tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post514187538638481519..comments2024-03-18T21:05:02.447-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Another woman sues DPS for discrimination and retaliation. Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46335099267262330682016-11-05T06:51:51.843-05:002016-11-05T06:51:51.843-05:00Quit hiring womenQuit hiring womenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-19543361086518291152015-09-02T17:02:48.601-05:002015-09-02T17:02:48.601-05:00I noticed he also called out Obama on referring to...I noticed he also called out Obama on referring to ISIS as "JV" - what do you want to bet he got a call from Uncle Benny, and what do you want to bet that homeland security funds to Mississippi get cut again next year - think before you open your damn mouth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-37096125886484006752015-09-02T16:34:03.069-05:002015-09-02T16:34:03.069-05:00Okay...so I tried to give Barnes the benefit of th...Okay...so I tried to give Barnes the benefit of the doubt, but then I listened to his interview on Gallo this morning...this guy sounds like a real idiot...suspicions confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-53805503000418333622015-09-01T15:28:22.807-05:002015-09-01T15:28:22.807-05:00From all accounts it seems like "Rusty" ...From all accounts it seems like "Rusty" isn't a very trustworthy guy, doesn't have a clue what he's doing, has ruined the reputation of a good office, and has the temperament of a five-year-old. How in the hell did he get that job anyway...he needs to go back to the basement of DPS where he belongs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-70057240785392442132015-09-01T14:04:52.696-05:002015-09-01T14:04:52.696-05:0012:50 - I disagree, he works with SOME local law e...12:50 - I disagree, he works with SOME local law enforcement, but you have to put up with his bullshit in order to get grant money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-71526850793126628362015-09-01T12:50:05.005-05:002015-09-01T12:50:05.005-05:00Rusty Barnes has a lot of explaining to do. He als...Rusty Barnes has a lot of explaining to do. He also refuses to work with local law enforcement because of the DPS mindset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85486345904345471562015-08-31T07:30:49.691-05:002015-08-31T07:30:49.691-05:00McMullins daughter "works" at homeland s...McMullins daughter "works" at homeland security...that's GOT to be interesting, I wonder how she's treated??? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-68078671058808211792015-08-30T17:42:10.987-05:002015-08-30T17:42:10.987-05:0011:44 - what's your point? Let me help you ou...11:44 - what's your point? Let me help you out. The policy is based on job function, not title or classification. Just because you are sworn law enforcement doesn't mean you automatically get your own car, you have to demonstrate the need. Plenty of law enforcement folks I know drive their own cars to work and then take a city/county/state car from there.<br /><br />The policy reads:<br /><br />"...whose position requires him or her to daily perform the duties (emphasis added) of a sworn law enforcement officer may (emphasis added) drive a vehicle if (emphasis added) use of the vehicle is essential for the employee to carry out their daily job duties." <br /><br />Looks like a judgment call to me on the part of agency, when was the last time homeland security responded to anything? <br /><br />And what are these duties, other than driving to and from work, lunch, the pawn shop and motorcycle shop? I don't see anything on their website which alludes to response. <br /><br />...but I'm just a lawyer - what do I know?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-23033704287774893022015-08-30T15:19:30.384-05:002015-08-30T15:19:30.384-05:00Note To All: "Law Enforcement" as covere...Note To All: "Law Enforcement" as covered in the cited statute does not mean anybody employed at a law enforcement agency. If that were the case, your town dispatcher, records clerk and administrative assistant would be driving city vehicles. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9406994401598998082015-08-30T13:42:34.514-05:002015-08-30T13:42:34.514-05:00The facts are stubborn here - just because someone...The facts are stubborn here - just because someone is categorized as law enforcement does not mean they are a responder; first or otherwise, so a take home car is more of a perk than a mission-critical necessity. What do these guys respond to, and why are they even considered law enforcement? This whole thing seems to be a bit of a stretch.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85900838071036235742015-08-30T11:50:39.802-05:002015-08-30T11:50:39.802-05:00Pickering has an unmarked state vehicle that he us...Pickering has an unmarked state vehicle that he uses even for personal use. So its the fox gaurding the hen house so if you report misuse do you really think it will be investigated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-8922693129371585362015-08-30T11:44:11.182-05:002015-08-30T11:44:11.182-05:004.103.01 Law Enforcement
An employee who is a swor...4.103.01 Law Enforcement<br />An employee who is a sworn law enforcement officer as defined in Section 45-6-3 of the Code or a law enforcement trainee as defined in Section 45-6-3(e) of the Code, and whose position requires him or her to daily perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer may drive a vehicle if use of the vehicle is essential for the employee to carry out their daily job duties.<br />Agencies must complete Appendix D – Commuting Authorization Request Form and<br />electronically transmit a copy of the completed Appendix D, along with the completed and approved VR-1 Form, which was used to purchase the law enforcement vehicle, to the BFM. