Greg Stafford
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Over the last few weeks there have been a few threads where the Pittsboro police were mentioned and several folks have taken swipes at them. I made this a thread of its own because I think they are taking a lot of cheap shots that they do not deserve.
I deal with a large number of small town police departments in my work and Pittsboro is one of the best. These guys risk their lives and do their duty with honor and I have never once believed them to have acted in a way that is dishonest or less than competent. I appreciate what they do and believe they deserve better treatment than they have gotten on this board.
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2010, 08:21:27 AM » |
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I agree with you 100%!
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2010, 08:22:32 AM » |
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We are greatly appreciative of the Pittsboro PD and all that their officers do to keep us safe! We haven't had many one-on-one experiences but the ones we have had have been very positive! Keep up the GREAT work Pittsboro PD! You are appreciated!!  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, 10:46:41 AM » |
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Count me in as a fan too. I have never had anything but positive dealings with them and I have never witnessed anything unprofessional. Keep up the good work ladies and gentlemen.
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2010, 12:05:51 PM » |
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We have lived in downtown Pittsboro for twenty-five years. Over the course of that time, I have personally dealt with the Pittsboro Police seven or eight times, for different reasons, and been impressed with their professionalism and competency every time. Since I am close to downtown and many businesses, I have also witnessed them at work in hot pursuit - on foot - of thieves and other ne'er-do-wells. Again, I am always impressed with their ability to remain professional and on top of the situation.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 12:07:49 PM » |
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Hear hear!
Twice in the last few months, police officers have come to our door. First, when a neighbor spotted a man rooting around in our car late at night. Very polite, professional.
The second time was even better. When we had the cold snap of a month or so ago, I went out to get my child in the car early in the morning, shut the door, and the rear windshield shattered. (Daughter was fine, she thought it was funny.) It took me awhile to get the mobile windshield repairman to the house, so for several hours it was sitting out there on the street, all shattered and broken. At one point, I was working in my office upstairs and I heard a knock. Got to the door, and it was the same police officer just stopping in to make sure that everything was OK, and wondering if I needed to make a report.
_That's_ community policing. And thanks for it, PPD.
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 12:30:30 PM » |
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the most recent thread was started to address a question regarding traffic enforcement outside of the pittsboro corporate limits by pittsboro police. do you believe that they have this legal jurisdiction, and as an attorney who advertises that he represents clients charged with traffic violations, would you challenge this jurisdiction in court?
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 01:01:26 PM » |
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the most recent thread was started to address a question regarding traffic enforcement outside of the pittsboro corporate limits by pittsboro police. do you believe that they have this legal jurisdiction, and as an attorney who advertises that he represents clients charged with traffic violations, would you challenge this jurisdiction in court?
By act of legislature in the early 70’s Pittsboro police were granted enforcement jurisdiction 3 miles outside the Town corporate limit. This gave them jurisdiction over Northwood High School and other outlying areas. I too am thankful for the job our Pittsboro Police department does. Increasingly they are addressing larger Town problems on our small town budget. I appreciate their effort to increase their visibility on our highways and in our community as a proactive effort to do so. Hugh Harrington Pittsboro Town Board hh.pbo.nc@gmail.com919.533.0154 |
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 02:36:05 PM » |
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the most recent thread was started to address a question regarding traffic enforcement outside of the pittsboro corporate limits by pittsboro police. do you believe that they have this legal jurisdiction, and as an attorney who advertises that he represents clients charged with traffic violations, would you challenge this jurisdiction in court?
By act of legislature in the early 70’s Pittsboro police were granted enforcement jurisdiction 3 miles outside the Town corporate limit. This gave them jurisdiction over Northwood High School and other outlying areas. I too am thankful for the job our Pittsboro Police department does. Increasingly they are addressing larger Town problems on our small town budget. I appreciate their effort to increase their visibility on our highways and in our community as a proactive effort to do so. Hugh Harrington Pittsboro Town Board hh.pbo.nc@gmail.com919.533.0154 The Pittsboro PD are very prompt and professional...anytime I have ever had a question which could not be answered to my satisfaction or I had a specific question, David Collins The Chief has always been available to discuss your concerns....while I may not have a 100% confidence in Law Enforcement, I feel that Pittsboro has a quality force. As for the limits in town increased...when Northwood High School was on the property the sheriffs department there was no need to have the extended mileage as the schools were all inside th city limits...guess that makes too much sense...thanks Hugh for your unbiased input...as always. Pam |
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 03:47:42 PM » |
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the most recent thread was started to address a question regarding traffic enforcement outside of the pittsboro corporate limits by pittsboro police. do you believe that they have this legal jurisdiction, and as an attorney who advertises that he represents clients charged with traffic violations, would you challenge this jurisdiction in court?
Under the law they do have jurisdiction so I wouldn't challenge it in court. I do not like it a bit. Here is where I sit on this conflict that seems to be under the surface on the police threads. I am very unhappy with the creeping expansion of police powers that have occurred during my adult life. That said I also generally like the folks in law enforcement. The vast majority of them become cops for honorable reasons and take it very seriously. It is not their fault that the citizens consistently vote in a way that expands their powers. The officers simply operate under the rules set for them by others. I do know that the speeding cars approaching the intersection @ Northwood was a major topic of discussion around the courthouse before it was ever discussed on this board. The fact that the Pittsboro PD chose to address this concern does not bother me because they are following the rules that the majority of North Carolinians apparently support. It does bother me that the police authority is expanded beyond the town limits but being mad at the officer only makes his life miserable without making any headway on the problem. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 06:32:32 PM » |
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I have not lived her long but when I took it upon my self to introduce myself to them and I was welcomed and encouraged to get involved in the community. So I agree with you 100%!, Keep up the great work Pittsboro PD. Dan,CPM
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 06:34:21 PM » |
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I agree. I have never had much dealing with them as we live in the county. Who cares about jurisdiction. If they need to do a job they need to do it. The sheriffs office cannot be everywhere as this county is huge. More power to them for keeping the speeders down.
Simple math people, if you do not want to pay a ticket, do not speed!
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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 01:05:47 AM » |
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I got no beefs with Pittsboro PD,"except" having this 3 mile expansion out of their city limits. Pretty soon we out ere in the county will someday get charged for the free patrolling in another tax. It's how is starts. We've been providing a service to your area, so now we need to charge you.
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 06:41:18 AM » |
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I got no beefs with Pittsboro PD,"except" having this 3 mile expansion out of their city limits. Pretty soon we out ere in the county will someday get charged for the free patrolling in another tax. It's how is starts. We've been providing a service to your area, so now we need to charge you.
How is the expanded jurisdiction an issue with the PPD? Seems to me your issue is with the legislature? |
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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2010, 11:05:36 AM » |
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I got no beefs with Pittsboro PD,"except" having this 3 mile expansion out of their city limits. Pretty soon we out ere in the county will someday get charged for the free patrolling in another tax. It's how is starts. We've been providing a service to your area, so now we need to charge you.
How is the expanded jurisdiction an issue with the PPD? Seems to me your issue is with the legislature? agreed |
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