More BS
- The tow truck business owner allegedly wanted a "big favor."
In exchange for agreeing to make a Chicago police officer's car disappear so the officer could fraudulently collect on his insurance, the owner wanted the officer to chase rival tow trucks from accident scenes, authorities say.
As part of the scam, the police officer would declare his car stolen, and the tow truck company would hand over the car to a co-schemer who would take it apart, sell the parts and keep the money, authorities say.
Just freaking wonderful.
Labels: scandals
posted by SCC at 12:32 AM
121 Comments:
So he got caught, It was a great idea.Isnt that what the tow trucks do for the City make money?
Im fucking sick to my stomach. I know these guys, when will it end?
Why Stallion? Why?
Been going on forever, over 20 yrs ago when I had a short stint in 016, same thing. The Harlem avenue officers were the culprits ( being politically correct)
old retired guy
So he got caught, It was a great idea.Isnt that what the tow trucks do for the City make money?
6/06/2008 07:31:00 AM
CONGRATS! As usual, the first poster is an idiot!!
WTF are you talking about?!
What part of this was a "good idea"?
collect $4,000 on your piece of shit car in exchange for your city job and possibly your freedom? Oh yeah, that's a "great idea".
or maybe it's always a good idea to do criminal acts with other criminals; they'll never give up an officer as their get out of jail free card. Oh, yeah, that's a great idea too.
or maybe shagging other tow truck drivers to collect $50 from your "friend" the tow guy is an even better idea. Maybe we can bring back the dead bodies to funeral homes idea.
or better yet, let's start something up with the board-up guys; YEAH, THAT'S A GREAT FUCKING IDEA!!
Thank you for your contribution to another black-eye for the department. Readers can watch the news to see some of our retards in action, then come here to finish it off with our opening post from another retard.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!!!
Thanks JG for another black eye. Hopefully you can get your security job back at Cafe Cappuccino.
Hey J.G. now do you think that this was all worth it? I don't get it why any P.O. would partake in such illegal activities in which they might get caught and pay a very high penalty (prison time, losing your job, losing your pension, convicted felon, etc...). Why? We make a good living, we have good benefits and it just plain is not worth it! Good luck J.G. I wish you the best and hope things work out and Jody doesn't go all wild on you.
When is all this crap gonna stop?
Does this really surprise anyone anymore? We live in the most corrupt city in America. We work for the most corrupt mayor in America. Stealing and corruption is the Chicago way. And it has been perfected and turned into an art form by mayor Daley and his crew.
Graet another black eye! And the scum times has an article about more coppers involved! Goes into the thinking how stupid can you be? Thanks for making us all look like jagoffs, hope they get you assholes soon so we can sweep this away! Oh sorry pussy abate story is always in the news!
Another Fuckin' black eye .Thanks to a greedy fruckin' copper . Well , if it's true may he burn in "HELL"
Is it Drew Peterson's tow company?
More college graduates getting caught up quick money making schemes. It's just sickening.
One would think that with all the crap going on with the CPD that even those who think they're so smart that they won't get caught doing the stupid shit they have been getting away with would take a break from their dumb shit and sit back and be what they swore they would be for the city.
That having been said, he's innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
When him and the other soon to be indicted criminal masterminds get out of jail they will have to revert back to thir day jobs as brain surgeons. They can not live on the three thousand dollars the insurance plot netted them. They will go to jail for two reasons; for being stupid and the tow driver is not the stand up guy they thought he was and he will be free after he works with the Fed.
Would all of you morons quit this nonsense. I've been a policeman 18 Yrs and have never been so ashamed to admit it that i was. Its not because of my actions either, its all these stupid greedy assholes. Ever since they made 60 college credits a requirement, a lot more police going to jail. Is that what they teach in college. How to steal and get caught! IDIOTS
Where can I get a Tshirt with chalkie on it ? I'm a believer.
Wasn't there a Tact LT. years ago(Italian)caught, convicted 15+ years ago scamming the insurance co. with a similar scheme? Anyone remember the name? Let me have "Dumb Cops" for $2000 please?
What a softball.
DAT IS SO SAD A COPPER NEEDING SOMEONE TO MAKE A CAR DISAPPEAR!
ALL THE MUTS DO IT THEMSELVES BUT A COPPER NEEDS THE HELP OF A TOWTRUCK DRIVER!
SOME SERIOUS TIME SHOULD BE DEALT FOR THIS, IT RANKS UP THERE WITH SHOPLIFTING GROCERIES OR STEALING BELTS AT MACYS.
So......is this good or bad for us while we're negotiating a new contract? Just wanted to know.
When are some coppers going to learn?
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't what it seems.
Keep your nose clean, you won't have to worry.
I hope the copper with the "stolen" car gets hung out to dry also.
7:31 am: You are a fucking moron if you honestly believe that.
Get off my job if you have feelings like that,,,just a matter of time before you get caught up also.
There was talk this was coming down.
So he got caught, It was a great idea.Isnt that what the tow trucks do for the City make money?
6/06/2008 07:31:00 AM
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How are they making money for the city? Its a cash business, they don't pay taxes...they do pay alderman though.
coppers in 12th, 13th, 16th, and 14th districts watch out. All those chasers tows are going to bury you. Tell'em to get lost, its now worth it.
