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Originally Posted by cashflyer
I have spoken to an FAA rep about Bob, and the rep told me that there is little they can do. He said that if we (the community) start writing letters of concern to them, detailing his emotional issues, his anger management issues, and his erratic behaviour, then the aeromedical office will consider the possibility of suspending his pilot license until he undergo a psyche eval.
The local deputies have been out a few times in the past about Bob, and I was just informed a minute ago that the Sheriff's department is planning to send a "community representative" out to speak with the Association officers next week about Bob. We have been told already that most of what we are experiencing is a civil matter, not a criminal matter, and that we should consult with an attorney. However I think it is important that the PD have a heads-up about the issues here.
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Three words: Document, document, document.
Everyone who has had an encounter with Bob needs to sit down and
document their experiences. That means recording, in an objective manner, each incident that shows his erratic and potentially dangerous behavior from their
personal experience, not hearsay. They need to cite dates and times as close to the actual ones as possible--terms like, "On or about June 25th..." will work if they cannot recollect the exact time or date. They need to avoid slangy words like "crazy", "nuts," "postal," and the like and instead use terms that reflect their true concerns, such as "erratic," "threatening," "dangerous," or "unstable."
What you are trying to do is develop a history of behavior, witnessed by several people, that has progressively gotten more dangerous to the community. Writing these out will clarify the memories and help to see a clear trend in downward spiraling behavior. Further, when meeting with authorities, it will provide a concise, chronological review of the behavior that paints a distinct picture to an outsider.
This is the information that needs to be used when contacting authorities as you will need to contact several different agencies to effect any change or intervention and a solid written record of behaviors is your best evidence. You are dealing with bureaucracies and written documentation is something they have a hard time trying to deny.
The response from the FAA reflects this. Same with the police. Though they say his behavior is not criminal, and to date it apparently is not, written anecdotal evidence puts them on notice that a
potential crime is feared in your community. They cannot legally act but they may be more tuned into to calls to the department regarding actions by Bob.
Bottom line, you're going to want to avoid individuals retaliating against his actions and, instead, act as a community unified against behaviors that are increasingly hostile, erratic, and dangerous.
Just my $.02