Monday, November 12, 2007

Baggage

Is there any exempt anywhere on this job that doesn't have a closet full of skeletons that would preclude them from becoming Superinendent? Anyone? For that matter, is there anyone at the rank of Captain who doesn't have the same baggage (besides Farrell)?

Every time someone's name comes to the fore, we get a comment or three that would call into question anyone from within the Department ever getting near the top job.

It seems like to get that gold star, you have to have committed some heinous sin that someone in power is willing to overlook or cover up for until that big day arrives and then ::BAM!:: they pull it out, show that they own you, and then let you do their bidding from the shadows.

It's like they've sold their soul.

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78 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

“He who is without sin,
let him cast the first stone." said by a Jewish fella who was eventually crucified by the government.

I have been on the job a long time and cannot say that I never done something I wish I hadn't and glad to have done most of what I have.

But I can still sleep soundly and do not think that the "G", or I.A.D. or O.P. whatever is looking at me.

Stay Safe, and Sleep Well.

11/12/2007 12:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

John Farrell... a dream boat. He should do his 3 years as a captain and run. He can a get a great job anywhere in the private sector afterwards. Enjoy your retirement with your family.

A fan....

11/12/2007 03:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

COMMANDER JOHN FRANKLIN IN THE 3RD DISTRICT IS A GOOD GUY. I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE 18TH DISTRICT. HE'S A STAND UP GUY. I'M NOT A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE COMMANDER'S, BUT I OCCASIONALLY TALK TO HIM. HE'S STILL A GOOD GUY AND THE COPPERS IN THE 3RD DISTRICT LIKE HIM. THE GOLD STAR DIDN'T CAUSE AN EGO TRIP. I'D WORK FOR HIM IN A HEARTBEAT.

11/12/2007 06:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You sell your soul for a SPOT, it is what it is.

11/12/2007 06:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Every human being has things about themselves that they wish to remain private. Even Seiser.

11/12/2007 06:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why doesn't the skewed media analyze the credentials of the universally-respected Captain John Farrell of the 2nd District? He's got all the right stuff. While he would no doubt refuse, BEG him to save the CPD!

11/12/2007 07:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Officers have a right to expect the bosses to be competent, fair-minded, nonjudgmental, and non-hypocritical. They don't have the right to expect them to be perfect.

11/12/2007 08:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

By definition, any and all exempts have sold their souls to the devil for their $100K plus salary and their "golden parachute" pension.

Cull the herd. Even the NFL have all rookies take the 12 minute, 50-item Wechsler I.Q. test to identify morons.

And don't start screaming about "adverse racial impact". Aside from even more important criteria, can't we at least screen out the money-grubbing, clout baby morons. Promote the very best officers, regardless of etnicity and gender.

11/12/2007 08:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Here's the deal with the rank of lieutenant & above that leads to these so called skeletons. . . You have to remember that when one reaches the rank of lieutenant, they are pretty much known by name to anyone who has worked for them, if only for a day. While a sergeant has a certain amount of anonymity, lieutenants and above do not.

The problem is that no lieutenant or captain is going to please everyone all the time. There are problem officers that must be dealt with appropriately. When such an employee is addressed in what they perceive as a negative manner, they forever have a grudge against that supervisor and will go out of their way to badmouth him or her.

As someone who ranks higher than a sergeant, I honestly believe there is not one single person ranked lieutanant or higher who could be in the running for Superintendent or any other exempt position and not be attacked personally. It simply comes with the job.

My point is that one really needs to look at these so called skeletons and separate the fact from the fiction. Many of them are nothing more than fabrications from jaded officers.

I can honestly say that I've never met a watch commander who has tried to do anything other than help the individual officer. Our first and foremost concern is the officer's well being. Does this mean there aren't bad bosses out there? No. One need not look past the 2nd watch in 005 or 017 to see that.

Not all bosses are bad, but all bosses have officers out there who don't like them for one reason or another. Keep that in mind when you read negative posts about them.

