tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post3662772632414366151..comments2024-03-28T05:27:33.723-05:00Comments on Shoalanda: Red Bay Facing a Lawsuit?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-80347119633319841722013-06-17T09:18:20.243-05:002013-06-17T09:18:20.243-05:00I grew up outside of Red Bay, and I graduated from...I grew up outside of Red Bay, and I graduated from high school there. This story does not surprise me in the least. The Red Bay police have been unprofessional for decades. This "cop" should be punished to the fullest extent of the law, but that's very doubtful in rural Alabama. He'll probably be back on the job within a few weeks. Red Bay cops should stick to what they do best - arresting people for possession of beer. That's right. It's a dry town that still exhibits a Prohibition Era mindset. I haven't called Red Bay home for over half my life now, and I couldn't be happier about that decision. Best wishes to the well-intentioned deacon. I hope he has a speedy recovery.unclejrwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890828678618939885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-63511996349384050992013-06-17T09:04:45.216-05:002013-06-17T09:04:45.216-05:00Red Bay cops have been very unprofessional for yea...Red Bay cops have been very unprofessional for years. This is not at all surprising to me. They should stick to their regular gig ~ Arresting folks for possession of a beer.unclejrwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890828678618939885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-22657871444692194542013-06-13T08:09:20.687-05:002013-06-13T08:09:20.687-05:00Hurricane Creek Baptist Church is not located in R...Hurricane Creek Baptist Church is not located in Red Bay, AL; the church is located approximately 5 miles south of Vina, AL in Franklin County on Highway 23 (Cotton Gin Road). It is approximately 8.5 miles from Red Bay, Al. Very understandable why the deacon ask his two questions: What is going on? and do we not have county law enforcement to handle situations in the county? No reason for the harsh treatment inflicted on the church and especially on the man doing his duty as a church deacon. Did not know it is now a crime to ask simple questions - just saying......Franklin County Concerned Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979850296967490397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-8829284567576362082013-06-10T21:51:25.899-05:002013-06-10T21:51:25.899-05:00I agree that a training issue is part of the probl...I agree that a training issue is part of the problem, but RBPD officers go to the same academy as officers from all over the state. So, I think ranther than a lack of training being the issue, it's just general police training that is the issue. They go to the academy and get berated by drill sergeants like they're being prepared to storm the beach at Normandy. Why? For the most part, small town cops are essentially hall monitors, writing tickets to teenagers for spinning their tires, speeding, etc. So, why are they trained like a branch of the military? Even the way they dress and are made to cut their hair is military-like. And everything about their job is a "war". "War on drugs", "war on drunk driving", "war on crime"... It's no wonder so many of them have a soldier boy, us-vs-them mentality.<br /><br />I think RBPD's obsession with hiring those who many would consider "kids" is another part of the problem. Off the top of my head I can think of about five officers 24 or younger that the RBPD has hired in the last few years. A couple of them still live(d) with momma, when they were hired.<br /><br />Mainly, I think the problem is that most policemen are under the impression that, when it comes to dealing with citizens, THEY are the boss. And like any boss, what they say, goes. Questioning their authority or even their actions is a departure from the norm and tends to make them aggressive.<br /><br />If Red Bay would make an example out this guy, instead of giving him the paid vacation most officers get when they beat up a citizen, it would serve as a reminder to other cops that enforcing the law doesn't exempt you from the consequences of breaking it (or a 62 year old's arm!)...FTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04119302843898594706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-72645052233910720402013-06-10T16:26:34.290-05:002013-06-10T16:26:34.290-05:00Hopefully, bouncers don't break arms either . ...Hopefully, bouncers don't break arms either . . . <br />Judy Barker Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692471230520477207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-51000733333339362502013-06-09T03:50:23.195-05:002013-06-09T03:50:23.195-05:00If you have any inside info, and it appears you do...If you have any inside info, and it appears you do, please e-mail us. Note: We are neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the poster.Shoalandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516518190020271127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-30201803921592180172013-06-09T03:09:34.632-05:002013-06-09T03:09:34.632-05:00PalmerPalmerdamn tha POPOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426755209009203378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-19437144621617688552013-06-08T23:03:56.078-05:002013-06-08T23:03:56.078-05:00We're pretty sure the Baptist deacon was sligh...We're pretty sure the Baptist deacon was slightly disgusted also. Tell us, does the Franklin County Sheriff's Department show up often and threaten to arrest Red Bay officers?Shoalandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516518190020271127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-74606903250759066562013-06-08T21:59:11.322-05:002013-06-08T21:59:11.322-05:00This disgust me!! I personally know some of the Re...This disgust me!! I personally know some of the Red Bay police officers and they are very good people with families! This bashing of them is uncalled for and is very hurtful to their loved ones. This officer was only doing his job!!! I also know that these officers are VERY well trained so the "bouncer at a night club" comment is ridiculous. These men and women are willing to risk their lives everyday even in little bitty Red Bay so that they can Serve & Protect and this is the treatment they get from the public?? Really?! Like I said I'm disgusted!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986214415091531282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-14392341893218340642013-06-08T21:45:41.221-05:002013-06-08T21:45:41.221-05:00You disgust me! I personally know some of our Red ...You disgust me! I personally know some of our Red Bay police officers and they are VERY well trained and very good people who are being bashed because of a officer simply doing his job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986214415091531282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105864577540212454.post-71728563451761290142013-06-08T14:13:29.717-05:002013-06-08T14:13:29.717-05:00I know who the officer is and he's a smart ale...I know who the officer is and he's a smart alec little punk. I hope he gets the most severe punishment allowed for this and loses his job!all4capitalpunishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958115356077318930noreply@blogger.com