Sat Feb 04 2012
Pat Melton, a 16-year veteran of law enforcement and the first detective in the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, formally announced his candidacy for sheriff Thursday.
“I am honored to have Gov. Julian Carroll, Max and Cathy Thomas, my wife Donna and our numerous friends from throughout Franklin County standing beside me in this campaign for Franklin County Sheriff,” Melton said in a news release. “I am committed to being a voice for Franklin Countians whose concerns have gone unheard over the past four years.”
Melton began his law enforcement career with the sheriff’s office in 1993 as a volunteer deputy. He became a full-time employee in the sheriff’s office in 2002 and was appointed first detective in Franklin County in 2003. In 2005 Melton was selected as one of 10 officers statewide to serve on special assignment through the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force. On the task force he developed special investigative strategies enhancing his ability to lead investigations within Franklin County concerning the criminal elements surrounding drug dealers and drug-related crimes.
“We all are affected by the drug problem in our community. It’s not just a problem for our children and grandchildren, it’s a problem for anyone who goes to bed at night worrying about safety or vandalism, or walking to the parking garage after work,” Melton said.
“The only people who feel safe on our streets at night are thugs selling drugs,” Melton said. “Our officers are doing their best, but they need the community’s help.”
Incorporating his experiences from the Special Task Force, Melton plans to begin innovative neighborhood programs to help the sheriff’s office remove criminals from neighborhoods and streets.
Melton has also garnered more than $1.8 million dollars for the sheriff’s office and the Frankfort Police Department.
“There are financial opportunities over the past four years that our community has missed which would have increased the ability for our officers to serve our community with a greater and stronger presence to all citizens - especially our seniors and children.” Melton said. “I know how to find those extra dollars without burdening our community in a time when we are all pinching our pennies.”
Prior to joining the sheriff’s office, Melton developed the nationally known “Drive Smart Kentucky” program. Under Melton’s leadership, the commonwealth’s child passenger safety seat program and the “Lifesavers” program provided the foundation needed to protect children and seniors, according to a news release.
Melton’s experiences have extended beyond Franklin County service as a special investigator for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Director of the Kentucky Public Integrity Unit in the State Auditor’s Office and Assistant Director for Kentucky Disaster and Emergency Services from 1994-1995. Presently, Melton serves the Versailles Police Department as an officer and public information officer.
“My experiences have been rewarding, but the time has come for me to bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. I want to provide quality services to Franklin County, and with my strong community ethic, I know we can deliver on that promise,” Melton said.
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Posted by Vivian November 11, 2009
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I hope so. it is the young man who is not tainted by politics, making his first run at elected office. He's not scared to call out the current Sheriff. We need politicians with a backbone and I think Napier has a firm one! Melton would be my second choice though.
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Posted by missingfrankfort November 11, 2009
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Cathy is not responsible for what her husband does and spelling with a "C" or "K" has nothing to do with my respect for someone. I think if a candidate is running for public office, his close friends mentioned in his announcement are open to inspection. We are all judged in some way by the company we keep. We obviously know who you are supporting. No problem.
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Posted by Vivian November 11, 2009
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Missing,
Thanks for clarifying you post. But what I now don't understand is you say "I have very high regard for Kathy" Must not be too high if you are slurring her husband and not spelling her name correctly? I would never do that to a friend of mine. I hope these political races do not delve into looking at every supporter of each candidate. I'm sure many of our friends have a skeleton or three in their closet. Let's just look at the cndidates and their records and accomplishments. That is who we are voting for, not who is supporting who and what they did in the past. From what I've seen and read so far, all the challengers have more to offer than the incumbent. |
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Posted by missingfrankfort November 11, 2009
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Vivian - It was printed in the SJ - and I know Max and Kathy. I have very high regard for Kathy.
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Posted by Vivian November 9, 2009
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SJ Terms of Service:
3. Rules of Conduct You shall not post on the Service any Content which (a) is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing or threatening, (b) contains viruses or other contaminating or destructive features..... Missing better hope there isn't another Max Thomas out there and yes I am the Internet police :) |
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Posted by missingfrankfort November 9, 2009
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He was "honored" to have Max Thomas standing beside him in this campaign? Not too many years ago, he was caught at the mart at the end of Collins Lane on a drug deal. Wow.
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Posted by Tamed-Shrew November 9, 2009
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Vivian -
It may depend on the source of the reporting. I really don't know. I've noticed, though, that some items are locked, then unlocked later on as they shift from the main story area to the Local News featured on the side. Also, if you're lucky and catch a story in the "Breaking News" area, it's usually unlocked, but when it is moved onto the page as a regular story, it usually is locked. I've noticed that many public service announcements are often locked, which seems to be self-defeating if it was done at the request of the organization providing the announcement. We may be over-analyzing this: it could be just luck of the draw. ;) |
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Posted by Vivian November 9, 2009
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Tamed -
Are you sure? I looked back through the "local news" link above and saw some articles that didn't seem that improtant to me like a guy from Lawrenceburg making $725 is stolen credit card purchases, $725? big crime? But not to lock a story about creating/saving 50 jobs for our local economy. The economy and jobs are the number one area of interest in all polls across the US. Casino stories are not locked, #1 issue of legislature and Governor Beshear (much less me), fire fighter story about city being out $12,000, Swine flu vaccines for students, very very popular topic right now. All not locked Those are just a few examples of why I disagree. I can't figure out why the SJ locks some articles but I can see a candidate wanting his article locked so they do not have to suffer the slings and arrows of online discourse. I think "Observer" might might be right but politicians being poloticians, I can see them asking for their announcements being locked. |
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Posted by Tyler Durden November 9, 2009
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hes a dem and i am not a big fan of them guys
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Posted by Tamed-Shrew November 9, 2009
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Vivian -
The SJ doesn't lock things by request - they lock them based on upon perceived reader interest. Since those two fellows are pretty popular in the community = locked. The other two newcomers not as much so = unlocked. |
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