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Post by jackbquick on Jun 3, 2014 19:41:18 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. Markymark, How well do you know JJ. Do you all drive around in the same squad car with Banks? Or do you just drink the same coolaid
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 3, 2014 19:41:36 GMT -4
Exactly what I was thinking ^^^^
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 20:39:15 GMT -4
First off, I have no clue who JJ is, but seems like hes speaking the truth too. Apparently the two of you are wasting your time "thinking" about how to bash someone instead of supporting your choice. I am actuall not a police officer, just someone that is well educated and understands the law and the way things work. Ill just leave it at that. Secondly, why dont we stay on topic and have a debate. I havent once attacked either one of you. I have merely stated opinion and backed it up by fact that is public knowledge. So with that being said, why dont we have a actual debate and you follow up with clear EVIDENCE of actual events instead of mumbling and bantering and attacking peoples freedom of speech. So back to the topic... you cant solve and address crime prevention when you (hofmann) is too busy politicing and trying to people please to get a vote. So you wanna talk about character, you better come at me with more than empty opinions and no supporting evidence other than "hofmann is great". So if you wanna talk about values, integrity and professionalism the maybe you should visit www.banksforsheriff.com and read what he is about. There is a time for serious people to handle serious problems and hofmann's 30 minutes is up.
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 20:40:18 GMT -4
Nope, not me and I don't know Markymark, but I will say that Markymark is also talking about factual information about Sheriff Hofmann. I am not one for slander and mudslinging, however I am one for knowing the FACTS and again the facts are the facts about Sheriff Hofmann. I am still waiting for a response as to if it was your daughter, mother, sister, or wife that was sexually assaulted by J.D. Hofmann, Gary's brother and the outcome of Gary covering for his brother! Of course not, you have nothing to say because you know the handling of this criminal matter was shady and covered up to protect his brother! Any husband, father, or brother would be outraged if it was their loved one. I am also waiting for the response to if you were criminal charged for a crime you didn't commit, incarcerated for over a month after the deputy lied and submitted false reports and criminal charging documents and come to find out should have never been hired! Anybody would be outraged and livid and rightfully so an 80 million dollar lawsuit is justified!
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Post by jackbquick on Jun 3, 2014 21:43:47 GMT -4
Nope, not me and I don't know Markymark, but I will say that Markymark is also talking about factual information about Sheriff Hofmann. I am not one for slander and mudslinging, however I am one for knowing the FACTS and again the facts are the facts about Sheriff Hofmann. I am still waiting for a response as to if it was your daughter, mother, sister, or wife that was sexually assaulted by J.D. Hofmann, Gary's brother and the outcome of Gary covering for his brother! Of course not, you have nothing to say because you know the handling of this criminal matter was shady and covered up to protect his brother! Any husband, father, or brother would be outraged if it was their loved one. I am also waiting for the response to if you were criminal charged for a crime you didn't commit, incarcerated for over a month after the deputy lied and submitted false reports and criminal charging documents and come to find out should have never been hired! Anybody would be outraged and livid and rightfully so an 80 million dollar lawsuit is justified! It is so obvious how the two of you are working on trashing Hofmann together that it is embarrassing. Very rarely do people bother typing so many sentences over and over again. Hofmann is the man! You got my vote partly because of the negative campaigning by Banks cohorts.
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 3, 2014 21:55:11 GMT -4
What has Banks done for this community?
