Blago Clarification
Seems all those clips running on the news of the big Chinook troop transport helicopters landing during troop exercises unnerved the governor. This clarification was issued:
As mentioned at today’s press conference, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said it was “highly unlikely” that the Illinois National Guard would be sent out to help the Chicago police. The more likely scenario involves the Illinois State Police. The Governor is meeting with law enforcement officials later today to look at options on how the state can help Mayor Daley with more personnel.
The National Guard will only be attending the meeting today for informational purposes.
The only way the National Guard would be involved, if they are involved, is with the use of tactical helicopters that are currently used in narcotic operations. No National Guard troops are being considered.
Given that the State is short 500 troopers from barely a few years ago, we don't see ISP coming in to the rescue. That isn't a slam at ISP, it's just that operationally, even sending 200 troopers to Chicago wouldn't do a thing except inconvenience 200 troopers.
On a lighter note, Michelle Malkin and her readers are having a field day with Blago's statements:
On a lighter note, Michelle Malkin and her readers are having a field day with Blago's statements:
- Gov, offering troopers to help the local police/security forces….??? Wouldn’t that constitute a “Surge”??? Just sayin’…….LOL
- Yes, and we all know a “surge” will just make things worse.
- You know, the gun-toting, Bible-carrying folks in the rest of Illinois seem to get along just fine. Maybe someday though those same folks in the rest of the state will start paying attention to elections rather than continuing to elect such idiots as the governor, Durbin, Obama, etc.
- …Chicago Public Schools officials say more than two dozen students have been killed by gunfire since last September. Are they talking about Chicago or Kabul?
- Chicago = Anbar Province (About 18 months ago that is..Today’s Anbar Province is safer than Chicago)
Welcome Olympic Committee! Our city can screw up a one-million-person event that ran smoothly for the previous 20 years. We're sure we're ready for the Olympics. Just take this suitcase full of dollars, euros and gold.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 PM
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NEWS FLASH
USA Patrick Fitzgerald just held a press conference on the 17 monthlong federal civil rights investigation conducted at the Cook County Jail.
It seems that Sheriff's Correctional Officers are up to 40%+ undermanned at the jail. Patrick Fitzgerald even stated that Chicago/Cook County pays the highest taxes in the nation,where is the money going????
He stated that something is wrong. It seems that the money and manpower issues are popping up everywhere. There is MUCH MORE to come.
The ISP is seriously undermanned too,where are the troopers at? There is no way that they can deploy ISP Troopers to the city,they don't have them to spare.
They can't use the Illinois National Guard either,most are on overseas deployment in Iraq,Afghanistan,Gitmo,the Horn of Africa,etcetra. God Forbid something serious occurs in Chicago,we will hurt badly.
SCC, it would only be a matter of time before someone pointed out to the governor that 3000 Illinois national guard troops are scheduled to go to Afghanistan int he fall, and there are not many not going who would be appropriate for the streets of Chicago.
It literally would have been a matter of hours until someone pointed out to the "commander in chief" of the Illinois National Guard that the bulk of his ready forces have been appropriated for war.
God bless all who are going.
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/mi28/mi281.html
Clear the fucking corners now! "say hello to my little friend"
sorry off topic / from the lieutenant's website:
OFFICERS’ SAFETY
With the recent killing of Officer Francis it might be time for all of us to do a little equipment check. Everyone should be wearing a Level 3 Safety holster. This requires 3 separate actions to remove the gun from the holster. If you do not have one, get one NOW. Once you get the holster you need to leave the gun in it for a few days to allow it to stretch. Then you need to practice drawing the gun from the holster until you become proficient in performing the three functions.
QUESTION:
Does the order SAY we all need a "Level 3" holster?
Isn't the department supposed to purchase the first issue?
Does anyone know what kind of holster officer Francis had?
Blago is truly out of his "dem-o-crat" mind.
Everything this guy opens his mouth or drops a load he promises someone at least a million bucks.
Impeach this crazy corrupt fuck NOW!
If yiu compared the numbers wqe are experiencing this year wth the numbers from say 1999, you would understand what a great job this department has done. The murder rate is still half of what it was through the 80's and 90's. Its all media bullshit!
Seeing that I have to live in this shithole, I pay to send my kids to catholic school. It is funny none of those 29 kids that were killed or others that were shot and stabbed,were students at catholic schools. I agree public school teachers earn their pay dealing with these animals, but why is this problem not at the catholic schools? God forbid these breaders of these animals are held responsible.
fullfill the manpower needs in the districts before creating more BS units that dont do shit
ATTN SCC you must show the Scum Times cover today. I have to hand it to them. I laughed my ass off!!!
SCC,
Sorry, but I didn't know where to post this so I'll leave it up to you if you want to post it at all or just make a blog about it yourselves. Please inform your readers of the Sun Times article in today's paper regarding today's prices of everything going "through the roof". "Nationally, overall prices rose 5%...". We need to stand firm when it comes time for a new contract and not settle for the same old 3% raises. As the article on pg 4 indicates, prices have risen in the last year alone: medical care-4.9%, housing-4%,eggs-39%,apples-20%, bananas-23%, bread 15%, tomatoes 20% coffee 8%, milk 6% and of course GAS 32%. We cannot let our union bargain for such measley raises as 3% when everything has risen well over that.
fire the clown supt.
