To All Ackal Whiners

By Got Your Back
Published/Last Modified on Monday, May 4, 2009 10:25 AM CDT

To all the "whiners" of Sheriff Ackal asking for more money

How many of YOU are paying for the same amount of gas you paid in 2004?

How many of YOU are buying cars for the same amount you paid in 2004?

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How many of YOU are working for the same wages you got in 2004?

How many of of YOU are running a household for the same amount you did in 2004?

How many of YOU are running a business for the same amount you did in 2004?

How many of YOU are paying your employee's the same amount of wages like you did in 2004?

How many of YOU seem to think crime is the same as it was in 2004?

And the list goes on and on! STOP whining and give the money because YOUR life or someone YOU know may depend on it one day!

If all of you whiners can do such a better job why did YOU not run for Sheriff?

Mr Ackal is a good Sheriff not a miracle worker who can run an effective dept on what it WAS in 2004!!!

Copyright © 2009 The Daily Iberian

Comments

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 8, 2009 7:31 PM:

    " This topic has been exhausted. To sum up, some believe that Ackal should have some endless supply of money to fund a law enforcement department like he wants. Others want him to take the money he has and make do.

    I don't think bickering in this dinky forum will solve the problems. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 7, 2009 10:19 PM:

    " Thank you Rusty James. You hit the nail on the head!!!!! Remember the condition of the jail when Mr Ackal got in? Terrible "

    Rusty James wrote on Jun 7, 2009 1:07 AM:

    " Mr. Ackal isn't running a gas station or grocery store and raising prices for personal financial gain. He is running a department that we all count on each and every day to keep us safe and protected. I do agree that he knew what he was getting into when he ran for Sheriff and I also believe that is the reason he ran. He knew the IPSO was in horrible shape and needed an overhaul. Deep down inside i'm sure everyone knows that the former Sheriff did a horrible job and really stiffed the people of Iberia Parish. "

    Vesta Ray wrote on Jun 6, 2009 9:13 PM:

    " To Brim; I agree with you he knew what he was getting into before he took
    office.I do think Louis is doing A good job
    The money he wants does not bug me I think he has earn the right to get more money to run the sheriff office.You are 100% right If he does not controll HIS people on the streets he will have law suites they are out of controll. "

    To Got your back wrote on Jun 6, 2009 2:15 PM:

    " What has Ackal done?? Where is his cut in pay? He makes over $120,000.00 a year PLUS a 15% "Expense" account. Where do you think the Clerk of Court and Tax Assessor got that idea from? I want to see his cut in salary!!!! "

    bigm wrote on Jun 6, 2009 12:20 PM:

    " he knew what he was getting into before he took office an if he don't control his boys he will be looking for more money to pay law suits "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 6, 2009 11:59 AM:

    " D Hertz
    We are not over-sensitive because we do not agree with you. Once again I will say the sun and moon do not rise because of you. "

    Gordon wrote on Jun 6, 2009 10:25 AM:

    " The sad fact is under your financial expertise, which includes no cars, lay offs and reduction in pay the public will suffer. But that will be fine with you as long as it doesn't happen to you. You will all sit back and say "isn't that a shame, poor folks" BUT when something happens to you its an outrage and where were the police when "I" needed them, well they were at home collecting and unemployment check, or their car broke down on the way to the call, or swamped with EXTRA duties... Lesson learned. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 6, 2009 4:09 AM:

    " To To Gordon
    Look and wake up and smell the coffee. What has Ackal done??? Look!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 5, 2009 5:48 PM:

    " What has Ackal done?

    I'll answer that. He has borrowed money to purchase shiny new cars for people who warm chairs in the office. He has foolishly spent money on things which could have been put off until the economy improves.

    He has mismanaged money and refuses to make the hard choices like the rest of us.

    And, to all you over-sensitive people out ther, this is just MY opinion. "

    To Gordon wrote on Jun 5, 2009 10:32 AM:

    " You do not want to compare the actions of Ackal to an owner of a business. I am the owner of a small business and I can tell you that due to the uncertainty of the future, I am not going to the bank to borrow more money. I had to lay off a few employees. The remaining employees have to take on additional responsibilities and duties, with a reduction to their salary. In order to keep the remaining employees, I have taken a reduction to my salary and expense account. What has Ackal done? "

    Interesting wrote on Jun 5, 2009 9:31 AM:

    " Gordon,
    You made a good point. People should check their own checks and balances and see how good they are really doing in this world of inflations with no raises for the true working people. How are they adapting to the inscreases we are faced with in life today with no additional income. Maybe some are not doing asa well as they think they are but at quick to critize our sheriff who has a huge responsibility on his back. Keep up the good work IPSO. "

    Gordon wrote on Jun 5, 2009 8:30 AM:

    " Check your own financial status and credit debit and see HOW far ahead you are, then comment on the balancing act needed to be done by a business and government. "

