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Razorback75 wrote: Bill - is there some kind of situation at the county road department? I am hearing rumors about someone with a gun there.
That's old news from a couple years ago, about the time the commissioner was trying to pull strings in getting a son in law a job and makin sure the application got looked at the Road Dept.
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Hey... I say if threatening gets the road work finished and traffic flowing locally... Next stop The State Highway Dept !
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| Bill - is there some kind of situation at the county road department? I am hearing rumors about someone with a gun there.
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Thnaks Nanny. I miss you all too. Hard to believe Daddy's been gone almost 3 years and Mom 9 years. Talk about missin someone.....!
Love to all
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nannywilson5 wrote:
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i have known you a very long time even when you were on patrol . and when your daughter was born on fathers day ! i have always respected you and the okee city police dept . i miss you guys coming out to the race track in clewiston and i really miss the days at thundercross when ya all would be there and captain joe was my very best friend . and loved your sisters . T he night my son took captain joe for a ride in the race car for his birthday was so very special even though i knew he wanted to drive it instead lol. your family is awesome bill and my whole family loves ya all and we think you are doing an awesome job at the city police dept. we so much appreciate all you do for us in okeechobee , hope you know we always think of ya all and hope some day to see ya all at the track some day . i miss thundercross so bad but have great memories . keep up the good work bill we all apreciate all you do .
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Hi bill ,
i have known you a very long time even when you were on patrol . and when your daughter was born on fathers day ! i have always respected you and the okee city police dept . i miss you guys coming out to the race track in clewiston and i really miss the days at thundercross when ya all would be there and captain joe was my very best friend . and loved your sisters . T he night my son took captain joe for a ride in the race car for his birthday was so very special even though i knew he wanted to drive it instead lol. your family is awesome bill and my whole family loves ya all and we think you are doing an awesome job at the city police dept. we so much appreciate all you do for us in okeechobee , hope you know we always think of ya all and hope some day to see ya all at the track some day . i miss thundercross so bad but have great memories . keep up the good work bill we all apreciate all you do .
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Thanks citizen...
Question: Is there a way to set up my page so when I answer y'all my font and font color is already set???
CitizenGC wrote:
Bill,
Your the typical hometown policeman, actually law enforcement needs more like you in my opinion. You remind of the local police officer where I grew up, always willing to help and first to look at a situation from both directions. I guess thats the Buckeye in ya, a good trait to have.
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Bill,
Your the typical hometown policeman, actually law enforcement needs more like you in my opinion. You remind of the local police officer where I grew up, always willing to help and first to look at a situation from both directions. I guess thats the Buckeye in ya, a good trait to have.
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FAMILY??? THANK YOU !!!
sportsnut wrote:
My thoughts exactly--the city is family---it used to be that way in the good old days at the county too!
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I agree - that (the C word) has already been use and abused enough... I have 28 years invested into the City of Okeechobee... I will soon receive my 30 year pin, plate, plaque, jacket or something... Personally I am proud of myself and my city... I love this place - otherwise I would not be here...
Bill Saum
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Wow, the "C" word -- consolidation. That has been a hot topic over the years. This has been discussed to the point that at least twice in the past it was put on the ballot as a "straw vote." Interestingly, the last time it was on the ballot, the majority of the county voters seemed to be against it and the majority of the city voters seemed to be for it. The way I heard it, city voters pay both city and county taxes and they were hoping to get a break on that. County voters did not want to take on the city's huge debt -- this was before the OUA was formed and the city was carrying a mulit-million dollar debt on the water and sewer plant, due to losing a lawsuit over how some sewer lines and lift stations were installed. When OUA was formed, that debt went with it, which could explain why water and sewer bills are still so high.
The proponets argued that consolidation would save money through elimination of duplication. And apparently combining it into one big government also had some advantages when applying for grant funding. However, there would be a big problem with how do deal with the city retirement plan. County uses the state retirement plan.
Discussions of "the C word" got pretty ugly in the past. I don't think we need that kind of aggravation again.
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WOW - thanks for the bantering... Y'all took this question to heart... Thank you!!!
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Sure is quiet out here...??? Bill Saum
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Thanks for the compliments... We try very hard to be cordial - polite - and to have empathy toward the public...