The 25th District black cloud continues
LOOZER!
does anyone know of a bigger scam.....oh yeah the way the city impounds cars, GIVES THEM FOR NEXT TO NOTHING TO THE CONNECTED tow company and then sells them for huge profits at the auction!............NOW THERES A SCAM!
"Yo Ho tow them away,
The Lincoln Park pirates are we..."
I'd like to see the contract with E&R shouldnt that be public inforamtion on who got that deal??? And who knows who? Suburbs have many different tow comp. helping we have just one
tow truck drivers are vultures on 4 wheels.
how about frankie p. from 014. he was buddies with all the tow truck drivers.
Come on guys, never do business with a guy named "Meatball".
CARMAX is a good way to get rid of a car that you dont want anymore.
J.G. kinda looked like a Meatball.
"I'd like to see the contract with E&R shouldnt that be public inforamtion on who got that deal??? And who knows who? Suburbs have many different tow comp. helping we have just one."
6/06/2008 11:22:00 AM
State Police used E&R towing over 15 years ago, probably longer. During one of the annual tow company audits/inspections it was found that they were dealing in stolen auto parts and were quickly dumped from our tow list. Sounds like they haven't changed their ways.
Retired ISP
Anonymous said...
Does this really surprise anyone anymore? We live in the most corrupt city in America. We work for the most corrupt mayor in America. Stealing and corruption is the Chicago way. And it has been perfected and turned into an art form by mayor Daley and his crew.
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Another Moron speaks!
You sir, have a personal agenda against the Mayor. Where in this case or any other case involving corrupt Police Officers has the Mayor been involved? This has nothing to do with Chicago or the Mayor. These Officers made bad choices. Get off your pedistal.
If you hate this city so much do us all a favor and QUIT this job and move somewhere else where you will be appreciated.
Ooops, no such place exists.
Stay Thirsty My Friends...
Another Fuckin' black eye .Thanks to a greedy fruckin' copper . Well , if it's true may he burn in "HELL"
6/06/2008 09:19:00 AM
Your a fucking moron! Burn in hell?
025 has been full of bad apples for a long time. Move the bosses and seperate these morons. When is it going to end. FYI Three Chicago Firemen arrested at Bernies in Wrigleyville last weekend. Two charged with battery and one charged with battery to a police officer along with battery. All were drunken fools. Never made the news at all. If it were three policemen it would have been on the world news. C'mon guys quit making us all look like fools.
how about frankie p. from 014. he was buddies with all the tow truck drivers.
6/06/2008 11:46:00 AM
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Lemme guess ... the surname ends in a vowel ....
Something my father (now retired) taught me years ago is you are NEVER as sharp as you think you are. You might not get caught the 1st time or even the 10th, but someone will get you eventually.
I hate to pile on, but I can't resist. This was too funny.
Fox news shows JG getting into the front passenger seat, while some woman, who is screaming at the camera, gets into the back seat. The car suddenly races foward about twenty feet then stops.
A seventy-year old man walks up to the car and gets in the back seat.
They forgot grandpa!
The best part was grandpa looks right into the camera with this "where the fuck am I" look right before getting in the car.
Total take $4000. Making grandpa go to a bond hearing, priceless.
Before you partake in these shenanigans, remember who really suffers for your bullshit.
More college graduates getting caught up quick money making schemes. It's just sickening.
6/06/2008 09:23:00 AM
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College grad? How many years this guy have. I don't think so.
coppers in 12th, 13th, 16th, and 14th districts watch out. All those chasers tows are going to bury you. Tell'em to get lost, its now worth it.
6/06/2008 10:48:00 AM
you forgot them idiots in 019
Would all of you morons quit this nonsense. I've been a policeman 18 Yrs and have never been so ashamed to admit it that i was. Its not because of my actions either, its all these stupid greedy assholes. Ever since they made 60 college credits a requirement, a lot more police going to jail. Is that what they teach in college. How to steal and get caught! IDIOTS
6/06/2008 09:40:00 AM
you are a fucking retard. college credits have nothing to do with this. you really should make sure you have a valid argument before you post- you make us all look like idiots.
I always ignore the tow drivers on accident scenes. I won't even let them move cars to clear traffic. My scumbag radar goes crazy when I deal with them. I make it crystal clear to citizens that they have NOTHING to do with the Police Department, and advise the "citizens" to contact their insurance company
Isn't "Meatball" the relative of a 25th district tact guy? I could be wrong...thats what I was told.
There are no state laws/legis regarding these tow drivers. What I mean is they can charge and do whatever they want and nobody can stop them. Once they hook up a car its theirs and they can do whatever they want. Their killing the people who get in car accidents with lies and false promises and WAY overcharging their insurance companies. What are we going to do? Wait for a streets and sans. truck to clear an accident?
He's white, he's entitled!!
The southside tow companies ar all gangbangers. They fight each other have no teeth and have old gang tatts
Thanks for taking the time to bash the 'educated' coppers. It looks great to have Archie Bunker alive and well. This job has fluctuated between requiring college and not (allowing Veterans to waive depending on length of service)
The bottom line is the attempt to require folks to be able to string a few words together and have the discipline to finish a few semesters (even at Chicago State or the wonderful city colleges)is not asking to much.