SCC is correct,ISP doesnt have the muscle,never did.They are just like every other angency now,meter maids.
i feel bad for the troopers that are going to be sent to this shithole. They will realize how lucky they are to live outside the city and work in areas where people are civilized. not that all of them work in those areas, but most areas arent as shityy as shitcago. Oh and to the troopers, BE SAFE. I know most of u roll alone so dont be a hero to save the city, the politicians and reverends wont appreciate it anyway
REGARDING THIS PAST POST THAT WAS BEING SENT AROUND IN LATE JUNE:
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For all of you that live on 2211's Bt I sure hope that before you went to bed tonight you made sure that your homes, families, vehicles and other properties were secured. This is
important because there are no police officers patrolling your
neighborhood
tonight. The 4th police district was busy tonight, as it always is,
with criminals acting out and shooting each other. So guess what? They pulled Beat 2211, Beat 2234, Beat 2272, Beat 2206A and Beat 2263B from their
assigned district (yours!) and sent them to answer calls and protect The citizens in the area of 2500 East 79th Street...........................
MANY OF US WHO LIVE OUT HERE WE FORWARDED THIS TO ALD. RUGAI, AND WE DID GET A RESPONSE, AS SHE ASKED THE SUPT. WHY?...HERE'S WHAT THE RESPONSE WAS:
As promised, below is the reponse I received from the Superintendent's
office regarding the incident of June 29th. I will continue to monitor
and hold them to their promise.
Alderman Ginger Rugai
Dear Alderman Rugai,
Your concerns that police resources dedicated to the 22nd District are
being sent out of the District were referred to me by Superintendent
Jody P. Weis for investigation and follow up.
I want to reassure you and your constituents that we do not utilize
resources that are dedicated to an individual district unless there is
an emergency or an overriding need. The Chicago Police Department from
time to time has had to activate what is called an Emergency Plan. In
these rare occurrences resources are drawn from nearby districts in
order to provide coverage for an emergency incident or to assist
district personnel in answering 911 calls. OEMC has established
protocols that will ensure that no individual police district is left
without adequate resources.
Recently there were two emergency incidents in the 4th District. The
first occurred on 29 June 2008 when the police responded to a shots
fired call at 7808 S. Kingston. Upon arrival, police officers found
three fatal gun shot victims and an unruly crowd. In order to protect
the crime scene and investigate the incident police officers needed to
control the crowd. Additional resources were required and three units
were dispatched from the 22nd District. It was anticipated that the
units assigned from the 22nd District would provide short term
assistance. The dispatcher assigned units that were clear of assignments
at the time that assistance was requested by the 004th District. These
units were dispatched at 00:15 hours and were sent back to the 22nd
District at 02:29 hours, a duration of 2 and ¼ hours. Resources from
the 22nd District that were sent included Beats 2206A, 2211, 2234, and
2272. It should be noted that 2234 was dispatched at 01:18 hours to
relieve Beat 2272. The 22nd District had adequate resources to respond
to emergency calls, and to conduct aggressive patrol. A review of calls
for service reveals that at no time during this 2 and ¼ hours did a
backlog of radio assignments occur within the 22nd District.
In addition, the TRU (Targeted Response Unit) was also deployed to the
4th District on 29 June 2008, and numerous TRU officers responded to the
scene. These units assisted 4th District officers, and then were
dispatched to areas where retaliation was anticipated. TRU's mission is
to conduct aggressive patrol in areas of public violence, and to place a
large force of police officers in a concentrated area in order to curb
future acts of public violence. Their primary function is not to
conduct crime scene protection or crowd control; these functions are
specifically designated to officers assigned to District Law
Enforcement.
The second emergency incident occurred on 01 July 2008 when, again in
the 4th District, there were two major incidents that required
additional police resources from nearby police districts. In these
incidents, which occurred approximately 30 minutes apart, multiple
subjects were shot at two different locations. In both incidents the
offenders were captured, and weapons were recovered. Because the second
shooting was retaliation for the first shooting there was a concern that
more retaliatory shootings may occur. With 4th District officers
already assigned to protect multiple scenes, recover evidence, and
arrest as well as transport offenders, it was necessary to draw
resources from surrounding districts in order to prevent another
shooting. A call was put forth for 22nd District officers to respond,
however none were sent due to a major incident in the 22nd District, the
shooting at the rectory of St. Margaret of Scotland.
These emergency incidents that require more police resources than are
assigned to an individual district d
o occur from time to time. In these
incidents, units from the nearby districts are only utilized for the
duration of the incident. These incidents have occurred in the past in
the 22nd District, and additional police resources have been assigned.
Recently, the staff and students of St. Xavier University were
victimized when threatening messages were found on a bathroom wall. The
Chicago Police Department immediately dedicated additional resources to
the campus area without depleting police coverage in nearby districts.
One cause of concern that many of your constituents shared was the
deployment of Beat 2211. I have reviewed that concern and recognize
that Beat 2211 is one of the largest beats in the city, and it is
located in the southwest portion of the district. In the future, if
there is an emergency plan that requires the use of 22nd District
personnel I am directing supervisory personnel to monitor their
resources and only consent to the dispatch of Beat 2211 at a last
resort.
Again, I want to reassure you and your constituents that police
officers assigned to protect the beats of the 22nd District will not be
assigned out of the District unless an emergency situation arises.
Beatrice V. Cuello
Deputy Superintendent
Bureau of Patrol
I DON'T KNOW IF THAT WILL SATISFY EVERYONE, BUT THANKS TO ALD. RUGAI FOR ATLEAST ADDRESSING THE ISSUE..........
Anonymous said...
This guy is without a doubt, the biggest asshole Inspector that I ever encountered on the job in 36 years. He really gets off on finding bullshit and he causes so much unnecessary paperwork. Cant believe nobody has knocked him out yet.
7/16/2008 01:29:00 PM
You're the asshole. Go retire and enjoy your life. Move out of this city and let me get some senority in 016.....
Good article in the Chicago Trib editorial section today. It even refers to the blog.
no question that ISP would help CPD any time we're requested by CPD-our 250000 mile squads probably wouldn't make the trip,so we might need some CTA busses-Good luck,CPD,and much respect
Chicago May Need National Guard Help,Governor Says Chicago,'Out of Control"
This is hot on the national wire and soon to go international. This will be on the worldwide wire shortly,the world will see what they have done to the CPD.
