No More Excuses (UPDATES!)
Even the weather is cooperating:
UPDATE: More pics:
Off to Daley Plaza - the crowd is so big it's moving in fits and spurts.
UPDATE: Channel 7 says "a few hundred"
Evidently, Channel 7 is full of shit again, from Goudie on down.
- Thursday... Cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the morning...then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Looks like protest time will be decent enough for marching. We will try to update as possible. Anyone taking pictures, e-mail them to us and we'll post the good ones.
Good luck and we'll see you there.
UPDATE: We're going to try something never before attempted in the history of SCC - updates from the scene. Actually, we tried it once, but it was a crime scene, it was busy, it was impossible. This might not be. The only trouble is, we can't really check e-mail or post pics live. Ouruniform allowance we mean salary economic reality doesn't allow us to afford a really snazzy phone. Anyway, we're headed over to the 001 parking lot, then a free CTA ride. Good thing we've got that parking permit so Sergeant Deputy doesn't tow the car.
UPDATE: Talk from the scene, word is the 008 District bus had to go back for seconds, there were so many people.
UPDATE: Talk from the scene, 016 reports almost 100 people at Habetler Bowl when the bus arrived.
UPDATE: The picket line reaches reaches all the way around City Hall. Laugh that one off Shortshanks. A number of coppers are saying that Goudie's hit job on behalf of the mayor was the last straw. Thanks Chuck!
UPDATE: WBBM is saying "thousands" of police. Seeing as how the Police Department always overestimates crowd sizes for special events and the media underestimates if the mayor tells them to, we're comfortable saying the crowd is in excess of 2,000. Anyone from FOP doing a head count?
UPDATE: Live Pic!
Send what you got. We'll get to what we can.Good luck and we'll see you there.
UPDATE: We're going to try something never before attempted in the history of SCC - updates from the scene. Actually, we tried it once, but it was a crime scene, it was busy, it was impossible. This might not be. The only trouble is, we can't really check e-mail or post pics live. Our
UPDATE: Talk from the scene, word is the 008 District bus had to go back for seconds, there were so many people.
UPDATE: Talk from the scene, 016 reports almost 100 people at Habetler Bowl when the bus arrived.
UPDATE: The picket line reaches reaches all the way around City Hall. Laugh that one off Shortshanks. A number of coppers are saying that Goudie's hit job on behalf of the mayor was the last straw. Thanks Chuck!
UPDATE: WBBM is saying "thousands" of police. Seeing as how the Police Department always overestimates crowd sizes for special events and the media underestimates if the mayor tells them to, we're comfortable saying the crowd is in excess of 2,000. Anyone from FOP doing a head count?
UPDATE: Live Pic!
UPDATE: More pics:
Off to Daley Plaza - the crowd is so big it's moving in fits and spurts.UPDATE: Channel 7 says "a few hundred"
Evidently, Channel 7 is full of shit again, from Goudie on down.Labels: contract stuff, FOP
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
348 Comments:
Hey lets maybe march into city hall and lock up a few alderthieves for the fun of it! And if we catch daley lock hiss ass up also! Patrick Fitzgerald give us a heads up when you come for the anti-christ daley and his 50 sheep! I would be proud to assist you!!
Got the video camera packed up and ready to go! I even convinced my babys' momma to come on out with the pups!
Then when it's done, we're gonna walk down Michigan Ave, even though we ain't go no money, and go window shoppin'!
Tip the bus driver well, he/she might discover we are people too.
Chuck Goudie has no integrity left whatsoever. He has definitely screwed you guys over and has earned favor with shortshanks ! I was through with him about a year ago when he followed a woman From Chucks gun shop in Riverdale all the way back to the southside and with the cameras rolling started beating on the womans door asking if she knew that having a handgun was illegal in the city of Chicago !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets face it, there are no real reporters left in this city !
Hey Beale what about all the extra money you got from park district hot dog stands????????????
Finally we are not separated by gender, race, units, clout, rank. DALEY has SHIT on us all at once. FUCK HIM, how about we sue to be able to live lets say 20 miles outside the city. Lets, see what happens to the tax base in Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Chatham, Pill Hill, Hegwish, Garfield Park, and thats just on the south side. How about we all take time off using what little FLSA time we have, because non FLSA time can be denied after the suit is finallized. How about we all go to school and have the city pay for it. HOW about we all refuse to work special, at the airport, and CTA for one week. That will hurt our pockets, but remember a little monetary pain is nothing compared to letting mumble mouth know that we are very much needed. Remember our safety when responding to shooting. Drive at a safe speed, and remember they don't pay us to aggressively police, that is no longer a respected police policy. Tickets, impounds, ANOV's generate money for the city that is headed by a person who could give a fuck about us. Lastly, my family has been told if i meet the messenger of death in the line of duty that LITTLE BASTARD is not to speak at my Funeral, nor is the FBI SAC who is now impersonating a CPD officer, only a CPD boss who has been a police officer that graduated the Academy, and was at one point a PPO.
Be SAFE, and see you Today at City Hall.
Thanks SCC...for everything. I REALLY hope every single cop who is not working shows up. We all sit in front of our computers and bitch about this, bitch about that, tomorrow we get the chance to be heard. Any officer that doesnt show should be ashamed of himself.
I will be there I dont care what impact it has on my career. I will still have my family, my pride and my love for this city that my family has been part of since the 1860s. I will not cave in to Da Mayo and I will fight for FAIR government till my last breath. END OF MONARCHY 2011!!!!!!!!!
We have made traffic stops, arrested low-life criminals, done traffic enforcement, protected crime scenes,and done everything else that our job has required. Don't let the weather or anything else stop you from coming out. As the old saying goes, "NO ONE CAN WALK ON YOUR BACK IF YOU'RE STANDING UP". STAND UP. Let's do this and do it right!
I would walk through 10 miles of broken glass, barefoot, just to be at this march.
I'm soooo sick of the hypocrites at city hall. After the parking-meter fiasco and other Daley blunders, the public is finally becoming fed up, too. Stroger, Quinn and Daley will be history soon. It's time for new blood. These hacks gotta go!!!
I'll be there with bells on!
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
It's on.
I'm going 100%. Not much sleep in me the past 3 days with court and work everyday, but I'm still going.
Shame on those that don't go and dont have to work or have no court. shame shame shame. don't ever bitch about nothing work related then.
FOP should have been doing this march and picket each and every time the contract doesnt get settled on time.
bring a hoodie, bring a raincoat, bring an umbrella. the fight must go on.
I hope the fop signs are decent and hit many topics.
mayor daley, you sir if you don't show are a coward.
This is from a previous thread but dead on:
Just a couple of simple questions...ever had a gun pointed at you at work??? Ever been shot at??? Ever been bitten by a rabid, AIDS infested crackhead??? ever been in a knock down dragout brawl for your life, then been second guessed by every Monday morning quarterback for "using too much force" to save your damn life??? No!!! And I'll bet you make more money, and have better benefits, for doing 20 hours of work per week. Must be nice to live in complete safety, and constantly question those who you could not possibly survive without, yet could not possibly take the place of...how do you jackals sleep at night???
