Actually I was supporting Ennis but that opportunity is no longer available. I like Gary Newman and I do not know much about Taylor.
What I do know is that Sheriff Beseler took a very talented and effective agency and turned it upside down.
This was accomplished through some of the most blatant "good ole boy" politics ever known to man.
Bringing in 7 friends and giving them jobs which they are hardly qualified to hold.
Example:Inspector (Hendry)- no duty assignment and no responsibility,
Operations Major (Aldrich)- was once a city policeman in GCS, was a deputy at the CCSO for a couple of years, then an investigator at the SAO. Took over all law enforcement operations (SWAT,Dive,FTO) except traffic and SRO, over 200 people with NO supervisor experience. Was introduced as the protege when the sheriff was sworn in, but later replaced by Terry LaCasse because he was ineffective and the sheriff hoped Terry could win the deputies over. Didn't work.
Major Crossley (Jail)- best person brought aboard but had absolutely no experience in corrections. Turned all authority over to his captain and the result was a positive union vote and disharmony among the troups.
Two Lts. The first had never been to a homicide scene until he went to one as the LT. in charge of homicide. The second was capable of his assignment but could not seperate doing the job and brown nosing to get noticed by the sheriff.
Atyy brought aboard who is absolutely loyal but has given terrible advise since the day he arrived. Might know the correct answer but does not dare to givve advise without first knowing what the sheriff wants to hear. Very ineffective.
Capt. of Invest.- very likable person with environmental and wildlife experience. Managed to take that experience and lower the clearance rate and bring about the debacle known as the Christy Fitzgerald trials (all lost).So, the letter from Sheppard which lists multitudes of mistakes and downright lies, is not the only factor in my desire to replace the Sheriff.
The entire group is incompetent or at best not correctly managed or assigned. Over three years and the agency is worse than it was. Speaks volumes as to the management.
To view the Sheppard Documents, click here.
Adiossheriff
Thank you for the very revealing "Sheppard Letter". This gives me that much more incentive to run for office. I appreciate your "I like Gary Newman" comment. Your description of the lack of professionalism has been echoed throughout the county.
Gary