Dennis Wise for Sheriff

[beach blessings]

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Perfectly put Watcher...I think the good ole boys are in for a suprise this year...The south will rise again! No punt inteneded! Bring it on!

 

[The Watcher]

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Dennis: for the record, would you participate in a public forum/debate should it become available?

 

[The Watcher]

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Anyone with connections to Sconiers, Macon, Adkinson, etc., can you see if they would entertain a public forum or debate setting? Brown says he's out, waiting on Wise. Just interested in seeing the replies, or lack there of...

 

[Dennis Wise]

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Dennis: for the record, would you participate in a public forum/debate should it become available?

I personally would welcome a public debate anytime, anywhere within the county. I feel it is important to have open discussions involving the candidates with the citizens, so they (the citizens) can see exactly what they need to see and know before voting. I would prefer a no questions barred with no previous exposure to the questions. I have no personal agenda other than serving the people of Walton County. I will gladly meet with an individual or group upon request. I can be reached at wisetwo@juno.com.

I feel a well educated voter will make a well educated decision.

Thank you,

Dennis Wise

MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE

 

[The Watcher]

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I personally would welcome a public debate anytime, anywhere within the county. I feel it is important to have open discussions involving the candidates with the citizens, so they (the citizens) can see exactly what they need to see and know before voting. I would prefer a no questions barred with no previous exposure to the questions. I have no personal agenda other than serving the people of Walton County. I will gladly meet with an individual or group upon request. I can be reached at wisetwo@juno.com.

I feel a well educated voter will make a well educated decision.

Thank you,

Dennis Wise

MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE

As expected, you have answered promptly and I appreciate your willingness to participate in a "Forum" should it become available. Any ideas as to why no one else is interested in this? I am confused as I would have liked some of the other qualified candidates to be more willing to speak in public.

 

[Dennis Wise]

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As expected, you have answered promptly and I appreciate your willingness to participate in a "Forum" should it become available. Any ideas as to why no one else is interested in this? I am confused as I would have liked some of the other qualified candidates to be more willing to speak in public.

I can only speak for myself. I would have expected each and every candidate to be ecstatic to have an opportunity to let the people he intends to serve and protect know exactly what and how he intends to accomplish this! If the opportunity arises, even if no other candidate shows, I will be there ready and willing to answer all questions presented to me.

Thanks,

Dennis Wise

MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE

 

[The Watcher]

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One more quick question(s). How do you feel about employees of the Walton County Sheriff's Office not living in the County and communiting to and from work? Further, how do you feel about employees of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, not living in the State and communiting to and from work?

Does this bring any additional liability to the County (vehicles)? Do you know if there are any qualifications that would require this (living in County or State)? Who is paying for the gas? Is it not up around $3.00+ a gallon?...

 

[Dennis Wise]

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One more quick question(s). How do you feel about employees of the Walton County Sheriff's Office not living in the County and communiting to and from work? Further, how do you feel about employees of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, not living in the State and communiting to and from work?

Does this bring any additional liability to the County (vehicles)? Do you know if there are any qualifications that would require this (living in County or State)? Who is paying for the gas? Is it not up around $3.00+ a gallon?...

I can tell you from experience from working in Broward Co., that a take home car is a necessity so that in case of an emergency a deputy can respond immediately to the scene. The deputies who lived outside the county were told they would have to park their vehicles somewhere inside Broward Co. and take their personal vehicle home. Some left them at fire stations, some at police stations, some other places also, and when they returned they were all vandalized. The Sherrif's Office then tried to charge those deputies who lived outside the county for the extra fuel, and this of course was defeated by the police union, as the police unit is considered a perk. After negotiations with the union, all parties agreed that it was still cheaper and beneficial to allow the deputies to take it outside the county.

As far as deputies being hired who live outside the county or the state, this would have to be part of their hiring, but of course everyone who is now hired in these situations would have to be "grandfathered" in. My personal beliefs are that all deputies who work for the county should live in the county, but there again there is always the exception to the rule, and each will be dealt with on an individual basis.

There are no additional liabilites for the vehicles. Yes, gas is around 3.00+ a gallon and future budgets would reflect an increase for fuel cost.

Thanks for your question,

Dennis Wise

MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE

 

[The Watcher]

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I can tell you from experience from working in Broward Co., that a take home car is a necessity so that in case of an emergency a deputy can respond immediately to the scene. The deputies who lived outside the county were told they would have to park their vehicles somewhere inside Broward Co. and take their personal vehicle home. Some left them at fire stations, some at police stations, some other places also, and when they returned they were all vandalized. The Sherrif's Office then tried to charge those deputies who lived outside the county for the extra fuel, and this of course was defeated by the police union, as the police unit is considered a perk. After negotiations with the union, all parties agreed that it was still cheaper and beneficial to allow the deputies to take it outside the county.

As far as deputies being hired who live outside the county or the state, this would have to be part of their hiring, but of course everyone who is now hired in these situations would have to be "grandfathered" in. My personal beliefs are that all deputies who work for the county should live in the county, but there again there is always the exception to the rule, and each will be dealt with on an individual basis.

There are no additional liabilites for the vehicles. Yes, gas is around 3.00+ a gallon and future budgets would reflect an increase for fuel cost.

Thanks for your question,

Dennis Wise

MAKE THE WISE CHOICE YOUR CHOICE

Thanks again for your prompt answers. You mentioned a police union, does WCSO have one? If not, what are your opinions of the department having one?

Finally, you did answer the question about cars leaving the County, how about leaving the State (drive home)?

 

[Dennis Wise]

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Thanks again for your prompt answers. You mentioned a police union, does WCSO have one? If not, what are your opinions of the department having one?

Finally, you did answer the question about cars leaving the County, how about leaving the State (drive home)?

For a little bit of information re department vs office: It is the Office of the Sheriff, it is not a department of anything; i.e., Police Department, Public Works Department, Road Department, etc. Departments are divisions of City Government or County Government. The Sheriff's Office stands alone.

The Walton County Sheriff's Office does not have a police union at this time. My feelings are that if the employees wish to have one, it is their right. As I know you read my book, you may remember that I have no use for either the PBA or the FOP. (Police Benevolent Associaton), (Faternal Order of Police). All police unions charge union dues and if they represent you for contract negotiations, union dues go up again. I find a better working relationship between employee and employer a much better solution than the forementioned, and cheaper.

As far as vehicles leaving the state, the liability is still the same. Again, I have to remind you, if there were no restrictions when the deputy was hired, and the sheriff approved that this individual lived in another state, he would have to be "grandfathered" in. Under my leadership, this would be a very rare situation, as I stated, I believe employees should live within the county.

Thank you,

Dennis Wise

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