Next Moves?
J-Fed's first week starts today. What mayhem will he wreak upon 35th Street? What should be done? Who should be moved up? How about down?
We've listed suggestions here before. Here's a recap of some:
We've listed suggestions here before. Here's a recap of some:
- Get rid of most of the Inspectors. Put the onus for uniform violations on the street supervisors - Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains. Make them all answer to the Commander. They do anyway and it'll give the responsibility back to the Districts where it needs to be. Keep the rest of Auditing where they belong - checking the books.
- Cut out all these special teams and units. Patrol has been bled to near death over all these detailed out people. We need bodies in squad cars.
- Gut the inside spots. If people insist they need all those bodies to run Districts and Units, cut out all the paperwork that seems to necessitate a dozen or more "specialized" people to sort it out - court officer, ticket clerk, assistant ticket clerks, etc.
- Automate everything you can. We're still using carbon paper for god's sake.
- Dump CAPS. It burns millions of dollars better spent elsewhere and hides too many inside people that shouldn't be there - District advisory committee, Court advocacy, etc. It's BS meant to make people think they have a say in operations. Make them realize that they don't. Plus you'll save OT costs.
- Training, training, training. Hands on training, not an 8 minute video. And make it a tour of duty.
- Get us cars, radios and computers. After that, get a few shotguns back on the streets. The 870's we have are older than 75% of the Department.
- Back to five Areas. Central Control Group is a joke.
Labels: department issues
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
230 Comments:
You have covered it all, SCC!
Stop making civilians bosses. They suck at every job they take, and I can't take their arrogance. Civilians should be data entry and filing in the districts and units.
The airports are in need of a major personnel overhaul.
These airports represent (y)our Department and the City of Chicago. It is time to improve their image and their effectiveness.
Good luck Boss, clean up HEADquarters first and the rest of the Department will clean up its own act. But start with the clouted and protected HQ crap.
please SCC tell us what else we need please !!
Wow! My thoughts exactly!!!
Hey is that you J.H.?
SCC you are crazy. How dare you put sensible and smart decisions on your list. CPD does not believe in making smart decisions. They get rid of closed market, smart. Wait, they bring it right back, dumb and therefore the right choice. Figure out what is stupid and makes you say "that dont make sense" and put your money on that being the decision made.
all sounds good to me!
P.S. NO FRIGGIN CAR CAMERAS!!!!! This is not Naperville!
Honestly, the big problem I have is the carbon paper, that is what I have to deal with day-to-day. Everything else I really don't pay attention to - even though I know it DOES indeed affect me (us).
AUTOMATE EVERYTHING! CRASH REPORTS, MISSINGS ETC!
all of those who see it as such a huge disrespectful problem if the new Supe wears the uniform really need to find new priorities in life. this is just a job. those who make it a way of life die lonely. enjoy life and dont worry about the uniform.
C.A.P.S. WORKS!
(Would I lie?)
I hope j-fed inspects the large cat
dens and orders safety changes. My
.38's only going to piss these cats
off. I still might get that 3 year
wonder dumped from the Cardinals detail and get that a*shole put here at the zoo, till these walls
are raised...........
Here are my list of easy suggestions...
1.new batteries for radios (note I'm not suggesting new radios)
2.pdt's...not new ones, just fill the cars with working ones please.
3.get rid of CAPS. All it does is make people think that they run CPD. They don't. If they want to help out, come on in and speak with us. If they want to run it, they need to take the test, get promoted, and have at it.
These 3 things would make a beat coppers life MUCH better....at minimal expense. A working battery, a pdt in every car, and less bs citizen interaction. A cheap, great start. thanks!
Demote the ignorant, arrogant, unprofessional, clout-heavy "Chief of Detectives" Maria Maher immediately. Detective's moral will instantly improve. Anything that is on her resume has been added to justify her amazing rise through the ranks. Clout, clout and more clout are the reason she is there. She does not know simple police work, and screams and yells at people when she makes mistakes. If JW is really legit, she should be one of the first to go-a glaring example of corruption... "leading" a part of the department that she has no right to be near. Make her a caps lieutenant if you must-but please get this woman away from the Detective Division.
10 hour days
Rook takes king, check
how about a couple of people who can take a punch and not hit the medical for six months. way to many crybabies out there, the so called entitlement people. every roll call look around at what's seated next to you-- they are the ones who are coming if you get into a bad situation. back each other up and go home safe. we all need to stick together including white shirts.
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Anonymous said...
If your Dept. issue flashlight only holds a charge for 15 minutes....go buy a NEW BATTERY for it, you cheap ass!
2/03/2008 07:26:00 AM
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Thanks for the advice asshat. Sure the new battery gives me 16 minutes instead of 15 minutes you dickbreath!
Ever think if there was a night time terrorist attack what we would do if the power grid went down? Who is going to supply the street troops with extra batteries for our dept. lights? What will we do after the 30 minutes of flashlight is gone! Your a tool and I hope your light goes out when you need it most!
yes give the power to the districts
in units your supervisor is your god etc. etc. etc.
I do believe in this, let the dogs work the lock up and the late rapids and let the workers get takin care of
Funny, if a white guy went to a store on the southside and wacked 5 black women, wonder what the out cry of the black Rev's would be. But no word from them when it is reverse!
Wonder how many extra police cars would be promised in the area, especially when the offender is still on the loose!
Half of the news article won't even mention this guy's description even though the police are begging for tips and clues!
But the want-to-be States Attorney Brookins is boasting to put a cop a month in jail. Hmmmmmmmmmmm how many cops committed all those 600 homicides last year, NONE!
OFF TOPIC
ROOSEVELT is pronounced ROWsevelt, after the President... Thanks!
SCC,
What about a fair and impartial disciplinary system?
Don't PO's deserve the right to innocence until proven guilty?
Nothing erodes morale within the ranks faster than biased and unfair discipline metted out whimsically and arbitrarily to those who espouse their "Rights" or are not "Blessed" with Divine Rights.
Dump ALL of the exempts. Restart the department with new faces and new ideas!
To the "Info" writer who asked not to be published. We have 5 "official" Areas plus Central Control Group is 001 and 018. and serves absolutely no purpose except as another layer of political BS. Five areas is plenty.
If the City re-draws the districts and eliminates 3 or 4, we'd even advocate eliminating a Detective Area.
J-Fed's big thing is de-centralization - and we'd expect to see the elimination of a number of Area teams and other attached nonsense that drains District manpower.
If true, we assume he's going to make Commanders more responsible for their Districts at some point. And to do that, they need bodies.
Anonymous said...
Dump ALL of the exempts. Restart the department with new faces and new ideas!
2/04/2008 05:56:00 AM
Promote good, hard-working people from within and not the ass kissing, clout and minority-balancing games. That game has been around for years and it has taken a toll.
No matter whay J Fed does, he has a huge struggle before him....and some of those old timers, minorities who feel entitled, and clout clowns won't be go quietly. J Fed needs a good core of people around him and carte blanche from the little chubby guy downtown.
AMEN!!! Thanks for the great comments. The changes will be resisted by the high school education crowd that dominates this department and contributes to our lack of standards. Semper Fi!!
Decentralization, start with NAGIS, This unit has inside staff- 1 lt, 3 sgt and 18 po also cut the 25 0r 27 teams and send at least two to each area, back to the deputy chiefs and commanders so they can be responsible
Anyone who thinks Daley runs J-Fed is out of their minds. Overpaying him was just a well orchestrated move to make RMD look like he is still running the show. This was the little buggers only way to avoid an "official" federal takeover. What is hizzhoners recourse against J-Fed????? He won't promote his people???? He'll fire him ( and invite takeover and fed investigation)????
Look at the way JW carries himself he has self respect and a bit of an ego. He has already snubbed alderfools, reverends and the exempts with their attempt at a kiss ass tea party. Like it or not, this guy is our only hope to get some legitimacy in this department, even Grau and other "good guys" have a posse and a chinaman to answer to. If he plays his cards right he could become a downright legend and savior to this bloated, backward embarrassment of a police department. Kill clout and save CPD!
When it gets warmer, I hope this j-fed guy goes under cover(by stripping down to shorts and a dago-T)and walks around this Lakeview area(Belmont/Halsted)one night. Then he can see how out of control this tranny-hooker thing is. Maybe one of these "j.edgar" types will grab him in the wrong place and he'll order a crackdown.
I thought this mouthy alderman we put in was going to carry a "bigger
stick" in this ward, but he's shooting blanks.