This is not always easy, so please do not fault any Law Enforcement Officer, city or county... They wear bullet proof vests for good reasons... They carry tazers and OC spray for good reasons...
Two reasons are they want to go home when the day is done and none wish to have to take a life for any reason if it can be helped...
I really don't pay much attention to what happens in or at other departments... I have a tough enough time keeping up with the crime in this city... My personal experience with this county, from Sheriff May down, has been excellant...
Detective Bill Saum
sosme major power trip.
I have had to deal with both departments, through no fault of any action on myself, and I would rather deal with the city police department any day of the week.
I think something stinks at the county......
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| not sure why but the website posted my comment in triplicate. I can edit and delete the content but not the post. Last edited on Fri Mar 13th, 2009 04:12 pm by Razorback75
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Wow, the "C" word -- consolidation. That has been a hot topic over the years. This has been discussed to the point that at least twice in the past it was put on the ballot as a "straw vote." Interestingly, the last time it was on the ballot, the majority of the county voters seemed to be against it and the majority of the city voters seemed to be for it. The way I heard it, city voters pay both city and county taxes and they were hoping to get a break on that. County voters did not want to take on the city's huge debt -- this was before the OUA was formed and the city was carrying a mulit-million dollar debt on the water and sewer plant, due to losing a lawsuit over how some sewer lines and lift stations were installed. When OUA was formed, that debt went with it, which could explain why water and sewer bills are still so high.
The proponets argued that consolidation would save money through elimination of duplication. And apparently combining it into one big government also had some advantages when applying for grant funding. However, there would be a big problem with how do deal with the city retirement plan. County uses the state retirement plan.
Discussions of "the C word" got pretty ugly in the past. I don't think we need that kind of aggravation again.
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Thanks for that opinion and I understand your concerns...
The fact is the out of pocket cost when we (you - your tax dollar) buy outright, keep and maintain the cars ourselves is higher than when we buy (lease) and resell to other agencies... This way we (you) have almost no maintenance... If a $3000.00 transmission goes out, the warranty takes care of it at no cost to us (you) and is then transferred to the next / buying agency... We do purchase tires.
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No offense Bill, but I think the city has way too much money to spend on new cars every year! I think the city and county need to be integrated and then all monies can go to one place. This county does not have enough going on to support both.
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If it was at Gotcha Grocery, that is many miles up into the county's jurisdiction and you would have to ask them... 763-3117 OCSO Detective Ted Vandeman is their Public Onformation Officer
Meems wrote:
The other day this guy was telling someone about the accident just north of the old Gotcha Grocery on 441M. His version didn't seem to jive with what we had seen the day of the accident shortly after it happened.
Wondering what you know about the milk truck accident since it has never been the paper that I have seen.
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LovebeingaSouthernGirl wrote: No offense Bill, but I think the city has way too much money to spend on new cars every year! I think the city and county need to be integrated and then all monies can go to one place. This county does not have enough going on to support both.
That would be a HUGE nightmare. The city and county are very different in many aspects. I would be very disappointed if they were to combine the two departments.
Just figuring out insurance, pension, health care, retirement funds etc. Many people would lose years and years of pension and retirement funds.
I also think the city police have different values. They work for the community and seem to care about the community. I don't see this with the county, and with the current sheriff I don't see that changing any time soon.
This is not to say that the county does not have hard working employees, they do but the vast majority of this department is lacking in community involvement and a caring attitude. They also seem to be on sosme major power trip.
I have had to deal with both departments, through no fault of any action on myself, and I would rather deal with the city police department any day of the week.
I think something stinks at the county......
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784.045 Aggravated battery.--
(1)(a) A person commits aggravated battery who, in committing battery:
1. Intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or
2. Uses a deadly weapon.
(b) A person commits aggravated battery if the person who was the victim of the battery was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
(2) Whoever commits aggravated battery shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Bill ... Would you please tell us what "Aggravated Battery" is?
I know the young man who took his life in the Okee County Jail was charged with this as an adult crime.
We would like to know how the State of Florida describes this crime.
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| Honey a Charger is a 40 thousand dollar car, ain't nothing they can swap or sell going to cover that cost, and there are new cars every year for every officer. That is way to much money to be spent on little ole OCPD.