4/01/2009 08:00:00 PM
Could you imagine being chuck goudie right now. Every single cop in the city is hoping to catch his ass doing the littlest thing wrong. No more plays chuckie boy!
"DICK DALEY BEFORE DALEY DICKS YOU!"
STAND TALL,WALK PROUD
I wish I would have thought of this earlier...
We should have got some guy who is a giant, someone who is head and shoulders above everbody in a crowd...
Dress him in a black full body leotard, with mittens and a full coverage hood, and outline the whole outfit with 2 inch reflective tape, hand him the American Flag and do a high-steppin' march...CHALKIE LEADS THE PARADE!!
Now that would make the front page!
I may make that costume for my kid at Halloween.
i hate to say it, other than the title of the piece it was almost fair.. remmeber you pushed the protest partly due to this issue and chuckie followed up ...
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Almost fair? I watched it and I don't remember it being fair at all. If by adding the firemen to the story to "balance" it out and not make it like a pure police bashing story, it wasn't even that.
In fact, the use of the word "fair" would be incorrect. That so-called I-Piece Investigation was totally one sided from a journalistic point of view. My god! That editing room must of sounded like the floor of the old stock yards what with all the cutting that must have gone on.
Good luck today guys and gals! Stand tall and stand strong!
~Hopeful future CPD
I feel sorry for the local media outlets on missing out on a great story today. The ones that are going to cover it are the national and international news organizations that are in town.
I'm pretty certain the BBC and CNN are going to love this!
2009 A YEAR OF RESULTS
I charged my wife's small palm size digital HD cam last night. Can't wait to get down there. I hope Big Bird tries to stop me from exercising my rights on the public way. Dress warm everyone. Stay professional!
If my douche bag commander and watch commander dont march with us fuck them. SCABS.
Make sure to inform ALL THE HOMELESS that there is FREE FOOD,BOOZE,ROOMS at the FAIRMONT HOTEL 200 N. COLUMBUS.Assist them on to the trains so that can't miss this huge event.
Cezar Chevez has a holiday in California for working to get more money and better benefits for non American grape pickers. The democrats and commie media love Chevez. Why are we bad for asking for fair cost of living increase?
It's on like donkey kong.
Lawfully vent your rage against this bully piece of shit at 11 AM. LaSalle and Washington. Cowardly, brain-dead pussies need not apply.
Exercise your protected First Amendment rights and send this corrupt tyrant an unequivocal message: DEMAND DALEY'S RESPECT FOR "CHICAGO'S FINEST"!
"Ninety percent of life is just showing up".
Gloomy,cold,and the threat of getting soaked by nature.It pretty much sounds like our job description.PLEASE GET OFF THE FENCE AND COME OUT BY THE 100'S!!!!
What a great day! After marching the idea of pops and a roaring fireplace sound great.
Good luck to all of you.
~ A supportive citizen
MORE PROBLEMS FOR BLAGO AND DALEY! NEWS OUT SOON ABOUT PATTY AND REESTATE AND MELL
Will you guys and gals have to wear Groucho disguises to keep the Midget and J-Fed guessing?
Last Night on Channel 11 "Chicago Tonight" had the 5th Congressional District Candidates. I made an announcement on this live interview that I would be attending the Chicago Police Picket down at city Hall, because our Police need a contract!!
SEE YOU THERE!! Rain or Shine.
Rosanna Pulido
5th Congressional District Candidate.
www.rosannapulido2009.com
For those of you who have not visited my website,
Please read the article about when I went down to City Hall to Speak out in Support for Chicago Police Officers back in AUGUST 2008 in front of Chicago Police Brass, and Anarchist Hispanic Aldermen who want to throw the Police under the bus in favor of Illegal Aliens.
Bring it on!
Just had to check in b4 I leave my home to catch the bus to the picket, and say GOD Bless the CPD in our endeavors 2day!!!
Anonymous said...
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
4/02/2009 01:49:00 AM
Would that be leo trying to put a stop to it? I ride a harley owned a gym but forgot what drug dealer I sold it to! WOOOOOOO
(OT) To the 2 "kids" in unit 051! stop bitching "were leaving" there are openings in 022 bid kids bid! Or maybe go back to 004 where you could work for your guy moran who was dumped! He brought you here left your still here, your the "hardest working coppers in the unit"! If not please STFU you idiots!
If I get a bunch of coffeedrinkers to protest the price of Starbuck's Coffee outside the Bean in Millenium Park, do you think they will lower the price. Gotta go, must organize that.
A ticket blitz is good, but only for business people. The bosses can't complain because you are writing movers, All the tickets will be dismissed so it won't hurt the drivers personally and the city will not get any revenue. Business owner aka campaign donors lose money because their drivers have to appear on company time to get the ticket dismissed and there is big disruption at the bullshit traffic court.
let's do it!
Well boys and girls, nothing is ever going to change in this town, until the back of the machine is broken and honest people are elected into the city government. That is simply not going to happen unless the personal safety of decent candidates can be assured. Every election, who runs against the mayor ? A storefront minister, a former terrorist, a clown. Why doesn't anyone electible run ? Because they would be run out of town on a rail if they tried. Do you think the fed is going to do anything to stop the corruption ? Who got Obama elected and who bought themselves four more years of a free hand to rape and pillage ? You know the answer to that question and you know that Fitzgerald is never going to come for Daley. All the feds are going to do is eliminate opposition to Daley as they have in the past.
If you want to win something tangible for yourselves and your children use your influence as community leaders to back honest government. Find people in your community to run for office against the corrupt machine. Support them and protect them from intimidation.
Mayor Daley will continue to lord over us as he always has as long as we let him.
Well, thanks Sergeants. Everyone else: Lts, Capts, even the state FOP backs the picketing but you ass-kissers refuse to endorse the action. Way to solidarity boys.
The OIC is staying at the Fairmont Hotel in case anybody wants to know. By the way CPD escort officers were instructed to have no communication or contact with the OIC members.
And the security provided to the members is from a private security firm, the same firm that is owned by an alderscum's brother.
Hey Fitzgerald please do something.
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
i heard the same, but can't confirm.
Anonymous said...
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
4/02/2009 01:49:00 AM
True!!
Or they will be dumped!!!
www.rosannapulido2009.com
SHe should be mayor!!!
Blago will be indicted later today. per 890 am. Welcome to Chicago
aprox 2,000 and more buses on the way. per 890 am
mancow covering LIVE!
Leo has NOTHING to do with MSF...you idiot...
Is the protest at 11 or 12? I want to come check it out on my break.
4/02/2009 01:49:00 AM
True!!
Or they will be dumped!!!
