RCSD

[Anonymous]

Is it just me or is RCSD the place where people who are ran off from other departments go. Beeler, J. Bass (wait that's my pizza and magazine!), C. Alexander (I didn't run that stop sign. Oops!).

[Anonymous]

Nope...must just be you.

[swampfox]

I have always found the deputies of the Richland County Sheriff's Dept. to be several notches above other local PDs. Very professional and dedicated.

Unfortunately I can't say the same for the administrative staff at the main office on Two Notch Road.

[Anonymous]

Your right on about the Staff on Two Notch Rd.

:finga:

[Anonymous]

Why don't RCSD Deputies wear name tags?

[Anonymous]

Why don't RCSD Deputies wear name tags?

Theres a joke in there somewhere. :lol:

[Anonymous]

NO joke, why don't they. Every agency I ever worked at has the uniformed officers wearing name tags. Most of not all RCDS uniform types don't wear name tags.

[Anonymous]

So that you will introduce yourself and ask for their name, just as you would anyone else you run into.

[Anonymous]

Is it just me or is RCSD the place where people who are ran off from other departments go. Beeler, J. Bass (wait that's my pizza and magazine!), C. Alexander (I didn't run that stop sign. Oops!). And of all the officers fired and charged with ofenses, all came from other agencies. who is screning these applicants. Or i guess if you are a minority or fit a mold of physical fitness it doesn't matter about your morals and ability.hmmm.

[Anonymous]

I have always found the deputies of the Richland County Sheriff's Dept. to be several notches above other local PDs. Very professional and dedicated.

Unfortunately I can't say the same for the administrative staff at the main office on Two Notch Road.

You mean those IA guys?

[swampfox]

I don't know what IA means. I've been to the Two Notch Road HQ a few times on matters having to do with school crimes, and the paperwork always seems to be unavailable, the officer handling the case never available, and they never returned calls.

I understand, in these cases, that there are many problems that law enforcement runs into trying to get the solicitor and the courts to do their parts, but the behavior I experienced can only be called unprofessional.

[Unregistered]

You are right there are alot of former Colonels from the Highway Partol over there that got run off for different reasons(women) and such........

[Unregistered]

It all starts with Leon Lott. His problem he likes to be on TV. How many murders have been committed in Richland County this year alone? Compare that with Lexington or other large counties. Every night the news is all about who was murdered or who got robbed in Richland County. The city of Columbia is another problem. Lott wants to be the chief of SLED so bad he can't stand it. Tonight he was on TV talking about the eye scan. It is a great tool to identify children, which I hope we never have to use. He is very proud to be the first to have this new tool, but how will it help you when your love one has been shot to death? The arrogance over there on Two Notch Road is disgraceful. Why? Because they don't have anything to be arrogant about. All the new tools in the world is not going to help you if you can not do "basic proactive" law enforcement. It must be nice to be his wife too. I am sure being married to the Don Johnson wannabe played no part on her getting the Chief Inspector (one person unit- her!)position at the DMV. Clueless....

[Unregistered]

It all starts with Leon Lott. His problem he likes to be on TV. How many murders have been committed in Richland County this year alone? Compare that with Lexington or other large counties. Every night the news is all about who was murdered or who got robbed in Richland County. The city of Columbia is another problem. Lott wants to be the chief of SLED so bad he can't stand it. Tonight he was on TV talking about the eye scan. It is a great tool to identify children, which I hope we never have to use. He is very proud to be the first to have this new tool, but how will it help you when your love one has been shot to death? The arrogance over there on Two Notch Road is disgraceful. Why? Because they don't have anything to be arrogant about. All the new tools in the world is not going to help you if you can not do "basic proactive" law enforcement. It must be nice to be his wife too. I am sure being married to the Don Johnson wannabe played no part on her getting the Chief Inspector (one person unit- her!)position at the DMV. Clueless....

By the way, what did you get fired for?

[Unregistered]

By the way, what did you get fired for?

I have never been fired from any job. And why would you ask a question like that? Is the truth uncomfortable?

[I. B. Wright]

Then why were you ask to resign. I have gotten to know Mr. Lott in the last couple of years and if you know him then you know that he is probably one of the hardest working sitting sheriffs that there is. You might want to take a look at the crime stats since he took office. He is the most accessible sheriff that I know, and I do know quite a few of them.

[Unregistered]

Then why were you ask to resign. I have gotten to know Mr. Lott in the last couple of years and if you know him then you know that he is probably one of the hardest working sitting sheriffs that there is. You might want to take a look at the crime stats since he took office. He is the most accessible sheriff that I know, and I do know quite a few of them.

Okay, let me say it this way. I have never been fired, nor have I ever been asked to resign. PERIOD. I do not have an agenda against this sheriff nor any other. I am not in law eforcement. Do I have to be fired, asked to resign to have an opinion about a sheriff. Sure, I bet he is accessible, why wouldn't he? We elected him, didn't we? So, the basic requirements you mentioned makes him a great sheriff? Let's look at those stats... You must be blind or deaf not to notice all the robberies, shootings and murders in Richland County. Or do we live in a bubble away from the rest of us?