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Aren't the old cars swapped or sold, and the new bought with out spending any extra money?
I personally don't like the new cars. I would rather see the crown vic parked in my driveway. My other half really likes the new cars. Either way hes the one who would have to drive it.
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The other day this guy was telling someone about the accident just north of the old Gotcha Grocery on 441M. His version didn't seem to jive with what we had seen the day of the accident shortly after it happened.
Wondering what you know about the milk truck accident since it has never been the paper that I have seen.
Thanks
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| No offense Bill, but I think the city has way too much money to spend on new cars every year! I think the city and county need to be integrated and then all monies can go to one place. This county does not have enough going on to support both.
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Betty
Thank you for the compliment... We are proud of them... They get slightly better fuel milage and our information is Ford is not going to have the Crown Victoria Police packages much longer... We really want to stay with rear wheel drive vehicles for maintenance reasons...
The City of Okeechobee buys fuel in bulk... We have our own above ground storage tank at our city Street Department compound, 500 NW 11th Avenue... City Hall, the Street Department and Police all fuel up at the same pumps at that location... I have no knowledge of the costs at retail outlets... Thanks for asking...
Bill Saum
Betty Herdya wrote:
I think the new Chargers look quite nice. Even though I told my husband about the purchase of the new cars, it threw him off guard when he saw one for the first time the other day. I hope they do find they are more fuel efficient. Speaking of that, what type of gas do officers put in their patrol cars? Do they use a particular brand or whichever is cheapest? I am asking since I know someone who has to keep track of their gas and mileage for work purposes and they have told me that even though Shell gas is a bit more expensive than the extra .03 off at Walmart, they get better gas mileage. Just wondering if there was a standard for the police department since everyone is trying to cut back and save as much as possible. It might be that spending a few cents more would really be saving. Just a thought.
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| I think the new Chargers look quite nice. Even though I told my husband about the purchase of the new cars, it threw him off guard when he saw one for the first time the other day. I hope they do find they are more fuel efficient. Speaking of that, what type of gas do officers put in their patrol cars? Do they use a particular brand or whichever is cheapest? I am asking since I know someone who has to keep track of their gas and mileage for work purposes and they have told me that even though Shell gas is a bit more expensive than the extra .03 off at Walmart, they get better gas mileage. Just wondering if there was a standard for the police department since everyone is trying to cut back and save as much as possible. It might be that spending a few cents more would really be saving. Just a thought.
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Goooooooodmorning Okeechobee,
The weather is fine and its a good day to be alive... Any new thoughts on the community, security, the Police or what ever???
How do you like our new Dodges Chargers???
ALSO: If any of you are part of civic groups, clubs or organizations that would be interested in speakers from this department, call me or Police Chief Davis at 763-5521... Please have an idea what subjects (if any) your group wants the speaker to talk about.
Bill Saum
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Duh on my part - I thought maybe he was talking about our new OPD Chargers..... Stupid is as stupid does 
Honestly I did not know they were built in mexico. I hope the folks who brought ours' across were legal...
Thanks for the clarity
Bill
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opdbillsaum wrote: CitizenGC wrote: natureboy wrote: I don't know about an exposion, but I did see a truck fire in front of the dodge place on 441 S !
Yea them south of the border made Dodges are known for fires, especially if you get one that comes with the fire sauce option. 
Maybe I'm just not so smart but - HUH???
Bill Saum
Bill, It was a joke or was supposed to be with some imagination. Since Dodge started manufacturing cars and trucks in Mexico, you can get an option with a fire sauce package (like the old hemi etc as in Taco Bell Fire Hot Sauce to put on your taco or burrito). But if you spill the sauce the truck catches on fire, and since the truck caught on fire in front of the Dodge place I just figured it was a Dodge. .
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opdbillsaum wrote: CitizenGC wrote: natureboy wrote: I don't know about an exposion, but I did see a truck fire in front of the dodge place on 441 S !
Yea them south of the border made Dodges are known for fires, especially if you get one that comes with the fire sauce option.
Maybe I'm just not so smart but - HUH???