You reap what you sow...
Stop,unjustly firing,suspending,disgracing,indicting and stigmatizing innocent police officers!!!
Off the topic: a certain sergeant that just got dumped (A.G.) from asset forfeiture last period ends up on mids in 023. Guess what happens next. Enough bitching,whining, and who knows what else lands a phone order from Dep. Sup. Peterson sending her back to the same unit this period. WOW! City car back, free gas back, and days too. All this when the patrol division desperately needs sgt's. Nothing has changed on this dept. It's Fu**ing unbelievable. Nice message sent by the brass to everyone else!
Blago added.... We can napalm any area of the City that is needed.
too bad the ISP has no man power. Stay safe guys and keep on keepin on.
how about hiring more cops and training them properly? Oh yeah that idea makes too much sence. If they Impeach fonzy and mumbles the state would be a pleasent place to live.
Sounds like somebody told Blago to retract and iron this out before the story gets out.
Chalkie says " CASH is KING "
Let the city burn. Protect your own hoods. I want to see da Mayor grab his chest! Dont do anything but answer your calls. Ha Ha Ritchie...I hope the burn Indiana street first.
Now is time to step up pressure on daley to pony up for the new contract..there is a sense of panick starting to settle in little richie..his pick..botox jody ain' t what is needed in a big city po-lice dept bombs away there 2016 games
wasn't that embarrassing by the pee wee ..when he couldn't identify who worked the waste on July 3rd?? How about aunt bea for the queen of it is my radio??
i smell an oppertunity for another useless ribbon. ISP - CPD partnership award.
I wonder how the six guardsman that are still in the state are going to like being shipped to Filmorestan, after just getting back from the other hotspots?
Cooter, grab your gun and bring law to the lawless !
Here is an example of the Public Housing 10 hour day Schedule
7th Period-Day off group 1
Off 4
Work 4
Off 4
Work 4
Off 4
Work 5
Off 3
8th period starts
Work 5
Off 3
Work 5
Off 4
It then starts over from the top
As I understand it the reasons given for not implementing this schedule was the department would need more cars and radios as there is a two hour overlap where manpower is doubled.
With the lack of manpower and cars being down that is not a factor, 99 cars become 10-4 cars for these two hours.
Does this sound safer and more effective to you?
Would this schedule lower your stress level and give you more time for your family?
Would morale go up?
Why is the union not presenting this to the City?
Why is the City not using this to raise morale? Do they really care?
Won’t overtime hours go down? Isn’t that what the city wants?
Our Union says they will not negotiate in the media.
We know the media reads this blog; let’s let them know this is what we want and let the good people of Chicago call their alderman and demand it.
Please indicate you want this schedule to be implemented department wide immediately by posting a +1 in your response.
SCC keep up the good work
Keep up the good work brothers, actually I mean no work! Stay united they have killed this job not us! The worst is yet to come and our next contract will be the worst one yet. They will take more away and give us even less. They have sent us many a message over the years of how they feel about the job we do and NOW THEIR MESSAGE HAS BEEN RECEIVED LOUD AND CLEAR!! Their lies, double talk, double standards, back stabing oneway bosses, and their "wr watching you" scare tactics have finally taken hold. Don't go the extra mile for the ungratefull city and leadership. It's all about them and they will never have our backs! Stay united and stay safe! P.S. Thanks for what you did to Cozzie J-fraud!
I swear, they must be working hard to get everyone who may possibly be able to assist them in figuring out just who you guys are so they can stuff you in small pine boxes. Boy am I glad they haven't succeeded yet.
The only way the National Guard would be involved, if they are involved, is with the use of tactical helicopters that are currently used in narcotic operations. No National Guard troops are being considered.
That is the RAID unit out of decatur. They use Kiowas (suped up version of our helicopter)though not chinooks (big dual rotor 44 pax transports) so I don't think they would do much.
Maybe a couple of gunships, or "Spooky" from the good ol' days? Sorry kids, you wouldn't know what that is, since old guys can't tell you anything.
At least ISP has M4s and shotguns in every car...so do most of the burbs. Does anyone remember those ISPERN radios, the ones with the red mic's? Didnt they used to be in the beat cars that bordered the burbs ? Im sure the guys and girls of the burbs woulndnt mind helping out the needy cpd.
You mean the National Guard is not coming? WTF! There goes all my time due slips.
the olympics have been held in Nazi Germany and (to be) red China I dont think a few brown faces showing their asses will deter the committee... besides, they are considering Rio... ever been to Rio? Outside the "safe zone" Im talking? Dont get too excited about our west and south side retards keepipng the olympics at bay just doesnt work that way
You Want To Know How To Stop Crime In Chicago? Give Us Our Contract And You'll See...
What don't they get about getting screwed over time and time again with our contract. I haven't had a raise in nearly four years. I'm coming up on my 15th year, so I can look forward to a small step raise. If you look at the sky rocketing cost of living increase, I've lost nearly 17% of my salary if not more. Now the sales tax is up 10.25% and wr forced to live here WHAT THE FUCK! This coupled with all the BS over the years they have been shoving down our throats about doing police work, how can they expect us to be motivated?
They think the "work slowdown" is bad now just wait til we get screwed on our next contract. Every time our contract expires they take years to give us one and insult us with their offers. It's not just about the money it shows how the city feels about the job we do. Remember the politicians get a cost of living increase built into their slaries and if they need more money they just vote yes to it! Keep it up guys don't give them shit!
I attended TARA about a month ago on 3rd watch.
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job.
None of instructors had any prior experiences that any copper with 20years would have.
Why don't we fill these spots with people with seniority and put the less expereinced officers on the street.
Just a thought.