11/12/2007 09:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Keep the politics and political correctness out of it and hire someone who can do the job.

11/12/2007 09:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's not that the Coppers in 003 like Franklin, he's doing Ok so far. He sure is nit-picky for inspections! Don't forget your whistle or gloves, or else!!

11/12/2007 09:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Everybodys got character defects. Everybody.

11/12/2007 09:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is there anyone on this job, myself included, who does not have baggage or skeletons in their closet. No one is perfect. We have all made mistakes or committed willful acts. We just justify them, but they were still wrong.

It is impossible to do the job we do and not have some baggage or skeletons. Unless of course you are the moral, integrity, hair gel, Michael Jacskon glove wearing police.

11/12/2007 10:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

BINGO!!!

11/12/2007 10:54:00 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I think we should start a campaign to get Capt. Graeber (008) in as the new Supt.
He is a stand up guy, who knows this job inside and out.

11/12/2007 11:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cull the herd. Even the NFL have all rookies take the 12 minute, 50-item Wechsler I.Q. test to identify morons.

I thought they take the Wonderlick, where Vince Young got a six. They give you two points for signing your name!

11/12/2007 11:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You were right when you said that everyone has skeletons in their closets, EVEN FARRELL.....

11/12/2007 12:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Promtions will always have a basis in clout! But now it is even more widespread and blatant! Exempt ranks are nothing more than a crew who "give back" no silly not to the community to their sponsors! In the form of buying tickets,special favors,envelopes etc... Our command staff is a shambles, and without any real leadership this boat has capsized numerous times and will continue to do so! 1st and 16th that is all I wait for and do the basic police work! Stop a car? Are you crazy possibly violate civil rights? Not me! I am done if you have college get out and join a progressive dept for you own good and that of your families!

11/12/2007 12:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Merit Caption T.J McHahon
Merit Sgt J.M. Cannon
Future wanta bees

11/12/2007 12:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good Evening citizens of SCC!!

Allow me, first, to first apologize for being off topic. I do appreciate the comforts of everyday routine, security of the familiar, the tranquility of repetition…I enjoy them as mush as any bloke.

I thought that I could take this little moment of you day for a little chat.

There are, of course, those who do not want us to speak. In fact, I’m sure that even now, there are clouted culprits and heavy big-wigs whispering orders into phones and other communications outlets as we speak to be sure that everything continues to go their way.

Why??? I say this because while communication outlets are used, in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words over the means to meaning and for those who listen without a deaf ear comes the annunciation of the truth and the truth is, as we all know, there IS something terribly wrong with this city isn’t there?? Cruelty, injustice, intolerance, depression, suppression…..and while you once had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have and are currently receiving state-of-the-art sensors, expensive systems of surveillance and politically correct/incorrect clout and politicians coercing your conformity and the inept F.O.P. #7 suggesting your submissions.

How did this happen? Who’s to blame? Well, certainly, there those more responsible than others, and they should be held accountable, but won’t due to lack of cohesion, but again, truth be told, if you’re looking for the guilty…you need only look into a mirror.

I know why you did it…you are afraid and who wouldn’t be? Paycheck…pension…bills…there’s a myriad of things that conspire to corrupt you of you reason and rob you of your common sense. Fear has gotten the best of you and in your panic you are now stuck with King Daley, F.O.P. #7, and the alder-creature minions. They promised you order, peace-of-mind and better quality of living and all they demand in return (which they have been getting) is your silent, obedient consent.

If you seek to end that silence…you’re going to have to do a better job with organization. You’re also going to have to remind them the fairness, justice, and freedom and more than just words…..but perspectives. Is it fair that your voice should go unheard and that your inability to act keep your dreams as just that…a dream.

If you’ve seen nothing and the crimes of this government are unknown to you, then I suggest you’re read this posting for nothing. But for those who see, hear and seek the same aspirations in working for the city, then I suggest that you band together as never before and create a force to be reckoned with that will never, ever be forgotten!!!

11/12/2007 01:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Get some former military officer or general. Isnt there a colonel thats on the job?

