Happy Sinkhole de Mayo!
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St. Jude went quite well have to say. I was impressed. Thank you.
Hey SCC,
check out the video on msn from the nbc today show about the coyote that tried to snatch a toddler from a sandbox. Coyotes compared to cougars are pussies, like exempts are to p/os, can you imagine if we let that cougar do that to a child here? people may hate us, oh yeah a lot do, just fyi.
I wish the Mayor would fall into a sink hole!
Off topic:
I have tears streaming down my face as i type this message. I followed the link to the officers down page and read some of the reflections left on our fallen officers. I'm so incredibly touched by some of the comments and kept putting myself in that position and how my family would feel if something were to happen to me.
Sometimes i lose sight of how dangerous our job really is and how any tour could be our last. How hard that must be for our loved ones to deal with.
I will go to bed tonight and do something i've been really neglecting lately and that is pray. I will pray that god helps ease your pain as i know it will probablly never totally go away.
I've got to start realizing that life is fragile and can be cut short at any time. Family and friends are where its at.
Please be safe out there and watch out for your partners... both their physical and mental well being.
Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
Lately i've kind of lost my way. I joined the CPD b/c i really wanted to help people. I know everyone says that, but i trully believe i'm a good person, with a good heart and mean well and really want to do good with my life.
After some years on the job now, i find myself kind of lost. This job isn't what i thought it'd be. Most of the people out there hate us and give you the death stare as you drive down their block. You get the feeling they would love to kill you if they could. They call you for some help and then when you do they sue you for everything you've got. You try to lock up these jag offs but they're right back on the street the next day doing the same shit. Pulled up a guys rap sheet the other day who had 85 arrests on it, including some serious felonies. WTF is he doing out in society.
I've come to think that it's really a lost cause. As much as i try to help or do good it seems like i'm kind of wasting my time. Like i'm just going through the motions. Also most of these people seem like they don't want to improve their lives or situations. They are content not working a day in their lives and getting minimal but constant money from the government giving them no incentive to go out and better themselves.
That being said, i love my coworkers and have to say that they are the ONLY reason i like going to work anymore. They are the best group of people i could have ever been blessed to be around. We have a lot of fun.
So is this a normal feeling that most get? And then what do you do, just deal with it for the next 15 years? B/c i know there's got to be a lot of you out there that have the same feelings. I feel that just "going through the motions" till i retire will kind of be like wasting my life and precious years that could have been spent elsewhere.
My life right now just seems like it's passing me by. Seems like i'm not really alive and living, and accomplishing anything.
I always assumed that god had a plan for me and that i wouldn't be in the position i'm in now. I'm going out getting drunk way too often and just feel like i've kind of become worthless. Please don't get the wrong idea, as i'm not suicidal at all. But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
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Ya know, I too am getting tired of the TRU comments, but should half of them be true, this just shows that there is no competent supervision in that unit; and if that is the case, the sgt's and lt's assigned there need to be moved. 6 cars on 1 1/2 hour lunches? Come on now. We all get away with something and take our licks when caught, but why attract that much attention to yourself?
5/04/2008 08:47:00 PM
seriously, they came out with a list of close to 100 guys to be dumped and didn't say when/where - if I get caught eating lunch for 8.5 hours what the hell are they going to do, dump me again?
those being dumped assigned to tru have to make a "wish list" of districts in area 1 or 2 (minus 21 and 22) with the addition of 11 and 15. with gas prices right now, a weekly commute to a/2 would cost me roughly 75 bucks. I'm eating lunch for however long I want.
teams split - partners split. screw that
can you tell i'm a little bitter
Wow, she really shows up every where in the city.
Wonder if Ellen Degeneres has a strong fan base on the Olympic committee - either way, the Mayor should've gotten her name right. Imagine how he'll screw up foreign names.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
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I understand how you feel, and I can sympathize with your problem. I think that anyone who spends a significant amount of time in patrol will experience what you are talking about. There are a couple of pieces of advice I will give to you, after 23 years, some in patrol, some not. Please try to remember that everyone out there does not hate us. Even in the worst areas of this city there are people who appreciate what you do. Englewood, Pullman, the west side, up north, it does not matter. There are working people everywhere who could not live even the meager lives that they do without the protection that you provide. They just don't say so. And we only get to hear from those who think that they can serve an agenda of their own. Second, what you do also matters to your co-workers. Look around at roll call-those are the people, besides your family who matter. Be there for them when they need you, as they will be there for you. There are good bosses who know what you bring to the table and if they have half a brain, they let you know. If they don't the guy in the mirror knows. If the times that we are in are causing you to hit the juice more than makes you comfortable, talk to someone. There is no future in that from either a personal or professional standpoint. I have been there, and there is no shame in asking for help.
Take care of yourself, and when I see you on the street, I've got your back.
To 5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM:
Hey idiot, our families are there to support us and to honor those that have fallen as well. I believe that the kids march with the parents because they are learning what it means to honor fallen heroes. I am sure those parents tell their kids what the parade is about. You honor the fallen your way, other people will honor them their way. Get over yourself.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
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Guy what in the world is wrong with you? You have some serious, serious issue! Who cares if people let their kids march with them? Their kids are proud of them and love mommy or daddy.
I don't even have kids! But dude, you have fucking issues. I hope you regret making this comment.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.[...]
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You sound like you haven't been on too long.
I do believe that everyone of us came on for a secure job, and to assist people. That's all fine and well, except people only want us have their backs. This means intervening in their favor even though they are in the wrong.
Once you realize that the public by and far hates us, the police, then the job becomes much easier. It's not you they hate, it's the uniform and what it represents.
What has worked for me is respecting people and being professional. Let the person you are dealing with dictate your actions. This doesn't mean you have to take shit from them. Just be willing to do what you have to as they escalate the encounter. Don't be worried about CR #s. If you have to put your hands on someone,
do it.
Lock them up and write good paper.
Cr #s are part of the job.
