Monday, August 10, 2009

Guns at the Airport

An interesting story trickling in following the Burger Queen at Midway tales.

It seems a certain Police Commander is a big fan of Elton John and Billy Joel and was determined to meet them come hell or high water. So when the stars showed up at Midway Airport, a contingent of fans, including the aforementioned Commander and numerous associates, including armed Police Officers (who aren't assigned to Midway), managed to get onto the airfield itself in violation of TSA regulations and Federal Law.

And to top it off, she provided the celebrities with an armed escort to waiting cars and allegations are being made that she was paid for this service via a private security firm. IPRA, IAD and News Affairs are aware of the situation and are attempting to bury this abuse of exempt rank by any means possible. We can only imagine what the initiation report must have looked like.

So is J-Fed aware of this disaster? Or is he part and parcel of the cover up?

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

If no money changed hands, as a PO I would have no problem with this situation no matter who went to the airport armed as a member as law enforcement, however, once a payment was made for services of city vehicles it is now BS and any blue shirt would be pending, and this commander also needs to be pending.

8/10/2009 12:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hmmm, which commander ? don't hold back !

8/10/2009 12:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please more information

8/10/2009 12:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

NAME THE COMMANDER. YOUR NAME WOULD BE ALL OVER HERE IF YOU DID THAT. NAME THE SECURITY FIRM.

8/10/2009 01:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC,

Please do a post on this standup Officer Densey Cole and the outstanding love and support that our brothers in blue on the Denver PD are giving one of our very own.

This was posted on another thread by someone else. ALL coppers should watch this, it is moving.


http://www.kdvr.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=6bfb668c-ee71-4fac-9c8d-71e598fbe838&src=front

Thank-You Denver PD, the Denver community and surrounding PD's. even the Denver media,lol...

Best wishes to our brother Officer Cole, get well our prayers and love are with you bro!

8/10/2009 01:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The wicked witch and her husband Rick Flair are very close with J-fed

8/10/2009 01:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT the creator of The Shield has plans to shoot his new series Ridealong in Chicago and CPD will be about the Dept and chicago politics

8/10/2009 01:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT:
Once again only one sgt on the whole watch today and an emergency comes out that ended up requiring a sgt. BUT, the only sgt on the street was tied up with something else and wasn't able to help out. How embarrasing them calling over and over again on the radio and no sgt to respond.

Believe me, i don't blame the sgts, they are more shorthanded than us.

So please, make some more damn sgts already if that's the case. According to our orders some jobs just have to have sgts on them and when there are none.... well, what the hell does that leave us to do?

8/10/2009 01:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I apologize this is OT, SCC, but a big injustice and insult has to be set right. In Sunday’s Scum-Times there is a story of a “firefighter” (TB) who “saved” an abandoned baby at 44th and Rockwell. The story goes on to say how TB “peered into the plastic trash can lying on its side and saw only a dirty, wet bundle.” The story quotes TB as saying how he “picked up the blanket slowly, unwrapped it and saw the head and face”, implying that he pulled that baby from the trash can. Too bad for TB that is not what happened, but why should the Scum-Times and TB be bothered with the truth?

The real story is that the call came out and one of the 009 Dist. midnight tact teams was right there, literally! Officer EM and her partner opened that trash can and rescued that baby, not that wanna-be hero TB! It was Officer EM who reached into that can and pulled that baby out and it was Officer EM whom that baby first laid eyes upon! After rescuing the baby, Officer EM was cradling that baby in her arms when the fire truck pulled up and she handed the baby to a “firefighter”, whether it was TB or not I don’t know. So if anybody should be lauded in the papers it should be EM and her partner.

TB, how do you look at yourself in the mirror? I guess it isn’t hard seeing how you actually had the audacity to pose for a picture at the scene. How do you look at you wife and kids and tell them this story knowing it’s a lie? Was it your idea to spin this tale or one of your buddies? TB, if you were any kind of man and had the least bit of integrity and courage you would step up and set things straight, but I’m not holding my breath. Just remember TB, every time you look at that article, tell the story and accept the BS award that you will probably get you will be looking at a farce, the same thing that stares back at you when you look in the mirror! TB, if you want to see and experience what real heroes do everyday then put on a vest, strap on a duty belt and ride around with Officer EM and her partner on midnights in the thirty sector, then you will see who America’s real heroes are!

EM, for what it is worth, you and your partner have the kind of integrity and courage that TB and whoever else is in on his sham can only dream about. Good job, Office!

8/10/2009 01:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If this is true, why would anyone want to be associated with that type of conduct? Unfortunately, I think that it very likely that it is true.

And people wonder why individuals are suspicious, not of only the police, but the motives that some apply to their everyday job.

Someone please rectify this disparity.

Is this not "pay to play", but only on the police side?

8/10/2009 01:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"have it your way as long as you pay, have it your way with Burger Queen, have it your way.....................

8/10/2009 01:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Once again, this is prima facie evidence, of the two tier CPD disciplinary system. The one for the "CLOUTED" and the one for the working stiff without clout.

If you are related to an Alderman, Da Mayor or someone with big dollars and influence you are untouchable no matter what you do.

Hopefully the Superintendent takes some meaningful action in relation to this blatant and unjust standard we are subjected to.

No other issues destroys morale faster than an UNJUST disciplinary system.

8/10/2009 01:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

burn down the misson..

8/10/2009 01:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT

i just have to say that there was 56 homicides in July. I think it's being reported that there was only 42? 56 is 4 less than last year.

As for 041A's there was 224 last year and 224 this year.

