Citizens Plan Police and Fire Blow-Out
All the King's Horses and all the King's Men might not be able to mend the fences and cure the bad blood between the Cops and the City, but the Citizens of Fort Lauderdale think THEY can ! ...
That's why the Citizens are throwing a party. A big blow-out, a Shin-Dig you won't want to miss! It's being organized by the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations.
Ever wanted to watch the Cops raid a Crack House and tackle the bad guys, or stand by as the FireFighters save an accident victim trapped in their smashed and smoldering car.
You'll be able to at this creative celebration.
Do you think that recognizing the Cops and FireFighters that put their lives on the line daily is something you could be part of? .......... then read on ......
You'll remember that the City and the Public Safety Unions recently finished a bruising year-long battle over pay and benefits. It got ugly, real ugly. It's unclear whether the Unions or the City eventually won.
But one thing is clear. The Citizens could have been the losers.
Morale in the rank and file was heavily damaged.
It's hard, if not impossible, to quantify what consequences poor morale might deliver. But in the case of Police and FireFighters, it could mean life or death, and the Citizens are not waiting for a study. They are throwing this party to let Police and Fire know they're appreciated.
So put this on your calendar.
Police and FireFighter Recognition Night
... on National Night Out Against Crime ...
Tuesday, August 5th .... 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Holiday Park.......Fort Lauderdale, Florida
And if that's not enough, everyone gets fed for free! If you need more information, or want to help with this event, send an e-mail to the Event's Chairperson (me!) at Tim@TimSmith.com, or call me at 954-822-4727........
That's why the Citizens are throwing a party. A big blow-out, a Shin-Dig you won't want to miss! It's being organized by the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations.
Ever wanted to watch the Cops raid a Crack House and tackle the bad guys, or stand by as the FireFighters save an accident victim trapped in their smashed and smoldering car.
You'll be able to at this creative celebration.
Do you think that recognizing the Cops and FireFighters that put their lives on the line daily is something you could be part of? .......... then read on ......
You'll remember that the City and the Public Safety Unions recently finished a bruising year-long battle over pay and benefits. It got ugly, real ugly. It's unclear whether the Unions or the City eventually won.
But one thing is clear. The Citizens could have been the losers.
Morale in the rank and file was heavily damaged.
It's hard, if not impossible, to quantify what consequences poor morale might deliver. But in the case of Police and FireFighters, it could mean life or death, and the Citizens are not waiting for a study. They are throwing this party to let Police and Fire know they're appreciated.
So put this on your calendar.
Police and FireFighter Recognition Night
... on National Night Out Against Crime ...
Tuesday, August 5th .... 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Holiday Park.......Fort Lauderdale, Florida
And if that's not enough, everyone gets fed for free! If you need more information, or want to help with this event, send an e-mail to the Event's Chairperson (me!) at Tim@TimSmith.com, or call me at 954-822-4727........
I doubt Lafontaine will be there after his comments about the flpd this week.
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Great Idea Tim, The Police and Fire Department deserve our thanks and appreciation. Morale is very low and I want to let them know I care. And just last night there appearently was a robbery in the Residentail area of my home. There were five police cars and the fire rescue and fire truck on 19st and Miami Road. I sleep at night knowing they are a phone call away.
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Great idea Tim! Of course you already know what I thought about this idea. I will be giving you a call or email you as far as playing a part of this wonderful idea. However, I may not be able to help out as much now since I had the accident. Wished it was FLPD that responded to the call instead of BSO, the accident would have been handled with more "Professionalism!" Get a cute young deputy, a cute young driver, some small talk, ends up deputy giving her his name & phone number for her to give him a call so they can get together to go out. Is this why I pay taxes?
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