    4Stooges wrote on Jun 4, 2009 11:55 PM:

    " Joke is on you Got Your Back. He hasn't changed. Not when he is making all that money. (and it ain't for changing tires) Address the unmarked brand new take home cars, justify that for us please? LOL, you can't. D.Hertz, unfortunately our 2 bitter critics will never make it on their feeble deputies salaries. They just cannot fathom the fact of someone critizing their tin god. I promise you for every post of your opinion you will get 4 personal attacks, lol. Nature of their beast. They're right, everyone else is wrong, go figure. "

    truth be told... wrote on Jun 4, 2009 9:33 PM:

    " You are correct in saying that people make mistakes and they change. The problem with this statement as it relates to the person in question heading the mechanic shop is that he has not changed. What has changed is the fact that there is protection for his actions from the top. Let's see if this one gets posted. I sent something similar to this and it was refused. "

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 4, 2009 9:26 PM:

    " Great, Got Your Back appreciates the fact that people have different opinions. That's a good start. By the way, I appreciate your opinions, though I disagree with you most of the time.

    Getting back to the topic of the forum, "STOP whining and give the money because YOUR life or someone YOU know may depend on it one day!"

    What does this mean? Are we going to find Ackal on a street corner rattling a can and asking for donations. Give WHAT money?

    Ackal will get whatever money the law allows. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 4, 2009 4:08 PM:

    " Sorry D Hertz I don't think the sun and moon rising because of you. I have an opinion not just you. And so the two of us don't see things the same. Oh well life goes on. What makes you think I am a man?? What if I am a woman? Can't take that??????????????????? "

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 4, 2009 11:27 AM:

    " Regarding safety, I fail to see how Ackal foolishly spending money on unmarked cars for desk jockeys makes us more safe in Iberia Parish.

    Let's focus on spending the limited money we have on what counts.

    Finally, sounds like Got Your Back Got an attitude. Why is he so hostile to the postings of my opinions on the PUBLIC forum? And that is all this is, MY opinion. And you know what they say about opinions, everybody has one. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 4, 2009 5:55 AM:

    " To 4 Stooges
    People change their lives. They learn from their mistakes or maybe you think you have never made a mistake in your life. hhahaha ya right? People pick them selves up and move on. Maybe the crack head like you call them is GOOD at what he does and no longer needs to self medicate because someone believes in them. Go figure???? This may be too much for you to handle let alone understand??????Just say DUH "

    4stooges wrote on Jun 4, 2009 12:40 AM:

    " LOL, still didn't answer the questions, Gordon and Got your back. I give you to very viable starts to cutting sensible money and YOU respond by critiziing ME? who's the joke here? I gave you a good example of wasted money and a felon crack head running the mechanics shop. Brand spanking new unmarked take home cars CANNOT be justified. A pill head cannot be in charge of ANYTHING much less work for the S.O. but there it is! It's a FACT! Dispute it. Too bad I can't name names because it won't be printed! "

    To Line them up wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:16 PM:

    " Who will run against Ackal? I think Jackson should run again. I can think of one or two more, but my bet will be on Jackson "

    Line them up wrote on Jun 3, 2009 1:16 PM:

    " I say line the guys/girls up against Ackal. I do NOT believe that Ackal will run another term. Any takers? "

    Jane wrote on Jun 3, 2009 12:50 PM:

    " Sheriff Ackal you're doing a GREAT job! There are always going to be big talk/no action people no matter what, so just keep up the good work. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 3, 2009 12:11 PM:

    " To all who assume that I have worked or work for law enforcement I have not and do not. Could not pay me enough to that. I am on a federal level. I do not know or have anyone who works for law enforcement. I am just happy to see them finally get something because they will be the very ones who may save your butts one day! D Hertz I will say it again WALK AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER! "

    Three Stooges wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:39 AM:

    " Got Your Back, I had to close the door of my office because I was laughing so loudly. Whether a person uses pretty words or plain words, BS is BS. The previous Sheriff used the BS to convince the public they were receiving the best law enforcement for the buck. Ackal is using the BS to convince the public that it is the previous administration’s fault that he has spent so much money to provide good law enforcement, and why he needs more money.
    Ackal is no different than Hebert when it comes to BS. "

    To Got Your Back wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:09 AM:

    " Apparently your child, your spouse or you are employed by Ackal. You do not care how much money Ackal is spending, as long as he does not cut salaries or jobs.
    Ackal and you are living a dream. You think that as long as Ackal provides good law enforcement services, the public will pay the bill. I’ve got news for you. There are candidates being lined up to run against Ackal in 2011. The number one issue that will be debated is fiscal responsibility. "

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:25 AM:

    " TO: Got Your Back:

    You seem embittered about Sid Hebert's regime and seem to be closed minded and not willing to explore ideas outside of new cars and new equipment. Iberia Parish is a rural parish and does not have the funding that the more metropolitan areas have for law enforcement.