[Unregistered]

Okay, let me say it this way. I have never been fired, nor have I ever been asked to resign. PERIOD. I do not have an agenda against this sheriff nor any other. I am not in law eforcement. Do I have to be fired, asked to resign to have an opinion about a sheriff. Sure, I bet he is accessible, why wouldn't he? We elected him, didn't we? So, the basic requirements you mentioned makes him a great sheriff? Let's look at those stats... You must be blind or deaf not to notice all the robberies, shootings and murders in Richland County. Or do we live in a bubble away from the rest of us?

when you start hacking on his wife that sounds like you have some type of vendeta or something.

so what about those stats? the way I understand it, it looks like crime in down across the board. are those the stats you are talking about?

[Unregistered]

when you start hacking on his wife that sounds like you have some type of vendeta or something.

so what about those stats? the way I understand it, it looks like crime in down across the board. are those the stats you are talking about?

Does it sound like I am hacking his wife? Or did I point out how a position, that may have been obtained, that has the appearance of being...suspicious? I guess I must be watching the news from my Direct TV about murders, unsolved murders, and shootings on the west coast. I guess if we put our heads in the sand long enough we will think everything is rosey. Sorry to offend you Mr. Lott.

[1096]

Name tags suck. The less stuff to pin on the better. I say get shirts embroidered if its that important. :o)

[Unregistered]

Does it sound like I am hacking his wife? Or did I point out how a position, that may have been obtained, that has the appearance of being...suspicious? I guess I must be watching the news from my Direct TV about murders, unsolved murders, and shootings on the west coast. I guess if we put our heads in the sand long enough we will think everything is rosey. Sorry to offend you Mr. Lott.

funny you should say that. because your posts have the "appearance" of someone who was fired or something from the sheriffs office. They still have that "appearance". or maybe you were applying for the job that that his wife has.

but it you want to talk about the crimes then lets talk about the crimes. has crime gone up or down in richalnd county? do you even know?

[Unregistered]

funny you should say that. because your posts have the "appearance" of someone who was fired or something from the sheriffs office. They still have that "appearance". or maybe you were applying for the job that that his wife has.

but it you want to talk about the crimes then lets talk about the crimes. has crime gone up or down in richalnd county? do you even know?

If you reall think crimes in Richland County have gone down, then I will never convience you different. I don't know the exact figures you ask. However, I do watch the news EVERY night, do you? Just the past two weeks I can recall someone shot while sitting in their blue car. Then one was shot who let two people into his house. Then one was shot at his parents yard. Yes, all were murdered. You don't need to be "rocket scientist" to figure it out. Wow, questioning the crime rate (murders) in our county and the employment of the sheriff's wife (not posted, just appointed) makes me a sour grape? I guess when I question this governor makes me appear that I was upset because I couln't be trhe governor? Are you serious? I am happy with my job of 16 years, in the private sector, thank you. Good day sheriff!

[Unregistered]

The crime rate has gone up significantly in the region 1 area (lower richland) more and more of this "gang" activity. They do not have enough deputies out on the road. 8 on a great day to cover all of the country area, usually only about 5 or 6.

First off the problem started when they took the radar out of the cars. Now they have the WONDERFUL traffic team out and about which you MIGHT only see from 8-5pm.

The investigations unit is a JOKE.

CAT team does NOTHING.

I have also seen, on many many accounts, deputies park behind buildings and sleep for an hour or two. They need to be out patrolling instead of sitting behind a dark bank building catching some Z's. Now there are some great deputies around, don't get me wrong. Lott has picked some great people, and as with any profession, you get your bad and your good, but they need to implement the "Community Oriented Policing". Rarely do you ever see a deputy out and about in the communities. They work a 12 hour shift, and we expect them to be doing their job the whole 12 hours, not 9 or 10 hours. the public pays them to work, not sleep. I don't know about anyone else, but if you sleep, you have no time to work, and if you work then you have no time to sleep!!

[Unregistered]

If you reall think crimes in Richland County have gone down, then I will never convience you different. I don't know the exact figures you ask. However, I do watch the news EVERY night, do you? Just the past two weeks I can recall someone shot while sitting in their blue car. Then one was shot who let two people into his house. Then one was shot at his parents yard. Yes, all were murdered. You don't need to be "rocket scientist" to figure it out. Wow, questioning the crime rate (murders) in our county and the employment of the sheriff's wife (not posted, just appointed) makes me a sour grape? I guess when I question this governor makes me appear that I was upset because I couln't be trhe governor? Are you serious? I am happy with my job of 16 years, in the private sector, thank you. Good day sheriff!

when I'm talking about the crime rates I am talking about the actual rates of crime as reported to the FBI. sensational stories on the evening news are not the actual crime rates.

no wonder you were fired (sorry, "resigned"). you seem to have very serious problems with the facts.

