DISGUST WITH OUR ANTI MILITARY ADMIN here at my PD.

[popo8]

So, about a month ago, I learned that my partner at work, and friend was being deployed for the third time. Not only is he my friend, but he is also going to be the BEST MAN in my wedding (hopefully, if he survives).

Sorry, morbid humor..... anyways, He has been with the PD for 8 years, and I was his training Officer... he has honestly been gone as much as he has been here... Between his previous two deployments and a shoulder injury on his last deployment, he has literally been on the road, as much as he has been NOT HERE...

Anyways, he is given a hard time by the higher ups, and one supervisor says, "his military is an inconvenience, and its time for him to pick, whether he wants to play Army or be a Police Officer." I don't even bother arguing anymore, I just bite my lip...but I think it is ignorant to even say when someone chooses to not only be involved in one life style that is all about GIVING, but also incorporates a second lifestyle that is about GIVING...

Our "Boss" is all kinds of annoyed that he is being deployed and creating a short staff situation with the PD, so he has been abusing the hell out of him on the schedule like a final "FU." Its disgusting.


People think he is raking in the money because he is an E7 or E8 in the Army and also as a full time Police Officer...I know what he gets...and he is not getting paid nearly what its worth to be deployed. So like we did during his last deployment, we took a vote, for the Township to supplement his military income while he is deployed so that he will continue to make what he is making. Last time...the majority of people voted to only supplement him 50%.... WHY...its not like it hurts us in any way, and his bills don't (all) stop while he is deployed fighting for all fo us. The twp still saves money since we are only supplementing his income which has already been budgeted for....and we are not paying his medical benefits.

This years vote was better...out of the 8 of us...only 2 voted to not give him ANYTHING (which disgusts me) and the rest voted to fully suppliment his income. I cant believe that people are so "small" that they would rather see someone be deployed then return home to struggle rather than take care of that person while that person fights for US!


EITHER WAY...ALL THAT WAS THE LEAD IN TO THIS..... I contacted the local paper, and told them the story... described as much as I could and they want to do a feature. I was so excited, I wrote down the info, and told my partner I had a surprise for him when he came into work (last week). I handed him a piece of paper with the reporters name...phone number and email on it.... My partner looked at it confused as I explained what I had done, and how I thought it was time that he got a PAT ON THE BACK.....

Well he called...he filled them in... and the story is ready to run. I just got a call from the reporter and he believes they will print it 2moro. So, I hope to add a link to the story.

I guess I was just excited to share, and privatley say Fuck You to all those that shit on our service people as they sit in an office and do nothing.

[popo8]

This is my partner (work, not gay) and Friend , JIM HUMMER
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[Toronto_LT1]

Sounds like a hero to me.Risking his life abroad and at home for his country.I hope he get's what he deserves.Good luck to you and your friend.

[Badbird_96]

F the popo or atleast the ones we are referencing. Thats total bs. Dont understand people being like that

[CamaroZGuy]

take a shit on the dudes desk.....

[FSTFBDY]

Sounds like your "upper boss" who is shitting on this guys is one of those cops who deserves a big "FUCK YOU" Of all people HE should be giving your partner a pat on the back for going above and beyond going over seas and coming home to work for the PD.

Dont get me wrong , I respect the cops who deserve the respect, but your C.O sounds like a douche bag. All my family inlaw are cops or retired NJPD / NYPD. NY/NJ Port authority. etc.. Quite a few friends are military too. best wishes to your friend. Good Bless him and bring him back home safe again.

If you know how long he is getting deployed and get a address,, I'll send a care package. , etc.. I do it with all my other buddies and they love it.

[Chris]

Looking out for ppl is Larry's game. Look forward to the article

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[Madman337]

Hearing this really pisses me off and if I could get away with it I would not turn down a chance to break your boss's nose and anybody else who is anti military, these people are examples of the finest of our society and as far as inconvenienced goes thats just plain bullshit.
I cant wait to see what the paper prints up about this and tell your friend he's allright in my book and we here wish him luck while he is gone and will be happy when he comes back home.

[Project96]

I'm a military brat (dads retired now). Live about 10 miles from Ft. Campbell Ky. But I always hate seeing ppl bash our military when I was growing up & my dad was gone. As far as I'm concerend, if u can't stand behind our troops, u can stand in front of them. (Sorry if that's not proper forum material). My neighbor is about to go at the end of this month.

[popo8]

He's a great person... and he would do anything for anyone who is a "friend" to him.

There was a building fire local so the reporter sent me a message and advised HUMMER's story wont print till Weds....

