tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post1400673686465507123..comments2024-02-24T05:11:30.646-06:00Comments on The Director's Desk: Why we Do thisTom Casadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-55413793319710631722008-08-13T22:24:00.000-05:002008-08-13T22:24:00.000-05:0010:15-I lived just down the street from swing-in. ...10:15-I lived just down the street from swing-in. Not sure I remember elmer's though. I am a Ram.Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852881237577051375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-37833157850400010442008-08-13T22:15:00.000-05:002008-08-13T22:15:00.000-05:00Swing-In! A happy blast from the past; a good frie...Swing-In! A happy blast from the past; a good friend of mine lived a block away. Did you do grade school at Maude Rousseau or Cathedral? <BR/><BR/>You probably used to stop at Elmer's to pump up your bike tires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-81340081921588006102008-08-13T20:55:00.000-05:002008-08-13T20:55:00.000-05:00Pierre & 7:54- The FTO selection process is co...Pierre & 7:54- The FTO selection process is constantly evolving so hopefully we will come up with a process that picks the most qualified officers in the end. As far as Ofc Stacey goes, I am old but not that old. I was in elementary school when he was an SRO. We used to visit with him at the old 'swing-in' store when I was buying candy. And yes, I guess he was a handsome man.Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852881237577051375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-59187727929653593162008-08-13T19:54:00.000-05:002008-08-13T19:54:00.000-05:00I loved SRO Stacey!!! Nevermind the role model th...I loved SRO Stacey!!! Nevermind the role model thing; he was hot!!! Thanks for reminding me of him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-58754788399925729592008-08-13T17:25:00.000-05:002008-08-13T17:25:00.000-05:00Having spent of few years at the LPD, I would comm...Having spent of few years at the LPD, I would comment on the FTO process. It is a shame that we've used some veteran officers just because of their years of service. It's to bad that their actual work ethic wasn't examined first. I realize not every officer is going to be gung-ho for DWI's or speeders, or just look for late night burlgaries like our recently retired Aksamit did for 34 years. <BR/>Atticus obviously has a lot of time on at the LPD as most on wouldn't have a clue who Officer Stacy was. Nice comments though!!Pierrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087516834608763327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-50254639419951704722008-08-13T16:16:00.000-05:002008-08-13T16:16:00.000-05:00I think atticus should be in charge of "the cheif'...I think atticus should be in charge of "the cheif's corner" at least he let's some dialog happen. If your not patting Tommy Boy on the back or totally agreeing with him he won't post your comment. Thin skinned, I'd say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-49081157000564352332008-08-13T16:08:00.000-05:002008-08-13T16:08:00.000-05:00Jane we are taught arrogance is wrong because it i...Jane we are taught arrogance is wrong because it is.<BR/>As for your second comment, you've now put the in a whole different context. Are you sure you got that degree by going to school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-42375750513354327132008-08-13T06:07:00.000-05:002008-08-13T06:07:00.000-05:00August 12, 2008 5:27 PM says: Arrogance is always ...August 12, 2008 5:27 PM says: Arrogance is always wrong and very ugly.<BR/><BR/>Ok, here is a example of good arrogance.<BR/>"I am better than my addiction"<BR/><BR/>Jane PsyDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-31835356611726111662008-08-13T04:16:00.000-05:002008-08-13T04:16:00.000-05:00Anon 6:01-I don't know, I would much rather prefer...Anon 6:01-<BR/><BR/>I don't know, I would much rather prefer the Vick Mackey look vs. the Dr. Phil look..... If the only thing you have to compare me to a white supremecist is my hair-do, then I must not be doing too bad on the ethics portion of my job and, by all means, drug test me any time you want! One question, are YOU gonna pay the tax hike to cove rthe cost of all that testing?? It's not free you know. I mean, it was YOUR idea after all..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-76394913390416278052008-08-12T22:46:00.000-05:002008-08-12T22:46:00.000-05:00As I recall, Northcott was arrested by an LPD Offi...As I recall, Northcott was arrested by an LPD Officer, prosecuted, and spent prison time. yeah, sounds like a real coverup, payoff, look the other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-22433158355013700762008-08-12T21:40:00.000-05:002008-08-12T21:40:00.000-05:00Drug testing? General Order 1270, it's already in ...Drug testing? General Order 1270, it's already in place. I'm not a cop, just a civilian that does a little research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-91287158817838561762008-08-12T18:01:00.000-05:002008-08-12T18:01:00.000-05:00you have as much hot air as the chief.hurt your ar...you have as much hot air as the chief.hurt your arm patting yourself and the other blue shirts on your backs.puke.lets talk about drug testing the cops,now that we know there is trouble in the fire houses.drug users and thiefs.lets open the can of worms at the hall of justice if you have the guts.pay offs and looking the otherway,did you forget about northcott and a few others.lets hear it,if you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-71101430336322189032008-08-12T17:55:00.000-05:002008-08-12T17:55:00.000-05:00ooohhhhh!!! Let me respond to 1:14 Atticus!! Fir...ooohhhhh!!! Let me respond to 1:14 Atticus!! First off, I'm sorry you or your friend didn't make it through the program, the job LPD does is not for everyone. Secondly, FTO's are trained and have monthly meetings to discuss the consistency you speak of. There are certain criteria that must be met to make an acceptable score and allow the young officer in training to continue on. Absolutely officers that have been shown the door have went to other departments and have been successful. Keep in mind one thing: The Lincoln Police Officer is a generalist officer; meaning they do every aspect of law enforcement multiple times daily (interviews, fingerprints, investigations, traffic enforcement, etc. etc) while officers of other departments might just respond to 911 calls. The pace and expectations are much higher at LPD than at other departments. An officer that has trouble with the way LPD does things might find it easier at a smaller and less busy department. And before you mention that LPD should change the way it does its business - you would have to add about 70 more officers to have a traditionalist department (all investigations worked by detectives, accidents handled by the traffic unit, etc. etc.