Despite a massive publicity campaign and numerous photo-ops, Baltimore County’s promised to give special attention in hiring veterans especially in the law enforcement area and to date there have been zero vets hired, not only in the law enforcement area but in any job category in the county.
In a PIA (Public Information Act) request filled by this blogger, this was the county’s response:
(Unedited)
Answer 1. The County had one police recruit class in FY12, which was
the December 2011 class. The class consisted of 35 recruits, 28 of
which were cadets and 7 external hires. None of the external hires were
vets.
Answer 2. Human Resources does not have a listing of veterans hired
by other agencies.
I’m not quite sure what the doublespeak is concerning the wording: “None of the external hires were vets,” but my best guess it was referring to lateral transfers from other agencies. They did not firmly address the rest of the recruits hired, but my PIA request was very specific as to the number of vets hired by all agencies.
The photo-ops as I call them began with a major press release dated January 24, 2012 that read:
Kamenetz Announces Hiring Preferences for Veterans,
Other Enhancements to HOMEFRONT- Our Turn to Serve Program
This was followed by a headline story, one of several in Patch that read:
Kamenetz Announces Hiring Preferences For Veterans
Patch’s story also appeared on January 24, 2012. The county went even farther in announcing this effort on its own website, with a story dated November 9, 2012. Patch gave this story a great deal of attention and provided Patchs’s own information on veterans seeking work.
Looking back on what seems to be taking place; Mr. Kamenetz never misses a good photo-op when it comes to the misfortunes of others including this blog and two of the most recent ones including the closing of the RG Steel Plant and the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
To my knowledge there has been no press release of the results of the success of these announcements. I checked Google to see if gun control was something Kamenetz expressed an interest in and couldn't find anything prior to the recent tragedy in Newtown.
I also checked with a local union iron worker who also said to his knowledge Kamenetz’s efforts have not produced any favorable results for the laid off steel workers.
It’s one thing to want to help and it’s another to keep your word and actually do something. Anything less is something that goes beyond what I can write here.
Steve
11:33 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Where did you serve Beeler?
Steve
11:34 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Steelworkers aren't Ironworkers and vice versa.
Buzz Beeler
12:34 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Not the place where you're serving now. I don't like eating with plastic forks.
Read the article slowly, so you understand who I spoke to and if he was aware of anyone benefiting in getting a job with the county. I wonder how many workers down at Yorkway or those at the high school are from Baltimore County. I did hear the mentioned numerous times.
Also like the FIA response note HR does not track that data of any veteran being hired by the county which is surprising concerning the county is hyping this matter.
Steve
2:34 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Beeker, please don't pretend you have some new found respect for Veterans just to throw Monkey Poo at the County.
Where were you during the Viet Nam War?
A real Veteran wouldn't even give you the time of day, Coward!
Buzz Beeler
2:50 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Stank, like I said you give respect you get respect. Steve is not exactly a stand up person and neither are you. How come none of your flash mob works? Live off the state I presume or are their guest.
I get tired of dealing with trash and try and keep a lid on it so it don't blow away and make your usual mess.
Steve
2:50 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
The entire class of the next firefighter's academy consistes entirely of Veterans you Buffoon!
Buzz Beeler
3:00 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
The key word is the next. Where is your proff. The word of a con does not go too far. My blog dealt with the present and past, not the future. Do you want to go forward the next ten years.
Hurry up you'll miss the buss.
Buzz Beeler
2:51 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Stank, like I said you give respect you get respect. Steve is not exactly a stand up person and neither are you. How come none of your flash mob works? Live off the state I presume or are their guest.
I get tired of dealing with trash and try and keep a lid on it so it don't blow away and make your usual mess?
Buzz Beeler
3:33 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I'm still waiting for you cellmates answer.
Buzz Beeler
3:45 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Where do you see that in Hoville? You keep forgetting to be patient. You can't control yourself that is why you are where you are.
Still waiting for your cellmates answer. You guys keep tripping over each other.
1ke
3:50 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Hey, I work http://bit.ly/12EUt2n
Buzz Beeler
4:10 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I just received these comments from an unknown vet. I think they are important.
_____________________________________________
Just wanted to say thanks for doing the article on the Patch about Veterans. I think it is an important area that does not get a lot of coverage. I was doing some research about a week ago and stumbled across some of the same facts you did. As a veteran, I find it insulting that such a big deal was made about this and nothing has been done to increase or market to veterans within the county.
Of course I can't go on the Patch and say these things publicly. Just wanted to let you know I appreciate you doing the article.
MC
4:12 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
How many veterans applied for jobs? I guess KK should go door to door solicitating then. Your sad life must suck. Your envy of the entire County Administration is quite pathetic.