Bill Saum
Bill, It was a joke or was supposed to be with some imagination. Since Dodge started manufacturing cars and trucks in Mexico, you can get an option with a fire sauce package (like the old hemi etc as in Taco Bell Fire Hot Sauce to put on your taco or burrito). But if you spill the sauce the truck catches on fire, and since the truck caught on fire in front of the Dodge place I just figured it was a Dodge. .
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Thanks to you all for your continued support. No one used to seem to care what cops did (unless it was bad) and they were ignored as a subculture or unimportant entity until people were being broken into or crashed. You all have shown that there are those who do care and some even understand what we go thru, put up with and need. I do pass on your praises and concerns to my Chief and our brave men and women.
Thanks again - Bill Saum
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CitizenGC wrote: natureboy wrote: I don't know about an exposion, but I did see a truck fire in front of the dodge place on 441 S !
Yea them south of the border made Dodges are known for fires, especially if you get one that comes with the fire sauce option.
Maybe I'm just not so smart but - HUH???
Bill Saum
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Razorback75 wrote: It's Friday afternoon and the rumors are flying -- some kind of explosion in town? All the cops seem to be gathered at the hosptial? Is it a drill?
Inquiring minds want to know.
If true, no one told me
Bill
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Bilgerat wrote:
Citizen involvement is exactly what Law Enforcement needs. You see it, call... You hear it, call... You do not have to give your name... HOWEVER, you must understand that if you choose to "stay out of it" - you may be the only witness and without you we may not be able to do anything. We as americans have got to get back to being involved in raising our young by caring what happens to our children and our neighbor's children.
In advance - I thank anyone who helps us. WE CANNOT DO THIS ALONE...
Bill Saum
Police 763-5521
Sheriff 763-3117
opdbillsaum wrote: Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? Yes
3. How many of you owns guns? I have several, plus a compound bow
4. Ever shot the guns? Oh yes
5. Could you protect yourself with it? Undoubtedly
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so. 
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? Once, in Maine
7. Case solved or unsolved? Resolved
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community? Citizen involvement
Bill Saum
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natureboy wrote: I don't know about an exposion, but I did see a truck fire in front of the dodge place on 441 S !
Yea them south of the border made Dodges are known for fires, especially if you get one that comes with the fire sauce option. Last edited on Thu Feb 26th, 2009 04:53 am by CitizenGC
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OkeeNarnie wrote: This was not inside the city limits but today when out and about I heard:
1. That a woman was shot and found in a ditch west of town on Hwy 70?
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2. A woman was kidnapped from a home out off Hwy 70 West?
Any truth to either of these?
We live out in this area and we saw the activity right before the county line. My husband inquired and was told that a woman (a carnie, supposedly) had either fallen out of a vehicle, jumped, or was pushed, and that basically her body exploded on impact...that it was pretty horrible...I don't know but that's what his law enforcement buddies told him. Last edited on Thu Feb 26th, 2009 10:50 am by chobee buckeye
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This was not inside the city limits but today when out and about I heard:
1. That a woman was shot and found in a ditch west of town on Hwy 70?
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2. A woman was kidnapped from a home out off Hwy 70 West?
Any truth to either of these?
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| I don't know about an exposion, but I did see a truck fire in front of the dodge place on 441 S !
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It's Friday afternoon and the rumors are flying -- some kind of explosion in town? All the cops seem to be gathered at the hosptial? Is it a drill?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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opdbillsaum wrote: Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? Yes
3. How many of you owns guns? I have several, plus a compound bow
4. Ever shot the guns? Oh yes
5. Could you protect yourself with it? Undoubtedly
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? Once, in Maine
7. Case solved or unsolved? Resolved
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community? Citizen involvement
Bill Saum
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opdbillsaum wrote: Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? Yes
3. How many of you owns guns? Lots.
4. Ever shot the guns? Many times.
5. Could you protect yourself with it? You bet, 12 gauge 0000 buck and a S & W model 500 works wonders, if it will stop an Africa elephant it'll stop a person and most likely their car too.
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? Never.
7. Case solved or unsolved? N/A
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community? People should be more involved.
Bill Saum
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1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? I am constantly reminding myself to do this. I grew up (AND RAISED MY KIDS) where we never did this. Most people didn't even know where the keys were.