We have the new computers and have been doing automated arrest and case reports in 014 for a few years now and our computers don't work half the time....can you guess why....COPPERS! Yes the very people you work with find ways to destroy equipment and lower the life expectancy of good equipment. So we all get the new tasers and we have to share theses across the watches...no thanks...I want my own. A critical piece of equipment in the hands of everyone...PLEASE. I think we should buy are own radios as well...that way they wouldn't be dropped and abused by COPPERS! We can have all the best equipment and sooner or later it won't work because of us. Same goes with the cars, we've all work with that guy that drives like a maniac and slams the car into drive and runs over curbs and the like.
Don't allow overweight, disheveled officers to sit, double-parked while taking a smoke break in the car. Also, when she is done, maybe she could remove the 3 inches of snow that is completely covering the back window before driving off. No wonder the public's impression is in the toilet.
THE INSPECTORS HAVE BECOME A CANCER. Bocian is good because he speaks to you like a human, and a professional. That Big Bird is a joke. Did he get picked on as a kid because he is an overgrown moron? What is his deal. It's just the classic story that when a dog gets rank he picks on the workers. Does NOTHING as a PO os SGT but then he is God Almighty when he gets up there. Whatever the deal with him, by the looks of him i would guess he is close to retirement. He goes for uniform infractions constantly, yet he is a slob, with his belly hanging out of the vest and food stains on his shirt and vest.
C.onsuming A.lcohol P.revents S.tress -- we cant dump CAPS
I say let experience dictate ones eligibility for promotion, and not some degree from a BS online school. The colege requirement is a joke.
What up with Lt. Pigeon Destroyer in 023 Dist? I heard he burglarized a tact car several days ago, maybe even a week ago. You really should give them back the radio you took.
True story! On Friday, the 023 district had to arrest their very own janitor. It turns out the janitor had a parole warrant and is a career criminal. Yet, he was allowed to walk around a police station freely and work for over a year. Can the agency who employs these people and our bosses ensure a background check is done PRIOR to hiring them. This is the third time a maintenance man was fired from there after a background check revealed they were a thug. Many officers cellphones, bicycles and other items have came up stolen lately. This is a safety issue that must be addressed.
Without Central Control Group, where oh where will all the clout hacks do their 3 hour days of doing nothing at all?!
You forgot having the Sgt and Det tests being graded on the same day, as they do for the FTO tests.
Godforbid there is some honesty/transparency to promotions!
ROOSEVELT is pronounced ROOSEVELT, like the road that runs through the ghetto heartland of this great city.
Got your back, dog!
Thanks for the advice asshat. Sure the new battery gives me 16 minutes instead of 15 minutes you dickbreath!
Ever think if there was a night time terrorist attack what we would do if the power grid went down? Who is going to supply the street troops with extra batteries for our dept. lights? What will we do after the 30 minutes of flashlight is gone! Your a tool and I hope your light goes out when you need it most!
2/04/2008 01:30:00 AM
Hey dumbass!!!
Night-vision...heard of it? Learn to use it! Too many FNGs on this job have no idea how to search without their damn flashlight. Just imagine being blinded by someone's flashlight and then having "Pookie" come around the corner at you.
back us on our contract demands, we have been taking a beating the last couple contracts.
your troops will respect you.
Eliminate the district managers, I still have no idea what it is that they do, except aggravate and stick their nose in police business. I would truly love to see the "political clout" connection of all 25 of them. Can someone explain their purpose?
Tweve hour days. One on four off and once in a month one on and three off-something to equal 2080 hours.
Get rid of Maher she just is not up to the job. No need to make it personel but she has been overpromoted . Get some computers that work. In the area we are using 10year old computers with no memory and hard drives so cluttered that they crash more often than a certain 8th dist tact Lt pisses himself. please look at your managment staff. This is going to disturb you but most dont deserve to be there. They are there to serve there clout not the police dept. This means alderman and revs. and old retired bosses get inside info on your every move. Promote some Sgts we are so short it is a joke. no desk sgt most days. If you had enough sgts doing there jobs some of the stupid stuff P.O's do would be eliminated. Decress the use of merit it is BS we all know it is cut in half and you will be known as a reformer among the troops right away.
O.T. but clout related:
The Chicago Syndicate(SCC has link)
has a very good article about the BANKS family(zoning,etc)..
025's own LT.J.F.; wasnt banks his juice?
Wasn't jf seen cutting the alderoutfit guy's grass during his career? Wasnt jf untouchable,unchargeable(theft?)w/his connections?
I remember jf made us all laugh at roll call once;he said"Thank God that politics has no bearing on this job!" And he said it w/a straight face..............
How about the 25 district managers, a make work job for Daley's political army. Their not the police yet receive Sgts pay. What the Fuck is that all about? talk about violation of the shakmen order. I was told they help the commander, what a joke he has no less then a 26 member personal support group? Talk about the citizens receiving no work for great pay.
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Anonymous said...
If your Dept. issue flashlight only holds a charge for 15 minutes....go buy a NEW BATTERY for it, you cheap ass!
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NEW GUY...I've gone through 5 lights and probably a dozen different parts...THEY DON'T WORK! The flashlights aren't good and need to be changed.
Those Area 1 Detectives who are frustrated at Commander Patty Walsh's NO OVERTIME POLICY should transfer to OECC and become a dispatcher:
BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter
A pair of police communications operators at Chicago's 911 center raked in $114,591 and $113,136 in overtime last year -- double their annual salaries -- raising renewed questions about staffing levels that were supposed to be resolved two years ago.
Archie Tiner, whose six-figure overtime in 2005 was highlighted by the Chicago Sun-Times, had a repeat performance in 2007. He nearly tripled his $61,656-a-year salary with $114,591 in overtime.
Make no mistake about it ladies and gentlemen. This guy is a FED!!!! Simple as that. You think he pulled the order for swiping in and out because he thought it would bring morale down. He doesn’t care about morale. He will look to justify his 300k a year salary. He pulled the order because it was too vague and no discipline if you did not swipe in or out. He will make sure everything is in proper working order, ID’s, swipe machines, etc. before he puts out another General Order together and trust me I am almost positive they’re working on it as I’m typing this. I guarantee the next order on this will leave no unanswered question! So I say to all you PO’s out there. DO NOT SWIPE IN!!! Were not factory worker’s people. Superintendent, you want to bring morale to low that, I thought could not go any lower, enact the swipe order! Just a beat cops opinion.
I'd be up for Central Control being eliminated if that removes keating!! There's clout in better form than maher. He's a deputy who's really a sergeant. But he ran daleys security so whadddyaa know here he is. As for other suggestions, how about some fuckin radio cases?
Cut CAPS!!
When you go to a meeting and the citizen asks about manpower no longer should you spout "umm well.." tell them the truth about the numbers and how many officers are detailed out.
Remember a false report is a rule 14 violation which they want to start enforcing diligently!!
So dont give a false report to the citizens at the meeting either!!!..tell them the truth.
2/04/2008 01:30:00 AM
Why don't you cheap asses go buy a new light? I did, I carry it. It cost 130 with a new battery and it is LED and I charge it once a week.
I don't see the need to get rid of Area Teams, how about getting rid of the useless TRU unit?
none of this matters if our pensions are spent.. worry about what matters. your pension..
Is the new sup called J-FED or SLOTH, because I thought i saw him eating a babyruth bar
LIFT THE RESIDENCY RULE!
Dump the people who get merit promoted to sgt then lt then commander Like that tremendous ass kisser Leo Schmitz. If it wasn't for clout this mope would be flipping burgers. DUMP LEO!!!!
Sounds like this restaurant picked it's name for its activity.
LARGO, Md. — Three men were gunned down Sunday night at a Maryland restaurant after an argument during the Super Bowl, the Washington Post reported Monday.
The shootings ocurred at about 9:20 p.m. at the Uno Chicago Grill in Largo, Maryland. Police could not determine if the argument had anything to do with the game. Witnesses said the shooting occurred about the time the New York Giants scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
Terrance Lynne Sneed, 22, of Hyattsville, and Curtis Lee Poston, 26, of Temple Hills, were shot in the bar area of the restaurant, which was packed with people watching the game, police told the Washington Post. Charles Dontee Harrison, 25, of Landover, fled the restaurant and was shot dead in the parking lot.
The victims were believed to be arguing with two other men during the game when one pulled out a gun and started firing. The two are described as black males in their 20s, one with dreadlocks and a light complexion while the other had darker skin and was heavy-set, the Washington Post reported.
Police say the gunman fled the scene in a red Dodge Charger.
YIPPEEEE !! YAHOOOO !! 8 months of retro pay so far....Call me MR. Donald Trump !!
RE-OPEN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE ACTIONS OF SGT. CHRISTINE HITNEY.WAS CLOUT USED TO BURY HER ACTIONS?WHY WAS SHE PROMOTED WITH A HEAVY DUTY BEEF PENDING?