4/02/2009 10:09:00 AM
Let em dump ya! Fuck em they can dump the whole unit!
City Hall Pay Hikes Pad Six-Figure SalariesChicago Reader lists pay raises for city's managers
By PEGGY CASSIDY
Updated 12:45 PM CDT, Wed, Apr 1, 2009
Related Topics:Chicago City Hall | Chicago Reader Inc.
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The city's broke, but City Hall managers are still taking home a healthy paycheck.
It's widely known that jobs are being cut at Chicago's City Hall, which means there are fewer people for department managers to manage, although not necessarily less work for them to do.
Still, the Chicago Reader's Clout Street posted an interesting list of department heads, increases to their six-figure salaries and the number of staff members they've lost to budget cuts.
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Dear IOC: Don't Pick Us
Of the top 67 earners on the city's payroll this month, 12 have received promotions since last August, the Reader reports. The other 55 didn't -- but 31 of them still received 3 percent raises, which worked out to between $4,320 and $5,160 each per year.
No wonder we're paying more to park at the meters around town.
Copyright Chicago Reader
mancow is coming down as of 1050 am to join you.
top story, channel 7 news at 11.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
4/02/2009 01:49:00 AM
True!!
Or they will be dumped!!!
4/02/2009 10:09:00 AM
GREAT! then get dumped and sue the crap out of the city- we have first amendment rights just like everybody else!!!
SPECIAL UNITS WERE GIVEN THE "TALK" ABOUT ATTENDING THE PROTEST. WOW! LET'S SEE WHO ACTUALLY GETS DUMPED IN THE NEAR FUTURE!!!
Cezar Chevez has a holiday in California for working to get more money and better benefits for non American grape pickers. The democrats and commie media love Chevez. Why are we bad for asking for fair cost of living increase?
Cesar Chavez was very anti- illegal immigration. He worked for american farm workers. Many of his worst confrontations were with illegals. Wikipedia is your friend. Keep up the good fight, you deserve it.
ABC7 @ 11:30 claims there are a few hundred Officers on scene.
I'm on medical and despite my best efforts, can't be there but I'm proud to see the turnout on tv. (My family is there in my place) However can someone tell me why donahue is interviewed saying that we support the olympics and that they would be good for chicago? First, our protest has nothing to do with our opinions on the olympics. Second, last I checked most of us DON'T want them here. Way to go donahue...speaking bullshit for all of us...again.
To cheer everyone up, you must watch this piece from the Detroit News
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090402/METRO08/904020395/To+urban+hunter++next+meal+is+scampering+by
GREAT FUCKIN turn out!
Just a couple of simple questions...ever had a gun pointed at you at work??? Ever been shot at??? Ever been bitten by a rabid, AIDS infested crackhead??? ever been in a knock down dragout brawl for your life, then been second guessed by every Monday morning quarterback for "using too much force" to save your damn life??
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Why bother. No matter what is said about this job and those who do it, we will always hear the choir sing "That's the job.....if you don't like it quit."
You know no one likes the police....UNTIL THEY NEED US. Once the problem goes away they want us to go away.
We stop writing parkers and ANOVS and what happens? The city wants to hire armed guards to patrol business areas and write parkers and ANOVS.
The only way to stop all this is for Fitzgerald to indict that sanctimonious POS otherwise known as da mayor. And maybe take some of those alderthieves with him.
God, please let me live to see the day when Daley gets indicted. I see him acting like Ryan; "I'm too old and too sick to go to prison." That will truely be a good day.
We are here!
http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=57058@wbbm.dayport.com
top story on EVERY station at 11am & noon. 5,7, fox & WGN. Great job everyone.
I haven't seen any national or international coverage yet. When this hits the big screen the Mayor might pay attention to us.
Sgt Drapiewski Mass Transit
I saw you on the news and in SCC's online pics.
Thanks for showing the Sergeants support for the FOP
You know Shortshanks took the IOC Committee out through a tunnel where they wouldn't see us. Just to look at the bean in fucking millenium park or whatever the hell it's called. Hey IOC- the "bean" looks like something I defecated this morning.It only cost us taxpayers 10 Million Dollars plus. Duck down in your limos when you go into Englewood. Since Shanks hasn't passed the common sense gun law that he and play priest Fr. Phleger- who the Archdiosce would love to dump, almost cost President Obama the election- have failed to pass, please get down. The bangers still know the law is not in effect yet. Hopefully Chuck Goudie will keep his head in Shortshanks' ass so he suffers no head wounds. Hey Chas Goodie-you're a piece of S HIT you suck ass bitch. You look like a RAT! Honestly how can you be on a newscast? You look like a fucking RAT!!! Now Kathy Brock-a different story. Consensus is that her and Val Warner on Channel 9 are the 2 most "watchable" anchors in Chicago.
Let's go picket outside Beale's house and then move on to Goudie's house next and show everyone where these assholes live. Let's bring the war to where they find their peace so they will have exactly what they give everyone else....NO PEACE!!!!
Great Job!!!!
To all those who came, you got hosed by the media... Chanel 7 showed film early on when there weren't a lot of officers marching, and Channel 9 did the same, adding insult to injury in their "update" at 12:45 referred to you as "several hundred"
You did get a fair shake from Fox News, better estimates and current photos.
I didn't have a chance to catch CBS or NBC
Remember this when ABC or WGN needs any type of favor
A great day for the police... you needed to show that you were united, and you definitely did!
A Supportive Boss
Turnout was HUGE!!!!
Can you hear us NOW, Mr Mayor??!!
Dear Mayor Dailey! Your not like your father and you never will be! YOUR FATHER BACKED THE POLICE AND TOOK CARE OF US! YOU NEVER HAVE AND NEVER WILL!!!!! My Father was a former Chicago cop and he worked under your father and even knew him personally. It didn't get him promoted and he didn't kiss ass or play politics. He worked his 27 years as a Patrolman and had some special details but he was a true blue cop. You will never get that respect from your current officers.
Funny how the Noon news showed a picture of only about 10 guys just standing there doing nothing with no signs. Then went on to say there were less than a hundred Officers there? Is there a TV news station in Shitcago with the nerve to tell the truth; think not. Going the way of the daily DALEY RAGS? GOOD RIDDANCE!
I'm looking at your posts and pictures from Afghanistan and it's awsome to see the huge turnout. Keep it going guys and gals! Hopefully we'll have the contract settled by the time I get home!
I was oozing pride in the CPD as I walked with my brethren. Too cool to see Mancow hangin with our SWAT guys ! Mancow is pro-police and deserves our listen tomorrow AM890 9AM - 11AM .
To all the OZINGA cement trucks that showed their support with their waves and loud horns......never another ticket to you guys ! Thanks .
Guys and Gals ....... OZINGA cement trucks to get Professional Courtesy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great turnout, everyone acted professional. they have no ammo against us. felt proud, 1st time in a long time. the sleeping giant is awake.
