tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post5642442171835025840..comments2015-01-08T05:31:40.715-08:00Comments on Blog of Irreverence: Good Police Chief, Bad MayorBlog of Irreverencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402136051019300830noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-14047951979631627992010-05-16T13:57:15.729-07:002010-05-16T13:57:15.729-07:00I have to tell you Anonymous. To further check up ...I have to tell you Anonymous. To further check up on myself, I looked into a bunch of Police Departments who received the VERY SAME letter. Seriously, no kidding. It is a form letter that only seems to serve the purpose of showing the public the DOJ is doing something. The more in depth reports aren't much better. <br /><br />Also, if you delve further into the blame game with the Police Department you will find that Lenny did request training budget increase as well as personnel increases and was denied by the very person arrested recently for illegal weapons possession, Ralph Mauro.Blog of Irreverencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402136051019300830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-52496149231321247242010-04-29T18:23:56.609-07:002010-04-29T18:23:56.609-07:00While I feel that Mayor Capone-Almon may have been...While I feel that Mayor Capone-Almon may have been premature in suspending Chief Gallo, and that she should wait until the full DOJ investigation is complete, to say that the letter from DOJ could have been sent to any small town police department is ridiculous. To also say that the EHPD is run just fine is also incredible. The letter makes six or seven points about outdated practices, lack of re-training, lack of internal investigations, etc. It does not cost tons of money to keep up to date with current practices and to make sure your reports and record-keeping are accurate and timely. It's obvious this police department has not been run well. And yes, both parties are playing politics, I agree. But, as someone who grew up in East Haven when it was known as the "Lily White Town", it's obvious that many of its citizens do not like the fact that people of color are now living there. I'm sorry, but there should be no room for racism in this dialogue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-44027182429032801602010-04-29T11:08:44.700-07:002010-04-29T11:08:44.700-07:00She is a joke!She is a joke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-40095964306132625862010-04-29T05:54:53.144-07:002010-04-29T05:54:53.144-07:00I as a taxpayer read this with interest.We of East...I as a taxpayer read this with interest.We of East Haven are proud people and yes we did have affluent folk move into town for a period in time (I am a rel estate agent and primarily sell in East Haven) How ever your blog is riddled with truth name calling should not take place....Once in public office your life becomes an open book but should not be the reason you vote or don't vote for someone...Results should be a determing factor and the results I see in town have not been very good... I have been a Democrat my whole life but changed to Republican because of what is happening in town.The spending (while everyone is tighting their belts) is out of control.Our mill rate is going up the legal limit (without referendum)and that won't even cover the debt we are in...So games are being played.As far as the police department goes they were behind April when first elected but needless to say they are not happy with her today! Its ashame as I really thought a woman in office would do a good job but have been proven wrong by the woman(girl) we put there...We definitly need a change here and it can't come soon enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-50533100063330462592010-04-26T10:12:28.488-07:002010-04-26T10:12:28.488-07:00GIVE ME A BREAK-THERE ARE NO POLICE CRUISERS IN MY...GIVE ME A BREAK-THERE ARE NO POLICE CRUISERS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD-WHY? NO CRIME ! IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE DOWNTOWN HISPANIC NEIGHBORHOOD THE POLICE SHOULD BE THERE TICKETING VEHICLES AND DOING WHAT IS CALLED GOOD POLICE WORK- THE MAYOR MUST BE KIDDING !!! PAUL BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-46076682809906941592010-04-22T20:04:17.753-07:002010-04-22T20:04:17.753-07:00Pizza-Vino,
I completely understand where you are...Pizza-Vino,<br /><br />I completely understand where you are coming from.<br /><br />But, I can tell you this from an insider's point of view: you are safe with Lenny, you are NOT safe with the Mayor; for what that's worth. Maybe it is not worth the $5000., I am not smart enough to know. But, you should know the truth, should you not?<br /><br />Thank you for he comment. I wish you well, you have the right idea in mind.Blog of Irreverencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402136051019300830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-46135554405289073432010-04-22T17:28:06.485-07:002010-04-22T17:28:06.485-07:00I can't believe how many typos I made. I was ...I can't believe how many typos I made. I was in too much of a hurry I guess.<br /><br />Anyway, yes, bring back Joe!!! ;-]Paul from FBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-64253142045854087312010-04-22T15:08:41.079-07:002010-04-22T15:08:41.079-07:00Joe was voted out for a reason and don't think...Joe was voted out for a reason and don't think we should put him back. While he kept taxes low, he also went back on promises involving the airport. Maybe he's a nice guy, but he lied to me personally one of the only times I met him. A real scumbag. I'm also not happy with Capone for wasting our tax money recently. But you have to remember that the Police department here in East Haven have always been against April Capone from day one. It was a political decision to arrest Capone for that beach incident. And now it's probably a political decision to go after the Police Chief now. All in all it's just a waste of my $5000/yr property tax.Pizza-Vinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-89312083597244306562010-04-22T13:49:29.353-07:002010-04-22T13:49:29.353-07:00Paul, I say Bring Back Joe!Paul, I say Bring Back Joe!Blog of Irreverencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402136051019300830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938180360443487224.post-48209537716274279002010-04-22T11:38:43.823-07:002010-04-22T11:38:43.823-07:00I share your sentiments about Joe Maturo. joe is a...I share your sentiments about Joe Maturo. joe is a friend of the family and a dedicated public servant, on top of being an all-around nice guy. <br /><br />I don't know Lenny Gallo very well, but I have met him at a Police Commissioner's Association meeting and know of him through my many friends in the New Haven PD. A stand-up guy of there ever was one. <br /><br />Finally, I think you went too easy on Al Capone - er - ah - April Capone-Almon. (I get confused, she and Al look so much alike.) This really should be her final term in office, and a sensibel person put in to replace her.Paul from FBnoreply@blogger.com