| Originally Posted by kwflatbed  MIKE VALERI/The Standard-Times Some 200 deputy sheriffs from Bristol County were present during Tuesday night’s swearing-in ceremony, which was presided by Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson. “Few there are in this modern world that are willing to step forward and make a difference,” he said during his address. “A deputy sheriff is someone sworn to do so.”Mike Valeri By CHARIS ANDERSON Standard-Times staff writer February 13, 2008 6:00 AM NEW BEDFORD — The deputy sheriffs were young and old and in between. Some wore uniforms, some were in plain clothes. Some sat with their families and others with their fellow deputies. But they stood as one Tuesday night and took an oath to uphold the law and protect More than 500 deputy sheriffs, representing all 20 communities in Bristol County, were sworn in to office Tuesday night, an event that takes place every two years. About 200 deputies attended the ceremony in the Keith Middle School auditorium. "We are a law-enforcement community with a common mission to protect life and property and bring peace where it once was but is no more," said Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson in his keynote address. In a time when rising police demand goes hand in hand with budget cuts, Sheriff Hodgson called on the deputy sheriffs to work together with state and local police forces across the county to achieve a common goal of impeding drug dealers and gang violence. By working together, he said, we can "cobble together from this array of talent, tenacity and courage a crime-fighting collaborative that will serve as a warning to criminals." For Quiana Gomes, 27, crime fighting wasn't always a passion. "At first, law enforcement wasn't the thing for me," said Ms. Gomes, who has worked as a full-time caseworker for the Sheriff's Department for almost two years and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff Tuesday. But she couldn't overcome the lure of her family's history — her father is a police officer in New Bedford — and in February 2007 she signed up for a class to become a deputy sheriff. Since finishing that class in June, Ms. Gomes has done everything from help new parents with car seats to march in parades as a representative of the Sheriff's Department. Ms. Gomes said she is focused on community outreach and public safety — two themes Sheriff Hodgson echoed in his keynote address. "We must do all we can to encourage and empower the law-abiding citizens of our communities to join up in our fight against those whose moral fiber has curdled and whose souls are addled by drugs," Sheriff Hodgson said. Sheriff Hodgson outlined a number of different programs in which the department's 576 deputy sheriffs participate, from the Project Lifesaver Program, which tracks children or adults who have a tendency to wander off, to providing tours of the department's facilities for at-risk youth. The department also runs various programs on Internet safety and has sponsored cyber-bullying programs for more than 1,000 students in schools across Bristol County. "Sheriffs chased bad guys on horseback. We progressed to motorized vehicles, and now we are patrolling the Internet highway," said Sheriff Hodgson. In concluding his remarks, Sheriff Hodgson said the deputy sheriffs should be proud of their commitment to the safety of their communities. "Few there are in this modern world that are willing to step forward and make a difference," he said. "A deputy sheriff is someone sworn to do so." the citizens of Bristol County. http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/...NEWS/802130329 |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy I notice the ceremony was so solemn deputies couldn't be bothered to stand in a formation, be even grouped in the same set of seats or, my favorite, wear a freakin uniform! A JROTC class has more pride then these hacks. What a bunch of buffoons. |
| Originally Posted by HousingCop How about the various Police Detectives that uses his D/S powers over town or city lines? Should they go to work, then go home, get dressed and then undressed & go back to work? It's a swearing in ceremony of a HodgePodge of different agencies, both big & small. |
| Originally Posted by wordstew That's a little funny because the Mayor of Taunton was sitting on stage with the Sheriff. |
| Originally Posted by kwflatbed Since finishing that class in June, Ms. Gomes has done everything from help new parents with car seats to march in parades as a representative of the Sheriff's Department. |
| Originally Posted by mtc Signed up in February, finished in June..... what exactly is a deputy sherriff caseworker? |
| So, everybody sworn in should wear a uniform? Even the case worker who never has or will wear one? How about the various Police Detectives that uses his D/S powers over town or city lines? Should they go to work, then go home, get dressed and then undressed & go back to work? It's a swearing in ceremony of a HodgePodge of different agencies, both big & small. Just be glad some of them have a pulse. Next, you'll be bashing the "First In The State" Constables....... |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy By the way...are case workers given deputy "powers"? |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 they're given deputy ID cards and badges to show if they get stopped by the police. |
| Originally Posted by bbelichick Why? To ensure they get the "full boat special"? |
