tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post1848295597044470381..comments2024-03-25T18:16:27.930-05:00Comments on My Bossier: Candidate Profile: Julian WhittingtonSmarterGeekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11769910200366947168noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-5703995362638806392011-09-23T12:44:18.672-05:002011-09-23T12:44:18.672-05:00As it looks now Whittington will be the next sheri...As it looks now Whittington will be the next sheriff of Bossier Parish. But, nothing will change if the practice of placing unqualified people in top positions like Tom Myrick and Tony Staten and others continue. The right way of promoting personnel is by placing people with experience, education and time in service in those positions. The "good old boy" policy by putting people at the top because daddy has money or just good friends must stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-75756639619730454302011-06-30T20:47:02.424-05:002011-06-30T20:47:02.424-05:00I still have not heard Whittington talk or discuss...I still have not heard Whittington talk or discuss anything about what he intends to do or change at the Bossier Sheriff's Office. Will he add more patrol deptuies to the streets of the growing parish? What does he think about women on patrol? Also, just because his name is "Whittington" does not mean he will make a good Sheriff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-43534197756143897772011-04-21T14:59:54.405-05:002011-04-21T14:59:54.405-05:003:53
McConnell has made statements about the chang...3:53<br />McConnell has made statements about the changes he intends to make to the department. <br />As far as Whittington is concerned, he has yet to make any statements on how he intends to make any changes to the department. He knows only one way to run a department and that's the Larry Deen way. <br />I will stick by my opinion and really hope that Whittington proves me wrong. <br />It's his race to lose but changes need to be made. McConnell ideas would be great changes for that department but I don't know if he is going to get through to the public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-7196685595939365032011-04-21T03:53:10.583-05:002011-04-21T03:53:10.583-05:00Anonymous--April 20, 2011 2:00 AM
"Julian is...Anonymous--April 20, 2011 2:00 AM<br /><br />"Julian is a nice guy but he may<br />be too nice. He wont rule BPSO with scare tactics like Deen but he'll will run it similar. The most unqualified at the top".<br /><br /><br />Just another person that knows how, when, and what Julian will do if he wins. Now how does one get so smart they know Julian will run it similar to Deen and have the most unqualified at the top? I could have picked from a number of posts to illustrate these thoughts from some of the posters. There are similar posts about McConnell. Amazing how people know what these men will do a year from now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-73519321243546008062011-04-20T22:59:57.527-05:002011-04-20T22:59:57.527-05:00This is to the poster who babbled on about McConne...This is to the poster who babbled on about McConnell not being able to spell.<br /><br />Since when does it matter if a person can spell? The way I see it, if McConnell can't spell, but surrounds himself with very competent, bright, brilliant people that can help him guide the BSO in the correct direction, he's got my vote, whether he can "spel" or not.<br /><br />If that's the only rock you can throw at McConnell, you're as bright as the guy who brings a knife to a gun fight.<br /><br />Post when you have something important to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-43243727907803393162011-04-20T21:07:07.635-05:002011-04-20T21:07:07.635-05:00Let me see if I can clear the air on this one. If ...Let me see if I can clear the air on this one. If a person is fully vested in the Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension system and has reached the years and age to retire, they can retire at a rate of 3.33% of their salary multiplied by the years of creditable service. If that retiree so desires, they may go to the private sector and make as much money as they can. <br /> If they choose, and the Sheriff of their respective parish chooses to allow them, they can go back to work,for that Parish. They are only allowed to make up to 50% of thier retirement income from a Sheriffs' Office that participates in the Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension System. They can work full time if they choose, but may only be compensated at 50%.<br />Why all of the crying? Nobody thinks twice about a person retiring from the Military and going back to work for the Post Office, at full pay from both. People retire all the time and take another job, at full pay.