[Unregistered]

when I'm talking about the crime rates I am talking about the actual rates of crime as reported to the FBI. sensational stories on the evening news are not the actual crime rates.

no wonder you were fired (sorry, "resigned"). you seem to have very serious problems with the facts.

You’re a dumb ass!! How many different ways can I say it idiot. If that is your only response, I must have been fired your dumber than you look. You are a product of Lott, head so far stuck up you’re a#s (or his) that everything smells rosy. However, when you are a citizen of this county and concerned with all the shootings, gang activity and murders it is a fact of life! "Sensational stories on the TV". So, murders and shooting aren't reported to the FBI? Duh! WOW, do I feel sorry for you. If that was one of my family members that was killed by a thug, that statement incites an outrange you wouldn’t want to face!! Please jerk, keep watching “Barney” and hum the tune, “I love you , you love me were a happy family with a great big hug………everything's fine in Richland county" LOSER!!!!

[Unregistered]

You’re a dumb ass!! How many different ways can I say it idiot. If that is your only response, I must have been fired your dumber than you look. You are a product of Lott, head so far stuck up you’re a#s (or his) that everything smells rosy. However, when you are a citizen of this county and concerned with all the shootings, gang activity and murders it is a fact of life! "Sensational stories on the TV". So, murders and shooting aren't reported to the FBI? Duh! WOW, do I feel sorry for you. If that was one of my family members that was killed by a thug, that statement incites an outrange you wouldn’t want to face!! Please jerk, keep watching “Barney” and hum the tune, “I love you , you love me were a happy family with a great big hug………everything's fine in Richland county" LOSER!!!!

Mr. Lott, You’re a dumb ass!! How many different ways can I say it idiot. If that is your only response, I must have been fired your dumber than you look. You are a product of Lott, head so far stuck up you’re a#s (or his) that everything smells rosy. However, when you are a citizen of this county and concerned with all the shootings, gang activity and murders it is a fact of life! "Sensational stories on the TV". So, murders and shooting aren't reported to the FBI? Its obvious you don't know what your talking about!!!Duh! WOW, do I feel sorry for you. If that was one of my family members that was killed by a thug, that statement incites an outrange you wouldn’t want to face!! Please jerk, keep watching “Barney” and hum the tune, “I love you , you love me were a happy family with a great big hug………everything's fine in Richland county" LOSER!!!!

[Unregistered]

Did he shoot Lott's dog? Are any negroes involved in the murders and other crimes?

[Unregistered]

08-09-05

Another murder in Richland county. How many is that mr. Lott? Don't know anything about it, you were on TV?, again. How nice......

[RCSD]

Three more murders this week (two guys and one girl). They say it is drug related....How many is that in Richland County this year??

[Kronos]

2005 is almost over. Just curious, where can we get the stat's on the number of murders in Richland County? City of Columbia? and Lexington County County? :duh:

[Unregistered guest]

leon lott is a joke and only cares about himself. Like riding his small child on a four wheeler on a public road in his neighborhood if it were anybody else it would be against state law and that person would get a traffic ticket but not the holier than though leon lott and that is just one thing how many others are there that people dont know about? If one of his deputies were caught doing something like this they would be fired.

[Guest7x]

leon lott is a joke and only cares about himself. Like riding his small child on a four wheeler on a public road in his neighborhood if it were anybody else it would be against state law and that person would get a traffic ticket but not the holier than though leon lott and that is just one thing how many others are there that people dont know about? If one of his deputies were caught doing something like this they would be fired.

Personal experience?

[ZooFuzz]

A Richland County deputy has received a statewide medal for saving the life of a fellow officer.
Deputy Chief Sam Berkheimer was presented the South Carolina Sheriff's Association Life Saving Medal for saving a choking captain during lunch.
The award was presented Saturday by Sheriff Leon Lott at the department's Christmas banquet.
Berkheimer supervises the Uniform Division of the Richland County Sheriff's Department. He was at a lunch Nov. 1 with several Uniform Division captains when Capt. Cole Porter began choking. Berkheimer realized what was happening and forced the food out of Porter's airway with the Heimlich maneuver. "My only thoughts were that if the chief was not successful, I was going to die right there in the restaurant," Porter said.


WAY TA GO CHIEF!!!!!!

[Captain Worley]

I'm sure Paul on C will chime in with some charming thoughts on this.

[ZooFuzz]

No Prob. I got Paul's number!!!!

[Captain Worley]

HAHAHA

Late one night, on Cresswell, a phone rings. Paul stumbles to the phone and groggily coaks a hello.

"Paul," a voice whispers, "It's Zoo. Just wanted to say hi."

Click.

BUWAHA!!!

[ZooFuzz]

HAHAHA

Late one night, on Cresswell, a phone rings. Paul stumbles to the phone and groggily coaks a hello.

"Paul," a voice whispers, "It's Zoo. Just wanted to say hi."