11/12/2007 03:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Almost all of us no matter what our rank have a skeleton or two in our closet. And for all you know Farrell may have one also. This is not a rap on John, I personally like him. The only one who didn't was that Jewish fellow that the first blogger spoke of. By the way SCC, as one who usually agrees with you 99 44/100ths of the time, what is the reason for this post?

11/12/2007 04:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
COMMANDER JOHN FRANKLIN IN THE 3RD DISTRICT IS A GOOD GUY. I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE 18TH DISTRICT. HE'S A STAND UP GUY. I'M NOT A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE COMMANDER'S, BUT I OCCASIONALLY TALK TO HIM. HE'S STILL A GOOD GUY AND THE COPPERS IN THE 3RD DISTRICT LIKE HIM. THE GOLD STAR DIDN'T CAUSE AN EGO TRIP. I'D WORK FOR HIM IN A HEARTBEAT.

11/12/2007 06:07:00 AM

You're either one of these new breed coppers or on drugs. Anyone who really knows John Franklin knows what a full of shit jag off he is. They write about him all the time on this blog!!

11/12/2007 06:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

. . . BEG him to save the CPD!
11/12/2007 07:20:00 AM
##################################
When are you people going to realize that the CPD cannot be saved.
The CPD is being run from the 5th floor of City Hall.

11/12/2007 06:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Promote the very best officers, regardless of ethnicity and gender."

Oh please spare me, this is Chicago. Not in my life time, not yours, not anyone's. This city is not, has never been, nor will ever be on the square.

11/12/2007 06:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When Sesser was a young officer he referred to Capt. John Farrell as Yoda during his Jedi Knight training.

11/12/2007 06:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A quick comment about John Farrell... I worked for Farrell in A/4. During that time, a certain detective was devastated with a family tragedy. During and after the incident John Farrell acted like no one I ever had seen before. What a gentleman. I know that detective has never forgotten what he did for him, nor has anyone who was there at that time.

Thanks Farrell.

11/12/2007 06:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Daley refuses to choose any outsiders for top cop. He's got it narrowed down to Farrell, Northside or any Spanish-speaking, African-American lesbian who will take the job.

11/12/2007 07:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

you better rethink Franklin!

11/12/2007 07:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

TO: 11/12/2007 06:07:00 PM

I don't know what your problem is with John Franklin, but I've worked for him and can say without question that he is both an excellent copper and a great boss!

So, if you're gonna sit here and talk smack about the man, back up your nonsense with some facts.

John, keep up the good work in 003, and cancel your membership in the TBC!

11/12/2007 08:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Opinions are like assholes.....everyone has one. We can like or dislike someone for a myriad of reasons. Usually our reasons involve personal issues. Unfortunately these issues are never discussed and folks leave comments like, "he's a jagoff", or "you better rethink your opinion", but they never expound any further than that.

I currently work in 003 and have gotten to know John Franklin since he has arrived there a little over a year ago. He initially came on a little strong, but most new commanders will flex their muscle a little. Since he has been there he done nothing but muster the respect and admiration of the troops. He has been fair, and he has worked with the troops on the street.

His management style has progressed and he has not disturbed the applecart. If someone has a personal grudge with him....so be it, but as a person and as a boss he has been more than fair.

11/12/2007 08:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know that there are plenty of military officers in our ranks as POs. Many have been to combat. I think that at least one of them should have the leadership and ability to talk to the press. I know that all of these military officers have security clearances and can be affective in providing leadership to our force. Kelly that runs NYPD is a USMC Resv Col. Why can that be done here in Chicago. Hey Press take a look at our vets. There is a board up at 35th Street. Any one of those guys to lead this department.
I bet the brass here at the CPD is afraid of these "real" leaders. Thats what happens when you have wana be soldiers and marines in charge! LoL These guys have run units in combat that have more personnel than most districts!

