Rescued by the First Deputy
Love him or hate him, it's nice to see he did what we're supposed to do:
- The top ranking Chicago police official behind Supt. Philip Cline and another officer rescued three people this afternoon from a burning building on the far South Side, authorities said.
First Deputy Supt. Dana Starks and the other officer were treated for smoke inhalation at St. Francis Hospital and Health Center in Blue Island, and later released.
The three people rescued, two men and a woman who were approximately 40 years old, were not hurt, police said.
And let's face it - we need the good publicity regardless.
NOTE: Keep the BS to a minimum - we've taken gratuitous pot shots at the First for a long time. Doesn't mean we can't say "good job" when it happens.
NOTE: Keep the BS to a minimum - we've taken gratuitous pot shots at the First for a long time. Doesn't mean we can't say "good job" when it happens.
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
49 Comments:
Good job, officers.
Great Job!
Kudos to Officers Midiero and Stark.
Maybe the First Deputy can add that to his "Resume".
Sounds familiar though - Remember?
Didn't Cline Run up Three Flights of Stairs his first New Years as the "Soup" to apprehend a "man with a gun"?
The First Deputy Smokes Cheap Cigars, maybe he was treated for that.
ATABOY!
Good job for Dana and the other officers. Dana should go IOD and ride it out. Good luck First.
Good Job!
I tip my cap to both the officers for their work.
nice work
dana good job, hope this helps with your new job! good luck good riddance!
He was on his blackberry within seconds calling the media. WHAT THE FUCK he's a tool.
He would have saved more, but his pimp strut slowed him down.
good way to retire on a high note....
Gee, is this another staged action like the one "FaT Phil" did on that New Years Eve?
GOOD JOB MEN !!
Glad to see that the police treat the civilians that support us and our causes, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Michael P. Gordon Foundation and 100 Club of Cook County, so well. A friend of mine got a ticket the other day in 014 for a No Turn on Red, which he is guilty of, My friend overheard one of the officer point out to the other the Michael P. Gordon Foundation magnet on his car. The officer replies "so" and proceeds to issue the ticket. Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to issue a verbal warning and thank the civilian for his support...especially these days? And to those who will chime in with their "holier than tho attitude," fuck off. We still have plenty of discretion, lets exercise it.
7/28/2007 11:56:00 PM
Was it Jimmy with him? I thought I saw his name on a transfer order.
Will Mary I hate the Police Mitchell cover this?
wow, I smell an honorable mention. At least that is what our unit would give out, if anything.
" Michael P. Gordon Foundation and 100 Club of Cook County, so well. A friend of mine got a ticket the other day in 014 for a No Turn on Red, which he is guilty of, My friend overheard one of the officer point out to the other the Michael P. Gordon Foundation magnet on his car. The officer replies "so" and proceeds to issue the ticket."
That's the sign of the needle breaking the Bullshit Meter.
Don't beleive one shred of that story.
Bunch of Dummy nonsense to make us feel bad& remind us of Michael Gordon& to contribute to his fund. $$
Shame on you, there's a large turd in purgatory w/your Name on it.
Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to issue a verbal warning and thank the civilian for his support...especially these days? And to those who will chime in with their "holier than tho attitude," fuck off. We still have plenty of discretion, lets exercise it.
I don't think the officers hired within the last 10 years know what the meaning of discretion is. The are writing police officers, their wives, locking PO's kids up for stupid disorderlies rather than calling mom or dad to handle the situation. Either they are just so self absorbed that they don't get it or the academy is teaching them to give no breaks to anyone. Seems this generation X (of course the college educated ones) don't have a whole lot of common sense. Has this happened 15 years ago, that officer would get his ass kicked by the officers he works with. But they do have a college education....so lets not talk to badly about them LOL LOL LOL
Anonymous said...
Glad to see that the police treat the civilians that support us and our causes, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Michael P. Gordon Foundation and 100 Club of Cook County, so well. A friend of mine got a ticket the other day in 014 for a No Turn on Red, which he is guilty of, My friend overheard one of the officer point out to the other the Michael P. Gordon Foundation magnet on his car. The officer replies "so" and proceeds to issue the ticket. Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to issue a verbal warning and thank the civilian for his support...especially these days? And to those who will chime in with their "holier than tho attitude," fuck off. We still have plenty of discretion, lets exercise it.
7/29/2007 02:57:00 PM
=================================
Two sides to every story....
