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Posted by: masscopguy

Marine Unit Commander MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S OFFICE James V. DiPaola, Sheriff The MSO is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: MARINE UNIT COMMANDER Duties to include: Commanding the MSO Marine Patrol Unit; work in cooperation with other State, Local and Federal Agencies; perform routine patrols on Waterways; respond to calls on the Marine Patrol Unit and other MSO Public Safety calls; enforces all instructions issued by the Superintendent of External Operations; performs all duties of a Deputy Sheriff, including, but not limited to reporting accidents and offenses; investigation, search, arrest and assist in prosecution. FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS THE FOLLOWING IS PREFERRED: Deputy Sheriff and First Responder Certified; Basic skills seamanship and navigation course completed; U.S. Coastguard Captains License; ability to read and interpret navigational charts; valid drivers license; familiarity with Federal, State and Local Law Ordinances; prior boating experience (Commercial, Law Enforcement, Military or Recreational) Qualified applicants should forward a resume and letter of intent to: Middlesex Sheriff's Office Human Resources Director 265 Treble Cove Road N. Billerica, MA 01862 Resumes will be accepted up until 4:00PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer

Posted by: HousingCop

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
a tale of a fateful trip.
That started from this tropic port,
aboard this tiny ship.
The mate was a mighty sailin' man,
the skipper brave and sure.
Five passengers set sail that day,
for a three hour tour, a three hour tour………
The weather started getting rough,
the tiny ship was tossed.
If not for the courage of the fearless crew,
the Minnow would be lost; the Minnow would be lost.
The ship took ground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle,
with Gilligan, the Skipper too,
the Millionaire, and his Wife,
the Movie Star, the Professor and Mary Ann,
here on Gilligan's Isle.

Posted by: 94c

so I take it the job is already taken?

Posted by: cc3915

This HAS to be a joke. What waterways would the sheriff patrol anyway? The Concord River? The Shawsheen River? The Billerica Creek? Geez!

Posted by: girlcop21

Maybe if we had an Alcatraz in MA this would make sense... isn't this job what the Environmental Police do among other things along with municipal departments that have waterways and the State Police marine units...? This guy is crazy. The Sheriffs need to stay where they are...

Posted by: CPT Chaos

After a Nationwide search:

Posted by: bbelichick

Position filled!

Posted by: Boats

CHAPTER 90B. MOTORBOATS, OTHER VESSELS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Chapter 90B: Section 12. Enforcement of chapter

Section 12. The provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations made under the authority thereof shall be enforced by the director, deputy directors of enforcement, chiefs of enforcement, deputy chiefs of enforcement, environmental police officers and deputy environmental police officers of the division of law enforcement, department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement, by harbor masters and assistant harbor masters, by police officers assigned to harbor patrol, by fish and game wardens, by members of the state police, and by city and town police officers assigned to patrol the waters of the commonwealth. For the purpose of such enforcement such officers may board any motorboat and may conduct an inspection thereof, including an examination of the certificate of number, and may require the operator of such motorboat to give his true and correct name and address. Whoever attempts to prevent any such officer from boarding such motorboat for the purpose of inspecting, or whoever attempts to prevent such officer from making an inspection of such boat, shall be punished as provided in section thirty-eight.

I don't see the S word listed anywhere...........
C73

Posted by: Vader

From: Sheriff
To: Masscops

Could you please inform all persons interested in the position for Master Commander of Marine Squadron 1...that the position has been filled. I thank all of you who applied. Your $500 "Application Processing Fee" will NOT be refunded.

Below is a photo of my new employees, piloting, "Worthless Endeavor", the newest member of the MSO Fleet. She has already been scheduled to appear in numerous "high profile" parades over the spring and summer. This new tool in the "War on Terror" will be used to thwart an ever-growing threat to our national security...underage drinking on our waterways. We can't put a price-tag on national security...but if we did, this $500,000.00, one of a kind project, all spent with YOUR tax dollars, is well worth the press...I mean price.

Thanks,
Sheriff

Posted by: DPDPO

What an "F-ing" waste. I like to see what some of the environmental police people think about this. Hey Sheriff, Stick to the frigging jails were you belong! Not on the the F-ing waterways.

Posted by: masscopguy

I knew this post would get some interesting responses. The job posting is not a joke it can be found on Boston.Com.

According to Sheriff Jim, the marine unit is avaiable to any city or town that is need of assistance in their waterways. In the meantime, I am sure you will be able to find the two SD marine unit vessels on the Charlees River as they are being docked at the Charles River Boat Club on Memorial Drive.

