SPECIAL:
Things Sheriff Snyder Wants To Keep Secret
PART 1
(Thank
you to all of the MCSO personnel, past and present, for contributing to this
article)
On
December 31, 2013, Major John Pietruszewski passed after a long courageous
battle with Cancer. For 30 years Major
John “Ski” Pietruszewski,
known by his nickname “Ski”, was a well respected member of the Martin
County Sheriff’s Office and admired
by many colleagues and
citizens
Major “Ski” began his career at the Martin
County Sheriff’s Office
as a reserve deputy in 1983
rising to full-time road patrol Deputy within a year. He worked in different areas within the agency
such as the
Criminal Investigation Division
and he was Director of
the Operations Training and Emergency Management Division and other management positions. He enjoyed serving and protecting the citizens
of Martin County. He was
strict when it came to enforcing the laws in order to keep the residents of
Martin County safe. He developed the reputation among criminals that
crime would not be tolerated in Martin County.
He was known for performing
his job
duties and responsibilities to the best of his abilities and became a highly respected
role model for his colleagues. Many deputies
looked to him for advice and guidance.
He would always emphasize that
no matter what stress
comes your way, never lose the public’s
trust, saying “Once you lose that trust, it is very hard to get back.”
He added, “If you screw up, own your mistakes”
together keeping honesty and integrity in the department is what makes us
worthy. He carried
these traits into Martin County Sheriff’s Office. His strong leadership and guidance kept the public
trust because he believed in not sweeping things under the carpet when it came
to errors within the department. He refused to develop the “Good Ole boy
system” everyone was treated equally and fairly especially when it came to
promotions.
Major
“Ski” ran for Sheriff of Martin County and while campaigning was diagnosed with
cancer, losing the election. William Snyder was
elected Sheriff
and immediately made an example out of Major “Ski” by demoting him from the rank of Major
to Sergeant. He then assigned “Ski” to
work at the shooting range. Apparently
to get “Ski” out of the way because his disdain for deceit would not be a good
fit with Snyder’s new command structure.
“Ski” performed his duties to the best of his ability until he passed
away.
Once
“Ski” was gone Snyder promoted him back to the rank of Major (posthumously) and
recommended that the shooting range be named in his honor. Many believe that Snyder acted in a manner
inconsistent with what “Ski” would have wanted and strictly to gain political
points.
(Note-That
is just the opposite of what former Sheriff Robert Crowder did when Snyder ran
for Sheriff against him. In 1994 Snyder lost to Crowder but was brought in to
the MCSO by Crowder and given the rank of Captain.)
QUESTIONS: Does Sheriff Snyder really believe that we don't know that he is using "Ski" for his own political gain? Is his picture in the dictionary next to the word insensitive? How about hypocrite? What kind a guy is he, really?
TAGS: Major John “Ski” Pietruszewski, Sheriff William Snyder
QUESTIONS: Does Sheriff Snyder really believe that we don't know that he is using "Ski" for his own political gain? Is his picture in the dictionary next to the word insensitive? How about hypocrite? What kind a guy is he, really?
Authored by: Ira B. Robins Salvatore Rastrelli
www.salvatorerastrelli.comTAGS: Major John “Ski” Pietruszewski, Sheriff William Snyder
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