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-42968529807797075402015-08-30T10:26:19.638-05:002015-08-30T10:26:19.638-05:00Some of the posts in this thread have become perso...Some of the posts in this thread have become personal attacks on Barnes - true or not, he obviously has a lot of explaining to do to his family, the governor and the taxpayers. Corn and McMullin's lawsuits, however are less about who has a car, and what they use it for; and more about intimidation, abuse of authority, self-entitlement and larger systemic issues about how the Mississippi DPS is run. <br /><br />When you do see improper use of state vehicles, use the proper mechanism to report it, Form VMR1 on the DFA website is the way to do it, the form is available at: http://www.dfa.state.ms.us/Purchasing/Fleet/FormVMR1.pdf<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-732581037473106172015-08-30T07:01:36.610-05:002015-08-30T07:01:36.610-05:00Get off your asses and take pictures. Pictures of ...Get off your asses and take pictures. Pictures of vehicles with state indicia/logo on the rocker panel parked in private driveways. Note the date and time and include several pictures spaced weeks apart. Note the name of the resident and their occupation. Take the photos after working hours and on weekends. Don't trespass. Take your photos from your car window while stopped or from the sidewalk across the street. Email the photos to The PEER Committee, the State Auditor the State's Attorney General and to Jackson Jambalaya at Kingfish's email address. Quit Bitchin' And Actnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-40496369168441953292015-08-29T14:07:51.889-05:002015-08-29T14:07:51.889-05:00I find it interesting that so many comments are be...I find it interesting that so many comments are being made about the personal vehicle issue. While that is abusive...look around. It happens ALOT. Yes...it should be picked up as income...as a fringe benefit when used for personal use/commuting. Yes...it is annoying that our state tax dollars are being used for this crap. (Although if I am not mistaken this office is federally funded??) Anyone who uses a business vehicle for personal use including going to and from work is supposed to be picking it up in INCOME. Those who don't are evading income tax and THAT is an abuse of our FEDERAL income tax dollars. That being said...There are SO MANY BIGGER ISSUES HERE!! I can't believe no one has asked about the "girlfriend" he met IN HIS COMPANY CAR (those of you worried about the state vehicle)? What??? And I have heard about how he looks like an idiot to the other states when he speaks on behalf of MS...and he explodes when he is challenged. Why are these unqualified people who don't know what is going on with the issues their office is tasked with being allowed to continue in positions of authority? No wonder we are the most corrupt state in the nation...and no wonder we look like idiots to other statesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-40464590805879038462015-08-29T12:34:33.924-05:002015-08-29T12:34:33.924-05:00My parents neighbor is a high ranking civilian emp...My parents neighbor is a high ranking civilian employee who had been with DPS for at least 14 years. He had a take home vehicle that was taken away less than 6 months after being there. And he still drives his personal truck to work. He says it's a huge mess up there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-71577774536768315242015-08-29T09:39:44.012-05:002015-08-29T09:39:44.012-05:00So if you look at the state's fleet operations...So if you look at the state's fleet operations manual, I guess you'd see that DPS is in compliance with 4.103.01; 4.103.02; and 4.104, I'd guess not. Where's the section about using a government car to move your kids' stuff to college, or meet up with your girlfriend at home depot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-21075302241194099022015-08-29T07:49:46.730-05:002015-08-29T07:49:46.730-05:00All State agencies have "Pool" cars that...All State agencies have "Pool" cars that any employee can sign out and use for agency business but DPS uses assigned cars as a perk because this saves the assignee the cost of insurnce, fuel, maintenance. In the eyes of the IRS it should be reported as a perk and the assigned drives should be taxed on it use. Never has/never will happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-36967768730562951832015-08-29T04:35:07.752-05:002015-08-29T04:35:07.752-05:00Put Mabus' Highway Patrol Chiefstress back in ...Put Mabus' Highway Patrol Chiefstress back in there and this shit will stop. Bull Dykes Demand Betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-30952594032912932542015-08-28T23:22:52.642-05:002015-08-28T23:22:52.642-05:00Savus from Donna MabusSavus from Donna MabusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-80454106697212865612015-08-28T19:11:54.515-05:002015-08-28T19:11:54.515-05:00I suppose this situation will test how strong the ...I suppose this situation will test how strong the highway patrol consiglere over at the OSA is, and see if Rusty can keep his job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-2969214227511764692015-08-28T19:07:05.528-05:002015-08-28T19:07:05.528-05:00So it looks like this has the makings of a #DPS-Wa...So it looks like this has the makings of a #DPS-War-on-Women, or maybe the highway patrol is just a "he-man woman haters club". Lets get Hillary to come and give a gender equality speech, and invite that trucker-lovin' trooper too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-26097417259369551792015-08-28T17:26:41.917-05:002015-08-28T17:26:41.917-05:00@ 3:18, you're right, its a shame what's b...@ 3:18, you're right, its a shame what's become of that office. The last homeland director was nationally respected, this guy is an embarrasment, but I bet his parents, wife and girlfriend sure are proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-80208704415656790422015-08-28T17:15:05.001-05:002015-08-28T17:15:05.001-05:00Sadly I'm not surprised by this, neither Barne...Sadly I'm not surprised by this, neither Barnes nor Beard seem remotely qualified for what they are doing. It does, however reveal a larger problem with DPS in that experience and ability are not considered when hiring staff or promoting employees - just look at the state auditor's report with regard to the comptroller, and the case with McMullin (sp?) and you will find a pattern of poor leadership, and even worse decision making.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-77264312686133117032015-08-28T15:18:34.898-05:002015-08-28T15:18:34.898-05:00People...there is blatant abuse of authority here....People...there is blatant abuse of authority here. The fact that she was driving a state vehicle is not the point. Rusty Barnes has been allowed to get away with murder and nobody can explain why. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The man should have been sent home a long time ago. The Office of MS Homeland Security has completely gone down the toilet with Barnes at the helm. It's mind boggling the crap he has done and not been held accountable for. I'm just glad someone finally had the guts to call him on something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com