I heard he is going to the mountains with the llamas. Whatever, he was pretty lazy, but dern....
I'm not sure where he crossed you, I just don't like how the average citizen really didn't matter to him. Not only do they rarely patrol the neighborhoods, or paths, he wouldn't let his officers work off-duty for the citizens that were willing to pay more for extra patrols. The good thing is we have a great sheriffs dept.

He kept the local tv crews busy, when he felt like it, and he did at least get his officers a safe building to work in.

Maybe this will be a fresh start for PTC

PTC PD has been understaffed for years, as has the Fire Department for that matter. Who exactly is supposed to be patrolling the golf cart paths when there aren't even enough officers to fully cover the streets/neighborhoods in the city? This is hardly new...it's been that way for about a decade now.

Murray brought this issue up ever year, cited statistics on per-capital officer-resident ratios, and no one listened. I guess they were too busy complaining instead of demanding that council fund the PD so they could recruit/hire/train more officers.

I want even start on how "hosed" the FD is on the same issue. Once a couple of preventable tragedies occur due to either PD or FD or both being stretched way too far, then maybe something will get done. Sort of like how several traffic studies over the past 15 years has said put a light at Crosstown/Peachtree Parkway but no council has done anything yet.

PTC has been getting by for several years through some very dedicated people and a lot of luck. Eventually, luck runs out.

NUK

I've seen the cops in PTC helping at churches on Sunday for pay!
Who wanted to hire them to patrol neighborhoods?

Ummmm....hate to rain on your "I hate the cops" parade, but I believe that the police who direct traffic at our churches do this on their own time. Hard to believe, but even our police get days off. Sad thing is they need to supplement their income by hiring themselves off to our churches, the amphitheater, etc. on their own time to help afford to live. I personally know one of the policemen who works one of our churches every Sunday. You can not ask for a more forthright and upstanding individual.
I am not a fan of Murray. I am glad he and his "Napoleon complex" is retiring. But the patrolmen and women I know and have dealt with are the best (some aren't). They work hard to keep PTC a clean and safe city. Give them the respect they deserve.

He let's them help the buisnesses only.

:You will in fact not be missed you
:are a rude and unpleasant man.
:I can not think of one person that says
:otherwise.

Did you happen to notice or can you comprehend all those comments posted before yours that DO say otherwise? DUH.

NUK

There is good and bad with everything. Your chief has at least fought for all of you to get a raise and have a safe building to work in.

I work in a building with black mold and most of us are sick. It has been overlooked for years instead of fixed. Your chief has actually stepped up to the plate and fought for you. The smokers where I work are healthier than the rest of us because they go outside on every break to smoke. They have fewer sick days than the rest of us who used to stay inside on breaks. Now most of us including yours truly go outside of the building on every break. Even today when it was raining, it was still better to sit in your car than the poison building.

I think jelly bean is a little myopic. This is not utopia. On the one hand at least you don't get shot at daily like an average large city cop. On the other hand you guys get cussed almost daily by the low-life half-wit parents here. So this isn't the best place to work, but it isn't the worst either.

Thanks for keeping us all safe.

Zone 1 - If you re-read my post, you'll realize that you are included. More than likely he hired you (I can only think of 2 that he didn't), gave you a great job in a great city. Also, if you re-read the post again, you'll see that I mention the bad too. Please remember that you didn't have to be hired, that you didn't have to be accepted by all of us, and you don't have to work for Peachtree City. With that said, you do owe thanks for at least something. Remember the good, put the bad behind us, do your job and enjoy the heck out of the rest of your career. We are one of the best agencies out there. We all make sure of that - regardless of whether you agreed with Chief or not.

Camera happy or not he did a great service to a growing community!!! He took on the possition as the "Cheif of Police"!!! What have you done? Just like a Jackass flapping his gums; get your facts right, he did not lose his job in Savannah! In fact he was a very well decorated officer before he took on his job in Peachtree City.
Congradulations on a job well done! You have made us all proud! Maybe we will get to see some snow this year!!!

If you only knew...what a shock!!!

If it is as you say, "a shock!!!". Then let the man retire and go about his business in peace. Peachtree City has one of the lowest crime rates in the state, and their police don't put up with any sh*t!!! So, if you will please not rain on someone elses parade, it would be appreciated.
My mother taught me not say anything, if i didn't have anything nice to say. It is a lesson you should learn. the next time you go flapping your gums make sure you face the croud and know what YOU are talking about!

Most of us appreciate the "big splash". Thanks Jim for a great 18 years. We owe a debt of gratitude to you and the fine women and men of law enforcement for keeping our city, children, and homes safe for all of these years. How can you argue with living in one of the safest communities in America. I just hope it stays that way. Go right your book and good luck in all of your endeavors. I hear the mountains are beautiful this time of year.