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We should all know by now, it's going to snow, but you know, people still want to go when we all know we better not go.
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This was definately a City of Findlay plow. Just wondering....
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I would like to thank all those involved in the city and county who are trying very hard to make the best of a bad storm. Yes,...
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I don't think the woman who complained that "too much snow had been piled at the end of her street, blocking her view" was in th...
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It's a very good possibility that a plow with it's blade up was not a City of Findlay plow. Many people have their own plows and...
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE SNOW REMOVAL CALL MIKE (419) 236-9474...NO NEED TO PICK UP A SHOVEL OR CRANK UP THE SNOWBLOWER...
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You know, people are rude enough most of the time in this city and this last storm when random folks pulled together and I saw t...
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I cannot believe someone would call up and complain that a pile of snnow was blocking their view. What is this world coming to....
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Can someone please tell me why I see and saw several snowplows driving down streets that needed plowed with the blades up?
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I want to express that I understand where you are going with your post, but be practical. If a level 3 is called, that means no...
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Latest comments listed first.Right I am well aware of the duties of the sheriff's office. They are mainly responsible for delivering paper services for the court and to administer the county jail by statue. I never called deputies, cops or misunderstood what their duties are. I guess if they really want to see if the trial works, compare the numbers of drugs obtained through regular traffic stops between the three departments and see who has the most or the most sizeable amount taken from the streets. I guess it is frustrating that the citizens only hear what the sheriff's office tells them. They claim they can only respond to certain calls and othershave to be handled on the phone because of budget restrictions and man power issues but they have units that do nothing but focus on traffic stops in the city where they already have an agency. And also on I 75 where there are state troopers that patrol it everyday. I never once knocked the deputies just how the seriff's office is managed! And to really show how the information is misleading, Sgt. Cortez seized a "bag full" of marijuana, (1.25 grams) that is probably less than is used in one cigarette. How small are these bags they are using to consider that small amount a "bag full"?
To Mike,,, 3 strikes and your out has only compounded the financial crisis in California. It's really about rehabilitation. Not enough is done in that area, for big time or small time drug users! Drugs are a nasty addiction, unfortunately most people who have never experienced that really have no clue! I ask of you, do you smoke cigarettes? The only difference is they are unfortunately a legal addictive substance! Addiction is more physical than it is mental.
"Don't knock any law enforcement because they are always the first one you call when your in danger or need help just remember that".
After having our home broken in to on 2 occasions only to find the perps ourselves AND all our stolen goods- the last people I will call, even if I'm laying on the ground in a pool of blood with my entrails hanging out, is our local law enforcement!
As far as city cops on I75, I would guess by their daily experiences, the majority of illegal drugs are coming into Findlay via I75...
Yes it is something that is included in "normal" police work. There are specific characteristics that are common to drug traffickers. It is about revenue for the departments. There is only a certain portion of the shift that can be dedicated to proactive police work especially when there are limited patrols working. The Sheriff's Department is not a police department which is a common misconception. There are county responsibilities that are needed i.e. delivering warrants and subpoenas that cities do not do. I-75 is part of the targeted area due to the fact that it is one of the nation's "drug corridors". It runs from Miami to Detroit and it links several other major drug routes that run east to west I-40, I-20, I-24. It is a good thing that will help pay for their work and keep more police and deputies on the road or give them more revenue to purchase equipment that will help them enforce laws and prevent crime. Believe it or not its just facts. The trial run is for that reason to see if it works for the purpose it is intended. With the disbanding of the drug task force there still needs to be something to act at a minimum as a deterrent to keep drugs out of the county. Over 90% of all crimes can relate back to drugs, from marijuana to cocaine. Don't knock any law enforcement because they are always the first one you call when your in danger or need help just remember that. Go get the drugs and get rid of the crime and keep the crap out of the county!!!