I was interested to learn that the Everett Police also have a Marine Unit.

Posted by: HousingCop

Quote:

Originally Posted by masscopguy

I was interested to learn that the Everett Police also have a Marine Unit.

Well considering Everett has 500' long LNG tankers (floating bombs) going up Chelsea Creek from the Mystic River to offload, it would only make sense. Makes more sense to me that Everett have a boat or two than High Sheriff Jim of Middlesex County.

Posted by: firefighter39

Quote:

Originally Posted by masscopguy

I knew this post would get some interesting responses. The job posting is not a joke it can be found on Boston.Com.

According to Sheriff Jim, the marine unit is avaiable to any city or town that is need of assistance in their waterways. In the meantime, I am sure you will be able to find the two SD marine unit vessels on the Charlees River as they are being docked at the Charles River Boat Club on Memorial Drive.

I was interested to learn that the Everett Police also have a Marine Unit.

Key word being POLICE - Everett POLICE have a boat, not the hacks!

The sad part of all this is that there are police, fire and ems agencies that could truely use the funding for this type of equipment, but they are being deprive by the depraved Asshole Sheriff

Posted by: Macop

Not to defend, nor condem the S.D. But what proof do you have they are taking money from someone or somewhere else?

Posted by: firefighter39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macop

Not to defend, nor condem the S.D. But what proof do you have they are taking money from someone or somewhere else?

There is a limited amount of public monies available for public safety - i.e taxes, FEMA grants etc.

Every dollar that is spent by the SD on these toys is dollars that could be redirected to legitimate public safety agencies (i.e. Local PD/FD, MSP, Enviro Police) - Also, the conditions of the jails/houses of corrections is horrible - The monies alocated to the SD should be spent on their primary mission - housing of inmated.

I know for a fact that many of these projects are funded by FEMA / homeland security grants. The problem is the grant reviewers don't know a lot about the local situation here, and assume that the SD has a real role, like they do in 90% of the country.

I am not implying that he is taking the money through any illegal means. There is a finite amount of money, and it is being spent foolishly. If those two boats were with the MSP or EnviroPolice they could be used much more effectively.

Better yet, there is probably no real need for those two boats, since the MSP and EnviroPD already have a pretty decent fleet, which by the way, the operate effectively and efficently.

Posted by: masscopguy

1. I never said Everett should not have a boat. I just found it interesting they did.
They certainly have a ned for one.

2. Sheriif JD hired a very experienced grant writer who is very good at getting federal grant money. Shame on the Feds for not looking into the actual duties of the departments they send checks to.

3. Back in 1996, I worked for Brad Bailey the appointed Republican Middlesex Sheriff. All the cops were with their brother officer then State Rep JD. If we did a stand out in Malden or Medford we were always run out by the cops. Jim was a real law enforcemnt professional given his service as a Malden Detective. Now that he is building his empire I find it amusing tthat so many cops can't stand him.

Posted by: 94c

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPDPO

What an "F-ing" waste. I like to see what some of the environmental police people think about this. Hey Sheriff, Stick to the frigging jails were you belong! Not on the the F-ing waterways.

I believe they're only joking with the Bat Man photo.

Posted by: USMCTrooper

New Commander:

New sheriff's boat:

Posted by: mpd61

WOW!

I hope the Coast Guard introduces these flakes to what a "Ma deuce" can do to a fiberglass hull. UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Vader

Any idea what the Master Commander of Boat Squadron 1 is going to take home each year??? Plus the cost of the boats...plus the rental slip at the boat house...manpower...training (I guess they don't need that, why start now).

Who's got the number for the I-Team???

Posted by: Mikey682

Quote:

Originally Posted by HousingCop

HC, what you are saying about the LNG tankers is 100% true. However, thier presence in the Mystic is nothing new. Every time an LNG nears the harbor, there is a veritable armada of MSP units (including air support), EPO, Boston Marine, Harbormasters, and big guns standing by with it. These high sheriff's marine command vehicles will receive a nasty surprise should they ever try and fly thier flag near these PROFFESSIONALS who have been doing it for years.

Unlike these sheriff's fantasies, the coalition of agencies already there have a set policy and procedure, so that nothing is duplicated and no one shoots, or otherwise floats into each other. Once again, someone who has no idea whats going on has to stick thier nose where it dosent belong. I dont understand why it has to be up to unions to blow the whistle about this shit, and there's not a supervising agency there to snap them in the balls and remind them of thier designated role. WASTE OF MONEY.

