Posted on 03/22/2006 8:28:02 AM PST by agincourt1415
Date- March 21, 2006
email@electbillarmstrong.org
(Orlando, FL)- A 32 year veteran of the Central Florida Law Enforcement Community announced his intentions today, to be a candidate in the next Orange County Sheriff’s Election.
Bill is a Republican newcomer to Orange County politics and promises a dignified and professional campaign that will focus on the issues and solutions.
Bill is confident that his 32 years of Law Enforcement leadership experience more than qualifies him to challenge the incumbent Sheriff. “It’s time for change, for fresh ideas, and new leadership.”
“This is a large county and it’s important that we start our Grass Roots campaign early, to ensure that we get our message out to as many Orange County citizens as possible in the months ahead.”
Bill has published his position on several key issues, on his web site: http:// www.electbillarmstrong.org.
Nope. Most are New York Democrats. They don't even know what a cowboy looks like.
Thank God we kicked the Knicks butt tonight. They just get insufferable.
Come to think of it, maybe illegal Mexicans wouldn't be worse ;-)
I don't know of that one.
LOL - David Letterman was joking about the Knicks last night too.
See, I don't get that. Armstrong, and I don't have any feelings for the guy one way or another, has pulled a page from his current boss, Sheriff Parker for his campaign.
Streamline, budget, cops back on the street, yada, yada, yada. Positions were cut, and for fear of lawsuits they were all offered dispatch jobs (lol!) and deputies were put back on the street. Parker's campaign cronies were rewarded with command staff positions and BCSO is now a backwater once again. Heaven forbid something ever going down at KSC.
But, anyhow, that's what Armstrong is saying. Trust me - unless he specifically says he's hiring, he will get more deptuties on the street initially by dissolving units, cutting staff and putting folks back on patrol.
I see from your about page you may like to shoot. Shoot me an email if you'd like to go sometime. I have an assortment to choose from :-)
Unfortunately, I went tonight and my G29 started doing light strikes. Either that or the last 9 rounds were all bad :-(
This vehicle would be safe on the streets of Baghdad, complete with V hull and anti mine protection.
He got it Free from the Army and had it overhauled at the Orange County VoTech Center.
Total cost of it running and in service with a Brand New Diesel overhaul, about $11,000.
I don't know why anybody would think the Hummer is a good vehicle for SWAT, you cannot carry any body in it, the Transmission is at your Waist, and very uncomfortable to drive.
But you know how that goes, at this point nobody knows who else is going to run, until they go down and register as a candidate.
Glock man?
Outstanding! WTG!
KA-TN
Sounds like a smart guy.
Thanks for the info - the sooner we can get Corona out, the better.
All three punks were recently sentenced, but with time served will get out in a few years - they should have gotten the death penalty in my opinion.
OCCUPATION: Career Law Enforcement Officer (32 Years)
RECREATION: Reading, Flying, and Home Projects
EDUCATION: • Orange County Public School System • Attended Courses at Valencia Community College • Attended Courses at Seminole Community College • Attended Courses at Embry Riddle University • Almeda University - Bachelor of Science Degree – Criminal Justice
CERTIFICATIONS: • Graduate of numerous law enforcement career development schools • Graduate of numerous leadership and management courses • Florida State Standards Law Enforcement Certification • F.A.A. Commercial Pilot Certification • F.A.A. Helicopter and Airplane Instructor Certifications
CAREER SUMMARY:
Orange County Sheriff’s Office - 21 Years of Service
• 911 Dispatcher / Communications Center Supervisor • Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division • Field Training Officer • Supervisor / Uniform Patrol • Supervisor / Street Crime Interdiction Team • Dignitary Protection Team Member • Law Enforcement / Air Rescue Helicopter Pilot • Second in Command of Aviation Unit - Special Operations Group • Chief Pilot / Flight Instructor / Airborne Tactics Instructor • Developed Orange County’s first “Neighborhood Watch” programs • Served on numerous Policy Development Committees • Developed and Supervised the OCSO “Street Crimes Unit” Tactical Squad • Developed and Managed Orange County’s joint Sheriff’s Office / Fire Rescue Helicopter Transport Program • Received numerous commendations for Exemplary Service in the line of duty
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
