OPERATION CODY- An undercover investigation into WA's commercial poaching

[combs338]

Great job! Hopefully something will come of your hard work.

[LITTLEBUCK]

It may just be me and my computer but I am unable to view the video. Also you may want to send him a copy of your book.

[ghosthunter]

I question how much gets to the director. I was told once that several people reveiw anything sent to the director and decide if it should be passed on.

 

[Encore 280]

Do you think that fell on deaf ears or did it appear they were interested at all? Did you notice if anyone was taking notes at all? I hope something positive comes of your testimony and there's a big shake up in the administration. It's really sad when all the good guys are forced out early due to being fed up with the b.s.. Good job and thanks for giving up your time to do that. I hope good things happen in the real near future.

[LITTLEBUCK]

I just want to say THANK YOU, you have put yourself out there for all. Great job, I hope it didn't fall on deaf ears, they all seemed to be interested in what was said. I would think that someone in the dept. is just a little scared right about now, if not he should be. Again Todd, thank you.

[MtnMuley]

You're the man, UC.  Is there a fund set up for donations to help fight this battle?  I know several people that would be happy to donate some funds to help offset the costs you incur while helping make this a better outcome for us all.   

[SnakeEyes]

Thank you UC!

What was with the rumors mentioned before the testimony?

[bigtex]

Thank you UC!

What was with the rumors mentioned before the testimony?

The rumor was that the hearing/Senator Pearson was behind a push to take away general law enforcement authority away from WDFW. This would mean WDFW Officers couldn't enforce all state laws, basically we would roll back to the 1980s when officers could just do fish and wildlife enforcement. Like UC said in his testimony, in the old days if the spotlighter had cocaine, WDFW would have to call a deputy now your tying up resources of two agencies.

Another issue is if this was true then WDFW Officers would lose their current retirement system. In WA general authority LEOs are apart of the LEOFF retirement, all limited authority officers are apart of PSERS. LEOFF is better then PSERS.

So the rumor was basically there was a push to significantly handicap WDFW Officers by rolling back their authority which would then impact their retirement as well.

All of this was untrue.

[Man Tracker]

I think it was more a campaign of misinformation than rumors.

[MtnMuley]

I think it was more a campaign of misinformation than rumors.

Would you mind sharing why you think that was the case?

[trophyhunt]

http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2015011030

Start the video at the 18:00 minute mark.  This is my testimony, from yesterday's hearing of the Senate Natural Resources Committee.

Very inspiring report, Todd we definitely need more guys like you in charge.  That presentation was very thought out, investigated and very well represented.  I really get the feeling you have the right peoples attention, if they don't end up fixing the problems I would be surprised and very disappointed.  I feel like the right thing will come of all your hard work and time.  I must have thanked you a dozen times for doing what you have done, I absolutely owe you one more!!  You are a very stand up guy, thank you again for putting out the effort when you could have just walked away.  God bless

[ucwarden]

Do you think that fell on deaf ears or did it appear they were interested at all? Did you notice if anyone was taking notes at all? I hope something positive comes of your testimony and there's a big shake up in the administration. It's really sad when all the good guys are forced out early due to being fed up with the b.s.. Good job and thanks for giving up your time to do that. I hope good things happen in the real near future.

I really do, finally, think we are on the verge of real change.

[ucwarden]

Thank you UC!

What was with the rumors mentioned before the testimony?

The rumor was that the hearing/Senator Pearson was behind a push to take away general law enforcement authority away from WDFW. This would mean WDFW Officers couldn't enforce all state laws, basically we would roll back to the 1980s when officers could just do fish and wildlife enforcement. Like UC said in his testimony, in the old days if the spotlighter had cocaine, WDFW would have to call a deputy now your tying up resources of two agencies.

Another issue is if this was true then WDFW Officers would lose their current retirement system. In WA general authority LEOs are apart of the LEOFF retirement, all limited authority officers are apart of PSERS. LEOFF is better then PSERS.

So the rumor was basically there was a push to significantly handicap WDFW Officers by rolling back their authority which would then impact their retirement as well.

All of this was untrue.

But the person spreading the rumor (I am pretty sure we will prove who that was) got the desired result of scaring a whole lot of officers to show up at the meeting, only to find out they had been lied to.

[ucwarden]

http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2015011030

Start the video at the 18:00 minute mark.  This is my testimony, from yesterday's hearing of the Senate Natural Resources Committee.

Very inspiring report, Todd we definitely need more guys like you in charge.  That presentation was very thought out, investigated and very well represented.  I really get the feeling you have the right peoples attention, if they don't end up fixing the problems I would be surprised and very disappointed.  I feel like the right thing will come of all your hard work and time.  I must have thanked you a dozen times for doing what you have done, I absolutely owe you one more!!  You are a very stand up guy, thank you again for putting out the effort when you could have just walked away.  God bless

What can I say....wow, that was an awesome post.  Thanks.  I really hope that I finally can allow the fine officers to just go out and do their jobs.

[HntnFsh]

Do you think that fell on deaf ears or did it appear they were interested at all? Did you notice if anyone was taking notes at all? I hope something positive comes of your testimony and there's a big shake up in the administration. It's really sad when all the good guys are forced out early due to being fed up with the b.s.. Good job and thanks for giving up your time to do that. I hope good things happen in the real near future.

I really do, finally, think we are on the verge of real change.

Would you care to elaborate?