Chester86

Not that my validation matters, but I agree with you. My two-cents added is what and how do we change this mindset? Patriotism is not taught in schools anymore. As a kid we used to learn all of the songs of the armed force branches. We were encouraged to be patriotic. Now, kids are taught to literally hate this country. We (USA) have a past, and it is not always pretty. However, we (USA) have done so much for this planet and our citizens. We (USA) have moved away from God. Go to church on Sunday, pray as a family, and pray for our leaders. Problems are there, let’s work to find solutions.

The FBI called the shooting an attempted assassination. (Al-Jazeera) The FBI is investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt. The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks (Fox News) The incident is being treated as an assassination attempt, and a motive has yet to be determined. (Bloomberg)

I think during this horrible incident, the one thing I have laughed about is the media. One media source puts out, “The Secret Service is treating this as an assassination attempt,” and then every other source prints the same thing. Well………duh, what else is it? What else could it be? The dumbing down of America seems to be increasing at an alarming rate.

Trump right now:

I always try to look at other view-points when thinking about a decision. BPD has several younger officers that are climbing the ranks, broadening their scholastic aptitude with advanced degrees and who happen to be black. They are well respected in the department and I feel quite certain that major leadership roles will continue to open up for them. One had a father who was a lieutenant and was well respected. He is a bright star that shines brighter every year but he didn’t want to put his hat in right now. I can understand that and respect his reasoning. A new chief, brought in from the outside, is usually tasked with moving a department to the far side of the pendulum swing. The city knows the calls from within the department and unsatisfied community leaders will lead to a firing within 2-4 years and the city gets what they wanted out of the deal because policies and procedures will have been put in place that “move the needle” closer to what the city manager / mayor / council wanted in the first place. They keep their hands clean and put all of the morale issues, policy changes and new mandates on the chief that is getting booted. That is simply not needed because the department does a fantastic job in addressing the needs of the city. When a murder happens it is normally solved quickly. When robberies occur, burglaries, assaultive offenses occur they are typically solved and solved quickly. Guess what, there are several black detectives that contribute greatly to this success. Patrols are increased, specialized units sent in to areas that need extra attention. Detroit, Washington State, Los Angeles - ultra liberal. Have they ever worked 3-4 days of 24 hour shifts, and 1-3 weeks of mandatory 12 hour shifts after a hurricane lands? BPD isn’t broken, let the department continue to grow and be successful partners with the citizens of Beaumont under the direction of a very capable leader/manager that knows the department and it’s personnel.

I know I’ll get blasted for saying this, but the finger-pointing is what escalates this and these types of events. People feel they can ONLY be on one side and the “other” side is to be hated. This is THE United States of America. Let’s come together, pray for this man and pray for OUR country. See through the smoke screens, wade through disinformation and let’s be Americans and fight against tyranny, socialism, Marxism and things contrary to our independence. Okay, I’m stepping off my soapbox.

You know it kills the media to report this.

I miss Ashly Elam, no one covered HS sports like he did.

Being retired, and having spent a large portion of my adult life there - had there been issues I would be more than happy to shout them out. Every agency has fires that pop up, and every agency has room for improvement. However, as a whole I really do believe that BPD is constantly self-evaluating and looking to improve.

A couple of questions: 1) Why the need to go “outside”? A good department is one that raises and encourages those with leadership/management capabilities. BPD routinely sends people to LEMIT/LCC (Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas / Leadership Command College, SPI (Southern Police Institute), and the FBI/NA (National Academy). Each of these exposes leaders to current law enforcement trends and practices. 2) BPD needs a change - why? The department serves the needs of the community, works to be involved in the community and is transparent during officer-involved incidents. 3) Beaumont has a high crime rate, therefore we need a change. BPD successfully works these scenes and has a higher than average clearance rate. The department does it’s job, and is constantly working to address high crime areas and community concerns. It is a slap in the face to every member of the department to look outside and promote the idea that a “fresh” perspective is needed. The 260 sworn officers of BPD dedicate themselves to the safety of the citizens, whether that be emergency operations, routine patrol or specialized units (traffic, SWAT, etc). Deputy Chief Plunkett is ready, capable and eager to lead the department into the future. I know him and I trust him to lead my two sons and brother (who are members of the department). I retired from BPD, and my father worked there. I had a great-grandfather who was killed in the line of duty as a Beaumont officer in 1925. I know the department and still work daily as a state officer assigned to a federal task force that works hand in hand with BPD. I was raised in Beaumont and know how hard those guys work and care about the city of Beaumont.

Beaumont City Council rejects City Manager recommendation for Troy Price as new Police Chief Troy Price was recommended Friday afternoon to be the next top cop in Beaumont following a second round of interviews. [Hidden Content]

His selection was no surprise….why not just come out and say that’s what you’re going to do instead of putting on a charade of an “open and honest selection process.”

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I don’t know who has been following the selection process but it has been interesting. The field was narrowed to four, with only one coming from the ranks of the department. Washington State, Detroit, Michigan and Los Angeles County, California is where the other candidates hailed from. A lot of money was paid to a “search committee” and the city manager recommended a gentleman from Detroit, Michigan. Council voted that down, in a split 4-3 vote, leaving the search in limbo. The Beaumont Police Officer’s Association (BPOA) put their support, as well as the last two chiefs (Singletary and Coffin) behind Deputy Chief Jason Plunkett. It will be interesting going forth.

They just opened a new Atwood’s in Lufkin. Twice as nice as liberal TSC. Things like this, that occur after the fact, are just window dressing.

Will make me root against tu even more. Maybe TAMU can get someone even better.

My Alma mater - thanks for the reply.

I feel real - I think.

I guess I’m a fake poster (said in a cartoonish Trump voice).

Best of luck to the new coach. What is his coaching history, just not familiar with the name.

Every Yuppie wants one. Give me a V-8 with loud pipes, and they can have their electric vehicles. Was working a major incident one day and we had a road blocked off. Police vehicles with lights going and a kid pulls up in a Tesla. He - let me stress that HE is sobbing uncontrollably because he is at 5% battery life and HAS to go down the road we have blocked to get to a charging station. He pulled over and literally threw a temper tantrum because we would not let him through.

This has been a great CWS for all involved. The overwhelming majority of the games have been competitive. Would love to see a championship brought back to Blue Bell!

Let’s go Ags!!!!

Oh an institution can move away from God, and the USA is running away from God. I am not trying to chase you off - this is a free site. I just wish people would be more open to alternative view points. The devil wants to sow division. Nice to hear you admit that God is love. I generally try to stay off this side of the site - would much rather talk baseball and small town sports.

Delusional and protagonist are words that come to mind. You see I really do not mind dissenting opinions. The problem I have with most of the posts you make is you just want to say something (opinion, law, etc.) is wrong and not offer up any solutions. The problem with America is: #1 and by far the most problematic - we have moved away from God, and #2 we are not the “UNITED” States of America anymore. Division abounds and there are forces at play that want to stir that division and increase it. People don’t talk TO each other anymore they TALK at one another. I’ll gladly talk to someone that will listen, but have no desire to be in the presence of someone who is narcissistic and only wants their opinion to be heard. I fly no Trump flag, I wear no MAGA hat, and truly wish we had another R to vote for. But you trot out Biden or Hillary and I’ll campaign for Trump with my own money.