October 13, 2009 Meeting

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October 13, 2009

Patricia Hamn, President presides over her first members meeting.

Sheriff John Rutherford

with Ray Turner 1st VP

Ray's "Six Critical Questions" for the Sheriff!

1.	What did you really want to be when you grew up? Sandy Kofax
2.	Do you ever put on a cowboy hat and play like you are John Wayne? Yes
3.	What is your favorite sandwich shop on the northside? Famous Sandwiches
4.	For the ag folks here, what barnyard critter does your wife say you act like when you first get up and which one does she look like? Bull and _ _ _ _ _?
5.	Have you fixed a ticket? No
6.	How many doughnuts can you eat at one time? None they make me sick!

Sheriff

Sheriff Rutherford

In answer to the question, “what barnyard critter would you say you most resembled when you get up in the morning?” Sheriff John Rutherford responded that he thought his wife would say: “a bull!” Along with the fun our top police officer brought the attendance up to date on several issues.

The crime rate is down by 10% and the prosecution rate is up. He expressed gratitude to State Attorney Angela Corey for her aggressive approach in dealing with felony crimes. His concern was crowding in the jail due to the slow judicial process and stated that an increase in judicial calendar activity would dramatically help. This brought a very positive response from the membership. One of his points was to thank all SHADCO (Sheriff’s Advisory Committee) members for the efforts in community relations and support.

Questions and answers followed his presentation and one question of importance was the system of “call back” notification to a community at large when a crime or series of crimes were being committed in the area. While he stated that the cost was very expensive the results were worth the expense when the system was employed. The system has been used to notify communities of missing children, home burglaries and other notifications of critical nature.

Sheriff John Rutherford brought as his guests the new Lieutenant in charge of PAL (Police Athletic League) Derrick Mitchell, Sr. and it’s Deputy Executive Director Renee Naughton.

Ray Turner, "Corey-Kerlin"

Sheriff & Ray

Sheriff & Ray having some fun.

Glenn Fowler 2nd VP

Paul Forte Past President Honors his 2009 Board

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