[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]To all[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I am a long time resident of Walton County and will be making my final decision soon, as to who should be the next Sheriff of Walton County. No matter what side of the political fence you?re on, I am sure that we all recognize that the person we chose for Sheriff will be the person we put our trust into to protect our families and property. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]We all have our own criteria as to what we think a canidate should meet and I respect that. I am maybe a little old fashion or a little simple minded, but I believe (If I May Be Allowed to Use a Simple Illustration) that to be the best Head Coach of the team, you need to have some time playing the game you are coaching. I am not saying you have to be a Heisman Trophy winner, but have some basic understanding of all the position?s that have to be played.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]With that said, I present the following questions to both Sheriff Candidate?s (and any one who may have the time to research). These are questions I have a need to be answered, so I can be better armed to make a better choice as to who I fill is better qualified to be the new Head Coach (Sheriff).[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]1.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many years of service do you have as a sworn Law Enforcement officer?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]2.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many individual years of service do you have in the area of Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Drug Investigations ,K-9 , SRO,FTO?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]3.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you have a degree in Criminal Justice?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]4.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you have any formal training in the area of business accounting?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]5.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many years have you served in the compacity of a line supervisor?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]6.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What formal training have you completed in the field of supervising?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]7.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Have you ever been the lead officer at a crime scene?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]8.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What formal training have you completed in the field of Crime Scene Technician?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]9.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Have you ever been lead investigator of a situation involving the death of a person?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]10.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What Formal Training have you completed in the field of Death and Injury investigation?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]11.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many case?s have you investigated in the following areas?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Theft, Burglary, Robery, SexaulAssult, Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Missing Persons, Fraud, I.D. Theft.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]12.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What formal training do you have in interrogation?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]13.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Have many traffic accidents have you worked?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]14.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What is your formal training in Traffic Reconstruction?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]15.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What is your formal training in the area of Criminal Gang Awareness?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]16.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many Felony arrest have you made.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]17.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many of your Felony arrest received a convection in the court system?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]18.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many misdemeanor arrest have you made?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]19.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many of your Misdemeanor arrest received a convection in the court system?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]20.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]What is the total dollar value of stolen property you have recovered for your victim?s?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]21.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]How many kittens have you retrieved from trees?(This one for fun)[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]22.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you fill you have the ability to recognize your own weak areas?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]23.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you fill you have the ability to recognize the right person for the right job?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]24.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you fill that community involvement is important to the success of the Sheriff?s Office Mission?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]25.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you fill that the Sheriff has a commitment to communicate with the citizen?s of Walton County?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]26.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Do you really want to be Sheriff so you can serve the people of Walton County or do you just want the title of Sheriff?[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Folks the above may sound like silly questions to you, but they go to the heart of what the Sheriff?s Office does for the people of this county. My hope and prayer?s are that no citizen ever becomes a victim of a crime, but if you do I am sure you would want the best possible officer handling your situation. The quality of the lowest rank officer starts with the quality of the highest rank officer. Take the time and make the best informed decision you can when you vote for Sheriff. It is that important.[/FONT][/SIZE]