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Post by JJ on Jun 3, 2014 22:29:14 GMT -4
Nope, not me and I don't know Markymark, but I will say that Markymark is also talking about factual information about Sheriff Hofmann. I am not one for slander and mudslinging, however I am one for knowing the FACTS and again the facts are the facts about Sheriff Hofmann. I am still waiting for a response as to if it was your daughter, mother, sister, or wife that was sexually assaulted by J.D. Hofmann, Gary's brother and the outcome of Gary covering for his brother! Of course not, you have nothing to say because you know the handling of this criminal matter was shady and covered up to protect his brother! Any husband, father, or brother would be outraged if it was their loved one. I am also waiting for the response to if you were criminal charged for a crime you didn't commit, incarcerated for over a month after the deputy lied and submitted false reports and criminal charging documents and come to find out should have never been hired! Anybody would be outraged and livid and rightfully so an 80 million dollar lawsuit is justified! It is so obvious how the two of you are working on trashing Hofmann together that it is embarrassing. Very rarely do people bother typing so many sentences over and over again. Hofmann is the man! You got my vote partly because of the negative campaigning by Banks cohorts. WOW! Assumptions, I am sure you know what that means Jack! Embarrassing is that the factual questions that I have asked you have refused to answer! That's is what is embarrassing. What is also embarrassing is the topics that Sheriff Hoffman has brought to Queen Anne's County and he denies anything is wrong! What is most embarrassing is when you have no integrity and flat out lie, Sheriff Hoffman has been caught in several lies and there is a paper trail to show for it! Now assumptions, when Sheriff Hoffman assumed that a deputy was stealing overtime and falsifying pay sheets. What an embarrassment when the charges were dropped by the States Attorney! What's embarrassing is when it is assumed that another deputy falsified official reports and again the departmental charges were just dropped. What is most embarrassing when a multi-million dollar law suite will be paid out for an incident that should have never ever took place and a deputy that should have never ever been hired. You and Oriolesfan won't answer my questions and that is no shock, because that is the mode of operation when Sheriff Hofmann is asked direct questions, but I will answer your question. What has Banks done for the community, hmmmm lets see, A dedicated career with numerous awards and recognitions for his accomplishments with the MD State Police, Worked years at the Centreville Barrack with numerous arrests for criminal offenses, was in charge of the Queen Anne's County Drug Task force where he both worked and supervised that division with multiple arrests with convictions and asset forfeitures that brought millions of dollars into Queen Anne's County from seized money and property from drug dealers, him and his only wife of 20 plus with two daughters are very active in the community and local sports. Mr. Banks is very active in his church and in his daughters schools and athletics. His daughters have never been in trouble with the law and are honor students at Queen Anne's County Schools. Most of all, Mr. Banks had never cost Queen Anne's County or the State of Maryland a dime in lawsuits or settlements!
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Post by freefallin on Jun 3, 2014 23:29:41 GMT -4
...um...hate to break up the convo here, but I don't think Citizens Watch made an endorsement for Sheriff. Hello, Midnight Moderator...? Maybe time for a new thread?
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 23:42:47 GMT -4
Apparently its not obvious. What is obvious is the fact that there are more people that know whats actually going on in the Sheriffs Office. Not the fact that we are working together to trash hofmann, hes doing a good job of it himself. We are just stating the obvious. As far as negative campaigning goes. its called exactly that... campaigning. There has been nothing said that is untrue. Since freefallin wanted to get in on the conversation, you aren't breaking up the convo because it'll just continue if you are in it or not. I have read nowhere in this forum that stated that Citizens Watch made an endorsement for either candidate. However since you are asking for a new thread, you must be a cohort of hofmann, because just like him you are running from the issue and trying to sweep this away too!
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Post by markymark on Jun 3, 2014 23:45:14 GMT -4
Everyone wants to talk about what Banks has done in the community and I believe it was answered above. Now let me ask you a question, give me some examples of hofmann's integrity and whats he done in his life to give him good character?
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 4, 2014 7:57:56 GMT -4
So bank does all this in centreville. No wonder I've never seen him. He must just stay up there.
The fact we live in one of the best counties with very little crime says it all.
It's not Gary's fault officers leave...the dept doesn't pay compared to others near by
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Post by shoreterp on Jun 4, 2014 8:24:47 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! He brought up Banks because he in the one (and only) opponent in the Republican primary for sherriff. The other candidate (Rhodes) is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. I didn't even know what color Rhodes was to be honest.