3. How many of you owns guns? I don't currently own any
4. Ever shot the guns? I have fired off a few rounds before
5. Could you protect yourself with it? If I had to, yes
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? I was. Turned out to have been my X-Husband and/or some of his (lacking an appropriate adjective I can print here) friends. This is one reason he became an X-Husband.
7. Case solved or unsolved? Solved and resolved
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community?
I think it's time we open up and get to know who our neighbors are. For many years I have lived IN my home and chose to not be really closely involved with my neighbors. I would acknowledge them, wave as we passed each others homes, but no real interaction. My theory was, the fewer people who knew what I owned, the less reason they would have to break into my home. For 99% of the time it has worked.
Today with the country's economy and the fact that so many lack moral values we need to reach out and take back our individual neighborhoods by joining forces with our neighbor's and the local and county police/sheriff departments and have active citizen patrols. I know we have the COP's and they are great. I just think we need to be vigilant on our own streets and neighborhoods as well.
Maybe a Larger Presence of people out there watching will send the message... Don't even think about it!
NOW, with that said, I want to add this (and I am sure this will bring about some grief...) There are people out there, with few or zero moral values. They are out to get something they know or figure you have. They want yours so they don't have to spend their money. They could care less if you get in the way as they would just as soon knock you out, or shoot you. Because dead people can't turn them in, and they really don't care to be in jail.
THEY are armed... citizens on neighborhood watch are not. Citizens on neighborhood watch get to carry their cell phones. I don't think we could intimidate a thief with a Nextel even if it were the newest model!
I know there are deterrents anyone can try. Some are very simple, but enough to send the would be crook elsewhere for example:
You can get a pair of Large Men's boots. Set them on your front step each afternoon and bring them inside in the morning. Looks like the BIG GUY has gone off to work.
A Beware of the Dog sign is good. You might get a large dog dish to have out by the Big Guys Boots. Don't laugh but you can actually get a CD of a dog barking...Play it loudly every day or so at different times.
You can get a sign like.. ADT Alarm System Installed. They stick in the ground. They also have stickers for your windows. (and they have the little plastic deals that stick on your window frames like the real thing.)
If your the last one to leave the house. Make it a policy of opening the door back up and shouting something like.. I will call you when I get there. What? (pause) Oh ok, I will pick some up on the way home... Bye If someone is watching they will not be sure everyone has left.
Answering machines are good. Put yours were it can't be seen from the window. Phone rings and stops... a would be thief can't be sure you or a machine answered if they can't SEE the machine.
Maybe this helps someone.
Narnie
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Razorback75 wrote: Is this a survey? I'll give it a shot.
Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes. I always have
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? Always have -- habit from growing up in a big city.
3. How many of you owns guns? No guns at my huse
4. Ever shot the guns? I do know how to shoot -- just don't own a gun. I do own a very large dog.
5. Could you protect yourself with it?
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? Not successfully. There was someone on my back porch trying to get it the house one night. I yelled "who's out there!" -- while dialing 9-1-1 and my dog sensed I was upset and started barking and the prospective burglar was long gone when the cops arrived.
7. Case solved or unsolved? unsolved, but no harm done as the person didn't get into the house and it didn't happen again. There was nothing on the porch to steal.
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community?
How about organizing more neighborhood watch groups? Sending officers to club and organization meetings to discuss safety might also help. For example, I recall some years ago a detective came to a club meeting (at club member's house) and showed us all the ways a burlgar could get in, and how to increase security. Most clubs are always looking for guest speakers. If you made it known that officers are available to come, you would probably have requests. In case you did not know this........Officer Saum does this on a regular basis- I do not know him personally, but spoke on the phone with him once and he provided me with information on what he does in this area. There are many more City of Okeechobee Officers that go around to all the civic groups on a regular basis to discuss saftey issues to discuss how to keep your home and vehicle safe. BUT....WE NEED MORE OFFICERS.....YOU JUST CAN'T GET AROUND THIS. If the city of okeechobee is not careful.........and raise taxes.....you are going to see budget cuts in police/fire rescue that will endanger ALL THE CITIZENS OF OKEECHOBEE......and this will in turn endanger our officers who serve us everyday. Do we really have to wait for an officer in Okeechobee to be killed in the line of duty because we are unwilling to raise taxes for our protection and the protection of our police/fire rescue?
