Poor judgement
One of the things that bugs me about this whole Ira Edwards thing is somewhat touched on in this well argued editorial by the Athens Banner-Herald, and that's this is a troubling judgement call on the sheriff's part.
Understandably, Edwards feels a need to trust and assist a fellow family member, and I don't fault him for that at all. The problem, however, is that as one of the community's top law enforcement officials, he's supposed to separate those personal feelings from his official duties. It's apparent that he failed to do just that (particularly in light of the fact that Houston County specifically requested that he be extradited and not released).
Again, equally as troubling is the fact that he's using the excuse that he needs a new jail as justification for the release. Rather than be an individual who exercised bad judgement, he's trying to frame this as something where he's the victim.
Understandably, Edwards feels a need to trust and assist a fellow family member, and I don't fault him for that at all. The problem, however, is that as one of the community's top law enforcement officials, he's supposed to separate those personal feelings from his official duties. It's apparent that he failed to do just that (particularly in light of the fact that Houston County specifically requested that he be extradited and not released).
Again, equally as troubling is the fact that he's using the excuse that he needs a new jail as justification for the release. Rather than be an individual who exercised bad judgement, he's trying to frame this as something where he's the victim.
posted by Jmac at 12:14 PM
4 Comments:
He is the victim--of a vindictative local press. Beats me why, but when the ABH gets it in for you, they don't let go easily.
Ask the Clarke Co School District.
Reggie
Vindictative?
So who's going to run for that job? ... I though Mayor was a thankless job, but holy cow, I thank Her Honor all the time. I can't remember ever, ever, ever, being anything but embarrassed by this Sheriff. It will take quite an administrator to do a great job at this, and effective administrators aren't the same thing as good candidates for office, except in very rare instances... like our two female Mayors have been.
Has anyone heard of anyone even considering running for this?
Does anyone have any ideas of anyone who would do a great job?
What is needed for Sheriff is someone w/ excellent management skills and book-keeping skills. Given that most law enforcement in ACC is done by teh Police Dept, not the Sheriff's Dept, management skills are more important than law enforcement skills, IMO.
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