GREAT turnout from 004! Made me proud to work there.
On my way home from the march now. Proud to be cpd! Had fun guys! Everone was there . Even chalkie.
Fuck Daley.
There were numerous Sgts supporting the Officers that really get the job done. Despite the Sgt Union non offical stance I must admit I saw the Sgt's well represented from several Districts but not many from Units.
I took a hike downtown today and was pleased to see the turnout that arrived at city hall.Great Job to all you men and women that attended. Channels 2 and 32 gave everyone a decent shake. The other turds suck. I retired as a sergeant and I'm truly ashamed of the stance the hacks at the sergeant's union took. Way to divide the ranks even more, assholes. For the sergeants that attended you are to be commended and need to unseat your reps or lack there of. Stay safe out there and I hope you get what you deserve.
I will vote for that actually fights to get you guys a fair contract. Pessimistically I think I'm never going to vote for an incumbent in Cook County.
To the officer who stated "Old man Daley backed us and took care of us" Are you retarded or on drugs? The old man was as big an asshole to the police as junior ever was.
The ONLY Mayor who ever cared for and took care of the police was Jane Byrne
Just got back from the march what a beautiful turnout. We got there at about 1030 and the building was already surrounded. How insignificant was that? Keating, Daley's bitch constantly on the phone giving his updates. Saw Fran Spielman, damn she looked like death warmed over in that tan trench coat. Neil Steinberg, what a weasel looking little fucker. Tried to engage one of our guys in conversation until I told him don't talk to that fucking wife beater. Fuck you Neil! Good showing by the Chaplains and some of the bosses, wont call you out but we know who you are the good one's. Thanks everyone for showing up!
i just got back from the rally. It's the first time in a year that I was truly proud to be a Chicago Police Officer. To all those that attended or at work, court -- god bless. Now time to eat, and head to work and do nothing except answer calls.
VERY NICE TURNOUT!!!
WISH IT WAS BIGGER, BUT VERY NICE OVERALL.
wow.
This just takes Daley's "Get Real" comment and shoves it back in his face.
Good luck officers!
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-04-02-3147421693_x.htm
usatoday has count at 1,500
a shame it has to come to this.
WOW over 3000 people! That's half the department!
godspeed
Great coverage on fox news. They are fair and balanced stated that crowd was in the thousands and actually spoke to some officers.
absolutely no truth to the MSF rumors...we were there with our brethren!
Just got back. Outstanding event. Can't wait to march again. When is the next one?
SCC need ur email. Got a great pic
well some hope has returned to my soul!
I WATCHED AS PEOPLE IN WHEEL CHAIRS AND CANES WALKED MULTIPLE TIMES AROUND CITY HALL.
I VIEWED A FEW WHITE SHIRT AND LT'S IN THE CROWD TOO.
THE FOP SIGNS WERE OK I GUESS.
SPIRITS WERE HIGH!
THE REPORTERS SURE DO ASK DUM QUESTION!
WHY AM I HERE! DUH!
EVEN A TERRORIST BAKCED US UP?
Great turnout! Huge response from all units (except gangs & MSF). Even saw a few bosses (Lts. and one Capt.) in the crowd...thanks for your support! How ya like us NOW, Mayor DALEY? We made a difference today, and I was proud to be a part of it!! Let's do it AGAIN, at the DALEY RESIDENCE!
what a great crowd!!! Everyone was in good spirits and things went well. It was nice of the bosses to show up in uniform to support us. I thanked them for showing.
I was proud to be there today. I hope hizzoner's blood pressure rose just a couple of points as we surrounded the building. And I really hope he heard us chant, "Daley sucks."
A great showing by PO's, SGT's, LT's, retired CPD, family and all others. We rocked their world. At least 3000-4000 showed. We are united. Sex, race and age was not in the crowd. It was all blue. Let Shortshanks play this down. There are thousands of pictures and video showing the real number. FYI, Ald. Beale's office # is 773-785-1100. Just in case anyone wants to call him and thank him.
We were all going to call at the same time on my bus. Whoever was knocking the march and going for the under, the special today at your local restaurant is CROW. To all my fellow marchers, what a great showing. But we had fun. Worth the few hours. Let's get another one going at Shortshank's house.
about 2000 ??????? that is awesome out of 7200, figure 2000 on duty maybe so that is almost half of the available cops I hope it works and if they take away your availability pay do not settle for lesss than 15% shift differential if you are at 60G a year that will be 9G more most trade labor unions have 15% in their city contracts
Plenty of stand up bosses at the picket! Great job guys and gals.
I was there my estimation 2,500+|- showed up. When I showed up via cta bus it was packed shoulder to shoulder. Can we get some noise makers and some bullhorns next time to get our message through. Ready to do it again next week.
Let the International Olympic Committee know how you feel:
http://www.olympic.org/uk/utilities/registration_uk.asp?prm_action=req
I am really proud of you guys and gals...... You all did an awesome job!!! The news reached down here in Kentucky!!!!!! It is national!!!! CPD is sticking together like never before, it makes me proud to say I am a retired Chicago Police Offider.
God Bless the Brother and Sisters of The Chicago Police Department!!!
Even from my throne on the 5th floor, Car 47 looked constipated.
Estimate of between 3,500 - 4,000 turnout
Phenomenal! Absolutely a fantastic turnout!
Father Nangle, Rabbi Wolf, thank you.
Gold Star families were there also, God Bless every one of them, one woman I spoke with was there with her daughter, her father, Patrolman Joseph F. Ferguson, was killed in the line of duty in 1968 and she took a few minutes to come downtown to support the officers. An incredible show of support.
Thank you!
4/02/2009 09:37:00 AM
There were several Sergeants there anyway
I know a couple of sarges from 022 were at the march, as was sgt. o'shea from 007 2nd watch. Really gained a lot of respect though for Captain Trahanas 0f 007 2nd watch for being there. Also Lt. Fidler from 007 2nd watch. Thanks to our bosses for having our backs
Despite the medias Pavlovian lap dog response, we were most definitely heard and seen where it counts. A few Alderman and their staff were definitely taking notes. Judge Locallo even made his presence known. Too many politicians saw what a couple thousand coppers did today. Did we scare them? Not really, but they definitely noticed the writing on the wall.
Well, thanks Sergeants. Everyone else: Lts, Capts, even the state FOP backs the picketing but you ass-kissers refuse to endorse the action. Way to solidarity boys.
4/02/2009 09:37:00 AM
FYI there were many Sgt's who were there today. Just because the association didn't back the idea, that didn't mean we had to agree. By the way it was a great turnout and I put the number closer to 4,000 not a couple of hundred.
From a Sgt that was there!
I can honestly say today I am PROUD to be Chicago Police Officer. I was there and will never forget it. Thank you to everyone who organized this and showed up.