Buzz Beeler
4:26 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Hey Frank whose more "no-name" than your mob? Like I said you're not very bright.
Buzz Beeler
4:21 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Read the comments above MC. There is your answer. The truth, you can't handle the truth! Remember those words from someplace?
Steve
4:36 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I just received these comments from an unknown person. I think they are important.
___________________________________________
Steve,
I think you are the dreamiest, most handsome intelligent man I've ever met.
Buzz Beeler
6:11 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Steve that is not what your cellmates say.
An Unknown Veteran
4:51 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Steve, Frank and MC:
I think you really need to take a look at the content of the article and what is being perpetuated by the county. It would appear this campaign to market to veterans was nothing more then a political stunt. I find it repulsive that you attack the writer for doing his job and reporting on the issues. Veterans give us our freedom and keep this country going. Should Mr. Kamenetz go door to do, let be realistic, no. But better opportunities can be made available to veterans. Lets be honest the website the county developed for veterans known as "homefront" is nothing more then a page with links that are already available to veterans. Proactive marketing should be including in this campaign if the county is serious about recruiting veterans, heck veterans should be included.
Steve
5:03 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Like I said before the entire next class in the Firefighter's Academy is all Veterans.
Another "Schawing......and a Miss!" from our resident Monkey Poo Flinger.
Did you take Tamika shopping for Christmas Beeker?
Buzz Beeler
5:42 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Hey Steve where is your big answer. Frank, you're hanging with the wrong people again, but I guess you can't help with conditions being overcrowd and you have a bunk mate.
Hey Steve just because you say so don't cut it. I don't hear anyone backing you up, I mean a real person not a figment. Who did you interview, Frank?
I'm right again. Your buddy makes a claim he can't back up but you're both like that. Read what that vet wrote again and again till it sinks in.
Buzz Beeler
6:02 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
An Unknown Veteran, well stated. The problem I have is the constant pandering of politicians over the misfortunes of others. If the county is having a problem at least be upfront with the people and we might understand.
It's just like Kamenetz's and Cardin jumping on the tragedy at Newtown. Cardin's only been in office for 40 years or so, where has he been. Look at O'Malley and the RG Steel meltdown. He rides to the rescue with the big infusing of money. Where is he know. Too busy on the weekly news programs thinking about being president.
Sometimes leadership requires sharing the good with the bad
Steve
10:09 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
39 years without a promotion, what do you know about leadership?
1ke
6:42 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Buzz, are you taking the holidays off? I think it will be a well-earned rest.
Buzz Beeler
9:00 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
1ke, I get a lot of great tips and I'm not going to waste them. I'm just getting cranked up. Those indictments are just the beginning of the corruption in government. I'm just doing my part to help clean it up.
Councilman Quirk should be looking over his shoulder. I know how he operates. I invested my money with him at one time.
Buzz Beeler
10:33 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Hey Steve where's you're big story about the FD. Did you see this and remember what I said after you inferred it was a w/m. I was right again. Full of nothing but a big mouth.
I did get promoted once. Look at my collar pins.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/breaking/bs-md-co-officer-20121221,0,2765148.story
More destabilization.
1ke
2:51 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012
The young man apparently thought that being a police officer would keep him safe even in a large, drunken crowd. Was he in civilian clothes? Did he, in fact, have his weapon unholstered and displayed? Did he return fire?
Young cops, tsk, tsk. This shooting was avoidable. You sho' nuf would have been like Mary and the baby Jesus and gone up another way.
Steve
10:43 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Once in 39 years?? What a Go Getter!
Buzz Beeler
10:56 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
It takes both of you to come up with those remarks. Let's match profiles and see who has accomplished more. Both of you together equal ZERO. Steve runs his lips about the FD and has yet to provide any information. Why, because he interviewed Frank who is not very bright.
You guy are obsessed with me. I feel like I'm leading a cult or ducklings.
You just can't deal with your position in life and it drive you both mad that you can't compete with me. Sad really sad. Every comment you make regards me. It seems I'm the only thing that keeps you two going.
Steve
11:01 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
"I feel like I'm leading a cult or ducklings"
So which is it?
Steve
11:38 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
You really have to stay off of those geriatric dating sites..
"Let's match profiles and see who has accomplished more"
Buzz Beeler
12:30 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Frank you never got to HS. This that all you've got is a JRROTC? Not much there even if it was the truth.
That is why your not very bright. Comparing the world of children to adults is a bit of a stretch.
Ben Williams
1:58 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
I'm surprised there are any openings. He has hired just about all his friends and their kids and friends. They keeping forcing good employees out to make room for his pep's. stop the madness.
Buzz Beeler
3:34 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Ben, the only way we are going to stop this is at the polling both.