<br />So to sum it up, a Deputy can retire from his or her respective Sheriffs' Office and go back to work at a rate of pay not to exceed 50% of what the retirement benifit is. Nothing illegal or underhanded about it. It is a money saving measure because the Sheriff gets trained, certified officers at better than half price, because the Sheriff does not pay benifits on the retiree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-40443173820539676702011-04-20T20:25:38.333-05:002011-04-20T20:25:38.333-05:00Not sure if the sheriff's department falls und...Not sure if the sheriff's department falls under the same sanction, but teachers in Louisiana have been required to sit out at least one year after retiring before returning to work. That law has been in place for several years and there has been talk, maybe already in place, of extending it or requiring the forfeiting of the retirement check until they retire again. Seems like there would be something similar regarding other forms of public servants. Specifically if they are under a state retirement system, which I'm not sure if they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-6502759375965205172011-04-20T19:13:56.664-05:002011-04-20T19:13:56.664-05:002:39
You can not let a person retire and then turn...2:39<br />You can not let a person retire and then turn right around and rehire the same person to do the same job. I noticed the little spin you put on it. Saying they are rehired in a part time capacity. If that's the spin they put on it to make it legal then at the very least it's unethical. <br />As a tax paying citizen surely you can't be o.k. With this behavior. If you are o.k . with this then you are probably one of Deen's cronies who benefits from it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-52754499537487162612011-04-20T16:11:57.592-05:002011-04-20T16:11:57.592-05:00Response to 10:41 post. I know several people emp...Response to 10:41 post. I know several people employed by bpso and none of them were told directly or indirectly not to attend Whittington's announcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-1282523557937363262011-04-20T16:05:18.313-05:002011-04-20T16:05:18.313-05:00Sorry did not catch the sarcasm LOL.
Your right ab...Sorry did not catch the sarcasm LOL.<br />Your right about the lack of classVery Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-34861827111389023442011-04-20T16:04:27.521-05:002011-04-20T16:04:27.521-05:00Sorry did not catch the sarcasm LOL.
Your right ab...Sorry did not catch the sarcasm LOL.<br />Your right about the lack of classVery Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-81228733069678760982011-04-20T14:39:17.967-05:002011-04-20T14:39:17.967-05:00Re: the post @ 7:35 on the 19th, where did you get...Re: the post @ 7:35 on the 19th, where did you get your information that it is illegal for a Deputy to retire and then be re-hired in a part-time capacity?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-4957011156434291752011-04-20T10:54:30.558-05:002011-04-20T10:54:30.558-05:00that was my point - they were not there and it sho...that was my point - they were not there and it showed a huge lack of class - julian was loyal for many years and at the least - deen should have been there - julian certainly did his part for 20 yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-10618703995132085252011-04-20T10:41:41.014-05:002011-04-20T10:41:41.014-05:00I did not see the sheriff, Myrick or Doyle at the ...I did not see the sheriff, Myrick or Doyle at the announcement yesteray. If they were there it was only to take names. The other deputies were told in directly not to go. Funny they were expected to go to Dempsey's. Can't wait til Deen is goooone. I will tell you this Whittington has my vote, but he only has four years to clean up the mess or he will not get it the next time around. I think he deserves a chance.Very Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-58173736797006381992011-04-20T09:28:15.142-05:002011-04-20T09:28:15.142-05:00I find it quite entertaining that so many of the p...I find it quite entertaining that so many of the people doing the criticizing of Julian obviously have never met the man. This is apparent by the comments being made. <br />Either way, it should be a fun next several months leading up to the election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-32013306814351743992011-04-20T09:27:10.029-05:002011-04-20T09:27:10.029-05:00It was nice to see the sheriff, myrick and Doyle a...It was nice to see the sheriff, myrick and Doyle at julian's announcement yesterday - showed a lot of classAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-66388202369480726062011-04-20T08:33:53.970-05:002011-04-20T08:33:53.970-05:00I agree with 2AM. Julian has Larry's old suppo...I agree with 2AM. Julian has Larry's old supporters which can only say one thing.... he, like Larry, will not be in control of this parish. I agree that Julian is a nice guy, but, he is no leader. It must be very hard for McConnell to get out of bed every day wondering what the hell he has gotten himself