11/12/2007 08:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hear Daley has some military guys getting groomed as we speak. Some former general or some national guard guy

11/12/2007 08:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tobias right!!!Asshat

11/12/2007 08:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

GRAEBER;
Merit sgt.
Merit Lt.
Merit Captain
Merit Supe> why not?

11/12/2007 09:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"My point is that one really needs to look at these so called skeletons and separate the fact from the fiction. Many of them are nothing more than fabrications from jaded officers."

A CERTAIN CAPTAIN TOOK A MINOR TO INDIANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ILLEGAL FORNIFICATION IN VIOLATION OF THE MANN ACT. HARDLY A SKELETON. A FORMER SUPE TOOK THE 5TH TO AVOID INCRIMINATION IN A FEDERAL TRIAL.LET'S SEE YOU TRY THAT. YOU HONESTLY THINK THOSE ARE MERELY SKELETONS??

11/12/2007 09:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Not all bosses are bad, but all bosses have officers out there who don't like them for one reason or another. Keep that in mind when you read negative posts about them.

11/12/2007 09:04:00 AM"

KEEP IN MIND THESE BIASES TOWARDS THOSE IN COMMAND AREN'T NECCESSARILY W/O MERIT.MOST OF THESE INCOMPETENT SUPERVISORS HAVE NO BUSINESS BEING IN THEIR SPOTS OTHER THAN CLOUT. THEIR INADEQUACIES SHINE THROUGH, HENCE THE WELL BASED ANIMOSITY & DISDAIN THAT'S IS DIRECTED TOWARDS THEM. SORRY THEY DON'T GET A PASS, NOR SHOULD THEY...

11/12/2007 09:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"I hear Daley has some military guys getting groomed as we speak. Some former general or some national guard guy

11/12/2007 08:15:00 PM"

YEAH HIS SON PATRICK THAT'S HIDING IN SOME BASE LAUNDRY MAT @ FT. BRAGG WAITING FOR DADDY TO CALL HIM HOME SO WE CAN HAVE ANOTHER 30YEARS OF DALEY RUN OUTFIT CONTROLLED LEADERSHIP @ THE 5TH FLOOR. SWELL.

11/12/2007 09:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

number 1, Farrell won't do it, and #2, Farrell does have baggage.

11/12/2007 09:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

For the HUNDRETH TIME, IT DOESN"T MATTER, the new Supt. will be a 100% Daley puppet. Federal intervention NOW!

11/12/2007 09:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If Farrell has any skeletons in the closet, you can damn well bet he shot them and hid them there himself.

11/12/2007 09:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know what your problem is with John Franklin, but I've worked for him and can say without question that he is both an excellent copper and a great boss!

So, if you're gonna sit here and talk smack about the man, back up your nonsense with some facts.

John, keep up the good work in 003, and cancel your membership in the TBC!

11/12/2007 08:03:00 PM

Fuck you and Franklin. I can't wait till this asshole is out of 003! He's hated by the officers AND the alderman!

Maybe Ernie Brown isn't the best guy out there, but he's missed by all of us in 003 and morale was a lot better with him!

Shove those facts up your ass, you fucking troll!

11/12/2007 11:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

COMMANDER JOHN FRANKLIN IN THE 3RD DISTRICT IS A GOOD GUY. I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE 18TH DISTRICT. HE'S A STAND UP GUY. I'M NOT A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE COMMANDER'S, BUT I OCCASIONALLY TALK TO HIM. HE'S STILL A GOOD GUY AND THE COPPERS IN THE 3RD DISTRICT LIKE HIM. THE GOLD STAR DIDN'T CAUSE AN EGO TRIP. I'D WORK FOR HIM IN A HEARTBEAT.

11/12/2007 06:07:00 AM

How fucking wrong you are!

Which coppers have you talked to in 003? NO ONE LIKES HIM! I hope you come to work with him in 003, because I sure the hell don't want to!

11/12/2007 11:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Opinions are like assholes.....everyone has one. We can like or dislike someone for a myriad of reasons. Usually our reasons involve personal issues. Unfortunately these issues are never discussed and folks leave comments like, "he's a jagoff", or "you better rethink your opinion", but they never expound any further than that.