He should put term limits on how long sergeants can be assigned to specialized units , like 3 to 5 years. There are some who have never or spent very little time in districts and think they should be Lieutenants but have no experience hiding in these units!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. NO FRIGGIN CAR CAMERAS!!!!! This is not Naperville!
Are you kidding me? in this day and age we need more cameras in cars not less! try to win a case in court, they go out of their way to give the offender the benefit of the doubt; our testimony is tainted thanks to you know who. The cameras will only help us, stop fighting it and learn to work with it not against it.
Funny, if a white guy went to a store on the southside and wacked 5 black women, wonder what the out cry of the black Rev's would be. But no word from them when it is reverse!
Wonder how many extra police cars would be promised in the area, especially when the offender is still on the loose!
Half of the news article won't even mention this guy's description even though the police are begging for tips and clues!
But the want-to-be States Attorney Brookins is boasting to put a cop a month in jail. Hmmmmmmmmmmm how many cops committed all those 600 homicides last year, NONE!
2 of the victims were black, fyi... but you are right, no outrage or uproar from the poverty pimps, as usual.
DEMAND HIGHER TAXES...ELECT DEMOCRATS
To Mr. How many homicides...
Learn the difference between Homicide and Murder.
stop having crossing guards drive around in NEW squad cars.
get rid of caps, get rid of tru, both are useless. and realign the beats. more man power in patrol
Ech exempt can have 2 sworn personnel to handle dept sensitive material. All the rest should be civilians.All the inside personnel should be given a choice the street or join afscme(sp?).In case you don't think there is an overload of inside people check out the 1st floor of the A/4 parking garage and it's 22 reserved spots for the inside personnel, and that doesnt include the desk crew or detectives. Thats 22 just for the 11th district and area chief admin staff.11 squad cars worth doing nothing and thats just the ones that have reserved spaces.
How about publishing what merits a merit promotion & publish the names, take away all the secrecy...allow an individual one merit promotion, so pick wisely! Enough of the bessed few! Demand that exempts have a Masters Degree!
Great list SCC!!!!
You Said,
"Automate everything you can. We're still using carbon paper for god's sake."
I agree but, don't give the automation contracts to some politically connected company who doesn't care about or understand the importance of the final products. And for God's sake, get the imput of working officers during the entire process!!
Blue De Ville said...
The airports are in need of a major personnel overhaul.
These airports represent (y)our Department and the City of Chicago. It is time to improve their image and their effectiveness.
2/03/2008 10:58:00 PM
Sorry hair gel not enough seniority?
Stop making civilians bosses. They suck at every job they take, and I can't take their arrogance. Civilians should be data entry and filing in the districts and units.
2/03/2008 10:49:00 PM
Off Topic
What does our contract say about this? Does it make sense that civilians are sworn officers direct supervisors? Can they order sworn officers to act? What happened to the chain of command? Should civilians be privy to "sensitive information"? Just some questions I've had brewing. Anyone care to help with an answer?
Back to your regularly scheduled program...
Flashlights.....Let us carry flashlights that actually work and don't just look nice.
1) 10 hour dalys liek stated before!
2)get rid of all the take home cars most are "personal use" anyway
3) dump burkes huge detail or at least make it 1 driver not a driver and a door opener at D-3 pay!
4) Change the entire exempt structure far to much clout, far to little experience.
5) settle the contract
6) dump tru and bolster the districts.
7) dump the D-unit and put them all into districts so they can handle a situation before we call and are told "you got nothing kid"
8) Hire more street officers.
9) get rid of education requirement for the officers that came on with no college.
Here is another why is a female officer working at the airport doing the same job as other officers but making D2A pay? Could she not be better utilized in a D-2 spot such as a field training officer? Guess clout city keeps her there!
Bishop deflowers Pawn in electrical closet on 5th floor of headquarters, game over.
working pdt's, training, no more tru, realign the beats, vehicles that aren't death traps. and explain to me why we need 15 po's 1 lt and 1 sgt in the caps office...really what do they do. i'd love to have a day in that office see how overworked that are. i know caps won't go away but do they need 15 people in there drinking coffee at the same time? waste of manpower
Detective's moral.....
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The fucking word is MORALE....if you are going to complain about it, and we should, spell it right.
The only ggod thing I see us benefiting from J-Fed right is that all these politicians and store front reverends would have to think twice about calling in favors from him. Heck even the Lil Irish Midget Daley would have to be very, very careful on suggestions on how J-FED should run the department.Anything remotely unethical or illegal could get the mayor,aldermen, and reverends federally indicted.
I wished i could not due anywork what duz a guy halfta due? Keep gettin' my personal feeding time interrrupted wiff jobs, my buddies gotten dumped to mids, and now Lt. expects me to right movers? Hopin' eye can knock that tree year wipe off his perch and get that red bird detail...
Our disciplinary process really sucks. With summary punishment you have the right to request a hearing with your first line exempt.
But what if (s)he is the asswipe that ordered his/her subordinate to spar the affected member.
Now you have to sit in front of this cumander and smell his/her breath before you can request a hearing higher up.
Everybody's talking about
beat tags, uniforms, heavy weapons, new cars, helicopters, swiping in swiping out
This is him, that is him, is-m, is-m, is-m.
All we are saying is give Weis a chance
All we are saying is give Weis a chance
Everybody's talking about Ministers, Reverands, Aldercreatures, Seiser and Risley and Williams and Starks,
And bye bye, bye byes.
All we are saying is give Weis a chance
All we are saying is give Weis a chance
All we are saying is give Weis a chance
Since the department is so short of marked and unmarked cars why not have all the Sgt and Lt at Hdqtrs and the academy give up their cars, that they take home so they can feel important and park in front of their homes for 16 out of 24 hours, so the districts can have cars. Why are cars being given to desk jokeys ?
anyone hear about the big incident in b-a's office in homan sq. last friday ?
Merit promotions are for clout heavy black and hispanic affirmative action hires who cannot pass a promotional exam. I know numerous excellent no-clout Puerto Rican and black coppers who will never get the nod for a merit recommendation. Although there are few whites promoted this way, invariably Irish, most minorities are subsequently assigned to area's where they fuck-up the D, They still can't pass a test and never will and it's not my fault.
woprld is turned around said...
Funny, if a white guy went to a store on the southside and wacked 5 black women, wonder what the out cry of the black Rev's would be. But no word from them when it is reverse!
Get off of the blog,you sick jagoff!! Do you really think the families of the victims care about the complexion of the offender? If anyone in your family is ever victimized by someone of the same ethnicity,you better not report it,you friggin' jagoff!
Hey Flashlight Genious....How about carrying a backup flashlight??? I carry 2 because I know I will need it...You carry all kinds of other un necessary crap...why not a flashlight? My short list : New PDT's PLEASE!!!! get the WHOLE department equipped with them...it has only been 4 years since they started the program!! Tasers for EVERYONE!!! The other night they were calling for a Taser in 017 and 2 Sergeants working on the street did not have one...way to go guys!! That's looking out for your people's safety!!I know they are just so damn heavy at less than 8 ounces to carry but it's the patrolmen that need you to carry the thing so they don't get hurt and if you're to fucking LAZY to sing it out and carry it...then you don't care about your people...period! The order says it is mandatory that you carry the Taser...read it!.Long guns of some type in the cars....Nuff said. Change the time the "Super computer" does it's midnight update....not a good time to have the computer system go down...how about 5 am ?? better than midnight especially on a weekend?? Finally New batteries for these radios...mine went dead literally after 3 hours yeaterday...couldn't believe it...I always carry a spare..Thanks and good luck Jodi!
our supe is a puke recruit in a white shirt ppo? geez, and you thought the blue shirt ppo puke recruits were no it alls. can we put him in lean and rest for not asking us what we would like from a new boss.
Hey jody when looking through the merit nominations for sgt. look for the guy who just left the mayors detail and went to an area gang team so he could get his merit nod. just because this guy knows nothing about gangs and even less about the new area he is assigned to we hope you make him anyway just to get his ignorant ass otta here.
I saw Phat Phil and Dana under the tracks warming up next to a burning garbage can, sucking down on the same Richards wine bottle....see if they can can do it, can't we all just get along.
he can start by replacing the commander of the airports and his driver.
There are two interrelated changes that would make a tremendous difference in the culture of the CPD. For years this organization has been a giant bureaucratic ship powered by the fuel of clout, captained by those only concerned with keeping the juggernaut moving rather than reaching a destination.
What the department needs is first, your committment to defend and backup the working officer who does his job, and draws the ire of the citizenry whether through work or even honest mistake. Stop the politics. When a minority is arrested, or when justified force is used, support the officer one hundred percent. Show your subordinates that you understand the complex dynamics of policing an entitled urban population, and you will not let the apologists in the community in essence "blame the victim" by trying to make their actions the fault of those policing them.
