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Post by falgar25 on Jun 2, 2014 23:32:36 GMT -4
And there is total denial about this topic: As you see below, the US Dept. of Justice does not take many police department misconduct cases. They are very selective, due to the workload and limited resources they have available. So Queen Anne’s County Sheriff Hofmann’s actions, inaction and misconduct appeared egregious enough that the US DOJ had to intervene.Generally, as you read, USDOJ goes after larger police departments, New York City and New Orleans are two of the larger police departments they have investigated in the past. It now appears our sheriff is making history in the wrong way. What a mess. Department Of Justice Isn't Much Interested In Managing Local Police Reform By News Staff Created May 29 2014 - 5:00pm In 1994, Congress passed 42 U.S.C. Section 14141 as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, granting the U.S. attorney general the power to initiate structural reform litigation against local police departments engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional behavior. But, of course you understand that this is NOT the section that was used in this case. Interesting reading, perhaps, but not pertinent. .... Even more interesting that one of the points of the article is that choosing these cases can be politically influenced.
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Post by jackbquick on Jun 3, 2014 7:14:13 GMT -4
Wow Jack! Such kind and friendly words, could your last name begin with H?? its sad to say, but arrogance, ignorance, stupidity, and lack of leadership is the problem with this current administration. Ask yourself, if it was your daughter, mother or sister that was sexually assaulted by the sheriff's brother and he just blows it off and covers for his brother and now over $600k later of Queen Anne's County Tax payer's money is blown away, what would you think? Please ask our current sheriff to talk about this current topic, but wait another 80 million dollar lawsuit is on the horizon! Also ask yourself if you or a member of your family was incarcerated after a deputy lied about a false arrest and they spend 41 days in jail, would you be happy?? Facts don't lie and that's a fact Jack! Here is a fact. Negative campaigning can backfire. You made your point. Enough already. You lost my vote at hello!
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 7:38:47 GMT -4
Hey Jack, you going to answer my two questions, or just run around them like the current Sheriff does when he is asked direct questions! Negative Campaign, No just factual information is given and questions about factual information is asked. Here is Mr. Banks statement on "Negative/Bashing Campaigning" 06/03/14:
It has come to my attention that some people feel I am "bashing" the other candidate by sharing information on the two pending lawsuits. It is not my intention to bash him. I simply believe that the citizens of Queen Anne's deserve to know what is going on, especially as it affects them monetarily. These cases have been swept under the rug for a long time. The focus of my campaign has always been on what I want to do improve the safety in our county, and on why I think I can do these things and spur change. My experience and my successes tell their own story. I continually tell this story, along with my strategy and my goals with each person I speak to. I urge anyone who wants to speak with me one-on-one to reach out to me via private message, leave me your number and I will call you, meet you for coffee, etc and listen to your concerns. I am dedicated to becoming your next Sheriff and to working hard for you once I am in office. Please visit my website for more details on my platform...http://www.banksforsheriff.com
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Post by KITransplant on Jun 3, 2014 8:01:58 GMT -4
Hey Jack, you going to answer my two questions, or just run around them like the current Sheriff does when he is asked direct questions! Negative Campaign, No just factual information is given and questions about factual information is asked. Here is Mr. Banks statement on "Negative/Bashing Campaigning" 06/03/14: It has come to my attention that some people feel I am "bashing" the other candidate by sharing information on the two pending lawsuits. It is not my intention to bash him. I simply believe that the citizens of Queen Anne's deserve to know what is going on, especially as it affects them monetarily. These cases have been swept under the rug for a long time. The focus of my campaign has always been on what I want to do improve the safety in our county, and on why I think I can do these things and spur change. My experience and my successes tell their own story. I continually tell this story, along with my strategy and my goals with each person I speak to. I urge anyone who wants to speak with me one-on-one to reach out to me via private message, leave me your number and I will call you, meet you for coffee, etc and listen to your concerns. I am dedicated to becoming your next Sheriff and to working hard for you once I am in office. Please visit my website for more details on my platform...http://www.banksforsheriff.com I'm more interested in Mr. Banks' explanation as to why he is running as a Republican now when he ran as a Democrat during the last election cycle.
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 8:36:15 GMT -4
Same reason why Gary Hofmann changed his political several years past!
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Post by KITransplant on Jun 3, 2014 8:43:09 GMT -4
Same reason why Gary Hofmann changed his political several years past! Are you saying that he ran as a Democrat at one point? Or that he just changed his registration?
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 8:55:39 GMT -4
What is CALEA?
