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Escambia Sheriff’s Office Reopens Perdido Precinct; Molino Is Next
February 7, 2021
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons made good on a campaign promise when h cut a green ribbon Saturday to reopen the ECSO precinct in Perdido, and Molino is next on his list.
“Law enforcement and community engagement begins at the neighborhood level,” Simmons said Saturday. Deputies are now stationed at the precinct for the first time since 2016.
The Molino Precinct ribbon will be held Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Following his swearing in on January 5, Simmons told NorthEscambia.com that he would reopen the Perdido and Molino precincts. Other precincts may open in the future in Beulah, Myrtle Grove and Brownsville.
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19 Responses to “Escambia Sheriff’s Office Reopens Perdido Precinct; Molino Is Next”
I read nearly everyday about new covid deaths. And yet here we are. this is the reason why.. I’m very happy about the reopening of these offices.. hopefully that will take care of the serving part but what about the protection part in protect and serve
That’s two huge campaign promises already ticked off in the first month of office–going after body cams and opening up closed precincts. This is SUCH great news for District 2, and congrats to the people in Molino also. It’s a new day at ECSO, and I’m so excited that Chief Simmons is at the helm. Congrats also to Ronnie Rivera as the new Neighborhood Specialist. He’ll be fantastic in that role.
Great job Sheriff. I already knew when you said these precincts would be opened then it was a done deal. This will place these deputies back in the neighborhoods they were removed from. Yes, their cruisers are their offices but to sit in them all day long isn’t good. This will give an option to THISE needing to speak to and handle things in these communities. Having a “social gathering” of sorts at different Precincts throughout the year can/will make a statement to the very communities these officers patrol…a meet and greet type thing would bring together the LEOs and the neighbors. Great job Coach
To the person who said “does it take staffing away from other places”. Well excuse me if you don’t think my community of Molino does not deserve Sheriffs up here. Molino is not invisible to crime and I’m pretty sick and tired of some of the low life’s around here who think the law does not have to be followed up here. The countless wreckless driving and DUI’s to name a few. Or let’s say emergencies in general.
“>>>>Could someone please provide the address for the “Perdido” location?<<<
12950 Gulf Beach Highway
Could someone please provide the address for the “Perdido” location?
Doesn’t staffing all these offices take deputy’s away from patrolling the streets and answering calls?
Silence does not always have to mean acceptance. I assumed this was a place where we could air our personal views and thoughts on the topic displayed. I do apologize for not being one to conform to all of those around me and for pushing a soft spot in the process and please please Lord forgive me for practicing my right to freedom of speech.
Stay safe out there….John
Wow..what happened to social distancing…no mask .no 6 ft apart..and hand shakes to go around afterwards..and they want us to wear them and keep our distance when their near us.. looks like double standards to me !
@ John
It would appear you are the only one begging…for attention
Quick..someone tell John he is intelligent…
Whiner
@John wow it sounds as though you have a vast experience in law enforcement. That vehicle benefits the deputies inside it not the tax payers. They have families they want to return to. If you want accountability and deterrent go speak to the judges and state law makers. The deputies in escambia county pound the street 24/7 and work very hard and risk their lives everyday, but I’m sure you already know this with all your experience you speak from.
Hope there is a permanent office staff in Molino so we can take care of walk in business.
So glad to see this I think it’s been much needed the area is growing so fast and if you can’t keep up with law and order well it gets out of control this is a positive impact that we need support your blue
TY Sheriff Chip Simmons, hopefully will keep this precinct in Perdido OPEN!
It is amazing that the county has to beg for funds for body cameras but they can afford military assault vehicles. I wonder which would prove more useful and have more demand dollar for dollar and how many times this piece of hardware has actually benefited the tax payers. It falls in line with that so the much needed helicopter that they just had to have. Perhaps a couple of rocket launchers or a 30 cal., a water cannon or even a flame thrower. Now that would deter crime and promote accountability.
ABOUT TIME….Thank You Sheriff Simmons.
Thank You and the LEO who will be staffing the Perdido area. You said it All when you stated, “Law enforcement and community engagement begins at the neighborhood level,” Simmons said
Law Enforcement is ALL About officers knowing their “beat” and the people who live and work in the area along with the businesses, churches, schools, etc.
When the LEO is part of the community they have a “sense” of when something is not right and know where to respond in times of need.
Sheriff Simmons, you are on The Path of Right……Thank You.
What is the benefit to having all these substations? LE pretty much has an office in their vehicles given all the available technologies so what makes all these substations cost effective?
Crime will always happen, but now our LEOs can be closer to the action. Kudos Sheriff Simmons
SO. WHY DID MORGAN CLOSE THEM. ? ?