I currently work in 003 and have gotten to know John Franklin since he has arrived there a little over a year ago. He initially came on a little strong, but most new commanders will flex their muscle a little. Since he has been there he done nothing but muster the respect and admiration of the troops. He has been fair, and he has worked with the troops on the street.

His management style has progressed and he has not disturbed the applecart. If someone has a personal grudge with him....so be it, but as a person and as a boss he has been more than fair.

11/12/2007 08:07:00 PM

You work in 003? Are you sure?! I've never heard people bitch about a commander more than him!
Are you there when we are in raps and he's calling for cars to write parkers on 75th st because of the clubs?! Are you there when he's making traffic stops and calling for cars to write traffic tickets and dispatch has to remind him continuously that we are in a rap??? Are you there when he makes the captains read articles from the scumtimes that bad mouth the CPD??

He's an absent minded idiot!

11/12/2007 11:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

12:44 Shame on you and everyone else. That "Jewish fella" is JesusChrist, you know GOD, the Almighty?!?!LOL He was crucified because He stood Up for what was Right, despite everything and anything and He did it willingly, out of Love. CPD-what a brood of believers in their own egos. Sad, sad, sad.

11/12/2007 11:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

COMMANDER JOHN FRANKLIN IN THE 3RD DISTRICT IS A GOOD GUY. I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE 18TH DISTRICT. HE'S A STAND UP GUY. I'M NOT A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE COMMANDER'S, BUT I OCCASIONALLY TALK TO HIM. HE'S STILL A GOOD GUY AND THE COPPERS IN THE 3RD DISTRICT LIKE HIM. THE GOLD STAR DIDN'T CAUSE AN EGO TRIP. I'D WORK FOR HIM IN A HEARTBEAT.
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Yeah...coppers in 003 like him.....RIGHT

11/12/2007 11:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Franklin is a TOOL.

Capt. KJ or PG would me better suited.

11/12/2007 11:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know who it is attacking Commander Franklin, but whoever it is must be a complete dog ass. You see, that's the only type of officer that would hate him so.

Franklin is the real police and a great boss. That being said, he has absolutely no use for lazy fuck officers. Moreover, he makes this fact known to the officers themselves.

And as far as I'm concerned, any commander that is hated by an alderman is alright with me!

John, I hope you figure out who this piece of shit officer is and launch his sorry ass out of your district.

11/12/2007 11:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC:

Your pathetic, like a high school kid wanting to hang around the quarterback. I discussed you with John Farrell and he thinks your a dork who hides from his wife in the basement in your underwear playing on your computer. Get a life.

11/12/2007 11:55:00 PM  
Blogger SCC said...

Like you've ever come near Farrell, let alone discussed this site with him. Right.

John doesn't spend one second thinking about this blog.

11/13/2007 12:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know who it is attacking Commander Franklin, but whoever it is must be a complete dog ass. You see, that's the only type of officer that would hate him so.
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It sounds as though you are the only one defending JF. Everyone...bosses, tact, gang, incident cars, bt cars, foot posts...doesn't like the guy.

11/13/2007 01:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn't realize that you could be launched from 003....well maybe to 005, but it ain't that much better.

11/13/2007 04:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Tobias right!!!Asshat

11/12/2007 08:15:00 PM

Tobias is perfect candidate for superintendent. Will never refuse a political favor. He is an expert at hiding officers in his unit. Fully understands clout and politics. He will carry on the fine tradition of Cline and city hall. Mayor loves him. He knows how to ignore and hide incompetent officers. Ethics and hard working officers will not stop him from his mission. He did a fine job in SOS and academy. Bonus if you play hockey or the race card.