I found that this approach makes my job easier. Isn't that what we all want?
Stay Safe all.
Anonymous said...
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
Fuck you jr.
You pompous asshat!
A supervisor can't tell us shit about this march. It is for the fallen officers that have given more to this department and city then any boss or elected official.
You are the only idiot, moron!
Please stay home next year!
St. Jude went quite well have to say. I was impressed. Thank you.
Whats with all the assholes who think it's a good idea to turn on their lights and sirens to get through traffic, traffic that is 95% police officers and their families? What the fuck makes you guys better than us, we are on our way to the same place. Fucking idiots. What an embarrasment watching everyone drive like assholes on the expressway heading to the march.
So is this a normal feeling that most get? And then what do you do, just deal with it for the next 15 years? B/c i know there's got to be a lot of you out there that have the same feelings. I feel that just "going through the motions" till i retire will kind of be like wasting my life and precious years that could have been spent elsewhere.
My life right now just seems like it's passing me by. Seems like i'm not really alive and living, and accomplishing anything.
I always assumed that god had a plan for me and that i wouldn't be in the position i'm in now. I'm going out getting drunk way too often and just feel like i've kind of become worthless. Please don't get the wrong idea, as i'm not suicidal at all. But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
I would suggest you enrich your off duty life. If you are not married, find someone to love and love you. Have children because they can change the way you see life. To watch them grow, see the things they do is very fulfilling. We ARE fighting a losing battle. You cant save everyone! Especially the ones who don't care. Our system sucks, maybe there is a better system in the country. Try that one.
2:38 AM
People are the biggest assholes that ever lived. That's why they need the Police. Cheer up!
You are not like the pussheads that you complain of and be glad of it! Learn to laugh, cuz if you don't, you're gonna cry. Realize that you shovel shit against the tide and learn to enjoy it.
For your well earned rewards you have your self respect, the respect of your peers, the thanks and respect of the honest and decent members of society, a job with decent pay and benefits that provides more well needed comic relief than any other, and, if you are the REAL POLICE, a life of adventure. When it's all over, you can look forward to a very enjoyable retirement, away from any of the assholes. The assholes don't have any of these things, which is why they act up.
Just ask yourself "Would I rather do this, or dig ditches in the hot sun, or sit in a boring cubicle all day going nuts wishing I could be a Cop & have fun on my job?"
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...I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots.
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Please look in the mirror and you will see one of the biggest morons on this job.
Hey SCC:
Maybe you can put together a group of people that provide realiable information and highlight their posts. Keep their personal information confidential.
I work in a district and never hear anything that goes on in the department and read this site to find out. However, people now joke how they go on here and make up the wildest shit.
This site was better when more of the information was realiable.
To the Lost P.O.
We do a thankless job most of the time. There are many that do appreciate what we do though.
If you ever get the chance attend a seminar that is put on by Kevin M. Gilmartin, Ph.D. He is a retired P.O. from Arizona and has a consulting firm that specializes in behavioral science.
He authored a book, Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement. Get a copy of this book. It is an easy read and full of insite. It will explain alot of what you are going through.
You can also check with someone from Peer Support or EAP.
Keep you head up there are still plenty of peole that love us.
Be safe...
But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
Nice bait...I mean hook.. I mean topic. This is exactly why you have to have other options, hobbies or interests. We all feel that same way or felt the sameway in our careers. Take up camping (rv-ing), hiking, biking, culinary arts, or something you think you might enjoy. Just take or definately MAKE time to take a break from the crap. These sub-humans don't care how you feel. They have been there from the get go, they'll be there after you're gone. This job is NOT YOUR LIFE. This is just a job path you chose. It's a good paying job and where else can you go to get paid to see what we see? Time to take a break...enjoy your friends and family.
"Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help."
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You might want to consider bidding into a different district. The Northside Districts may be slower but the people there, except Roscoe Village, seem to appreciate your presents and help.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
Welcome to the real world. That's why we have so much camaraderie on the job. The police are and our families are all that counts.
Go easy on the booze and stay safe.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
I have 22 years on and in the KMA club. After reading your heartfelt post I have been there, but i will not now or ever let anyone take my happiness! Yes this job is for shit thanks to the mayor and jody and the merit no balls exempts! The world is going by fast! This job though provided my 2 girls with a college education 1 at Notre Dame! I am all about family no i quit drinking when I was 21, and never went back! Hobbies? Cars, and weightlifting which jelps relieve any stress caused by this job! They are a lot of great officers to talk both male and female, and contrary to me "salty" many of the new college educated officers are doing a great job with the stress we have! Hang in there and talk to other coppers most are receptive to talk. The job will always be here and friends on this job help a lot! The drinking if you need help there is help! Depression if that is where you are sinking (And from your post I believe that is where your at)! Far to many officers have let this job destroy them, don't let it< Chose to be happy no matter the odds never let anyone steal your happiness! Life goes on and you will also! Good luck God bless!
To: Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
I know exactly what you mean and exactly how you feel. I have 25 years on this job and have always felt like I am not living my life. I have lived my life around this department, not around me and not around my family. I believed in always being able to say that at least I did the right thing, at least I earned whatever I got. But in the end, where did that get me?
Even though I still get up and go to work, I don't want to. I still obey the rules and regulations of the department, but I still get frustrated watching others get away w/o having to do the same, and get rewarded for it.
I still obey the law and try to arrest the bad guy for not obeying the law, but I have lost my sense of caring about what the bad guy can do to the citizen, because I now only care about what the bad guy can do to me.
When I watch the most stupid and treachorous officers rise through the ranks for no other reason other than playing the game of who knows who, it makes me believe what difference does it make that I did the right thing for 25 years? It makes me feel that I did this job all wrong, that I should have been selling myself and lying to and schmoozing with bosses that I despise, just to make rank and make that high salary. I should have sold my soul and character and just went along with the crowd, and lied to myself and others about how I attained it.