A minimal education requirement is not the cause of all gloom and doom. And by the way JG did not test in 97 when it was first a requirement, nor did JF or half the other douche bags who bring us down.
PS I got my BS with a wife and 2 kids making 8$ an hour supporting a family of 4, (supplemented by GI Bill) my MS on this job, and left patrol division after 5 years because some people would rather bitch and moan then study, so I guess I owe you a thank you after all Mr Bunker.
In the wake of all this BAD NEWS and since our chances of being fired and or indicted loom greater, there are a lot of scared nervous, worried and concerned policemen and women.
What I am wondering is , since we are good at blasting each other and listing things. Should we list those "potential" threats to our future?
Not sure if it necessary. Nobody likes or needs to be like Herrera or whatever Rat but some people need to LEARN NOW!
These other officers and supervisors ARE in each unit and district in which we all serve.
We have all endured or seen the "loose cannons". Some are still doing proactive work with little or no concern for what is happening at this juncture in Chicago.
I am not talking about responding to OEC calls for robbery or burglary, shots fired or men shot or even 10-1's.
What I am referring to is the few that are still padding themselves in patrol or on tact or gang teams with the drop cases or surveillance cases that Herrera spoke about in referencing "Creative Writing" which the Academy taught throughout the years.
I don't think its wrong to put the bad guys away but to be "turning it up" right now with no regard for what is going on in the City can be hazardous to you or the partner or team members that you are working with.
In other words there are some people you just can't reach and the "Cool Hand Lukes" of our job need to wake up and just respond to the radios right now!
We all know those you can't reach, but new guys coming into districts or onto teams do not know them as they assist and back each other up unknowingly!
Think of the OTHER OFFICERS out here!! &
Be careful ..........
Expect more to come look out 009 and 014 word is your next. I hope not but I heard it from avery reliable source.
just work special for extra cash might require a little of your time but you wont lose ur ass
I don't know this guy, but as usual just the fact it was reported in the paper, officer arrested, we as supposedly "brothers in blue" are the first to make him Guilty until proven innocent. Sure this is the way we treat the scumbags we arrest but I guess the benefit of the doubt doesn't apply to each other anymore.
IF he is convicted by a jury of his peers than he deserves the punishment he gets, but until we as policeman start standing together, even on an informal blog, we are doomed...
Anyone know the others that the Scum times was talking about??
The LT. was "D??" rhythms with Baloney (sp?) He lived in the north end of 16 near skokie/lincolnwood. He was and still is a piece of SH*T.
HIS WIFE was also caught up in it. Both a couple of ^&*^*&&^
"Does this really surprise anyone anymore? We live in the most corrupt city in America. We work for the most corrupt mayor in America. Stealing and corruption is the Chicago way. And it has been perfected and turned into an art form by mayor Daley and his crew."
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Guys, stop deflecting the blame. This wasnt Daleys fault, it wasnt a supervisors fault, it wasnt the fault of an FTO or the academy staff. It was the fault of the dirty copper who did the dirty deed. It makes us all look bad. The overerwhelming majority of us do our job, never take a dime, never dishonor our peers or the names of our families. Those few that do make us all look like donkeys and they share blame with no one but themselves.
We do a tough job, we do it well. We have to see and do things that turn most peoples stomachs. It takes its toll. We sacrafice a little bit of our humanity for the sake of citizens who couldnt care less about us. Call me naive, idealistic or soft, I dont care. Every day we go to work we run risks for the sake of people who think of us as armed garbagemen at best, hate our guts at worst. Every one of us has seen horrible things and had to do things that no one else would want to do. I'm not talking about dirty deeds, taking money or being dirty in any other way. I'm talking about things like holding a dead baby in your lap on the way to the mourge so it wont bounce and slide around in the back of the wagon. Giving it what dignity you can in death it was denied in its short and sorry life. Any of you could come up with dozens of other examples. If you dont think this stuff takes a piece of your soul think again. We give this bit of ourselves so that a public who laughs at us can, maybe, sleep in safety at night. What we do is noble, honorable and right. When any of us cross the line it tarnishes all of us. When any of us is dirty it erodes a little of the moral high ground that our sacrafices give us all.
Dont make excuses for a dirty cop. There is truly nothing worse. The only one to blame when you are dirty is you.
Lets watch out for each other, not just this summer but for the rest of our careers and lives. We got no one but each other. Lets make that mean something. I'll back up every one of you. The overwhelming majority of you are the best men and women I have ever met. The blame for the filth with badges who drag us all down rests squarely on the chests of themselves alone. To them I say "you dug your hole alone, now get in". To the overwhelming majority of us that give of ourselves every day to make this world better, I pray that the big man upstairs looks after every one of you and your families. When all is said and done we got nobody but ourselves and him.
didnt or doesnt 008 have a similiar scheme?
I wonder how long it will be before this loser goes on TV and says that it was the bosses that taught him how to do it.
How many will he take with him?
college credit has nothing to do with moron! Its a sign of the new times you old fart.
