After a few weeks of no real developments on the issues, I got to have a long talk with DSABC President, Lt. Janssen. I have to say Im very encouraged and impressed with the level of commitment that Lt. Janssen is exhibiting. He has some great ideas and some plans that, if successful, will elevate the DSABC, positively promote our agenda and be successful in having a chance at a new relationship with commissioners court.
Basically, with the election of this new board and executives, there is no remainder of the 'old guard' left in place. These are fresh faces with fresh ideas and the desire to see change. I am very optomistic at this point.
On the issue of our staffing, currently we are waiting to see if 40 new positions will be approved. As I understand it, there are 20 positions currently far enough along in the process to qualify for a cadet class. Now, I know you are wondering what the hell this is about when just a couple of weeks ago, we were looking at losing 100 positions. Frankly, I can't answer that as it doesn't make much sense to me either, but honestly, its good news and Ill take all of that I can get. Rumor has it that the positions are being permitted to offset the loss of the 100 officers and to absorb some of the shortage that we are experiencing.
The restraining order is still on track but its been pushed back a bit to allow the grievance process to be utilized first. Apparently, there is no question that we will win the grievance and can then move forward with the restraining order.
Plans are also in place to re-approach our relationship with certain members of commissioners court that have long held animosity towards us for whatever perceived wrongs they might envision. This is where the fresh faces come in. I have high hopes that new people equals new relationships and new ideas and ways to move forward.
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