Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Way to go, Raul

Jose = Fernandez for Sheriff !!comments = Mr. Fernandez, I want to commend you for your leadership and the skills that you have acquired throughout your career. You are indeed a role model for the Latino and the community as a whole. I support your decision to run for Sheriff of Hendry County. Your vision on improving many of the issues, which are of current concern to the Hendry County S.O and to the citizens, should be more than enough to get you elected.You are taking a stand against the "good ole' boy" system. Way to go !

We support you Raul

Jose Irizarry = FERNANDEZ FOR SHERIFF: comments = Lake County, we give our support to you on your campaign for sheriff. Your qualifications and experience are unsurpassed. You are the better man for the job. Good luck to you. Your brothers in Lake County

Citizen Comment

Carlos Infante: comments = Here in Montura we are in need of more police officers because there is a high crime rate and a high drug use rate.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

WHY ARE YOU MAKING OUR PEOPLE

RICK WALDRON email rwaldron@hendrysheriff.org
phone = s.o.
comments = I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE PLANNING TO GET ALL THE PERSONELL TO START ALL THESE SPECIAL UNITS THAT YOU TALK ABOUT IN YOUR MESSAGE TO THE DEPUTIES. THE H.C.S.O. CAN NOT EVEN GET ENOUGH DEPUTIES TO COVER THE ROAD PATROL DIVISION. WHY ARE YOU MAKING OUR PEOPLE PROMISES THAT YOU CAN NOT KEEP.

Raul Fernandez response to the above e-mail:

Lieutenant Waldron
Hendry County Sheriff Office,

First let me thank you for writing me and asking me some valid questions that I would be honored to address.

You ask how I’m going to make specialized units with in the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. It’s really a matter of management; I based my calculations on the number of sworn positions that are allotted. I can not base it on the number of Deputies that remain in the agency because it appears to me that there is a major issue with the retention of personnel under the current leadership.

I plan to make the agency a place where the Deputies can be proud of there for they will remain and make the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office a career agency not just a place to get certified and leave!! The lost of man power alone is currently costing the tax payers thousand of dollars.

I’m a man of honor and I will keep my promises. Why will I keep my promise to the men and women that serve of Hendry County Sheriff’s Office? Its simple I’m not a politician I’m a COP and unlike other Sheriff’s throughout the nation I plan to keep politics and operations separate. The deputies need to do one thing and one thing only and that is PROGRESSIVE police work and let me worry about the politics. My job as Sheriff will be to provide them with the tools (such as long guns) and support that they need. I can assure you that a lot of research has gone into my letter to the Deputies and I have the know how and experience to get the things needed to get the job done and retain the personnel needed to get it accomplished “NO EMPTY PROMISES HERE”.

I’m going to mention one unit only to you because I do have a lot of plans for Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and this is one of the greatest support units I can give both the deputies and the community they serve.

SWAT- When developing a SWAT Team I will use the personnel that are currently employed. I believe that in the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has the talent and desire within its own ranks to fill this function. This will not require extra man power. SWAT is a part time position that is used on an on call bases only. Since you are an administrator I’m sure that you know that there are several grants available for equipment and tactical training so this unit will be of little cost to the tax payers.

As Sheriff I believe that the people of Hendry County should NOT wait two to three hours for another jurisdiction to respond during a critical incident. The prior Sheriff had a SWAT team why is there not one now? Do you not have faith in the men and women that serve under you command? It appears that you don’t when you use another COUNTY to handle incidents that call for a SWAT team. The HCSO can and will under my watch handle these types of situations THE TAX PAYERS AND THE DEPUTIES DESERVE TO HAVE SUCH SUPPORT.

“I will not have the, I CAN’T or WON’T attitude when it comes to the safety of the Deputies and the community they serve”.

As far as not having enough Deputies to cover the road well its simple it’s a moral issue they call out sick, or resign because morale is low and they hate coming into work, or perhaps they are too exhausted from working “MANDATORY” overtime? Low morale is caused by many reasons the greatest reasons I have learned through my career is lack of support from the leadership of the agency.

