WPD officer recognized for work

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Mike Buffington
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Wednesday, April 4. 2012
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Winder police chief Dennis Dorsey presented to the Winder City Council on Tuesday night an officer whose leadership has helped cut nearly in half the number of traffic accidents and injuries in the city. Dorsey said Officer Brent Davis has done such a good job, in fact, that the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety could not justify another $20,000 grant for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic.

“The year we started the H.E.A.T. program, we had 826 traffic accidents with 170 injuries,” Dorsey said. “Last year, we had 445 accidents and 101 injuries.”
Every year of the city’s participation in the grant program since 2007, its accidents and injuries went down, he said.

For more city coverage, read the April 4 issue of the Barrow Journal.
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#1 oh brother! on 04/04/12 at 02:50 PM [Reply]
good grief charlie brown, really there is grant money or this, why is special grant money used, I also notice and hear on the news that less people driving wild because Gas prices oar, also recessions drop crazed drivers costing them n general,
#2 huh? on 04/04/12 at 02:52 PM [Reply]
Brent Davis has done such a good job, in fact, that the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety could not justify another $20,000 ???????????????????
#3 Yea, We improved so We need to go Backward again First on 04/04/12 at 03:09 PM [Reply]
Yea, Some other Police Dept will get that $20k and we need to have an INCREASE in accidents and we can have it back, now we have to foot the bill for that officers salary, thanks to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOES), they issue the H.E.A.T Grants.
#4 Anonymous on 04/04/12 at 03:57 PM [Reply]
It's the guy who keeps the city cofers fully writing tickets.
#5 Trevor on 04/05/12 at 05:53 AM [Reply]
Brent has done an outstanding job for the City of Winder residents and those who travel through it. People can gripe about the citational all the want, he has done the job he was told to do, SAVE LIVES. There is no way to count the lives he saved by enforcing the traffic laws. Good job Brent!
#5.1 huh save lifes???? on 04/07/12 at 08:28 AM [Reply]
no mention of reduced deaths anywhere here only reduced accidents and many reasons for that the widened roads coming and going in and out of winder, the increased speed limits not making people slow down and then get in a hurry etc.
save lives there is no facts to support that traffic ticket writing saves lives, and I do like the GSP, why because they do also enforce the law and in most cases use reason and not ticket and tow everyone they can, they also seem less involved in searching for drugs and more with helping people rather then when car instranded showing up and first question being license and insurance, where as GSP askes do you need help and can we get you to safe location, Winder call tow servce even if you not in traffic and ready to impound your ride make that money by hook or crook!!!
#5.2 Anonymous on 04/09/12 at 09:39 PM [Reply]
Trevor, What have you been smoking. The guy must have pictures of Dorsey.......
#6 Loser on 04/05/12 at 11:03 AM [Reply]
Is this the same cop who owns that mismatched red and black mustang? The only thing missing is the duct tape.
#7 no cops in winder on 04/05/12 at 11:27 AM [Reply]
if winder has cops i never see them where i live,opps i forgot i don't live in the rich-e parts of town.winder has the worst excuse for a police dept i've ever seen.
#8 agree with 6 & 7 above on 04/05/12 at 06:21 PM [Reply]
You are right. Who in barrow hasn't had a run in with this officer. If he is in his car, then the blue light will most likely be on. he writes tickets like their goin out of style. He is very rude with a bad attitude. He talks down to people and does not treat them with respect. But he's a big money maker for the city so they won't do nothin with him.
#9 agree on 04/05/12 at 06:43 PM [Reply]
@ no cops in winder, I totally agree. I have never seen a cop in our area unless we call them for when something is stolen. We have a good neighborhood but have theft problems bad. You would think they would patrol the area with all the theft in the area. $20,000????? no wonder Barrow is a dump. They don't know how to manage money. I can see giving a little but not 20,000
#10 CAN'T WIN on 04/05/12 at 07:55 PM [Reply]
What do you want from the police? When they do their job really well (in this case), people complain; when they don't do much, people complain. Keep doing your job Officer Davis. Months from now when crashes pick back up, no one will acknowledge you and your work but there are a few of us out there that do (and no I'm not a cop & you couldn't pay me to be one).
People: if you drive within the law, no blue lights!
#11 Winder Resident on 04/05/12 at 09:19 PM [Reply]
well maybe Brent would be better off working in a town where he don't know everyone! I just don't like him! He's got a big head because he hides behind his badge! I will never forget my 11 year old son went out over Christmas break about midnight & my husband was looking for him & Brent had picked my son up & told my husband he could arrest him for being in a known drug area (he was looking for his kid) then was very rude to my husband in front of our son like we allowed him to leave this late at night, the best part is Brent is my husbands cousin! So Brent & his ticket writing need to be on the facebook page only in Winder! With out the badge, gun, & tickets he's nobody as he has always been trying to prove a point! Hopefully there will be use in the 20K in getting Brent so attitude adjustments! What about Rachel or Tracey real people who are great police for the city of Winder!
#11.1 hmmm on 04/06/12 at 03:27 PM [Reply]
If you can do this kind of job in your hometown, you are a better person than most. No one is required to like him in order for him to do his job. Just re-read what you wrote--instead of disliking him, you should have said THANK YOU and then whipped the behind of your 11 year old. If he was rude to his OWN cousin about being in a bad area, maybe it's because he knew something.
I'm glad to know that he doesn't discriminate--family or no family!
Trying to prove a point: read the article lady.....point proven.
Finally: again read the article lady--the state is cutting the 20k to the wpd, not giving it to anybody else in the department. However, i do agree with you in that Rachel and Tracey are great officers but if they had Brent's duties, you would have a problem with them too!
#11.1.1 Agree on 04/06/12 at 04:31 PM [Reply]
Hmmm, I agree with you. I've been driving all over Winder for the past 25 years and never been stopped one time. I guess if you obey the laws you have nothing to complain about. Keep stopping them Officer Davis and I will giggle every time I pass by.
#12 Citizen on 04/06/12 at 04:30 PM [Reply]
I think everyone at the police department is great. You r probably not seeing them as much because there is on average of four officers per shift. From what I understand they have had a lot of people quit according to a friend of mine that works there. I live off of fifth ave and when someone broke Into my house they were quick to respond and offered suggestions to assist me. Brent is a little arrogant but he does his job and that is what counts. Keep up the good work. Thanks for all you do.
#12.1 Anonymous on 04/09/12 at 10:01 PM [Reply]
"You r probably not seeing them as much because there is on average of four officers per shift. From what I understand they have had a lot of people quit according to a friend of mine that works there."