Now people aren't afraid of the police. They will file complaints, call the news, get a lawsuit, the FBI wants a piece. How about this old timer? Cameras everywhere! not something your used to like "back in the day". I'm sure Al Capone only dealt with college educated cops too.
I can now see why mngt and the city view us with contempt, we're stupid and we're our own worst enemey.
Anonymous said...
Would all of you morons quit this nonsense. I've been a policeman 18 Yrs and have never been so ashamed to admit it that i was. Its not because of my actions either, its all these stupid greedy assholes. Ever since they made 60 college credits a requirement, a lot more police going to jail. Is that what they teach in college. How to steal and get caught! IDIOTS
6/06/2008 09:40:00 AM
College has nothing to do with corruption. twenty years ago, accidents, chasers, tows and lawyers were a big business with beat cars. Nothing has changed.
I don't know this guy, but as usual just the fact it was reported in the paper, officer arrested, we as supposedly "brothers in blue" are the first to make him Guilty until proven innocent. Sure this is the way we treat the scumbags we arrest but I guess the benefit of the doubt doesn't apply to each other anymore.
IF he is convicted by a jury of his peers than he deserves the punishment he gets, but until we as policeman start standing together, even on an informal blog, we are doomed...
6/06/2008 02:35:00 PM
Nicely said.We condem the media but believe everything it prints when it comes to other coppers.We condem people like KH but "flip" on another copper and call him/her dirty or guilty before they ever enter a court room.I do not like the bad press anymore than the rest of you but none of us were there at any of those incidents,all we comment on are accusations,and while I have known some of the accused and hold my own personal beliefs of them,I will not share them for all to hear until they are judged fairly in a court of law.
I will tell ya what is B.S. all these cry baby coppers out here.Yes it's bad,Yes we are getting dragged under a bus in the media because of the actions of a few (who none by the way have been found guilty yet)Yes the bosses suck and the Dept will not back you.Guess what...WELCOME TO POLICE WORK.All you hear is crap about what everyone else is doing on this job,who is a dog,who isn't,who is dirty,two year wonders,merit promotions,drinking off duty,who is the police and who isn't... so on and so on.Listen....show up to work do your job,don't take money,don't do anything your not supposed to do,don't drive drunk,and accept the fact that not everying is fair on this job.The citizens will always be ungrateful,always have been always will be.Answer your jobs and forget about the cowboy shit right now.Go home to your families and enjoy them because that is really all that matters in life.If you got a job get paid and don't do any stupid shit then you really have nothing to worry about.
You hair-gel cops ain't so slick.
Look what's been going on in the 008th District for years. You know who you are.
Who is that guy in the 8th district related to? hmmmmmmmmmm? Only the shadow knows NOT!!!!!!!!
A new way to stop corruption:
Each Officer convicted of a Felony must walk through a 13000 long line of honest Chicago Police officers.
Each Officer in the line will be entitled to do as he/she pleases to the offending Officer depending on the number of times the Officer in the line has been asked by a neighbor or friend:
Hey, what about that cop that got arrested for ...?
That is all.
4:11 PM
While much of what you say may be true, there can never be any meaningful reform within the CPD until Richard M. Daley is out of office by either imprisonment or death.
An absolutely corrupt mayor sets the moral compass for the management of the CPD and other branches of city government.
The City of Chicago is easily the most corrupt major city in the nation.
Don't try to gloss it over with positive spin and rhetoric.
The problem with far to many of us on this job is greed!!!! Every copper could name 10 guys who only care about getting theirs!!!!
Coppers worry to much about how other people scam to make extra money (others meaning civilians and politicians). Collect your paycheck and go home. Quit complaining about Garbage men getting money on the side and your not.
Somebody is always going to make more money than you. If you want to make more money work CTA, write movers, impound cars legally, and lock people up legally. I guarentee you'll make more money.
Word has it that the old Commander Rivera will also have to anwer several questions.
Sorry Juan, you escaped the ticketing the media fiasco but can he escape this tow scandal.
What I am referring to is the few that are still padding themselves in patrol or on tact or gang teams with the drop cases or surveillance cases that Herrera spoke about in referencing "Creative Writing" which the Academy taught throughout the years.
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I'm not criticizing this poster or any other officer who feels they don't want to be proactive but stop referring to drop cases and surveillance cases as all made up. Doppey drops his stuff quite often cause he feels if you don't actually grab him with it he can't be charged. It's one of those myths they believe just like when they used to believe you had to tell them you were a police officer if asked (uc reference)...And there is nothing wrong with doing a surveillance, it's good police work. Many of copper has spent a lot of time in vacant buildings, bushes, etc.. It's not all lies guys, there is some fine police work going on out here...Let's not use to broad a brush on one another...
Sadly a former/ex-Marine. Maybe college graduates are the best way to go.
I am an old timer...35years plus....I live in Winnetka and drive a 7 series beemer. My home is worth at over 3.5 mil (paid for) at todays prices.
I worked traffic with Rochford and the gang of 9. You stupid punks can't even learn how to steal...I think of you often as I sit by my 20x40 ft.in ground pool and sip my hot toddy and pet my dog. You guys get stupider and stupider as time goes on!! Keep on stealing that chump change kiddies!! Soon you can live with the Governor and think about old times....