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-55356824058390867652008-08-12T17:27:00.000-05:002008-08-12T17:27:00.000-05:00anonymous 7:44 If your white, stick with the male ...anonymous 7:44<BR/><BR/> If your white, stick with the male pattern baldness. Otherwise you look like a white supremist. To bad those guys have given that look bad conotations, but they have and most guys I've met with it have that tough guy attitude to go along with it.<BR/>As far as your guess about me, all wrong.<BR/><BR/>anonymous 9:47,<BR/><BR/>Arrogance is always wrong and very ugly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-84959740262997671322008-08-12T14:16:00.000-05:002008-08-12T14:16:00.000-05:001:14 The officers that could not make it or ...1:14 <BR/><BR/> The officers that could not make it or simply left LPD that have gone on to "long law enforcement careers" are going to places like LSO where it is a lot slower pace to say the least. LPD does not need to settle for mediocre officers that can make it at LSO or other smaller agencies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-70137489028432490432008-08-12T13:14:00.000-05:002008-08-12T13:14:00.000-05:00How about doing a segment on training?I've heard t...How about doing a segment on training?<BR/>I've heard the training isn't consistent from one FTO to the next.<BR/>I've also found that a number of former officers, who left before their training was complete (ie they were told it would be best if they resigned), have gone on to be long-term law enforcement officers in other agencies. Any connection? Are the FTOs not consistent? Are they trained to be FTOs or are they just given the chance if they apply?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-19200098278528050692008-08-12T12:44:00.001-05:002008-08-12T12:44:00.001-05:00Geoffrey- He was way more than just an attorney. H...Geoffrey- He was way more than just an attorney. Here's an old one: What the difference between a rooster and an attorney...? Roosters cluck defiance.Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852881237577051375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-60331326421921140412008-08-12T09:14:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:14:00.000-05:00Why Atticus?Atticus Finch was the attorney in "To ...Why Atticus?<BR/>Atticus Finch was the attorney in "To Kill a Mockingbird"<BR/>Got an attorney lurking behind one of those french blue uniforms?"G"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114458850239447480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-6085824451934808772008-08-12T09:12:00.000-05:002008-08-12T09:12:00.000-05:007:44- Fitting comment. Especially as it directly r...7:44- Fitting comment. Especially as it directly relates to what Atticus told Scout. 'You never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them'.Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852881237577051375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-39181303940129835442008-08-12T07:44:00.000-05:002008-08-12T07:44:00.000-05:00Anonymous 4:06 What do you have against the shav...Anonymous 4:06<BR/> What do you have against the shaved head? Is that worse or better than the 'male pattern baldness' look that I have going for me otherwise?? Or maybe I'm a competitive swimmer....you don't knwo me. How about this: Don't judge me, just like I won't judge you until I walk a mile in your penny loafers while wearing your tommy bahama shirt and carrying your blackberry.....<BR/> thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-11100622930764794922008-08-11T23:20:00.000-05:002008-08-11T23:20:00.000-05:009:33-I think I said 'opportunity', not 'urge'. Two...9:33-I think I said 'opportunity', not 'urge'. Two different things. I try not to throw good energy into fruitless efforts; like trying to change an opinion that is obviously secure in someone's mind.Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852881237577051375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-66590577375293285692008-08-11T21:47:00.000-05:002008-08-11T21:47:00.000-05:00August 11, 2008 5:17 PMYour response is an example...August 11, 2008 5:17 PM<BR/><BR/>Your response is an example of "thick skinned"<BR/><BR/>How about some consideration to the poster that may be looking at what you do not see. I also see that in the blog. Arrogance is not a "bad" character trait but we learn it is, and that brings rejection of our (as Phill collins sings) true colors. It is hard to see things in the mirror, but requires a look if some person spots it in writing or in person.<BR/> Jane PsyDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-70301438418370392202008-08-11T21:39:00.000-05:002008-08-11T21:39:00.000-05:00August 11, 2008 5:05 PM:i would guess you are one ...August 11, 2008 5:05 PM:<BR/><BR/>i would guess you are one of the cops<BR/>"On the way out" as the Chief put it in a post some time ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-48848340113905231302008-08-11T21:35:00.000-05:002008-08-11T21:35:00.000-05:00August 11, 2008 4:06 PM,Good point...well saidPorn...August 11, 2008 4:06 PM,<BR/><BR/>Good point...well said<BR/><BR/>Porn addictAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-43850973147406126122008-08-11T21:33:00.000-05:002008-08-11T21:33:00.000-05:00You say "yet we resist the opportunity to respond ...You say "yet we resist the opportunity to respond in kind"<BR/><BR/>I am not a shrink. I do know that this is called an urge. Much like porn, I suspect that if one has plenty of the "urge" sensations that in time the "urge" will be acted on.<BR/><BR/>So here is the question. Does LPD have counseling to help the urge situations. And if so do you use this? Are you just going to be one that says "I have it under controll" and blow it off. The pro's tell me that the time to take action is prior to an urge becoming and "oops"<BR/>Signed, porn addictAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com