I am on the Mobile Strike Force. I was there. I was proud to be there. Just because I work for a unit that was created by Weis does not mean that I forget our brotherhood and what it means. I don't approve of Weis or the mayor. I don't care about their perception. I am proud of the turnout. Nice work guys.
By the way, I was never told by MSF not to show up, but I am sure they didn't want us to come out.
great turnout! i hope this happens at least once a week until we get a contract - but not only a contract how about a little fuckin' respect?!
AWESOME JOB!
Excellent piece on WBBM 780AM at 1430 hours. Said it was "thousands". Very positive sounding.
national news:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-04-02-3147421693_x.htm
and
http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5316OH20090402
There were too many police for the bus from 022. Dozens of officers walked over to the Metra and took the train down. The F/1 conductor comped us and wished us well.
Thank you Metra.
C L T V NEWS SAYS COUPLE OF HUNDRED SHOWED
I SAW SOME CLOSE BROTHERS FROM STRIKE FORCE THERE WAHTEVER THEY WERE TOLD THEY STILL SHOWED.PITTY COULDNT SAY THE SAME ABOUT MOST OF MY WATCH ONLY SAW A FEW.
Great stuff there, SCC. I have my fingers crossed that everything works out in favor of you guys. You all deserve it.
Stay strong.
Stay safe.
Kate (aka Daisy)
I was there and we looked like the Indians circling the wagon train. We were around the entire building from cityhall to the county, sometime no room to move just stood there and waited. This was a nice show of support except for the PO's from specialize units who were Afraid of losing there spots, just remember guys and gals you will not be there forever. Lots of D unit people and Beat Officers good going, we did what we had to do. In closing Shortshank get real you never thought we would do it.
CLTV SHOWED FOOTAGE OF THE MARCH JUST BEFORE STARTING WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF HUNDRED PEOPLE THERE ASSHOLES
SCC, if you haven't seen this, you should:
IF YOU ARE A POLICE OFFICER, OR SUPPORT POLICE OFFICERS, TAKE THE TIME, WATCH AND LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT RACE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjH4gdPoWg
Let me say this and if you media are reading this is for you you suckholes. The line of coppers went completely around city hall and we stook up the entire width of the sidewalk. Now let me say thats more than several hundred. More like 3 thousand maybe more. What an awesome turnout. We had p/o's sgt's lt's capt's everybody finally standing together. And I say this now: we need to organize another one of these in front of beale's office. and i mean right away.
I AM SO PROUD TO BE C.P.D.!!! 022 had 1 bus leave because it was full, but approx 100 more stood waiting for more buses. We took the Metra (HUGE THANKS TO METRA FOR LETTING US RIDE FREE!). By the way, I'm a Sgt and "F" the Sgt's union for not backing the protest. YOU GUYS SUCK!!!
Let's keep the comaraderie we established today, and use it to our advantage! With 20+ on, I must say...YOU GUYS AND GALS MADE ME PROUD!
THERE'S STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!!
GOD BLESS THE C.P.D!!!
I/F
The only news outlet giving an accurate number (1,000 plus) of protesters is Fox. Around 2:30 P.M., WBBM reported "scores". WGN reported "hundreds". What type of bullshit is this?
The organized crime family of Mayor Daley controls the media.
I heard people talking there that there was over 3000 I was there standing with my fellow brothers and sisters! I can tell you I have never felt so proud to see so many of us standing together finally! Beale you sir are a piece of shit!!!!!! You should never ever be allowed to use any police service or dial 911 for police service. You're lower than piece of dirt like you buddies.
My Brothers and Sisters...
As a retired Sgt., unable to make it to da' Hall on the date/time I must say that your sacrifice and turnout on "OUR" behalf is one of the highlights of my career.
Thank You all that gave of yourselves today.
It looked like a citywide 10-1 !
As always, especially today, I'm proud to have been a member.
(Sorry about the unavoidable prior commitment.)
I was with you in heart and spirit.
THANK YOU, one and all.
O'V (r)
P.S. Chuck Gowdy, you once again showed your true yellow journalism colors... Pimp!
A supportive brother from the CFD: I was at the rally today at City Hall. Thanks to everyone that took the time, to say enough is enough. The crowd size was unbeleiveable. The next time, it will be even bigger, if Da Mayor is sitting back, not giving a shit to our rally today. Its about time, that we finally stand up to Da Mayor for what is right. He is using the economy in his favor, to say we should just be glad that we have a paycheck. What happened Da Mayor 2 years ago, when our contracts expired on the CPD and the CFD when the economy was good? With my 25+ years on the job, i never once received a contract that was not retroactive, and expired 2 months after Daley was re-elected. Then we starved for 4 years again, and sucked his nuts literally to get another contract.I hope 2011 means "CHANGE." The rein on City Hall since 1989 must come to an end. Its time for a mayor, who has,fresher,new ideas for this city, other then dumping taxpayer money on something that might happen in 2016, instead of worrying about the problems this city faces today. Examples on wasted taxpayer money: Illegal hirings, illegal contract giveaways, illegal promotions. Lawsuits were filled time and time again, only for the city to pay out millions. And the best part of it all, the still continue to operate this way. a salute goes out today, for all those who took the time off, to make the rally. Be safe out there. Do your job as if a camera is looking over you, every bit of your tour/shift, because most likely, a camera is.
Many SGTS were (100-150) there. Saw several LTS. Sgts were not pleased with the Pallhousky(sp). Next meeting he has a lot of explaining to do. Great job by all who showed up. On-duty Sgt on the scene.
The Slum Times says the final count was around 3,600.
When you figure in the actual manpower numbers that the city hides from the media, that's about 40% of the entire CPD and more than half of the patrol division.
I knew we were disgruntled, but this was amazing. This is the first time in my 2+ decades on the job where everybody is finally on the same page in total unity.
Great job, Officers!
I would like to say thank you to all the men and women of the Chicago Police Department who took time out of their day and away from their families to come to today's protest. Remember the media can put any spin on this. We, all know how many people came out to protest.I observed many bosses marching as well as members of patrol and retirees.This was the best showing by this department in my lifetime. I am proud of all of us for coming together. No matter what happens we know that we can all come together when we need too. God bless you all and Stay safe.
I'm so proud of my fellow police officers that came out today. What a great turnout. For those that felt like staying in bed, didn't have the balls to blow off court or were too chicken shit to show up, you should be ashamed of yourselves for not walking with us. Finally, we had some unity. Fuck Daley.
Great pic from the protest here SCC:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/04/olympic-protest-police-fraternal-order-picket-city-hall.html
Anonymous said...
I'm looking at your posts and pictures from Afghanistan and it's awsome to see the huge turnout. Keep it going guys and gals! Hopefully we'll have the contract settled by the time I get home!
4/02/2009 01:23:00 PM
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You are the TRUE hero. Thank you for your service. I was really touched today at how many of us came out for this. Thousands of CPD standing together. I really felt proud. Little does Dick Daley know that all he is doing is bringing us closer together. So SCC, when is the next protest. I'm all riled up right now!
