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Dennis Wise for Sheriff
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Dennis Wise
Beach Lover
I was National Vice President for 4 yrs., and I am presently in my 8th yr. as National President. We are a law enforcement training and educational organization. We, along with the National Chiefs of Police, assist with the programs of the American Police Hall of Fame (www.aphf.org), which takes care of the family survivors of officers killed in the line of duty. Other programs include assisting other agencies with funding to purchase a canine unit. The American Police Hall of Fame also handles our National Police Award Program. I personally have been honored to present these brave men and women in law enforcement awards issued by aphf in several states. I have also created a 'Civilian Medal Appreciation Award'. This award is issued to any civilian who helps or supports law enforcement. Just recently Mr. Bill O'Reilly of Fox News was approved for both the organizations civilian awards and will be presented by me to him on July 22nd. If you visit the above website you will gather further insight into what our organizations provide for law enforcement personnel and family survivors. After checking the website, if you wish to become an associate member please p.m. me and I will get you an application.AmFedConCit!Please forgive the abbreviated, I would have fallen alseep with the full title.
LOL,..... how long have you been with them and how long have you been President? What is the main function of the organization?
Thanks
Thank you for your question, I hope I have answered it to your satisfaction.
The uniform is that of the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens, which I wear on formal occassions only.
Make the Wise Choice Your Choice
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drivingthru
Beach Comber
Mr Wise I commend you for all the work you do in support of law enforcers, citizens and the fallen, but as a citizen I must ask the question. What part of that qualifies you to be Sheriff? I have read your bio, your cards, your flyers and your web site and you have a 35 year law enforcement history. NOWHERE have I read anything that tells me what kind of manager you are, who you have supervised or anything else that leads me to believe you have leadership experience. I believe the citizens (including you) have suffered through 8 years of a sheriff that was elected with YOUR SAME CREDENTIALS less a few years on the street and a different colored uniform. Obviously he has failed us. You need to get selling Mr Wise, there are other candidates ahead of you with credentials much more attractive than being a DUI Investigator, book writer, and all around friend of the Law Enforcer. But I do wish you the best of luck excersing your Rights as an American!
Dennis Wise
Beach Lover
Sir/Madam, I would strongly suggest that you re-read MY QUALIFICATIONS, MY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING and MY LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION as posted. Then MATCH AND COMPARE and make a conscientious decision based on your findings! I can assure you NO candidate in this race at this time has the LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING or the LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE that I possess. If you do not agree, use your God given right to vote for another candidate, and good luck to you sir/mam.
If you're looking to change the office of the sheriff, then vote for me. If you're just looking to change the name of the sheriff.....vote for one of the other candidates!
MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE
drivingthru
Beach Comber
Sir I have read your qualifications and I am impressed, BUT in 35 years of Law Enforcement at what time were you a bonified brass wearing supervisor? That is my question to you. A comparision between your leadership experience and that of the current sheriff when he took office has been made and I am giving you the opportunity to explain. And Sir, I could debate your experience and training, as there ARE other, but not all, candidates that have it or greater.
Thank you for your time and response, and your advice to vote for another candidate, maybe I will. And its Sir....
Dennis Wise
Beach Lover
Sir, to answer your question pertaining to being a supervisor, the best way I can answer it would be to say... on more times than I can count, I have held the responsibility of that of shift supervisor (in most agencies, that would amount to that of Lieutenant or at the very least a Sergeant). If you had read my book you would realize that in the agencies I worked for, it was not what you knew, but who you knew. I personally got into law enforcement to help those who needed help, and if you knew the inner workings of law enforcement, as soon as you become Sgt., the first line of defense to protect is to "protect" either the Chief or the Sheriff. And, oh yes, I have taken many leadership classess, so I am quite capable of delegating authority. If you or anyone else would like to meet with me to discuss my qualifications for leadership, please p.m. me, and we will definitely arrange to get together so that you may be convinced once and for all of my leadership abilities and my dedication to the people of Walton County, for whom I am in this race, to provide the best service. Looking forward to hearing from you or anyone else that would like to meet with me personally.
Thank you for your question, and I am truly looking forward to serving you as your sheriff.
Dennis Wise
MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE
Mr. Wise, I understand what you are saying, but I think it is somewhat of a "cop out" to say that one did not advance because advancement is based on "who you know." In the real world, the Sheriff's job is a political job and thus, for one to be qualified one must be a political mover and shaker. If you are not politically savvy enough to get promoted up the ranks, how can you be politically astute enough to be a good Sheriff?
The Watcher
Beach Fanatic
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This is the same argument that was made questioning D. Griffith's (sp?) qualifications. However, it appears no one seems to care that he was an FHP Trooper for 20+ years and has never supervised anyone in a supervisors capacity. When D. Wise is questioned about it, you jump on him about not having promoted. At least Wise has ambition to write a book and be involved in a police organization.
On another note, I think a Sheriff should want/need the job to support him/herself. I don't want a State Pension Puller supplementing his/her income playing Police for four years.
As for being promoted based on "who you know"... ask the ranking brass in WCSO how they got promoted. Did they take exams/tests? NO. Do they even have qualifications to hold their rank? Some, in my opinion, NO. Who you know does have a lot to do with promotions, especially in Walton County. It helps if you live in Alabama too.
This is the same argument that was made questioning D. Griffith's (sp?) qualifications. However, it appears no one seems to care that he was an FHP Trooper for 20+ years and has never supervised anyone in a supervisors capacity. When D. Wise is questioned about it, you jump on him about not having promoted. At least Wise has ambition to write a book and be involved in a police organization.
On another note, I think a Sheriff should want/need the job to support him/herself. I don't want a State Pension Puller supplementing his/her income playing Police for four years.
As for being promoted based on "who you know"... ask the ranking brass in WCSO how they got promoted. Did they take exams/tests? NO. Do they even have qualifications to hold their rank? Some, in my opinion, NO. Who you know does have a lot to do with promotions, especially in Walton County. It helps if you live in Alabama too.