TOWING IS AN HONEST MANS LIVING THEY EVEN PARTAKE IN GIVING CASH TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
E&R Towing & Garage Inc.
16325 South Crawford
Markham, IL 60426 $1,500.00
10/25/2002 Individual Contribution
Friends of Blagojevich
WHY WOULD YOU THINK TOW COMPANIES R BAD THEY EVEN GAVE R GOVERNOR CASH.....
I have 5 more years left. I pray to a higher power that I arrive at retirement un-indicted and without lead poisoning.
The Lt. was involved with the gypies on insurance scams. He was married at one time to Bill Handardt's cousin. The gypies and the outfit all in bed together.
Anonymous said...
I always ignore the tow drivers on accident scenes. I won't even let them move cars to clear traffic. My scumbag radar goes crazy when I deal with them. I make it crystal clear to citizens that they have NOTHING to do with the Police Department, and advise the "citizens" to contact their insurance company
6/06/2008 01:29:00 PM
I was sent to an Insurance Fraud Seminar sponcered by the NICB on 21 May 08 in Schaumburg.
On that date the "Truth in Towing" bill was out of commitee and a vote was pending. Should end the old holding the car hostage shit for good.
To the credit of the working CPD: this bill only came about after enough cases of fraud and the gouging of citizens had been documented, with a few of them steered to our media "friends" resulting in the "investigation" by a certain ageing female reporter. All the heavy lifting had been done and the crash RD#s, dates/times and motivated near or actual motivated victims' contact information supplied.
And by the way aunt Pam Z, your'e welcome for the xerox copies of the towing-storage bills in excess of$4000 for 5 days of lot storage.
As far as the big-wig from IAD being quoted in the Scumtimes that "this could be our biggest" investigation yet... You guys REALLY need to get out of the office more often. Look around a little at the supervisors in a few districts/units, look at some A&As in specialised units and give the FTO program and the academy an upper colonic ASAP.
Stay safe everybody -
"I wonder how long it will be before this loser goes on TV and says that it was the bosses that taught him how to do it.
How many will he take with him?
6/06/2008 05:03:00 PM"
Gee Sarge you sweating a little bit that you might get caught up in the next fiasco?
White shirts are management they never go down whether they were complicit participants or turned a blind eye. I won't bother holding my breath on this one or the SOS Scandal for that matter...
Hey, it wazza gud idee at de time.
But onlie ta dose guyz wat got namez dat end in a-e-i or o. Y dat?
"Another Moron speaks!
You sir, have a personal agenda against the Mayor. Where in this case or any other case involving corrupt Police Officers has the Mayor been involved? This has nothing to do with Chicago or the Mayor. These Officers made bad choices. Get off your pedistal.
If you hate this city so much do us all a favor and QUIT this job and move somewhere else where you will be appreciated."
Usually folks sign their posts at the end. But if that works for you, it certainly is fitting.
Spoken like a true 35th street Empty Holster white shirt coward. Do you ever tire of preaching the Party line ad finitum?
Perhaps when the Tin man gets a brain, you'll get a spine.
Anonymous said...
A new way to stop corruption:
Each Officer convicted of a Felony must walk through a 13000 long line of honest Chicago Police officers.
Where will you find 13,000 officers? What rock do you crawl out from? Nice idea but we do not have 13,000 sworn. Even counting the empty holsters at 35th street, we are under 12,000.
Did Seiser work in 025?
I'm sick to my stomach. I really cannot take it anymore!
Newby here looking for a little advice.What's the best way to deal with these tow truck drivers and how can I get jammed dealing with them?
Guys, stop deflecting the blame. This wasnt Daleys fault, it wasnt a supervisors fault, it wasnt the fault of an FTO or the academy staff. It was the fault of the dirty copper who did the dirty deed. It makes us all look bad. The overerwhelming majority of us do our job, never take a dime, never dishonor our peers or the names of our families. Those few that do make us all look like donkeys and they share blame with no one but themselves.
We do a tough job, we do it well. We have to see and do things that turn most peoples stomachs. It takes its toll. We sacrafice a little bit of our humanity for the sake of citizens who couldnt care less about us. Call me naive, idealistic or soft, I dont care. Every day we go to work we run risks for the sake of people who think of us as armed garbagemen at best, hate our guts at worst. Every one of us has seen horrible things and had to do things that no one else would want to do. I'm not talking about dirty deeds, taking money or being dirty in any other way. I'm talking about things like holding a dead baby in your lap on the way to the mourge so it wont bounce and slide around in the back of the wagon. Giving it what dignity you can in death it was denied in its short and sorry life. Any of you could come up with dozens of other examples. If you dont think this stuff takes a piece of your soul think again. We give this bit of ourselves so that a public who laughs at us can, maybe, sleep in safety at night. What we do is noble, honorable and right. When any of us cross the line it tarnishes all of us. When any of us is dirty it erodes a little of the moral high ground that our sacrafices give us all.
Dont make excuses for a dirty cop. There is truly nothing worse. The only one to blame when you are dirty is you.