My short sweet advice to you is to get out of here while you can. If there is something else that you always wanted to do, go now before your life passes you by and you become bitter and hateful and regret spending your life on this job, like me.
officer that is lost: get some help asap. those problems your having can be serious. there are units that can help you. use them!!!
I totally agree that if families, including children should be on the sidelines. Not in our ranks. I seen one idiot marching with his kid on his shoulders. Very embarrassing. In addition, Our St. Jude March should be back on Michigan Ave. where we can shut down the streets for an hour or so to honor our Fallen Officers. They deserve the city to be shut down for them. Oh! Maybe we should just call it a Immigration march, and the city will shut down automatically. Sorry! My bad. God Bless all of or Highly respected Fallen Officers. Thank you and your family for your "Ultimate Sacrafice".
Two comments
To 2:38 am
You are definately not alone i came to do some good as well,feeling that my purpose was to help people out,but alas this is what it is.Don't get down on it because it's not our fault.It's just not worth your well being to go out of your way to only have it rammed up your ass.Enjoy your co-workers,have a few laughs,and take a lot of vacations.Least we tried to make a life out of this so lets enjoy it on the city dime.
To 8:03 am
Some of us are single parents jag and the only way we can march is to bring our little ones with.Sorry we don't come from a family of trolls as you do and are actually proud to be seen with them.Maybe we just like having our kids enjoying the same experiance we do as for one day we may not be around anymore to enjoy it with them.I remember being a kid and thinking wow that would be cool to be in that parade so now that i have the chance why not allow my child to enjoy it.So next year just to piss you off even more i'm gonna bring all 13 of my kids to march.
I just wanted to thank the 2 officers who responded to my mothers 911 Sat night around 10;45in the 22nd district in M.G.Thank you for treating an elderely woman with patience,kindness,and respect.God Bless You and be safe.Signed,An appreciative{soon to be retired]City Worker.
to 0238
you are right i had that feeling years ago but i've come to the conclusion that my priorities in life start at home with my wife and children, as well as other goals i'm hoping to achieve. if you are single keep in mind we have a pretty good vacation deal, there are many great places to visit in this world.
as far as the job goes help those that want the help and respect what you do, everyone else do what you have to do and forget about them!
hope this helps a little
FP
i talked to brian murphy the other day and got the inside scoop. i learned so much and was so excited that i could hardly wait for the weekend to pass and for monday to arrive! first thing this morning, i went to city hall. i forced my way into the mayor's 5th floor office using brute force during which i had to kick sam roti in the balls (i wish). then i told a very surprised mayor daley to fuck off and go straight to hell! having accomplished my mission, i went to turn on my heels and step over sam as he writhed in pain on the floor, but completely to my surprise, the mayor grabbed for my hand and shook it vigorously while excitedly congratulating me for having the balls to tell him off! He then immediately swore me in as an assistant deputy superintendent on the spot in front of fran spielamn. all will be told in tomorrow's scum-times! I was flabbergasted! wow, if brian murphy had only told me years ago what i needed to do to get promoted on the job, i would have done it 25 years ago. oh wait, he couldn't have told me 25 years ago because he was in fucking toddler pants 25 years ago. brian murphy has exactly ten fucking minutes on the job, although he's the boy wonder lieutenant promoted at mach speed and now returning as an assistant deputy superintendent of what(?)after supposedly telling the mayor to go fuck himself. yeah, right.
now, if any of you goofs really believe brian murphy told off the mayor and the mayor rewarded him by sending him back to the department as an assistant deputy superintendent, you are dumber than pond scum. brian murphy is nothing more than a pompous, arrogant, back stabbing, political hack, piece of dirt, and yes, i worked for him. he's a jagoff. don't believe he is some kind of hero, because he isn't. if he really had the balls all the kiss asses say he does, the mayor would make sure he couldn't even get a job on the back end of a city garbage truck.
but just in case his actions are true, tomorrow i am going to the north side to see blago, he's never in springfield, and slap him around a little bit so i can be the lieutenant governor. then, when he gets indicted, i'll be the governor! thanks for the career advice brian. you are a wonder. a true wonder.
Lol, it never gets old.
I love it.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
You Sir are an asshole, how dare you.
To the 5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM guy
That sounds like classic depression to me. There are A LOT of people out there who feel the exact same way in their jobs. Yes, being a cop is stressful and is not for everyone. The bad stuff you're pointing out is just reality now. I wish I could say something to make you feel better. I guess you can try and make a difference every time you go out there. Say something positive to somebody and don't expect anything in return. Most people are never thanked for their good work. I hope you feel better - and you may want to find someone to talk to on the side, especially if it gets worse. I think cops are prone to depression and alcoholism.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
wow were you not hugged enough as a child? my daughter has marched with me for 10yrs and she truly understands what a honor it is. she dresses properly, her hair is neat and trimmed and she shows total respect to those around her. can you say the same for all the officers at the parade? the ones with hair to their asses or braids or not shaving?
i am very close to two gold star families, and i have asked them if it bothers them and both agree they would love to be able to march with their fathers.
sorry you don't like the kids but attitudes like yours is what hurts the department, so how about you have a nice cup of shut the fuck up!!!
Ya know, I too am getting tired of the TRU comments, but should half of them be true, this just shows that there is no competent supervision in that unit; and if that is the case, the sgt's and lt's assigned there need to be moved. 6 cars on 1 1/2 hour lunches? Come on now. We all get away with something and take our licks when caught, but why attract that much attention to yourself?
5/04/2008 08:47:00 PM
Just like tact teams and midnight gang teams. If you had any sense of team concept maybe you'd be in one. Until then just keep complaining about your brothers in blue. Go to the restaurants and ask them why. I'd like to pose a question towards you:when you went throught the academy you took a 1/2 lunch right? You hard charger you. Go back to being a hallway monitor.
to 5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM:
you have a good heart. but unfortunately, you are right - the death stares, the nonsense that people fight over and expect you to come and clean up their mess - it all adds a toll onto your mind and body. you can only control what you do. so if ray ray or pookie or Adam or Sally doesn't work - you can't control it. sure, you can be annoyed that your tax dollars go to "helping" them be a lazy piece of shit. but nothing you can do about it. let it go.
and if you think the booze is getting to be too much - don't hestitate to see a counselor at EAP (now located in the old st michael's house at adams/paulina). go and see kathleen there. she's great. you may find that as long as you have a "release" to vent some of these things, your outlook will improve.