Second, you must demand accountability. The medical abusers should be weeded out. Save medical for those who need it. Housecats should be assigned out. There is no reason for anyone except a tiny few that possess some exceptional technical expertise to be inside for more than a 3 year tour. Those who love the job and want to spend a career in a beat car, commend and honor them, those that want a break inside should have at least as much chance as anyone else to take one. The command staff needs to justify their existence and ability now, past experience is not trustworthy due to the patronage and clout that has ruled this department. Finally, this accountablility should extend to all of us. Their needs to be a base level of work and professionalism expected from all. This will take time, but when you convince the majority that you are sincere in accomplishing the first two suggested goals, the vast majority of the good people on this department will support you in achieving the third. Some of the current dogs and losers will even join in the turn around. Oh, and one other thing. I carry a gun, with real bullets. Could ya trust me with a flashlight that works mroe than half and hour, and that I could actually use to defend myself if caught in a tight spot? My wife and kids would appreciate it if you don't have to go to my funeral because some scumbag got hit with a kellite once.
how about add the rapid patrol cars back into 022 that the area deputy decided cut on her own. By the way how can she cut man power when the district is in back logs a lot?
Have someone in real authority re-align districts and beats as needed.
Get rid of TRU, or at the very least cut it in half. Over three hundred people there. You need more officers in the Districts. The only thing coming out of TRU is made up contact cards.
woprld is turned around said...
Funny, if a white guy went to a store on the southside and wacked 5 black women, wonder what the out cry of the black Rev's would be. But no word from them when it is reverse!
YOU IGNORANT RACIST ASSHOLE.
1st two of the victims were Black.
2nd the incident is a tragedy regardless of the racial makeup of the vicitm's or the offender.
3rd you might be right about the Rev's, but it is not relevant to this tragedy.
Lastly, you need to speak to a professional about your hatred, you are White your family had at least a 100 year start on being able to make a decent living in the USA, so please don't be mad at Black people becuase your family did not take advantage of the system when it was grossly in there favor.
Thank you.
All ideas covered by SCC won't be put to good use, because 1. It makes common sense. and 2. The Dept didn't think about it first.
"This department will be paperless by 2005" Ron Huberman
You know and I know that CAPS is a waste of manpower and money but it's Daley's baby so unless Jody has the balls..we're stuck with it. BUT he can replace many of those spots with civilians and require the PO's to swipe in and out so they work a full 8 ! I work thru my lunch because it's so busy yet I see these CAPS people leave after six hrs...something is wrong here.
Real easy solution.
An officer detailed to any non-bid assignment, must return to his original bid assignment after two years.
This includes any non-bid assignment: tactical teams, narcotics, detached services, gang intelligence, gun teams, PO's assigned to the DOC, etc... This applies to all PO's and Det's.
The officer can then bid for a different non-bid assignment, but cannot spend more than two years on the same non-bid assignment.
The only exceptions would be units where officers buy special equipment and/or develop a specialized skill through training. SWAT, Mounted Police, and Marine Unit are probably the only units where this applies.
Start rotating the clout out and give working officers a little variety.
Off topic:
"If you're at Mardi Gras and you get shot, it's because you're doing something you shouldn't. I'm not worried at all," Williams, 34, said Monday as she awaited the parades near her tent on the St. Charles streetcar tracks.
Doesnt this news make you wanna run to Mardi Gras. Mayor Nagin must be proud of his chocolate city. At least down there you only get shot if you deserve it not like Chicago where you can be shot for no reason.
Mr. Superintendent,
1) Please back us up on good shootings. Dont let mobs attack police stations with impunity after officers shoot an armed felon. If you want the residents of the crime ridden areas of this town to respect the police, let the police defend an area headquarters when it is besiged by a mob of thugs like a riotous pack of torch wielding Transylvanian villagers. Address the media to minimize the lies they propagate. By interviewing crazy people and liars at shooting scenes most media coverage of police shootings in this town has less credability than an episode of the history channel program "Monster quest". This further insights those who would do us harm and puts the rest of the public on the side of the gangs, the mobs and the criminals. It must end.
2) Please stop the brass from nickel and dimeing patrolmen, who make up the backbone of the job, after gangbangers with badges and privileged untouchables soil our uniform. Writing up overworked beat coppers for uniform violations will not stop currupt individuals, and gangs of them, from being currupt. Better screening processes before hiring will help ensure that those who should never be the police do not wear the uniform.
3) Please give us the proper equipment and manower to do our job. Dilapidated cars without computers are the norm. With better equipment we could do a better job. Give us the chance. Specialized units are either a band aid on the ghetto after a shooting, which does no good, or a hiding place for the privileged. This is a violent place. Every beat car should be 10-4 all the time.
4) Please use new technology to help us, not jam us up. The newest tech on the street is GPS, cameras and LED beat tags. We all know that the brass will use these to crucify the 1st one of us who makes an honest mistake while trying to do right. The thugs with badges and privileged untouchables will either not have these or find a way around them. Trust me. How should you use new technology to help us? See # 3.
5) Please work with the states attorneys office to approve felonies and work hard for reasonable prison time for those who commit them. You speak of the accountability of your troops and their supervisors sir. I applaud you for it, if it is to be applied fairly. I must ask you though, what about the accountability of those who turn certain areas of the city where we work into playgrounds of violent and felonious property crimes? 3 years for agg assault w/ a handgun? No felony approval for PSMV? what message is this sending your troops? What message is it sending the criminals?
6) Lastly, and this is a big one, please address your troops. How many meetings have you had with the brass? You havent spoken to us once. This is costing you our confidence and driving morale further into the toilet. We, as patrolmen, already do not trust FBI. Frankly speaking, most of us already expect the worst from you. Your silence is deafening sir. Personally I dont think you will be anything but a mouthpiece for Daley. Please prove me wrong.
Despite what statistics may say this year has been a bloody one on the streets. Our low morale has been a contributing factor to that. Wait until summer and welcome to Chicago.
Respectfully,
A seven year burnout.
They will never get rid of tru. It is a numbers driven unit and with the number of people they arrest and revenue they bring in with impounds, won't happen.
Point one: The Tinley Park Offender is without a doubt a democrat.
Point two: We need concealed carry in Illinois now more than ever.
Keep TRU - if you want to get manpower back into the districts, tell the dog ass police in 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009 (mainly southside) to do some damn work! TRU is doing you're work!
Best way to improve our department: increase and improve our training and make all sworn members refresh their physical and shooting skills regularly. This would hopefully cut down on medical abuse and reduce the obese among us. They harm our image and our effectiveness.
1. Give us PDT's that work
2. New radios
3. Cars without 200,000 miles on them
4. Let us have some kind of long guns in the car. About half the department is former military and I've shot an M-16 once or twice in my 10 years in the Army.
5. Cut TRU in half
6. Change the promotion system. Just because I studied a test handout it doesn't make me a leader.
7. Change the award system. Too many coppers getting awards for B.S.
8. Get rid of all these clout babies. I wish I could work days in 008 with 3 years on.
9. Just give us the tools we need to do our jobs. Why is it that the suburban cops have better stuff than we do.
10. In the words of a great man " lets stop all this pettyness"
THIS WORKING NO CLOUT P.O. FROM EDISON PARK SAYS:, GET RID OF 38 OF THE ALDERCREATURES, WE DO NOT NEED 50 OF THEM, PHOENIX ARIZONA WITH OVER 500 SQUARE MILES AND OVER A MILLION CITIZENS RUNS JUST FINE WITH JUST SIX COUNCIL MEMBERS, SAN DIEGO CA. HAS JUST 10 OF THEM . WE DO NOT NEED 50 ALDERCREATURES, THEY ARE A WASTE OF TAX PAYER MONIES.
What happened at Bomb & Arson?
how about eliminating the dumbass coppers with 2 yrs on the job and get cushy spots? days, or units or m-f inside BS jobs. earn your stripes and then if u get the chance take it. But at least 10yrs in aptrol for every copper out here. This shits a joke. Guys with 10 yrs get stuck on 1st watch in places while 2yr wonder bitches are on days
P.S. NO FRIGGIN CAR CAMERAS!!!!! This is not Naperville!
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Are you kidding me? in this day and age we need more cameras in cars not less! try to win a case in court, they go out of their way to give the offender the benefit of the doubt; our testimony is tainted thanks to you know who. The cameras will only help us, stop fighting it and learn to work with it not against it.
2/04/2008 11:13:00 AM
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Will help us win in court? Are you loose? Do you know what COUNTY you are in?