We took a pic to go along with the military pics we submitted...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/09/ryryvy5y.jpg


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[thake618]

God bless. the best of luck to him and everyone.

[popo8]

He is not a member...but I did semd him a link to this thread....and I know when he sees the support from u all...he will def appreciate it!


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[Blackbird96WS6]

I hope he gets everything he deserves and more, any man willing to risk his life both in and out of country for the good of others is a true hero. If you are reading this, Mr. Hummer, thank you for everything you do.

Larry, is this "boss" who's giving him shit also the same boss in your other ordeal? If so, I can't wait to see karma swing back around and take him for a ride...

[NuckinFutz93]

I hope he gets everything he deserves and more, any man willing to risk his life both in and out of country for the good of others is a true hero. If you are reading this, Mr. Hummer, thank you for everything you do.

Larry, is this "boss" who's giving him shit also the same boss in your other ordeal? If so, I can't wait to see karma swing back around and take him for a ride...

Mr. Hummer, have a safe deployment and God's speed on your return home.










Peter, My .338 is named Karma. LOL

[Blackbird96WS6]

Peter, My .338 is named Karma. LOL

LOL

[popo8]

The one that is abusing him on the schedule is the same. the other is a "supervisor."


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[Sapper]

a few things: If the pic of him in uniform (ACU) is recent, he's an E6 SSG.

2nd, I did 21 yrs and retired not long ago. 12 of it in a very high deployment unit (not to be named). I married my wife in 1993, the first 4 years together we spent a total of 126 days together. In 1995 my son was born. I was home for 3 days prior to his birth and 6 days after. I didn't see him for another 7 months. Fwd to 2000 my daughter was born, I missed her birth and the next 6 months. My son is 18 now and daughter 12. Out of the 15 yrs of my time in the Army with my son, I only spent 6 Christmas' with him and 3 with my daughter and very few birthdays with either. So the idea of being gone alot is the norm. But there is no reason why the bosses should say he has a choice. He does what the Military tells him to do and the local yokals can't say a damn thing about it. His Dept should be happy they have someone like him. I'm betting the dickheads are just jealous.

As for the boss/dept heads, The paper/media is good, but contact the local VFW, American Legions, etc. If want to see heads roll, those are the guys that'll do it.

[96LT1355Z28]

Great job Popo, at least you had the courage to open it up to the public. Now if the Dept. decides to not take care of him they have to answer tot he media. Thank him for his service, from another officer and son of a 25 year USAF vetran. Let him know WE as a society have his back and will watch over his family while he is gone.

[gojo83]

if he is guard or reserve have him contact his ESGR rep. That rep will lock the uppers up with exactly what the law is regarding that. also tell his commanders in the unit and they can point him in the proper path.

[popo8]

a few things: If the pic of him in uniform (ACU) is recent, he's an E6 SSG.

2nd, I did 21 yrs and retired not long ago. 12 of it in a very high deployment unit (not to be named). I married my wife in 1993, the first 4 years together we spent a total of 126 days together. In 1995 my son was born. I was home for 3 days prior to his birth and 6 days after. I didn't see him for another 7 months. Fwd to 2000 my daughter was born, I missed her birth and the next 6 months. My son is 18 now and daughter 12. Out of the 15 yrs of my time in the Army with my son, I only spent 6 Christmas' with him and 3 with my daughter and very few birthdays with either. So the idea of being gone alot is the norm. But there is no reason why the bosses should say he has a choice. He does what the Military tells him to do and the local yokals can't say a damn thing about it. His Dept should be happy they have someone like him. I'm betting the dickheads are just jealous.

As for the boss/dept heads, The paper/media is good, but contact the local VFW, American Legions, etc. If want to see heads roll, those are the guys that'll do it.

the pic is 3 or 4 years old. He even said if someone knows what to look for they will see the non current rank. lol. good eye.


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[popo8]

only a few hours away from the story comin out.... excited to see it.


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[Madman337]

a few things: If the pic of him in uniform (ACU) is recent, he's an E6 SSG.

2nd, I did 21 yrs and retired not long ago. 12 of it in a very high deployment unit (not to be named). I married my wife in 1993, the first 4 years together we spent a total of 126 days together. In 1995 my son was born. I was home for 3 days prior to his birth and 6 days after. I didn't see him for another 7 months. Fwd to 2000 my daughter was born, I missed her birth and the next 6 months. My son is 18 now and daughter 12. Out of the 15 yrs of my time in the Army with my son, I only spent 6 Christmas' with him and 3 with my daughter and very few birthdays with either. So the idea of being gone alot is the norm. But there is no reason why the bosses should say he has a choice. He does what the Military tells him to do and the local yokals can't say a damn thing about it. His Dept should be happy they have someone like him. I'm betting the dickheads are just jealous.