    It is disingenuous for you to try to shame all the readeers about the safety of you and your loved ones just because Ackal can't afford the equipment YOU think he should.

    If you are unhappy with your job, go oilfield. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 3, 2009 3:14 AM:

    " He is building up his force. They have been denied and done without for long and now they are finally getting something. They are not working with a pretty face and pretty words anymore just alot of bs. Mr Ackal is cleaning up and building his force for all of us. It takes time and money. Wait and you will see........Are do you want some more pretty word bs? It benefits all of us in the long run............. "

    To Vesta Ray wrote on Jun 2, 2009 11:36 PM:

    " I agree with your comments, except that Ackal IS a liar and DOES speak out of both sides of his mouth!!! "

    stupidity wrote on Jun 2, 2009 11:28 PM:

    " to got your back: I realize it is not about just chases but the cars really werent needed at this time. the other cars were perfectly fine and if they weren't explain why half of the officers still have them and why theyre still being sold for more than their worth to people who are still riding them? The other cars got officers there in the same amount of time as they do now. I see the manner in which they abuse these cars, with not only speeding and breaking. "

    To Got Your Back wrote on Jun 2, 2009 9:34 AM:

    " We are all concerned about the safety of our family and the Deputies. We are also concerned with the manner in which Ackal is spending money. What is more important for public safety, new vehicles for office personnel or a new radio system for the Deputies? In his negotiations with the City, Ackal said if he didn’t get additional funding, he was going to cut services. What do you think he is going to do when he runs out of money? Ackal needs to make cuts and prioritize spending. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 1, 2009 8:31 PM:

    " To D Hertz
    We take it seriously because our lives or our loved ones depend on it. We don't think it is "joke" or a "pun". Walk away from the computer and come back "refreshed" as you are really sounding stupid lately. No "pun" intended. Give me a break as you want the sheriff's dept to drive "CLUNKERS" or not get a new phone system which benefits ALL OF US IN THE LONG RUN!!! Walk away from the computer!And what are doing egging on Mr Brown in another posting of yours? Get a hobby. "

    D. Hertz wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:15 PM:

    " I am exercising my right to post to this public forum like the rest of you.

    It seems that most of you are way too serious about my posts. The humor injected into the text is meant to get you thinking "outside the box", and for a good laugh.

    It is obvious that law enforcement in this Iberia is problematic. The status quo is not working. With limited resources, new ideas are needed.

    I am so sorry that your are intolerant of postings which are not in total agreement with your thought processes. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 31, 2009 11:05 PM:

    " To D Hertz
    Go back and read very slow and maybe you will keep up! "Once upon a time" I thought you were smart and that is NO MORE! Get a life and get a hobby! You are better for it and so are we............. "

    Vesta Ray wrote on May 31, 2009 9:42 PM:

    " I think Louis is doing a very good job.
    He is a honest man.What you see is what you get .He does not talk out both sides of his mouth.I do think he needs more controll of his people on the street.They have got out of hand.They are rude,sure not friendly.We as a parish worked to get him in office.Why do these people have such a bad attidue "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 31, 2009 3:32 AM:

    " Its the whole Obama thing again. Our federal government spends much more than it receives from taxes and fees. So they print money and borrow.

    Ackal doesn't have these options, except to approach the bond commission, where he has worn out his welcome.

    And I don't think al tax would pass in these hard economic times.

    So now, work within your means. Make cuts, privatize the jail, get grants.

    I really wish Ackal would quit whining. "

    CELL PHONE wrote on May 29, 2009 10:03 PM:

    " CARMEN GARCIA tell me did you show Louis your new cell phone?Did you tell Louis the manner you spoke to the dead man wife? I THINK NOT "

    Vesta Ray wrote on May 29, 2009 9:56 PM:

    " MR ROBERT BURNS I am so glade the sheriff dep. allows you two hours at a time to watch your daugher game.When you suppose to be protecting the streets of iberia parish. Guess this is ok with Louis.You must have friends in high places "

    To Got your back wrote on May 29, 2009 10:05 AM:

    " So, it wasn't for anything bad, I do see where the money is going, however, an administrator must SMARTLY spend money in order to have money to spend later for emergencies. He must have his priorities lined up, do costs/benifit analysis and see if the worth the money. Instead of buying all new carsin one year, maybe get on a yearly replacement schedule, that way the budget for one year is not depleated for that one project and if you have a major homicide or whatever, where overtime is needed, you can accompdate that project as well. "

    To D. Hertz wrote on May 29, 2009 10:00 AM:

    " I'm not, and have NEVER been a cop. I could never do their job. I believe most of them do a good job, and I respect them and I'm thankful for them.