Anyway if your a traffic guy and you sound like it, THEN YOU NEED IT I GUESS!
KEEP ON PLUGGING ALONG AND GIVING THEM 100% MR. PROACTIVE GUY!
If you really believe that everything you do as the police warrants a VIDEO CAMERA you are a lost cause and a NUTJOB!
The AUDIO WILL ONLY CAPTURE .............YOU, YOU DUMBFUCK! It will record you farting and burping like a PIG and 1 mistake & it will record that too! THINK....!
I go to court for the yellow slip when I go. You must go for DUTY AND HUMANITY........SOFTBALL!
Hey dumbass!!!
Night-vision...heard of it? Learn to use it! Too many FNGs on this job have no idea how to search without their damn flashlight. 2/04/2008 08:54:00 AM
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Relax, Einstein. You're watching too many cop's show and lay off those Gun magazine of yours. You have any damn idea how much these things cost? I bet SWAT don't even have 'em, you fool..
Off Topic, but impt.
Situation worsens for local gov't pension funds
By Greg Hinz
Feb. 04, 2008
(Crain’s) — In ominous news for taxpayers, the fiscal difficulty continues to worsen at pension funds that cover Chicago and other government workers in the metropolitan area.
The area’s 10 big government pension funds now face $18.7 billion in unfunded liabilities, according to a report released Monday morning by the Civic Federation, a watchdog group. The deficit is more than five times the figure of just a decade ago, and about six times the size of the city’s annual operating budget.
Taxpayers ultimately are on line for the $18.7 billion unless benefits and other costs are cut and/or new revenues are found.
“With every passing year, Chicago-area governments’ pension deficits become more unmanageable,” federation President Laurence Msall said in a statement releasing the report. Unless “immediate steps” are taken to resolve the matter, he warned, “pressures (will) cause full-blown fiscal crises, like they did with the Chicago Transit Authority.”
Overall, the 10 funds have an average of just 66% of the money on hand they’ll need to pay projected benefits, a figure known as the funded ratio, the federation said. The situation is particularly dire at funds covering Chicago police and fire workers, which now have covered ratios of just 49.26% and 40.36% respectively.
Those Area 1 Detectives who are frustrated at Commander Patty Walsh's NO OVERTIME POLICY should transfer to OECC and become a dispatcher..
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Some of these Dispatchers sucks!! They have their own favoritism. If they found out that you're a new PO in the District, be prepare to get all the shitty job eventhough the call isn't in your Beat rather than give it to their "Friend" whose down on a "30 minutes" PERSONAL. They even have a frickin' nerve to ask me if I needed a back up on a Battey in progress w/ 10 gangbanging mofo's fighting each other.. Um yes, Squad, let me remind you that Im 10-99 unit, so send me everyone you got.. Maybe, just maybe, I would call them by their first name so I can be their friend, too... NOT !!
"3rd you might be right about the Rev's, but it is not relevant to this tragedy."
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Off topic:
This is not a tragedy. A tragedy is when an earthquake kills 100 people or a bolt of lighting kills some guy on a golf course.
The shooting in Tinley Park is a crime.
It didn't just happen. The offender pulled the trigger and made it happen.
A tragedy invokes a "so unfortunate this happened" attitude. That is why newspapers use that word. A crime invokes anger.
When police officers beat criminals, the newspapers refer to it as "misconduct" or "brutality." These are crimes, they invoke anger.
Most people are not angry when criminals get beaten up. The newspapers build up anger to create a response from the readers that keeps the story going.
When a career criminal engages in crime, most people are angry. The newspapers downplay anger and build up sympathy to create a response from the readers that keeps the story going.
Then, you become brainwashed and start repeating such foolishness on this blog.
Get rid of TRU, or at the very least cut it in half. Over three hundred people there.
300 plus PO's? I hope you're right about the numbers. If you spread 300 plus PO's in 25 Districts, there'll be atleast 12 bodies that will be a REAL help to the District.
Kill clout and save CPD!
2/04/2008 07:42:00 AM
Uh, this is still Chicago...DUH!
I dont think there is one person that would disagree with getting rid of the District Managers except of course the District Managers. Have said it numerous times before, that is approx. $1,875,000. that the city could be using elsewhere. They are not needed and only create work to make everyone think they are needed.
The civilians are taking the test and coming on as police but getting right back inside doing what they were doing before but making in excess of $30,000 more. There was one on the 5th floor, now in telephone installation unit with less than 5 years on. WTF!!!!
u says potato, i says huh? said...
ROOSEVELT is pronounced ROOSEVELT, like the road that runs through the ghetto heartland of this great city.
Got your back, dog!
2/04/2008 08:50:00 AM
O SOOOO OBVIOUSLY A NORTHSIDER, EAT SHIT AND DIE1 You know as much about police work as the barista that serves you. I bet you think your the real police.
Wanna improve morale JP? STOP taking CARE of the BROWN/LOUGHRANS....You got one jag as a Sgt in IAD who is the daddy in law of the new Lt. in 06 and his daughter is at HDQTRS M-F on days! Also, she is also up for promotion to Sgt. Come on now, WHEN DOES THIS STOP!
Anonymous said...
2/04/2008 01:30:00 AM
Why don't you cheap asses go buy a new light? I did, I carry it. It cost 130 with a new battery and it is LED and I charge it once a week.
2/04/2008 10:10:00 AM
Hey Listen...isn't that your mommy calling you upstairs from the basement....ASS.
i'm still in the academy and this job doesnt seem that bad....all of the instructors tell us that everyone on the street is a complaining bitch......stop crying and do your job like i will in 3 monmths...the real police it seems like work inside...only a dumb ass would stay working out side.....everyone know you all's envy the academy staff....STOP BITCHIN.....so you all soon :)
Anonymous said...
RE-OPEN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE ACTIONS OF SGT. CHRISTINE HITNEY.WAS CLOUT USED TO BURY HER ACTIONS?WHY WAS SHE PROMOTED WITH A HEAVY DUTY BEEF PENDING?
2/04/2008 10:46:00 AM
I'm going to spell this out for you....C.L.I.N.E. do you think you can figure it out?
SCC,
Refresh our memory on why Chris Hitney should be stripped? To me, it's not a big deal? What is the real story?
Anonymous said...
Those Area 1 Detectives who are frustrated at Commander Patty Walsh's NO OVERTIME POLICY should transfer to OECC and become a dispatcher:
Now I understand. I was wondering why the roll calls at the different special employments were full of detectives. Why would they need to work this? I mean if you can't make some good OT as a detective then you really aren't too good of one!!
Dear SCC, with respect I submit my suggetion in this vast sea of opinions; centralize the secretary position, why do we as tax payers continue to fund each of the clout heavy/politically connected with secretaries being paid at POLICEMAN'S SALARIES/PENSIONS to what equates 2 hours worth of work per day! Secondly, mainstream the deputy chiefs and assistant superitendants positions...too many chiefs...not enough indians. Thirdly, if an individual does not perform to the task at hand then DEMOTE them, i.e. commander, lt., sgt.,det. ect. I got dozens of other suggestions but let's start out with some of the more obvious.
Lastly, you need to speak to a professional about your hatred, you are White your family had at least a 100 year start on being able to make a decent living in the USA, so please don't be mad at Black people becuase your family did not take advantage of the system when it was grossly in there favor.
Thank you.
2/04/2008 02:20:00 PM
Reverand Sharpton? Is that you?
Ahhh yes, the religion of victomhood
How's this for a novel idea. Make seniority count for something. Seniority is fair as we all get it, we all pay are dues and we get our turn.
CAPS is here to stay says Da Mayor and the Revs. Stop whining about it and look for something else to eliminate.
Why not start with all the medical roll abusers and both sworn and civilian.
Is it just me, or should the sixth "victim" in the Tinley Park mall shooting go on the Lie box?
Anonymous said...
yes give the power to the districts
in units your supervisor is your god etc. etc. etc.
I do believe in this, let the dogs work the lock up and the late rapids and let the workers get takin care of
2/04/2008 01:35:00 AM
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...because I haven't had enough of doing all the work and carrying the drunk/thieving/embarrassment to the department/dog ass/bosses have to hide in the lockup coppers so they don't get anymore CRs and lose their jobs, because I'm just a piece of shit civilian and that's my job...
...or just fire all the dog asses maybe?
Rook takes King-check, is impossible! Moronic fool if you don't know the rules of the game leave the lingo alone.
woprld is turned around said...
Funny, if a white guy went to a store on the southside and wacked 5 black women, wonder what the out cry of the black Rev's would be. But no word from them when it is reverse!
What in the world are you talking about? Please if you don't know what you are talking about "SHUT the F' UP". You sound just like those Rev. running around with part of the story
Get rid of all District Managers. They are useless and especially the gal in the 23rd district.