As for the boss/dept heads, The paper/media is good, but contact the local VFW, American Legions, etc. If want to see heads roll, those are the guys that'll do it.

This is such a great idea Sapper and thank you for keeping us free, Larry if you can do so try to contact these guys and then step back and watch the hell that breaks out LOL.

[popo8]

but if i contact them...how can i prove anything. the abuse and the shit talking is hard to prove if ur not inside the "circle."


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[Madman337]

but if i contact them...how can i prove anything. the abuse and the shit talking is hard to prove if ur not inside the "circle."


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I would think it would be enough for them to start snooping around and as you know that makes guilty people nervous as hell and thats usually when they screwup and you catch them, just the idea that there may be shit like this taking place should make them want to look around and talk to people.
Think about this headline "Local Police department unfriendly to active duty deployed Military service member"
Guarantee this would be all bad for those responsible and if that happens there is no way he wont get the full ride he deserves while hes is gone keeping the whole damed country safe and a big enough shitstorm and there could even be a new Chief.
The problem with being the person in charge of anything is that they are the first head on the chopping block when people want blood and the first head in this situation would be your boss.
Not such a bad thought huh? LOL.

[Chris]

You dont know to much about Larry's Cheif.........

[popo8]

You dont know to much about Larry's Cheif.........

hahahahahaha......


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[Madman337]

You dont know to much about Larry's Cheif.........

Maybe not but if there are enough things going on then who knows what can happen.
Messing with our Military service members is a hot button topic that NOBODY wants to be on the wrong side of if you are high profile and Larry's chief is high profile in a small town where the news has got to travel fast and that is a bad thing for him.

[popo8]

http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130410/NEWS01/130419993/upper-pottsgrove-police-officer-heads-for-afghanistan-for-3rd-tour-of-duty#full_story


UPPER POTTSGROVE — Finding out your friend is deploying to a foreign theater of war typically isn’t the best of news.
But for those who know Upper Pottsgrove Police Officer James Hummer, his tours of duty usually have something of a happy side effect.
“Whenever I get deployed, it’s a tell-tale sign that my friends are getting married,” Hummer said.
Over the course of his two previous deployments to Iraq as a member of the Army Reserve’s communications arm, Hummer said he’s missed “six or seven weddings.”
In his third deployment, beginning later this month in Afghanistan, Hummer won’t miss his friend and fellow Upper Pottsgrove officer Larry Hanna’s wedding, for which he’s been tapped to be best man.
“We postponed our wedding a year because he’s going away,” Hanna said.

“Luckily they hadn’t really settled on a date so they were able to move it,” Hummer said.
Hanna said he’s known Hummer for about eight years, when he became Hummer’s training officer.
“He’s the nicest guy. He’s the guy everybody loves,” Hanna said. “He’s loud, he’s boisterous, he’s the life of the party.”
Hummer said he’s grateful for the support many of his fellow officers have shown him.
“One of the guys, he was in the Navy, he can relate to the lifestyle,” Hummer said.
With Hummer leaving for Afghanistan and some officers in the department injured, shift scheduling will be a bit of a challenge. Because of that, Hummer appreciates the flexibility others have shown in his absences in the past.
“It’s limiting as to when guys can take off,” Hummer said. “When I came back, I volunteered and told them to put me wherever you can in the schedule.”
Hummer’s previous tours were from 2005 to 2007 and 2009 to 2011. He established communications in various areas during that time and expects to probably do the same as a project manager in his next tour.

“(The area) goes from not having any communications to connecting to satellites,” Hummer said.
While deployed, Hummer said his friendship with Hanna helped.
“We stayed in real good communication,” Hummer said. “He was just asking what was going on in my life...I think he might have called my parents a few times to see if they needed anything. He’s always been real good to me.”
During his last deployment, Hummer re-injured a shoulder in combat training that he’d already hurt in a house fire on duty in Upper Pottsgrove. After recovering from that injury and returning to duty in Upper Pottsgrove, he figured he’d have a year of “stabilization.”
Instead, he was informed by his battalion commander he’d be redeployed last fall.
“I told him I have a year of stabilization and he said, ‘Yeah, we’ll see about that,’” Hummer said.
Deployments usually last about 400 days, but that’s “not hard and fast.”