Posted by: mpd61

Ahhhhhh.......

What part of middlesex county extends into boston harbor anyway?

Posted by: Clouseau

Guys, who said anything about police work? You guys got it all wrong.

What's wrong with giving the Sheriff's biggest supporters a ride up the Charles River on a warm summer day. Maybe some fireworks on the Esplanade, a little fishing and a couple of cold ones with the boys. Don't forget the Tall Ships.

I guess it's safe to say he won't be docking here. {click link}

Posted by: US706

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpd61

Ahhhhhh.......

What part of middlesex county extends into boston harbor anyway?

good point Woody.....I bet you googled a map to check too...LOL

Even at your age you're still sharp as a...........butterknife

Posted by: masscopguy

I believe Ch 4 already did a piece on the 2 new vesells after the first one turned up on the Charles.

The slips are being donated to the County by the boat club that the Sheriff just happens to be a member of.

A hoy! Mattie.

Posted by: Vader

Any photos, intel on these new weapons on the "War on Terror"? I don't want to be throwing empty beer bottles at the wrong boats...although I am sure they have SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT written all over the F'n things.

Posted by: HousingCop

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpd61

Ahhhhhh.......
What part of middlesex county extends into boston harbor anyway?

I believe the Charles River is the dividing line between Middlesex County and Suffolk County - Boston. The Charles River flows into Boston Harbor via the locks in Charlestown / North Station area. Malden, Medford and Everett is also a part of Middlesex County and the Chesea Creek / Mystic River in those towns flows to Boston Harbor as well. Civics/History/Geography lesson is over.

On an aside note, Somerville once had a navy back in the late 1960's but they were absorbed into the Metropolitan Police who then merged into the MSP back in 1992.

Posted by: wgciv

I'd rather suck farts out of seat cushions for the MBTA than take this job

Posted by: gooday

Did you see all of there new dodge chargers that the got for patrolling. The state approved them last year and now they finaly got a new fleet. They say Middlesex Sheriffs Patrol on them with there new dispatch number, there pretty nice. The state granted them ch. 90 books this week. Never saw that comming.

Gotcha didnt I. Who ever shit there pants raise there hand. heeheeheehee!! Come on you guys would have flipped.

Posted by: JoninNH

I think I am going to apply for that job, just for shits and giggles. The only downside being if I actually get called in for an interview. It's kind of hard to face an oral board when you can't stop laughing.

Sheriff: "Hypothetical situation, huh? All right, I'm standing on the pier, and Deval Patrick comes up and propositions me. He says if I come home with him, for $5 she'll put on an exhibition with Flipper the wonder dolphin..."

Applicant: "Well, let me stop you right there Sheriff. I'd call the Massachusetts State Police, since this sounds like *real* law enforcement."

Posted by: sulldog6

Me & my partner stopped by the old yacht club yesterday to check on these two pleasure cruisers in our back yard. Only found about 40
shrink rapped yachts. But there were 2 shrink rapped in blue,side by side with the letters "JD" on them...........na couldn't be.

Posted by: 94c

You know there is going to be a booze cruise in there somewhere, just hope Howie Carr is on the ball.

Posted by: Killjoy

I think "Middlesex County Sheriff's Marine Unit" doesn't really do it justice...how about "Middlesex County Armada" or "Middlesex County High Seas Fleet" or "Middlesex County Naval Anti-Terrorism Task Force" or "Middlesex County Surface Naval Action Group"? The possibilities are endless! Harpoons, Tomahawks and MK48 Torpedos all around...the feds are footing the bill!

Posted by: OutOfManyOne

I hear MSP is getting a french blue SSN to take out the Sheriff's Armada.

Posted by: Clouseau

He has a Navy, keep laughing. Before you know it, he'll have an air force.
Everyone laughed last year when I said he was getting a boat.

Now he's working on a chopper. A few months ago he approached Med Flight.
The next job ad will be for a pilot.

Posted by: bbelichick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clouseau

He has a Navy, keep laughing. Before you know it, he'll have an air force.
Everyone laughed last year when I said he was getting a boat.

Now he's working on a chopper. A few months ago he approached Med Flight.
The next job ad will be for a pilot.

Do you have any idea just how expensive it is to run a helicopter? Pilot training, maintenance, FUEL? It is ungodly pricey. There is no way he could sneak that past the legislators/Feds the way he can sneak a boat by.

