Clayton County Police Department News Story

[MacPointMan]

Here is Just one interesting news story about the Clayton county Police department regarding driving records of county employees. What do you all think.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=8E668130F2EE3BDC7A2E120938BB6BF7 ?contentId=5550002&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

Here is another little story that was on tonights news about the ongoing feud between Chief Turner and Sheriff Hill.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=16D5BE56C954A672B0EF021ACBE5923E ?contentId=6169609&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

Just interested in what you all think and though Id share some of what is going on with the Calyton County Police Department and Sheriffs office.

MacPointMan

[Grunt0311]

I don't like the example they used. DUI at 17, now 37 equals 20 years. The policy says back to 10 years, so it shouldn't apply. Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone that was hired with the county having the knowledge of any past driving offenses would be fired.

[MacPointMan]

To my knowledge several officers were impacted by this policy. Had it not been for this policy being enacted I would be in the academy today. However, I hope to be in the academy with another agency in the near future, Hopefully.

I must state that I am not complaining. Just wondering what your opinions are. It seems odd that an Insurance policy or company can and would be able to dictate how and who the county can hire or keep as Law Enforcement Officers. When it comes down to a liability issue one can understand the county's needs for protection. This policy affects ALL county employees not just the Police Department and Sheriffs office. It does make sense that the county wanted a certain level of protection but where does its impact on its Law Enforcement agencies come into play. Especially given the fact that the county commissioner is the former Atlanta Police Chief.

No one is perfect, thankfully I have lost much of the lead that is in my foot and keep a close eye on my speed. I have received only one speeding ticket in three years. With any luck and a few prayers I'll land an LEO job preferably with the Clayton County Police Department but a foot in the door with any agency is a good start.

MacPointMan

[GGG]

I don't like the example they used. DUI at 17, now 37 equals 20 years. The policy says back to 10 years, so it shouldn't apply. Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone that was hired with the county having the knowledge of any past driving offenses would be fired.
I think the policy says any serious offense in the past. The article used the 20 year example, and then a 10 year example.
The new policy states if an officer has had a serious offense, including DUI, racing or serious injury by vehicle, even if it was 10 years ago and the officer was just a teenager, he can no longer drive a police car.



Simple fix. Write the mayor and the council for reckless. When they lose their county owned car, they will rexcind the policy.

Mac, the ins co is not dictating who gets hired, they are simply setting the rates that will be paid. The county is saving money by enacting this policy, so it all comes down to the mighty dollar. My county will not hire public safety personnel without them signing a non smoking agreement. that saves us money on health insurance. Now why the rest of the county employees get to smoke, I dunno, but we can't.

[MacPointMan]

Simple fix. Write the mayor and the council for reckless. When they lose their county owned car, they will rexcind the policy.

Makes Perfect Sense.

Mac, the ins co is not dictating who gets hired, they are simply setting the rates that will be paid. The county is saving money by enacting this policy, so it all comes down to the mighty dollar. My county will not hire public safety personnel without them signing a non smoking agreement. that saves us money on health insurance. Now why the rest of the county employees get to smoke, I dunno, but we can't.

Ahhhhhh yes the almighty dollar. You are correct and I should have articulated that as well. Thank you for pointing that out.

MacPointMan