Submitted by lento on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:09pm. I agree with u man. I just commented on the same thing. This paper is funny how they have nothing better to do but erase peoples comments all nite. Like I said before our corner broke two SC Legislation Laws and I know these to be facts and in the end the truth will come out. It want be on HCG because they delete the truth. you can go to online to public records and find out that Chief McAlhaneys lawsuit is active.! As far as Sgt Cook goes I wish him the best. Like someone told me today it is Hamptons lose and someone elses gain to loose an officer like him must hurt. The family and good ole boy system in Hampton one day will not be here. Someone will take up for what is right. Public get out of your comfort zone vote them out. Its an election year that is why this is going down like this. It takes a good man to resign before he would let his Chief loose his job. Dang bo, way to go Chief. Alot is known and alot will come out. See there is alot the town of Hampton doesnt know that they kept from yall. They made Sgt Cook look like the bad guy when in reality he was going to a call to back up a veteran officers. Partners do this. Sorry Shirley Watkins acted on her on behalf and kept pulling out but KARMA works out in favor of all good. Hampton Co this is for you. Sgt Cook I wish you luck, you will be missed and I know we will see you again as Chief one day.                                    Login or register to post comments
McAlhaney

Submitted by 3_times_lucky on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:28pm. Couldn't agree more.. I did my own online investigating and found the same information and wondered why or how he wasn't forced to resign for his part in his own "Accident" makes ya wonder.  Again I wonder if it's not about how well you do your job but "who you know"..  Justice will be served when the ones who have tried to ruin a Great Man will have to account for their actions on Judgement day before the Lord himself...To Sgt. Cook and his family I am truly sorry for the way Hampton has treated you and your family, and everyone who has not stood up for you should be truly ashamed of themselves.       Login or register to post comments
same info

Submitted by freedom123 on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:06pm. yeah I got the same information. What can we do to help you Sgt Cook? Reply to our blogs if they dont get deleted. I would like to report Micheal Dewitt screening these comments because there is no way one minute they are here and the next gone. What happened to freedom of speech people? Gotta go people need to hit the streets but Cook you have my 100% support. You know where to find me. The truth will come out about the dirt that was done to you. Get Well. Prayers to you and your wife!       Login or register to post comments
Not quite right.

Submitted by 3_times_lucky on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:19pm. I too feel that Sgt. Cook was treated unfairly.  My feelings on this subject is Those with NO sin cast the first stone.  But as we all know none of us are without sin.  Why force a highly decorated officer to resign for a total ACCIDENT.  Has NO ONE else on the force ever been involved in a similar accident and forced to resign.  From my understanding no.  Why make him an example of "Justice" when others before him could have been put through the same ridicule and forced to leave his position.. I guess it's not about how well you protect and serve your community that counts but who you know in high places that matter to the town council and the mayor.  I think major changes need to be made on the Town Council, Mayor and others in "high" positions.  I initally moved to Hampton due to the qualities of the small "hometown" atmosphere.  Sgt. Cook from the time I met him went out of his way to help me if I ever needed the advice of an officer.  I have had dealings with other officers on the Hampton PD that came across that I was wasting their time and didn't even bother to take the time to help.  Again Sgt. Cook took the time and consideration that an officer commited to his job would do.  I told my kids that if they ever needed an officer they could count on it is Sgt. Jeffery Cook.  It is with a heavy heart that I say the Hampton PD has lost the best officer this town had to offer.  I wish him and his family my thoughts and prayers, and that when one door closes God will open another one for him where he will be appreciated.  No matter what happens I will support him in whatever direction his life takes him...Thank you Sgt. Cook for all you have done for me, my family and this town.!!!!!!!                                   Login or register to post comments
Amen!

