Although, we do not like the challenge our community experienced yesterday, with the 2 missing children, the amazing efforts, immediate efforts, of the LCSO and the Estero community, epitomize the true meaning of "unity in the community". Kudos to Sheriff Scott and his team, for their crisis mode abilities, and for never giving up.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Section proudly brings you our most recent Safety and Security Tip and reminds everyone to share this information with your co-workers, family, friends, and neighbors. You never know when the information you share could help someone. fraud alert>>
One Scam Sure To Ruin Your Summer Vacation Plans. Sheriff Scotts Release>>
A scammer claiming to be from the “Sheriff’s Office” contacted a resident this week trying to
pull off what is known as the “Jury Duty” scam. see release Daily Traffic Enforcement UpdateThursday, May 8, 2014 The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts to increase traffic safety awareness and education, plus to emphasize the importance of obeying traffic laws to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and death on Lee County roads. On Friday, May 9, 2014, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement:
Citations Issued: 44 Written Warnings Issued: 210 Citizens can help by letting us know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or impaired drivers and by their compliance with the rules of the road. To get in touch with one of our traffic deputies call (239) 477-1000. If you see a reckless or drunk driver while you are traveling in your motor vehicle in Lee County, dial 9-1-1. This traffic enforcement advisory is available each day on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.sheriffleefl.org. Everyone is reminded to “Fasten Your Seat Belts, be courteous to drivers and pedestrians and together we can reduce traffic related fatalities, injuries and property damage. Note: The Ten Commandments for Safe Driving in Lee County include: # 9 - "I WILL NOT be Distracted While Driving" and # 8 - "I WILL be a Defensive Driver". Please drive safely. We will remember their courage, strength and spirit on May 16th at the Southwest Florida Public Service
Academy located at 4312 Michigan Ave. in Fort Myers. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. read full story and LCSO monthly report here>> As recently as yesterday, I am still responding to media members asking if I am considering a run for the Congressional seat currently occupied by Trey Radel. I have been very consistent with my answer all along, and I submit the following as clarification of my position. Feel free to share this as you deem appropriate and have a great weekend.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MuchMuch Much has been said and written since the startling revelations that Congressman Trey Radel bought cocaine from undercover cops in our nation’s capitol. While Radel returned to his Congressional office following a microwave stint in rehab and a gaggle of rehearsed apologies, I have hundreds of inmates in our jail that are unable to return to their home due to similar or lesser drug offenses. The sad reality is that Trey Radel does not even qualify to drive a Lee County school bus at this point, yet he occupies a seat in Congress. I have fired Deputies for less and the brave military personnel potentially affected by a Radel vote would be dishonorably discharged had they done what he did. Surely nobody believes that Trey Radel is the very best that Southwest Florida has to represent us. Media professionals like Patrick Nolan (FOX), Kellie Burns (NBC), and Amanda Ballard (WINK) have done remarkable jobs pressing Radel with legitimate questions we all deserve answers to but he continues to sing out of tune with choreographed replies. He reduces hard questions about his cocaine use to a testimony of alcoholism and refuses to come clean about specifics that would lend perspective to the depth of his criminal behavior. Specifics the people he represents deserve answers to. Was he abusing alcohol and/or using drugs during his campaign? Did his wife know of these transgressions when she was on television touting her husband’s integrity and fitness to serve? Why did he wait so long to announce his misdeeds and how could he possibly go through with that high dollar fundraiser in Grey Oakes just days after his arrest? The depth of his deceit seems bottomless as he expects us to believe that the political cycle just around the corner is the furthest thing from his mind. Then why go through with that fundraiser? Why contact candidate rehabilitation experts during his brief time in rehab? Why not do the honorable thing and step down? The answers are clear to me. Trey Radel hopes the bar and standard in our country has been lowered to the point that he can limbo back into office despite his inexcusable conduct. Trey Radel was not properly vetted during his inaugural run for office and despite red flags like his penchant for pornographic websites; he was elevated to a pedestal by lapdogs like the News-Press who now try to retreat from their glowing endorsements. I have been overwhelmed by the call from many that I run for Radel’s seat, and though humbled, I am a man of unwavering commitment to my position as Sheriff and my chosen career in law enforcement. I wish Trey Radel all the best in his personal life; however, I will be a staunch advocate for his political replacement, and I plan to vigorously support viable candidates at every opportunity. Whatever political capital I have will be brought to bear ensuring that the decency we deserve is restored to the 19th congressional district. Mike |
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