The legacy left by Phil Youngdale
November 7th, 2007 by 
colson
This Saturday the community will say farewell to Police Chief Phil Youngdale at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brandon Fire Hall.
The longtime chief leaves his job later this month after 25 years.
What will be the Youngdale legacty and how will the department be different without him?
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November 8th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Phil certainly will be missed. He is a man of honor and integrity. I hope the mayor finds the same qualities in the new chief of police. Happy retirement Phil!!
November 8th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
with Wade being the new interim police chief we may want to look at the perks that he is already getting. on Saturday night NOV. 3rd what do you see pull up in front of sneakers bar a police cruiser with (2) officers in it and the interim chief get in the back to get a ride home from the bar. Good for him for not driving home, but why cant he call home to get a ride from his wife. so if i need a ride home from the bar does that mean that i can call the police department and get a ride since i am a tax payer also. if thats the case that is great. i see this as a new policy on public relations. GREAT IDEA WADE
November 8th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
#2 Is there any chance that we could leave just one blog category for positive comments?
November 9th, 2007 at 8:14 am
When we first moved to Brandon from out of state, Phil was the first person that waved to my wife as she brought the kids to school. The out of state plates made it obvious we were new to Brandon, the kids going to school meant we moved here. That small gesture went a long way in making you feel welcome here. You felt like Brandon was a friendly place and the police were nice.
I agree with number #3. #2’s comments don’t belong here. I’ve already read it elsewhere.
November 9th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Enjoy your retirement Phil…and yes jealousy gets you no where #2…
November 9th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
How do you know, Wade didnt possibly get a call from one of the officers with a question and went into work on his free time?
November 10th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
I saw Wade at the bar on Saturday night, he was by no means under the influence, but he took responsibility and got a ride home… it shouldn’t matter who gave him a ride home… he could have snuck out of the bar and drove like some of our city council members do… just a thought…
November 10th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
I thought those white cars with blu and red flashy lighty thingys where police cars. if i would have know they where a city owned cab company to be used by city employees that are responsible enough to get a ride home..I guess i would go out more and drink rather than being a DD. WOW the perks of working for the city of brandon sound AWESOME! Cab ride home, free golfing, free insurance after 3-4 years. Sign me up for city council and #7 if he was “in no way under the influence” then why get a ride home?
November 11th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
OK now for the entire bar attendees…just dial 911 for a ride home from the bar. Compliments of the city of Brandon…..good for 1, good for all. Community policing?
November 12th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Seriously I am sickened that you people turned a positive blog spot for such crap. Get over it and grow up!
On a positive note and back to the original reason for this blog, Phil will be missed. He has served our community well, and I hope his replacement can fill his shoes.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I’ll tell the story again of one occasion he helped my family. When my daughter was in kindergarten, she missed the bus after school and started walking to her grandparents’ place. She walked almost a mile in below zero weather before someone called the police department.
Phil Youngdale went and got her and drove her to her grandparents’. Even though it was part of his job, I will never forget that kindness. Thank you, Phil.
Does anyone else have Phil stories to tell? I, for one, would love to hear them.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Phil, congratulations on your retirement. I know you have worked hard and you have done what you thought was right for Brandon. Hope you have a happy and enjoyable retirement.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:04 am
phil already had his good bye blog. this is the legacy he left behind. now he’s not the only one that has given a child a ride in winter all the PD has done that. now let me see..wade-soo not a child–at least age wise-mentally you bet. Middle of winter sub zero temps. NOT EVEN..
November 15th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Lost in Rhetoric…..you sound bitter. I bet some shrink could buy a lake home off of your counseling sessions.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
to #3, #4, #5. I actually did not place this comment on this blog. this one was place on a previous one and whomever manages this one moved it. Phil congrats on your retirement, it is well deserved.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
For the record, I did see post #2 under a different heading before it appeared under this heading. I didn’t duplicate or move it, but it’s possible someone copied and pasted it here. Of course, I would not encourage that.
Any more Phil stories? I enjoyed reading comment #4.
November 15th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
nice try #14…stick and stones..sticks and stones. Say what ever makes you feel better or a bigger man. I laugh at your derision. I’m flattered you singled me out.
am i bitter you bet. Phil was great he’s a smart and savy man and i dont blame him for leaving now i would to if i where in his position, seeing what’s going on and the downward spiral of the city leaders. so thanks again #14 for noticing me. I’ll see you at the next city council meeting ??
November 17th, 2007 at 6:31 am
thank you phil.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Chief Youngdale I want to wish you the best of luck in retirement. I enjoyed working for you and your department. I have learned a lot from you. I hope I can do what you have done for law enforcement for 30 years. I think many people do not realize how big of accomplishment that is to put in 30 years in this line of work. I wish you the best and enjoy your retirement.
Brian Smidt
November 26th, 2007 at 10:59 am
This is the legacy Phil left behind, just like what #22 said in the Council briefing meeting blog, the BPD does things half assed and should also be call Almost.