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Post by deepsea on Jun 4, 2014 10:36:00 GMT -4
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! He brought up Banks because he in the one (and only) opponent in the Republican primary for sheriff. The other candidate (Rhodes) is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. I didn't even know what color Rhodes was to be honest. That is the most RACIST comment I have heard in a long time! How Dare You!
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Post by JJ on Jun 4, 2014 10:54:02 GMT -4
ENOUGHT WITH THE RACE PLAYING! That just shows where some folk maturity level is! Mr. Banks gave this statement today, I am sure Jack and Orioles fan will attack it, I guess I could attack Sheriff Hoffman's personal life and his mis-deeds, but I am not because I am sure you would be in total denial and come to his defense again! Mr. Banks stated on 06/04/14: I am a black man. I am also Irish, Russian, Italian and Korean. My family is like a Christmas tree, we light up many colors, but one thing is certain, we all bleed the same color blood. I am hurt to hear that some people are saying I don't like white people. I am married to the most wonderful white woman in the world, Christine Banks. We knew when we married the discrimination that we would face, but we believed together we could be stronger than the disdainful looks and the whispering, and we have been, for almost 25 years now. I live in a county that I love, one which is almost 90% white (according to the 2010 census). For over 25 years, I upheld the law here, and was never accused of discrimination. I've always believed color doesn't matter. It was how I was raised, how I teach my children and something I am passionate about. Discrimination doesn't have a place in my mind. I want to be Sheriff for all the people of Queen Anne's, I want to help everyone feel safer, make our communities stronger and improve our police system. This is my vision and my focus. I love my family, my county and God. I pray that one day we can all live in a world where diversity is embraced. This is how I live and I will continue to treat every person who crosses my path, regardless of race, sex, age or gender, without prejudice.
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Post by markymark on Jun 4, 2014 11:18:26 GMT -4
First of all, where did you read anyhting about Centreville? I dont see where anyone wrote that he does things in Centreville. The only thing written about that is where in his CAREER as a decorated Maryland State Trooper, he worked at the Centreville barrack. So lets get the facts. YET AGAIN I have asked you a question that you either dont know how to answer, are scared to answer or just know flat out that you CANT answer it because the man has no integrity and no character and you know that we know the facts and have evidence to back everything that we say up and you, well, just dont. The fact that you have been asked several questions and CANT answer them and the only thing you can do is make a negative comment just goes to show. NOT TO MENTION, you wanna play the race card!? The fact that you clearly have a problem with a white, black or purple person and thats how you vote just goes to show the followers that hafmann has. No wonder the sheriffs office is having corruption issues. Race plays NO part in it. I fully support the integiry of the office, the candidate and his beliefs. Lets get off the RACE card and post actual facts!
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Post by jackbquick on Jun 4, 2014 11:45:55 GMT -4
First of all, where did you read anyhting about Centreville? I dont see where anyone wrote that he does things in Centreville. The only thing written about that is where in his CAREER as a decorated Maryland State Trooper, he worked at the Centreville barrack. So lets get the facts. YET AGAIN I have asked you a question that you either dont know how to answer, are scared to answer or just know flat out that you CANT answer it because the man has no integrity and no character and you know that we know the facts and have evidence to back everything that we say up and you, well, just dont. The fact that you have been asked several questions and CANT answer them and the only thing you can do is make a negative comment just goes to show. NOT TO MENTION, you wanna play the race card!? The fact that you clearly have a problem with a white, black or purple person and thats how you vote just goes to show the followers that hafmann has. No wonder the sheriffs office is having corruption issues. Race plays NO part in it. I fully support the integiry of the office, the candidate and his beliefs. Lets get off the RACE card and post actual facts! What race card. Are either of the candidates something other than American? I think it is illegal to run for office if you are not an American.
