Comments on: Sheriff Announces Plan To Reduce Escambia Gun Related Crimes

By: Sassy

Sassy — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:03:59 +0000

I’ve met Deputy Jon Moore (Pictured above) and found him to be very knowledgeable about Community Oriented Policing. This is a concept that has worked well in other cities and counties throughout the country and provides a positive interaction between the public and law enforcement. Sheriff Morgan we need more deputies like him.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:13:59 +0000

Responding to the Sheriff. You moved 5 people out of Investigations just prior to this meeting. We all kept the emails of the transfers. As far as having 4 less Captains than {this is history now] the prior admin’, I guess you do if you’re not counting the Commanders and what ever you’re calling the Attorney this week. You may need to check again to see if you have a flex person in the North end. I think you’ll find that you don’t. For those of you that don’t know what a Flex person is, it’s some one that fills in for someone who is off since you only have two per shift up there due to your low crime rate. Instead of keeping it low, I guess we’ll wait till it goes up before we give you the Officers needed to cover that much area. Let’s all wait and see if the topic doesn’t come up about having to cover that 4th year for those 20 Officers hired last year. I’m sure the BCC agreed to raise your budget by that amount 4 years from now. As far as not reading this web site. William is the most informed person I know in the business. He doesn’t spit out his opinions like your old friend/supporter of Ricks Blog does in all of his articles. William writes the facts as he receives them and allows us as Citizens to post our opinions and thoughts. That’s what we call in the south’ “Freedom of Speech”. If you choose not to read this paper due to our opinions/thoughts, I can assure you that you will not be missed. I would think that your 1st Chief, Mr Chavers would be able to shed a little light on promises being made prior to you being elected. Keep up the good work William and always know that we as citizens appreciate what you do for us without receiving any compensation .

By: Just An Old Soldier

Just An Old Soldier — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:36:41 +0000

I apologize to Sheriff Morgan if I gave any offense. That was not my intention.

I wasn’t trying to spread any rumors or lies – I was writing in _support_ of the Sheriff’s initiative, and I only had a question about where the proper avenue is to notify ECSO about criminal activity in our neighborhood.

As I said previously, I looked at the website and couldn’t find where a citizen could anonynously report the presence of drug activity, like a crack house or a meth lab. I have a real concern about our community here, but I don’t want to have retribution from these outlaws – like having my house burnt down around us while my wife and I are sleeping. I really don’t know where to turn, and I was asking William to help ask about it.

If I gave offense, I do apologize, that was not my intention.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:06:28 +0000

REGARDING:
“I haven’t the time nor the inclination to respond to ‘opinions, or lies, or rumors.’ ”

Still, this would have been a prime time to respond to “Just An Old Soldier”’s question when he wrote: “I am puzzled by the lack of a simple avenue to report possible crimes within our own community. Am I missing something here? I’ve looked at the ESCO website and there seems no way to work this issue out there.”

Please try to not decide he was out to get you. It looks like a legitimate question. I know he could just phone you at the number you gave (436-9512), but this way everybody could read the answer and you could continue your work.

David for everybody named David

By: Just An Old Soldier

Just An Old Soldier — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:49:47 +0000

Thanks, William! Much appreciated.

By: David & Susan Morgan

David & Susan Morgan — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:45:33 +0000

To “Citizen”:
Your allegations are so rife with misinformation (and outright lies), it reminds me of a recent ‘rumor’ of why someone is already campaigning; allegedly I promised a relative a promotion if they supported me in the campaign that I didn’t give them. Complete nonsense.

Sorry, didn’t move anyone around before that town hall meeting. Actually, we informed those present that the assignments would not be made as soon as we’d like due to the large budget reductions. However they were scheduled for later in the year. And they have occured. Whether you choose to believe it or not. And ‘no’ your not short (of personnel) up there, and you all have the second lowest crime rate in Escambia County. Only Dist 2 (Pensacola Beach and most of the rest of it is in the city), is lower.

We are using personnel from COPS and flex for the TAC units. No disruption of normal shifts. And yes, in the 4th year we (the county) must pick up the cost ($1.3M). Prior to accepting the grant the BOCC agreed to this arrangement.

We have continued normal promotions to Sgt and Lt., even after contending with the budget shortfalls. We first take care of the rank and file. We are still 4 Capts short of the number in the previous administration. No, it is not “left over money,’ they are unfilled positions, included in our authorized strength (agreement with BOCC).

Your gossip, ‘Citizen,’ is why I have virtually stopped reading NorthEscambia.com, and most assuredly have virtually stopped responding.

I haven’t the time nor the inclination to respond to ‘opinions, or lies, or rumors.’

‘Citizens’ know the channels they may access to acquire information (truth) if they are concerned about any specific issue. Your whole intent and purpose is to smear.

David Morgan, Sheriff
Escambia County, FL
436-9512

By: Everett

Everett — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:58:18 +0000

Do we have and adaquate resources to put all this into place? There is a lot of crime here in the area to combat. Any effort is better than no at all.

By: William

William — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:08:01 +0000

To “Just An Old Soldier” –

I’m not sure what the correct answer is to your question. Crime Stoppers might be the correct avenue for an anonymous report.

I will pose your exact question to the proper people on Tuesday (since Monday’s a holiday) and let you know what I find out.

William

By: Just An Old Soldier

Just An Old Soldier — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:03:39 +0000

I support Sheriff Morgan’s initiative to improve community based intel of criminal activity, however, there seems to be no mechanism to report (or perhaps it’s well hidden) the presence of drug activity, or even the presence of a crackhouse or meth lab without filing a criminal complaint and then identifying yourself to the criminals for future retribution.

I am puzzled by the lack of a simple avenue to report possible crimes within our own community. Am I missing something here? I’ve looked at the ESCO website and there seems no way to work this issue out there. Any help, William?

By: Fishmore 1

Fishmore 1 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:03:36 +0000

I’m a little confused. The ECSD ask for help from the communities. Then when you call them with info they have no body to talk with you. When you have late night trouble they come out and tell you there is nothing they can do. Well just fix it your self. When they lock up all the honest tax payer inforsing the law, there pay check will stop. And the crime will stop, because the honest tax payer will not let the criminals live to testifiy against them in court.