| Originally Posted by justanotherparatrooper ...so they can carry on their...uhem, badge |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy While this bi-yearly Sheriff love fest-swearing in ceremony is not duplicated by most departments, I do know that if most departments are having some kind of public ceremony whether it be promotions, decorating officers, or even funerals, police generally wear their uniforms. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but it truly amazes me that a moderator and a Deputy-Chief of this forum could have such little class. Neither one of you probably know a single person in that room yet you belittle them. I know it doesn’t matter to you what so ever but what if they are on there strictly to take the few details that they get to make some extra money for their families. Again I understand they wear a star instead of what ever badge you wear but you guys that bash them with out knowing your facts make me sick. That fact that one of these guys could get killed working a road job like anyone else and you could care less just because he has a star makes you a disgrace to your own shield! Ok I’m done continue the bashing now. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but it truly amazes me that a moderator and a Deputy-Chief of this forum could have such little class. Neither one of you probably know a single person in that room yet you belittle them. I know it doesn’t matter to you what so ever but what if they are on there strictly to take the few details that they get to make some extra money for their families. Again I understand they wear a star instead of what ever badge you wear but you guys that bash them with out knowing your facts make me sick. That fact that one of these guys could get killed working a road job like anyone else and you could care less just because he has a star makes you a disgrace to your own shield! Ok I’m done continue the bashing now. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 Well I wouldn’t exactly say that I’m clueless! And as much as I hate to admit it I agree with you as far as the political appointment thing goes. Can I ask you an honest question though and don’t get angry? Has a Sheriff ever beat you up or something? BB when you talk about the SD’s I can feel the hatred coming from you. Did you want to be one and something happen? I am sure that you are doing well, with all of your knowledge of what appears to be everything you must be on a town, city or even my wish the state. Ok you all stay safe and have a great day. Oh before I go let me think about that whole fireman thing you proposed because now I guess that means that you are against reserve fireman 2. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 Well I wouldn’t exactly say that I’m clueless! And as much as I hate to admit it I agree with you as far as the political appointment thing goes. Can I ask you an honest question though and don’t get angry? Has a Sheriff ever beat you up or something? BB when you talk about the SD’s I can feel the hatred coming from you. Did you want to be one and something happen? I am sure that you are doing well, with all of your knowledge of what appears to be everything you must be on a town, city or even my wish the state. Ok you all stay safe and have a great day. Oh before I go let me think about that whole fireman thing you proposed because now I guess that means that you are against reserve fireman 2. |
| Originally Posted by justanotherparatrooper ...so they can carry on their...uhem, badge |
| Originally Posted by PaulKersey Can't an honorary reserve sheriff carry nation wide under HR-218, once sworn in? |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but it truly amazes me that a moderator and a Deputy-Chief of this forum could have such little class. |
| Originally Posted by sdb29 Ahh damn. The question: Do I go and get the chips and beer to settle in and watch this thread, or will it get locked before I get back with them? |
| Originally Posted by Vader In BB's defense..."class" wasn't a necessity growing up in his town. So be gentle. Growing a mustache by the 8th grade, however...now we are talking. Fielding an inferior sports program against his neighbors to the northeast...that as well. "Class"...not so much. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but it truly amazes me that a moderator and a Deputy-Chief of this forum could have such little class. Neither one of you probably know a single person in that room yet you belittle them. I know it doesn’t matter to you what so ever but what if they are on there strictly to take the few details that they get to make some extra money for their families. Again I understand they wear a star instead of what ever badge you wear but you guys that bash them with out knowing your facts make me sick. That fact that one of these guys could get killed working a road job like anyone else and you could care less just because he has a star makes you a disgrace to your own shield! Ok I’m done continue the bashing now. |
| Originally Posted by bbelichick Ok, you bastard. Now you've done it. 3-0 in my 3 years against your evil little slum to the north. In fact, I don't know if they came within 2 TD's at any level, frosh, JV and Varsity. Now as far as the moustache jokes, I could make comments about furry hooded coats, kid-n-play haircuts and hooped up Toyota corollas...but I won't go there. |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 I don't know why but you guys just suck me in! I work full time at a college, Part time on a town and yes part time at the Sheriffs. Let the bashing begin! Honestly I just don't understand some of your thinking but hey that's just me. Flatbed I used to live in the county but no I longer do. Hit me hard! |
| Originally Posted by Badge 2 Delta I really appreciate your reply. I totally understand what you are saying. Tell me if you disagree with my situation. I have worked for 2 reserve departments now and a couple of my buddies went over to the BCSD because they only had to do 8 hours of volunteer time a year compared to the 16 hours a month as an auxiliary and hope you get called for paid details. I for one would never go to Fall River and patrol but I do take details when I am called. And as I am sure you know other departments are called first and we are used as a last resort. So needless to say there are not a whole lot of details in the 1st place. But like you I have a wife, 4 kids and a mortgage and this is the profession that I have chosen. |
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