Submitted by monialisa on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:33pm. I think you have pin pointed it on the nose. Great job. Now to see if the town cares enough. They need to make a public apology in my opinion. I met Sgt Cook when he was in Varnville and even there in a smaller town he did his job to the fullest. I know now on a much personal level. He is devasted over the way HPD and its council have just turned their backs on him. I keep telling him dont worry keep doing your job and come back here and run this town as Chief. Mark it on your calendar people he will. Everything he strives to do does happen. He is self motivated that is why. Hampton Police Dept. ask yourself does Mike Dewitt report the truth, does the council do truthful things. NO that is why Perry was forced in this position. so who is running the police department; you have to ask yourself that. I thinks over 1700 tickets last year proves Cooks devotion to the council and his chief but guess it wasnt good enough. On the two laws broken I ask my father. He said yes to his knowledge that is accurate. So lento you are on a mission there. The town needs to know how they took a dedicated officers name a smeared it as they quietly broke to sc laws that under oath they swore to uphold. I hope we get a write in candidate for MAYOR. I agree to my familys and hens under one building. I have an idea who will be running against our mayor and with my help he will win. I KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE AND I AM NOT PREDJUCE LIKE THEY ARE. We are all Gods children. Sgt Cook love ya man....keep the faith        Login or register to post comments
Hallelujah!!!

Submitted by loud_n_proud on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:49pm. I will sure be looking for the write in to make my vote count.  We need to totally clean house.  I am sure there are alot of HC residents that feel the same way.  Let our voices be heard and our votes count for a fair and unbiased mayor!!!       Login or register to post comments
Write In

Submitted by burdencounty on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:58pm. Oh yes...if there is a write in person they have my VOTE AND MY MONEY all the way. Lets clean house, get the citizens of Hampton to notice this mess. I will be looking forward to seeing this. I should have known they did this to him because of Election but what they dont seem to understand is there is alot more middle class, & poor people in this town that needs a new head tohelp them. We definately out way the rich. Sgt Cook I am sorry. I am apologizing for the whole community. You were needed here and we hope you stay. Good loyal cops are hard to find. I am up in the Ranks but I can promise you I climbed a long time. Get well, and come back stronger. You made a difference and remember you still can. Do not give up.        Login or register to post comments
Please don't give up!!

Submitted by loud_n_proud on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:10pm. Please don't give up and I do hope you will return.  My kids have great role model in you and you are someone they look up to.  I have yet to explain to my kids why they haven't seen you around town in your cruiser looking out for them.  I can't seem to find the right words.  Maybe I should send them to the Mayor or better yet let the Chief explain to them why he was able to keep his job, but wasn't willing to stand up for you... Submitted by lento on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:37pm. Sgt Cook loves alot of children and does his best to help any of them when he can to lead them in the right direction. His wife has told me on more than one occasion he has had teenagers call him at their residence to ask for advice. He is  loved by all children because he takes the time they need to listen when they are in trouble. I agree with you and I am sorry your kids are asking where he is. Maybe the council, mayor, and chief could read that heartfelt message and understand how well like and known he is here in this county. Knowing his wife has helped me understand their pain and suffering through this ordeal. Tell your children Sgt Cook is a decorated officer with 25 plus certifications in fire and police and with his knowledge and his strength he will come back to this town and become Chief very soon. I wish for one minute those men and women on the council could put thereselves in his shoes. They make a rash decision on a report that could be argued incorrect. That is what happens when the council doesnt know who really is for them and who isnt, who is there for a paycheck and who isnt. With family in lawenforcement its not about the money and I know Sgt Cook well enough to know it wasnt about the money. He worked his butt off to get on day shift just to write tickets to please his chief and the council. That wasnt recognized. He had the opportunity to work at a much higher pay with another department years ago and stayed with DPS in Oburg, then chose to come back to his home town. Yes mainly cause his family needed him. Working 45 minutes away from home and you get a bad phone call is horrible so I understand why he came home to work. People look at the picture and not what you read from Mike Dewitt. Its half the story. Sgt Cook needs to be heard, and he needs the support from his hometown.       edit        reply         Login or register to post comments
glad someone is talking it up