Anonymous said...
Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
Lately i've kind of lost my way. I joined the CPD b/c i really wanted to help people. I know everyone says that, but i trully believe i'm a good person, with a good heart and mean well and really want to do good with my life.
In response, all the shit you get on this job, there are still a few things that make you feel good inside. No matter what the fine citizens think of you, you do make a difference. We all have more bad days then good. But I do it for the satisfaction I get. For the assholes that hate us, tough shit. One day they will be in shit and be happy when you show up. We do our job because we want to, not what people think of us. For every 50 things that piss me off on this job, there is still the occasional thing that makes me feel good inside. We are a necessary evil. Do this job for what you feel inside and not what people think of you or treat you. 20 years and counting. But I still have days where I feel I made some kind of difference.
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM-said:
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department
You are the embarassment you stroke. St. Jude's is about honoring our fallen brothers and sisters in our own way, not all pomp and circumstance for anybody but ourselves. If a copper wants to brings his kids with him/her, God bless 'em. Family is the most important thing in life and if bringing a kid to the parade and letting him march along side his mom or dad brings some joy to the kid that is a fine thing. Let me ask you this asshat, you have any kids? If so when was the last time you did anything nice for them? You are an asshat of an asshat. You are by and far the king of the asshats! You know squat about this job or having a healthy family. If you don't like seeing the kids at St. Jude's, next year stay the fuck home! We don't need you there.
Anonymous said...
Two comments
To 2:38 am
You are definately not alone i came to do some good as well,feeling that my purpose was to help people out,but alas this is what it is.Don't get down on it because it's not our fault.It's just not worth your well being to go out of your way to only have it rammed up your ass.Enjoy your co-workers,have a few laughs,and take a lot of vacations.Least we tried to make a life out of this so lets enjoy it on the city dime.
To 8:03 am
Some of us are single parents jag and the only way we can march is to bring our little ones with.Sorry we don't come from a family of trolls as you do and are actually proud to be seen with them.Maybe we just like having our kids enjoying the same experiance we do as for one day we may not be around anymore to enjoy it with them.I remember being a kid and thinking wow that would be cool to be in that parade so now that i have the chance why not allow my child to enjoy it.So next year just to piss you off even more i'm gonna bring all 13 of my kids to march.
5/05/2008 12:52:00 PM
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Stacy? That you? Single Again? What about Bob?
Corbras shooting at IG's today. Lady says, "why can't the police stop this?" Told her to write J-Fraud and the Mayor. Got a wife, kids and mortgage. Can't afford to die for this city or go to jail. She said, "I thought Daley brought him here to fight crime." Said no, he's here to F with the police. Some of the public are catching on.
I think the kids and other family members should be on the sidelines. You have to draw the line. What next you'll see people walking their dogs in the march or pulling a wagon with 2 kids and a bunch of toys.
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How bad is morale when we are fighting with our own chaplain. (I do believe Nagle is 100% wrong)but it shows how f!@#ed up things are. On another topic God bless Bella just got my fop news letter. About time we see someone understands whats going on.SCC thank you.
after reading these posts ,it is apparent these retard punks need to get the crap kicked of them ..you can tell these asswipes were not in the military
this department is becoming a bunch of pussies
But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
It can always be worse. You could have a far different job BUT with the same feelings.....and be laid off and not have a job at all.
OK. Listen up!!! Is that a PLEDGE PIN on your lapel?
1st> Maybe this JOB as a L.E.O. is NOT for You.. Just Maybe. I am not heartless but you either; have the mindset or not for this job. You CAN NOT be thin skinned. What are they teaching in the academy?
I know the JOB is changing as we are moving more towards social workers (aghh), but we took this job knowing what it involved.
Make it work for you or get out while you can before you have too much time on the job and are stuck. That will eat at you from the inside out.
Oh, I have 22yrs on the job and still love it. I have been been "thrown under the bus" but bounced back and still having fun.
Maybe you should see a "shrink" (not a CPD one, but a real professional, it's covered by insurance (I think)
GOOD LUCK.
TO: Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
I felt the same way for awhile. Not everyone hates us. You will be appreciated by many people you help, and hopefully, they will let you know just what you did for them, just don't expect it everyday. We in blue are the backbone of this department. We have to be because most of the bosses are spineless. Always be able to look at yourself in the mirror. Do what's right because you are the police and you'll not go wrong. Remember you can't save the world. Best advice I can give is find a good partner. Even on the crappiest days, we have a good time. I have been on this job 21 years, and it has actually flown by. But still, looking forward to retirement.
As to St. Jude, I refused to look left and acknowledge the command staff. And to the idiot who posted the negative comment about the kids at the parade, shame on you. Many of us are single parents or both parents are on the job. It's about respect to our fallen. It's not about you.
To the new guy. I really think you seek professional help. I've known several p.o.'s on this job that heve taken their lives. Whether it was the job or some personal reason the common factor was they were all the police. You are relatively new still and if this job has already affected you, can you imagine in a couple of more years. Remember its only a job, family and friends #1.
The widows and children are without the ones that we came to honor.
No need to see their loss even more.
Sharp uniforms,cadence,professionalism and organization in numbers.
It's not a fuckin circus. What about next year ? Pets,gardners and housekeepers?
Whats with all the assholes who think it's a good idea to turn on their lights and sirens to get through traffic, traffic that is 95% police officers and their families? What the fuck makes you guys better than us, we are on our way to the same place. Fucking idiots. What an embarrasment watching everyone drive like assholes on the expressway heading to the march.