“Every time he goes, we always joke, ‘If you come back,’” Hummer said. “It’s like that ‘Break a leg’ theory. It’s our morbid cop thing. It’s definitely not the same without him.”

[NuckinFutz93]

:thumbsup::popo::thumbsup:

[Madman337]

Your talking about the CHief that is now being looked at for Felony 3 PERJURY, because he was more willing to lie, so that he could try to fuck me over.. than say the truth and NOT fuck me over...

If you have some time.
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?14910-Problem-with-a-small-PD



I did read this and even told Mrs. Mad (Jeneen) about it and her response was "Wow thats not right, he was out trying to help people and got hurt so why arent they getting behind him and do whats right?"
I hate to see wrongs going unpunished like this especially in the Police department where Police are held to a higher standard than the rest of us because Police are supposed to be the Good Guys and it still shocks me to see this kind of thing going on.

[popo8]

Well we will do what we all have to to make sure karma gets the hand she needs.


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[Madman337]

Yes Karma has a big hand to play yet in this whole thing, speaking as a boss my statement would have been " Larry what do you need to get back to work?" and "what can we do to get you back out there?" and for sure "What can we do for Officer Hummer to take care of him while he is gone?"
I know that you need to keep good employees and even a little will go a long way so treating you and your friend like crap is just a dumb move period because good employees dont grow on trees.
People respond to you dont they? They know you and are used to seeing you right? Hey theres Officer Hanna hes cool and will help me right?
The same thing goes for Officer Hummer so if things get out about him being deployed and NOT being treated right then just watch and see what happens.
Just my 2 cents worth.
I am out so goodnight, please pass on best wishes to your friend and tell him that there are others who appreciate his sacrifice and also say"Thank you, because of you I sleep better at night"

[popo8]

thanku... and i will tell him.


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[Sapper]

So, can we say "Chief" POPO8 is the future screen name?

[popo8]

So, can we say "Chief" POPO8 is the future screen name?

lol.

I dont want it.

I like being a COP.


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[popo8]

http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130410/NEWS01/130419993/upper-pottsgrove-police-officer-heads-for-afghanistan-for-3rd-tour-of-duty#full_story


UPPER POTTSGROVE — Finding out your friend is deploying to a foreign theater of war typically isn’t the best of news.
But for those who know Upper Pottsgrove Police Officer James Hummer, his tours of duty usually have something of a happy side effect.
“Whenever I get deployed, it’s a tell-tale sign that my friends are getting married,” Hummer said.
Over the course of his two previous deployments to Iraq as a member of the Army Reserve’s communications arm, Hummer said he’s missed “six or seven weddings.”
In his third deployment, beginning later this month in Afghanistan, Hummer won’t miss his friend and fellow Upper Pottsgrove officer Larry Hanna’s wedding, for which he’s been tapped to be best man.
“We postponed our wedding a year because he’s going away,” Hanna said.

“Luckily they hadn’t really settled on a date so they were able to move it,” Hummer said.
Hanna said he’s known Hummer for about eight years, when he became Hummer’s training officer.
“He’s the nicest guy. He’s the guy everybody loves,” Hanna said. “He’s loud, he’s boisterous, he’s the life of the party.”
Hummer said he’s grateful for the support many of his fellow officers have shown him.
“One of the guys, he was in the Navy, he can relate to the lifestyle,” Hummer said.
With Hummer leaving for Afghanistan and some officers in the department injured, shift scheduling will be a bit of a challenge. Because of that, Hummer appreciates the flexibility others have shown in his absences in the past.
“It’s limiting as to when guys can take off,” Hummer said. “When I came back, I volunteered and told them to put me wherever you can in the schedule.”
Hummer’s previous tours were from 2005 to 2007 and 2009 to 2011. He established communications in various areas during that time and expects to probably do the same as a project manager in his next tour.

“(The area) goes from not having any communications to connecting to satellites,” Hummer said.
While deployed, Hummer said his friendship with Hanna helped.
“We stayed in real good communication,” Hummer said. “He was just asking what was going on in my life...I think he might have called my parents a few times to see if they needed anything. He’s always been real good to me.”
During his last deployment, Hummer re-injured a shoulder in combat training that he’d already hurt in a house fire on duty in Upper Pottsgrove. After recovering from that injury and returning to duty in Upper Pottsgrove, he figured he’d have a year of “stabilization.”
Instead, he was informed by his battalion commander he’d be redeployed last fall.
“I told him I have a year of stabilization and he said, ‘Yeah, we’ll see about that,’” Hummer said.
Deployments usually last about 400 days, but that’s “not hard and fast.”