    The reason I have repeatedly asked if you worked for the IPSO, is because you appear to be very bitter. You have criticized the former sheriff and the current sheriff, and also the former city police department. You appear to hate them all, so I thought you either have to be a disgruntled employee or former employee, or possibly a criminal. "

    Gordon wrote on May 29, 2009 8:55 AM:

    " We have gotten way off point on this one. Its now a focus about cars, and the way deputies drive them, there are many time when it is required to get to a call in a hurry but doesnt require running "Code". If this is not the case, then the supervisors need to made aware of this and the Unit number should be reported to the Dept. Its hard to understand what the circumstances are if you have never been in Law Enforcement and what is needed. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 28, 2009 5:57 PM:

    " To: Got Your Back

    What is this 40 year thing all about? What is the college person fired thing all about?

    And about the vehicles, why is it that these cops think that they must dart around town, abusing the cop cars? I bet they don't treat their personal vehicles this way.

    Racing to the red lights in town is not very cool. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 28, 2009 5:44 PM:

    " To the one who demands an answer from me about my former employment.

    Why do you think that anyone owes you an answer just because you demand it, three times I might add.

    Is this the way you treat citizens when you pull them over? Demand answers. What if they don't want to talk to you, do you cop (pardon the pun) an attitude?

    You may be the reason that a lot of people don't have the respect for cops that you would expect.

    Respect must be earned, not demanded, or commanded. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 28, 2009 4:57 PM:

    " To Got Your Back
    Give me a break! Mr Ackal was left with a mess. At least I see where our money is going... Did not see that before. Moral is up, the jail is being repaired alot of the labor by the inmates and on and on. I cannot understand how people want to begrudge the ones you will call if you need help. If you don't like what I am saying then give your money to the crack heads,dealers, robbers and on and on. Who are you gonna call if someone you know needs help? "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 28, 2009 2:00 PM:

    " So said for running for Sheriff. It came from a very good source. "

    To To D. Hertz wrote on May 28, 2009 10:16 AM:

    " It's much more likely that D. Hertz is not an IPSO employee or former employee, but is actually at the other end of the equation, and is in reality one of the people the cops are being dispatched to, or because of, to "tend to the so-called victims probems" as described by the disgruntled poster D. Hertz. "

    To Got your back wrote on May 28, 2009 9:56 AM:

    " 40 years of law enforcement experience means nothing to me when you are trying to balance a budget. I agree, Ackal has loads of law enforcement experience, but thats not the ONLY experience needed in the skill set to be a sheriff. What was the college boy fired for? Inform us if you know. "

    To D. Hertz wrote on May 28, 2009 8:39 AM:

    " You assume that just about everyone posting here is in law enforcement. I don't work in law enforcement and I never have. But you have never answered my question of whether you work for the IPSO or not.

    Your comment about seeing plenty of (fat) cops rolling out of their vehicles would suggest that you are a Disgruntled current, or former, IPSO employee.

    I asked you some time back and you didn't answer my question. Again you have not answered my question. For the third time, do you work for IPSO? "

    Gordon wrote on May 28, 2009 6:32 AM:

    " I am seeing the initial problem was that the New Iberia police Dept was dissolved to begin with, and replaced with an under prepared Sheriffs Dept to handle the work load with improper budget. This would seem to be the fault of the elected officials of previous administrations with a hidden personal agenda Im sure. This seems to be the way politics is run these days anyway. Now How about focusing on them next time elections roll around instead of reducing the level of immediate safety for the public. Again Ackel need to get Federal Grants. "

    Gordon wrote on May 28, 2009 6:27 AM:

    " Now, I feel they could find cuts elsewhere in the Dept besides vehicles, and yes it is true that some deputies probably abuse cars, thats a given, and a show of ignorance. The solution to that problem is to take them out of the cars when this happens and give them an older unit, Or a bike unit, or foot patrol, we have done that at some of my other Depts. The classic argument has always been " I dont want higher taxes, but the same level of protection and you need to make due" "

    Searching For The Educated wrote on May 27, 2009 11:39 PM:

    " D. Hertz you sure have a lot to say about the sheriff's office. For a moment I thought I discovered an educated person in your postings until you came up with if a Klunker breaks down on the way to a call have another klunker fill in for it. That truly is the most ignorant of all postings. You have got to be a disgruntled/fired exdeputy. Nobody else with any sense would write such a thing. You have been detected as one of the faded blue. Now move away from the keyboard. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 11:39 PM:

    " To answer your question, noticing a person's weight is really hard to miss these days with all of the fat people waddling around.

    I see plenty of cops having to roll out of their vehicles with some disgusted look on their face, like "Why do I have to leave this comfortable chair to tend to this so-called victim's problem" "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 27, 2009 5:39 PM:

    " To D Hertz
    Does 40 years of law enforcement experience mean anything to you? The only one who did go to college was fired by the previous administation. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 5:36 PM:

    " To Gordon:

    It sounds like you would make a fine addition to IPSO. You are not taking into account that there is not enough money to do all of what you think would be necessary to ensure proper law enforcement in Iberia. Again NOT ENOUGH MONEY.

