Lieutenant Assignments
To save ourselves some typing, we have merely copied the previously posted listing and put in their new assignments. It isn't alphabetical, but we're sure you can figure it out.
BLOCK, Arthur 002/211; EVANS, Regina to 004;
LOTT, Cornelia to 015; BRUNDAGE, John to 006;
FITZGERALD, Patrick to 007; MOSS, Susan to 012;
MAGRUDER, John to 019; HLAVATY, Doreen to 011;
MULLANE, William to 019; STONE, Dean to 010;
AMATI, Mark to 013; CACCAVALE Ben to 001;
GALE, Jeffrey to 016; McNAUGHTON, David to 010;
BICKHAM, Timothy to 005; DOWD, Donna to 014;
MITROS, Gregory to 005; PLATT, Mary to 001;
ROUSSELL, James to 011; BAUER, Paul to 012;
GRECO, Jon to 022; DALY, Brian to 008;
PASCUA, Deborah to 021; CALLOWAY, Keith to 006;
ENGSTROM, Michelle to 001; GUERRIERI, Victor to 023;
SAHNAS, Ken to 013; MAROSE, William to 009;
MOY-BARTOSKI, Lucille to 009; LANCE, Cynthia to 003;
PENA, Lupe to 014; JUDON, Cassandra to 004;
CZARNECKI, Thomas to 020; CARTER, Eric to 003;
FRANKLIN, John to 006; MALONE, Michael to 021;
GORMAN, Joseph to 007; O’BRIEN, Thomas to 014;
ESCALANTE, John to 025; PANEK Norbert to 005;
WOLF, Albert to 003; DEMBOWSKI, Gene to 011;
STAPLES, Melissa to 010; WELCH III, Eddie to 011;
MANOS, John to 008; HARMON, Mark to 007
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OPEN THREAD (everyone into the FUEL!)
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Meeks Investigation Findings
Remarks by Philip J. Cline, Chicago Police Superintendent
September 1, 2005
Good afternoon.
Joining me here today is Alderman Isaac Carothers, Dana Starks,
First Deputy Superintendent and Tisa Morris, chief administrator
for the Office of Professional Standards.
Earlier this summer, I stood here and outlined the steps the Chicago Police Department was taking to deliver a strong message to the community and to police officers that any form of bias-based policing or racial profiling is not acceptable.
That statement came as we willingly shared data with the public about the race of drivers stopped by Chicago Police officers last year.
In releasing the data, we also said that our efforts to fight crime and make communities safer must not come at the expense of the strong
bonds we have built with those we serve.
We have always known that racial profiling, whether real or perceived, threatens those bonds and could drive a wedge between the police and the community.
So we embarked on a very public discussion about the steps we have taken over the years to communicate a strong message that any form
of bias or unprofessional behavior by our officers is unacceptable.
In the meantime, a traffic stop involving Reverend James Meeks and a Chicago Police sergeant became a symbol of the community’s
frustrations over how police officers treat members of the public.
The details of this particular incident were played out on a very public stage.
But as this particular traffic stop was discussed, we have also kept a keen eye focused on the broader issue of how the police and members of the community interact with one another.
I visited Reverend Meeks’ church to describe the steps we were
taking to investigate the matter and to strengthen police and community relations.
We met several times with faith leaders to develop concrete next steps we would take to help us toward our common goal.
One outcome from those meetings is that First Deputy Starks will be
conducting a series of focus groups that will more closely examine how we can utilize the community in our efforts to train officers and citizens about proper and professional police interaction.
We appeared before the City Council’s Police and Fire Committee
to hear testimony from elected officials and citizens.
And we joined Reverend Meeks last week on a live radio broadcast.
The traffic stop involving Reverend Meeks sparked a conversation
about some very tough issues, but it’s the same kind of discussion that we have welcomed.
As this went on, OPS moved forward with its investigation – interviewing complainants, independent witnesses and police officers.
OPS followed the evidence and determined the facts.
Their thorough, professional and objective investigation has helped
me decide on a course of action related to this case.
Before I address this specific traffic stop, I want you to understand why I am publicly addressing this issue.
I normally do not do this and have no intention of setting a precedent.
But I feel that in this case, unless I address the resolution of this matter, we will not be able to move on to focus on the broader issue
of community confidence.
Here is a synopsis of the evidence of what took place last month..
