There IS a General Order at MCSD

I've been wondering about this, and I didn't have to wonder for long. Thanks to www.mcsdexposed.blogspot.com I have read the General Order of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department that the Undersheriff violated yesterday, when he sounded off to a Northwest Herald reporter.

Here it is. Decide for yourself. Is calling a citizen and a political challenger to your boss "ignorant, self-serving" a violation? Did Andy Zinke just earn himself an unpaid vacation? Say, about five days? Maybe Keith will toss him the keys to the house in Cape Coral for a little R&R.

And how come Andy is taking the spotlight away from his boss? Maybe he wouldn't have been so polite...

MCSD General Order 1.5.00

23. Courtesy and Demeanor.

a.) Members shall be courteous and tactful in the performance of their duties and promptly respond to all requests for assistance in accordance with Departmental procedures.
b.) Members shall maintain a professional demeanor, control their tempers, exercise the utmost patience and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions, even in the face of extreme provocation.
c.) In performing their duties, members shall not express any prejudice concerning race, religion, natural origin, sex, or other personal characteristics.
d.) Members shall not use profane or intentionally insulting language or gestures.

Thanks to MCSDExposed for "outing" this G.O.

You know? I'm sure Andy and I will get along fine, starting December 1. No hard feelings on my part, and I hope none on his.