5/05/2008 10:03:00 AM
That is literally every morning on the Kennedy. I've been told it is the Gangs Intel guys racing each other in...I hope that's not the case. Massive abuse of those City cars/gas.
I wonder how Richie Scotchbreath is celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
5/05/2008 07:34:00 PM
By using the term L.E.O., you proved you aren't CPD! We are coppers, NOT L.E.O.'s!!!!!!
Please use some descretion which was given to you when you took the oath of office as a sworn officer in Chicago.....When you stop a senior citizen for something other than a stolen vehicle....write a blue TSS card and send them on their way. DONT'T WRITE PEOPLE IN THEIR EIGHTIES A CITATION ,IT IS EMBARRASSING TO HEAR AND BETTER YET.... HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PARENT OR GRANDPARENT WRITTEN A CITATION????? THAT'S OUTRIGHT BULLSHIT!!!! IN MY 20 years...I NEVER WROTE A TICKET TO A SENIOR PLEASE LEARN SOME PROTOCAL!!!
.......I guess I'm looking for some help. Dear Officer, This is a hard job but don't let it be your only job in life. The pay is great and the rewards can be great if you don't let it take over. It's just a job. Begin to plan your "OTHER" life. What will you do upon retirement? It come's up sooner than you think. Police are normally extremely smart and can do whatever it is that they have in mind. The city won't promote you? Promote yourself. OK, not so much like the "Fake Sgt" but into whatever career you have always longed for. I know a lot of cops that have taken their pensions and moved on, doing seemingly ridiculous things for cops to be doing. Like flower and antique shops. Counseling, landscaping, window decor. Whatever. This is just a job like any other. Take it as such. Your co-workers,friends and family love you and that's good enough. Believe me, in the end all you are going to care about are your friends and family. Everything else, including this job and the city, are bullshit. Of course I'll always love Chicago, regardless of which gangster is running it at any particular moment. Remember the only thing saving honest citizens from those gangsters is you!!!!!!!!!
I agree that children should be on the sidelines observing the parade. They can wave on their parent, but I don't believe they should march. We are a semi-military organization and with that said, our parade (especialy to honor our fallen) should be FORMAL. When children are marching it takes the formality away, instantly. I have two children and have had them observe on the sidelines with a babysitter. That is the least I can do for my fallen brothers.
To 5/05/2008 12:17:00 PM,
There is nothing to be added. You are 100% correct. That is the way this department is and the way it will be long after you and I are gone. Submit to the will of Richie, buy a home where you want to retire and spend as much time there as you can. This is just a job, and you choices in life careerwise just didn't work out. Get out when you can and do something worthwile with your life while you still have one. And don't even think about suicide becuase that would be surrendering to the assholes who run this department. You wouldn't give some shithead in the street the satisfaction, so don't give the shitheads who run the department the satisfaction.
Fuck J-fed.
14 year guy
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
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True colors shine through.
St Jude is about the fallen and how the families suffer from their loss. To lash out at an officer who is there to honor the fallen with his family is not a crime. Why don't you attack those who never show up and do nothing but complain.
I never brought my kids to the march but I respect anyone who wants to bring theirs.
Let those officers enjoy their families while they can. Maybe one-day one of those children will be at the viewing stand mourning their loss and only have the memory of marching with "Mommy or Daddy" at St Jude’s.
Get off your pedestal and try to re-direct you anger somewhere that makes sense.
Stay Thirsty My Friends!!!
To the guy in a funk. Try coaching (any sport) or just watching some little league- gosh its funny. Remember we do make a difference, everyone does. What we do matters and there are people who are better off because you decided to become the Police. Be proud of who you are and what YOU do. If the sauce is becoming too frequent and you are down reach out to peer support or one of the other resources. Find a positive on each tour and go home safe.
St Jude was nice, as long as everyone marching is respectful let it be, life is too short.
""Until then just keep complaining about your brothers in blue. Go to the restaurants and ask them why. I'd like to pose a question towards you:when you went throught the academy you took a 1/2 lunch right? You hard charger you. Go back to being a hallway monitor.""
5/05/2008 03:37:00 PM
Ok, and you'll be the first one to tell everyone how you got F**&ked cause you were having a little lunch with 12 other coppers and got caught.
No one really likes the inspectors, but it is attitudes like yours that will keep them in business forever. How about doing what you were hired
to do; and stop whining?
I totally agree that if families, including children should be on the sidelines. Not in our ranks. I seen one idiot marching with his kid on his shoulders. Very embarrassing. In addition, Our St. Jude March should be back on Michigan Ave. where we can shut down the streets for an hour or so to honor our Fallen Officers. They deserve the city to be shut down for them. Oh! Maybe we should just call it a Immigration march, and the city will shut down automatically. Sorry! My bad. God Bless all of or Highly respected Fallen Officers. Thank you and your family for your "Ultimate Sacrafice".
5/05/2008 12:40:00 PM
Your the same nitwit that claims St. Judes "our day". It's not about us, it's about Jimmy O'Connor, Danial Dalfin (Spell) Knight, Blue, Gordan.... You sir need to attend the National Police Officers memorial in D.C. It's not about "shutting down" a street. It's keeping the murdered officers in your thoughts.
to 05-05 0238Hrs....Call EAP talk to someone other than the blank computer screen...get some help before it's too late....it is not a sign of weakness
My kids went to school with an Officer who was killed on the job, their great aunt's father was killed on the job this is their way to show their support for us as CPD and maybe a way for them to deal with it too....guess I should leave them at home or on the corner slinging bags....jagoff
So is this a normal feeling that most get? And then what do you do, just deal with it for the next 15 years? B/c i know there's got to be a lot of you out there that have the same feelings. I feel that just "going through the motions" till i retire will kind of be like wasting my life and precious years that could have been spent elsewhere.
My life right now just seems like it's passing me by. Seems like i'm not really alive and living, and accomplishing anything.