The sergeant was seated alone in his squad car and paused to look at a message that had appeared on his computer screen.
The driver of Reverend Meeks’ car has testified that he pulled up behind officer’s car and, after 5 seconds or less, he drove around the
officer into the oncoming traffic lane.
The driver then made a left turn through the intersection without stopping.
The sergeant saw the violations take place and activated his emergency lights and the driver pulled over.
Reverend Meeks then exited the passenger side of the car and
advanced toward the sergeant.
The sergeant took a position behind the driver’s door of his squad car, which was open, and gave Reverend Meeks a command to get back in the car.
Reverend Meeks did not comply but instead continued to approach
the sergeant.
The sergeant unholstered his gun, pointing it downward at his side,
and gave Reverend Meeks a second command to get back in the car.
Reverend Meeks again ignored the command and continued toward
the officer.
The sergeant then pointed his gun toward Reverend Meeks from behind his door and gave him yet a third command to get back
in the car.
Reverend Meeks then returned to the car.
Reverend Meeks has stated that he does not recall if the gun was
actually pointed at him but the sergeant states that the gun was pointed toward Reverend Meeks from a distance as Reverend
Meeks continued to advance.
The sergeant then asked for the driver’s license and insurance card.
Reverend Meeks agrees that after he returned to the car, the sergeant was polite.
The sergeant issued four tickets and explained the tickets
to the driver.
They were… failure to stop at stop sign, turning into oncoming traffic, failure to wear seat belt and no valid insurance card
In court last week, the driver essentially admitted the violations
and was found guilty by a judge and fined.
The sergeant admitted that he used profanity on the third command
after the first two commands were ignored.
The investigation was not able to determine whether the sergeant used profanity at the beginning, during initial commands.
Based on the OPS investigation, I am issuing a reprimand to the
sergeant for his use of profanity while trying to gain control of the situation.
The written reprimand will remain on the sergeant's personnel record
for five years.
But I am also exonerating the sergeant for other complaints involving
unreasonably detaining the citizens and unreasonable use of his weapon.
I know there will be many who do not agree with this decision.
There will be those in the community and within our own organization who will think that the outcome is either too lenient or too harsh.
I can’t change that, but I can underscore my deep commitment to addressing the broader issues that this incident has brought
to the forefront.
The evidence and findings in this case should not send a message to the police that there is no validity in the concerns over racial profiling, because we understand that there is.
And the evidence and findings in thiscase should not send a message to the community that we do not understand the validity
of their concerns.
We do.
During our discussions of late, I have found that there is a lot more
common ground that exists between the community and the police than many would think.
For example, we all agree that more needs to be done to educate
the public on how they should conduct themselves during traffic stops.
We all agree that more can be done to ensure that every officer is being professional during every traffic stop.
We all agree that every citizen deserves to be treated with respect and dignity at all times by the police.
We all agree that traffic stops and all interactions between the
public and the police should happen in a safe and professional environment.
We all agree that if funding can be secured, installing cameras
in squad cars is a good measure to protect both officers and the public.
We all agree that racial profiling is an ineffective and illegitimate law enforcement tactic.
We value community confidence and attempt to earn it every day.
So going forward, I will continue my commitment to work with everyone in every community on those areas where there is a
common view and continue to discuss issues where there are differences.
Regardless of the outcome of this investigation, we know there is always more we can do to strengthen partnerships and build mutual trust.
Since this incident, we have taken several steps toward that goal….
We will work with the community to revise and expand our own training materials on professionalism and courtesy during all interactions with the public.
We will expand our outreach efforts by visiting places of worship and schools throughout the city to keep open the lines of communication between the police and those we serve.
As I mentioned earlier, First Deputy Superintendent Dana Starks is beginning to hold a series of focus groups with faith and community leaders.
The goal of those efforts is to gain a better understanding of the concerns voiced by the community during these past few months.
We will work in concert with leaders to develop an outreach plan that will include brochures and videos that provide people with the proper
steps to take during a stop.
I have asked the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to join us
as we encourage Secretary of State Jesse White to incorporate information about conduct during traffic stops into the Illinois Rules
of the Road booklet.
We are also revisiting our internal training in this area and will
also listen to community feedback to formulate a plan.
As I have said many times, the discussion of racial profiling also revolves around the discussion of race relations and diversity.
I am proud of our efforts in these areas, but we can always do better.
