No LEO Coverage Overnight - Washington County, Indiana

[BigRed]

When seconds count, police are only a shift away!

 

[patience0830]

If that were true, they'd be doing it now, on the payroll.

Doesn't pay enough. Ask F. N. Stein.

 

[ancjr]

Doesn't pay enough. Ask F. N. Stein.

I agree completely. But I thought the post implied that the dads would do it for free.

 

[patience0830]

I agree completely. But I thought the post implied that the dads would do it for free.

Dads gotta get paid too. I'll do a lot of things free if you ask nicely. Picking up turds by the clean end is not one of those things.

 

[ancjr]

Dads gotta get paid too. I'll do a lot of things free if you ask nicely. Picking up turds by the clean end is not one of those things.

Again, I agree on the pay issue.

 

[4sarge]

Seems like rather than leaving an entire block of time completely uncovered it would be better to cut back some across the entire day.

EXACTLY, I've worked when We've had Insufficient Man Power and We always made it Work. I'd guess the Sheriff is wanting to UP his Payroll Budget by Political Arm Twisting.

 

[k12lts]

I met you the other day at the 1500. Can't remember if where you're from came up. I grew up just south of White River/Fort Ritner in Washington County. If the river is out at Sparksville the cavalry won't be coming from Jackson County.

Folks who live out there? They'll take care of business if needed.

I’m in the White River bottoms between Brownstown and Medora. Been thru Ft Ritter and Sparksville many times. You’re right about taking care of business.

 

[LtScott14]

If towns keep playing their politics on their PD's, they all will be looking for help.
I know budgets have always been a fight to pass, but when Emergency Calls go to voice mail, something better happen.
There are some salty Retired Lawdogs who might take up an offer to return and answer calls, just keep it civil and business, you might be surprised. Of course, needs to be fair to all.

 

[LtScott14]

If towns keep playing their politics on their PD's, they all will be looking for help.
I know budgets have always been a fight to pass, but when Emergency Calls go to voice mail, something better happen.
There are some salty Retired Lawdogs who might take up an offer to return and answer calls, just keep it civil and business, you might be surprised. Of course, needs to be fair to all.

Add: Yes, Country Rural folks do stay strapped, and all keep a 12 ga Broom handy to take out the trash.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Once again, INGO is out in front of the local news.

Washington County Sheriff’s Department will not have any officers available for overnight shifts starting on March 22

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Washington County Sheriff’s Department will not be able to deploy deputies from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily starting on March 22. The sheriff’s department anno…

fox59.com

 

[yeahbaby]

If towns keep playing their politics on their PD's, they all will be looking for help.
I know budgets have always been a fight to pass, but when Emergency Calls go to voice mail, something better happen.
There are some salty Retired Lawdogs who might take up an offer to return and answer calls, just keep it civil and business, you might be surprised. Of course, needs to be fair to all.

Your first sentence is spot on. And I believe that is happening in many police departments. I'm not a big Dr. Phil fan. Although Joe Rogan had him on one of his episodes. Part of their discussion was on current day policing. Dr. Phil made a statement that the expectation of police now a days is they are to be counselors, psychologist and social worker. The job of the police is to enforce the laws of their city/town and state they are sworn in. NOT to be what was mentioned previously.

 

[R3p1lc3]

Man I love this place(INGO). At the end of the day LEO's are people too and have to consider all the variables of their life like the rest of us citizens. I respect LEO's on principle first. There seems to be a surge of bad pr online for the LEO community lately and bad apples always need to be sorted out of any bushel. Hopefully good men of each community will stand however they can in their capacity to keep their families and communities safe.

 

[Aggar]

Also with the way everyone videotapes everything police related and and edit it to show them in a bad light vs what actually happened during the interaction. It’s hard for them to do their jobs when they get push back from know it alls. I have respect for them bc of the bs they have to deal with and how their hands get tied from being a me to do their job.

 

[ancjr]

Had some bad experiences about 10 years ago related to law enforcement. Giving the benefit of the doubt, let's just say sometimes the thugs make a better case than the actual victim. Having met Jamie Noel at the gun safety presentation he put on a few years back, I had high hopes for him as a Sheriff. Of course that didn't turn out so well. So all I can say is I sure hope Miller is being honest and can find the leverage needed to improve the situation for everybody involved.

 

[Dingleberry]

County jail corrections are the same way. People in and out of a revolving door. Counties won't pay to keep their experience and jails have as much of not more liability than road cops.

 

[LtScott14]

A lot of good points brought forward. Yes as a LEO, you do alter your lifestyle for your job. The demands are many, less rewards, in rough times, and sometimes you can do some good where you can.
I've been told you are in a fishbowl of life, and everyone watches you swim around.

The video stuff is good and bad, depends on which side of the fence you are on.

Sadly, I've seen and known a few Officers that bend the rules, force a hand, and attempt to fix an ongoing issue. It doesn't always show up, till long times past.

I have also known a lot more who are the best of the best, and trust is there for all.
It is an honor to work with them. Those guys suffer in silence, and just go on everyday.
Some say, "just your job, do it", does anyone even realize how cheap that line is?
Good luck in whatever you choose. Do your best, and be proud you did,

 

[indyk]

Smell that?

I smell the introduction of armed forces filling in these blanks.

National Guard filling in these slots rings a bell. Look at NYC subways.

 

[Leo]

I still remember old people in Illinois calling guardsmen "Pappy shooters" . That was from when the governor of Illinois called in Guardsmen to break up union strikes.

Guardsmen should not be used for politics.

I hate what the left has done to our nation.

 

[firecadet613]

Smell that?

I smell the introduction of armed forces filling in these blanks.

National Guard filling in these slots rings a bell. Look at NYC subways.

Yet someone still got shot n killed on the NYC subway...

 

[Leo]

Also with the way everyone videotapes everything police related and and edit it to show them in a bad light vs what actually happened during the interaction. It’s hard for them to do their jobs when they get push back from know it alls. I have respect for them bc of the bs they have to deal with and how their hands get tied from being a me to do their job.

I am pretty upset with these internet pansies that call themselves "auditors". They go out, make as big of scene as they can by acting goofy, and Peace officers have to go out and figure out what kind of goofy they are. Then the worthless punks get really abusive and tie up all kinds of time. My community needs all the law enforcement they can get and these jerks with cameras are getting off wasting the resources. Of course they post on the internet, training others to do the same.