Comments on: War Of Words Continues Over The Escambia County Jail

By: bill

bill — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:46:46 +0000

Very good post by the detention deputy. We’ll see if the county can do a better job. They may learn that more resources are needed.

By: ECSO Detention Deputy

ECSO Detention Deputy — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:32:23 +0000

As someone who comes at this from the jail standpoint it is my opinion that the BOCC doesn’t realize the money going to be involved in certain aspects of taking over the jail. Castle Grayskull (main jail) is desperately needing major repairs just to stay upright and CBD is almost as bad. They have to cannibalize parts from one place to repair another, the basement is a blank canvas waiting to be constructed again and there are many occasions when both places work short for one reason or another. I know some people think we don’t do anything other than just sit around but the job is actually one of the most dangerous there is. I know people, myself included, that have broken up fights between inmates and were worried about enough people being able to assist because of staff shortages. I love my job and will not change it but sometimes I wish people were a little more understanding about working at the jail. We as a whole do not abuse your friends and/or family members and in fact we act as sounding boards, protectors, counselors, and even parent figures in some cases. I hope things work out with this but I am afraid people will just continue to say we should keep on the way we are because we don’t need more money for repairs and staff. We also have not received raises for seven or eight years. A lot of people would say big whoop! deal with it but there are plenty of people who receive raises and still barely make it but we at the SO are told to suck it up because they dont want to pay any more taxes. I live in Escambia county and pay taxes like everyone else and while I don’t like the idea of paying higher taxes I will if it will help not just me but the county as a whole. We put our lives at risk every time we go through those doors just to keep you and yours safe. Just saying. Also DHG the inside of the jail is mainly white and green with a couple other colors thrown in

By: BPD

BPD — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 01:46:16 +0000

I support Morgan on this one. If the commissioners believe it can be done on the current funding let them manage it. In most cases a single leader with a backbone and a vision will out perform a committee everytime, especially if there is a bunch of petty bickering and back biting going on. I don’t believe you could assemble a single solid backbone, if you combined all five commissioners.

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:23:51 +0000

1. Money is not the all mighty answer. A mixture of proper management and adequate funding are..

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:54:08 +0000

@Molino Mom:

The Sheriff’s salary, as well as the salary of all elected officials, are set by Florida Statute based upon a formula that computes a base salary and population of each county.. The Sheriff would have received the same salary regardless if he manages the jail or not.

The salary for Sheriff for Fiscal Year:
2012 – 2013 = $138,501
2011 – 2012 = $138,401
2010 – 2011 = $139,391
2009 – 2010 = $139,423
2008 – 2009 = $139,313
2007 – 2008 = $139,022

For County Commissioner:
2012 – 2013 = $73,632
2011 – 2012 = $73,531
2010 – 2011 = $74,474
2009 – 2010 = $74,505
2008 – 2009 = $74,400
2007 – 2008 = $74,188

By: Molino Mom

Molino Mom — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:48:07 +0000

If the sheriff turns over the jail, his pay should reflect the decrease in responsibilities.

By: Clueless

Clueless — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:59:05 +0000

Ok so I guess if no new taxes are the answer, lets just turn them out on the street and we can make another Road Warrior movie to fund the jail. The answer is there but it will take a little give and take on both sides. Thumbs up to the people who believe that the BOCC are liars! Its been shown time and time again. To no new taxes, you need to take a tour of the jail and reevaluate your comment about being overstated or was that misworded?

By: C.O

C.O — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:45:44 +0000

well at least he can write a letter but why doesn’t he ever mention the poor moral at the jail the reason that he has so many vacant CO positions now that are already in his budget but no one wants to work for him.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:13:34 +0000

REGARDING:
“Awaiting DHG’s comments, always enlightening.”

Only because you asked.

I’m glad the Sheriff reconsidered his promise to not speak further to the Board of County Commissioners even if he is just doing it through open letters.

It was smart of him to point out some of the headaches they are about to bring on themselves if they don’t yield to his wishes. They can decide if it is worth it to them.

It is good nobody is currently under subpoena or criminal investigation for disagreeing on the matter.
It is VERY good nobody is currently after me on the matter, not that I’m involved but one never knows.

The jail is ugly.
It should be painted sky blue on the outside and pink on the inside. (Although, I have no idea what color the inside is, come to think of it.)

I still like my cottages idea.

I have no idea what level of funding is actually required so won’t pretend to say it is too much or too little.

We would save the most money if the criminals would quit committing crimes. If anybody knows how to actually (not just theoretically) accomplish that, please speak up.

David for unwasted lives

By: Naenae

Naenae — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:45:44 +0000

GO SHERIFF MORGAN!!!!!!!!, Touart and the commissioners are nothing but liars and crooks, that’s been proven time and time again. Sheriff Morgan is doing his job and doing it well and that too has been proven time and again, If the commissioners think they can do a better job, then as Sheriff Morgan has done, give it to them, but they don’t want the responsibility, they just want to sit back and complain about how Sheriff Morgan is doing his job, they are just mad because SHERIFF MORGAN IS THE ONLY ONE DOING HIS JOB CORRECTLY and He is standing up against their “good ole boy” ways. I stand behind Sheriff Morgan 100%, he is the best sheriff this county has ever had. Maybe Touart and the commissioners should take a decrease in pay so they jail can have the funding it needs.