When Mayor Cockrel announced James Barren as the Chief of Police we all heard him say that he would not be dipping into the police department; he would let Chief Barren run his shop. We received information that Chief Barren was set to name Ron Fleming his Assistant Chief but has been rebuffed by Cockrel and Deputy Mayor Saul Green.
The source said Green opposed the appointment. Fleming has a long history in law enforcement in Detroit dating back to the Coleman Young days. He later served as Deputy Chief of executive protection for Mayor Kilpatrick until he had run in's and disagreements with troubled Police Officers Loronzo Jones and Mike Martin, Kilpatrick's long time buddies.
Cockrel received kudos for his selection of Barren, Green and several other appointments from us . In an e-mail to us Mayor Cockrel denied any interference with Chief Barren. He said Chief Barren makes the calls but keeps him in the loop.
Young gets petitions - State Representative Coleman Young II has taken out petitions for a possible run for mayor. Young, 25, is among a list of 32 potential candidates.
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Say it ain't so - John....
The above column by John Bennett, if true, is a scary reminder that the future of Detroit can be damaged by poor choices for Mayor of Detroit.
Coleman Young II, the bastard son, of deceased Mayor Coleman Young who contributed to the decline of Detroit and architect of the wall between Detroit and the suburbs, wants to be mayor - based on his name, not accomplishments.
Benny Napoleon, the former Chief of Police who failed to improve the Department and who rose through the ranks, not on merit - but connections wants to be mayor - too...and he was tiedto Sharon McPhail - that in of itself disqualifies him...
Sharon McPhail - OMG, not again...she can't believe that Detroiters will vote for her? Delusional - Egomaniac - only a doctor would know for sure...
Note: Its not how they come in - its how they go out....dlm
Detroit Police Chief James Barren should not reach back - to the Coleman Young era to bring back - Ron Fleming to be included in the police department. He has too too too much baggage to be effective or respected.
There are several former police executives that can be brought back - Brian Turnbull, Cara Best to help the Department.
Ike McKinnon came in with hope - but went out in disgrace - Barren shouldn't make the same mistakes...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
DETROIT MAYOR KENNETH COCKREL, POLICE CHIEF JAMES BARREN - COMMENTS
Newly sworn in Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel has made a good choice for DPD Police Chief...James Barren
James Barren whether he is chief for months or years, can have a dramatic impact on the Department, crime in Detroit and the residents of Detroit, in a very short time by:
Implementing a 'Verified Response System' for B&E alarms - this would allow officers to respond to crimes in progress - remove their security guard duties....and improve response times ....
Replace 'Crisnet' the complicated, time consuming and unnecessary main police report that officers have been burdened with.
Begin talks with Wayne County about building a new Jail / Medical facility that Detroit needs - because Detroit lacks jail space and is spending millions of dollars on unnecessary medical costs for prisoners.
Raise the hiring and training standards of Department: raise to 21 the hiring age, require two (2) years of college (or military service w/a psychological evaluation). Recruit at black colleges, and local colleges.
Detroit needs new police precinct stations, a new police headquarters and an end to the nepotism, favoritism and cronyism, end the DOJ oversight.
But the most important thing Barren can do - is get Money.
He should fly immediately to Washington and meet with the Michigan Congressional Delegation and tell them to get Detroit money to hire, train and equip - 500 police officers - immediately.
He needs to have grant writers working 24/7 to get Homeland Security money, for new hires, a mounted section, a harbormaster unit, new scout cars, computers, police headquaters and new police stations.
We are a border city - we deserve the money. Our National Security requires it..
He must make it clear that if Detroit doesnt get the money - that he can't comply with the DOJ decrees, can't properly protect Detroit residents or police offices and that the Feds should then take over the Detroit Police Department and pay the bills - something NO one wants to happen.
Get to work Chief Barren - best wishes..I am here for you.
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
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James Barren whether he is chief for months or years, can have a dramatic impact on the Department, crime in Detroit and the residents of Detroit, in a very short time by:
Implementing a 'Verified Response System' for B&E alarms - this would allow officers to respond to crimes in progress - remove their security guard duties....and improve response times ....
Replace 'Crisnet' the complicated, time consuming and unnecessary main police report that officers have been burdened with.
Begin talks with Wayne County about building a new Jail / Medical facility that Detroit needs - because Detroit lacks jail space and is spending millions of dollars on unnecessary medical costs for prisoners.
Raise the hiring and training standards of Department: raise to 21 the hiring age, require two (2) years of college (or military service w/a psychological evaluation). Recruit at black colleges, and local colleges.
Detroit needs new police precinct stations, a new police headquarters and an end to the nepotism, favoritism and cronyism, end the DOJ oversight.
But the most important thing Barren can do - is get Money.
He should fly immediately to Washington and meet with the Michigan Congressional Delegation and tell them to get Detroit money to hire, train and equip - 500 police officers - immediately.
