To All the First Responders,
Once again, Ddg thanks each and everyone of you for the service you do for the citizens of Laramie County. It may seem at times that you and the sacrifices that you make are not appreciated, but remember that they are.
Be safe over this holiday season for yourselves and loved ones.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Latest Anointments
Just some things from the last few months to ponder. Once again glick shows that it is who you know as the only thing that really counts at the sheriff's department in the promotion cycle.
No testing, just blatant notifications of promotions because, well I'm the sheriff and will promote whom I choose. It used to be that just the captain slots were that way. Now it appears that every promotion will be.
That could be a point in a new sheriff's administration as to certain promotions being valid or political.
As to the promotions to captain, some questions come to mind. Wasn't the new patrol captain the same lieutenant that did the botched internal investigation on Ken Cook? The one that got thrown out at district court level because Cook hired an attorney that pushed his case outside the local Laramie County "good old boys" court system? How much is that costing the taxpayers of Laramie County? Or does that go under win some, lose some?
The latest anointed patrol lieutenant still carries his prior baggage with him. He was not known as an overly efficient street deputy, definitely not a good sergeant, but still a legend in his own mind. Is he still looking for everyone to do him harm every time? Are there any new, undeserved awards to speak of? Remember, he was (and still is) a favorite of the new patrol captain (who had wanted him in that position the last time it came open).
Now you don't test for the sergeant position. The latest anointment to sergeant speak volumes. Why bother putting on the charade of a test when it will be who you know and what they think of glick that gets you the position. The only good part is that they will be known as a political hack, nothing more. Most people would want to be remembered as better than that.
How long will this go on? At least until another sheriff takes over. And then what? A new sheriff will have his hands full dealing with the incompetence in supervision that has been left behind, assuming they stay.
But as long as longshanks turns on the charm, smiles at the right time, empathizes with whomever he talks to, and generally spreads his bullshit as far and wide as he can, don't look for the uninformed voters to change in the next election. Look for glick to start showing up in public to be sure that he is seen.
No testing, just blatant notifications of promotions because, well I'm the sheriff and will promote whom I choose. It used to be that just the captain slots were that way. Now it appears that every promotion will be.
That could be a point in a new sheriff's administration as to certain promotions being valid or political.
As to the promotions to captain, some questions come to mind. Wasn't the new patrol captain the same lieutenant that did the botched internal investigation on Ken Cook? The one that got thrown out at district court level because Cook hired an attorney that pushed his case outside the local Laramie County "good old boys" court system? How much is that costing the taxpayers of Laramie County? Or does that go under win some, lose some?
The latest anointed patrol lieutenant still carries his prior baggage with him. He was not known as an overly efficient street deputy, definitely not a good sergeant, but still a legend in his own mind. Is he still looking for everyone to do him harm every time? Are there any new, undeserved awards to speak of? Remember, he was (and still is) a favorite of the new patrol captain (who had wanted him in that position the last time it came open).
Now you don't test for the sergeant position. The latest anointment to sergeant speak volumes. Why bother putting on the charade of a test when it will be who you know and what they think of glick that gets you the position. The only good part is that they will be known as a political hack, nothing more. Most people would want to be remembered as better than that.
How long will this go on? At least until another sheriff takes over. And then what? A new sheriff will have his hands full dealing with the incompetence in supervision that has been left behind, assuming they stay.
But as long as longshanks turns on the charm, smiles at the right time, empathizes with whomever he talks to, and generally spreads his bullshit as far and wide as he can, don't look for the uninformed voters to change in the next election. Look for glick to start showing up in public to be sure that he is seen.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas
Ddg would like to thank all the first responders for their service this year and also wish them and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Be safe and continue to watch out for each other.
The citizens of Laramie County can sleep safely thanks to those of you that man that thin line. You do not hear it often enough and Ddg knows that words are not enough, but Thank You, each and every one!
Be safe and continue to watch out for each other.