11/13/2007 06:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Franklin-started out in 004
He hates white people ask the old timers in 004

11/13/2007 09:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SGT TERRY MCSCAM IS A STAND UP GUY, JUST ASK HIS BOSS LT RICHIE SCOTCHBREATH. THESE TWO ARE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS IN THE 19TH WARD. SOON THEY WILL STOP SHARING TIME BETWEEN 008 AND 022, AND SPEND ALL THEIR TIME IN 022. PROBABLY WHILE STILL ON RICK FLAIR'S SHEETS IN 008. TO THE FUTURE OWNERS OF TR'S...CHEERS

11/13/2007 09:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that part of the problem is that many of the comments and opinion on people are rumors, built upon rumors, built upon rumors, that can be based on false accusations. I had a rumor about myself that built up steam while i was on furlo a few years ago that i was at call back getting ready to be charged for a crime. when I came back from furlo everyone was suprised to see me, it turned out that someone overheard a conversation about something that happened to someone 15 years prior and they happened to have the same last name...people still think i'm IAD so I've started asking really off the wall questions and if they really seem standoffish I ask them to pull over, and I get outta the car to "MAKE A PHONE CALL" (to my wife).I LOVE PARANOIA.

11/13/2007 02:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

John Farrell... a dream boat. He should do his 3 years as a captain and run. He can a get a great job anywhere in the private sector afterwards. Enjoy your retirement with your family.
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SECOND THAT.

11/13/2007 02:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Every human being has things about themselves that they wish to remain private. Even Seiser.

WHAT? THAT HE CRIES AFTER SEX? YOU TRY PLEASING TWELVE WOMEN IN A SITTING AND WE'LL SEE HOW YOU REACT,
TOUGH GUY!

11/13/2007 02:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's not that the Coppers in 003 like Franklin, he's doing Ok so far. He sure is nit-picky for inspections! Don't forget your whistle or gloves, or else!!
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THATS GOOD, THE MAIN THING I REMEMBER FROM MY DAD WAS THAT HE ALWAYS LOOKED SHARP, HEAD TO TOE HIS UNIFORM WAS ALWAYS NEAT WHEN HE LEFT FOR WORK...WHEN HE GOT HOME THAT WAS A DIFFERENT STORY.

11/13/2007 02:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Merit Sgt J.M. Cannon
Future wanta bees
I worked with him he wasn't merit and he was a helluva copper.

11/13/2007 02:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

John Farrell did not shoot his skeletons, he ate them, pooped them out and fed them to Biff.

11/13/2007 05:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:22pm 11/12pm sez "A FORMER SUPE
TOOK THE 5TH"
Are talking about L.(the last king of scotland)Martin?
Yea ,a whole westside drug ring run by a Copper,drugs supplied by the Sicilians(Mario),notification by IAD when OCD was going to raid;all done w/the okay of downtown.(but not the feds)
And the DC (sanfish) would drive around and have us unclouted Patrolscum written up for no hats.
And u clouted ones who run this whole charade want US to toe the line. GO F*K YOURSELVES!!
I hope jerome & crew beat the whole thing!!!

11/13/2007 06:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

is this the same john franklin who would call in ghost foot chase's with man with a gun. when he made sgt he came over to 014th and we were told that once a fellow officer, when they were in 018th was sitting over by cabrini off of division and larrabee and john called in an on view man with a gun as he was chasing him but he said it was right were this other officer was at and he kept looking around and came on the air asking the dispatcher were was he at and john finally came over the air and said he lost him...the copper said john made the whole story up to sound good and i believe he did this more than once..at least thats how the story was told to us.

11/13/2007 07:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jeez...a boss that expects you to look sharp at uniform inspections?
WTF??? How dare they!
Lots of coppers wouldn't know a good boss if they fell over one.
When my wife's mother died, Franklin came to the funeral. Sent a card. He had been the commander for about a week, and didn't know me at all. shows up at just about every shooting we've had in 003.
Hit the medical? he'll call just to see how your coming along.
how many of you know bosses like that. Yes, he does come to all the roll calls weekly, and he does expect you to look like you give a damn about your job. Last time I checked, none of those were known to be bad qualities. This job is full of spoiled babies.