Lets watch out for each other, not just this summer but for the rest of our careers and lives. We got no one but each other. Lets make that mean something. I'll back up every one of you. The overwhelming majority of you are the best men and women I have ever met. The blame for the filth with badges who drag us all down rests squarely on the chests of themselves alone. To them I say "you dug your hole alone, now get in". To the overwhelming majority of us that give of ourselves every day to make this world better, I pray that the big man upstairs looks after every one of you and your families. When all is said and done we got nobody but ourselves and him.
6/06/2008 04:11:00 PM
Beautifully said, God Bless
Anonymous said...
025 has been full of bad apples for a long time. Move the bosses and seperate these morons. When is it going to end. FYI Three Chicago Firemen arrested at Bernies in Wrigleyville last weekend. Two charged with battery and one charged with battery to a police officer along with battery. All were drunken fools. Never made the news at all. If it were three policemen it would have been on the world news. C'mon guys quit making us all look like fools.
6/06/2008 12:14:00 PM
My question is, "How do you get on the Fire Department with an IR number, a rap sheet as long as my arm and a UUW arrest?"
Why no felony charges?
The only way to prevent officers from doing stupid shit like this is to come up with a way to educate them. Something in a form of a test that would show them the right way. Maybe include scenarios of different situations. Make the test impossible to fail so that we can all feel special and show everybody how special we really are. We can call it the Ethics test. Maybe even expand it to include every city worker. We can create a whole new city department to run it. It would be revolutionary. No more ethics violations, no more embarrassments. Wouldn't that be great?
just an off-beat comment: several years ago, my neighbor is selling his ford crown vic to mr.unknown via news ad...deal to be done that night for $4000 cash...city sticker was scrapped off and plates removed prior to this sale...neighbor leaves car ON STREET...so buyer can get VIN and run on computer for history...about 0830 hrs, I see two E&R tow trucks blocking my one-way street; i run and get badge and gun and go out front door to see his car hooked and driving away with other tow behind him as back-up...this company is a thieving mutherfucker.... THINK PARTS....
You sir, have a personal agenda against the Mayor. Where in this case or any other case involving corrupt Police Officers has the Mayor been involved? This has nothing to do with Chicago or the Mayor. These Officers made bad choices. Get off your pedistal.
U r a moron. There is a culture of corruption in this city. Ask anyone around the country. That is what Chicago is known for. And the Mayor turns a blind eye to all of it. If the culture of stealing wasnt prevalent here maybe so many people wouldnt be so tempted to steal. Especially when they see everyone else working around them stealing. So yes I do blame the Mayor and this corrupt city for continuing and encouraging the traditon by doing nothing to stop it.
Lets take a closer look at this. Years ago when you caught a felon court for that specific case was set. Such as dope each case would have a different court date, thus making OT or when you started at 10am on a tact team and court was at 9am you would get an hour instead now your hours are adjusted . When OT was available = Coppers working legit OT for needed cash. Take away OT, Make them pay more for health insurance, Increase food bills,pay for private education for your children, higher gasoline, gas and electric is higher, bill them for everything and make them live where it's almost impossible to survive without 2 income's = Cheat, steal, beg,borrow to survive. Oh yes if I had to do it all over again I would choose another profession.
how about frankie p. from 014. he was buddies with all the tow truck drivers.
6/06/2008 11:46:00 AM
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Lemme guess ... the surname ends in a vowel ....
6/06/2008 12:18:00 PM
Negative.. "kos" Greek all the way. Side-job as insurance adjuster.
25 at its finest
I am an old timer...35years plus....I live in Winnetka and drive a 7 series beemer. My home is worth at over 3.5 mil (paid for) at todays prices.
Good for you! I am a youngin 6yrs plus......drive a used 1999 SUV with one red quarter panel and live in an overpriced $250,000.00 Chicago Condo Box with no yard that is probably worth $100,000.00. I just refinanced and will continue to make payments for the next 29 yrs! I hope to draw a pension at 29yrs and a day from a pension fund that is extremely under funded......Looks like you never got caught!
"I can now see why mngt and the city view us with contempt, we're stupid and we're our own worst enemey.
6/06/2008 05:12:00 PM"
If you really believe this, then you are as blind as a bat.
Management and 'the city' are one and the same.
And contempt is not what they feel, it's more like arrogant satisfaction, at how successful they've been at discouraging everyone, citizen and coppers alike, from believing that there is even the slightest chance of reforming any branch of government.
These occasional incidents of blatant criminal activities committed by police officers is nothing compared to the vast criminal frauds being committed by 'city management'.
The only stupid thing cops can do is produce revenue for the city.
The fact that there is increased pressures being brought to bear to reverse the trend of decreased revenue proves that this strategy is working.
When you've got the bastards by the balls, don't stop squeezing until there's nothing left but a red stain on your glove.
JG not a college grad. What does that say for all of you dumb asses bitching about college grads? Maybe if you spent more time in school...
a VERY good source says to watch for the indictments to come regarding the following type of PCS arrests:
1- Dude gets locked up for SUB
2- Search subsequent to arrest reveals dope on his person
Seems too many of the tactical superstars have beat to death an obvious pattern and may have stretched the truth. POD CAMERAS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE AGAINST THE ARRESTING OFFICERS. IAD and the Feds have been watching. Good luck to all that may be involved.