The citizens of Laramie County can sleep safely thanks to those of you that man that thin line. You do not hear it often enough and Ddg knows that words are not enough, but Thank You, each and every one!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
What Did You Expect?
Of course there is a problem. There is always a problem when the lower ranks see what the sheriff does or does not do and uses that as their barometer of what to do or not do.
After all when the elected sheriff does what he wants (and there has been a lot of documentation for that) and when he wants, why should anyone do differently?
One lieutenant leaves rather than go through the investigation. Another lieutenant that was put on administrative leave resigned. You know, the one that left before and came back to work at the jail as a sergeant. That shows you glick's direct hand in hiring and promoting who he wants. He wasted little time "kissing" his way up. You have other deputies involved in the same mess. Other employees knew, but didn't act, possibly fearing retaliation from the administration. You have a captain that should have known about the situation, but apparently did nothing. Now he is on the hot seat too.
That lays the problem right on glick's desk. What he should have known and when should he have known it? It is glick's administration and his lack of leadership by example. Just another glaring failure for the National Sheriff's Association to ignore. Well, when this story comes out fully (as it will, bet on that), it will be interesting to see what type of spin longshanks tries to put on it. Look for smoke and mirror comments like:
Uhhh I didn't know................
Nothing in the past to indicate..........
As soon as I found out, gosh folks..............................
Will charges be filed? Or will everything be covered up in house with resignations, etc? More importantly, will other prior victims come forward with information once this becomes common knowledge to the general public? Ddg is already aware of at least one prior incident in 2005.
How much will this cost the taxpayers of Laramie County? Oh yeah, it's only insurance money (self-insured/taxpayer/YOUR) that covers it, kind of like obama money.
Nothing here to see folks, keep moving along.
After all when the elected sheriff does what he wants (and there has been a lot of documentation for that) and when he wants, why should anyone do differently?
One lieutenant leaves rather than go through the investigation. Another lieutenant that was put on administrative leave resigned. You know, the one that left before and came back to work at the jail as a sergeant. That shows you glick's direct hand in hiring and promoting who he wants. He wasted little time "kissing" his way up. You have other deputies involved in the same mess. Other employees knew, but didn't act, possibly fearing retaliation from the administration. You have a captain that should have known about the situation, but apparently did nothing. Now he is on the hot seat too.
That lays the problem right on glick's desk. What he should have known and when should he have known it? It is glick's administration and his lack of leadership by example. Just another glaring failure for the National Sheriff's Association to ignore. Well, when this story comes out fully (as it will, bet on that), it will be interesting to see what type of spin longshanks tries to put on it. Look for smoke and mirror comments like:
Uhhh I didn't know................
Nothing in the past to indicate..........
As soon as I found out, gosh folks..............................
Will charges be filed? Or will everything be covered up in house with resignations, etc? More importantly, will other prior victims come forward with information once this becomes common knowledge to the general public? Ddg is already aware of at least one prior incident in 2005.
How much will this cost the taxpayers of Laramie County? Oh yeah, it's only insurance money (self-insured/taxpayer/YOUR) that covers it, kind of like obama money.
Nothing here to see folks, keep moving along.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Only Two Applicants
The latest patrol sergeant selection was from two, count them, two applicants.
One applicant had about five years on the department, the other applicant had close to twenty years with the department. This is not a post about the qualifications (either good or bad) of either applicant.
What happened to everyone else? In times past, there would be a rush of applicants for the written and oral testing once the open position was announced. The selection would be made using the rule of the top three who qualified. It appears that the deputies have finally gotten the message from longshanks. That is "Don't bother testing because we will pick who we want-when we want." That message has been demonstrated with promotions before and now it appears the message has got through.
Too bad, but that is the direction that the department has been going for some time-DOWNHILL.
One applicant had about five years on the department, the other applicant had close to twenty years with the department. This is not a post about the qualifications (either good or bad) of either applicant.