    Either come up with more money or cut expenses. How come people don't get this? This is not Obama's show, so we can't print money.

    Oh yeah, Gordon, with all of your experience, knowledge and intelligence, you may become frustrated dealing with all of the issues of IPSO. "

    to Gordon wrote on May 27, 2009 5:10 PM:

    " Why don't you apply since you have all that knowledge and skill? I'm sure the sheriff department would be glad to have you. I want to stress that you are correct in that my vehicle is NOT used to repsond to emergencies but, I don't drive like a bat out of #$%& to get from here to the next red light or stop sign either. The officers who drive these vehicles have NO respect for them and treat them like S%^&. If they had to pay repair cost then they would be more concious of how-they-dirve-them "

    stay at home cop wrote on May 27, 2009 5:08 PM:

    " Simply put........I have been toying with going into law enforcement. I think I have made my choice. I did not know that I.P.S.O. got take home vehicles for there personal use or that they were able to stay at home and do nothing until I read this post and comments. Can't spell it out clearer, I no longer have an acceptable excuse not to follow my dream! I like free stuff. Simply put will manage how much free stuff I can have from the tax payers. "

    Simply Put wrote on May 27, 2009 4:07 PM:

    " It as simple as this: The sheriff department/sheriff needs to work within their means just like every other business in the world. This means don't spend more than you take in. Can't spell it out any clearer. To continue to blame the previous administration for this departments' inability to manage its spending is NO LONGER AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE!!!! "

    To D Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 2:36 PM:

    " I do not believe that anyone there knows about strategic planning and forecasting a budget. You are speaking way over thier heads. Remember, just about all of the sheriff candidates last election never completed high school and the one that won, was amoung them. "

    Gordon wrote on May 27, 2009 2:16 PM:

    " And for the record. I am a former police office with about 10 years experience not in this state though. A former Police Firearms Instructor, and Law Enforcement Instructor. I served in the Marine Corps Security Forces, and was a Security Specialist in Iraq for a private company off and on from 2004-2005. I don't say this to brag, but to let people know I am not some person just ranting on what "I" want, but from real experience. I would be happy to work at the IPSO, or any agency, I LIKE IT. "

    Gordon wrote on May 27, 2009 2:11 PM:

    " Did you actually say USE JUMPER CABLES? now that is funny, and ludicrous and not even feasible. You all compare the budget to YOUR daily lives and what YOU want. This folks is not how it goes, and that 160K mile car was not used in an emergency capacity, it was daily transportation, and you didn't pay attention to the clause of using it to save someone, so again a HALF answer to your benefit. We can not reduce operating cost at the sake of citizen safety. Equipment falls under that catagory. "

    Look around you wrote on May 27, 2009 12:15 PM:

    " I have a question for the IPSO. Are the officers allowed to drive these vehicles home and use them for their personal use? If so, then that may be why the costs are rising and there is no money. Also, there are many folks driving old vehicles. If there is not enough money to buy something make do with what you have. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 10:37 AM:

    " Oh and by the way, the last vehicle I had was driven every day and sold with over 160,000 miles.

    We all make sacrifices with our budgets. IPSO people are not ENTITLED to shiny new cars, etc. If one of the old clunkers breaks down on the way to a calll, have another klunker fill in for it.

    Oh yeah and carry a pair of jumper cables like the rest of us. "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " To all the cops who are obviously reading and contributing to this post feverishly:

    You all know there is a limited amount of money that comes into the IPSO. Occasional deficit spending is ok in any organization but a long-term sensible revenue and spending plan needs to be made. I don't hear any noise about this sort of thing.

    All I hear are a bunch of people griping about old cars and low pay.

    If the money is not there . . . "

    To D. Hertz wrote on May 27, 2009 10:17 AM:

    " You never answered the question of whether you work for IPSO or not. Well, do you? "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 26, 2009 9:27 PM:

    " To Gordon
    People are jealous of the new cars and new phone equipment. They think it is unneeded and like it won't save their life one day OR someone they love. Sad but true although it may be. Write slowly to them they do not understand. They have not even gone to kindergarten............We have never seen better law enforcement. But how do you explain this to an ignorant person????????????? I have not even meant Mr Ackal but one day I hope to...... "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 26, 2009 1:43 PM:

    " to Searching for educated
    Where are you? Answer this please. They think we have a fat cops who do nothing. Go figure?????????????? "

    Gordon wrote on May 26, 2009 12:39 PM:

    " "Cocky cops" well there is an interesting comment, dont think thats "equipment", but the shiny new cars could be on a Ford Fleet lease, which YES they do work in Dodge vehicles too, or even....wait for it......THE CARS NEED TO BE REPLACED. when was the last time you owned and kept a vehicle for 150,000 or 200.000 miles and ran it 8-12 hours a day 7 days a week? oh yeah and someones life depended on it, literally? NEVER. So when is service life determined? When it breaks on a way to an emergency call? "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 26, 2009 11:28 AM:

    " Unneeded equipment - All I see is cocky cops in shiny new Dodge Chargers. Really, were all of these cars needed immediately or could we have survived on some older equipment for a while?