Anonymous said...
Re:
Anonymous said...
If your Dept. issue flashlight only holds a charge for 15 minutes....go buy a NEW BATTERY for it, you cheap ass!
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NEW GUY...I've gone through 5 lights and probably a dozen different parts...THEY DON'T WORK! The flashlights aren't good and need to be changed.
2/04/2008 09:35:00 AM
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Use 1/20th of your yearly uniform allowance and buy a second one. That is why you are given that $, not for rims or Vegas.
MY husband is a Lt. He always has a good laugh because his degree is in Jewish study. I Might add his degree is from a real university. He is a good guy and says he understands his department is not fair. We do have a good laugh as far as his degree is concerned.
I'm not very happy just received recorded message from FOP to support Allen. I've never received a call from FOP for anything maybe they can start calling news confrences every time a copper gets jammed and the rest of us coppers get painted with a broad brush. All Donahue does is remain mute and hope in time it will go away. As far as I'm concerned none of the canidates for States Attorney are any good they are all going hunting for the police. Oh just got another recorded call from Da Mayo supporting Berrios now mine is one vote he wont get. Any support from Da Mayo and its the kiss of death!!!!!!!!
FYI, if Area teams, TRU and other units are dumped all you 3-5 year guys on third watch in the districts better get used to midnights. I guarantee you that the above mentioned teams/units have a hell of a lot of guys that have the seniority that would knock you off third watch. I have just under 8 years and I am about 140 out of 280 on the seniority list. So figure at least 200 coppers from one unit coming back to the districts with more seniority than a 3-5 year guy, than add the additional officers from other units and districts. I know I need third watch for family reasons and would have enough seniority to get it. Management only goes so far, so watch what you wish for. The only correct way to help man power is to have the city hire a shitload of new police and get them through and out on the streets.
True story! On Friday, the 023 district had to arrest their very own janitor. It turns out the janitor had a parole warrant and is a career criminal. Yet, he was allowed to walk around a police station freely and work for over a year. Can the agency who employs these people and our bosses ensure a background check is done PRIOR to hiring them.
Really! you didn't know some years back Daley the moron got rid of American Citizen making a living wage to give contracts to his mob boys for the custodial services in the police department. The mob boys collect big bucks yet pay the illegal immigrants next to nothing all on the tacit approval of the Mayor. look around boys and girls.
Anonymous said...
Blue De Ville said...
The airports are in need of a major personnel overhaul.
These airports represent (y)our Department and the City of Chicago. It is time to improve their image and their effectiveness.
2/03/2008 10:58:00 PM
Sorry hair gel not enough seniority?
2/04/2008 11:50:00 AM
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No Vitalis, just sick of look at fat, sloppy, salty dogs sitting behind a desk. Great image for travellers, God forbid anything ever happens at our airport and your Rascal scooter isn't charged up.
So this guy is a FED, what does anyone expect after Cline (the baby Clines daddy), Hilliard (slow motion), Martin (the dope dealer) Rodriguez (the idiot drunk) and the rest of this colection of goofs that some idiot appointed. It will be interesting to see changes, I didn't nessessarily say good, but interesting after many years of watching boobs operate.
A degree in Jewish Studies? Just what the department needs. I'm having a good laugh too.
Dump TRU. Wah! Wah! Wah! Why don't you shut up and do some work better yet have your fellow officer do his share of the work. I've worked in 008 and 006 and its the same dogasses trying to avoid jobs. So you want to dump tru so you can be more of a dogass. Sorry. Keep crying. Hair gel that is so 80's/90's get with the times asshat. Like you were never a rookie.
Signed
Mousse
what is with the flashlight problems....get rid of the streamlight and purchase a surefire z2 or g2z they are approved lights and are the best money can buy...you have to buy batteries but they are rock solid and with the upgraded lamp to 120 lumens it can temporarily blind an offender, plus it comes with a great little holster that fits nicely on the belt.
Supposedly ten exempts told to leave. Anyone have anything further?
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Anonymous said...
he can start by replacing the commander of the airports and his driver.
2/04/2008 01:25:00 PM
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When J-Fed see this grossly overwieght commander, who looks 5 times heavier when he stands next to his skinny shakey driver, J-Fed will launch him. J-Fed is big on appearance, this 350 pound guy with food stains on his white exempt shirt and chomping on his smelly cigar will get him launched so far that J-Fed may just use a runway at the airport to do it with.
6) Lastly, and this is a big one, please address your troops. How many meetings have you had with the brass? You havent spoken to us once. This is costing you our confidence and driving morale further into the toilet. We, as patrolmen, already do not trust FBI. Frankly speaking, most of us already expect the worst from you. Your silence is deafening sir. Personally I dont think you will be anything but a mouthpiece for Daley. Please prove me wrong.
Despite what statistics may say this year has been a bloody one on the streets. Our low morale has been a contributing factor to that. Wait until summer and welcome to Chicago.
Respectfully,
A seven year burnout.
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Hey Dip-shit, the man has been in office a grand total of two days and had one meeting with his exempts. You are definately from the age of entitlement. The you-owe-me generation! Do your job as you were hired to do or get a job loading trucks. Either way shut the fuck up, you hair gel dick-wad.
6:50. LIck my left nut and make my right nut jealous! Oh yeah can we band these blue tooths, I hate working with the muts who are constantly on them.
Save a ton of money by getting rid of the District Managers! They are not needed anyways. A bunch of "clout babies"
"This would hopefully cut down on medical abuse and reduce the obese among us. They harm our image and our effectiveness.
2/04/2008 04:23:00 PM"
Really, Well let me enlighten you PUNK. I recall a time in 014 when we had a mental & the pumped up musclehead prettyboy P.O.turned tail& ran. The overweight wagon guy came to the rescue and handled the mental flawlessly.
I'll take the overweight guy that knows how to be the Police over the Pantywaist Poseur who's afraid of his own shadow.
GET RID OF CHARLIE WILLIAMS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUPT Clean House at the Academy!! Get rid of Matt Tobias9before he goes to jail) and the SOS Hockey team that says they teach there. BTW you should stop in there un-announced and see just who is working a full 8 hrs. Most take off and come and go as they please. Wasnt the FBI known for its great academy? This is where you can start to re-make the our future.If you dont you just full of wishful thinking.Speaking of Peer evaluations:Matt T is not Trusted or Respected by any of the hard working honest Cops!He is a disgrace to our department and was in charge of SOS during all the scandals.That should speak volumes. Semper Fi
i'm still in the academy and this job doesnt seem that bad....all of the instructors tell us that everyone on the street is a complaining bitch......stop crying and do your job like i will in 3 monmths...the real police it seems like work inside...only a dumb ass would stay working out side.....everyone know you all's envy the academy staff....STOP BITCHIN.....so you all soon :)
2/04/2008 06:50:00 PM
God Help the FTO that is assigned this genius. This is the quality of recruit that is being hired. If they are unable to speak or write the King's English, they shouldn't be hired. Imagine the reports this MENSA candidate will write in the coming years. It is not the responsibility of the FTO or Sgt. to correct this problem, they didn't hire them!!!!
So you all soon:(
the flashlights do stink and are massively overpriced junk. Go back to mag lights we are not children.
get rid of the useles fucks who are assigned to the tru unit.they are the most useless pricks going and do nothing in a district but eat free food. 9 po's plus a sgt for one drinking arrest.you guys in tru couldnt find a pound of weed in your own pants. you sure can find the free spots in a district with no proble. go eat in 003 or 006 or pack your own lunch.
tru brings in money for this city. not!!!!!what a bunch of asshats
SCC,
Refresh our memory on why Chris Hitney should be stripped? To me, it's not a big deal? What is the real story?
Whoever is advocating stripping for this debacle is way overboard. We've never called for that.
But as directed by order, no unauthorized crime scene photos shall be taken from inside the tape. It compromises investigations, could be used against the City and might be seen by family members of victims.
As photographic evidence exists of a rule violation, proper disciplinary action should be taken. But we aren't holding our breath that a clout heavy blonde sergeant from 35th Street is ever going to face actual discipline.
It would be "impolite"
Anonymous said...
get rid of the useles fucks who are assigned to the tru unit.they are the most useless pricks going and do nothing in a district but eat free food. 9 po's plus a sgt for one drinking arrest.you guys in tru couldnt find a pound of weed in your own pants. you sure can find the free spots in a district with no proble. go eat in 003 or 006 or pack your own lunch.
2/04/2008 09:16:00 PM
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Might I suggest you attend a DOC meeting and see the numbers TRU posts every month?
I am not defending them but I am more than happy to have them working in my district on any given night. The more PO's in an area, the more backup for when shit hits the fan.