I gots my 60+ hours at Wright Junior University. I knows all the scams, for real. Yo, you want to learns how to steal shit on the real? Go to Wright, homie!
Peace!
Maybe the SHIT judge that handled the case with the thief INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE employee will get this case in court. Copper should expect to be back on the job in no time. HE DIDNT MEAN IT....
I am an old timer...35years plus....I live in Winnetka and drive a 7 series beemer. My home is worth at over 3.5 mil (paid for) at todays prices.
I worked traffic with Rochford and the gang of 9. You stupid punks can't even learn how to steal...I think of you often as I sit by my 20x40 ft.in ground pool and sip my hot toddy and pet my dog. You guys get stupider and stupider as time goes on!! Keep on stealing that chump change kiddies!! Soon you can live with the Governor and think about old times....
6/06/2008 07:45:00 PM
I think you are petting your monkey while yanking our chains!
And even if your words are the slighest bit true, why would you brag and gloat about inferred nefarious activities, here on the blog? Are you trying to impress someone? Are we to believe that you are someone to emulate and we should take a page from your playbook? Hardly, you are a thief, plain and simple.
Sit back, enjoy your ill-gotten gains, stay off the blog and allow us, those that remain, to continually suffer a damaged reputation as a consequence of the illegal, or at the least improper, actions of you and your ilk.
Now, go soak your head in that pool, and before you hit me with it, go screw yourself thief!
6/06/2008 07:13:00 PM
Your post is spot on!
Richard "The Don" Daley, the chief executive of Chicago sets the culture standard for every other employee and representative of this city.
When it's corrupt at the top, it's corrupt all they way down. That's not to say every city representative or employee is rotten but the Daley culture of corruption attracts criminals.
Let’s list a few major scams (readers please feel free to add those I've missed.)
Millennium Park Cost Over Runs...absurdly high.
Millennium Park Grill Contract.
Tadin Land Deal
Midway Closing
Minority Contract/Duff Family scam
HDO Gang
City Hiring Scam
Filtration Plant Drug Ring
TIF Districting FUBAR
Low Real Estate Tax Assessments or non payment by ala Alderman Gutierrez.
Etc.
Of all the scams the one that shows Daley rules over a culture of corruption is the City hiring scandal.
To the guy who posted “don't blame Daley” get your head out of your ass and quit visiting Daley on Fridays and giving him a happy ending to his week.
DW
NAC
To Newbie asking about tow truck drivers, This what you can do when dealing with thesericks:
1. When they pretend to be your friend and ask you if you want them to relocate the vehicle off the street for you tell them no thank you.
2. If they illegally park their truck while on your scene warn of a citation being issued.
3. Ask both parties if they called for that particular tow truck. If both parties state they didnt call a tow truck, ask the tow truck driver to produce a license to solicit business on the public way(I've done this several times)and warn you will arrest them when you are done with the report if they remain on the scene.
4. Warn the motorists you do not recommened any tow trucks not authorized by their insurance carriers.
5. If you can see or hear the scanner in plain view you can also warn them with arrest for having a scanner on a police frequency.
Remember all these drivers have IR#s and will sell you out in a minute like JG and several other p.o.'s that deal with these tow truck drivers.Also remember you dont know if they are being watched by the G, are the G, or working for the G. Finally to all you guys the make legit officers job harder at accident scenes with these assholes because you are too lazy to wait for a city tow FU and I hope your are next to get caught in the G's net.
Father PFleger said...
He's white, he's entitled!!
6/06/2008 01:44:00 PM
Love it!!!
Good luck to the law geniuses on this job......Look up interfere and intercept. Good luck proving that a tow truck driver is interfering or intercepting messages or signals.
I don't think that tow drivers are committing any crimes while using the scanner. I'd love to see someone get locked up for it.Its when Boo-Boo and the homies are on the corner slinging rock.
8-4-059 Possession of scanners illegal. (a) Whenever used in this section, the word "scanner" means a radio set or apparatus (1) capable of receiving, transmitting, or both receiving and transmitting radio messages or signals with the wavelength or channel now or hereafter assigned by the Federal Communications Commission or its successor for use by law enforcement agencies; or (2) that may intercept or interfere with the transmission or reception of radio messages or signals by the department of police. (b) No person shall use a scanner in such a way as to interfere with messages transmitted or received by the department of police. No person shall use a scanner to aid or abet the performance of any act in violation or any law or ordinance. The use of a scanner to aid or abet any illegal act shall be an offense separate and distinct from such illegal act. (c) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00. (Added. Coun. J. 7-14-03, p. 35538)
Did anyone see that psycho bitch with the accused cop walking to the car? Man, she was fucking scary!
how about frankie p. from 014. he was buddies with all the tow truck drivers.
6/06/2008 11:46:00 AM
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Lemme guess ... the surname ends in a vowel ....
6/06/2008 12:18:00 PM
Again with the dago's? C'mon, you Irish motherfuckers been messing with us since forever.
a VERY good source says to watch for the indictments to come regarding the following type of PCS arrests:
1- Dude gets locked up for SUB
2- Search subsequent to arrest reveals dope on his person
Seems too many of the tactical superstars have beat to death an obvious pattern and may have stretched the truth. POD CAMERAS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE AGAINST THE ARRESTING OFFICERS. IAD and the Feds have been watching. Good luck to all that may be involved.