    The overweight comment is somewhat of a stereotypical comment, however, you can look around and see that our law enforcement would do well to strike a deal with Jenny Craig. "

    Gordon wrote on May 26, 2009 8:27 AM:

    " What is classified as "unneeded" equipment? and Im sure this should be interesting.... "

    To D. Hertz wrote on May 26, 2009 7:54 AM:

    " Do you work for IPSO, or do you just make it a habit of noticing people's weight? How Ridicoulous can you be?! "

    D. Hertz wrote on May 25, 2009 10:04 PM:

    " Well everyone knows that the IPSO is loaded down with a bunch of overweight paper pushers instead of good street deputies.

    If they would trim down (no pun intended) the number of persons that are dead heads and quit buying unneeded equipment, they probably would be able to balance their budget. "

    Gordon wrote on May 25, 2009 6:06 PM:

    " Well look a 4th Stooge....and its now wonder with all this wonderful knowledge between you and all the others you havent run for office and fixed EVERYTHING with your Kindergarten economics. You use this forum to voice criticism and offer NOTHING constructive. So complain away, feel big with insults and jokes, BUT remember law enforcement will always be there and so will death and taxes...suck it up. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 25, 2009 12:12 PM:

    " To 4Stooges

    Are you a detective for the Sheriff Dept. and also the accountant for them? Must be you don't have enough to do with your time! Your name suits you well. "

    4Stooges wrote on May 24, 2009 10:02 PM:

    " Got your Back, how many of those shiny new chargers are unmarked take home cars for useless administrators and do-nothings? I sure see quite a few that are different colors with tinited windows and antennas parked all around the courthouse, leaving in and arriving at the 911 Center. Why can't he start there and elliminate some of those? or is that too much to ask? How about elliminating the crack head in charge of the machanic's shop at the Jail? How about cutting his brothers pay to something a normal deputy would get instead of 1 1/2 times theamountpaidinthepast? "

    Gordon wrote on May 22, 2009 4:08 PM:

    " Well Three Stooges I guess since we are in a RECESSION there wont be anything to steal, people to harm or kill, and we have no need to enforce the laws...and I constantly see IN THE PAPER and ON TV the US politicians asking for money, auto companies, and to this Socialist President more than will to give out what we don't have to the lazy and unemployed by choice. There is one recommendation to the Sheriff I would make, and that there is federal grant monies out there he should look into as part of Obama's Stimulus package. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 22, 2009 3:53 PM:

    " To Gordon
    You used too big of a word INFLATION for three stooges. Probably they could not recite their ABC's. Now ask them to count bet they cannot!!!!!! I know they cannot do that much understand 101 of a business.......Too complicated for them! "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 22, 2009 12:15 PM:

    " To Three Stooges
    You are talking about your own personal needs and what you would like to have. We are talking about our protection. I don't call you three stooges I call you-"Wanna be Sheriff Magum Pooyie" Let the lack of protection begin at your residence not mine. The Sheriff is doing a great job and no one put to task on that! "

    Three Stooges wrote on May 22, 2009 9:43 AM:

    " Gordon, I read the post. When is the last time you watched the news or read a newspaper? This country is currently in a RECESSION. Everybody would love to bring home more money to pay their bills. They would love to purchase new vehicles and tools of their trade. They would also love to remodel their homes, but they are NOT. Everyone has reduced or eliminated luxuries in their budgets in order to pay their bills. Why is it that Louis Ackal is the only political figure complaining and whining for more money? "

    Searching For The Educated wrote on May 22, 2009 12:38 AM:

    " Addressing three stooges. I can assure you I am not Mr. Ackal. He would be considered a gentleman compared to me. I have plenty of time to work with the uneducated such as you. In fact I love it. So lets begin with your first lesson. Repeat these lines as much as you like if you can comprehend them. Mr. Ackal is not my enemy. I am my own worst enemy. I should respect those that protect my sorry a-- on a daily basis. GOOD JOB! Now recite your alphabets. "

    Gordon wrote on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM:

    " It would appear that "Three Stooges" didnt even read the article and the point it was trying to make. The cost of operating a business rises constantly...it a word called INFLATION. Simple business 101, and you want the current sheriff to correct the problems of mismanaged money by the previous administration. From what I have seen he has done a good job....Three Stooges was your house broke into, someone killed in your family, or you been car jacked lately....I doubt it...SO He has done SOME good. Be thankful and stop being so critical and cynical "