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Post by deepsea on Jun 4, 2014 11:59:48 GMT -4
First of all, where did you read anyhting about Centreville? I dont see where anyone wrote that he does things in Centreville. The only thing written about that is where in his CAREER as a decorated Maryland State Trooper, he worked at the Centreville barrack. So lets get the facts. YET AGAIN I have asked you a question that you either dont know how to answer, are scared to answer or just know flat out that you CANT answer it because the man has no integrity and no character and you know that we know the facts and have evidence to back everything that we say up and you, well, just dont. The fact that you have been asked several questions and CANT answer them and the only thing you can do is make a negative comment just goes to show. NOT TO MENTION, you wanna play the race card!? The fact that you clearly have a problem with a white, black or purple person and thats how you vote just goes to show the followers that hafmann has. No wonder the sheriffs office is having corruption issues. Race plays NO part in it. I fully support the integiry of the office, the candidate and his beliefs. Lets get off the RACE card and post actual facts! What race card. Are either of the candidates something other than American? I think it is illegal to run for office if you are not an American. As jackbquick drops his baited hook into the water..........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 4, 2014 12:01:11 GMT -4
ENOUGHT WITH THE RACE PLAYING! That just shows where some folk maturity level is! Mr. Banks gave this statement today, I am sure Jack and Orioles fan will attack it, I guess I could attack Sheriff Hoffman's personal life and his mis-deeds, but I am not because I am sure you would be in total denial and come to his defense again! Mr. Banks stated on 06/04/14: I am a black man. I am also Irish, Russian, Italian and Korean. My family is like a Christmas tree, we light up many colors, but one thing is certain, we all bleed the same color blood. I am hurt to hear that some people are saying I don't like white people. I am married to the most wonderful white woman in the world, Christine Banks. We knew when we married the discrimination that we would face, but we believed together we could be stronger than the disdainful looks and the whispering, and we have been, for almost 25 years now. I live in a county that I love, one which is almost 90% white (according to the 2010 census). For over 25 years, I upheld the law here, and was never accused of discrimination. I've always believed color doesn't matter. It was how I was raised, how I teach my children and something I am passionate about. Discrimination doesn't have a place in my mind. I want to be Sheriff for all the people of Queen Anne's, I want to help everyone feel safer, make our communities stronger and improve our police system. This is my vision and my focus. I love my family, my county and God. I pray that one day we can all live in a world where diversity is embraced. This is how I live and I will continue to treat every person who crosses my path, regardless of race, sex, age or gender, without prejudice. You need to brush up on your reading comprehension since it's lacking. Your buddy and Banks supporter Deapsea is the one who made it all about race and not me so get your facts straight. Banks isn't out in the community of Kent Island and he lives in or near Centerville so you do the math on it since he's out in the community I've answered all your questions while mine have been avoided
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Post by JJ on Jun 4, 2014 12:17:59 GMT -4
Answered my questions, hmmmmm! I don't see any answers from you anywhere! Let me refresh your memory. I am still waiting for a response as to if it was your daughter, mother, sister, or wife that was sexually assaulted by J.D. Hofmann, Gary's brother and the outcome of Gary covering for his brother! Of course not, you have nothing to say because you know the handling of this criminal matter was shady and covered up to protect his brother! Any husband, father, or brother would be outraged if it was their loved one. I am also waiting for the response to if you were criminal charged for a crime you didn't commit, incarcerated for over a month after the deputy lied and submitted false reports and criminal charging documents and come to find out should have never been hired! Anybody would be outraged and livid and rightfully so an 80 million dollar lawsuit is justified!
As to my grammar, LOL that's all you can nit pick! How about Sheriff Hoffman's Education, I love the "He is an FBI Agent, he graduated from the FBI academy" FALSE, He graduated from an FBI Supervisorial School for Law Enforcement! As to where the candidates live, I believe Mr. Banks lives a lot closer to Kent Island than Sheriff Hofmann, would you agree! Last time I checked it was the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office, not the Kent Island Sheriff!
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 4, 2014 12:32:15 GMT -4
Of course id be upset. Who wouldn't be.
I highly doubt Gary approved of the false arrest and just let it occur.