6/07/2008 05:55:00 AM
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What's SUB?
is that wrong???
Do whatever you want but please quit the department first. I am tired of your embarrassing stupidity
Condition Value
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLX Sedan 4D
Kelly Blue Book
Excellent
$7,125
Good
$6,560
Fair
$5,855
WTF, he must be retarded he could have gotten a good dollar ligt!!!
TO: 10:11 pm, "What's a SUB"?
Obviously, another troller looking for fodder...SUB is a type of sandwich, as in "SUBmarine", hence the submarine-like appearance of said sandwich. Now please separate the socks you used as a jizz-towel from the ones you wore...you Mom is doing laundry first thing on the morning.
Anonymous said...
The LT. was "D??" rhythms with Baloney (sp?) He lived in the north end of 16 near skokie/lincolnwood. He was and still is a piece of SH*T.
6/06/2008 04:06:00 PM
Did he do time? Lose his pension? Or did he pull an Acosta?
JG has always been a "poser", never the real police but talked quite a lot of shit. Hope the moron spent the big $4000 pay out on something worthwhile. A GOOF of immense proportions....Good bye and good riddance JG. Maybe you can get a job at the Walmart on North Ave you piece of shit.
Anonymous said...
JG has always been a "poser", never the real police but talked quite a lot of shit. Hope the moron spent the big $4000 pay out on something worthwhile. A GOOF of immense proportions....Good bye and good riddance JG. Maybe you can get a job at the Walmart on North Ave you piece of shit.
I DO NOT agree at all with what JG was involved in... BUT... JG has never been a 'poser', nor a goof. Obviously he musta hurt your lil feelings at some point or another (where's that damned rolling my eyes emoticon??) As an officer he has done some good work. And unlike a certain P.O. from 025 (J.C.) - JG earned his damned awards. I am sickened to find out he (& others soon to be publicly named) were doing what they did, but that doesn't mean he was a 'poser'.
Hey, look who's callin' someone a moron - moron... JG didn't reap the $4K you twit... it was someone else.
The 025 2nd watch guys have the WalMart gig all locked up - & obviously b/c you are so clueless - JG DID work there...
For those of you casting all your stones at the 025 district, better save some for across the City. This thing is citywide and ALOT more P.O.'s gonna be at ARP (if they aren't maxed out already on manpower).
The sheer arrogance and stupidity of those involved in these types of schemes - fuckin' knock it off already. I am SO sick & tired of 1 nonsense scandal after another.
We are our own worst enemies at times. Do your job. Respond in a timely manner. WE are all WE have. Stop doin' stupid shit.
Bring this City to it's damned knees. No revenue generated by us, no passes for ANYONE (you never know WHO it is), do your job to the letter - and no more. Remember - not even King Daley can make us be pro-active. And if the bosses start squawkin' about activity - especially to the point of abuse/threats ring FOP's phones off the wall & find an officer who can teach you to play the radio.
6/08/2008 11:54:00 PM
Anonymous said...
You sir, have a personal agenda against the Mayor. Where in this case or any other case involving corrupt Police Officers has the Mayor been involved? This has nothing to do with Chicago or the Mayor. These Officers made bad choices. Get off your pedistal.
U r a moron. There is a culture of corruption in this city. Ask anyone around the country. That is what Chicago is known for. And the Mayor turns a blind eye to all of it. If the culture of stealing wasnt prevalent here maybe so many people wouldnt be so tempted to steal. Especially when they see everyone else working around them stealing. So yes I do blame the Mayor and this corrupt city for continuing and encouraging the traditon by doing nothing to stop it.
6/07/2008 12:56:00 AM
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Da Mayor CAN'T turn a blind eye - as HE is the biggest thief of all!!
But - as the above states, even Dicky can't be blamed for this one. It was plain stupidity that the officers did what they did.
So a few cops are dirty. I don't think that surprises anyone. cops are human beings and subject to the same temptations as everyone, and a few will succumb to temptation, just as a few non-cops do.
I never thought cops were some kind of superheros who were near perfect.
6/09/2008 12:36:00 AM
Thanks for the input CM
".....just as a few non-cops do.
6/09/2008 08:57:00 AM"
More than just a few.
And if they're politically connected, the percentage approaches 100.
Crooked cops are a drop in the bucket, compared to the number of thieves who are raking it in by the bushel, it being the taxpayers' hard earned dollars.
Hell, one of the real crimes being committed as we speak is what has been done and IS being done to the men and women who are the CPD.
How fucked up does it have to get before we're all 'mad as hell'?
As an officer he has done some good work. And unlike a certain P.O. from 025 (J.C.) - JG earned his damned awards.
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Agree 100%.JG was and is a good guy and a good P.O. While I do not agree with what he is accused of doing I know he was a good copper.And I also agree with the comment of JC who is a stroke and a goof and always has been since the day he got on the job.He is the greatest just ask him.
FBI??Wiretaps??for this PP crap??I smell sometin in da wood pile.
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