    Three Stooges wrote on May 21, 2009 9:35 AM:

    " I am thrilled to see that the Daily Iberian Forum has its own Three Stooges: Got Your Back, Gordon and Searching for the educated. I find their posts are funnier than the script used by the original Three Stooges: Moe, Larry and Curly. Understandably, they have a better topic, law enforcement in New Iberia, to work with. Especially since they have been tasked to defend Mr. Ackal’s spending.
    Searching for the educated, you did an excellent job of impersonating Mr. Ackal. If I didn’t know any better, I would have sworn that he was you. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 20, 2009 8:43 PM:

    " To Gordon and Searching for educated

    Thank you! I love the two of you and yet I do not even know you! Keep searching for the educated because I don't see it that in the whiners and I know that you don't either. Take care and again thank you and a big thank you to our Sheriff and his force which we should all be thankful for!!!!! "

    Searching for the educated wrote on May 19, 2009 11:28 PM:

    " Concerned citizen you simply can't be playing with a full deck. You seem to be insinuating the sheriff can't even take a moment of rest. It's people such as yourself that make educated people wonder why anyone would even care to protect your sorry a--. No doubt you'd be the first one to call for assistance though, probably from the same down town location you're talking about. It's the loud mouthed fools such as you that always seem to be calling for a cop to save you from your overloaded mouth. Enjoy your drink and-be-quiet. "

    Gordon wrote on May 19, 2009 11:13 AM:

    " This is the best you all can do on here is complain and be overly critical of the job being done, and where money is spent. Why do you try coming up with some REAL answers to the problem, instead of being part of it. I was a police officer for MANY years, and until YOU walk in the shoes then stop whining about how much a car cost, or the budget....YOU people elected these officials into office, and this must be the minority whoes canidates DIDNT get into office, get out from in front of the computer "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 18, 2009 9:57 PM:

    " To Stupidity
    Do you think that police cars only do chases? What if your loved ones or you in an accident? Would it be better for them to come slow or maybe not at all because of car failure? Is it not clear to you that we all along have been talking about not having enough money to do a job well done? Cut back my protection? No where do you all complainers live? We will start there! Any takers?? As the old saying goes put up or shut up! "

    Anonymous wrote on May 18, 2009 8:54 PM:

    " HEY"Outside Looking In" Isn't that what most 'POLITICIANS"do---live off of taxpayers money---GIMME A BREAK. Yea--unh hunh --Thank GOD for ACKAL---GIMME A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    Concerned citizen wrote on May 18, 2009 8:50 PM:

    " I say give the sheriff the money he "NEEDS"-who knows he might need it to buy another round of Patron(tequila) while hanging out on Main St.---"POLITICING". I don't know---JUST SAYING---merely an observation. "

    to stupidity wrote on May 18, 2009 8:03 AM:

    " the officers with the chargers are the city units and the ones with the crown vics are the parish units. If you look at the chargers it has metro on the car. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 17, 2009 10:20 AM:

    " Does anyone know who to call to start an investigation? I will call. I smelll a rat! "

    SOMEBODY wrote on May 17, 2009 7:51 AM:

    " Maybe somebody should look into the owners , accociates of the new work release program. very interested one would be! "

    outside looking in wrote on May 16, 2009 12:51 PM:

    " Supporters of David Landry are stirring these issues up. They cant stand it that they lost--and thank GOD Landry did. Now he working or Huval taking pictures of houses---The guy is lazy and wants to be a career politician living off of your money and telling you what to do---Thank God for Ackal--- "

    stupidity wrote on May 16, 2009 9:11 AM:

    " I really cant speak to much on someone I do not know but I do hava a simple question- Why did some of the officers get upgrades to chargers when other didnt and how is that benefiting us as a taxpayers when ther are never, NEVER, any chases involved in cars? "

    to where it is know wrote on May 16, 2009 7:33 AM:

    " I work at the jail, so bring it on. That facility is 100 percent better even though it still needs a lot of work. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 15, 2009 11:32 AM:

    " Was Sid's brother Tommy who owns a real estate company involved? "

    the shadow wrote on May 12, 2009 2:21 PM:

    " C Rider you should know that answer already didn't your husband work there before for Sid? "

    Someone Knows wrote on May 11, 2009 10:11 PM:

    " Yes, that is correct. I forgot to put the "G" for grand behind my numbers. Sorry about the confusion if there was any. I did not come back to correct it because I forgot and did not have the time when I first saw it. Thank you for pointing it out as that was a help to me. "

    To Someone Who Knows wrote on May 11, 2009 9:34 AM:

    " The rent on that building went from $15,000 per month to $30,000 per month toward the end of the previous administration. "

    Someone Knows wrote on May 8, 2009 11:55 AM:

