Thanks for asking JD. I'm getting feedback from a wide range of sources so I'm not going to name. That's my deal with them without permission. I won't burn a source especially when people who are still working from the sheriff's office or leaking stuff to me. If John Carr wants to let me know that he's got a problem with anything I reported, I'd be glad to talk to him.
In fairness, I should also mention that the Baltimore Sun of the Baltimore Banner articles heated things up, but Elsie Jacobs in the sheriff's office is not a new story. I have to admit that I'm probably going to sound sort of stupid but I've heard for years about the woman who is getting police escort rides from the sheriff's department and special favors but I always thought it was kind of weird but until the banner and the sun broke the story and I'm not sure which one of them came first. They both came out at about the same time I think but until they broke the story it never occurred to me that it was possibly illegal and certainly unethical.
Having lived in Prince George's County, I hear rumors and a lot of crazy stories, but I don't always put together the pieces of where the Scandal is until later on. So this was not a big surprise. It's just something I ignored.
If Michael Jackson is implicated as participating in this conduct during his time as Sheriff of Prince George's County, it should cause his removal as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
Thanks for thinking of Michael Jackson. I was chasing down the story based on the banner and the Baltimore Sun and then I started making calls and talking to people who have been deeply involved in that arena for a long time and the story just kept growing and growing. Sometimes I chase a story and work hard to find it. Other times I chase a little story and a big story falls into my lap. So this is one of those that just sort of fell into my lap.
One of the most important responsibilities of any Sheriff’s Office is maintaining the public’s trust. Every taxpayer has the right to expect transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership from those entrusted to enforce the law.
The Maryland Wire article raises important questions that deserve thoughtful attention. Rather than dismissing concerns or making excuses, we should embrace accountability. Public confidence is strengthened when agencies welcome oversight, correct deficiencies, and remain committed to continuous improvement.
As a retired Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal with 25 years of federal service, including 23 years in management, I’ve seen firsthand how professional organizations respond to challenges. The answer is not political spin—it is leadership, accountability, and decisive action.
Prince George’s County deserves a Sheriff’s Office that focuses on its core mission:
* Protecting our communities.
* Serving the courts with professionalism.
* Apprehending fugitives.
* Protecting victims.
* Being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
If elected Sheriff, I will work to restore confidence through transparency, ethical leadership, and measurable results. Accountability should never be feared—it should be embraced. The public deserves nothing less.
What is your source for all of this?
Thanks for asking JD. I'm getting feedback from a wide range of sources so I'm not going to name. That's my deal with them without permission. I won't burn a source especially when people who are still working from the sheriff's office or leaking stuff to me. If John Carr wants to let me know that he's got a problem with anything I reported, I'd be glad to talk to him.
In fairness, I should also mention that the Baltimore Sun of the Baltimore Banner articles heated things up, but Elsie Jacobs in the sheriff's office is not a new story. I have to admit that I'm probably going to sound sort of stupid but I've heard for years about the woman who is getting police escort rides from the sheriff's department and special favors but I always thought it was kind of weird but until the banner and the sun broke the story and I'm not sure which one of them came first. They both came out at about the same time I think but until they broke the story it never occurred to me that it was possibly illegal and certainly unethical.
Having lived in Prince George's County, I hear rumors and a lot of crazy stories, but I don't always put together the pieces of where the Scandal is until later on. So this was not a big surprise. It's just something I ignored.
If Michael Jackson is implicated as participating in this conduct during his time as Sheriff of Prince George's County, it should cause his removal as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
Thanks for thinking of Michael Jackson. I was chasing down the story based on the banner and the Baltimore Sun and then I started making calls and talking to people who have been deeply involved in that arena for a long time and the story just kept growing and growing. Sometimes I chase a story and work hard to find it. Other times I chase a little story and a big story falls into my lap. So this is one of those that just sort of fell into my lap.
The Sheriff’s Office Must Restore Public Trust
One of the most important responsibilities of any Sheriff’s Office is maintaining the public’s trust. Every taxpayer has the right to expect transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership from those entrusted to enforce the law.
The Maryland Wire article raises important questions that deserve thoughtful attention. Rather than dismissing concerns or making excuses, we should embrace accountability. Public confidence is strengthened when agencies welcome oversight, correct deficiencies, and remain committed to continuous improvement.
As a retired Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal with 25 years of federal service, including 23 years in management, I’ve seen firsthand how professional organizations respond to challenges. The answer is not political spin—it is leadership, accountability, and decisive action.
Prince George’s County deserves a Sheriff’s Office that focuses on its core mission:
* Protecting our communities.
* Serving the courts with professionalism.
* Apprehending fugitives.
* Protecting victims.
* Being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
If elected Sheriff, I will work to restore confidence through transparency, ethical leadership, and measurable results. Accountability should never be feared—it should be embraced. The public deserves nothing less.
Integrity. Experience. Accountability. Results.