Could your friend have been an uppity snot to the officer? Could he have been condescending and smug, thinking a $30 donation to some group gets him an "drive as he pleases card?"
How many times over the last 20 years have I been told to look at a decal, window sticker, a associate medallion, etc with the expectation that it will get the motorist out of a ticket? Too many. The only automatic passes I give are coppers, their immediate families and (usually) Firemen.
I will give a pass to those who show the proper deference and respect back, no matter what is on or not on their car.
To those who give The Lodge $20 and expect miracles from that BS sticker, use the $20 and get a bond card from the currency exchange.
Tell your friend to drive more carefully and not expect things.
7/29/2007 02:57:00 PM
I AGREE!! One thing we DO have left on this job is discretion. To a regular-Joe citizen who commits a minor traffic violation, but supports OUR causes should be given a pass. As long as he doesn't act like a complete ass, he should be given a pass & a THANK YOU for supporting US. USE DISCRETION!.
BE SAFE!!
Good job Jimmy. The babe will be proud of you too! Send me Dianne's e-mail. I need to tell her you really are a hero. By the way, did you have to give Dana mouth to mouth?
Say what you want about Starks but he was never afraid of the street or work.
I worked with Jim and for Dana back in 005 long ago and they are BOTH good people.
I worked a detail down town, some youth concert of the world...whatever. Anyway, my partner and I were on the edge of this event guarding some bridge. Several hours into the detail a well dressed black man approached and introduced himself as 1st Deputy Stark. He asked if we had any sort of relief, water etc. We said no, he stood our post for us while we ran for a quick bite. I too read the crap written about him, but all I know is he was a stand-up guy to me. I can't think a single white exempt that would bother with such a show of concern for us lowly patrolmen. Cheers Deputy Stark, I'm a big fan!
Anonymous said...
Say what you want about Starks but he was never afraid of the street or work.
AND
Anonymous said...
I worked with Jim and for Dana back in 005 long ago and they are BOTH good people.
___________________________________
You must've been one of the Bitches going to get lunch for him everyday. SUCK-ASSES!
This is by far the worst 1st Deputy the department's ever had! I feel sorry for his next employer - BEWARE!
"Good riddance!" is right.
they are both stand up guys, but when the firemen were not going in the building until they had a water supply, that should have been a clue. i was there,it was a bad, smokey fire
"Several hours into the detail a well dressed black man approached and introduced himself as 1st Deputy Stark. He asked if we had any sort of relief, water etc. We said no, he stood our post for us while we ran for a quick bite. I too read the crap written about him, but all I know is he was a stand-up guy to me."
But Sgt.V the detail supervisor drove by seen you weren't on your post just some black guy in FUBU Wear& wrote you up. The writeup cost you 3 days,you went for an appeal.
Starks recommended 5 days.
Ahhh, only in the fyne city of Chicagah...
whats the deal with the picture of starks in sundays suntimes. in uniform wearing a bears hat...comeone if any p.o. did that we'd be written up in a heartbeat
When Dana was Commander of 011, I worked for him. My Dad was on his death bed. I had about 10 hours time due 0 bfds and 0 pers. days on the books. Granted it was my fault for letting my time shrink the way it did. I called crying to Dana saying Boss I may need to change my furlo to make arrangements. Dana told me we will work it out. DON'T WORRY. My Father survived his health battle. However, I will always remember what Dana offered to do for me and my family. Dana is a class act. He does care about the troops. Thank you Dana! Good luck in your next job!
Dana Starks is more of a man and a COP than most of the posters on this site can ever hope to become.
Glad you made it out of that house ok Boss! Good luck wherever you choose to go when this thankless gig ends with the CPD....
He don't like white cops working in the ghetto. They don't know the culture. He used to say this while boss in 011.
Im glad to see the pic in the paper of Dana in full uniform with a Bears hat on. Now great guy bad guy who cares, what kind of example is that for us. What would happen if we wore a hat with our uniform that was not CPD regulated
That's the sign of the needle breaking the Bullshit Meter.
Don't beleive one shred of that story.
Bunch of Dummy nonsense to make us feel bad& remind us of Michael Gordon& to contribute to his fund. $$
Shame on you, there's a large turd in purgatory w/your Name on it.
7/29/2007 05:35:00 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to make something clear to those of you that may not know. The Michael P. Gordon Memorial Foundation is not a 'fund,' but is a public charity. We have two funders a year and not one dime goes to the Gordon family, but instead goes to mainly police causes, a criminal justice scholarship and a safe ride program among other things. Not one of our board members draw a salary. Not only that, but we take the time to honor deserving POs with our annual TRUE BLUE Awards which brings positive attention to a career surrounded by negative press of late. We strive to give back to the profession my brother loved.