“Every time he goes, we always joke, ‘If you come back,’” Hummer said. “It’s like that ‘Break a leg’ theory. It’s our morbid cop thing. It’s definitely not the same without him.”




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[popo8]

LOL... came into work today and the article is hanging up. lol

[popo8]

Well, I finally got some flak fro having contacted the media. Not that I care, but I was informed to run everything by the BOSS before giving information to the media. I advised that I did not think it was a big deal, because this was about Hummer's career with the Army, and not about him or the Dept, other than the fact that he is a "home town hero."

Oh well. lol

[black hawk]

thank you to those who support US!!!

~SSgt USAF, Putting "stuff " in Space to Protect you on the ground 18146

[popo8]

thank you to those who support US!!!

~SSgt USAF, Putting "stuff " in Space to Protect you on the ground 18146

APPRECIATION is the least we can do.


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[Tyler Wheat]

People think he is raking in the money because he is an E7 or E8 in the Army and also as a full time Police Officer...I know what he gets...and he is not getting paid nearly what its worth to be deployed. So like we did during his last deployment, we took a vote, for the Township to supplement his military income while he is deployed so that he will continue to make what he is making. Last time...the majority of people voted to only supplement him 50%.... WHY...its not like it hurts us in any way, and his bills don't (all) stop while he is deployed fighting for all fo us. The twp still saves money since we are only supplementing his income which has already been budgeted for....and we are not paying his medical benefits.

This years vote was better...out of the 8 of us...only 2 voted to not give him ANYTHING (which disgusts me) and the rest voted to fully suppliment his income. I cant believe that people are so "small" that they would rather see someone be deployed then return home to struggle rather than take care of that person while that person fights for US!




Someone at these meetings needs to grill the people who are against paying this man. If he's got it so great and there's nothing to lose, why don't they enlist themselves? Everyone likes easy money. Right?

I'd love to see some of the answers as well as the looks on their faces when asked haha. 8/10 is pretty good, but its a shame to not be able to assume that its 10/10.

Imagine having to work TWO thankless jobs. Anyone who can do that is surely going to earn my respect.

[popo8]

The thing is...its not really a "meeting" its the shit they talk and do to him...in the privacy of our office .


I wanted to add, simce the article went public... he has been getting all types of support..and i have been recieving requests to be a middle man for carepackages to him whilebhe is deployed.


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[Madman337]

Well, I finally got some flak fro having contacted the media. Not that I care, but I was informed to run everything by the BOSS before giving information to the media. I advised that I did not think it was a big deal, because this was about Hummer's career with the Army, and not about him or the Dept, other than the fact that he is a "home town hero."

Oh well. lol

I believe he is not just a small town hero but a "Real Hero" period.
Be safe out there Sarge we will have you in our prayers back home safe while you are out there keeping us that way.

[black hawk]

sounds like someone could use an LTxTech care package full of car porn!!

[Madman337]

sounds like someone could use an LTxTech care package full of car porn!!

I think your on to something there, GREAT idea!
We need to make this happen.

[popo8]

We can def do something...

When Im.feeling more up to it...Id like to share some of the messages I got on fb in response to the article. Some great ...GREAT people still out there.


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[popo8]

Well...hes off and running...

doing whatever they do for a week, in another state...then off to Afghanistan...


Kinda sad... :(


Anyways...something really cool has been happening...people have been sending cards and stuff to him at the pd...ive been collecting it all and will enjoy sending it to him once he is settled in...


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[Madman337]

Well...hes off and running...

doing whatever they do for a week, in another state...then off to Afghanistan...


Kinda sad... :(


Anyways...something really cool has been happening...people have been sending cards and stuff to him at the pd...ive been collecting it all and will enjoy sending it to him once he is settled in...


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Post up the info and some suggested stuff to send?

[popo8]

sure...soon as he gives me an addy... Ill post up... or Ill be happy to middle man any care packages for him.


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[Madman337]

I sent my son car mags and Maxim mags, books ect and that was while he was in basic so I know we all as a community can come together and hook him up bigtime.

[popo8]

I sent my son car mags and Maxim mags, books ect and that was while he was in basic so I know we all as a community can come together and hook him up bigtime.

I like it man.

Thanku.


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[popo8]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/udetasaj.jpg

MORE fan mail!!!


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[CALL911]

Cool. I am glad to see it. There was nothing better than getting mail from home when you are deployed. There was little I appreciated more than getting support from back home. I'll bet your buddy feels the same.