Click.

BUWAHA!!!





Only...The Shadow Knows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gator96]

BUWAHA!!!

BWAAHAHAH HAHAHAHAHHA!!! :lmao:

[SC-NREMT-P]

It all starts with Leon Lott. His problem he likes to be on TV. How many murders have been committed in Richland County this year alone? Compare that with Lexington or other large counties. Every night the news is all about who was murdered or who got robbed in Richland County. The city of Columbia is another problem. Lott wants to be the chief of SLED so bad he can't stand it. Tonight he was on TV talking about the eye scan. It is a great tool to identify children, which I hope we never have to use. He is very proud to be the first to have this new tool, but how will it help you when your love one has been shot to death? The arrogance over there on Two Notch Road is disgraceful. Why? Because they don't have anything to be arrogant about. All the new tools in the world is not going to help you if you can not do "basic proactive" law enforcement. It must be nice to be his wife too. I am sure being married to the Don Johnson wannabe played no part on her getting the Chief Inspector (one person unit- her!)position at the DMV. Clueless....

So you think that the crime rate had or has anything to do with the rise in gas prices, gang/drug activity, and recently the holiday season?
Richland County is not alone when it comes to crime. My home in Winnsboro was broken into twice, this year. I have worked in Richland County for 16 years and has seen the crime increase. EMS runs more calls now, would you like to blame that on Sherriff Lott also?

[swampfox]

I blame it on all politicians. I don't know if the problem can be fixed now, but there were plenty of warnings starting way back that our various elected officials could have done something about if they had had the courage. But courage is not a word to be associated with politicians. It just wouldn't make sense.

[Captain Worley]

But courage is not a word to be associated with politicians. It just wouldn't make sense.

Nope. If it won't get them elected, they won't say/do it. I haven't seen a candidate I liked in years. I usually vote for the guy/gal I dislike the least, which is a pretty sorry state to find yourself in.

The thing is, politics has become such a sleazy business, that anyone with good sense stays well away from it.

[ZooFuzz]

Richland County Sheriff's Department
LEON LOTT
Sheriff

TO: ALL CITIZENS
FROM: Sheriff Leon Lott
REF: URGENT HOLIDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
"Crime increases nearly 40% during the holiday season each year. We need your help in stopping this trend. Please pass on to all your employees, family and friends the attached crime prevention information. This email contains a personal safety message, an identity theft message and a form that you can fill out to be placed on the Sheriff's Department email tree for information on trends and safety notifications.
With your help we can take the opportunity away from the criminals. If you are interested in having FREE crime prevention training or a FREE security analysis completed please call our Community Services Divisions at 576-3033. Also, our website www.rcsd.net (http://www.rcsd.net/) contains additional crime prevention tips and information.
Please have a safe and happy holiday season."
Sincerely,
Sheriff Leon Lott

__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Lt. Chris Cowan
Richland County Sheriff's Department,
Senior Public Information Coordinator
5623 Two Notch Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
803-576-3036
ccowan@rcsd.net/www.rcsd.net







__________________________________________________ ___
Motor Vehicle Theft/ Larceny from Autos/ Carjacking

Prevention tips from Sheriff Leon Lott



To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of motor vehicle:
· Never leave your vehicle unattended with the keys inside it.
· Whether in the vehicle or not keep the doors locked at all times.
· Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. (While warming it up on cold days, stepping into a convenience store, etc.)
· Have more than one way to secure your vehicle, such as an alarm system or a device to lock your steering wheel or pedals.
· Keep a copy of your registration in your wallet or purse, in-case your vehicle is stolen the vehicle info will be available to police.
· Never keep your vehicle title in the vehicle. It should be kept in a secure safe place.

To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of larceny from auto:


· Never leave anything in plain view inside the passenger compartment (such as shopping packages, CD’s, purses, cellphones, GPS devices, ect.)

· Place valuables in the trunk while you are out shopping.
· Report all suspicious activity.
· Park in well lit areas.
· Utilize store security or management to walk you to your car – this puts additional eyes and ears in the parking lot to prevent criminal behavior.



To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of carjacking:


· Be constantly aware of your surroundings

· Be aware of who may be watching you.
· Keep doors locked and widows up.
· Don’t stop to help broke down motorist. Notify local authorities, to help.
· While stopped at red lights, leave room you and the vehicle in front, as an escape route (you should be able to see the bottom of the tires of the vehicle in front of you)
· Be suspicious of anyone approaching your vehicle. If your vehicle is struck from behind, stay in it with the doors locked until police arrive.
· If you feel you are being followed, drive to an area with lots of people and lights and call 911 or STAR HP (*47) (SC Highway Patrol)

[Kronos]

I find it hilarious that every time you watch the local news, Richland County Sheriff’s Office is portraying itself as some type of standard of excellence for law enforcement. Lott and Cowen puffs their little chest when the camera is on talking about insignificant things they are doing. After all that “bull” you thought Richland County is a safe place to live. Well, that’s not exactly true. My advise to the citizens of Richland County is demand their sheriff spend less time looking pretty and standing in front of the TV camera’s and spend more time fighting crime!