CALEA stands for Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies
“The purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation Programs is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of standards, developed by public safety practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives; establishing and administering an accreditation process; and recognizing professional excellence.”
One of the “Standards” that is mandated is that a law enforcement agency must comply with is the following:
· Establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices
Last week, Sheriff Hofmann was touting the fact that the Sheriff’s Office is an accredited law enforcement agency by “CALEA”. So I guess I am a little confused here. On the one hand he is saying that his agency is in full compliance. A part of that compliance he is certifying that they had “Established fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices”.
So, if that is the case, he either intentionally disregarded that “Standard” or as they say in the political circles, “mis-spoke” to the CALEA officials when a review of the Sheriff Office Policy was conducted.
And so it begs the question; On the one hand Sheriff Hofmann certified that he had a policy in place which would have prevented the Department of Justice from controlling a part of Queen Anne’s County Government for at a minimum of 3 years.
But on the other hand Sheriff Hofmann made a conscious decision NOT to utilize his own policy to protect his brother.
Please explain, the public is awaiting the $620,000 answer.
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Post by shoreterp on Jun 3, 2014 9:15:42 GMT -4
And put Banks in charge? That's pure comedy Why do you dislike Banks? Is it because he is black? Others are running for sheriff are they a joke too? Gary has a lot of baggage. Time for a change. Sorry for coming to this party late but that was seriously way out of line and puts you down to the same mud dwelling level of race baiting politicians. The OP said absolutely nothing related to race and just like that you basically accused him of being a racist. Sickening
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Post by burnerbill on Jun 3, 2014 9:49:55 GMT -4
Is JJ Banks campaign manager? Sure seems like it!
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Post by deepsea on Jun 3, 2014 10:54:27 GMT -4
Why do you dislike Banks? Is it because he is black? Others are running for sheriff are they a joke too? Gary has a lot of baggage. Time for a change. Sorry for coming to this party late but that was seriously way out of line and puts you down to the same mud dwelling level of race baiting politicians. The OP said absolutely nothing related to race and just like that you basically accused him of being a racist. Sickening Point out were I called anyone a racist.
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Post by shoreterp on Jun 3, 2014 12:21:44 GMT -4
Please don't play stupid. That's like asking someone if they collect pictures of naked children and then claiming you didn't call anyone a pedophile
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 16:05:09 GMT -4
And put Banks in charge? That's pure comedy
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 16:15:26 GMT -4
An Innocent Person Arrested by a Deputy and Jailed for 41 days! 80 Million Dollar Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit as a Result! United States District Court for the District of Maryland: Traee Daran Lee vs. Sheriff Gary Hofmann and the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff
Sexual Assault by a supervisor against a female employee, who the supervisor is the Sheriff's Brother and plead guilty to a crime in the Circuit court of Maryland! United States Department of Justice vs. Sheriff Gary Hofmann.
Protecting your brother as the Sheriff after he committed a crime, after you took an oath! That's some real integrity Sheriff!
Great Job Sheriff!
$620,000 dollar settlement so far, more to come on that topic, can't wait for the 80 million dollar lawsuit to get in full gear!
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 16:56:34 GMT -4
Since my last post was removed moments after I posted it, ill post it again. Maybe this time supporters of hofmann that are admins on this page wont delete my freedom of speech. Oh sorry, I forgot, they violate peoples rights. Well as previously posted....