Very True. Most days they don't even have 4 per shift unless tou count Dorsey and Rob (LOL)
and officers are quitting due to the poor leadership or NO leadership !!!!!!
#13 Anonymous on 04/06/12 at 06:52 PM [Reply]
No one is gonna like traffic cops because they enforce traffic laws. That is there job to enforce speeding, reckless driving, road-rage etc. If you don't like the ticket then please go to court.

Why do you think no one likes the GSP cause all they do is write tickets. That is there JOB. Just there presence on the road reduces your speed cause you are playing on Facebook flying down the road and you see them you hit the breaks. They don't even have to flip there lights on to get you to reduce your speed to the speed that you are suppose to go.

All this hate for law enforcement officers has got to end. Maybe they should just quit coming to work and see what happens.

How about when CSX decided to shut down the railroad and no one knew how to drive with out the officers out there directing traffic and trying to reduce some of the traffic we probably would still be out there.
#14 Anonymous on 04/06/12 at 08:05 PM [Reply]
I say the city should annex a section of 316 that borders near the city already then maybe they can keep their Grant and help out the County by taking a section off their plate to work (even though they can still work anywhere in the county whether in a city or not), there seems to be alot of agressive driving there...
#15 Browneyedgirl103 on 04/07/12 at 07:01 PM [Reply]
I adore the City of Winder Police Department. However, not only am I not a big fan of Brent Davis, after an altercation with a family that I adore last weekend, I lost the ounce of tolerance for him I had and now(among a myriad of other reasons) totally dislike him. Officer Davis is a HUGE freaking LIABILITY (not a word LEO's like) to this City. He is the ticket Nazi. A little Napolean that one. Almost any and every time I see Brent with a car pulled over (OFTEN...weekly) he does so in a way, that is so dangerous for every one passing by as well as the one getting the citation. Im surprised no one has been in a wreck (or worse) because of his irresponsibility in his job. I have seen him at Candler/Midland with 3 and 4 cars pulled over (while he's on foot ordering them off the road) with the cars as well as his cruiser out into the street-while wreaking havoc on traffic and putting peoples safety (to include his own) on the line. Unreal. How is it that HE single handedly kept wrecks from happening and saved lives? Thats so stupid. I mean...how did they survey this really??? Just last week I was about to complain to Chief Dorsey about Davis' choices, his attitude and his disregard for the citizens of this city. Sickening. He's a freakin Robo Cop-and I like cops. They mustve been super desperate to find someone to recognize. They could however look at Tracey & Rachel and others in CID...they Rock!
#15.1 law abiding on 04/09/12 at 05:17 AM [Reply]
How to avoid B Davis and all leo until you NEED them????

