Comments on: Sheriff’s Copters Will Be Grounded

By: A.W. THOMPSON

A.W. THOMPSON — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:31:11 +0000

TRIMMING THE FAT.ALL THE THUGS ARE ON THE GROUND ANYWAY.MAYBE THE COMMON SENSE CAN SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS OF COUNTY .GOVERNMENT.A.W.THOMPSON MOSQUITO FLATS FLA.

By: i dunno

i dunno — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:49:24 +0000

Ronnie’s toys have got to go……

By: Al

Al — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:33:40 +0000

I agree deputies are needed… but I also think totally shutting down the unit is a huge mistake. There could be guidelines put in place to restrict the use, perhaps rotating the choppers rather than utilizing them all at the same time. I have a feeling things are going to get interesting

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:42:37 +0000

Hard decisions have to be made on how to bring spending in line to match the fewer tax revenues that are available. Having an air unit is a plus, but can we really afford it? Helicopters are expensive to operate, and to make my point, just look around at other surrounding counties and cities. How many of them are operating helicopters? That’s right, none. I feel bad for the pilots that’ll lose their jobs, but what the sheriff’s office really needs is deputies.