Well im knew to this whole forum thing so I first wanted to say hi to everyone. With that being said, there is so much back and forth from friends and supporters of Gery Hofmann without actual evidence. When one of his supporters speaks up in his defense, there is opinion as the response. NO ACTUAL HARD FACTS! All the lawsuits against Hofmann are public record and are ACTUAL EVIDENCE of events that have happened and documented, not opinions. Lets get away from the lawsuits and acual events that took place for a moment. Lets talk about the most important thing that any police officer should have ESPECIALLY the sheriff. Lets just begin with INTEGRITY (or lack there of). A deputy that is employed by the Queen Annes County Sheriffs Office is sexually assaulted by not only another Deputy but that Deputy happens to be the Sheriffs brother. The Deputy, or should I say suspect, plead guilty in court but was still able to keep his job just because he is the Sheriffs brother. Last time I checked, it is a policy in EVERY department that any officer or deputy can be charged with conduct unbecoming. Deputies are held to a higher standard that anyone else, but yet the Sheriff "overlooks" the fact that his brother was charged and plead guilty to assault.... I dont think you can become anymore unbecoming that that! So lets continue with this event. So not only did the sheriffs brother get to keep his job, the sheriff then RETALIATED against the deputy for standing up for what was right and coming forward, which upheld the oath that any peace office/deputy takes, and was fired for it. Sounds like abuse of power to me Hofmann. Now, lets go onto hiring practices. You spend alot of money and time completing requirements that are set forth by the MPCTC. Im not going to go into detail on those requirements for sake of saving time and space, however, they are EXTREMELY difficult to complete and the few of those that do will actually get an opportunity to complete a police academy, which for those that dont now, is a grooling, time consuming para-military boot camp essential for future law enforcement officers. This process is also very difficult to complete. So to those that make it through all of those steps, congratulations to them! They earned it. They are the ones that people look to when they are in time of need and crisis. Oh wait, I forgot, Hofmann hires friends that were rejected by other departments and should not have been hired in the first place. Sorry, for the sidenote. Back to what I was saying, the fact that Deputies are most of the time citizens last resort for a major event in their lives, want someone who will help them with their problem and have the respect for the Sheriffs Office and the men and women that are out there protecting and Serving because they earned that right. They deserve to put on that badge and be proud of the accomplishments that they made, not be embarassed because their sheriff is playing favors and hires a friend. I talk about fact, so lets just throw out there the fact that the "friend" I was referring to made a false arrest on a african american male. So had this "friend" never been hired this incident wouldnt have happened and yet again there would not be a lawsuit that costs taxpayers money! I for one a FULLY supporting SHERIFF BANKS and say we bring back the Honor, Pride and Integrity to the Queen Annes County Sheriffs Office!
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 3, 2014 17:31:20 GMT -4
Can't wait for Gary to win....
Solid campaign and not putting out false BS that's unsubstantiated
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Post by deepsea on Jun 3, 2014 17:44:46 GMT -4
Please don't play stupid. That's like asking someone if they collect pictures of naked children and then claiming you didn't call anyone a pedophile I guess it all depends on what the meaning of "is" is? Again I didn't bring banks into the thread. No one said anything about the other white candidates for sheriff? Wonder why? Why don't we start a thread for The Sheriff! I still say vote out all the incumbents! Start with the sheriff!
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 3, 2014 17:48:47 GMT -4
Yeah vote for Steve Wilson. Another joke of person.
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Post by jackbquick on Jun 3, 2014 18:06:12 GMT -4
Can't wait for Gary to win.... Solid campaign and not putting out false BS that's unsubstantiated No way I am voting for banks after JJ posts.
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 3, 2014 18:24:11 GMT -4
Like I've said all along. What exactly has banks done for this community.
Absolutely nothing
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 18:41:44 GMT -4
Can't wait for Gary to win.... Solid campaign and not putting out false BS that's unsubstantiated No way I am voting for banks after JJ posts. Wow! Facts are facts Jack! Enjoy when Hofmann costs your county millions upon millions of dollars!
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 18:59:43 GMT -4
I think it was very substantiated with clear evidence. Good rebuttal though, very intelligent with NO clear anything, just having to have last word.
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 19:12:10 GMT -4
Well lets talk about what hofmann has done for the community. Nothing. Crime is up, drugs are taking over. Everyone knows its a cycle. With drug crimes on the rise, thats also the rise for crime that is fueled by drug related crimes. As BANKS has stated many times, BANKS wants to organize community policing, attack the drug problem head on using tactics and knowledge he gained by being a State Trooper for 28 years and by being a recognized drug expert. Thus beginning to protect that property and values of the citizens of Queen Annes County. Not just talking a good game and being "a good 'ole boy" like hofmann, but by being a dedicated and active Sheriff. Its time for a great and generous man to restore integrity, honor and professionalism in the Sheriffs Office and once again make it a shining agency that is respected throughout the State Of Maryland.
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Post by deepsea on Jun 3, 2014 19:19:22 GMT -4
I think it was very substantiated with clear evidence. Good rebuttle though, very inteligent with NO clear anything, just having to have last word. Why don't you go outside and play! rebuttal, not rebuttle, intelligent, not inteligent. Good luck at AACC!
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 19:36:29 GMT -4
What? Yea I guess I could go outside and play. I could go play "cops and robbers" just like sheriff hofmann. Na, ill just go to Ritas instead.
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Post by jackbquick on Jun 3, 2014 19:37:58 GMT -4
No way I am voting for banks after JJ posts. Wow! Facts are facts Jack! Enjoy when Hofmann costs your county millions upon millions of dollars! When you say your county do you mean you don't even live in QAC?
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