...Now if we could get the "other" people at your work to support him, then we'd really be helping out.

[popo8]

Cool. I am glad to see it. There was nothing better than getting mail from home when you are deployed. There was little I appreciated more than getting support from back home. I'll bet your buddy feels the same.

...Now if we could get the "other" people at your work to support him, then we'd really be helping out.

the way i see it...is 6 outta 8 support him.... Those are pretty good odds. cant wait to send him all the stuff thats come in


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[popo8]

Not 2 long ago, I used my PD's Facebook page to inform people that I was collecting things for my partner for a car package... well let me tell you... I got kids drawing and writing cards, cookies, jerky, silverware, Tupperware...soooooo much stuff.

It was an awesome feeling and I know the powers that be at work hate it when Im not there and people stop by to drop stuff off for "Officer Hummer who is deployed."

Just wanted to share. First of 4 boxes, going out by friday!!!!

[popo8]

No one is talking about firing him. NEVER even discussed.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[popo8]

Def appreciate the info if they get any ideas... But they are familiar with the legalities.... However their WANT... or their LACK OF APPRECIATION is what disgusts me.




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[popo8]

Idk if i ever updated this either... But 6 of 8 officers voted to (when asked by the twp) to suppliment Ofc Hummer's military income 100% . The twp who asked us to vote then over rode us amd offered to only suppliment it 50%

Not much that can be done since they dont have to supl at all.... But just cause he is away does not mean he does not have the same bills...etc.... And its a savings for them since no med insurance needs to be paid..and the pay is not his FULL budgeted salary.

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[mike]

I hope that Mr. Popo will be the boss one day. Then he can be rid of all the stupids.:finger:

[popo8]

I hope that Mr. Popo will be the boss one day. Then he can be rid of all the stupids.:finger:

Maybe someday.... But ill finish my career and get my full pension first.

Lol

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[popo8]

234 days till he returns...... Man this is taking forever.

[OVA1]

This is my partner (work, not gay) and Friend , JIM HUMMER
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Now hold the phone! You're saying that your partner's name is Jim Hummer?

And that your boss has a problem with his service to this here country?

WTF!

Your boss is a police officer, right?

What color is the sky in the world he's living in… has he given any clues?

First: IF you AND your partner, weren't BOTH heavily armed, PLUS being as big as a Condo… I'd take this opportunity to point out that "Jim Hummer" is perhaps the "world's best" Gay-porn name, ever. I met a guy once whose name was "Buck Cash"… He was about 5' nothing, 100 and nothin'… soak and wet… He seemed to take MAJOR offense when I pointed out that HE had the best "Porn Name" I'd ever seen on a driver's license… (Yes I asked to see it…) So I hope you guys don't take it the same way. I'm substantially less capable of defending it today than I was then and Jim Hummer's Boot is bigger than all of Buck Cash.

So, given that I'm an old man now, I won't go there.

But if I were going to go there, I'd say THAT would be the #1 thing upon which a Police Administrator would dog someone… and THAT would be offset by his service to his country.

But everything is so bass-ackwards and upside down now days, it's hard for me to even get a handle on the goin's-on in this twisted ass world we're livin' in.

I salute you Popo!

Well done sir… even as I was reading this, I was thinking, 'someone needs to call a reporter…' brace yourself for impact.

I've two sons in the Reserves and I'm no fan of this President or the way he's prosecuting the war we're still in, so it is no source of aggravation when I see good men, solid Americans being chastised because they're still in the Service, doing a job that would be hard enough IF THEIR BOSSES WERE DOUCHEBAGS!~

[popo8]

YOUR DEAD ON...its a fukd up situation.... amd when he is ready to return...Im gonna get the media out again...and make a huge deal.out of it so our admin looks like a bunch of assholes.



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[OVA1]

YOUR DEAD ON...its a fukd up situation.... amd when he is ready to return...Im gonna get the media out again...and make a huge deal.out of it so our admin looks like a bunch of assholes.



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LOL! Well brother, I'd say that looking like assholes is dead center in their wheelhouse! So that should be a cinch.

[popo8]

LOL! Well brother, I'd say that looking like assholes is dead center in their wheelhouse! So that should be a cinch.

Well all I can hope for.now...is that they KNOW it. lol

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[OVA1]

ROFL!

Brother, by the time they finish getting the cold shoulder by the bulk of your town, they'll figure it out.

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[popo8]

Well great news... my partner at work, is on his last month in Afghanistan... He is currently training his replacement.