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/16508761.htm

[Working at the car wash]

>

> Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is asking the question "how often do you

> get a deputy to wash your car?".................



Sheriff Leon Lott announced today that citizens have the opportunity to do just that:

>

> The Richland County Sheriff's Department Uniform Division is teaming up

> with Sparkle Car at 8601 Two Notch Road to wash cars and raise money for

> the Midlands Heart Walk 2007. Richland County Deputies will be on hand

> washing cars, selling the red bracelets and accepting donations in an

> effort to raise awareness about heart disease and to raise money for this

> worthy cause.

>

> Please encourage all citizens to attend and get their cars cleaned for a

> worthy cause.

>

> * The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th from 8:00am until

> 6:00pm

> * Location: 8601 Two Notch Road, the Sparkle Car Wash

>

> Lt. Chris Cowan

> Richland County Sheriff's Department,

> Senior Public Information Coordinator

> 5623 Two Notch Road

> Columbia, South Carolina 29223

> 803-576-3036

> ccowan@rcsd.net/www.rcsd.net

>

[Kronos]

Since January 1, 2007, Richland County has had many murders; armed robberies; shootings, burglaries and gang violance. Lotts solution? A car wash. :rolleyes: Hummmm

[cuebald]

Leon Lott is not as smart as Frank powell was.

Whenever the felony rate climbed high enough for him to start catching flak, Powell always sent his boys out to two Notch to round up all the prostitutes for a gang photo so he could show how much safer he was making the county buy getting crime off the streets. Most of the hookers weren't armed, there were usually a few holding small amounts of drugs (BONUS BUST!!!), and it was quicker and safer than actually having to do what he was paid for and solve crimes and catch criminals that might shoot back.

Politics sucks. Lott should change his name to Hoover, and I don't mean J. Edgar, Even though he might look good in an evening gown. Nah, second thought, his legs are too skinny.

[Unregistered]

Since January 1, 2007, Richland County has had many murders; armed robberies; shootings, burglaries and gang violance. Lotts solution? A car wash. :rolleyes: Hummmm

Actually sport, the car wash was to raise money for a charity. One of the many community service projects the department has done.

Since you're feeling randy, why not take it up with the American Heart Association? Tell them that you don't appreciate their annoying use of public service sector agencies to raise money for heart disease research.

You're a real hero champ!

[Unregistered 10-14]

Actually sport, the car wash was to raise money for a charity. One of the many community service projects the department has done.
Since you're feeling randy, why not take it up with the American Heart Association? Tell them that you don't appreciate their annoying use of public service sector agencies to raise money for heart disease research.
You're a real hero champ!

Well UnReg43276, He/She does kinda have a point. You do need to be doing your job instead of washing cars, why not get the RCSO Explorers to wash cars on the behalf of the Heart Assoc. I live in an area off of Hazelwood and never see a deputy patroling, the only time a deputy is seen is when the deputy that lives on Hazelwood is either going to work or going home. I all for raising money for a good cause, but for local law enforcement to wait tables, wash cars, etc is a waste of time, taxpayers money, and valuable time.

[Kronos]

Actually sport, the car wash was to raise money for a charity. One of the many community service projects the department has done.

Since you're feeling randy, why not take it up with the American Heart Association? Tell them that you don't appreciate their annoying use of public service sector agencies to raise money for heart disease research.

You're a real hero champ!

Your post....aw forget it, it speaks for itself. Thank you sheriff.

[Unregistered]

Hey boys, it sounds like they are stirring it up on the Lexington side of the river. The trial with former Stace Day is over and the dust is settling. someone told me that there were allegations made during the trial that we should look into. Supposedly the mother-in-law in the case (Linda Stillinger) has hide from us that her father sexually abused one of her children. I know the family, and the father they are speaking of is Sinway Young and he lives on our side of the River. Maybe something that we should inquire on. I was talking to one of the deputies at the court and they said it got heated about the allegation. One of them even said that they knew the mother-in-law through one of her sons that lived with Sonny Clark. We all know what that is about. Anyway, have it boys.