I always assumed that god had a plan for me and that i wouldn't be in the position i'm in now. I'm going out getting drunk way too often and just feel like i've kind of become worthless. Please don't get the wrong idea, as i'm not suicidal at all. But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
Go work the west end of 008, 022, or 016 you will be appreciated there. The ghetto does not like, or want the police around.
"You have to draw the line. What next you'll see people walking their dogs in the march"
You must have missed the Mauer wanna be in the the Twentyfifth District.
to the Asshat who doesn't want kids marching in St. Jude's GFY! What difference does it make to you. As long as the children are walking respectfully and well behaved I think it's wonderful and heartwarming. Police families sacrifice also. Maybe, when you can't make a family function or whatever your child can think back to marching with you and take some solace and understand what you do and why.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM "I'm going out getting drunk way too often"
Hey buddy, I've been there, too. I thought I drank too much because the job and the world had gone to shit, but I discovered that the job and the world had gone to shit BECAUSE I drank too much. One day I thought, Sh*t, I have no idea what to do about most of my problems, but maybe there is something I can do about my drinking problem. To my amazement, once I stopped drinking, the world became a better place and I began to enjoy my kids, my friends, and even this job again. I haven't had a drink in 16 years but I don't do it alone. I had help and I still go to meetings on a regular basis. There is so much help available- all I had to do was ask for it.
Best of luck to you. You will be in my prayers.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
1. Guess you don't have kids
2. My kids marched with me and I try to teach them why I do
3. The families we honor, are that, families!
4. I wish those police officers on the wall could have marched with their children
5. Your there to honor our fallen NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT SOME KIDS!
Forget all the bullshit, what about our pension fund? J-feds mass promotions will cost our pension big. All it takes is best 48 months which is 100% from the time you are promoted from your low civil service rank to exempt rank. We need a gold braid rule like the firemen, no I take that back, we need a union like the firemen.
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Prophet Muhammand said...
I wish the Mayor would fall into a sink hole!
5/05/2008 01:14:00 AM
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Wow, posting the name of the prophete muhammand and his picture. I have a funny feeling Osama Bin Laden will be looking for you!
Anonymous said...
Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
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The suburbs are hiring.
SCC,
Post Greg Bella's report from the current Newsletter. He really hits the nail on the head as to what is wrong with this department!
http://www.chicagofop.org/
Newsletter/2008/052008news.pdf
You can't have it both ways. You say you want the job to be "uniform". Haircuts should be uniform, the honor of wearing a uniform upon graduation from the police academy should be uniform, marching in formation by the troops should be uniform. I'm sorry, I know you've got nice kids. Uniform is uniform.
I still obey the law and try to arrest the bad guy for not obeying the law, but I have lost my sense of caring about what the bad guy can do to the citizen, because I now only care about what the bad guy can do to me.
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Took me about a year on the job to feel this way.
Dont quite know how to start this, but i guess i'm looking for some help.
Lately i've kind of lost my way. I joined the CPD b/c i really wanted to help people. I know everyone says that, but i trully believe i'm a good person, with a good heart and mean well and really want to do good with my life.
After some years on the job now, i find myself kind of lost. This job isn't what i thought it'd be. Most of the people out there hate us and give you the death stare as you drive down their block. You get the feeling they would love to kill you if they could. They call you for some help and then when you do they sue you for everything you've got. You try to lock up these jag offs but they're right back on the street the next day doing the same shit. Pulled up a guys rap sheet the other day who had 85 arrests on it, including some serious felonies. WTF is he doing out in society.
I've come to think that it's really a lost cause. As much as i try to help or do good it seems like i'm kind of wasting my time. Like i'm just going through the motions. Also most of these people seem like they don't want to improve their lives or situations. They are content not working a day in their lives and getting minimal but constant money from the government giving them no incentive to go out and better themselves.
That being said, i love my coworkers and have to say that they are the ONLY reason i like going to work anymore. They are the best group of people i could have ever been blessed to be around. We have a lot of fun.
So is this a normal feeling that most get? And then what do you do, just deal with it for the next 15 years? B/c i know there's got to be a lot of you out there that have the same feelings. I feel that just "going through the motions" till i retire will kind of be like wasting my life and precious years that could have been spent elsewhere.
My life right now just seems like it's passing me by. Seems like i'm not really alive and living, and accomplishing anything.
I always assumed that god had a plan for me and that i wouldn't be in the position i'm in now. I'm going out getting drunk way too often and just feel like i've kind of become worthless. Please don't get the wrong idea, as i'm not suicidal at all. But i'm just a relatively young P.O. that has kind of lost his way and looking for some advice from guys/gals that have been there.
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Limit your drinking or stop.
I came on with that same mentality. Over time I fiqure people can only help themselves. You only assist people in our courts. The people who give you death stares have a shit life, so fuck what they think. Kid, this is not the movies.
i think the sinkhole would make a nice flower planter.
seriously, they came out with a list of close to 100 guys to be dumped and didn't say when/where - if I get caught eating lunch for 8.5 hours what the hell are they going to do, dump me again?
those being dumped assigned to tru have to make a "wish list" of districts in area 1 or 2 (minus 21 and 22) with the addition of 11 and 15. with gas prices right now, a weekly commute to a/2 would cost me roughly 75 bucks. I'm eating lunch for however long I want.
teams split - partners split. screw that
can you tell i'm a little bitter
5/05/2008 03:22:00 AM
Ummm this sound familar. Oh yeah the same shit happened to SOS. Partners split and people lives flipped upside down in less than 24 hours. At least you guys have some kind of notice and a choice of where to go. The guys from SOS were working there one day, the next day gone. All thanks to Finnegan and his crew, who had been long gone. Thanks guys!!! and almost forgot...Thanks Lt. JB!!!!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
5/05/2008 08:03:00 AM
I brought my one-year-old daughter and proudly marched with her on my shoulder for the first time. I woke up early that morning got her dressed, fed and ready for a day with the family.