Posted by: OutOfManyOne

Yeah helicopters cost about $1000 hr for a twin turbine which factors in cost of maintenance, fuel, insurance. Nevermind the $2+ mil pricetag, training, and other related costs.

Posted by: Mikey682

I wouldnt worry about the training costs, that dosent really apply to them.

Posted by: RPD931

As soon as I read the title I could instantly see the EPO clashing...

Posted by: Clouseau

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbelichick

I agree, but he's trying like hell. Anything is possible in this state. I'd PM you some details, but I don't know if I should get you all fired up before next Sunday. I'm already worried about you, you've been angry for weeks.

Posted by: firefighter39

I called Fox 25 (WFXT) - they have a news tip number. They may not act on just my call but I'll bet that if a few more called they migh just do a story.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/pag...Y&pageId=5.1.1

FOX25 News Tipline: (toll-free) 877-369-2563

Posted by: jrc1179

Middlesex Sheriffs Office

James V. DiPaola, Sheriff

The MSO Is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:

MARINE UNIT COMMANDER
Duties to Include: Commanding the MSO Marine Patrol Unit; work In cooperation with other State, Local and Federal Agencies; perform routine patrols on Waterways; respond to calls on the Marine Patrol Unit and other MSO Public Safety calls; enforces all Instructions Issued by the Superintendent of External Operations; performs all duties of a Deputy Sheriff, Including, but not limited to reporting accidents and offenses; Investigation, search, arrest and assist In prosecution.

FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS THE FOLLOWING IS PREFERRED:

Deputy Sheriff and First Responder Certified; Basic skills seamanship and navigation course completed; U.S. Coastguard Captain's License; ability to read and Interpret navigational charts; valid drivers license; familiarity with Federal, State and Local Law Ordinances; prior boating experience (Commercial, Law Enforcement, Military or Recreational)

Qualified applicants should forward a resume and letter of intent to:

Middlesex Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Director
265 Treble Cove Road, N. Billerica, MA 01862

Resumes will be accepted up until 4:OOPM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Posted by: jrc1179

The Charles River is half Middlesex and half Suffolk. More than enough water in the county to patrol. JD is too powerful, what he needs, he will get. A new dawn is upon us boys. The MSO academy is now up to 21 weeks. Deputies are doing detais in more and more towns every year, along with the MSP, and Harvard U also calls now. Not the pay to play guys, Civil Deputies and Reserves can not do details. FACT. Deval Patrick is looking to put more cops on the road, The MSO is standing buy.

Posted by: MM1799

I think you just posted this because it will be a "topic of discussion" but for anyone who was seriously interested:

Quote:

Resumes will be accepted up until 4:OOPM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Sorry!

I wonder if Duck Boat tours captain is proper experience?

Ya, I went there.

Posted by: uscgsean

I beleive the Coast Guard can now pass on its nick name "Puddle Pirates" to a more deserving posse.

Posted by: Clouseau

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1179

JD is too powerful, what he needs, he will get. A new dawn is upon us boys. .

You're right. I took my camcorder down to the river and did a little recon. Here's some video footage of their marine unit in training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwFk2...elated&search=

Posted by: sulldog6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clouseau

You're right. I took my camcorder down to the river and did a little recon. Here's some video footage of their marine unit in training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwFk2...elated&search=

AWESOME!
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Posted by: uscgsean

I bet they are on the way to Fall River to comendere the USS Massachusetts! some body call the charles river locks and schedule an opening.

Posted by: sulldog6

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1179

The Charles River is half Middlesex and half Suffolk. More than enough water in the county to patrol. JD is too powerful, what he needs, he will get. A new dawn is upon us boys. The MSO academy is now up to 21 weeks. Deputies are doing detais in more and more towns every year, along with the MSP, and Harvard U also calls now. Not the pay to play guys, Civil Deputies and Reserves can not do details. FACT. Deval Patrick is looking to put more cops on the road, The MSO is standing buy.

Harvard U on the Cambridge side? If so I'm pretty sure it's no where near a street or outside those gates!

Posted by: jo

To: C73
ch91 s58 ANY OFFICER QUALIFIED TO SERVE CRIMINAL PROCESS ( a deputy sheriff is an officer who may serve criminal process ) may within his jurisdiction, arrest without a warrant any person found in the act of committing a misdemeanor in or upon any of the rivers, harbors, bays or sounds within the commonwealth.

