Comments for Portsmouth Virginia Police Department http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com Exposing the Portsmouth Police Department Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:56:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Is it time for Mayor Holley to step down for the good of the City? by Mada http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/07/24/is-it-time-for-mayor-holley-to-step-down-for-the-good-of-the-city/#comment-20 Mada Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:26:10 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=52#comment-20 Yes I agree there needs to be a change. He has made race a issue over the hotel as that was really needed how about its just a bad deal for citizens of Portsmouth. I'm sure FORMER Chief Long probably did he best to patch things up. Since Long ran into a big yellow school bus. However citizens of Portsmouth voted him there again with the Mayor so what can you if that's what they want. Good for Council to Vote down Victory Village!!! Yes I agree there needs to be a change. He has made race a issue over the hotel as that was really needed how about its just a bad deal for citizens of Portsmouth.

I’m sure FORMER Chief Long probably did he best to patch things up. Since Long ran into a big yellow school bus. However citizens of Portsmouth voted him there again with the Mayor so what can you if that’s what they want. Good for Council to Vote down Victory Village!!!

]]> Comment on Money Shortage risks Officers and Citizens Safety in Portsmouth by none http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/04/25/money-shortage-risks-officers-and-citizens-safety-in-portsmouth/#comment-19 none Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:56:19 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=18#comment-19 Well, we are in the new budget year and are still being RT'd. Perhaps the citizens would care if they knew we were underestaffed nearly every day. This is a safety concern for both officers and citizens. This P.O.S. city manager, with his 200k compensation package, seems to only care about pet projects and impressing the city council. It is clear he does not care about public safety. How long will we continue to work understaffed while being cheated out of our earned overtime? Well, we are in the new budget year and are still being RT’d. Perhaps the citizens would care if they knew we were underestaffed nearly every day. This is a safety concern for both officers and citizens. This P.O.S. city manager, with his 200k compensation package, seems to only care about pet projects and impressing the city council. It is clear he does not care about public safety. How long will we continue to work understaffed while being cheated out of our earned overtime?

]]> Comment on Original arrest warrants shredded before arrest in violation of the law.. by none http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/07/19/original-arrest-warrants-shredded-before-arrest-in-violation-of-the-law/#comment-18 none Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:46:03 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=48#comment-18 Certainly this would not shock you. Certainly this would not shock you.

]]> Comment on Attempts to fix Radio Problems are a step in the right direction but problems still exist. by A. Nonymous http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/07/10/attempts-to-fix-radio-problems-are-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-problems-still-exist/#comment-17 A. Nonymous Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:47:16 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=45#comment-17 I tried to use my radio as directed in the memo. The only place I found it to work was in the parking lot of Churchland High. And there it worked poorly and was actually worse than not using it. Good job IT departme I tried to use my radio as directed in the memo.
The only place I found it to work was in the parking lot of Churchland High. And there it worked poorly and was actually worse than not using it.
Good job IT departme

]]> Comment on Letting the dust settle in Ptown… by Mike Murphy http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/05/09/letting-the-dust-settle-in-ptown/#comment-15 Mike Murphy Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:58:26 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=40#comment-15 I am pleased to see the changes being made as well. I did get to know Cheif Corvello during his interim period previously and feel that he is the most honest and just of all the Cheifs I have served under. I hope we can set right some unjust actions that the City of Portsmouth has made under poor past leadership. I am interested to hear hoe things are going. I am pleased to see the changes being made as well. I did get to know Cheif Corvello during his interim period previously and feel that he is the most honest and just of all the Cheifs I have served under. I hope we can set right some unjust actions that the City of Portsmouth has made under poor past leadership. I am interested to hear hoe things are going.