• Sheriff’s Command Staff / Division Commander • Captain / Special Operations Division • Countywide Watch Commander • Developed, implemented and managed the Special Operations Division • Division Commander of specialized units which included:
• Tactical Air Operations • K – 9 Team • Marine Patrol • Agricultural Crimes Unit • Mounted Patrol (Equestrian Unit) Accomplishments • Air Rescue / Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilot • Developed and managed the Joint Law Enforcement / Fire Rescue Helicopter program • Credited with managing one of the most cost effective Divisions within the agency • Accountable for the management of operational budgets, assets, and facilities valued at several million dollars • Implemented and managed the Department of Defense Federal Excess Equipment Support Program, which saved tax payers several million dollars in equipment purchases and operational costs • Agency Project Coordinator with local, state and federal officials
PUBLIC SERVICE: • Orange County Sheriff’s Office • Seminole County Sheriff’s Office • City of Port Orange Police Department • Orange/ Osceola State Attorney’s Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit • City of DeLand Police Department • Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
VOLUNTEER and CHARITABLE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY • Central Florida Blood Bank Donation Drives • Coalition for the Homeless Holiday Food Program • “Orlando Fights Back” Coalition for Drug Free Living • Annual Law Enforcement Airplane Pull for Charity • Participant in annual United Way Campaigns • Supporter of Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches • Former volunteer member of the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Aux.) Cadet Program
AFFILIATIONS : • Florida Sheriff’s Association • National Sheriff’s Association • Police Benevolent Association • Fraternal Order of Police – former member of the Orange County Lodge • Police Athletic League • Airborne Law Enforcement Association • Supporter of: -The National Neighborhood Watch Program -"Triad" - (Crimes Against the Elderly) -National Community Policing Consortium After 26 years of dedicated service Bill briefly retired, but soon realized that he missed the satisfaction and challenges of law enforcement and public service. Even after so many years of service Bill has never forgotten why he became a police officer, and has never forgotten “where he came from”… It was with great pride that Bill ultimately decided to return to the rigors of a Uniform Patrol assignment. Since that time, Bill has had the opportunity to work with several fine agencies such as the City of Port Orange and City of DeLand Police Departments, where he performed community policing duties, assisted with the training of officers, and mentored new trainee officers.
Bill later served with the Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Circuit - Orlando, and is currently a Corporal with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, serving in a leadership position.
Do you think this new Sheriff will do something about the rash of crimes in Orlando. 20 murders total in 2005, at least 20 murders so far this year, 2006. When is the election? We've had a missing person case going on since January, 24th, and no new clues because there is not enough officers on the case or just OPD is working on it, I don't know. Citizens are talking about the case at http://flfiesta.com/forum. All the details are at http:FindJenniferKesse.com
Amen.
Example the home invasions in Windemere, you may have heard, this is in the County, so the Sheriff had one invasion and then one or two nights later in the same area, another.
This type of crime should have been followed by TOTAL SATURATION PATROLS in the Area for at least a week.
There does not seem to be an direction to what is happening at OCS.
Will check the web site you mentioned.
Bill, while at Orange County Sheriff, was Commander of a Special Street Crime Unit and was very successful.
The lack of Law Enforcement presence on Patrol, presents what he calls Crimes of Opportunity.
In other words, if you see a Sheriff on Patrol, in the neighborhoods and side streets cruising along at 5 to 10 mph, and see them often, in that area.
Criminals leave and go somewhere else, it works everytime it's tried.
I know the area down there and it is a "hot" zone.
There might be ways to deal with it, it might take a little cooperation between, Police, Sheriff, and possibly having a Saturation Patrol down there for a few weeks to see if anything breaks.
This probably should have been done from the GitGo, but OPD could be working it another way, we don't know.
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