DO NOT VOTE FOR THAT SCUMBAG MILAN ~ HE NEVER LIKED TO APPROVE CHARGES ON BATTERIES TO POLICE OFFICERS!
in a red Dodge Charger.
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could have been those Duke boys.
Respectfully,
A seven year burnout.
2/04/2008 03:39:00 PM
Well said brother. Stinky Stevie, is that you???
Always a double Standard, end the Double Standard, end the Clout. End the Do as I say, Not as I do mentality of some Supervisors.
SCC,
We may want to look into this. Today at A/4 the new head of the Independent whatever briefed us on what their office is going to do on police shootings.
She started off by telling us that they were created by City Ordinance and she rattled off about four responsibilities. One of the responsibilities of her office is physical coercion. When asked about the other elements of coercion she responded that IAD is responsible for that.
She was then asked about coercion that a judge rules on such as throwing a statement out for lack of proper food, lack of a telephone call, etc. She replied that was IAD's job. This has already happened at 26th and California.
An FOP representative was there and he said that FOP was going to look into it and that they would have an answer for us.
I bring this up because we already have video for homicide suspects and soon all squad cars are going to be equiped with cameras. So whatever statements that any officer gets, whether a Dick or Beat Personnel, that a judge deems to be coercion can technically be a beef for IAD. Sounds like a lose lose situation here.
Before we start beating up on FOP, give them a chance to give us an answer.
Her briefings on police shootings sounded fair and this included the worst case scenario for us which is one of our own getting killed.
Luis Muñoz A/4
More pay and money, or overtime, without a song and dance from the Supervisors. Why should the slow-assed north side get as much O.T. or more than Districts and Areas in Area 2, and 1. It's all politics. Way more work, but less O.T. Non-Stop Murder, Robbery, Rape, Burglary, gangs shooting up the hood, and little or no O.T; while the north sideers work round the clock on who stole a Gerbil from a northside Pet Shop, or similar. What a bunch of Assholes run this place.
Don't dump CAPs completely.
I'm just a citizen, but doesn't CPD need all the friends it can get? The CAPs meetings in my local beat, at any rate, seem to help accomplish this.
SCC:
"Info" writer here...
I musta been half thinking when I wrote about the areas. I was thinking from a Detective Division perspective, not from patrol... sorry about that.
I agree, the CCG is a bureaucratic waste. If I got the story right, some exempt whispered into the mayor's ear some time back that the "crown jewels" of the city (001/018) needed a special layer of "protection" that only a CCG could ensure. Apparently the mayor bought into that and the exempt got himself a big promotion over it. I heard it pissed off the then Superintendent, who didn't think a CCG was neccessary.
Anyway... the rants on the District Managers may be true in many cases, but not all. John Madden is the District Manager in 008. John is a work-a-holic. His his heart and soul are in the right place. He comes from a police family and his kids are on the job. Those that know John will agree, that given the opportunity, he would grab a helmet and a rifle and stand his post on the wall anytime. (We almost called him to task during the Bulls riots... grin)
What's the big deal if J-Fed wears a uniform or not? Geez... he is a career law enforcement officer. So what if he was a fed. He can legally carry a weapon as a retired Federal Agent. I hope he does wear the uniform. That would show he is one of us.
Like it or not, he is one of us now. Instead of looking like a seperatist in a suit and tie all the time, if he wants to "jell" with the CPD, he needs to wear the uniform and run the streets like we do.
Whatever legal hoops may exist that he needs to jump through to be "sworn" vs "civilian", I hope he jumps high and jumps quickly.
There are a lot of civilian exempts that never were sworn law enforcement officers. Now I would have a BIG PROBLEM if one of them elected to wear a uniform or tout a gold star on their belt. This should not be the case with J-Fed.
anonymous said...
Is it just me, or should the sixth "victim" in the Tinley Park mall shooting go on the Lie box?
2/04/2008 07:17:00 PM
It's not just you.
Look out, The Civic Federation issues another report about the sad shape of the pension funds in Il.
Go to their website and check out the report.
Will FOP repsond? Do not hold you breath
Anonymous said...
AMEN!!! Thanks for the great comments. The changes will be resisted by the high school education crowd that dominates this department and contributes to our lack of standards. Semper Fi!!
2/04/2008 07:17:00 AM
Yea ok you wasted all the college and are here! Mom and dad must be proud and bought you more hair gel idiot!
Anonymous said...
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Anonymous said...
he can start by replacing the commander of the airports and his driver.
2/04/2008 01:25:00 PM
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When J-Fed see this grossly overwieght commander, who looks 5 times heavier when he stands next to his skinny shakey driver, J-Fed will launch him. J-Fed is big on appearance, this 350 pound guy with food stains on his white exempt shirt and chomping on his smelly cigar will get him launched so far that J-Fed may just use a runway at the airport to do it with.
2/04/2008 08:20:00 PM
Sorry he will be promoted he is connected big time!
"the man has been in office a grand total of two days and had one meeting with his exempts."
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If you truly believe that I would like to sell you a lovely house in the up and coming Austin neighborhood. I can even set you up w/ a sub prime 5 year arm.
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Anonymous said...
Wanna improve morale JP? STOP taking CARE of the BROWN/LOUGHRANS....You got one jag as a Sgt in IAD who is the daddy in law of the new Lt. in 06 and his daughter is at HDQTRS M-F on days! Also, she is also up for promotion to Sgt. Come on now, WHEN DOES THIS STOP!
2/04/2008 06:43:00 PM
Sean, Kathy and her father, the Sgt. in IAD are all strokes. None of them were ever the working police. Sean likes to dress up like a soldier and re-enact Civil War stuff. Its the only time that guy would have the balls to pull a trigger. Now he is Lt. with no street experience. Kathy was engaged to about a dozen cops before Sean actually showed up at the alter. Her father, the Sgt. in IAD is a cop who gets off screwing working police. I have no problem with going after a crooked cop but when you use IAD to burn cops just trying to do police work, then your a STROKE.
Not sure who the father knows but it sure pays off. Daughter merit Det., son-in-law a Lt. with no experience as he sits his 300 lbs bootie in IAD.
I guess I should of have kissed more political ass than the police work I did! This way I could of have been promoted without cause or qualification.
Hey dumbass!!!
Night-vision...heard of it? Learn to use it! Too many FNGs on this job have no idea how to search without their damn flashlight. 2/04/2008 08:54:00 AM
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Relax, Einstein. You're watching too many cop's show and lay off those Gun magazine of yours. You have any damn idea how much these things cost? I bet SWAT don't even have 'em, you fool..
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You're the bigger fool. The night-vision he's referring to is the eye's natural ability to adjust to low light conditions. I guess you're too big of an idiot to pick it up in the context of his comment.
STROGER wants a $40.00 City Sticker for all cars in CROOKED COUNTY! He must have more relatives to hire!
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All Cook County residents would have to buy a $40 vehicle sticker for each car they own under a proposal two County Board commissioners are floating to help plug a budget deficit now pegged at $238 million.
The county already charges a so-called "wheel tax" on vehicles owned by people living in unincorporated areas. Commissioners Joseph Mario Moreno and Roberto Maldonado, both Chicago Democrats, want to expand that tax to vehicles in municipalities, including Chicago, where the vehicle-sticker fee recently was raised for sport-utility vehicles.
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Btween medical deductables being about 1200.00 for a family of four and all the other increases. Kiss your cobtract raise good bye because of these criminal elected officials!
Settlement on hold for man who alleges Chicago cops chased him with a chain saw
City Council Finance Committee stands pat on proposed $195,000 payout in federal lawsuit
Chicago Tribune
Aldermen who routinely have approved millions of dollars in settlements in cases against the city drew the line Monday at one that would have paid $195,000 to a man who claimed that Chicago police used racial epithets, threatened him with a running chain saw and downloaded pornography onto his computer.
"Where do we take a stand defending taxpayers of this city and say this is outrageous?" said Ald. George Cardenas (12th).
Lloyd Haywood alleged in a federal lawsuit that the abuse took place on Sept. 16, 2004 in the former Stateway Gardens public housing complex at 3651 S. Federal St.
The three plainclothes officers named in the suit were investigating reports of drug sales in the building.
get rid of civilians period, especialy retired cpd get a life people
Anonymous said...
I don't see the need to get rid of Area Teams, how about getting rid of the useless TRU unit?
2/04/2008 10:11:00 AM
Tru is not useless. They eat in large groups and many restaurants. Then go out and lock up bad guys. District babies quit your crying or come join us for dinner.
Anonymous said...
STROGER wants a $40.00 City Sticker for all cars in CROOKED COUNTY! He must have more relatives to hire!