To keep on track of this thread...NONE of the other Officers at our PD, stayed in touch with him.. or brought stuff for the MANY care packages I sent him. Hell even people from the community donated to care packages...but NOT the guys we work with.

[firebird_1995]

Glad to hear he is finishing up his tour. And that is unbelievable and sickening that your PD did not participate in your care packages. Hell even a few words written on a post it note..... "disgust" doesn't even scratch the surface.

[popo8]

Glad to hear he is finishing up his tour. And that is unbelievable and sickening that your PD did not participate in your care packages. Hell even a few words written on a post it note..... "disgust" doesn't even scratch the surface.


EXACTLY how I feel. In the years working there.. its been very clear that the people we work with are selfish... Its why Jim (thats his name) is my best friend... simply because he is not. Always givin.. always doin for others.... just a GOOD person.

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[popo8]

I hope this does not sound gay... cause def, NO HOMO...

But my best man and best friend has finally left Afghanistan. He is currently in Kuwait, working his way back to the states... Idk how long it will be till he is HOME, HOME.... but hes on his way.



HE is the one layin on his back lookin at his phone
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[95albinobird]

he has 2 thank less jobs....most people don't like cops till they need 1,and military also gets the shit end of the stick...
my cousin served in the navy in a nuke sub for 23 years.my dad did THREE tours in nam NOT DRAFTED he volunteered.i call him every vets day to thank him for his service.i just bought him a flat dark earth Glock 19 for a surprise and am having it engraved with his service years and Vietnam veteran he is gonna be so happy he will cry.
i would like to take this chance to thank your partner as-well!!
as for you popo8 thank you also!
i have only been hassled buy cop's when i was doing something wrong and they were just doing there job so i gave them no lip and treated them with respect.i have been let go with warning's way more than not.
my local dept is kinda dicky.like don't take you seat-belt off to get your paper work for them till they come to the window and see you wearing it.because they will dam sure give you a no seat-belt ticket....ask me how i know lol
i have told my my son who has narked out a few kids for smoking pot to consider the police force.he even called the joe's on his mom my ex for smoking pot.i wish i coulda saw the look on her face when they came to her door.LOL LOL

[popo8]

he has 2 thank less jobs....most people don't like cops till they need 1,and military also gets the shit end of the stick...
my cousin served in the navy in a nuke sub for 23 years.my dad did THREE tours in nam NOT DRAFTED he volunteered.i call him every vets day to thank him for his service.i just bought him a flat dark earth Glock 19 for a surprise and am having it engraved with his service years and Vietnam veteran he is gonna be so happy he will cry.
i would like to take this chance to thank your partner as-well!!
as for you popo8 thank you also!
i have only been hassled buy cop's when i was doing something wrong and they were just doing there job so i gave them no lip and treated them with respect.i have been let go with warning's way more than not.
my local dept is kinda dicky.like don't take you seat-belt off to get your paper work for them till they come to the window and see you wearing it.because they will dam sure give you a no seat-belt ticket....ask me how i know lol
i have told my my son who has narked out a few kids for smoking pot to consider the police force.he even called the joe's on his mom my ex for smoking pot.i wish i coulda saw the look on her face when they came to her door.LOL LOL

IDK how I missed this... thank you man

And

Your kid has a great head on his shoulders!

[popo8]

Hoping to hear he is back in the states this weekend....

[popo8]

Btw... he did return amd is home in the states safe and sound. He did re damage his shoulder while deployed and is out for 6 more months after just having had surg.

I was lucky enough to have him by my side for our wedding this past october as my best man and friend...

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[popo8]

Oh... wait till u hear this one.

So my friend... the one in the military came back from his 3rd deployment.

Unfortunatley he tore his shoulder again while deployed. Well the military wont release him from "active duty" while he is not the same condition as he left.

Sooooo... he had surgury... physical therapy and it all took time.

Well his military doctor only medically released him aboit 2 weeks ago... but the military has not completed his "out processing" from active duty yet, meaning he still cant comit to comming back to the PD.


BEFORE I TELL U WHAT THE TWP DID TO HIM... let me see what u guys think they did.

Keep in mind there is federal law that states a job must hold a military deployed or active duty person's position as long as they are deployed/active duty...

Also... keep in mind that he is highly decorated and devoted to serving his country in the military and has deployed 3 times... and suffered 2 injuries during those three deployments that required surgery...


Anddddd....


Guesses!

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[seymour buttz]

Is he in the national guard? IIRC there is an injury provision in that law, must be physically able to perform job. So they may citing his shoulder, if in fact they are not offering his job back. Pretty shitty, but he may have a claim to some disability money if that's how it goes down.