Also see c131 s 87 Arrest without warrant; seizures; forfeitures

C37 I do not work for that agency nor do I live anywhere in the area, just pointing out a cauple of chapters and sections, not an attack on you or any other of the posts.

Posted by: 94c

the only reason these guys are allowed to expand is because some of you guys don't have the balls to chase them out of town.

Posted by: ryan933

Just another reason to disband county government, at all levels! Give the jails to the DOC and call it a day. That alone would fix the state budget woes.

Posted by: jo

County Government has not existed since the early 90s. Sheriffs and their Deputies work for the state.

Posted by: 94c

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo

County Government has not existed since the early 90s. Sheriffs and their Deputies work for the state.

and the easter bunny is right around the corner.

Posted by: jo

and that has to do with?????????? I was just saying they are not and have not been county employed for years. So disbanding something that has been disbanded for years is not possible. With or without the "easter bunny"

Posted by: 94c

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo

and that has to do with?????????? I was just saying they are not and have not been county employed for years. So disbanding something that has been disbanded for years is not possible. With or without the "easter bunny"

so what does this mean?

http://www.norfolkcounty.org/index.cfm

and there are plenty more.

Posted by: OutOfManyOne

Everyone that works as a deputy in MASS is a COP wannabe that had numerous shortcomings and could never get on a PD. So they are trying to backdoor their way in. Meanwhile I continue to gig and lock-up every deputy and WE NEVER call any of them for details. We leave it unfilled if need-be.

Posted by: bpd145

Not to stray too far off-topic, but....

Tuesday I was driving past their tac-ops garage on Treble Cove Road when I happen to glance over and see a brand-new, heavy-rescue fire truck all marked up in the MSO's color-scheme! I had to look twice... it's not too often you see a white fire truck with blue lights! I just guessing that this rig doesn't have a pump or carry water, but you have to see it to believe it.

I'm keeping my soapbox stuffed in the corner for now.

Posted by: RPD931

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd145

Not to stray too far off-topic, but....

Tuesday I was driving past their tac-ops garage on Treble Cove Road when I happen to glance over and see a brand-new, heavy-rescue fire truck all marked up in the MSO's color-scheme! I had to look twice... it's not too often you see a white fire truck with blue lights! I just guessing that this rig doesn't have a pump or carry water, but you have to see it to believe it.

I'm keeping my soapbox stuffed in the corner for now.

That, I gotta see!!! I can see why people get fired up with all the equipment they have. But I also envy them because all of the equipment they have.

Posted by: masscopguy

Wrong JO. County government is still alive and well in the Bay State.

Some County offices were elininated like in Franklin County. But Norfolk, Barnstable and Plymouth are fully intact. They still elect County Commissioners, and a County Treasurer etc.

Middlesex County does not have a seperate County Commission or Treasurer but they still have a pension system board for the time being.

All elected County Registers of Deeds are under the direction of the Sec of State's Office and no longer receive their funding from deed filing fees.

Every County still has an elected Superior Court Clerk ( Suffolk has 2) and an elected Register of Probate.

The Sheriif's receive their budget from the general state budget but are totally atonomious and can do with the money as the wish.

Posted by: jo

Masscopguy, I stand corrected, however we can agree that in regards to Sheriffs the majority of them are now state employees. I work full time for the sheriff and part time pd. I am a state employee and receive state benefits and retirement. As far as spending money the are audited regularly by the state and do have to justify money spent. Our office seems to be pretty standard in its spending practices. No boats, fire truck or command centers here.

Posted by: Mr.90/24

In a previous post, someone make the statement that we should realize we're all on the same team. I agree with that but this is why state and local police are posting crap about the sheriffs. If the sheriffs knew their roles, no one would shit on them!
PS..they're not K9 officers, Marine unit members, or swat team members....they're job is inside jails across this state.

Posted by: masscopguy

How can you blame a Sheriif's Department Deputy or CO if his or Sheriff goes out and gets all this questionable equipment?

If you had the choice between working inside or going out with the K9 unit etc.. what would you say. "Sorrry, I believe our job is limited to working inside. I think I will pass on that transfer sir.

Posted by: bbelichick

Quote:

Originally Posted by masscopguy

How can you blame a Sheriif's Department Deputy or CO if his or Sheriff goes out and gets all this questionable equipment?

If you had the choice between working inside or going out with the K9 unit etc.. what would you say. "Sorrry, I believe our job is limited to working inside. I think I will pass on that transfer sir.

