The King County Sheriff’s Office storefront-deputy role in White Center is a huge one – spotlighted by the murder of Deputy Steve Cox. The community has been abuzz over rumors that his successor, Deputy Jeff Hancock, is leaving – and now they’ve been confirmed. Our partner site White Center Now broke the story last night and has new details today.
This is not good news for White Center residents.
Jeff has helped raise our confidence in the King County Sheriff’s role in our unincorporated area- EVEN if we operate with no store front.
It is the responsibility of our Sheriff to increase public safety, and one that Jeff takes seriously- as did Steve Cox- both had a real interest in the activities that take place here in WC. Most officers that show up for the routine calls have no idea what is really happening here- they don’t know the history of most of the cases, nor do they know the faces or names of those who live here and place those calls.
That being said- how fast will they respond to my frequent calls about my neighbors with criminal history?
Move the officer who cares about the community.
That is a swell idea.
here is Jeff’s letter of resignation from the White Center store front…..
reading it thoroughly- it CLEARLY does NOT say that Jeff is requesting a transfer from White Center patrol- ONLY from the storefront position…
So- questions for the Sheriff-
***CAN HE WORK IN WHITE CENTER IF HE WANTs TO???****
IS IT JEFF’S CHOICE TO LEAVE WHITE CENTER?
DID JEFF ASK TO LEAVE WHITE CENTER?
WHY IS HE LEAVING WHITE CENTER?
we need these questions answered- let’s hear what the ANSWERS are-
also…there have been alleged ‘complaints’ about Jeff-
and allegations that we as a community have lost faith in Jeff!!!
can we see any of these complaints- are they from homeowners, business people? or drunks, gang members and street people?
To: The citizens of White Center
As of 06-24-10 I have submitted a request for transfer from the White Center Storefront to Pct#4 Patrol. This request for transfer was made voluntarily by me for several reasons.
As many of you know I have five children, and one on the way. The oldest is eight so it can get pretty hectic at home. My wife is truly amazing. She is a stay at home mom and home schools the two older boys. My job as the store front deputy has demanded much of my time over the years. My wife and kids would argue that on many occasions too much. The schedule for the storefront deputy is definitely not one conducive to family life. It is a 4-10 schedule (four ten hour days), which after my commute turns into a 4-13 schedule. Not to mention, this past year I have been working the Byrne grant gang overtime on Tuesdays and Saturday nights making my average week a 55 to 60 hour work week. It has taken its toll on my family life. With my wife being pregnant, as well as just recently being diagnosed with a serious medical illness, I need to spend more time at home. Along with this is the fact that I will receive a 3-4% pay increase by leaving the storefront and returning to patrol. With all of my kids and my wife’s illness this extra money will really help.
I thank all of you for your support over the years. Many of you have asked me to stay in the store front and have hinted that you intend on petitioning the command staff to achieve that end. I assure you that the decision is mine and has already been made. I apologize for the lack of timely information in regards to my leaving the storefront, and any confusion it has caused. I want all of you to know that the Sheriff’s Office, from the Sheriff on down to every deputy on the street, wants what’s best for White Center. I have grown to really love and care for this community. Having said that, it would be very troubling for me to know that my leaving somehow, or in any way, has weakened the bond the community of White Center has with the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office on top of just serving White Center is part of the White Center Family. Unlike any other community I have worked in, White Center and the Sheriff’s Office have a unique bond. We are family. Now is the time to strengthen that bond.
I have been honored to work here and please know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Deputy Hancock.
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