    " Last I heard it was Heff Enterprises that owned that property. They need to look into who is involved with Heff Enterprises. Then we might get the answers as to why the rent went up from $15 to $30 just for the enclosure of a back porch area. Questions need to asked and the public has the right to know since our tax dollars were paying the rent on this building for the Work Release Center. "

    c rider wrote on May 7, 2009 12:46 PM:

    " Does anyone know exactly who owns the work release building itself,is it the IPSO are is it owned by someone,my understanding is IPSO paid rent if so to who or what company? Just curious... "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 6, 2009 2:18 PM:

    " Hooray!!!! The City gave Ackal some of the money! All of YOU whine about that! But most all let the man do his job and stop trying to do it for him! Go to katc.com to see more. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 5, 2009 2:50 PM:

    " My my take a look at the I think I know it all Sheriff wanna be's! Yet all you whining about how Mr Ackal should do things have not #1 Run for the office of Sheriff #2 Answered any of my questions. You are quick to point the finger at Ackal but back off and hide in not answering the questions. No I do not work for Ackal nor have I worked for Sid. But I do see positive changes with a new Sheriff. "

    another round wrote on May 5, 2009 2:15 PM:

    " Ackal will ask for more money next year because he and his staff lack the skill and knowledge to manage a budget. The proof is right in front of all of you....he signed a contract with a private company to rid himself of the work release center he has convicted felons on the pay roll with buying power and no inventory policy and procedure to ensure things are not walking away. He spends money uselessly on phones, SUV's, and high salaries for his friends and political allies and this will NEVER change. Fiscal Responsibility is the ANSWER "

    Ummm wrote on May 5, 2009 12:21 PM:

    " Not only is he not a miracle worker. He has no budget since and neither does his accounting staff. To run a dept. you need revenue - where is his? He screwed himself with letting the work release go. How do you think Hebert funded the dept. You can't let go of all that revenue and expect to still pay your bills! Even if Ackal were to get more money, he still would not have anything generating ENOUGH money to sustain the dept. Ackal made THIS debt - ACKAL. "

    agree with flip wrote on May 5, 2009 8:24 AM:

    " Flip you obviously think and react to things logically! I agree with everything that you said here. Louis is a GRUMPY OLD MAN! The sad part is the mayor doesn't want the NIPD back so the council votes will be there tonight and the mayor will not veto the decision either. The haneymoon may be over but, Louis will make the city pay every time he asks. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME PAYMENT! It is just the first time payment! Louis' spending habits will not change! "

    where is it now wrote on May 5, 2009 8:19 AM:

    " You mention that Sid Hebert left things in a MESS. You only say this because Louis Ackal say so. I bet if the media were to go to the jail today the conditions would be worse! In fact, I bet that things are more out of control then when Sid was sheriff. Let's do a shake down, invite the media and the parish council and see where things are today! Any takers? "

    ignorance the law of the land wrote on May 5, 2009 7:26 AM:

    " Again igonrance rules. Ackal is not living with what Sid got in 2004. He got a HUGE increase in property tax when they rolled up the millages. His other sources of income including sales tax also increase when we increase our spending (have it to spend). Had he not wasted millions on stuff such as SUVs for his cronies, we could talk, but he can't be trusted with money. "

    Gopher wrote on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM:

    " I think Louis is doing a fine job. I make a motion we give him a blank check and let him fill out the amount he needs. I think the only thing cheaper now than 2004 is the price of a gallon of gas.With the economy struggling like it is, I think we should give all public entities the ability to have endless credit and fund all of thier wish lists. After all, this is 2009. Then after we do that we all have a big party with the money that's left over. Now that's what I call responsible spending. "

    Got Your Back wrote on May 4, 2009 3:48 PM:

    " Sid Hebert is the reason Mr Ackal is left with the mess! You saw the jail's condition what makes you think he took care of the cars or anything else!!! Sid pulled a "snow job" on everyone with his pretty face! He was looking at the money for the contract in 2004 and his OWN interest. We the people and Mr Ackal are stuck with mess!!! I am here in support of Mr Ackal to help clean it up. By the way are YOU working for the same wages you received in 2004? "

    flip wrote on May 4, 2009 2:26 PM:

    " How many of you can demand a raise and get it? How many of you can demand that your mortagage (a contract) be cut by 25%. Few I doubt. No different. He knew the score when he ran for office. HE is the whinner. "

    Disappointed Voter wrote on May 4, 2009 1:37 PM:

    " He's no miracle worker but obivously he spent more money then he had in the budget. "

    hooray wrote on May 4, 2009 12:20 PM:

    " I agree! "

    I Wonder wrote on May 4, 2009 12:00 PM:

    " I Sid Hebert were sheriff would the request for more money be received the same? Seems like most support the idea of giving Ackal WHATEVER he asks for! Surely the results would be much different if Sid Hebert were asking? "

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