Being a citizen of Cabarrus County, I am appalled by what I see and hear coming from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department on a daily basis. For the past few years it has been one incident after another. The latest 3 incidents have finally gained enough attention and been so news worthy that citizens of not just Cabarrus County, but the country and world, finally want to know who is in charge at the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department.
First, we learn of two deputies, one a lieutenant, who are charged with purchasing and possessing drugs.
Second, is the story of the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department being unable to get a man down out of a tree, so they tased or attempted to tase him, causing his fall and leading to his immediate paralysis.
And third, we have poor Bella, the family pet, who unwillingly wanting to summit to police authority, non-aggressive and unarmed, was shot and killed because the deputies were overwhelmed with calls.
So as we stare from Church Street and Corban Avenue up at the newly constructed castle and dungeon, it begs the question..."Who in the hell is running this place?" Certainly not Sheriff D. Brad Riley who is never available to answer for his departments actions. Not long ago Sheriff Riley was quoted in the Independent Tribune as saying, his deputies are the alter-ego of the sheriff. Here, Sheriff Riley acknowledges that his deputies act on his behalf. This being the case, what now is Sheriff Riley responsible for? I understand that Sheriff Riley cannot be with all his officers, at all times, making all decisions for them. It is just not practical. However, Sheriff Riley is not like any other law enforcement department head. His office is unique and there are special laws giving him special powers. Therefore, it is imperative, that when he hires personnel that he gets it right. His hiring process should weed out officers who enjoy killing animals, hurting people and drugs. This task is charged to Sheriff Riley alone. He is the person Cabarrus County is electing as sheriff. I hope citizens of this county will take in consideration the job he is actually doing and not voting on behalf of whether or not he goes to your church, coaches your kids ball teams or went to high school with you. Be responsible voters and at least consider a change. The safety of Cabarrus County is in the voters hands.
All comments are welcomed.
