SALISBURY, MD – Last week we outlined Salisbury mayor Jim Ireton’s actions regarding the $1.4 million FEMA grant for the fire department. In Jimmy Ireton’s world, scoring cheap political points far outweighed public safety. One week has passed. We are one week closer to next spring’s city elections. Ireton is pulling another cheap political stunt.
This week we are told that Ireton is seeking to raise the annual salaries of Salisbury police officers by approximately $4,000. Is he really? Sadly, NO. Instead, the brave, hard working men and women of the Salisbury PD are being used as so many political footballs.
While Ireton and councilwoman Laura Mitchell bask in the Obamaesque glow of the Democrat National Convention and help to cement their places as Salisbury’s liberals-in-chief, Ireton is attempting to play games with the lives of Salisbury’s police officers and the safety of its citizens. By refusing to provide the RESPONSIBLE members of the city council with basic information such as the city’s year end cash position and how much money was returned to surplus at the end of FY 2012, Ireton is again attempting to goad the council members into voting against this latest proposal. WHY? To score political points on Jimmy’s ROAD TO RE-ELECTION!
Citizens should ask a couple of questions questions:
DOVER, DE – The Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday designed to codify the duties of a county sheriff and his or her deputies, including that they do not have the legal authority to make arrests or investigate crimes. The bill, 
SALISBURY, MD – On Tuesday morning the Wicomico County Council will decide whether or not to approve speed zones for eight (8) schools and whether to allow speed cameras at four (4) additional schools. On the surface it looks like Wicomico Sheriff Mike Lewis is looking out for the kids. With all respect to Sheriff Lewis, this plan has nothing to do with safety and EVERYTHING to do with $$$$$$$.
HALLWOOD, VA – An EMS crew dispatched to a traffic accident on US 13 near Hallwood was attacked by an accident victim early Sunday morning. Bradley Colas, 23, of Virginia Beach became irritated with EMS workers who attempted to assist him after he ran off the road and struck a tree. Colas began fighting with the EMS personnel and stabbed two of them. Colas then pulled out a gun and began shooting.
BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has signed an executive order which prohibits police inquiring into the citizenship or residency status of individuals. This is in response to an announcement by the the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement division that it will begin checking into the immigration status of all persons booked in Baltimore area jails.
GEORGETOWN, DE – Let’s try this one more time – the Sheriff’s Office of Sussex County is not empowered to make arrests. This ruling recently came down from the office of Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
NEW YORK – The NYPD Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) has released a new study that shows 
TRAPPE, MD – The town of Trappe has ended its experiment with speed cameras. At Wednesday night’s meeting the town council decided to cancel its contract with RedSpeed USA.
WACHAPREAGUE, VA – The Town of Wachapreague is requesting help from the Accomack County Board of Supervisors in lobbying to have areas offshore of the town dredged. Shoaling offshore is a safety hazard, preventing local waterman access to the town’s harbor as well as preventing the US Coast Guard station the ability to respond to problems during low tide conditions.
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia governor Bob McDonnell stated Tuesday that he was “not inclined” to support legislation barring Virginia colleges from banning concealed firearms on their campuses.
POCOMOKE CITY, MD – Maryland Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B) is 
LOS ANGELES – In the days leading up to Christmas, Americans bought a record number of guns. In December over 1.5 million “insta-checks” were performed by the FBI; almost 500,000 in the six (6) days before Christmas. On December 23rd alone, over 100,000 requests were made to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
It seems that the taxpayers of Ocean City are paying for a little too much police protection. Judging from 
We should note that we are not claiming that former OCPD officer Earl Campbell’s claims are all true. Our knowledge of the situation is based solely on what has been published in the Daily Times and 
SNOW HILL, MD – 43 seems to be the magic number. That is the number of fatalities along US 113 between Snow Hill and the Delaware line over the last 15 years. After last week’s fatal crash at the intersection of US 113 and MD 12, the Worcester County Commissioners are finally asking the county’s legislative delegation to have the state install a stop light at the intersection.
TOWSON, MD – Under a program called the Deferred Retirement Option Programs (DROP), several Baltimore County Police Officers retired this year with lump sum payments of over $500,000. In addition, the officers will receive pensions of over $150,000 per year. Three majors retired this year and received the half million dollar payouts. In addition, four captains and two lieutenants retired with payouts of over $400,000.
GEORGETOWN, DE – Despite an opinion from the Delaware Attorney General’s office and a 2000 Delaware Supreme Court ruling, Sussex County Sheriff Jeff Christopher has instructed his deputies to make traffic stops and make arrests. The Sussex County government is concerned that such actions open the county up for liability that will not be covered by the county’s insurance policies.
BALTIMORE, MD – A 62 year old blind man has filed a complaint with the US Department of Justice after Baltimore paramedics refused to allow his guide dog to accompany him after the man was struck by a car.
RICHMOND, VA – The nation’s first criminal background check program for firearm purchases may be eliminated. Gun rights advocates argue that Virginia’s program is redundant given that a federal “insta-check” program, administered by the FBI, has been in place since 1998. Gun control groups oppose the measure.
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Police are asking the public’s help in locating a suspect. Frederick Scott, 24, has been charged with the March, 2011 murder of 30 year old Phillip Watson. Scott was apprehended in Las Vegas and extradited to Maryland where he was held on remand. According to police, a clerical error led to Scott being granted bail and released earlier this month.
DENTON, MD – The Denton Town Council has unanimously approved the use of speed cameras near schools within the town limits. Under the ordinance speed cameras may be placed within one half mile of Denton Elementary School, Lockerman Middle School and Wesleyan Christian School.
EASTON, MD – Three months after 13 year old Avery Monique Bechtel was struck by a car and killed, a crosswalk at Easton Parkway and Marlboro Road is complete. Bechtel, of St. Michaels, was struck by a car at the intersection around 9 PM on August 12th.
EASTON, MD – At Monday evening’s Police Board meeting, the Easton Town Council gave preliminary approval to installing speed cameras in school zones within the town of Easton.