Chuck Goudie is such a pussy, next time he's reporting from some warzone or the next Katrina like event, look at his wrist, its a $5K Breitling Emergency watch which doubles as a back-up locater beacon for pilots and non-aviation emergency initiated transmissions are discouraged by heavy fines!
In the same vein, since ABC 7 Chicago is reporting only a few hundred CPD are picketing, I don't suppose it would take more than 50 off-duty CPD to fill the window out front of their State Street location for a few days for Chuckie and Shortshanks to get the message?
it was nice to see many of my co-workers out there. im guessing between 1500- 2500 people. very simple...if you didnt show....dont bitch!
Today, It felt great to be the police again! That's what I call unity, brothers.
Today's march goes to show what a couple thousand armed angry citizens are capable of doing.
Peacefully airing their grievances without one incident!
Nice job folks!
We made our point with the MARCH now,keep the momentum.We need to make CHICAGO APPEAR AS UNDESIRABLE as possible.BLARE YOUR SIRENS GOING TO EVERYTHING.Midnights in 1 & 18,you got a pass on the rally today,now do your part,make downtown as chaotic as possible,wake these pompous asshats at ALL HOURS!
GOOD JOB OUT THERE,
CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS*****
NOW A FOLLOW UP HAS TO BE DONE,
THE EMAILS,LETTERS, PHONE CALLS,
TO THE LAW MAKERS, AS STATED BEFORE
START WITH ALDERMEN, CALL THEIR OFFICE, HAVE YOUR WIFE/HUSBAND CALL
HAVE VOTING AGE CHILDREN CALL, YOU ALL HAVE A FRIEND OR TWO THAT ARE
NOT PO, THEY MUST BE SYMPATHETIC,IF THEY ARE TRULY FRIENDS.
CMON YOU YOUNGER PO,YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER TO DO THIS STUFF, USE THE MOMENTUM...
MOBILIZE, YOURSELVES, THE FOP WILL
ONLY DO SO MUCH, SO YOU HAVE TO DO IT YOURSELF, BECAUSE FOP WILL NOT HIRE A LOBBYIST...
PUBLIC SUPPORT., MOST IMPORTANT...
I DON'T KNOW A ORGANIZATION,THAT COULD START A CITIZENS PETTION MOVEMENT, BUT I'M SURE SOMONE MARCHING TODAY DOES OR KNOWS SOME ONE THAT DOES, THERE MUST BE CITIZENS ON YOUR BEATS THAT ARE SYMPATHETIC OF THE SITUATION...ACTIVISM,IS WHAT GETS
THINGS DONE...
MABE YOUR CHURCH, VFW PTA,AND SO FORTH...
TURN NON SUPPORTERS, INTO SUPPORTERS, AND THAT IS DONE ONE ON ONE...
IF THE MOVEMENT STOPS HERE, THE WHOLE THING STOPS...
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IS, YOU WILL NOT
LOOSE ANY THING, BUT YOU WILL NOT GET A RAISE...
KEEP IT TOGETHER, YOU THAT MARCHED TODAY, I'M SURE YOU TALKED A LOT ABOUT THINGS, BUT TALKING ALONE DOES NOT GET THE JOB DONE...
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT...
TO SCC READERS THAT ARE NOT PO, AND ARE NOT HATERS, HELP OUT, YOUR VOICE COUNTS TOO...
I HOPE FOR ALL OF OUR SAKE, THIS
DOES NOT STOP...
IT'S YOUR DAY NOW...
IT'S YOUR TIME NOW...
BE SAFE
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
OLD6970
The Sgts Association may not be backing us but quite a few Sgts were there showing their support. And Kudos to Lt. Schmidt from 018 and Lt. Andrews from 011 walking along with all of us. In fact Lt. Schmidt stood up to the scumbag Neil Steinberg, it was great. No wonder this guy is not a Captain, he is too much of a gentleman and backs his officers.
F.O.P. how about a torch light March this week around the FAIRMONT?
---The Whole World is Watching,,,The Whole World is Watching !!!---
Wish I could have been there.
Retired in '89
Two aldermen came out and marched with us, Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd) and Alderman Tom Allen (38th)
Thanks for the support, much appreciated.
The sleeping pride of LIONS has awakened! Don't fuck with us!
How you gonna try to "spin" the awesome turnout, Mayor Shithead?
As for you, WEISel. The only way for you to escape this town with even a scintilla of dignity is to tell "the King" to shove it up his sorry ass. Stick a fork in Jody Boy.
God, I'm proud of you guys!
TODAY I AM PROUD TO BE A CHICAGO COP. FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS!!!!
Good show. Well done CPD.
Anonymous said...
This is from a previous thread but dead on:
Just a couple of simple questions...ever had a gun pointed at you at work??? Ever been shot at??? Ever been bitten by a rabid, AIDS infested crackhead??? ever been in a knock down dragout brawl for your life, then been second guessed by every Monday morning quarterback for "using too much force" to save your damn life??? No!!! And I'll bet you make more money, and have better benefits, for doing 20 hours of work per week. Must be nice to live in complete safety, and constantly question those who you could not possibly survive without, yet could not possibly take the place of...how do you jackals sleep at night???
4/01/2009 08:00:00 PM
I got a mouth full of infected blood spit in my face during a domestic around 15 years ago. Now my liver is very sick with the hepatitis I contracted that day. And the wondrful CPD denied my IOD.
Firefighters have those things considered line of duty, we have to prove who, what, when, where and how.
That's just a small part of why we deserve a decent raise and benefits. Another 5-7 years and my doctor says I will be looking at a liver transplant.
Any stupid fuck that questions what we do ought to have the nerve to just try to do what we do day in and day out. Then try it while sick with chronic hepatitis. I only hope I still have health insurance when I am retired and my liver goes.
Who ever had the sing that read "what a weis of shit"desereves an award!Let's stick together brothers and sisters. What a great turnout,What a great feeling to unite.
Thanks Mancow for coming I have a new radio station to listen to! At least you showed support for CPD!
A huge "Thanks for your support" to the Sgt in 008 for supplying the bus leaving from 008 with water. Your name was not metioned to keep you free from retribution, but you know who you are and so do we. THANKS!
Most impressive, I'm guessing about 2500 people. Thank you to all who showed. A number of bosses were there, most working, but I was really impressed by the way Mike McCotter greeted people. His demeanor showed how he really "Got it" as far as what this meant to people.
Thank you to the firemen, SEIU people, and teacher's union people who helped support us. As Always, Father Nangle showed for the whole thing, a prince.
All the people driving by and laying on the car horns, thank you for your support.
GREAT JOB BROS IN BLUE. THE LITTLE GUY WITH HIS LACKEY CHUCKIE GOUDIE SHOULD GET A HUGE THRILL FROM THIS. THE NEXT TIME GOUDIE TRIES TO PUSH HIMSELF AT ANY STATIONOR AREA TO SCREM A QUESTION AT AN ARRESTEE. LOCK HIS SORRY ASS UP.