What happened to everyone else? In times past, there would be a rush of applicants for the written and oral testing once the open position was announced. The selection would be made using the rule of the top three who qualified. It appears that the deputies have finally gotten the message from longshanks. That is "Don't bother testing because we will pick who we want-when we want." That message has been demonstrated with promotions before and now it appears the message has got through.
Too bad, but that is the direction that the department has been going for some time-DOWNHILL.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Community Safety/Federal House Bill 218
The bill (Federal House Bill 218) basically started with the idea that allowing former/retired law enforcement officers to carry a weapon would make for a safer community. So the federal law is now that former/retired officers who are currently qualified with a handgun may carry that handgun, irregardless of local law.
So, what has longshanks done to allow retired deputies from the sheriff's department to qualify and carry a weapon under this act?
Nothing at all. More than several words have reached Ddg regarding the non-qualification of retired deputy sheriffs.
Other local departments (like the Cheyenne Police Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol) do get their retired people qualified and also notify them on a yearly basis when the qualification will be. How hard can it be to notify retirees of a shoot date and time? This must be too much for the overstaffed administration that glick currently keeps employed.
For years now, the Wyoming Sheriff's Association has issued a yearly sticker that is attached to a retired officer's identification card to show that they are qualified.
Retired deputies from Laramie County have had to go to other law enforcement organizations in order to qualify with a handgun and thus be legally armed and dangerous to the criminal element. From the information received, no they don't have the sticker.
Is it sheer laziness or stupidity on longshanks' part?
Does it matter if it is laziness or stupidity as the end result is the same?
Will it change when longshanks and certain staff retire? You can bet on that!
So, what has longshanks done to allow retired deputies from the sheriff's department to qualify and carry a weapon under this act?
Nothing at all. More than several words have reached Ddg regarding the non-qualification of retired deputy sheriffs.
Other local departments (like the Cheyenne Police Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol) do get their retired people qualified and also notify them on a yearly basis when the qualification will be. How hard can it be to notify retirees of a shoot date and time? This must be too much for the overstaffed administration that glick currently keeps employed.
For years now, the Wyoming Sheriff's Association has issued a yearly sticker that is attached to a retired officer's identification card to show that they are qualified.
Retired deputies from Laramie County have had to go to other law enforcement organizations in order to qualify with a handgun and thus be legally armed and dangerous to the criminal element. From the information received, no they don't have the sticker.
Is it sheer laziness or stupidity on longshanks' part?
Does it matter if it is laziness or stupidity as the end result is the same?
Will it change when longshanks and certain staff retire? You can bet on that!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wyoming Supreme Court Decision
The Wyoming Supreme Court (WSC) issued a ruling today (032812) regarding the case of former Laramie County Deputy Sheriff Ken Cook. Read the whole decision on the Wyoming Supreme Court web page. Look under Supreme Court Decisions.
WSC:
"We agree with the district court that the record does not substantiate the sheriff's findings that there was sufficient cause to terminate Deputy Cook's employment with the sheriff's office.
We therefore, affirm the district court's reversal of the sheriff's decision."
Slam (by Judge Fenn) and dunk (by the WSC), the judicial system got it right. Of course Ddg suspects the local "media" will ignore and/or bury this story from the voters.
Okay, now let's see how much this illegal firing will cost the tax payers of Laramie County for retaining and promoting staff incapable of handling a simple personnel problem, and for re-electing a sheriff who doesn't recognize the weaknesses of his own staff. Cook should collect every cent that he can on this one.
WSC:
"We agree with the district court that the record does not substantiate the sheriff's findings that there was sufficient cause to terminate Deputy Cook's employment with the sheriff's office.
We therefore, affirm the district court's reversal of the sheriff's decision."
Slam (by Judge Fenn) and dunk (by the WSC), the judicial system got it right. Of course Ddg suspects the local "media" will ignore and/or bury this story from the voters.
Okay, now let's see how much this illegal firing will cost the tax payers of Laramie County for retaining and promoting staff incapable of handling a simple personnel problem, and for re-electing a sheriff who doesn't recognize the weaknesses of his own staff. Cook should collect every cent that he can on this one.
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