Y in God's name did they dump Chasen? Somebody please chime in. We are down to about three to four knowledgable bosses...Dugan...Mc Nulty.... well mamybe two you can't count captains don't count FARRELL FARRELL FARRELL>>>>>>>>>>>
If you fucked on this job, on or off duty, what boss would help you out?
Tpr Johnny Ringo said...
I'm coming out of retirement to answer the call. The city needs me and i will put down my Corona, alongside my raft in the pool and save the city. Jody," I'm coming, and Hells coming with me". "You hear me, Hells coming with me"
Say when.
Retired ISP
Governor looks like Howdy Doodie.
I'm packing my A-bag and heading to the city. One question....anybody know of any good fishin' holes near my mo-tel ????
Great Job by all in slowing down and only rushing to help one of our own! we continue to handle thousands of jobs daily and in a professional manner, however we have stopped the dumbass arrests and tickets and made the politicians and citizens undersatnd that without us the city does not function smoothly. They have finally taken notice, lets not be afraid to point out that we have worked without a contract for 2 yrs now and its getting really old. Let us do what we have to do, back us up, pay us what we deserve and then u will see the numbers go back up. But those things will never happen, and i hope i can say that coppers will continue not going above and beyond anymore. Its not worth it
Cooter, we're gunnin for vermin'
I'm just pissed about the Slum Times insult to John Wayne. Bozo would have been a better choice.
Why don't we fill these spots with people with seniority and put the less expereinced officers on the street.
Just a thought.
7/17/2008 05:21:00 PM
I agree. The problem now and always will be in this town is "taking care of the clout babies". All of us that work the street,(and I mean those of us that go from one job to the next,writing reports and making arrests) day in and day out see the waste of manpower and/or resources.
One thing is certain, clout will always rule, this will never change.
Anonymous said...
I attended TARA about a month ago on 3rd watch.
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job.
None of instructors had any prior experiences that any copper with 20years would have.
Why don't we fill these spots with people with seniority and put the less expereinced officers on the street.
Just a thought.
7/17/2008 05:21:00 PM
Magic qualification is "friends of MT". Clout always rules. Academy has several officers under five years on job. Look in copy room. A 2 year wonder, full duty officer in a civilian position.
10 hour days! +1
As a former ISP trooper and a current CPD officer I can tell you that most of the "farm Boys" on the ISP wouldn't last a tour in the jungle. Most are nice guys but street wise they are not. If it aint in the book ISP is lost.....The only other police department that could be worse is the Barrington Hills PD. They actively recruit boy scouts and traffic men. Nice guys but really simple!
Our mission should be to go out, do a good job, and help people. Now let's charge to the sound of gunfire! Over, nothing is over till we say it's over! See what happens when you take Vicodin on an empty stomache.
10 hour days now!!! +1
Now that the BIG GUNS (pardon the pun) are going at it in the news media, mayor midget & blago, trying to lock in their multi-million dollar projects...all city union workers (CPD, CFD, STS/SANS, ETC.) should unite and hit the city/state where it hurts, MONIES!
Pro-active idea: cancel cable, internet, satellite, phone services...STOP GOING TO BARS...have bbqs, family/friend gatherings, cook at home...light candles, etc...anything that generates monies for the city/state/county.
If each household 'downsized' whatever possible AT LEAST UNTIL THE CONTRACTS NEGOTIATIONS ARE COMPLETED, especially while these politicians have their tunnel vision on olympics, casino, children museum, etc.; we might have a chance for a decent contract.
let's demand that CPD maxes out at 10 years, retire at 20 years with 80% like state police & souther IL police depts...
MONIES, MONIES, MONIES...hit them where it hurts.
Let's organize marches with our families during the budget hearings...
FINALLY, WHY IS OUR LEADERSHIP NOT LEADING.
It's time Daley stop using the city's money on defending gun control laws when he should use it on more cops
The problem with using ISP troopers is they are more short handed than we are. The cars they drive are a joke, and before the election, some almost got reposesed. Speaking of which, didn't the gov put a special tax onto some traffic violations to buy new cars? I wonder where that money went?
Governor is Howdy Doody
Elvis, the boy Governor looked exactly like Howdy Doody on the cover of the Sun Times today. With no gonads too. What a sad sack of shit. There is no leader in this entire state sporting a mansized pair. Except for maybe Lisa Madigan. No, not her either. Good luck you guys. But remember, we civilians are not so lucky either. These clowns in all levels of government in this state are chasing our jobs out of here like nobody's business too.
My vote for the known psychopathic muthafucka of the week goes to Roger Davidson, 20. Police (007) caught him pouring gasoline on a flaming BABY raccoon at 5800 S. Laflin to "see what would happen".
The helpless tiny animal was euthanized. Upon conviction, this cocksucker will hopefully get 2-5 inside.
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While an editotial in today's Trib cited SCC, they neglected to condemn the CLOUT that has degenerated the CPD into one gigantic clusterfuck. Could it be that the Trib and other local media actually condone endemic clout babies and incompetent political hack bosses corrupting and demoralizing our entire police department? It's the Chicago Way--and the Fourth Estate doesn't give a fuck.
Ergo, oblivious and apathetic Chicagoans will get the police force that they truly deserve.
A vigilant media has a compelling moral and civic obligation to alert the citizenry that Daley's "management" of the CPD is as crooked as a corkscrew.
Excellence, integrity, ethics, honor, courage and (lack of) leadership are now meaningless. Perception is everything.
So sad. Pathetic. And all but hopeless.
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job
BUT did they have masters degrees????
Very important-my favorites are the degrees from diploma mills that roll the books/maaterials into the tuition- and accept "deferred" payment from the city--so once the member submits their hard earned A-the city picks up the tab for the whole shebang!!!