]]> Comment on Certain Senior Officers seem to have forgotten this, so far one held accountable who’s next? by Rick Caldwell http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/05/08/certain-senior-officers-seem-to-have-forgotten-this-so-far-one-held-accountable-whos-next/#comment-14 Rick Caldwell Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:54 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=39#comment-14 I'm looking forward to more from this blog. There's a difference between a "law enforcement officer" and a "peace officer". Seems to me we're getting more of the former and less of the latter. "Law enforcement" means looking for violations of the letter of the law to enforce, and subsequently punish. Even if no one is, or even claims to be, harmed. Peace officers are there to diffuse disputes. In order to enforce laws, one has to find violations of the law, by escalating circumstances. That's what is happening in recent years, and it's harmful to the rights of the citizens that the police claim to protect and serve. I'm excited to see an insider's view of this situation entering the local blogosphere, and please feel free to contact me if I can ever help you in any way. I’m looking forward to more from this blog. There’s a difference between a “law enforcement officer” and a “peace officer”. Seems to me we’re getting more of the former and less of the latter. “Law enforcement” means looking for violations of the letter of the law to enforce, and subsequently punish. Even if no one is, or even claims to be, harmed. Peace officers are there to diffuse disputes. In order to enforce laws, one has to find violations of the law, by escalating circumstances. That’s what is happening in recent years, and it’s harmful to the rights of the citizens that the police claim to protect and serve.

I’m excited to see an insider’s view of this situation entering the local blogosphere, and please feel free to contact me if I can ever help you in any way.

]]> Comment on Who needs a City Code book to enforce the law - Not Portsmouth PD by Active PPD Officer http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/05/01/who-needs-a-city-code-book-to-enforce-the-law-not-portsmouth-pd/#comment-13 Active PPD Officer Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:47 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=24#comment-13 I solved the problem. I don't arrest under city code for any reason whatsoever. No state code? No arrest. The city then receives NO MONEY from court costs or other fines or costs levied. Screw Portsmouth. I solved the problem. I don’t arrest under city code for any reason whatsoever. No state code? No arrest.

The city then receives NO MONEY from court costs or other fines or costs levied.

Screw Portsmouth.

]]> Comment on Who needs a City Code book to enforce the law - Not Portsmouth PD by Anthony M. Davis http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/05/01/who-needs-a-city-code-book-to-enforce-the-law-not-portsmouth-pd/#comment-12 Anthony M. Davis Fri, 02 May 2008 11:14:05 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=24#comment-12 I used to live in Portsmouth and even back then, LE had their hands full. During a recent visit it was apparent that LE has even more challanges to deal with. Given the environment and resource issues, the odds are often against LE. I've posted my latest press release that describes a four-year first responder survey: First Responder Survey shows Inadequacies in Training and Readiness. The Homeland Security Group conducted a four-year survey addressing training, readiness and a variety of challenges faced by First Responders. Respondents of the survey included law enforcement, security, intelligence, emergency management personnel and other members engaged in homeland security and first response duties. The results of this survey show that after the attacks in September 2001, inadequacies remain regarding first responder preparation. PRLog (Press Release) - April 30, 2008 - The survey focused on three main areas of concentration: Training, Hindrances and whether first responders feel they are adequately protected from a secondary attack. The questions posed during the survey address levels of readiness contrasting criminal vs. terror investigations. Training Respondents were asked if they believe their agency has received proper training to determine differences between a criminal vs. terror incident. Of those responding to the survey, 58 percent stated they lack sufficient training. Many respondents indicated they lack sufficient training in WMD-related preparedness. Others described information sharing issues. While this initially appears to fit within the category of hindrances, many indicated that they lack proper training regarding who to share with, how to initiate and maintain communication and what issues specifically require external coordination. Hindrances Respondents were asked three questions regarding whether the media, public or their own self-expectations hindered a criminal vs. a terror investigation. Responses indicate that 91 percent consider that the media poses a hindrance; 87 percent believe public expectations hinder an investigation, and 94 percent blame their own personal expectations as an encumbrance. Preparation for Secondary Attack Respondents were asked if they believe they are adequately protected from secondary attacks during a possible criminal or terrorist incident. The survey shows that 91 percent of those responding feel they are not protected. Numerous comments by respondents indicated they actually expect a secondary attack during a terrorist incident but they lack training, resources and personnel for such an event. Homeland Security Group founder, Anthony M. Davis began this survey four years ago intending to measure the readiness level of first responders. “I hoped to find some successes throughout the survey that could be translated to agencies nationwide”, he said. “Yet, throughout the measurement period, the numbers remained constant. While we’ve been very busy as a nation, we may not have been overly successful in preparing and protecting our personnel. There’s plenty of work to be done still.” Mr. Anthony M. Davis began publishing the Homeland Security Report as a free service to law enforcement, intelligence, security and emergency management personnel in October 2001. Each report is an open source view of homeland security issues and provides select officer safety information. Based on the ongoing results of the survey and discussions with first responders worldwide, Anthony M. Davis began authoring “Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System.” According to Mr. Davis, “This book is not so much about terrorism. It is intended as a guide to provide first responders a view of the perspective need for readiness in the face of a potential attack.”The expected availability of the new text, “Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System” is in May 2008. More information on the Homeland Security Group is available at http://www.homelandsecuritygroup.info Contact Information admin@homelandsecuritygroup.info ### I used to live in Portsmouth and even back then, LE had their hands full. During a recent visit it was apparent that LE has even more challanges to deal with. Given the environment and resource issues, the odds are often against LE.

