Police Chief Adderley's Doing It!
It is certainly not well known. Could even be considered confidential, clandestine, covert, a well kept City Secret!
That's right, Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Frank Adderley has recently been caught on camera.........
......... On Patrol ! ..... just like a rank and file Patrolman!
Adderley on Patrol
..... Seems Adderley wants to keep a connection with the streets, and has been quietly checking out a Patrol Car and hitting the streets.
Adderley, who joined the force as a Patrolman in 1980 and was promoted to Chief in May 2008, was seen here on a recent Saturday morning in a NW part of the City checking up on the troops, and the streets.
Patrolling Police Chiefs are a rarity, made famous by now retired Charleston, South Carolina Police Chief Reuben Greenberg, a black Orthodox Jew, who suited up like a Patrolman every Wednesday and manned a foot patrol in Downtown Charleston. He is considered one of the early developers of the Community Policing model of Policing.
When asked how he was able to find time to actually roll out as a Patrolman, Chief Adderley cracked "I have a lot more time on evenings and weekends then I used to". Those that have followed Adderley's rather unusual public history will understand his intended pun.
So beware, if you get pulled over next week after crawling through that Stop Sign, it just might be the Chief of Police with the ticket book!
That's right, Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Frank Adderley has recently been caught on camera.........
......... On Patrol ! ..... just like a rank and file Patrolman!
Adderley on Patrol
..... Seems Adderley wants to keep a connection with the streets, and has been quietly checking out a Patrol Car and hitting the streets.
Adderley, who joined the force as a Patrolman in 1980 and was promoted to Chief in May 2008, was seen here on a recent Saturday morning in a NW part of the City checking up on the troops, and the streets.
Patrolling Police Chiefs are a rarity, made famous by now retired Charleston, South Carolina Police Chief Reuben Greenberg, a black Orthodox Jew, who suited up like a Patrolman every Wednesday and manned a foot patrol in Downtown Charleston. He is considered one of the early developers of the Community Policing model of Policing.
When asked how he was able to find time to actually roll out as a Patrolman, Chief Adderley cracked "I have a lot more time on evenings and weekends then I used to". Those that have followed Adderley's rather unusual public history will understand his intended pun.
So beware, if you get pulled over next week after crawling through that Stop Sign, it just might be the Chief of Police with the ticket book!
Jeez a refreshing blog! Almost restores a sense of confidence in public servants who take their roles seriously. What's this city coming to? Gremlin wonders....
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Yeah. Almost makes me forget about his wife taking those potshots at him. Almost.
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There are not enough nice things to say about Frank Adderley. He is a great guy and friend and we are not surprised that he stays grounded in the community! We are very fortunate to have him! Hey Frank - you should have run for office!
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I've never seen him on the East Side, but at least he's not so impressed with himself that he won't go on patrol. This is a HUGE IMPROVEMENT over the former chief (fired by the City Manager), who did his best to create distance between us.
Great job, Chief Adderley! Maybe we should call you Cannonball Adderley! You continue to make the other guy -- what was his name -- Bruce Roberts -- look very, very bad.
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We couldn't ask for a better Chief of Police. He is so involved with his team and the communities.
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Glad to hear Chief Adderley is doing it!!! What a great show of support to his team.
I am an employer that has earned the respect of my staff by actually performing tasks side by side with them.
This speaks volumes about the type of leader one might be.
I have been delighted with the leadership the new Chief has taken,and this new tactic is just icing on the cake.
Something on my comical side also tells me that the Chief may be helpful to his comrades in the event of a foot chase!!!
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Reminds me of Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham. Good for Chief Adderley! Keep in touch with us - we feel like you hear us.
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i love it!!! frank adderly out on the streets....that's great, what a guy. i think he should do a patrol with captain blasz. take them all to the pokey!!
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