Gotta wonder how many grades below an A (which the city only pays 75% for--are ever given)
I'm way more afraid of the tax havoc caused by King Richard Shortshanks and Blago the Impaler than I am of violence in the City.
PLEASE,PLEASE ANYONE IN THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.FIND OUT WHERE OUR MISSING 4,000 OFFICERS ARE!THERE IS NO WAY WE ARE ONLY 1-2,000 SHORT.WHERE IS THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
ray ray gunna get the LA 91 riot treatment soon.
Chicago is so fucked and they are even beginning to realize it,too funny...
Keep shitting on your police and see how fast it turns into another Detroit or Cleveland.
Anonymous said...
Tpr Johnny Ringo said...
I'm coming out of retirement to answer the call. The city needs me and i will put down my Corona, alongside my raft in the pool and save the city. Jody," I'm coming, and Hells coming with me". "You hear me, Hells coming with me"
Say when.
Retired ISP
7/17/2008 05:57:00 PM
Bring your ticket book.
As a trooper I want to say that it is no big deal if me and a few of my friends were to come "into" the city and arrest a few people. We do it anyway! We write for branch court, traffic court, and we use area 1, area 2, area 4, area 5, and 016 for processing. The cpd guys who work district that border the xways see us all of the time.
Dont forget, almost all of us are from chicago or the close suburban area. We were born and raised here kids. We even have people on our job married to people on ur job. Many of us were police officers before getting on the ISP.
I do find it somewhat insulting that there are a few of you that talk down about us. Those must be the officers who never see us or really know us. We get guns, drugs, stolen cars, aggravated robbers , and yes, we can still chase. We have rifles and shotguns in our cars and we dont need to use the radio to run a name or a plate. Our computers are up every sunday at midnite.
Finally, if the ISP were to "come in" , it's not a take over! It's a few extra guys making sure all the good guys go home safe at the end of the watch and still do the job we love -lock up shitheads. Our department wouldnt force us - all volunteer group to come in. We will always be short. But we will always be there- either city or suburbs, to lend an extra hand, gun, cage car, set of eyes, or just some emotional support to the cause.
While I know it seems like a slap in the face to you, I wouldnt take it that way. You guys are a little busier than us and a litle help could make the summer go by faster with less burnout.
I dont want one of my cpd friends listed on the Officer Down Memorial Page because someone felt extra help from us wasnt needed.
Another good day! Suburbanite issued tkt, contact card done. Odd parkers assigned, contact cards from a drunk domestic call, a mental assist and another contact card, park check, library check, mall check, summer school dismissal, 2 personals, 1 lunch at my buddies shooting the shit and the ALMIGHTY INSANE MISSION!!!
TOUR DONE, JUMPED IN POOL W/KIDS, HAD A BEER, NICE DINNER AND NOW I'M GOIN TO BED TO DO IT ALL AGAIN TOMORROW!
CAN'T WAIT. GOD BLESS, BE SAFE!!!
IF YOU ARE NOT INTO THIS PROGRAM, YOU ARE NUTS!!! DO ONLY WHAT IS REQUIRED, REMEMBER CONTACT CARDS, CURFEWS, SCHOOL ABSENTEE'S ARE GOLDEN. BUS CHECKS, MISSIONS, FOOT PATROLS SIGNING LOGS AT PARKS,SCHOOLS,LIBRARY'S, HOSPITALS ARE AWESOME. We are doing our JOB!!! Keep up the good work!!
C.P.D. 21st century policing!!!
That gun control sure saves lives!!NOT!!
Chicago has some of the strictist gun control,yet the highest death toll??I wonder what the murder rate is in Montana or Idaho??
At least ISP has M4s and shotguns in every car...so do most of the burbs. Does anyone remember those ISPERN radios, the ones with the red mic's? Didnt they used to be in the beat cars that bordered the burbs ? Im sure the guys and girls of the burbs woulndnt mind helping out the needy cpd.
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Multi Jurisdictional Task Force is the answer. I know that there will lots of skepticism and critical comments about this idea...but it's true.
You could take a core group of WORKING CPD coppers and supplement them with cops from the Cook County Sheriff's Police, ISP and some of the suburbs and have area task forces. You wouldn't leave the districts too short and you would have alot of manpower and resources to work with! Area 5 for instance...Add several CCSPD cops, some ISP troopers and a few cops from Oak Park, Berwyn, Elmwood Park, etc. You have a team of coppers to saturate trouble spots.
We, the Police, are the only ones that recognize jurisdictional borders...Criminals don't give a fuck what side of Austin Ave they commit crime on...they look for opportunity and vulnerability.
It worked down south with CPD, CCSPD, Cal City and south east burb cops...Illiana task force, very successful.
Just a thought!
Wow first a federal take over, now a state take over. Chicago is now officialy in a civil war. The three factions will each occupy a designated area of the city. Each of the three War Lords will enforce matial law in their area as they see fit.
The Federal faction will continue to railroad, arrest and prosecute the City and State police.
The State faction will hammer the fine citizens of Chicago with millions of traffic tickets because the are not really the Police and thats all they know how to do.
The Chicago faction will continue to show up for work write case reports and answer 911 calls. Then sit back wand watch the City self distruct, in the hope that the mayor gets sent to prison or strokes out. All while waiting for a fair contract (no a 1% raise is not fair Mr. Mayor)before the city completely implodes.
Wow this kind of soundslike IRAQ.
We the willing, lead by the unknowing, do the impossible, for the ungrateful.
019th dist. white shirts writing tickets on mids lol.. thats great keep up the good work my brothers and sisters in blue this de policing concept is the best, no stress just eight and hit the gate. show me a new contract beeoches! and to my brothers working the county be safe even though i crossed over im still a jail guard at heart.
