LuciferSam
Banned
Sorry to hear about that. I'm not saying I was so clear about what I was saying either. I know when my Dad had shingles a cup of coffee (caffeinated) helped a lot.
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Sea Turtle Police demanded home entry!!!
- Thread starter Tom at BV
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Sorry to hear about that. I'm not saying I was so clear about what I was saying either. I know when my Dad had shingles a cup of coffee (caffeinated) helped a lot.
Matt J
SWGB
Tom, I'm not doubting that this could have been an officer, but it seems very odd and out of character. I strongly urge you or your DIL to file a complaint with their inspector general:
FWC - FWC Inspector General
If that doesn't get results then contact the Governor's office. I can guarantee that in an election year you would get results and fast.
If someone did call in a complaint then there is a record of it and the officer that was dispatched. If it was an officer then they should be reprimanded for that kind of behavior.
Also it's not necessarily a gate code, some gate systems respond to the "chirp" or fast on and off of the officers siren. In a life or death emergency those are generally the better option.
FWC - FWC Inspector General
If that doesn't get results then contact the Governor's office. I can guarantee that in an election year you would get results and fast.
If someone did call in a complaint then there is a record of it and the officer that was dispatched. If it was an officer then they should be reprimanded for that kind of behavior.
Also it's not necessarily a gate code, some gate systems respond to the "chirp" or fast on and off of the officers siren. In a life or death emergency those are generally the better option.
Tom at BV
Beach Lover
SWGB,
Very wise suggestion, I'll quietly take care of this with the proper authorities. These officers need adversity training handling this emotional balance of people & turtles! They have a difficult job, but people are more important than turtles in my opinion. When you hear the boo, hoo's of a crying 5-year old calling her grandfather on the phone, saying he was going to take my turtle and put my Mamma in jail. Enough said
Tom
GoodWitch58
Beach Fanatic
I agree with SWGB; very unusual behavior for an law enforcement officer, but not completely unheard of, unfortunately.
I would advise to call the local sheriff's office (267-2000) if anything like this ever happens. We have had "wannabes in uniform" around here.
I would advise to call the local sheriff's office (267-2000) if anything like this ever happens. We have had "wannabes in uniform" around here.
NotDeadYet
Beach Fanatic
I'm sorry that this is what it comes down to for you, Tom. In the end, this is how most people feel, even though it was a person who misbehaved, not a turtle.
We need both - turtles that live in healthy oceans, and people who know how to behave. Until we understand that it is not either or, not "us" or the turtles, we won't get anywhere towards fixing the things that are broken. Apparently the person who came to the door doesn't understand this either. Too bad it made you think you had to choose.
30A Skunkape
Skunky
Maybe this officer was the proverbial bad apple. To date, I have yet to have an unpleasant encounters with any of our uniformed officers in Walton County
Except those red shirts in Seaside, but I think we ran them off:boxing:
Except those red shirts in Seaside, but I think we ran them off:boxing:
Dia
Beach Fanatic
Maybe this officer was the proverbial bad apple. To date, I have yet to have an unpleasant encounters with any of our uniformed officers in Walton County
Except those red shirts in Seaside, but I think we ran them off:boxing:
psssst - they wear blue now
Em
Beach Fanatic
Badges and/or uniforms don't give people authority. Anyone can go to ebay and buy a real badge, and anyone can go to a uniform store and buy any official looking uniform for firemen, police, rescue, Fish and Wildlife officer, etc. Never ask the guy banging on the door for the number for his dispatch, because he may give you his accomplice's number and convince you that he is legit.
If you are ever put into a situation where anyone is demanding permission to enter your house, lock the door, don't open it, and call 9-1-1 and they will quickly tell you if it is a real officer on the other side of the door.
If you are ever put into a situation where anyone is demanding permission to enter your house, lock the door, don't open it, and call 9-1-1 and they will quickly tell you if it is a real officer on the other side of the door.
30A Skunkape
Skunky
BeachbumAggie
Beach Fanatic
I agree to call the Fish and Wildlife department. I work for the gov in Texas and our agency does go to citizen's homes for investigation purposes but we train our staff to knock, explain who they are and who the represent and they have to be allowed in. The person who scared your family, if indeed a true gov official, needs to be reprimanded for his behavior. I'm sure Florida deals with these complaints on staff very seriously, I know we do here. I'm so sorry that your family had this experience.