I can't really speak on either as I don't have all the facts and I'm sure you don't either
Like I've stated. I've seen Gary out numerous times day and night.
I've yet to see Banks out anywhere doing anything with the kids,community or anything
What has Banks done again? Does he come to the fields and speak to the kids or families?
That school is considered at the FBI Academy thereby graduating from the FBI Academy. Nowhere have I've seen him claim to be an FBI Agent and neither have you
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Post by lainey on Jun 4, 2014 13:01:33 GMT -4
OriolesFan, Banks does not live in Centreville. You seem to not know anything about him, yet you don't like him because you haven't seen him. Maybe you should talk to some of the deputies to see how they feel about their boss or maybe you should read the consent decree. Ask him why we no longer have any K9 dogs in Queen Annes County? So, how do you feel about Gary keeping his brother on the job after his brother pled guilty? Are you okay with that? Are you okay with Gary firing a deputy for stealing time and then that case got thrown out WITH PREJUDICE? Come on, the man is in law enforcement and couldn't get a case brought to court? Whats up with that? Are you happy with the status quo on our drug problems? Im not, and I want better. I cannot expect better from Gary, he has been in charge for the last 8 years. Maybe its time to consider someone else.
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 4, 2014 13:32:22 GMT -4
You might want to look into the judges for the drug problems revolving door
I believe the post was deleted but one of his supporters said they see him in centreville at events
I've also talked to plenty of deputies who like the dept as well so don't presume I havent
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Post by JJ on Jun 4, 2014 14:32:03 GMT -4
True about the Judges, but you need to be making CDS (drug) arrests to get to that point of court! Deputies need to be out in the communities making citizen contacts, you need to educate the public starting from the minors in elementary school to adults, not just giving out a piece of paper with the sheriff's name on sheriff's office letter head! Just look at CDS (drug) arrests from the Sheriff's Office and the stats are way down from years past, yet we have a major drug problem in this county. Everybody says "sit here, sit there, go here, go there and you will lock up drug dealers" and that is true, but when there is no manpower, how can you. Back to the CDS (drug) arrest stats being so low, I can say, when you have 3 deputies working this county during a night shift and all three get tied up with calls for service and arrests, the criminals have full range of the county, they are not stupid, they know the manpower coverage better than the deputies themselves. With technology and social media they will inform each other where the deputies are and get car numbers, tag numbers, ect to keep track of who is who. So due to a lack of manpower coverage and the call volumes there very little time for a road deputy to do just drug enforcement and education. I think Mr. Banks resume speaks volumes about his knowledge, experience, and expertise in this field with his numerous CDS (drug) arrests, convictions and asset forfeitures from drug dealers! On another note, The sheriff's office has a Dodge Durango Marked for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement with all of the equipment for this trade, but everyday it is parked next to the Circuit Court building in Centreville, there is no reason why we have this vehicle and this deputy trained not to utilize him to stop trucks and make our county roads safer. To sum it up best, its not the Deputies fault that manpower is so low, it is not the deputies fault that CDS (drug) arrests are so low, its not the deputies fault that the call volumes are so high, its not the deputies fault that moral is so low, its not the deputies fault that there is a high turn over rate, and its not the deputies fault that Queen Anne's is one of the lowest paid Sheriff's Office with one of the highest paid Sheriff's, its a lack of leadership with priorities and a lack of smart usage of departmental manpower and resources!
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Post by oriolesfan on Jun 4, 2014 14:50:19 GMT -4
It's above the sherifs head to get the money for bodies
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Post by JJ on Jun 4, 2014 14:57:50 GMT -4
But to personally politic for yourself for a hefty pay raise to become one of the highest paid Sheriff's in Maryland and not politic your YOUR deputies, come on where is Sheriff Hofmann's priority? Manpower, ok, lets see how many vacant positions are there currently? How many deputies work Monday - Friday day shift in some way shape or form in a unit? How about hiring a retiree and giving him a nice salary, take home car and making him contractual to work M-F in an office!
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