I hope the F[L]OP is going to present the percent of the high cost of living here in Chicago, the forced residency, the 6 day work week, and all other issues to the Arbitrator this time, as Chicago is a unique case, and should probably be the highest paid police department in the U.S. for all the bullshit and aggravation we have to deal with.
Maybe a couple of gunships, or "Spooky" from the good ol' days? Sorry kids, you wouldn't know what that is, since old guys can't tell you anything.
7/17/2008 04:23:00 PM
puff the magic dragon.
cobra gun ship
huey with helfires
huey with gatlin gun
ch53 with a .50 cal
ch47 with a .50 cal and mk19 in the back
c130 with a howitzer and gatlin
this is what we need in shitcago.
message to you old timer: retire already after 30 years on the job did you drink and piss all your check at the corner bar. WTF.
I attended TARA about a month ago on 3rd watch.
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job.
None of instructors had any prior experiences that any copper with 20years would have.
Why don't we fill these spots with people with seniority and put the less expereinced officers on the street.
Just a thought.
Maybe because you crusty old farts were to lazy to get off 2nd watch and have no military experience in nbc, military intelligence, and or extensive military training other than boot camp.
just a thought.
NEXT!
"One thing is certain, clout will always rule, this will never change.
7/17/2008 07:57:00 PM"
Thanks for the encouragement.
As a trooper I want to say...........
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I agree. Thanks.
To 7/17/08 10:44pm ISP Trooper,
Well said and very classy. I'm an area one guy and we do see you guys working. Must be nice to have a real career in Law Enforcement. Keep up the good work. Most of us are merely a shadow of what we used to be. I'm absolutely useless and I used to be a hard-working ambitious officer. Once you take a good fucking, its hard to give your heart and soul to your job. I can't even tell people I'm the police anymore because I'm not. I'm a useless beat cop who only comes out of hiding to assist other p.o.'s. And then I have to listen to white shirts tell me "This is the greatest job in the world." Maybe its been good to you but plenty of hard-working blue shirts have been used up making you look good for nothing in return. Can anyone spare a couple bucks? I'm hungry and my CPD salary doesn't cut it.
"message to you old timer: retire already after 30 years on the job did you drink and piss all your check at the corner bar. WTF.
7/18/2008 12:31:00 AM"
Message to asshole, be ye wet behind your ears or just another of daley's ass sucking trolls:
Have a nice day and don't forget to write.
I do find it somewhat insulting that there are a few of you that talk down about us. ... Finally, if the ISP were to "come in" , it's not a take over! ...
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Hey, brother in brown: as with everything on this blog, remember that the opinions expressed in the anonymous comments aren't those held by EVERY cop here in Chicago. Ignore them. There are trolls here. Civilians read and post. Etc. I'm willing to bet that the majority of us don't/wouldn't (if we met you/saw you in our district) look down on/talk down to you. And we definitely don't think that if you come in, that it's a take over. Who the hell would want this shithole of a city for keeps?
Stay safe.
"elect such idiots as Durbin"
come on scc... you know idiots aren't that dumb...
"God bless all who are going"
you mean "god bless if they had to stay"... thay are much safer in iraq or afghan than here in this shit-hole.
Anonymous said...
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job
BUT did they have masters degrees????
Very important-my favorites are the degrees from diploma mills that roll the books/maaterials into the tuition- and accept "deferred" payment from the city--so once the member submits their hard earned A-the city picks up the tab for the whole shebang!!!
Gotta wonder how many grades below an A (which the city only pays 75% for--are ever given)
7/17/2008 10:14:00 PM
Look a little closer and you will discover many receive B and C. Not everyone is guaranteed an A. They must work for it. of course, they would mean you would have to leave your basement apt and open a book. Not everyone is afraid of work. Earn a degree to find another career and leave this city. Now return to your basement room.
Chicago's Murder rate for the last (17) years.
Why all of a sudden the concern?
Why is Chicago becoming a national media focus?
What is going on?
1990: 851
1991: 927
1992: 943
1993: 931
1994: 929
1995: 827
1996: 789
1997: 759
1998: 704
1999: 641
2000: 628
2001: 666
2002: 647
2003: 598
2004: 448
2005: 449
2006: 467
2007: 442
Bahgdad never looked so nice. Are their taxes as high as Cook County?
I wonder what the CPD thinks of Chicago's gun ban? As someone who isn't a cop and thus has no right to defend myself (Daley says the Constitution doesn't apply to him), I'd love to see it go away. I'd also like to see concerned, lawful citizens volunteer some of their time to help the police patrol the community. Unfortunately with the sue-happy criminal element, that'll never be a reality, and you guys will go on taking shit forever without just compensation.
Where is all this goddam tax money going? I ask myself that every time I buy something, pay my exorbitant property taxes (I'm in 016, scheduled for another increase soon, surprise surprise), or nearly flatten my tire on a pothole that goes halfway to fucking China.
It's all going to come to a head soon, and it won't be pretty. I hope the gun ban falls before then so us decent citizens can cover our own asses. Hopefully when that happens you guys look out for yourselves, your families and us (meaning the non-criminals who take pride in our neighborhoods and have personal responsibility)..and leave the rest of the city to burn to the ground.
My vote for the known psychopathic muthafucka of the week goes to Roger Davidson, 20. Police (007) caught him pouring gasoline on a flaming BABY raccoon at 5800 S. Laflin to "see what would happen".
The helpless tiny animal was euthanized. Upon conviction, this cocksucker will hopefully get 2-5 inside.
You all better keep an eye on this mutherfucker because next on his list will be small children and old people.......
do find it somewhat insulting that there are a few of you that talk down about us.
No one I know would talk down to you guys...you guys are some of the best and and I for one would welcome some help at the "Parade for lost children" ie: bud biliken...actually I'd like to see some of those "Gun Ships" at closing time lay down some fire just to help clear the park......well I can dream can'nt I?
