Newly-released employee surveys paint a picture of a deeply divided agency and "a hostile working environment for anyone who doesn't drink the cool-aid or go to Grace City church."
In regard to certain, favored deputies being promoted in spite of poor behavior, performance, lack of integrity, etc...I have experienced/witnessed this nepotistic favoritism (regardless of lack of experience, poor behavior, etc) to the detriment of other, better employees (and thus, the community) in the past at other organizations (NCRL, under previous two directors, was very bad). It is fairly common practice in our community, because it ensures retention of power in the area (conservative, Republican...and yes, Christian).
In regard to certain, favored deputies being promoted in spite of poor behavior, performance, lack of integrity, etc...I have experienced/witnessed this nepotistic favoritism (regardless of lack of experience, poor behavior, etc) to the detriment of other, better employees (and thus, the community) in the past at other organizations (NCRL, under previous two directors, was very bad). It is fairly common practice in our community, because it ensures retention of power in the area (conservative, Republican...and yes, Christian).