I don't think someone should get a pass for just displaying Mike's ribbon magnet or an FOP medallion. I just want to set the record straight here. Hope to see you at our third annual TRUE BLUE Awards on Sunday, November 4. If anyone wants to see where our funds go please email me. I'd be happy to share.
John E.Gordon
President & Mike's Brother
Michael P. Gordon Memorial Fdtn.
www.michaelpgordon.com
I am not surprised by dana! Heck he has been saving women in his office from having to work for years! Great job boss your my hero! Nice bears cap with the uniform are you taking a day for it like the blue shirts would be forced to? Your one of the guys so go ahead take a day!
When Dana was Commander of 011, I worked for him. My Dad was on his death bed. I had about 10 hours time due 0 bfds and 0 pers. days on the books. Granted it was my fault for letting my time shrink the way it did. I called crying to Dana saying Boss I may need to change my furlo to make arrangements. Dana told me we will work it out. DON'T WORRY. My Father survived his health battle. However, I will always remember what Dana offered to do for me and my family. Dana is a class act. He does care about the troops. Thank you Dana! Good luck in your next job!
He is a great street person, he is not an administrator......
Some people were much better policemen then they were supervisors. Dana seems to be one of them. Good to know he can still get the job done.
Good work Dana
AS LONG AS HE DOESN'T WEAR A CUBS HAT HE'S ALLGOOD
ONLY IF ITS A CUBS HAT IS IT AGAINST DEPT. RULES
Congratulations to Dana,
Nice to see the second do some real policework and risk his life in the process, not many bosses would take the chance.
As for the Bears hat,Phat Phil had one on in November 2006 on the news. That was at the Thanksgiving hostage scene in 003.
Anonymous said...
ONLY IF ITS A CUBS HAT IS IT AGAINST DEPT. RULES
7/31/2007 12:23:00 AM
CUBS 1/2 GAME OUT OF 1ST THE SOX ARE THEY PLAYING THIS SEASON?
He don't like white cops working in the ghetto. They don't know the culture. He used to say this while boss in 011.
BULLSHIT you never worked in 011 for him the guy took care of everyboby... that is evreybody that worked... black, white, hispanic, asian
Having worked for Dana in 011 and being the working police I have never had a bad experience. He took care of anyone who did their jobs. I had personal problems that I had to deal with and he was more than helpful with getting me the time to do it. I've seen him bend over backwards to take care of the working police and and for that I commend him. As far as people saying that he doesn't like white officers is a complete lie. Unless my irish heritage is a complete farce.
DA SOX MAY NOT OUT SCORE THE OTHER TEAM FROM TIME TO TIME HOWEVER THEY ALWAYS WIN CUBS=COMPLETELY USELESS BY SEPTEMBER, LISTEN TO GREEN DAYS SONG ABOUT THE CUBS TITLED "WAKE ME WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS"
I personally know of him assisting all races, not just blacks. He really is a great guy. Considering the fact that I have 53 days until I am gone, you cannot say I am looking for anythig or that I am kissing his ass. Their is nothing he can do for me now. My house in Arizona with my pretty young girl is all I need, oh yeah, and a bud light.
All I would like to say is thank you (Dana) for still doing your job, keeping your head up in spite of your fucked up boss and all of his ass wipe idiot exempt supporters who disrespected you, went around the chain, and did everything they could to humiliate you. They were a real example, right? They showed all of the troops that you do not have to follow General Orders that clearly outline rank and position.
Good bye fat Phil, and that's what the fuck you get, you are retiring embarassed and humiliated. No one will remember the bullshit stats you have shoved down our throats. The only good you did is the memorial, but no one talks about the fact that this was already in motion before you even made superintedent. You were promoted far beyond your level of competence. You are not a leader, you blatently disregarded rank and stature on this department and did whatever the fuck you wanted to do. Now you are paying for it with your own life long level of humiliation. You will never get your reputation near what you had created it to be. Now how does it feel? What happened to your job? Oops, they said fuck you very much!
LOL
Dana Starks is more of a man and a COP than most of the posters on this site can ever hope to become.
Glad you made it out of that house ok Boss! Good luck wherever you choose to go when this thankless gig ends with the CPD.... as for me now that your leavin im buying new kneepads
<< Home