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May 21st, 2018, 01:13 AM #41Grand Member
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May 21st, 2018, 09:37 AM #42
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May 21st, 2018, 12:26 PM #43
Re: Poll workers don't ask about my gun anymore
They're calling them the Constables' Education and Training Board these days. http://www.pccd.pa.gov/training/Page...ing-Board.aspx
Here is who is on it: http://www.pccd.pa.gov/training/Docu...Membership.pdf
How do tey expect Contables to do their job if they have no training? I went after some pretty bad dudes when I did it and wouldnt do it without a gun. F that!
Another frustrating thing about it is the CETB asked all the State and County constable associations to send representatives to come up with a plan to deal with the funding shortfall. They worked out 3 different proposals, and given how different in outlook these associations are, that is really impressive! But the CETB ignored all of them and voted on their own plan. Really shows how much the constable associations input was appreciated, huh?
Anyway, I work mostly civil stuff, so the CETA fees are paid up front by the plaintiffs, and I've been doing enough work that I'm a net positive going forward. Not sure if I've paid off the cost of my basic yet though. But it is really going to suck for anybody elected or appointed as a constable this November. A full year before they can get certified.
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May 21st, 2018, 12:50 PM #44Grand Member
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Re: Poll workers don't ask about my gun anymore
That is really messed up. Do you think the state is trying to squeeze out Constables?
Aggies Coach Really ??? Take off the tin foil bro.
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May 21st, 2018, 01:08 PM #45
Re: Poll workers don't ask about my gun anymore
There are some in the state who would like us all gone, but I don't think this is part of that. I think the PCCD/CETB couldn't figure out how to fix this and are panicking. This is just my personal opinion on the matter.
I have a suspicion that the CETB was wanting a plan that involved constables paying for part of their training. But my understanding is that none of the constables involved wanted to go that route, because once we started paying even a small fraction, given the way government usually works, eventually we'd pay for the whole training, and the PCCD would still be collecting all the CETA fees on top of that.
They are looking at online training, and given the 'death by powerpoint' form a lot of our training takes, that is a good idea. It was also the only thing that the constable associations suggested that the CETB also approved, though they are looking into it for the future and not doing it for 2019.
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May 21st, 2018, 01:33 PM #46
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May 23rd, 2018, 10:02 AM #47
Re: Poll workers don't ask about my gun anymore
Wrote to the county election board and asked why no constable on duty at our polling place. They responded back quickly and courteously (this is, after all, Western Pennsylvania where people are friendly).
Apparently our borough hasn't had a constable for the last year and a half. No, at 70 years of age tending to an ailing wife I'll not take on the job.
On the bright side, maintaining the peace at our borough's polling place means trying to stay awake.
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May 23rd, 2018, 07:47 PM #48
Re: Poll workers don't ask about my gun anymore
We’re running short on constable around our area.
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May 24th, 2018, 10:30 PM #49
Re: Poll workers don't ank about my gun anymore
"Cives Arma Ferant"
"I know I'm not James Bond, that's why I don't keep a loaded gun under the pillow, or bang Russian spies on a regular basis." - GunLawyer001
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May 28th, 2018, 04:42 PM #50
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