PLEASE BE CARFUL.
RETIRED CPD
My best estimate would be 3000 there.
Awesome turnout! We need to take care of those that take care of us FIRST. Getting the Olympics means nothing if we can't take care of our Police and Firefighters first and foremost.
Today's attendance: 2,700 to 3,000!
DENIAL ain't just a river in Egypt, asshole.
GREAT Turn-Out Thanks to all who showed up and downtown workers who took their lunch time to walk with us.....Did this open up any eyes?
I guess Roe Conn just does not get it...Just heard his drivel that "The Cops shouldn't have done this"...Thanks for your support Daley media puppet.
A Big Thanks also to the good Rabbi and Fr. for being out there and showing your support.
kudos to wbbm newsradio for airing a great bit (craig dellemore) and believe it or not if you read jay levines at the cbs2 website he put alot of info out there to get our word out.
what a great turnout but it shouldnt stop or end here.
keep it up , lets take it to the next level.
no contract, how about BLUE FLU.
i want to thank the mayor and some of the aldermen for tipping our hands and not supporting us. what a great message they have sent to the bustouts and gang bangers they want us to protect citizens. shame on you idiots.
and this goes out to john pallohusky of the sgt association , you are a coward and a pussy. your statement should have been one of going neither way if you werent going to be man enough to stand up not to say no support. john you re a coward and a pussy.
thanks to the sgts who did walk shoulder to shoulder with us.
lets talk about taking it to the next level. after what i saw today the sky is the limit.
and excuse me mr mayor and his puppet jfed this isnt about cash its about manpower and equipment and lastly money. you may think you can smoke screen some of the media and all of us coppers but you are wrong.
the blood of the officer who had his life taken from him at belmont and western is on your hands because of the lack of manpower you have on the street.
shame on you both for not supporting the men and women that protect you and your families while you sleep.
you will have to explain your actions when you go before your maker and i am sure he will not be impressed.
great job all.
and to those truckers who were blowing the air horns for us thanks much.
today was a victory for us and lets ride this wave until we resolve this
proud to be a chicago police officer and proud to have marched with you all today.
Anonymous said...
The OIC is staying at the Fairmont Hotel in case anybody wants to know. By the way CPD escort officers were instructed to have no communication or contact with the OIC members.
And the security provided to the members is from a private security firm, the same firm that is owned by an alderscum's brother.
Hey Fitzgerald please do something.
4/02/2009 09:39:00 AM
is that monterrey security? Or the smg guys daleys old bodyguards?
AWESOME TURN-OUT!
WEAK-ASSED SIGNS BY FOP...
WHEN DO WE DO IT AGAIN?
1st responders... not 2nd class citizens!
GREAT FUCKING JOB, Better than anyone could have asked for! Message sent!!!!!
We need to do this again next month, and every month until we have a contract. Great job by all who attended.
I'm again proud to be the police today we stood united!!!!!
Where were the the alderman we support every election. Rugai, Zalewski, Burke, Allen, O'Connor etc.
I was extremely proud to be there with all my brothers and sisters.
I'm on medical and despite my best efforts, can't be there but I'm proud to see the turnout on tv. (My family is there in my place) However can someone tell me why donahue is interviewed saying that we support the olympics and that they would be good for chicago? First, our protest has nothing to do with our opinions on the olympics. Second, last I checked most of us DON'T want them here. Way to go donahue...speaking bullshit for all of us...again.
4/02/2009 11:53:00 AM
Has your condition gone to your brain?
First, they edited the tape. It was not a subject DONAHUE brought up spontaneously. He was responding to a question posed by the reporter.
Second, the picketing was not about the IOC or the Olympics or ruining anything for the city and its citizens. DONAHUE wanted to make it very clear. It was about the city not negotiating with us in good faith and about us not having a contract for near 2 years, while, at the same time, the city has negotiated and hammered out a contract for near 20other unions.
Geesh, read between the lines, will you please? Or tell me you are a poser and are not the police! My faith would then be restored by knowing there are no members of my union that are that dumb!
Few hundred my arse. There was over a thousand. It was nice to see Father Nagle, Mancow, CFD members, Teachers, and Teamsters on the line too.
Although to tell the truth, I would have preferred it be just about the contract. I thought the Weis thing was a distraction.
Estimated over 4,000... what an great showing!!
I am so happy for you all. You DEFINITELY needed to be heard!! Looked VERY impressive to us down here in ol' Southern Illinois!! I Wish You The Best!
(I'm hoping to see you all on the National News this evening!)
Not a peep out of channel 7 4:00 news about this morning. Pussies.
FOP and Mr Donahue, Thank you! You guys over there are doing it right! The Fire Union my union are scared to death of DALEY, i call a union rep and ask him we should be right next to the coppers. His reply NOPE! Were not going to get into this pissing match. Are guys are just PUSSIES! We had the 16 1/2 % ON THE TABLE from the city last fall we do we do turn it down. Local 2 Pres Ryan said it was not a good deal. The city was giving us our manning, medical, 16 1/2%. but what do they want to fuck with promotions, merit, things that will allways be there because thats the way this world works! So now what 9% maybe no back pay,medical twice as costly? and what does local 2 do today????? sit in the hall and hide so we dont piss off the mayor. while you guys stand up like men and women should do in this country!
Thanks FOP!
LOCAL 2 LOSER
If I get a bunch of coffeedrinkers to protest the price of Starbuck's Coffee outside the Bean in Millenium Park, do you think they will lower the price. Gotta go, must organize that.
4/02/2009 08:54:00 AM
I doubt you will organize anything. From your words, it is evident, you are merely a sniper that uses snippy comments in a futile attempt to be insulting. I do not believe you have the intestinal or testicular fortitude to stand up for any worthwhile cause. Now shrink back into the woodwork little person, and let the adults do the heavy lifting. And oh, KMA.
I drove past the hall while working, the marchers were 5, 6, 7, wide on the side walk and they completely encircled city hall. There were also marchers overflowing into the street.
Great job people!
You know no one likes the police....UNTIL THEY NEED US. Once the problem goes away they want us to go away.
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The thing is cops represent government first, last, and always. Much of the time the reason people "need" you is a consequence of something government did in the first place.
Most people just want to be left alone, which is a perfectly reasonable thing.
It does not help that government has decided that traffic and other citations should be a major source of revenue and have pushed the number of citations to insane levels by creating more and more infractions that can be charged. And then creating what amounts to a kangaroo court to adjudicate them. Is it any wonder after coming in contact with cops in such a manner most people come away with a bad taste in their mouth?
Great show of force! Thanks to all those who came out.