He needs to have grant writers working 24/7 to get Homeland Security money, for new hires, a mounted section, a harbormaster unit, new scout cars, computers, police headquaters and new police stations.
We are a border city - we deserve the money. Our National Security requires it..
He must make it clear that if Detroit doesnt get the money - that he can't comply with the DOJ decrees, can't properly protect Detroit residents or police offices and that the Feds should then take over the Detroit Police Department and pay the bills - something NO one wants to happen.
Get to work Chief Barren - best wishes..I am here for you.
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
DETROIT CRIME STATISTICS, CHIEF CUMMINGS, LIES / ADJUSTMENTS?
I received a Life Saving Award (years ago) because there wasn't enough EMS trucks available.....a young man was bleeding to death...its an old sad story..........how many more have to die???? .....watch EMS report WDIV Chl 4 - 9/10/08
But...I have also spoken out for years - the same deadly situation replicates itself in the DPD - not enough police officers....between 1980-85 Mayor Young laid off - 1,100 police officers - Detroit became 'the Murder City'....
Now Kilpatrick has let go 1,200 police officers..... And Chief Bully-cumming is trying to put lipstick on this.....(Cummings - crime is going down???)...well yes - the more citizens that move out - the less chance a crime will occur..Detroit it now the 11th largest city - not the 5th largest...How many more people have to die - and or become victims of crimes (violent / non-violent)?
Cummings has failed to comply with thhe Dept of Justice decrees - now oversight extended to 2011...8 yrs?..
Under Cummings there was persistent charges that FBI crime stats were 'adjusted'
How does she have 31 years with the DPD???????
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
But...I have also spoken out for years - the same deadly situation replicates itself in the DPD - not enough police officers....between 1980-85 Mayor Young laid off - 1,100 police officers - Detroit became 'the Murder City'....
Now Kilpatrick has let go 1,200 police officers..... And Chief Bully-cumming is trying to put lipstick on this.....(Cummings - crime is going down???)...well yes - the more citizens that move out - the less chance a crime will occur..Detroit it now the 11th largest city - not the 5th largest...How many more people have to die - and or become victims of crimes (violent / non-violent)?
Cummings has failed to comply with thhe Dept of Justice decrees - now oversight extended to 2011...8 yrs?..
Under Cummings there was persistent charges that FBI crime stats were 'adjusted'
How does she have 31 years with the DPD???????
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
MAYOR KWAME KILPATRICK RESIGN NOW - PLEA DEAL, MICHIGAN GOVERNOR'S REMOVAL HEARINGS
WOW - Thanks to Fox2Detroit for LIVE coverage of Governor Granholm's Removal Hearings of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The only Detroit station providing live gavel to gavel coverage - while others use the internet (assuming people have acess).
It will not be a ratings sucess, but it is in the Public Interest to have it on commercial tv versus just the internet, so that anyone interested may view the proceedings and not just those wealthy enough to have a computer.
The Governor is conducting herself and the hearings in a proper manner, that shows no bias..
But the most intriguing question is, and hasn't been asked is Why? with all the high priced attorneys that the Mayor is paying - Why? is he entrusting this important faze to Sharon McPhail? a woman who accused him of hotwiring her council seat - and who is clealy not had the legal experience of the other attorneys.
The Mayor should be removed from office - and he deserves his day in court - his presumption of innocence. He can get a fair trail. But he should not be Mayor while his days counting down to his trials' are counting down.
Deal or No Deal: Did Mayor Kilpatrick lawyers strike a deal? Yes or No - only a few people know for sure. But rumors were flying and the media went into frenzy mode - trying to be the first, and everyone got it wrong, because???
The Mayor has known the truth about his actions - if there is a plea deal it should include Jail Time, so that future elected politicians will understand that resigning their office - is not sufficient to make up for misconduct in office, for lying in court, and betraying the public trust.
Hopefully tonight - the Deal will get done, for Detroit ...
It will not be a ratings sucess, but it is in the Public Interest to have it on commercial tv versus just the internet, so that anyone interested may view the proceedings and not just those wealthy enough to have a computer.
The Governor is conducting herself and the hearings in a proper manner, that shows no bias..
But the most intriguing question is, and hasn't been asked is Why? with all the high priced attorneys that the Mayor is paying - Why? is he entrusting this important faze to Sharon McPhail? a woman who accused him of hotwiring her council seat - and who is clealy not had the legal experience of the other attorneys.
The Mayor should be removed from office - and he deserves his day in court - his presumption of innocence. He can get a fair trail. But he should not be Mayor while his days counting down to his trials' are counting down.
Deal or No Deal: Did Mayor Kilpatrick lawyers strike a deal? Yes or No - only a few people know for sure. But rumors were flying and the media went into frenzy mode - trying to be the first, and everyone got it wrong, because???