[popo8]

Nope he is in the Army.

And thats not the case because he was cleared by his army doctor...

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[95_TA_USMC]

Popo8 as prior service Marine Corps, I say thank you for standing up for your friend and colleague, especially in the face of scrutiny from the others.

ooh-rah!!

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[popo8]

Popo8 as prior service Marine Corps, I say thank you for standing up for your friend and colleague, especially in the face of scrutiny from the others.

ooh-rah!!

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Its no problem at all man. We should ALL appreciate what these men and women do for us, whether they are our friends or not and whether we agree on the situation that they are put in. They dont get to chose... the provide their dedication and do as they are told to make the world a better place for all of us...

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[shownomercy]

Technically, they did choose, no draft since 'nam ;)

And did he get switched to a desk job?

Did they give him your job??? :lol:

[popo8]

Technically, they did choose, no draft since 'nam ;)

And did he get switched to a desk job?

Did they give him your job??? [emoji38]
Nope... not desk duty

And not my job (im the only one certified).

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[shownomercy]

Um, meter maid?

Short of being fired, can't think of any demeaning tasks, hints?

[popo8]

Well thats the thing. With no warning or anything, they sent him a letter of termination while still under Doctors care and listed as "ACTIVE DUTY."

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[dawdaw]

I smell law suit

[popo8]

I smell law suit
As our union rep, ive been involved with the process and have learned this has happened a few times recently.

The most recent incident awarded the officer 500k plus his job back!!!

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[popo8]

For the record... as of today... the military has still not "out processed" him from ACTIVE DUTY status (typical paper process dragging, but none the less, not his fault).

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[95_TA_USMC]

The dragging of feet is such a normal process for military admin process.

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[popo8]

The dragging of feet is such a normal process for military admin process.

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Oh i know... ive seen it every time he has deployed. But for them to terminate him... they messed up.

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[popo8]

Well he won his job back... only problem is, I dont think he wants to return. In his time "off" he actually tested and got hired #1 for a Fire Dept near where he lives... I think he is going to try to negotiate a settlement and walk away resigned to become a fireman... :(

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[Fastbird]

Can you blame him? I know if I was wrongfully terminated, and then had to go to court to get my job back and/or a settlement, I wouldn't want anything to do with going back to the same place.

[popo8]

It was just a civil service hearing in front of our civil service board. I understand the disheartened feeling, but to walk away fro 80+k a year this year... and 5% raises the next 5 years till our next contract is a big thing to walk away from.

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[Fastbird]

True, but think of how toxic the work environment would be for him.

On my LG G4

[popo8]

True, but think of how toxic the work environment would be for him.

On my LG G4
We actually have a new chief who is incredible... and we are a small dept... we are all close. I really dont think it would be an issue.

I guess i think of all i went thru there and Im still there and at this point I couldnt be happier. New chief... great environment... excellent morale... it all worked out. Im doing my best not to try to give my opinion one way or another to him. I want him to do what makes him happy...

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[383z]

It was just a civil service hearing in front of our civil service board. I understand the disheartened feeling, but to walk away fro 80+k a year this year... and 5% raises the next 5 years till our next contract is a big thing to walk away from.

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How much???

I'll take his spot! Lol

[popo8]

How much???

I'll take his spot! Lol
Base pay at top rate right now... no OT is a bit over 80k. Our contract is for 5% increases the next 3 years. We are the lowest paid in my county.

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[zooguy]

popo is a ballar

[SSlowBoat]

Base pay at top rate right now... no OT is a bit over 80k. Our contract is for 5% increases the next 3 years. We are the lowest paid in my county.

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Damn, I figured u guys made alot more than I do working on hvac. Underpaid is not even the start of it, wow.

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[popo8]

Damn, I figured u guys made alot more than I do working on hvac. Underpaid is not even the start of it, wow.

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I dont complain... Its enough for a very comfortable life. Now I am not a big OT guy (other then when I have to). The OT WHORES i work with make well into the 120k range.

To me, my free time is worth more to me.

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[popo8]

popo is a ballar
Lol. Not at all.

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[popo8]

Well it looks like he will be returning to police work... woo hoooo!!!!

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[383z]

I'm glad to hear that. I just don't understand how they can't be accommodating. A lot of companies go through the "hassle," but we all suck it up and work through it.

[popo8]

I'm glad to hear that. I just don't understand how they can't be accommodating. A lot of companies go through the "hassle," but we all suck it up and work through it.
Lol... wait for the lawsuit because of that wrongful termination now.

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