[Kronos]

I‘ve heard it all…. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has a dive team. Why? Is it the sheriff’s desire to pursue criminals to the depths of Richland County? And in some instances as far as Lexington County. Or is it another ounce of helium to inflate his ego? (I thought being on a billboard in Irmo would have been tops) Or is it another “toy” he can boast about at the next Leon L. fan club? What justification is there to have such a unit? I would love to know how many calls this unit responded to as the primary agency and not as an assisting agency. Is this not what DNR specializes in? The U.S. military is all “volunteer” too but that doesn’t mean it’s free. Someone has to pay for their training; equipment; hourly wages. Every day in Richland County someone is robbed, assaulted, and every other day MURDERED. What can we look forward to next? SPACE COPS.... Move over NASA!
:loser:

[unregistered1]

I‘ve heard it all…. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has a dive team. Why? Is it the sheriff’s desire to pursue criminals to the depths of Richland County? And in some instances as far as Lexington County. Or is it another ounce of helium to inflate his ego? (I thought being on a billboard in Irmo would have been tops) Or is it another “toy” he can boast about at the next Leon L. fan club? What justification is there to have such a unit? I would love to know how many calls this unit responded to as the primary agency and not as an assisting agency. Is this not what DNR specializes in? The U.S. military is all “volunteer” too but that doesn’t mean it’s free. Someone has to pay for their training; equipment; hourly wages. Every day in Richland County someone is robbed, assaulted, and every other day MURDERED. What can we look forward to next? SPACE COPS.... Move over NASA!
:loser:

You obviously do not know this but the sheriffs dept has had a dive team for decades. Long before lott came on the scene. It is not new at all. It also seems that you have very little if any knowledge about jurisdictional issues and who has authority to respond to calls in an area. You also seem to have virtually no knowledge of DNRs staffing or of how they prioritize their callouts to those jurisdictions much less their capability to respond in timely fashion.

Im guessing that you believe that the dive team does nothing but sit around waiting to be dispatched. and you'd be wrong. The dive team is made up of officers who already have other jobs at the sheriffs office. Some of them buy their own equipment, like my brother, and some of them are on other specialty teams there as well. Alot of them train on their own time and don't get paid a dime of your moms tax money. (or yours for that matter if you pay any taxes on your allowance.)

Ignorance is a choice that you seem to have made with true gusto.

[Unregistered-----------]

Looking back at some of the posts i see gripe because Sheriff Lott was unable to stop a murder or robery.. I see gripe about the dive team.. I see gripe (from way back) about his wife getting a State Job i see alot of gripe.. So Lets pick these apart for those out there that have no clue how our Law Enforcement and other agencies are forced to work.

First out on the table... Sheriff Lott is a county employee and has nothing to do with persons being appointed to a state job. He probably did put a call in to someone and asked for a favor. (Doesnt that happen in the civilian sector as well?) So what if he asked for a favor for his WIFE! The call probably had little or nothing to do with her getting hired on.

Next up - Sheriff Lott was unable to stop certain violent crimes... Well he is an elected official and if you feel he should be out on patrol instead of running our agency then well elect someone else.. or hey here is a wonderful idea become a law enforcement officer get some experience and run for Sheriff... Sorry but because our citizens do not want more police out there (Because they might get busted) they feel that tax money can be better used to build a tennis complex or re do a park that there is no problem with then money isnt there for the number of officers that should be out there. The only way to prevent everyone from breaking a law is have one officer for everyone person in the county, but that is highly not practical! Even then im sure someone would find a way around it!

As for gang activity i can guarantee you that the sheriff's dept has a unit dedicated to working against gang activity, but because our tax payers feel the need to ensure agencies like DJJ (Thats Department of Juvenile Justice) are under paid and understaffed (less than 21,000/Yearly and you just have to have a clear record) the little creatons that never had the idea of joining a gang get put in with serious gang offenders and well -- when in Rome.. Would you now be shocked that because of budjet cuts that the DJJ Female facility in greenwood was shut down apprx 4 years ago and the females were placed inside the already overcrowded Broadriver road facility? Oh i remember why too we needed more state funds to give to those who refuse - i mean cant get a job.. Dont get me wrong here some people need help, but we cant clean up the system because we have too many bleeding hearts out there who cant tell someone no

There are more susbsidised housing units in Richland County than in ANY of the surrounding counties.. So yeah crime is going to be a little higher.. Why it is sad to say but the lower the income the higher the violence.. The more the children turn to gangs to get those things they want because their families cant provide it (Learned that in an Anti Gang Class)

I did see an alligation that crime was going unreported. Well that means someone didnt call it in (I/E Citizen) or it didnt happen in front of an officer/deputy.. SC and Federal Law requires that a law enforcement officer report all criminal activity. Its kinda hard to hide a Murder as Assault.. So the FBI Would have the crime stats you were asking for.. And yes they show crime being better but Census also shows Richland growing and the officer base in richland is not matching the population -- Tax payers again not willing to give up the money for the protection --

The Dive team.. Someone else already explained this one very well -- Its called an additional duty its been there for a long time and granted not somthing we see used often, but when they're needed boy everyone is glad we had them! And if you think for a second that DNR should be the only one in the water.. Eh i can see your gripe, but hey taxpayers again.. DNR does not have the officers to cover 1 per county! There was a group of new DNR Officers going through the academy (not very long ago) and the Trucks they were issued had everything from NO A/C, Bad Rear end, to Replace Transmission written on the windshield.. So since they do not have the man power to respond a full team other agencies are required by default to assist.. Its called mutual aid agreements.. We've had those for years! Back before the Highway Department was founded (Back in the 30's)