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opdbillsaum wrote: Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? very much so! But I moved here from Miami...
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? yes, and anything of value in my vehicle, I put in the trunk of my car, even if it's a diaper bag as some look like purses and I don't want my window broken with somone thinking its got something of value in it, when it's just diapers
3. How many of you owns guns? own two...but put up with the bullets in seperate place.
4. Ever shot the guns? no
5. Could you protect yourself with it? I feel as if I could, but only if my life or my family was in danger. example: if I was sound alseep and someone broke into my home with harm towards my family. I would not hesitate to use the gun at all in this instance. Obviously, I would try and get my family in a locked room ASAP- call the police...but if a violent criminal or a druged out person was breaking into my safe room...I would do what needed to be done.
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? never since living in Okeechobee...but I live in a very quiet gated retirement community.
7. Case solved or unsolved?
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community? We MUST pass a tax increase for additional fire and police officers. Police and fire CAN NOT DO THERE JOB when budgets cuts are effecting the over all well being of the citizens of Okeechobee. The citizens of Okeechobee can not expect fire rescue/police to do there job to PROTECT US when there case load has tripled and man power has decreased and holds have been put on hiring new officers/fire rescue. You can not expect a police officer to do what is right and a good job, when he/she is now doing the job of three people...it is the citizens of Okeechobee that will lose. Remember, they are the first calls we make in an emergency, and we are the first to B%(ch when they cant do there jobs due to budget cuts. This also puts an office and fire rescue in danger on every call they respond to. Having said this, those in power need to be held accountable for every dime they spend.....cut out the perks and bullcrap that the higher ups are trying to justify for there own personal gain. Police and fire rescue should be held up to the highest standard....and any wrong doings should be delt with in a swift and fast manner!
Bill Saum
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Is this a survey? I'll give it a shot.
Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? Yes. I always have
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? Always have -- habit from growing up in a big city.
3. How many of you owns guns? No guns at my huse
4. Ever shot the guns? I do know how to shoot -- just don't own a gun. I do own a very large dog.
5. Could you protect yourself with it?
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? Not successfully. There was someone on my back porch trying to get it the house one night. I yelled "who's out there!" -- while dialing 9-1-1 and my dog sensed I was upset and started barking and the prospective burglar was long gone when the cops arrived.
7. Case solved or unsolved? unsolved, but no harm done as the person didn't get into the house and it didn't happen again. There was nothing on the porch to steal.
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community?
How about organizing more neighborhood watch groups? Sending officers to club and organization meetings to discuss safety might also help. For example, I recall some years ago a detective came to a club meeting (at club member's house) and showed us all the ways a burlgar could get in, and how to increase security. Most clubs are always looking for guest speakers. If you made it known that officers are available to come, you would probably have requests.
Last edited on Fri Feb 13th, 2009 05:05 pm by Razorback75
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opdbillsaum wrote: Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee? yes
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)? at night, and when we leave
3. How many of you owns guns? yes
4. Ever shot the guns? yes
5. Could you protect yourself with it? yes; if I am fortunate enough to get my hands on it before harm gets it's hands on me.
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so. will take you at your word.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized? never
7. Case solved or unsolved? n/a
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community? have no idea... however, we do our best to keep our eyes alert for unusual activity in the area.
Bill Saum
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Here are some questions:
1. Do you feel BASICALLY secure in Okeechobee?
2. You you always lock you doors (home and cars)?
3. How many of you owns guns?
4. Ever shot the guns?
5. Could you protect yourself with it?
By the way - I am not big brother so only answer these questions if you feel comfortable doing so.
6. How many of you have ever been burglarized?
7. Case solved or unsolved?
8. Being as we live in a time with very restrictive budgets and overlapping manpower / job responsibilities, do you have any SIMPLE ideas for Law Enforcement about how we can do more for the safety of THIS community?
Bill Saum
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opdbillsaum wrote: I found my thread - had to check the box at the botom of this page... Billmysteryman wrote: Was this thread missing for a while? I swear I could not find it earlier but now it is back.
It was gone and is still gone from my OPD account. I do not understand...
Bill Saum
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