Radio debate for Walton County Sheriff

[Lawdawg]

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.

 

[crystalclear]

Excatly.

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.

 

[Lovebirds]

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.

Mr. Griffith said he wanted to bring ?professionalism and integrity back to the department? but he ALSO stated,

??we need to bring these deputies up and have them maybe have a different level of professionalism and integrity with the people in the department of this county and try to do everything that we can to create a, a uh, respectful environment for the citizens of this county and also the employees of the sheriff?s department.?


This was 11 minutes and 35 seconds into the debate that is posted on this website: http://www.wzep1460.com/election_center.htm

This answer implies that he thinks deputies are lacking in those qualities...He also insulted the deputies when he insinuated that they were not community oriented. He said he wanted to change the deputies by making them more community oriented and check in on people and get to know the people that live in zones they work in?WELL THEY DO THIS ALREADY!! To doubt this only means that Mr. Griffith does not know the hard working deputies at WCSO, he must only be friends with the lazy ones that are not hard workers?

 

[tidefan517]

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.

i just went back and listened to the interview, in the interview DG says he would like to "bring the uh deputies up and have them maybe have a different level of professionalismand integrity with the people in the the department and county of and try to do everything we can, to create a respectful enviroment for the citizens of this county and also the employess of the sheriffs department."

correct me if im wrong if the wasnt singling out deputies, arent they employees of the count and sheriff's department???? in his statement he said nothing about bringing up the leadership or supervisors he said deputies, and he seperated the deputies from the rest of the sheriffs department when he said he wanted to bring the deputies up to a different level of professionalism and integrity with the people IN the department and county!....!!

 

[swampfox]

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 as far as Danny insulting the deputies those are your words. Find me a deputy that is insulted by Danny’s remarks...... bet you won’t. If you read all of love birds statement she was implying that it was a new concept to Danny (getting to know your citizens) due to his Trooper status...... geesh you guys are a tough crowd but I won’t quit. 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. Also noticed how he embrased the "good ole boy system" Impling that its ok to have thats system in place as long as you have grown up here and are related to most of the county.

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) Tell you what if you can actually show (by show) I mean real evidence, no lies GOD is listening, and do not use the words "I heard", that DG has ties to RJ outside of a professional relationship, then I wont SHOW you a money trail exibiting a curious relationship between MA and a former sheriff of Walton County................. Remember those days I sure do.

You are right being a good guy isn’t enough. Danny isnt just a good guy. He has the reservation to make sound educated decisions. HE LISTENS TO THE VOTERS and cares what they think. While some are talking with investors and developers, Danny is making house visits and talking to the citizens, the little men if you will. Again I will say he has appeared before the county commissioners, did his research and as a result recieved their approval Before and he will do many more times after he becomes sheriff. He has the respect and ears of the commissioners. You’ll attack and attack Danny with lies and rumors but the second I go into detail why im not supporting Mike .......... I get threatened with ( be careful whose toes I step on) If that’s how some of you do business then I’m going to fight even harder for Danny. There are many good people that I know that I would never support to run for sheriff. I’m pushing for Danny because he is the right man. My belief is MA has done well with the PD, but he should finish his term, it's called keeping your promise to the voters. He is a nice guy and I do like him, I just never had a stomach for his type of politics. The couple of his officers that I kinda know seem to like him as well, so Im sure He would make a good sheriff. DANNY GRIFFITH would make an even better one, because I dont have to be a member of his family or a longtime resident for my opinion to mean something to him.

 

[ShallowsFuzz]

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?

 

[crystalclear]

I was thinking the samething

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".

 

[crystalclear]

If you did not hear the wzep peice

He has the Flu. So lets give him a short time to get to feeling better.

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.

 

[swampfox]

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?

Hummmmm how come the students of Pat Thomas dont do Physical training? Why is it that most LEO acadamies have a PT program but that is absent at Pat Thomas????????? Sure it is an excelent training facility but NOT one of the finest in the country. That would be elsewhere not here in Florida. I am not bashing Florida LEO's at all, I just know places elsewhere have higher standards then Pat Thomas.

 

[Bob Wells]

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.