To the ISP.....as a CPD officer, I know that we have tons of respect for you guys, you see our S#@$heads all the time driving the expressways and you guys work 99 all the time dealing with them...When i used to work in 002 and the projects were up, and we had a foot, car chase there, you guys were always assisting when nearby, and we the same when you chased them into them...I know i respect you, and most of us also do. There are some coppers that think they are better then their own, so dont let that be your ideas of us..plus a couple of times ii got a break for speeding on expressways and got no ticket, thanks
07/17/2008 10:44 pm. Thank you for the kind words. Trust me the majority of us on this job who have a brain know that it does not matter what badge you wear WE ARE ALL THE POLICE. These guys who like to talk and brag that they are the real police are the same ones who love to tell over and over again the great one bag arrest they make every night and how big and tough they are.The majority of us know that if the shit hit the fan you guys would be there for us in a heart beat so if you guys came in and helped us the majority of us would treat you like family because we know we are all the police and all we really have is each other. To the individuals who talk shit and like to say they are the real police shut the fuck up. If you have to say you are the real police you are not so go back to mamas basement and get a life
Anonymous said...
"One thing is certain, clout will always rule, this will never change.
7/17/2008 07:57:00 PM"
Thanks for the encouragement.
7/18/2008 12:47:00 AM
Its true,lots of talk but no action by everyone.
"As a former ISP trooper and a current CPD officer I can tell you that most of the "farm Boys" on the ISP wouldn't last a tour in the jungle. Most are nice guys but street wise they are not. If it aint in the book ISP is lost....."
I think I remember you from your ISP days. Weren't you that short, balding fat fuck that used to say you were going to be "homicide"? It's a shame that you have no respect for your prior agency. I'll bet you're one of those idiots who claim to be the "real police". I've spent over 27 years with ISP working in Cook County the entire time, and I can only think of a handful of troops in all those years who I would hesitate to work with "in the jungle". Sure, the ghetto is a rough place to work, and my hat is off to all you CPD coppers who are assigned to those areas. But like any other assignment, you learn the area and adapt to the environment. It's not that big a deal.
Stay safe CPD
THIS WORKING NO CLOUT P.O. FROM EDISON PARK SAYS: TO ISP, I HAVE NOTHING BUT THE UTMOST RESPECT AND THE HIGHEST REGARDS FOR YOU. YOU HAVE ASSISTED ME NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE DONE THE SAME. IF I EVER HAD A TRICKY TRAFFIC RELATED QUESTION, AND NEEDED THE CORRECT ANSWER YOUR DISTRICT DES PLAINES OFFICE ALWAYS ASSISTED ME AND NEVER SEEM BOTHERED THAT I HAD CALLED. IN CLOSING I SAY GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND GOD BLESS ALL POLICE OFFICERS.
ALSO REMEMBER JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT.
To 7/18/2008 06:40:00 AM,
Do you think you are going to get another job outside of the public sector with a degree, even an advanced degree, from Calumet College, or Lewis? HaHaHa. Talk to Michelle Engstrom for three minutes and tell me how intelligent she is-emmotionally or otherwise. I can't fault tuition re-imbursement; however, Calumet, Lewis, UIC are fucking jokes. If you don't have a business degree, or IT degree, from Loyola, DePaul, or Northwestern you are virtually unemployable outside of sweeping floors in a 012th District carceneria! Don't get me started......
"Its true,lots of talk but no action by everyone.
7/18/2008 09:47:00 AM"
And yet, no action is having more of an effect than lots of action.
Or haven't you noticed?
Don't worry, the time for action will come.
Think 2011.
"Thanks for the encouragement.
7/18/2008 12:47:00 AM"
Anytime.
Tpr Johnny Ringo said...
I'm coming out of retirement to answer the call. The city needs me and i will put down my Corona, alongside my raft in the pool and save the city. Jody," I'm coming, and Hells coming with me". "You hear me, Hells coming with me"
Say when.
Retired ISP
When you get here, i'll take you to lunch.
They can't use the Illinois National Guard either,most are on overseas deployment in Iraq,Afghanistan,Gitmo,the Horn of Africa,etcetra. God Forbid something serious occurs in Chicago,we will hurt badly.
7/17/2008 12:09:00 PM
At least they'd be able to keep their skills sharpened.
One thing I would NOT do is dog the ISP troopers. They are out there riding 10-99 on every watch and their back up isn't just a block away. I give them credit for doing what they do and I appreciate them.
So for the schmucks out there that are talking shit about the troopers, stick to the people that deserve the shit talk... the politicians, not the troopers.
i work in 003, we see state police all the time and help each other all the time. i remember a few months ago 001 had a chase all the way to 79 and stony, 001, 002, 003, 004, 006, area teams and STATE POLICE were all on scene.
Cpdcoppurr said...
We the willing, lead by the unknowing, do the impossible, for the ungrateful.
7/17/2008 11:50:00 PM
Now that should be a T-shirt.
Awesome
Anonymous said...
I do find it somewhat insulting that there are a few of you that talk down about us. ... Finally, if the ISP were to "come in" , it's not a take over
ISP, I'm sure you have dickheads on your job too.
Stay safe my brother, and if you get sent to Chi-town to help out, just stop and have a cup of coffee. We don't need our arrest numbers to go up while we are negotiating our contract thru the blog.
TO: Anonymous said...
As a trooper I want to say that it is no big deal if me and a few of my friends were to come "into" the city and arrest a few people. We do it anyway! We write for branch court, traffic court, and we use area 1, area 2, area 4, area 5, and 016 for processing. The cpd guys who work district that border the xways see us all of the time.
Well put Troop, my hats off to you and I salute all those in the smokey hat....We take care of each other, I'm go to Springfield to teach and I'll see you at the Pier, I've got the first one...