In closing I noticed that your e-mail was sent from work, and you listed your phone number as the Sheriff’s Office number. I can assure YOU and the men and women of the HCSO that under my command if we are short staffed my command staff to include my self will be out answering calls and backing up each other and will NOT be sitting behind a desk in an office sending personal e-mails on duty.

I wish you and your men a safe tour of duty.

God Bless,

Your Next Sheriff
Raul Fernandez

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Prayer for the HCSO Deputies

O Lord, I thank you for the privilege of living in a nation governed by the rule of law Romans 13. For that reason, I pray for all the men and women who serve as Sheriff Deputies and protect the citizens of Hendry County.

Please prosper their endeavors. Give them wisdom in crime prevention as well as prosecution. Bring persons of integrity and dedication to the Sheriff Office. Grace them to do their jobs efficiently and effectively.

Send Your Holy Spirit upon them, giving them insight and wisdom in the location and capture of desperate criminals. Grant them Your Divine intervention in finding kidnapped and lost persons. Help them in their searches and rescues, so that more people will be recovered safe and alive.

O Lord, I ask You to protect these Deputies at home and abroad. May they escape death and injury, and bring others to safety as well. Keep them healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually so that they not lose heart or weaken when faced with violent crime. Sustain them in the jobs they do.

Lord, also bless the families of these brave Deputies. Give them strength and understanding when their loved ones protect and serve the people of Hendry County. It is their unselfishness that allows them to share their family member with the community. I want to thank you also for all the love and support that they give the family member who serves as Deputies. Keep them all safe when they are left at home while their own Deputy or Police Officer is out protecting others in the community.

Amen.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Why I support Raul for Sheriff

Angel Queipo
E-mail : queipoloafla@yahoo.com
Comment: I have known Raul since 2000. I served with him in the United Nations Mission in Kosovo. Raul leadeship knowledge and experience will be an asset to the people of Hendry County. The men and women of Hendry County will be proud to have a leader such as Raul!!!!With My Full Endorsement,
Angel Queipo 18 year Police Vetran/Formal United Nations Chief of Narcotic Investigations

I support

Author : MATT HAYES
Comment: THIS IS A NEW DAY AND AGE. I SUPPORT MR. FERNANDEZ FOR SHERIFF OF HENDRY COUNTY. HENDRY COUNTY NEED TO STOP THE GOOD OL BOY'S. MR. FERNANDEZ WILL RUN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS A REAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. IT'S ABOUT FIGHTING CRIME AND STOP WASHING TIME AND TAX DOLLAR.

Candidate for Sheriff Hendry County

E-mail : info@hendrycounty.info
URI: Whois : http://ws.arin.net/cgi-bin/whois.pl?queryinput=66.176.177.137
Comment: From: info@hendrycounty.info
To: Sent: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 9:56 PM
Subject: RE: Raul Fernandez - Candidate for Sheriff Hendry County

Dear Raul: The Raul that I know would be in his fifties. Other than that I think that unless all of your family lives in Hendry County that you would not have a chance in hell. Hendry county is still run by the good old boys and girls and unless you grew up here you don't have a chance of winning. I don't mean to sound negative I am just speaking from experience. Besides if you lose they will make your life here miserable. They don't take to outsiders unless you are brought in by family.

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

David Cobb
Good luck with your race for Sheriff

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

Rex Galindo email = rex@bolo911.
comments = Good Luck to you!!!!!

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

Dunaske == You da man

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

Matt Hayes
As a City of Clewiston resident I like to assist.

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

Vincenzo Robinson
Your leadership and compassion will certainly bring a breath of fresh air to your new community. It is about time that your hard work is finally recognized ,after working so many years in the city of opa-locka and not being given an opportunity .good luck my friend and if I can assist you behind the scenes, please do not hesitate to contact me.
yours truly Vinnie Robinson.

I support Fernandez for Sheriff

Roman Serrano
comments = Way to go brother, Im behind you 100 %..........Roman

I support Raul Fernandez for Sheriff

Gary Nosbuschemail
As a colleague who has worked closely with Raul Fernandez, I heartily endorse his candidacy for Hendry County Sheriff.