I was on furlo and willingly made sure I made time to show up for those gold star family members that have lost their loved ones. She was well behaved and obedient.
If any boss had a problem with that, I would have kept her out of the formation, no problem. I figured it was time to begin her exposure to the CPD on a positive note, since she'll be growing up in a police family.
I hate to break it to you superstars that think the walking we are doing is real marching or that we are "semi-military," but that is not the case. I know because I've done it, and St. Jude's and the CPD is not it.
The day CPD decides to make the department anything close to semi-military, is the day you crybabies will realize how easy you have it.
Before all you anonymous heroes start chiming in, I used to be you. I didn't respect women on the job, I thought coppers that didn't work in the ghetto chasing the pack or 143A were clueless, I couldn't understand why parents didn't curb their children the way I wanted them too, and I thought educated coppers were prima donnas.
I am now, I'd like to think, older and wiser. I have a family, a home, and knocked out the schooling.
I have met great coppers everywhere.
Anyone that knows me, knows I never hid from work or backed down from pieces of shit.
I served and am a patriot.
I grew up modestly in this city and will always call it home.
I have no whack and I kiss no ass.
You officers that think leaving your kids on the sidelines is the way to go, good for you. As long as I'm alive, I will keep my flesh and blood as close to me as possible, because if I die tomorrow, my daughter at least got to march with daddy one time, and she loved it.
I'm in Area 4, and as far as I can tell, the only copper in my formation that brought his kid.
Come tell me how much of a dumb ass and how embarrassing I am. I am on 3rd watch and will be back to work this Thursday.
If not, stay safe, and remember, your partners and fellow officers may mourn your death, but eventually you become a faint memory. Your loved ones will never forget.
LC
Please use some descretion which was given to you when you took the oath of office as a sworn officer in Chicago.....When you stop a senior citizen for something other than a stolen vehicle....write a blue TSS card and send them on their way. DONT'T WRITE PEOPLE IN THEIR EIGHTIES A CITATION ,IT IS EMBARRASSING TO HEAR AND BETTER YET.... HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PARENT OR GRANDPARENT WRITTEN A CITATION????? THAT'S OUTRIGHT BULLSHIT!!!! IN MY 20 years...I NEVER WROTE A TICKET TO A SENIOR PLEASE LEARN SOME PROTOCAL!!!
5/05/2008 08:44:00 PM
Are you kidding ? My partner and I were almost killed my an old lady that was about 85 years old. She told the investigating officer that she ,"didn't see the squad car." I read that straight from the report. Didn't see the squad car ????? Was she blind ? Maybe your family members and the young age of 80 have all of their faculties, but, most 80+ people don't and need to have their privileges taken away. Courtesy is nice to a point...what if an 80 year old person mistook the gas pedal for the brake pedal and the car lunged forward and killed or mamed your child ? Take your soapbox preaching somewhere else. You seem like a goof !
Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. I'm the "lost P.O."
I thought that maybe i was the only one who felt that way or that maybe i was just weak minded. This job really can take a toll on you when day in and day out all you deal with are people that dislike you and treat you like crap. It's really good to hear that i'm not alone.
And as for my alcohol issues, well, I think i've known for a little while now that maybe it's been getting out of hand and it's time to put the clamp down.
I think it's time for me to try to reclaim my life. Get more going for me than just this job.
I can't tell you how much i appreciate all the sincere responses and the time each of you took to write them and share a bit of your wisdom and knowledge with me. I'm hoping this is a turning point in my life.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all again. You trully are family and always there when i need you.
10th ward alderman daley cronie should read this one. he is never at his office and word has it his thumb is really really far up daley's ass and is sometimes stuck there, that's why pope is never in his office. have you driven a street in your ward. you need a tank to get through it without getting a flat tire. do something you lazy fuck. potholes suck and obviously so do you.
To The Lost P.O.:
I was in a way relieved to read your post b/c I'm going through the same thing. But I've notice it's not so much the citizen's who complicate this job... but other P.O.'s and incompetent bosses. So many officer's quickly spread bad rumors and label someone. Without realizing how much they are internally destroying someone. Hopefully someone reading this will think twice about bad mouthing a P.O. and instead work as a brother/sisterhood and help the indvidual.. remember.. ALL WE HAVE IS EACH OTHER.
to the guy that is down and out. my suggestions are if you dont have a partner get one. go to an area that you give a shit about and do things for personal satisfaction
To all those who took time to write to the lost PO....you should be proud yourselves. To the lost PO as you can see there are a lot of people who have felt the same way and have found ways to deal with it. Listen to what they are saying. Get some help, talk to someone. Contrary to popular opinion there are some very smart people on CPD who are willing to help or guide you. Take advantage of their knowledge. And God Bless You All...Stay Safe.
Gee, St Jude honors its fallen officers. It is the officer and his/her family that have made the ultimate sacrifice to the city. So what you are saying....kids should only be present at their parents funeral????? Honor your families by being present and include them. Teach them to respect the job you do. Maybe you are so bitter about children there is because you know no one will be there for you. You can count on us not to be there for you now. No one to mate with, shooting blanks or no one can stand you or your ignorant remarks? Do us all a favor and don't show up next year.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families we are there to honor. I encourage all to bring their families, I do every year. But they are spectators, not participants. We are there to honor our fallen brother and sisters, not baby sit our kids as we march in front of the viewing stand.
I expect a few officers to be total morons and do this. For every 100 police there are always a few idiots. What pisses me off is that the supervisors allow this to happen. They are a disgrace as much as the mommies and daddies marching with their kids!!!!
YOU ARE AN IDIOT. I LOVE SEEING FAMILIES SHOWING UP, AND KIDS MARCHING WITH THEIR PARENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT HAVE KIDS UNIFORMS ON...I'M GUESSING YOU HAVEN'T BEEN LAID IN AT LEAST 9YEARS..LIGHTEN UP FRANCIS..