Oh yeah RCSD Billboard in Chapin.. What? Do you think that all of the chapin area is in Lexington County?? Look at a map and get back to me. If you dont believe the Map just drive up SC6 but please dont speed as i'd hate for you to get a ticket and dislike law enforcement more and bring our crime rates up even more! (56-5-1520 the SC Speed law is a criminal offense when broken just like any other law)

Im not saying Sheriff Lott is perfect as NO Elected official or citizen is.. I do wished that when someone posts on here they at least attempt to have an understanding in the way a Law Enforcement agency runs and is forced to run because we as tax payers feel the need to build some B/S Facility that only 10% of us will ever use, but %100 of us will have to pay to Build and Maintain it!! If you want the Protection you have to pay for it.. Just like your cable bill, or hey even the internet you used to bash somthing you know very little about. Sure your concerns are just, but i urge you to write your elected official a professional letter and ask them to explain their actions.. then post on here what you find.. Untill then go do some research!

[Kronos]

Thank you Deputy Lane for your service to our country and for your ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Richland County and the state of South Carolina. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we too as a community grieve in your loss. God Bless you!

[Crimes_up_answer?_CARWASH]

RICHLAND COUNTY (WLTX)- Saturday is supposed to be a beautiful day to be outdoors, maybe beautiful enough to wash your car. But why not let some Richland County Deputies wash your car for you.

On Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Sparkle Car Wash on Two Notch Road, deputies along with Sparkle employees will be washing car and raising awareness about the American Heart Association.

Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies will be on hand, washing car and selling items from the American Heart Association, in an effort to support this great organization.

So why not get out of the house and enjoy the sunny skies and get your car washed by local law enforcement officers.

[Jail Employee]

I would like to thank the RCSO Investigator driving the unmarked dark blue Chev Suburban who had to back in and not just pull into the parking space AND parked as close as da*m possible to my car, threw open the door, dented the side of my car, and before I could get out of the building to talk with him or get his tag number, he took off like he was going to a doughnut sale. I hope you spill you coffee in your lap on the next cup. This was Thursday afternoon at 1245.

[TruthBTold]

It wasn't his car, he wasn't worried.

[scmuffins02]

I do believe that the deputies washing cars were on their own time and volunteered to do so. My spouse used to work for Richland County and made a huge mistake by leaving. There is no Sheriff as dedicated as Lott. I know first hand that he does care about the citizens and taxpayers and takes their thoughts/feelings into consideration before spending money and/or making decisions. If you're trying to find a Sheriff without character and one that mis-handles funds and resources, you're going down the wrong avenue. You need to look at the sister county, Lexington County's Sheriff Metts.

[UnregisteredTickedOff]

I would like to thank the RCSO Investigator driving the unmarked dark blue Chev Suburban who had to back in and not just pull into the parking space AND parked as close as da*m possible to my car, threw open the door, dented the side of my car, and before I could get out of the building to talk with him or get his tag number, he took off like he was going to a doughnut sale. I hope you spill you coffee in your lap on the next cup. This was Thursday afternoon at 1245.

Oh please. You were probably driving a piece of crap in the first place. I know, I know. Since I wrote that they'll come back saying they drive a Hummer or a BMW. Whatever. I don't care. It doesn't matter. It was an accident, I'm sure. I doubt a deputy really has the time to sit and plot out when and where they are going to follow you around town so they can put a ding in your precious car door so you will get all whiney over it and have a bad day. Shove a doughnut in your own pie-hole and shut the ---- up. You got that big of a knot in your a-- over the whole thing, go to Richland County and file a complaint. It is a very simple procedure and it'll take you 20 minutes to do it. If you don't want to take the time to do something physical about it then don't get on here insulting the sames cops that are out there risking their lives for your sorry, whiney, bitter, disrespectful a--. Like you've never accidentally dented someone's car door in a parking lot before?

[swampfox]

Oh please. You were probably driving a piece of crap in the first place. I know, I know. Since I wrote that they'll come back saying they drive a Hummer or a BMW. Whatever. I don't care. It doesn't matter. It was an accident, I'm sure. I doubt a deputy really has the time to sit and plot out when and where they are going to follow you around town so they can put a ding in your precious car door so you will get all whiney over it and have a bad day. Shove a doughnut in your own pie-hole and shut the ---- up. You got that big of a knot in your a-- over the whole thing, go to Richland County and file a complaint. It is a very simple procedure and it'll take you 20 minutes to do it. If you don't want to take the time to do something physical about it then don't get on here insulting the sames cops that are out there risking their lives for your sorry, whiney, bitter, disrespectful a--. Like you've never accidentally dented someone's car door in a parking lot before?

What a jerk!!

I personally have accidentally dented other peoples' cars, and I took responsibility for it. I take it that you would not.

If you are a cop, do the right thing. Quit! Do it right now! Don't think about it!

[UnregisteredTickedOff]

What a jerk!!

