosher.

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Why all the hand-wringing about Ralph?
He will be gone Dec 31st.

Hopefully Mr. Adkinson or Mr. Griffith will do a better job.
And I pray that whoever our new sheriff is, that he understands
he works for the people.

Ralph forgot that simple point/concept years ago !!!

He may be "gone" Dec. 31st, but look at the recent posts running here and you'll see that he is still trying to "stick it to" all of us. Make no mistake that our current Sheriff is nothing more than the 3rd grade bully. He does not want anyone to play with the toys in the sand box if he is not allowed to.

The is summed up as EGO. When it gets too big, people do foolish things. We have seen that play out over the past 8 years. Pretty good research project for someone to elaborate on...