11/13/2007 07:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bring in a military officer!
Creat standards and uphold them
No more fat lazy cops
No more bs gold star clout bosses
We need a leader that will stand up for us
Someone that can change our culture and climate
You dont just get to become an officer in the military through clout
The New Jersey Sate Police was reformed by Schwarzkopf's dad

11/13/2007 08:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

2 Words:
FREE BUSLIK

11/13/2007 08:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I worked for Farrell in Area 4. He was a great boss. It is sad that he did not get an Area. He is one of the most knowledgeable Lts on the job. It was challenging to work in A4 Homicide especially being a woman. He gave me a chance and taught me some things that really assisted my career. Sgt. Mahoney and I forget the other guy's name, I think it was Holy. Anyway, that was the first time I felt like an adult on this job. I really appreciate your patience and dedication to the troops. More bosses should mirror their management style.

11/13/2007 08:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
(snip)
The New Jersey Sate Police was reformed by Schwarzkopf's dad

11/13/2007 08:00:00 PM


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Norm Sr. as the Superintendant of the NJSP railroaded Bruno Hauptmann, an innocent man, in the Lindbergh kidnapping case in 1932.....a real professional.

NJ State Troopers are assholes who dress like Nazi's and who revel in writing up coppers for traffic infractions,,,especially NYPD officers. They are the Wisconsin State Patrol of the Eastern Seaboard.

Speaking of going to NJ.....if you take your weapon, make sure you don't get caught with hollowpoint ammo, including CPD issue, you'll face a felony charge, even if you legally carry your weapon under H.R.218

11/13/2007 10:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Sgt. Mahoney and I forget the other guy's name, I think it was Holy."

YOU'RE A PLANT, SPREADING LIES. HOLY IS A MINDLESS BRAGGART BULLY. HAS NO BUSINESS BEING IN THE D UNIT. CAN YOU SAY CAPTAIN CHAOS??

11/13/2007 10:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"9:22pm 11/12pm sez "A FORMER SUPE
TOOK THE 5TH"
Are talking about L.(the last king of scotland)Martin?"

A NO, THAT WOULD BE THE NEW DIRECTOR OF YOUR POLICE MEMORIAL, WHICH CAME TO LIGHT DURING THE LAST SUPE SEARCH. THE SAME INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS BARRED FROM THE US ATTY'S OFFICE BECAUSE OF HIS RAMPANT LIES& NOT BEING A CREDIBLE WITNESS

11/13/2007 11:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Whats the whole story with DC Sanfish and 15 many years ago?

11/13/2007 11:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Franklin-started out in 004
He hates white people ask the old timers in 004

11/13/2007 09:00:00 AM

He's half white!!!

11/14/2007 12:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I don't know who it is attacking Commander Franklin, but whoever it is must be a complete dog ass. You see, that's the only type of officer that would hate him so.

You must be a suck ass mother fucker. Franklin only likes you if you know less than him or you suck his ass!!!

11/14/2007 12:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I REMEMBER FRANKLIN WHEN HE WAS A SGT. IN NARCOTICS, KIND OF A BIG MOUTH AND NOT VERY INTELLIGENT. I CAN THINK OF 4 SGTS IN NARCOTICS THAT CLINE MADE COMMANDERS ALEXANDER,RIVERA AND WYSINGER. I'M GUESSING THEY HAD SOMETHING ON THE FATMAN.

11/14/2007 06:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Franklin may be half white
But he still does not like whitie

11/14/2007 08:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Franklin and his buddy Diego were a comedy act when they were on midnights in 018. Chased shadows and used the radio as their personal walkie talkie in order to impress sgts. Morley and Briathwaite without ever accomplishing anything

11/14/2007 10:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I worked on Franklin's tact team back in 004. He was an outstanding officer, backed you up if called for assist. Very good on the street, but he didn't waste time with dogs. Haven't seen him in a while, but he did good work when he worked here.

11/15/2007 12:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My vote is for the angry jewish guy for supt. he'd be exciting.

11/15/2007 03:09:00 AM  

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