Submitted by burdencounty on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:53pm. All these comments are good to go as they say in the Marines. I havent heard what all is going on but from the comments seems to me like Sgt Cook resigned so his Chief could have a paycheck. I know all bout the electrical problems his car had and how he repeatedly told someone about it. Now since I know our Mate team estimated the speed from a black box. How do you or they know its accurate with a car thay has that many problems. I am an officer and if a cars electrical system keeps screwing up then something is wrong. I know Cook from way back and this man has been through enough and if Hampton gave him up just because a man passed away in an accident four hours later that his ex caused then I hate to say I use to live there. I have been following the updates and until tonight its been quiet. Why? Do they have things to hide? I havent seen an interview from Cook at all. Did the council even let him speak? This man has struggled to get where is at today and for this town to do this to him is horrible. You got cops shooting a people without a weapon in there hand, cops killing someone cause they scared, cops chasing in a no chase policy town and ended up in a death of an innocent girl, cops wrecking cars on there way to work at a high speed, cops cheating left and right on there spouses, but when you have family and good ole boy systems going on this is what you make of it. Then behind all that you have Cook who tried to avoid an accident by going into another lane which unavoidably collided with a know drinker of the town. Was there alcohol levels done on her? Was there an autopsy done on MR cook who passed and God may he rest in peace? When you have a wreck like this these are things that should be a priority first. Get alcohol levels, and make sure any and all measures were taken to clear of a mess and in this case neither were done and yes lento you are right. That is the two laws you are discussing isnt it? Sgt Cook I hope you know this was an ACCIDENT, you are a great officer. God Speed       Login or register to post comments
I AGREE THAT WHAT WAS DONE TO SGT COOK IS COMPLETELY UNETHICAL

Submitted by Nicole on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:07pm. I AGREE THAT WHAT WAS DONE TO A GREAT OFFICER WHO DID HIS JOB AND DID IT VERY WELL I MIGHT ADD IS COMPLETELY WRONG. ACCIDENTS ARE JUST AS THEY ARE ACCIDENTS NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT THEM. MY QUESTION IS WHERE ARE THE MORALS? DOES ANYONE NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE ANYMORE?...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO SGT COOK AND HIS FAMILY AS THEY WERE FORCED TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS. HOW CAN A OFFICER'S JOB BE TAKEN AWAY FROM HIM WHEN HE WAS DOING HIS JOB? AN OFFICERS JOB IS TO RESPOND TO ANY CALL THAT IS CALLED INTO 911 DISPATCH, STOPING AND GIVING SITATIONS TO ANYONE WHO IS NOT FOLLOWING THE LAWS THAT ARE CLEARLY POSTED LIKE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS, ALONG WITH A VERY LONG LIST OF OTHER REQUIREMENTS. I DONT SEE HOW THE CHIEF OF POLICE CAN MAKE OR EVEN FIRE SOMEONE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIENTLIKE SGT COOK'S WHEN HE WAS DOING HIS JOB BY RESPONDING TO A CDV CALL. JUST IN CASE SOME OF YOU READERS DONT KNOW WHAT THAT IS. IT IS A CALL THAT AN OFFICER HAS TO RESPOND TO THAT IN SOME CASES SOMEONE CAN EITHER DIE OR HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. WHEN THE CHIEF OF POLICE HIMSELF HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT HIMSELF AND THAT VICTIUM WAS DECAPITATED AND DIED ON THE SCENE EVEN THOUGH HE WAS TOLD NOT TO CONTINUE PURSUIT WHICH IS PUBLIC NOTICE AND THE CASE IS ALSO STILL ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 YEARS SINCE THAT DEATH I MIGHT ADD. BUT YET HE IS OUR CHIEF OF POLICE?..SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THAT COULD BE ETHICAL. IS ANYONE BESIDES ME THINKING THAT IF FINGERS ARE GOING TO BE POINTED AND PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LOOSE JOBS THEN CHIEF PERRY SHOULD ALSO BE FORCED TO GIVE IN HIS BADGE, GUN, ETC AND BE FORCED TO RESIGN HIMSELF OR TERMINITATED. Submitted by burdencounty on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:47pm. I have read your comment. CDV is criminal domestic violence and you are right someone usually ends up in jail, hurt, or dead. From what I know is he was responding to a regular home and the husband was threating with a gun to kill his wife. In this case Sgt Cook acted just as any officer would have. Save a life as quick as possible and put the phycos in jail. I know the victim he was responding to and this man had already been arrested before several times. Ask yourself if you were a cop responding to this call as quickly as you could and a car decided to pull out in front of you; how would your outcome be any different? It wouldnt have been. Quit blaming officers, ems, fire departments. Start blaming the speeders, criminals, drunks, gangs, and sucide mission people. I will leave that at that. Yes, I agree that Chief should have been made to turn in his badge and gun back then. Remember these words, support your officers that stand up for you, get the rest of them out of the cars, and put them back in the mills where they belong. 10-4       edit        reply