This year, we re-established the cadet program, which is designed to
interest more young people in careers in law enforcement.
With an eye focused on strengthening diversity in our ranks, I am immediately establishing a working group of community and police leaders to review and revise our candidate testing program.
And would like to establish a retention and advancement program within the Department to provide a more formal and strategic approach to helping our members prepare for promotional exams.
Now that this investigation has concluded, we must continue the
work we all have to do to strengthen relationships between the police and those we serve.
If we fail to learn from this episode… if we fail to take this incident as an opportunity to build trust and mutual understanding, then we have failed in our mission.
Thank you.
Same B.S. Different day.
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No crime and nothing but dogs working in 022???
Think again
At 1330hrs, 31 Aug 05-- 3 mutts stuck up the Murray's at 93/Western. The "old guys" in 022 responded. 2213 spotted them and started chasing. One turned and fired a shot at the officer. All caught, found the gun, no POs hurt.
Great work!!
Any information on maybe chicgo police going to new orleans to hepl out? If not the dept. should get something together
No one said all the officers in 022 were mutts, just the 1st watch failed to properly respond to calls
Beware in 010. Stone is an asshole. One of those supervisors who believes his job is to strictly enforce Te petty bureaucratic rules. And he's got no juice, so he ain't leaving any time soon. Ya ain't a career 016 guy anymore pussboy.
I will second that STONE IS A COMPLETE JAGOFF. Once took his gunbelt off on a job and asked an officer to step outside and fight him. I am hoping the 010th district can educate him on how to be the "real police"
Please keep him, we don't ever want to see his sorry ass in 016 ever again.
Wow the police in 022 took police action! BFD ! If you like excitement go to another district where you can watch us go to our jobs on a daily basis.
022 HAS MORE CRIME THAn ANY NORTH SIDE DISTRICT/ NOT SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF JUST SOMETHING TO BE AWARE OF. The city refuses to allocate any more officers to the district. A 73% increase in calls for service year to date. yes two robbery crews have been taken off western but more will follow them to rob somemore. Garrity has lost his mind and has snapped under the stress (he used to be OK) I heard one of the reasons given for the increase in crime being changeing demographics I dont know what that means
Did regina evans make it on merit or on the list.....anyone know
Merit
Evans made on the list, she was number 005 on the sgts list. She has a case against city in federal court, no way would they make her a merit. Filed two law suits against city.
no one bad raps every one in 022 just the first watch aka Kotex Squad or if you prefer the Tampon sqaud. Let by moron women, lack of supervision and a he/she assigned to the car of the tax payer.
Robbery in progress 0300 hours 80yoa victim M/2 vs 3 M/1. The working police he/she assigned to 2211 requested lunch at the station immediately after the dispatch. Were was the female sgts. and the the fat cow Captain.
U take lunch when a in progress is dispatched in your sector. Big pussy then gets on radio at 0315 and says change lunch to a personal I 'm going to assist with the robbery. Bad guys long gone.
The Sgts should be fired but this is Kline department, cunts led by cunts.
"..no way would they make her a merit. Filed two law suits against city."
BS- That's exactly how some of the incompetents make their rank. Giving them a rank to settle is cheaper for the city in the short run...
"..no way would they make her a merit. Filed two law suits against city."
Dont forget she went to Mary Mitchell with that information about her husbands nephew who was pinched by Area 2 for homicide and then held six months in the county jail over a bogus photo array, 4 chris photos and one old color photo which eye witness picked out. Kid offender was away at school.
Maybe the city is trying to appease her. My question is why the dick is still on the job? Had it been a white detective the man would be a pow in call back waiting for indictment.
This is one of the reasons it is now so hard to get a felony charge, the state now must talk to every one not just one victim, but every one listed on the report, any other reports, as well as the
911 caller etc.
I heard before she made it that she was 10 or 12 out she claims because of her past she will never be higher thant a Lt. This will be one babe to watch. Six months or a year from now lets see were she will be.
didnt the G just do a search warrant on regina evans hubbys locker in 006 at the same time he was dumped as tact Sgt./right at the same time the 006 guys on the gun team were indicted just wondering
Sorry everyone, she is merit. Past experience has proven that being a bad apple does not bar you from merit promotions. Can anyone say Cynthia White?
Its great to see that most of the clowns from units and cushy districts are awarded the best spots out of the Lt.s training. The way they take care of the working man in this department is a joke!
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