I’ve posted my latest press release that describes a four-year first responder survey:

First Responder Survey shows Inadequacies in Training and Readiness.

The Homeland Security Group conducted a four-year survey addressing training, readiness and a variety of challenges faced by First Responders. Respondents of the survey included law enforcement, security, intelligence, emergency management personnel and other members engaged in homeland security and first response duties. The results of this survey show that after the attacks in September 2001, inadequacies remain regarding first responder preparation.

PRLog (Press Release) - April 30, 2008 - The survey focused on three main areas of concentration: Training, Hindrances and whether first responders feel they are adequately protected from a secondary attack. The questions posed during the survey address levels of readiness contrasting criminal vs. terror investigations.

Training

Respondents were asked if they believe their agency has received proper training to determine differences between a criminal vs. terror incident. Of those responding to the survey, 58 percent stated they lack sufficient training. Many respondents indicated they lack sufficient training in WMD-related preparedness. Others described information sharing issues. While this initially appears to fit within the category of hindrances, many indicated that they lack proper training regarding who to share with, how to initiate and maintain communication and what issues specifically require external coordination.

Hindrances

Respondents were asked three questions regarding whether the media, public or their own self-expectations hindered a criminal vs. a terror investigation. Responses indicate that 91 percent consider that the media poses a hindrance; 87 percent believe public expectations hinder an investigation, and 94 percent blame their own personal expectations as an encumbrance.

Preparation for Secondary Attack

Respondents were asked if they believe they are adequately protected from secondary attacks during a possible criminal or terrorist incident. The survey shows that 91 percent of those responding feel they are not protected. Numerous comments by respondents indicated they actually expect a secondary attack during a terrorist incident but they lack training, resources and personnel for such an event.

Homeland Security Group founder, Anthony M. Davis began this survey four years ago intending to measure the readiness level of first responders. “I hoped to find some successes throughout the survey that could be translated to agencies nationwide”, he said. “Yet, throughout the measurement period, the numbers remained constant. While we’ve been very busy as a nation, we may not have been overly successful in preparing and protecting our personnel. There’s plenty of work to be done still.”

Mr. Anthony M. Davis began publishing the Homeland Security Report as a free service to law enforcement, intelligence, security and emergency management personnel in October 2001. Each report is an open source view of homeland security issues and provides select officer safety information. Based on the ongoing results of the survey and discussions with first responders worldwide, Anthony M. Davis began authoring “Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System.”

According to Mr. Davis, “This book is not so much about terrorism. It is intended as a guide to provide first responders a view of the perspective need for readiness in the face of a potential attack.”The expected availability of the new text, “Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System” is in May 2008.

More information on the Homeland Security Group is available at http://www.homelandsecuritygroup.info

Contact Information
admin@homelandsecuritygroup.info

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]]> Comment on I am here and we are about to roll .. by Bibliophile http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/04/12/i-am-here-and-we-are-about-to-roll/#comment-10 Bibliophile Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:14:37 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=4#comment-10 I added this site to my favs--can't wait to read more in-depth at home! I added this site to my favs–can’t wait to read more in-depth at home!

]]> Comment on I am here and we are about to roll .. by Action Jackson http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/2008/04/12/i-am-here-and-we-are-about-to-roll/#comment-9 Action Jackson Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:28:42 +0000 http://www.portsmouthvapolice.com/?p=4#comment-9 Go on Conrad! Tell it all buddy! Go on Conrad! Tell it all buddy!

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