Whats with all the assholes who think it's a good idea to turn on their lights and sirens to get through traffic, traffic that is 95% police officers and their families? What the fuck makes you guys better than us, we are on our way to the same place. Fucking idiots. What an embarrasment watching everyone drive like assholes on the expressway
WHAT'S MORE DANGEROUS: A TACT TEAM GETTING CUT FROM A DETAIL SPEEDING BACK TO THE DISTRICT, OR COPPERS TRYING TO GET TO ST. JUDE ON TIME??
Anonymous said...
I think the kids and other family members should be on the sidelines. You have to draw the line. What next you'll see people walking their dogs in the march or pulling a wagon with 2 kids and a bunch of toys.
5/05/2008 05:47:00 PM
Another looser heard from.
Whats with all the assholes who think it's a good idea to turn on their lights and sirens to get through traffic, traffic that is 95% police officers and their families? What the fuck makes you guys better than us, we are on our way to the same place. Fucking idiots. What an embarrasment watching everyone drive like assholes on the expressway heading to the march.
5/05/2008 10:03:00 AM
Must be the same stroke that doesn't like kids.
Anonymous said...
The widows and children are without the ones that we came to honor.
No need to see their loss even more.
Sharp uniforms,cadence,professionalism and organization in numbers.
It's not a fuckin circus. What about next year ? Pets,gardners and housekeepers?
5/05/2008 08:35:00 PM
Great Idea!
Anonymous said...
I agree that children should be on the sidelines observing the parade. They can wave on their parent, but I don't believe they should march. We are a semi-military organization and with that said, our parade (especialy to honor our fallen) should be FORMAL. When children are marching it takes the formality away, instantly. I have two children and have had them observe on the sidelines with a babysitter. That is the least I can do for my fallen brothers.
5/05/2008 08:45:00 PM
To you semi-military types, you should have stayed in the coast guard.
The only thing military about us is, calling attendance - roll call and vacation - furlough.
Now go look at yourselves in the mirror and shine up your crime reduction ribbon.
To the softball claiming the last two posting prove our racism, you've found us out.
As Cinco de Mayo celebrates a French military victory, you've discovered we hate the French. Of course, we've advertised that from Day One on this blog, so your powers of deduction aren't all that spectacular.
Moron
To: "IN MY 20 years...I NEVER WROTE A TICKET TO A SENIOR PLEASE LEARN SOME PROTOCAL!!!"
I have always given people, no matter what age a break. I love old people, and I intend to have a health long old age myself.
But, there comes a time, when they cannot see, cannot coordinate, cannot react, and just can't drive safely any more. I've taken some into the station and called their kids, or grandkids and told them they have to make them stop driving before they kill someone.
Only a very few times over the years did I write a ticket and only if someone got hurt, or if there was not other way to stop someone who was really dangerous.
It's a heart breaking thing to do and I won't like it when I have to give up the keys; but better that than hitting the gas and plowing over a crowed sidewalk. If that happens, will the lawyers look up those traffic stop cards?
Stay safe, grow old gracefully, get to the point where you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
To the copper seeking help. Consueling is a start. But, at work do small things that most coppers ignore. be nice people expect you to be an asshole, throw them off and you will see a different response the next time. Most crimes are solved by good cops that have amicable relationships with citizens. Stay away from the booze, take up running or other stress relieveing activity. Take a long walk after work and clear your mind. I bet u even have bad dreams about this job.
Our greatest morale problem comes from within. A few pain in the ass people who have nothing better to do than complain about shit that really does not matter vs working conditions, lack of contract, lack of protection and labor laws being broken. Get a life, get laid or get lost!
to the lost p.o.,
i too am lost, this department meant everything to me, i loved the adventure. i loved helping. i am taking up hobbies now, and they are working. somedays at work still bring me cheer but this is not the same department i joined in 96. good luck.
I think it is beautiful to see officers marching with their kids. To be honest, I think it would be a great idea if all of our families walked with us in that march. They walk with us every day and sustain us. Uniformed officers marching amongst their loving families to honor our heroes is what this job is all about.
This picture looks like my career after the federal judge, Prentiss Matshall interfered in the "73 sgt.s exam.
I didn't steal anything, I didn' beat the shit out of some asshole bartender. I didn't slap the shit out of yuppie shitheads in some down town bar. Well maybe but they didn't know about it. All I did was to finish ahead of the minorities and I had to be punished for this. Thank You Richard J. Daley, Prentiss Marshall, and the rest of you assholes, guess what, I'm still here and you are all dead. I guess I won.
No children, family. It's not a picnic. The problem with the world today is nobody wants to preserve tradition.
Kids belong on the sidelines watching, not participating.
5/05/2008 02:38:00 AM
With all due respect, stop drinking. Alcohol is a depressant. Clouds your thinking and makes things seem worse than they really are.
Anonymous said...
This picture looks like my career after the federal judge, Prentiss Matshall interfered in the "73 sgt.s exam.
I didn't steal anything, I didn' beat the shit out of some asshole bartender. I didn't slap the shit out of yuppie shitheads in some down town bar. Well maybe but they didn't know about it. All I did was to finish ahead of the minorities and I had to be punished for this. Thank You Richard J. Daley, Prentiss Marshall, and the rest of you assholes, guess what, I'm still here and you are all dead. I guess I won.
5/06/2008 04:21:00 PM
No Loser. you are still a patrol man.
Regarding the St. Jude's march. To all you dumb asses that bring your kids with you to the march you are an embarrassment to the department, yourself and the families ....
Signed, Future ass hole boss.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
No children, family. It's not a picnic. The problem with the world today is nobody wants to preserve tradition.
Kids belong on the sidelines watching, not participating.
5/06/2008 08:07:00 PM
What tradition is that? Mobbing down Michigan Ave. as opposed to the current location? It's a parade, not close order drill. Now go practice your marching in the back yard and your broken wrist salute in front of the bathroom mirror.
Dipshit.
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