into, but, I must also say this for him, he hasn't quit. Most others would have done so by now. Maybe that is just what this parish needs is an underdog to take the reins. The boy has moxy, that's for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-78835892235042590262011-04-20T06:22:48.151-05:002011-04-20T06:22:48.151-05:00blahblahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-85855947924721755642011-04-20T02:00:07.498-05:002011-04-20T02:00:07.498-05:00Your right in that Julian will probably win big. ...Your right in that Julian will probably win big. Your wrong in that he will make a great sherriff. There is an old saying "lead, follow, or get out of the way." Julian followed Larry Deen for over 20 years. You've been a follower for 20 years. You kept your mouth shut and turned a blind eye to all the unethical things that Dictator Larry did and now all of sudden you want to be the leader. You will never convince me that Julian and Larry had a "falling out" and that Julian did not know Larry Deen was not planning on running. He knew all along. <br />Julian is a nice guy but he may be too nice. He wont rule BPSO with scare tactics like Deen but he'll will run it similar. The most unqualified at the top.<br />I will challenge his police experience. I dont care what schools you go to but unless you hit the streets and actually put that knowledge to use its useless.<br />He has no real street experience. He was brought up through the ranks quickly just like Doyle Dempsey. <br />My vote at this time is for McConnell even though he will lose to old Bossier politicsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-34170028354111343952011-04-20T01:40:47.958-05:002011-04-20T01:40:47.958-05:00Shame, shame, shame you broke Jim's #1 rule. I...Shame, shame, shame you broke Jim's #1 rule. I dont think McConnell is going to back out of this race. He's the only one who has ever gone up against Larry Deen and look what happened. That says loads.Cade in Elm Grovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-16782227971912586372011-04-19T21:52:05.721-05:002011-04-19T21:52:05.721-05:00Julian will win, by a landslide. Mike McConnell sh...Julian will win, by a landslide. Mike McConnell should withdraw. The money his campaign will use could go to much better things. Mike is arrogant which shows in his posts. He says he has all these awards and certifications but obviously he never won a spelling bee. LOL! Maybe he should look into having someone show him how to use spellcheck! I have a problem with someone wanting to run the parish I live in and they can not spell simple words. But in addition to that not even have someone proof it or spell check it first. Julian is a good man. He has solid training and knows the department. Just walk through the courthouse and ask people what they think about Julian and you will see admiration without hesitation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-12317975623213903442011-04-19T21:38:51.552-05:002011-04-19T21:38:51.552-05:00Julian resigned, not retired. He's not of age ...Julian resigned, not retired. He's not of age to draw on his retirement for another few years. Therefore, there should be no concern on him receiving two checks. There are few better men, that I've known in this life, than Julian Whittington. He won't be subject to the "same good ol boys" politics, as some have shown concern about. If I recall, he also did a training with the FBI where local law enforcement agencies across the country come together to compete in training activities. His "tactical police work" experience should also not be in question. If politics or ideals are your concern, that's your right to ask questions and raise your concern. However, his experience and qualifications for the job definitely are not what should be in question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-13790372378160360702011-04-19T19:57:50.083-05:002011-04-19T19:57:50.083-05:007:35
He let's them retire and then rehired the...7:35<br />He let's them retire and then rehired them for the same position. They now get a retirement check and a salary. That's illegal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-64577670260637095032011-04-19T19:35:38.513-05:002011-04-19T19:35:38.513-05:00I don't see what the big deal is about Deen hi...I don't see what the big deal is about Deen hiring back "experienced" deputy's after they retire. Someone has to do those jobs, why not get seasoned professionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-5453025775363332202011-04-19T18:49:02.350-05:002011-04-19T18:49:02.350-05:00I heard that he hired back the deputy that he ran ...I heard that he hired back the deputy that he ran off for tipping off the inquisitor about the high salaries of some of the top brass in the department, ironically, at a high salary. Can anyone confirm this and why he did it? To keep him quiet during the election?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com