Follow the law and stop staring at the cars pulled over. You'll notice a lot less and be much happier. Besides if you read the article, the Chief recognized him due to the state cutting its funding. Since money will have to be reallocated (possibly), it is the chief's responsibility to bring this to the council's attention.
#16 maybe on 04/09/12 at 08:11 AM [Reply]
the reason they cut this funding was due to over zealous enforcement and in general beng a butthole to motorist even those not breaking the law, seems this officer is wound tight like a watch from woolworths, when the spring pops one days pieces all over the place.
#16.1 Here is the Real Deal, (and quit whining!) on 04/09/12 at 10:37 AM [Reply]
Look: The GOHS Grants are based on "Need" and "being a qualified under that plan agency" as perceived by the Grantor who is GOHS. These are TYPICALLY granted to BIG Departments mostly, Winder did qualify and DID do a good job, but so much that the NUMBERS now are Below Continuing to Qualify, our Wreck Numbers dropped below the benchmark which is GOOD & BAD at the same time. PERIOD. This is a STATE Program, they are a LEO Organization, they Support a Zealous Enforcement Tactics, they do "LE Events" where LARGE Amounts of H.E.A.T. Teams gather and do intense traffic stops and roadblocks. It is what they do. It was a GOOD thing to be apart of, But we are now Out. Barrow still is in and about 25 other Larger Agencies. END OF STORY.
#16.1.1 over zealous on 04/09/12 at 02:52 PM [Reply]
first if something was not working as the plan was intended us the taxpayers would be last to know usaully the funding is just removed and that fixes the issues that ae caused by people in Govt being over zealous, not just police but whatever Govt dept causes too much grief to those doling out the funds.
#17 Anonymous on 04/09/12 at 07:29 PM [Reply]
i am sure the winder police work really hard and for the most part try to get the job done fairly but i know for sure officer Davis is not an asset to winder. an arrogant officer who is on a power high is NEVER an asset to any department!
#18 Anonymous on 04/09/12 at 09:52 PM [Reply]
“The year we started the H.E.A.T. program, we had 826 traffic accidents with 170 injuries,” Dorsey said. “Last year, we had 445 accidents and 101 injuries.”
Every year of the city’s participation in the grant program since 2007, its accidents and injuries went down, he said.

Dorsey, You should be ashamed !!!!!!!!
The reason that the accidents continue to fall is due to all the hard work that all your officers do, not just because of Brent Davis. Have you ever thought of why all your employees have such a bad attitude. Maybe it's the poor leadership that you provide.
Also, Maybe the Barrow Journal should look at Davis's personnel file and get the low down on the real Brent Davis !!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe the new Mayor should look into the situation and find out what kind of department you are really running.
Come on Dorsey, Grow Some and start doing your job !!!!!!!!!!!!
#19 the price on 04/09/12 at 10:11 PM [Reply]
of gas has helped reduce trafficongestion as well as slow many folks down. improved roads and bettr traffic flows have helped so any things have been bigger factors then the police writing heat enforcement tickets.
#20 OhlaJeane on 04/16/12 at 10:32 AM [Reply]
I actually like Officer Davis he hasn't stopped me but i know him from around the town and before i graduated. Although he is outrageous with the way he stops people and gives more tickets than warnings he is doing his job, but also rachel and tracey they are awesome as well! Brent is cocky and therefore looked down on by most of the town. Last week he had a car pulled over and it was completely dangerous i just threw my hands up at him like what are you doing so he then put his hand up to stop me so he could get me by safely! He's a good police officer there are ones out here that should be i must say.
#20.1 so on 04/16/12 at 12:12 PM [Reply]
he is good but makes unsafe stops and then only when other drivers look like are you freaking kidding me does he even attempt not to cause more problems.
I guess he is just not trained in operating on the roadways in a safe manner
#21 Anonymous on 04/16/12 at 02:44 PM [Reply]
It sounds like this cop is a loose cannon ball bouncing around town. Why does the mayor and councilmen allow this? Sounds like he needs to be sent packing with Sabrina.
#22 BHAHAHA winder has a police dept. on 04/16/12 at 07:00 PM [Reply]
if winder has a police dept i never see them where i live,i guess they don't want to do anything,afraid of some kinda of liability!they are a big joke
#22.1 The joke is "BHAHAHA" on 04/16/12 at 07:45 PM [Reply]
Are you on Drugs? or maybe you don't know where you live? Winder has a department of comparable size, possibly more signiifcant actually, to most cities of comparable size and population. I think the joke is you. I have critized the department at times myself, but overall Winder has a pretty good department and moderatly well staffed (less than I would like to see, but in this economy we can't afford extra staff without additional revenue). Winder's Police dept is probaly over 100 years old as well.
#23 ENOUGH on 04/16/12 at 07:25 PM [Reply]
People, when is enough finally enough? If you don't like him, it's your prerogative; however, know that the man is simply doing his job. When someone harms you, runs into your vehicle, miss a stop sign because of a cell phone and hits you......I'm certain you wouldn't have one problem with this officer responding. I'm sure you would have no problem with his arrogance being applied to the person that violated you. If your complaints are truly legitimate and you've made no effort to put this in writing to the chief with your name attached to it, then most of what you say mean nothing. I have never received a ticket from the man because I know he's on his JOB! Stop damn speeding and you won't need to worry about him either! Keep performing your job duties Officer Davis and never mind the naysayers.
#24 but on 04/17/12 at 08:03 AM [Reply]
even his defenders point out he is making the stops in dangerous manner both to himself and to the persons being stopped,
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