Come and get it. Whos gonna right those tickets? Dart
Anonymous said...
Wanna improve morale JP? STOP taking CARE of the BROWN/LOUGHRANS....You got one jag as a Sgt in IAD who is the daddy in law of the new Lt.
Dont forget during the eighties when we stopped writing tickets during contract negotiations this was the one goof who went out and carried the 006th district with movers. we created a work slow down no tickets it worked city wide except in area 2 when old Matt went out and wrote 10/15 tickets a shift.
The merit detective was always under the influence when assigned to area 2. came in numerous times hbd at the end of the shift and was placed on mission team with clout sunday and monday off. Never,never made an arrest or processed a station job, but complained when not allowed to work the desk.
WOW!!!!
There are alot of ASS KISSERS out there.
What happened to RESPECT being EARNED, NOT HANDED OUT??????????
I guess the GED crowd is nervous.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT WITH SEAN LOUGRAN. YOU ARE JUST HATING. HE DOES HAVE PLENTY OF STREET EXPERIENCE , IS VERY SMART AND WOULD DO ANYTHING TO SUPPORT A COPPER IN A JAM. ONE OF THE NICEST GUY ON THE DEPARTMENT AND YOU WANT TO BASH HIM.....F... YOU
God Help the FTO that is assigned this genius. This is the quality of recruit that is being hired. So you all soon
2/04/2008 09:07:00 PM
This is a perfect example of a college educated recruit today. Most recruits have either 60 hours or a degree. Yet they score poorly on reading tests and must have tutors to pass a exam. So much for college as the ultimate answer. Military veterans and those that worked before joining the force are more successful. But worry more about BMI! Skinny, in shape but cannot read.
in ref: to Sgt m. brown from IAD, I dealt with him once, he had a chance to really hurt one of my guys but actually gave him the benefit of the doubt. As for his son in law s. loughran, sure he doesn't have a lot of time on, but in the short time i've known him as a lt. he has a good head on his shoulders and knows what being the police is about. obviously the haters out there had some bad dealings with one or both of them, but as i've said before opinions are like assholes everyone has one, including myself.
Sean was the working police in 008. Very smart and I am sure will be an excellent Lt. Kathi is just as smart and while she may not have as much street experience, was still the police while on the street. Quit with the personal attacks, it just shows how small minded and jealous you are.
Not counting special employment,do you have any idea how many officers worked OHARE on Christmas day???? You'd be SURPRISED! Isnt it the second largest airport in the country?
I have just under 8 years and I am about 140 out of 280 on the seniority list.2/04/2008 07:35:00 PM
Look at this ass clown from tru, They actually think they have alot of time on the job! unbelievable, at least wait to get your double french fry and working day furlo before you talk shit.
Central Control Group is 001 and 018. and serves absolutely no purpose except as another layer of political BS. Five areas is plenty.
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I gotta disagree with this one and simply because if there is a terrorist attack in Chicago, who is going to be affected immediately? 001 and 018. The Detectives are still out of their respective areas but the coppers and teams in 001 should know 018 and vice versa. It isnt considered an 'area' per se, but it makes sense to have a centralized grouping for homeland security reasons.
Not that we wouldnt be in a code blue if Chicago got hit anyway, just like NYC.
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2/04/2008 01:27:00 PM
Amen, Amen, Amen.
This post should be re-written as a TO/FROM and addressed to Jody Wies, Superintendent of Police. If you put his name on the top, even if it doesnt get approved, I was under the impression that it still has to hit his desk per GO.
you are White your family had at least a 100 year start on being able to make a decent living in the USA, so please don't be mad at Black people becuase your family did not take advantage of the system when it was grossly in there favor
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You're joking, right? When was the system in the Irish favor, or the Italians, or the Greeks, or the Polish, or any other European immigrant's favor? People didnt get handouts when they decided to emmigrate here so they worked for it, as many Black families do today, and its those black families that are embarassed at what the 'black culture' has turned into in the media and unfortunately in everyday life. Go pick up COME ON PEOPLE by Bill Cosby and actually read it. He is a proud Black man and if he did take any of the 'advantages' that you talk about, he actually used them to build himself up, rather than as a crutch to lean on his entire life and cripple himself.
If someone needs a helping hand when they've fallen on bad times, Im all for it, but dont turn it into a lifestyle or a 'cultural norm'. If you say you need it to level the playing field, what does that say about your own skills, intelligence, and work ethic?
To be equal you must demand to be treated as an equal, and NO DIFFERENT than anyone else.
who ever defended tru on this site is an asshat period!
..."The merit detective was always under the influence when assigned to area 2. came in numerous times hbd at the end of the shift and was placed on mission team with clout sunday and monday off. Never,never made an arrest or processed a station job, but complained when not allowed to work the desk."...
This is an out and out lie. Whoever wrote this crap needs some help. Then again there is no help for a miserable prick. By the way, she wasn't merit.
"Never,never made an arrest or processed a station job, but complained when not allowed to work the desk."
This is not true. She handled her station assignments just like everybody else. And if I remember correctly back then, nobody wanted to work the desk. They had to sign up for a day or two a month. This is pretty petty looking back over 4 years to slam someone.
retired a/2
u says potato, i says huh? said...
ROOSEVELT is pronounced ROOSEVELT, like the road that runs through the ghetto heartland of this great city.
Got your back, dog!
2/04/2008 08:50:00 AM
anonymous said...
O SOOOO OBVIOUSLY A NORTHSIDER, EAT SHIT AND DIE1 You know as much about police work as the barista that serves you. I bet you think your the real police.
2/04/2008 06:33:00 PM
Lighten up Francis, time to think about adjusting your meds again. Here's won four u: What do off-topic, idiotic comments about how u done suppose to pronounce roosevelt road have to do with police work and/or being the "real" police? Nothing.
Me thinks Lt. Richie Scotchbreath half done found a new drinkin' partna in yoose, welcome too the club, yule be gettin' an invite soon, check the C/O book to-nite...What is a barista? If it's a nut scratcher, then i needs u too be my "barista" an serves me right quick like, cause i gots an icheee downs thar...
Anyways, good job SCC, Mt. Greenwood rules, Semper Fidelis!
When J-Fed see this grossly overwieght commander, who looks 5 times heavier when he stands next to his skinny shakey driver, J-Fed will launch him. J-Fed is big on appearance, this 350 pound guy with food stains on his white exempt shirt and chomping on his smelly cigar will get him launched so far that J-Fed may just use a runway at the airport to do it with.
2/04/2008 08:20:00 PM
Sorry he will be promoted he is connected big time!
2/04/2008 10:55:00 PM
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As fat as they may appear...thta commnad staff has done more policing then Fbi boy has ever and will ever do! Fbi boy has never made an arrest in Chicago, has not impounded a car in Chicago, has not searched a home during a warrant raid in Chicago...and so on. Its sad when a PPO knows more policing then our super.!
The Dept. Issue flashlights work fine. Like any piece of equip., you have to MAINTAIN it. Which means you have to replace the batteries every 3 to 4 years, and you should charge the light up once a week, more if you work mids and actually use the damn thing.
I would also recommend carrying a small backup light. There are several good models out there.
Look at this ass clown from tru, They actually think they have alot of time on the job! unbelievable, at least wait to get your double french fry and working day furlo before you talk shit.
STFU, 8 years is a good amount of time on this job, so stick your nonsense in your ass.
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Anonymous said...
Wanna improve morale JP? STOP taking CARE of the BROWN/LOUGHRANS....You got one jag as a Sgt in IAD who is the daddy in law of the new Lt. in 06 and his daughter is at HDQTRS M-F on days! Also, she is also up for promotion to Sgt. Come on now, WHEN DOES THIS STOP!
2/04/2008 06:43:00 PM
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Hey Stroke! Of all the things that are going on this Dept all you can worry about is a Lt and a Det? What's wrong with you? Are you mad you never got picked for a tact team or you never studied for a promotional test? Worry about our deferred comp, loss of benefits, lawsuits, or pay? Do your self a favor and get a hobby
because you have too much
time to worry about what the Browns/Loughrans have.
How about a paid hour a week dedicated to range time. Kind of silly that I work in an area and don't even know when or if I can practice my shooting.
Tell us, what commection does the big fat slob who is Commander of the Airports have to J-Fed? Do they work out at the same health club? (I doubt it) Do they both like cats? Inquiring minds want to know.
Anonymous said...
Blue De Ville said...
The airports are in need of a major personnel overhaul.
Yea, get rid of the clout baby 6 year wonder boy on days, (DR). This guy has done nothing but play softball his entire life. Now he decides to get a job at age 34, and get to ORD at 40. Launch the bum to the west side....
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