Now that the parade is over, let's not forget the Seargeants and the seargeants' union for the lack of support. FUCK THE SEARGEANTS THAT SUPPORT THE SEARGEANTS UNION. AND FUCK THE SEARGEANTS UNION
I would walk through 10 miles of broken glass, barefoot, just to be at this march.
I'm soooo sick of the hypocrites at city hall. After the parking-meter fiasco and other Daley blunders, the public is finally becoming fed up, too. Stroger, Quinn and Daley will be history soon. It's time for new blood. These hacks gotta go!!!
4/02/2009 01:42:00 AM
Finally? Fuck him. The handling of the meters was horrible. Total money grab with NO concern or forethought as to how to transition without inconveniencing the people who have to use the meters. And of course "people" meaning us the taxpayers that fund it ALL.
I just watched CLTV and they must have showed a video clip from like 1030 because when I got there at 11 when it started it was already packed. I just dont understand why the truth bothers these television stations.
On another note great job everyone sticking together and coming down on your own time.
Lieutenants list:
MERIT
001 Blissett, Rodney D
314 Liebas St. Phillip
153 Marianovich, Mark
650 Pena, Maria
606 Velez, Carlos
SCORE
166 Case, David
192 Darlin, Randall
620 Deenihan, Brendan
004 Doherty, Raymond
006 Gill, Phyllis
012 Kingsley, Dale
650 Klichowski, Gregory
055 Mack, Paul
253 Ryan, John
011 Schmeer, Paula
018 Serafini, John
017 Sesso, Jacqueline
124 Sesso, Steven
017 Stiscak, Michael
Good work guys and thanks for being there
MinisterR
I was told members in Mobile Strike Force were told not to attend the picket. Any truth?
4/02/2009 01:49:00 AM
Not true.
Just watch the 4:00 and 4:30 news on Channel 7 and they didn't show one thing about the protest. F them boycott them and their sponsors.
First of all I would just like to personally THANK each and every officer who went out to the protest. Secondly while watching the "news" Jodie was on saying that moral isn't low because every time hes out there and theres a 10-1 call everyone responds???? Daaaaaaahhhhhh we only have each other and GOD help us with that response!!!!!
J-FUCK said on 4:30 newscast that if he was the cause of moral being down he would resign. He then goes on to say whenever he goes "out there" and sees officers reponding to 10-1's to help each other out he knows moral is not down...STUPID FUCK DOESNT REALIZE THAT "WE" DONT RUN AWAY WHEN AN OFFICER NEEDS HELP. WE BACK EACH OTHER UP NO MATTER WHAT!!!!! UNLIKE THE PUSSY "FEDS" THAT RAN AWAY AND LEFT AIRHART BEHIND!!!
YOU ARE ONE DUMB NON-POLICEMAN J-FUCK.JUST LIKE YOUR BOSS!!!!
ABC news must have some truly stupid reporters. They made a claim on the 4:30 news that "only a few hundred" police protesters appeared at City Hall. I don't know who they had there and how they came up with that number, but while I was there, the entire sidewalk was covered COMPLETELY AROUND THE CITY HALL BUILDING. That's a whole bunch of muthafukkin' cops!!
The worse part of the news was the latest soundbite from our lackluster Supt., who claimed that he sees "no evidence of low morale when he's on the streets." Maybe WEISel should roll out on the streets alone, like previous Supts., or with a driver only (leave the civilian ball lickers behind for one day sir!), and roll on some of the hot calls. He'd get his own "reality sound bite" quite quickly!! I guess it's time for the Mayor and WEISel to "join the real world!"
AWESOME !!!!!!
Mr. Weis,
I saw your press conference in a news clip on ABC 7 today. You have to know and understand one thing. Morale SUCKS! Do you HONESTLY think that you, The Super, would come to a district and do ride alongs, or what have you, and the PO's are going to bitch and moan about how bad the conditions are with the job? NO! They're going to be cordial towards you. You need to use your head on this. You're a boss and people are going to treat you as a boss. At any other job not many people are going to walk up to the CEO of the company they work for and tell them that they think he's doing a horse shit job or bitch about it. So to you it would seem that everything is hunky dory and that the troops are all happy and satisfied. We're not. We're 21 months without a contract, we've got part time aldermen up our asses and in our pocketbooks about our duty availability and uniform allowances that are provided to us by CONTRACT. (no hidden treasure there). Aldermen who are bitching are getting 6% raises while we're living pay check to pay check to raise our families and pay bills. But I'm sure you don't care since you're banking that $300K. Nice. Do you know what it's like to be shot at? Can you say that you do? You might make a trip once in awhile to a ghetto district and see a little bit, but we're dealing with it 6 days a week. There's no getting away from it for us. We want a fair shake. Daley needs to go look at what NY did for their police department. That would be nice if we could have it that way in Chicago. You need to look at the bigger picture. We're first responders and yet we're the last ones paid. How ironic. I think we're worth a little more than the embarrassing offer that was put out on the table. Of course we're not accepting it. The city is asking an awful lot of police officers when we're not even fairly compensated.
You made me feel proud again. SCC you had alot to do with this.....
What the fuck was Neil Steinberg doing there? Turning himself in, I suppose.
Anonymous said...
ABC7 @ 11:30 claims there are a few hundred Officers on scene.
4/02/2009 11:46:00 AM
Same at the 1630 hrs broadcast---------et tu Linda Yu?
It was a great march and for the best cause yet....US! There had to be more than 2 thousand. the 006th District had a bus load and some officers even drove their own cars. It was not about Olympics and our Union Rep P.O. Thigpen made sure we understood why we were there. THe younger p.o.'s needed to know. It was about our contract and our future. We pay taxes too and MUST live in this high ass city!! And try to work eight and go home in one piece. I was proud to be a CPD officer and see how we came togother. We also had some great Sgts. and Lt. walk with us!!
Glad to be a SIXER (oo6th District)
To quote Hannibal from the A Team,
"I love it when a plan comes together."
Say what you want about 016 but most SUPERVISORS and pos attended march. Great job.
What a beautiful day, best RDO I have had in awhile. The only thing that really bothered me was seeing meritorious milt and his team of backstabbing turncoats (aka dopy's posse) trying to look superior and acting as if they were babysitting. Him and his whole team can kiss my big fat Azz!!!
Just watched Ch.7 4p.m. news. They didn't even mention the march until 4:30p.m. and the are still calling it an Olympic Protest March.
They spent more time reporting on 8 people snowboarding on 1 giant snow board than they did on the protest.
I thought I loved my job, but after todays turnout I underestimated myself. Now I REALLY LOVE MY JOB!!!! It's a great feeling to be apart of the best Department in the world. I'm glad I went to show my support.
FUCKIN' ORGASMIC!
channel 7 buried it 27 minutes into their broadcast, and claimed "several hundred officers"... I was there... try several THOUSAND officers!!! Time to start hammering the news vans again!
Hey FOP! Can we do this MINIMUM of once a month until our contract is settled? How's that for a thorn in the mayor's huge ass?
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