Yep.

Posted by: rg1283

http://www.nefirenews.org/misc/Middl...heriffSwat.jpg

This might be what they were referring too. Has Middlesex County Sheriff SWAT ever gone on a Call-Up like the LECs do? I can understand the need for maybe a DECENT Court Security Force with the Jail above the Cambridge Court House and all, but this is a joke with the Boats.

Posted by: SinePari

Quote:

Originally Posted by masscopguy

The Sheriif's receive their budget from the general state budget but are totally atonomious and can do with the money as the wish.

That is the inherent problem.

Posted by: Delta784

I heard this guy is a lock for the job, he donated $10,000 to the sheriff's campaign fund under various pseudonymns;

Posted by: 94c

Not the greatest looking dress uniform but to each his own.

I hope that is not what they plan to use during the harbor patrols.
It wouldn't be too practical.

Posted by: gooday

I thought I was getting the job. My interview went great.$80,000 a year and the boat goes fast. I knew I'd make Capt. one day I just never knew it would be on a boat. I have lots of experience sailing with captain Morgan and I do that pretty good and they said thats all you need for a backround. I wonder if its group 4, then again who cares I get to carry a gun and wear my uniform outside. If the girls like my c/o uniform wait untill they see me with nothing but my tank top tucked into my speedo with a big gold star on the back with a duty belt on. The badge goes on my Captains hat that matches my Rocky boots with a high shine. Then when it gets to hot out I get to sexy for my shirt. Gotta go now and hit the tanning booth, summer comes quick ya know.If you guys want a ride along let me know we can work somthing out.

Posted by: mpd61

It's absolutely LUDICROUS!!!! Where does it end?

Posted by: Delta784

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpd61

It's absolutely LUDICROUS!!!! Where does it end?

When the money runs out, or the Feds get wise to the scam and shut-off funding to ALL law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts.

Posted by: Killjoy

Quote:

I hope that is not what they plan to use during the harbor patrols.
It wouldn't be too practical.

Yar! They Sheriffs take what they can get, if not a Aegis Guided Missle Cruiser, then a twenty-six gun frigate will do, matey! There be pirates in the Mystic river!

Posted by: k9sheriff

Wow,i'm a little late to this post.all I can say is that I don't work for Middlesex.90/24 easy on "their not k9 officers".Your on un-chartered waters there(unless your referring just to Middlesex).I can name you at least four police departments that now have k9 units because of the efforts of my k9 unit to go and meet with the chiefs and explain to them why they should have k9's.This transpired after our units conducted numerous mutual aid calls for these departments and showed the true benefits that they would utilize for themselves without liability concerns.We have a great working relationship with these departments and a mutual understanding of where the line is drawn between police and sheriff roles.Anway The Boat for Middlesex is rediculous.When we conducted searches a while back for the Coast Guard
with numerous other agencies, I was talking with some of the Troopers and it was quite clear that if any agency needs a new boat it is them.We ended up talking about the Middlesex boat and even though I don't work for them I was embarrased over the whole thing.Thank god he understood.Imagine that I was actually apologizing to him about another agency that I don't even work for.I really didn't know what to say.

Posted by: uspresident1

Fellas,

I agree the idea of a sheriff's office having a boat is ridiculous and utterly insane. It's also clear to see what a large portion of the MASSCOPS community thinks about the Sheriff's, but do not condemn the C/O's or the deputies who work under the Sheriff. The bottom line is anyone who is anyone is gonna take an opportunity to advance their career, get a gig where weekends are off, cruise around in a boat, and more importantly take details to make more money. You can't blame them for taking road details, you can't blame them for wanting to be the "commander" of this stupid marine unit. It's human nature to want to advance and make more money, no one can deny that. So any C/O or deputy (whatever the hell u wanna call them) is not gonna turn down a detail to make 40 bux an hour because "The Sheriffs belong behind the wall". Just remember it's not the C/O's who are saying to the sheriff buy boats and SWAT trucks and whatever other useless garbage the Sheriff has. I'm sure they would much rather see the money goto a pay raise, but it's not up to them.

Posted by: j809

K9Sheriff, Gordie is that you? One of the only few real ones .

Posted by: masscopguy

Uspresident1 My point exactly well said.

Gordie is a great K9 cop and a fine medical professional as well.

Posted by: k9sheriff

If it's the Gordie i'm thinking of, I do know him, but havn't seen him for a while.

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