I personally have accidentally dented other peoples' cars, and I took responsibility for it. I take it that you would not.

If you are a cop, do the right thing. Quit! Do it right now! Don't think about it!

Did you even read the post that I was responding to? That dillweed was insulting a police officer for dinging his car. I am not a cop, but I have respect for those that are which the majority of s--- that I've read on these post sites show that very few people on here actually feel the same way. The dillweed in question is acting like a police office deliberately dinged his car and then fled the crime scene. Dinged. I said dinged. Not side-swiped. The officer didn't steal his wife or child. It was a ding in a car door. It was probably an accident. The officer may not have even realized what he/she did, but then you have morons like that jerk insulting cops as a whole. Like this person intentionally dinged his car and then ran off. Have I dinged a car before? Yeah, I'm sure I have, but I probably didn't realize it until I got home and saw a mark on my own car door. Did I go back to every parking lot I had been in that day and question people standing around, "Did I hit your care? Did I hit your car?" Of course not. It happens and not because people set out to maliciously ding other poeple's property. Get a freaking grip.

[ZooFuzz]

Did you even read the post that I was responding to? That dillweed was insulting a police officer for dinging his car. I am not a cop, but I have respect for those that are which the majority of s--- that I've read on these post sites show that very few people on here actually feel the same way. The dillweed in question is acting like a police office deliberately dinged his car and then fled the crime scene. Dinged. I said dinged. Not side-swiped. The officer didn't steal his wife or child. It was a ding in a car door. It was probably an accident. The officer may not have even realized what he/she did, but then you have morons like that jerk insulting cops as a whole. Like this person intentionally dinged his car and then ran off. Have I dinged a car before? Yeah, I'm sure I have, but I probably didn't realize it until I got home and saw a mark on my own car door. Did I go back to every parking lot I had been in that day and question people standing around, "Did I hit your care? Did I hit your car?" Of course not. It happens and not because people set out to maliciously ding other poeple's property. Get a freaking grip.



You really need to do something about all that anger. Since you remain unregistered, we really can't help you. If you ever decide to come out of the shadows and registered, then we'll see what we can do. :)

[swampfox]

Well since neither of us know the exact nature of the ding, I'd say you are seriously over-reacting. I have seen very insignificant dings caused by car doors, and I have seen major nasty dings caused by car doors. And of course it has happened to me many times. But when it's my car that's been dinged, don't I get to decide whether it's serious or not? Maybe I just had a new paint job. Maybe I just polished it.

You were way way out of line.

[Gator96]

Well since neither of us know the exact nature of the ding


Some are dings, some are dongs... the rest are ding dongs.

[swampfox]

I don't believe I would have told it all, sister!

[ZooFuzz]

Some are dings, some are dongs... the rest are ding dongs.


And some are ding"a"lings!!!

[cuebald]

Some are dings, some are dongs... the rest are ding dongs.

Ding Dong...

Wasn't he a monkey of some kind who liked to molest blondes?

[little o]

RCSD...you are the best...Keep up the good work....Sheriff, keep hiring all those hotties!!!

[NonHot]

RCSD...you are the best...Keep up the good work....Sheriff, keep hiring all those hotties!!!


What hotties? I haven't seen any.

[swampfox]

little o is an adolescent.

Makes sense, eh?

[little o]

there is a few hot girls that work there.

[NonHot]

there is a few hot girls that work there.

If you say so. Got no idea which ones you're talking about though.

[Unregisteredsikjhdk]

Did you even read the post that I was responding to? That dillweed was insulting a police officer for dinging his car. I am not a cop, but I have respect for those that are which the majority of s--- that I've read on these post sites show that very few people on here actually feel the same way. The dillweed in question is acting like a police office deliberately dinged his car and then fled the crime scene. Dinged. I said dinged. Not side-swiped. The officer didn't steal his wife or child. It was a ding in a car door. It was probably an accident. The officer may not have even realized what he/she did, but then you have morons like that jerk insulting cops as a whole. Like this person intentionally dinged his car and then ran off. Have I dinged a car before? Yeah, I'm sure I have, but I probably didn't realize it until I got home and saw a mark on my own car door. Did I go back to every parking lot I had been in that day and question people standing around, "Did I hit your care? Did I hit your car?" Of course not. It happens and not because people set out to maliciously ding other poeple's property. Get a freaking grip.you could redeem yourself by typing dillweed one more time . thank you .

[swampfox]

I planted some dill in my garden. Hope it doesn't freeze tonight.

Makes great baked fish, and pickles!

[little o]

Mr.NonHot,
Who? Do you know them? Doubt it..

[swampfox]

You really are a child, aren't you?

[cuebald]

When you get to a certain age any woman is hot if she's interested and can fog a mirror.

[NonHot]

Mr.NonHot,
Who? Do you know them? Doubt it..

Sure. I know lots of the people there. But I'm guessing you don't.

[little o]

i know some....some i wish i knew