Letter to editor: Former Beaufort police chief challenges downtown crime concerns
Letter to editor
Former Beaufort chief challenges downtown crime concerns
I take issue with comments such as Roy Flannagan’s concerning the police being in “collusion” with drug dealers. To make a statement such as this without coming forward to report the officers that he thinks are in “collusion” indicates a fabricated story.
His letter also reports robberies at Pruitt’s Store. No robberies have been reported at Pruitt’s Store and if he has proof, please come forward!
I worked at the police department for 32 years and I am very familiar with the crime index. After reading Flannagan’s letter of false issues, I inquired if Mr. Pruitt had been robbed and the facts are that HE HAS NOT!
But then I realize Flannagan probably has not been here that long and does not remember Mr. Pruitt being on Ribaut Road. The bicycle case he refered to I am familiar with the victim and the next day after Flannagan’s letter was published, this same victim left his bicycle on the city sidewalk unsecure.
Crime prevention takes citizen involvement and working with your police department instead of publishing false issues. The men and woman of your police department take their positions very serious and do an outstanding job for the city. Chief Clancy is a leader and his officers are professional. Call him if you have a problem. He is very accessible and will respond to your issues.
I stress again, your police department is not in collusion with drug dealers, shame on you Flannagan, you owe each and every one of them an apology.
Jeff Dowling
Retired Beaufort Chief of Police
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