The Mayor has known the truth about his actions - if there is a plea deal it should include Jail Time, so that future elected politicians will understand that resigning their office - is not sufficient to make up for misconduct in office, for lying in court, and betraying the public trust.
Hopefully tonight - the Deal will get done, for Detroit ...
TINA FEY FOR VICE PRESIDENT, OOPS ITS - SARAH PALIN, ALASKA GOVERNOR / OR RUSSIAN AGENT
Tina Fey for Vice President, the creator and star of the hit television show '30 Rock' on NBC and Emmy Award winner has apparently decided to try and conquer new challenges - running for Republican Vice President.
The former Saturday Night Live star is trading on her popularity, good looks, and sense of humor by becoming the Republican Vice President. Her face is instantly recognizable - her bubbly personality is contagious and her youth is a great asset.
She had great experiences on SNL and knows about world leaders and events thru SNL News - Weekend Updates. She would make a great Vice President.
Oops...that's not Tina Fey - look at her glasses, its its and imposter. It's Alaska Governor Sarah Palin - who is on the front line of defending America, because Alaska is so near Russia - within walking distance.
What if Russia got advanced information the Palin was going to be picked and replaced her with a look alike - we could be electing a woman who is impersonating Tina Fey and could be a secret Russian agent.
OMG - its a Russian Conspiracy.......
The former Saturday Night Live star is trading on her popularity, good looks, and sense of humor by becoming the Republican Vice President. Her face is instantly recognizable - her bubbly personality is contagious and her youth is a great asset.
She had great experiences on SNL and knows about world leaders and events thru SNL News - Weekend Updates. She would make a great Vice President.
Oops...that's not Tina Fey - look at her glasses, its its and imposter. It's Alaska Governor Sarah Palin - who is on the front line of defending America, because Alaska is so near Russia - within walking distance.
What if Russia got advanced information the Palin was going to be picked and replaced her with a look alike - we could be electing a woman who is impersonating Tina Fey and could be a secret Russian agent.
OMG - its a Russian Conspiracy.......
Monday, September 1, 2008
SARAH PALIN, DAN QUAYLE, SPIRO AGNEW REPUBLICAN MISTAKES, McCAIN ERROR - FIX IT..
Jamie Lynn Spears, a 16 year old pregnant teenager was a political rally point of the Republican right wingers - oh so concerned with 'family values' - now the John McCain's Republican choice for Vice President, the little known Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin's , 17 year old daughter is five (5) months preganant it is a 'non issue' according to 'Babes' Buchanan and Saul Anuzi (Michigan GOP Chairman)....
Its a 'private issue' and the children should not be subject to politics..But its OK if the Republicans can use children to further 'far right wing' agenda of Abstinence Only - 750,000 teenagers will become pregnant this year. And Palin, the 'hockey mom' the reformer with no real political experience is feverently - anti abortion and pro abstinence only - well apparently her daughter didn't get the message.
And we as Voters deserve to know if she (Palin) faked a pregnancy to cover up her daughters first baby - we deserve to know if she tried to get her brother-in-law fired as an Alaskan State Trooper for personal reasons.
Palin's daughter is 17 - her mother wants to be Vice President and we are supposed to turn a blind eye - to give the family privacy?
McCain made a bad choice for Vice President, if Palin is the best woman the Republicans can offer as VP - then they should have picked a male.
The Republicans can do better - they should admit it and find a 'reason' for Palin to withdraw and pick a qualified VP - and let her have her privacy. It is the Republican Party that is forcing Sarah Palin on the American Voter, not the Democrats.
Palin is NO role model for women, no heroic figure. She has family problems and should withdraw or others should make sure McCain finds another VP.
The Republicans don't need another Dan Quayle or Spiro Agnew and neither do the American voters.
Its a 'private issue' and the children should not be subject to politics..But its OK if the Republicans can use children to further 'far right wing' agenda of Abstinence Only - 750,000 teenagers will become pregnant this year. And Palin, the 'hockey mom' the reformer with no real political experience is feverently - anti abortion and pro abstinence only - well apparently her daughter didn't get the message.
And we as Voters deserve to know if she (Palin) faked a pregnancy to cover up her daughters first baby - we deserve to know if she tried to get her brother-in-law fired as an Alaskan State Trooper for personal reasons.
Palin's daughter is 17 - her mother wants to be Vice President and we are supposed to turn a blind eye - to give the family privacy?
McCain made a bad choice for Vice President, if Palin is the best woman the Republicans can offer as VP - then they should have picked a male.
The Republicans can do better - they should admit it and find a 'reason' for Palin to withdraw and pick a qualified VP - and let her have her privacy. It is the Republican Party that is forcing Sarah Palin on the American Voter, not the Democrats.
Palin is NO role model for women, no heroic figure. She has family problems and should withdraw or others should make sure McCain finds another VP.
The Republicans don't need another Dan Quayle or Spiro Agnew and neither do the American voters.
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