Scott Israel's November election immediately set off alarm bells in courthouse circles regarding the highly successful Pretrial Release program. Powerful bondsmen were early supporters of Israel, and their distaste for the program has been aired everywhere from the courthouse cafe to the County Commission. Early feedback after the election was positive, namely "not to worry" about Pretrial, but today we're hearing something entirely different.
Notices have reportedly been sent out notifying Pretrial's top brass that their services will no longer be required after January 8th. Whether it's a house cleaning to reward Israel supporters with the vacated top level positions, or a clear indication Pretrial as we know it is doomed, remains to be seen. In any event, if true, it's a shame. The program has been a tremendous success, largely due to the efforts of the current management team. To cut them loose after years of dedicated service in the name of politics, or as a prelude to gutting the program in the name of capitalism, results in a major disservice to the citizens of Broward County.
Developing ...
*UPDATE* - a source in the Israel camp reports this is merely a change in personnel, on par with other changes being made in the upper echelons over at BSO. Sad news for Pretrial's current management, but heartening to hear major changes may not be forthcoming in Pretrial's current practices ...
GOOD NEWS FOR A COURTHOUSE REGULAR:
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COLONEL AL POLLOCK
BSO'S NEW COMMAND STAFF LEADERSHIP
SS: Israel fires 26, unveils command staff
Notices have reportedly been sent out notifying Pretrial's top brass that their services will no longer be required after January 8th. Whether it's a house cleaning to reward Israel supporters with the vacated top level positions, or a clear indication Pretrial as we know it is doomed, remains to be seen. In any event, if true, it's a shame. The program has been a tremendous success, largely due to the efforts of the current management team. To cut them loose after years of dedicated service in the name of politics, or as a prelude to gutting the program in the name of capitalism, results in a major disservice to the citizens of Broward County.
Developing ...
*UPDATE* - a source in the Israel camp reports this is merely a change in personnel, on par with other changes being made in the upper echelons over at BSO. Sad news for Pretrial's current management, but heartening to hear major changes may not be forthcoming in Pretrial's current practices ...
GOOD NEWS FOR A COURTHOUSE REGULAR:
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
COLONEL AL POLLOCK
BSO'S NEW COMMAND STAFF LEADERSHIP
SS: Israel fires 26, unveils command staff