CPD Instructor
Anonymous said...
"As a former ISP trooper and a current CPD officer I can tell you that most of the "farm Boys" on the ISP wouldn't last a tour in the jungle. Most are nice guys but street wise they are not. If it aint in the book ISP is lost....."
Rejected from a premier unit and turned to CPD. Now you are a bitter little man. Those farm boys do a great job working 10-99 with little if any assistance. How many passes have off duty CPD received on expreeways? In closing, STFU!!
The State faction will hammer the fine citizens of Chicago with millions of traffic tickets because the are not really the Police and thats all they know how to do.
**You are an idiot
Signed... CPD
You Want To Know How To Stop Crime In Chicago? Give Us Our Contract And You'll See...
**It's gonna take more than that. A contract may get you a measly raise and get some of your other benefits TAKEN from you. But the big picture is JFed screwing over coppers so even with a great contract, I'm done til he's gone!
SCC is correct,ISP doesnt have the muscle,never did.They are just like every other angency now,meter maids.
**You are an idiot! They would be there in a heartbeat if you ever needed them. Get your head out of your ass, stupid.
Signed... CPD
TO 7/17/2008 10:44:00 PM
Thanks for your refreshing and kind words. We welcome your support and appreciate and admire your professionalism. Stay Safe!
Typical five year wonder with no respect for age nor seniority. I cannot wait for retirement.
Just a thought.
Maybe because you crusty old farts were to lazy to get off 2nd watch and have no military experience in nbc, military intelligence, and or extensive military training other than boot camp.
just a thought.
NEXT!
Anonymous said...
I cannot accept that some of the instructors have less than five years on the job
What possible nexus do you think exists between terrorism and writing parking tickets or saving squirrels in 016 or some other northside district?
Do you think it is relevant that some of the instructors, while lacking 20 years pushing a fucking beat car, have decades of experience in the military and in terrorism related MOSs?
I too was at TARA 3rd watch in the recent past and was astounded at the pedigrees that some of the instructors possessed. Actually, I was sort of proud that this organization, CPD, could actually put its hands on a group of young, bright people deliver a highly professional program.
Oh, and if you had been awake when the instructors introduced themselves you would have heard that not all of them went to Jerry lewis or Javier Universities.
Let's see:
Anbar: 6 policemen murdered in line of duty in just the last 6 weeks.
Chicago: 1 policeman murdered in line of duty since 2002. Population about twice that of Anbar.
I recognize that Michelle Malkin hates both Iraqis and police.
I'll assume that you were just unaware. But please don't go repeating the bullshit and hatred she spouts.
Do you think you are going to get another job outside of the public sector with a degree, even an advanced degree, from Calumet College, or Lewis? HaHaHa. Talk to Michelle Engstrom for three minutes and tell me how intelligent she is-emmotionally or otherwise. I can't fault tuition re-imbursement; however, Calumet, Lewis, UIC are fucking jokes. If you don't have a business degree, or IT degree, from Loyola, DePaul, or Northwestern you are virtually unemployable outside of sweeping floors in a 012th District carceneria! Don't get me started......
Companies can give two fucks about what school you went to. You are either capable of doing the job or you arent. Its all the same once you are in the workforce. These schools are all accredited and are held to the same standards. You are probably one of those guys that still go to Rita football games arent you? And argues my high school is better than yours.
I recognize that Michelle Malkin hates both Iraqis and police.
I'll assume that you were just unaware. But please don't go repeating the bullshit and hatred she spouts.
We'll assume that you didn't read what we wrote - those were Malkin's commentators.
We assume you have stats and quotes to show Malkin hates the police and Iraqis - we await your proof.
We'll also assume you're a typical liberal troll who can't hold with the opinion that a minority woman could possibly be conservative in her thoughts.
Asshat.
To
"Typical five year wonder with no respect for age nor seniority. I cannot wait for retirement."
Neither age, nor seniority are adequate substitutes for ability and specialized training you old bastard!!!
Maybe a couple of gunships, or "Spooky" from the good ol' days? Sorry kids, you wouldn't know what that is, since old guys can't tell you anything.
7/17/2008 04:23:00 PM
Maybe you should listen to some of the young kids that have been to war. Anyone who did more than one tour in Vietnam was considered a bad ass. How about the kids today doing three to five tours, some fifteen months long? Try being less bitter and give credit where it's due. They're not all clueless because they aren't from your generation.
One thing I would NOT do is dog the ISP troopers. They are out there riding 10-99 on every watch and their back up isn't just a block away. I give them credit for doing what they do and I appreciate them.
So for the schmucks out there that are talking shit about the troopers, stick to the people that deserve the shit talk... the politicians, not the troopers.
7/18/2008 03:38:00 PM
Stop talking shit about the troopers ... save that for the firemen .....
Our gunships are Apaches instead of Hueys or Cobras (Unless you are a Marine) and we have AC-130's instead of AC-47's. Other than that, the only difference between you and I is that I NEVER refer to the time I spent in Iraq as "the good old days", even if I'm trying to be witty on a blog. THe blood you shed over in Vietnam in no redder than the blood we shed in our war. I would hope that a veteran would share mutual respect for men and women who served after him. You should be ashamed of youself.
I too was at TARA 3rd watch in the recent past and was astounded at the pedigrees that some of the instructors possessed. Actually, I was sort of proud that this organization, CPD, could actually put its hands on a group of young, bright people deliver a highly professional program
I guess you were the instructor with three years on the job. If working a beat car is just about writing parkers then do us a favor...leave the job now. Patrol is about many things like, being a preliminary investigator, dispute managers and code enforcers, etc. I guess you were another do-nothing taking a spot of a real soldier.
Get more time in patrol so you understand the job!
Preliminary investigator? Code enforcer? Dispute manager? Try baby sitter-it fits better!!
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