8/10/2009 01:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kind of OT:
Since we are on the topic of airports I thought of flying things. It seems the city finally found use for PH2! A special effect. The city got it there on time (without it having to refuel) and it did its job correctly.
Sunday night at the opening of the Janes Addiction set PH2 rose up from behind the stage and flew many circles all the while using its spotlight on the crowd and stage. This was actually planned as I found out by talking to Perry after the show.
So this is just great, chases and searches its nowhere to be found but for theatrics to open a set its right on time....
Furthermore, every event downtown that we have monitored it on, it always seems to be "going in for fuel" during the critical times of the event. I think this 03JUL was the 1st time it planned its refuelling properly.
I guess for all the money Perry brings to this city over the 3 days its the least the mighty midget can give back.

8/10/2009 02:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If he gets a CR and does not have an arrest for the year he will be in the red on his performance eval! ...oh wait nevermind that is only for Blue Shirts. He can do whatever he wants. 19P

8/10/2009 03:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who cares, we have enough to worry about, if she met her idols God bless!

8/10/2009 03:57:00 AM  
Anonymous HERE'S A GOOD QUESTION said...

I can never understand how the clout people can CONTINUALLY support idiots who CONTINUALLY embarrass themselves and their clout!!!


Why would the movers and shakers want to have to be constantly reminded that their boy is a bumbling idiot or their girl is an embarrassing fuck-up? I mean, if this bimbo is a hack from the Operation Push crowd like I've read here, wouldn't even Jesse at some point throw up his hands, roll his eyes and say WTF?


Why not bet on a horse thats a thoroughbred to begin with, you know, with a little breeding, instead of the old broken down nag?


I guess just because you've got some clout doesn't mean you have any smarts to go along with it...
You can look at our City Council and figure that out!

8/10/2009 05:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Daffy said...

If it quacks like a duck...

8/10/2009 06:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was Ruth Wedster of the Academy.

Way to go Ruth!

And way to go Ginger!

And although I haven't seen anything yet, to anyone who thinks this is a "rat post" just remember, people like Wedster and Cuello and Brown and any other of 20 bosses I could name are the ones hammering you for "keeping your personal life unsullied as an example to all" and sticking it in your ass for a day or three or five over petty bullshit SPAR offenses.

8/10/2009 06:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

TWO SETS OF RULES YOU FOOLS!

8/10/2009 07:50:00 AM  
Anonymous HATER said...

you want to see who has clout!

AT VARIOUS DISTRICT U WILL NOTICE OFFICERS CARRYING SIGNATURE LIST.

THEY WANT TO GET ALL THEIR GREAT FRIENDS TO BECOME JUDGES AND OTHER POLITICO SPOTS.

THESE OFFICER USUALLY ARE NEVER AT FOP MEETING OR MARCHES AGAINST THE CITY. THEY ARE ON SPECIAL TEAMS OR UNITS THOU.

SO THE NEXTS TIME THE GUY THAT NEVER TALKS TO U OR PUTS THEIR HEAD DOWN WHEN U SAY GOOD MORNING ASK YOU TO HELP OUT SO&SO BECAUSE HE LIKE COPS OR HIS DADDY IS A WATCH COMMANDER ASK THEM FOR 1 DOLLAR!

YOU SEE IN SOME GHETTO WARDS PEOPLE ARE PAID FOR THEIR SIGNATURE. DONT GET TAKEN WITH A FAKE SMILE AND THE PROMISE OF DEMOCRACY. AFTER U GET THAT SIGNATURE OFFICER CLOUT WILL NEVER MENTION THAT PERSON TO U AGAIN.

AND ALSO BE AWARE IT IS VERY ILLEGAL TO OBTAIN SIGNATURE ON DUTY AND ON THE CITIES DIME.

CHECK FOR THE HDO ARTICLES IF YOU JUNIOR HACKS DONT KNOW. WHEN U PLAY W/ THE BIG BOYS U MIGHT RUN INTO AN OPPONENT!

8/10/2009 07:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It figures that it was Wedster.
Clout all the way...Commander of the Academy. So WHAT does the ADS do there? How many exempts does the Academy need to supervise the 46 recruits the City has hired so far this year? ENOUGH OF THE BULLSHIT ALREADY!!!
Kass, where are you? This would make great reading among the Trib's
loyal readership!

8/10/2009 08:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As Tom Jones sang..."It not unusual to be..." providing a escort to celebrities. You should have seen what we gave Sinatra when he did our Recognition Show at the Arie Crown Theater in about '73 or '74. (I am an Old Timer and I was there.)

If we can provide a Pflager a body guard, if we can give Burke a whole echelon of guards, valets and footmen then why not some for people who make us happy and forget our troubles for a while.

I hope that they at least passed out a few "Annie Oakleys" to the Blue Shirts. (Trivia Question: What's an "Annie Oakley"?)

I just want to sign up to do the detail for Elvis when he returns.

8/10/2009 08:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The real story is that the call came out and one of the 009 Dist. midnight tact teams was right there, literally! Officer EM and her partner opened that trash can and rescued that baby, not that wanna-be hero TB! It was Officer EM who reached into that can and pulled that baby out and it was Officer EM whom that baby first laid eyes upon! After rescuing the baby, Officer EM was cradling that baby in her arms when the fire truck pulled up and she handed the baby to a “firefighter”, whether it was TB or not I don’t know. So if anybody should be lauded in the papers it should be EM and her partner.


________________________________

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I do understand the CPD has it's own stress and I give credit to ALL police working the streets but I will not tolerate LIARS. I was there when TB found that baby in the garbage can. Was CPD on scene?....YES. Did CPD find the baby?......NO. Was 2 CPD officers chatting on their cell phones while they "should" have been searching for a baby?.....YES. Were the other CPD members on scene gathered in a group huddle exchanging stories and laughing?.....YES.

I understand the CPD is always in the media spotlight and when ever a CPD officer is on my fire scene and they do something heroic or outstanding......I give them credit. But on THIS particular scene, the overweight black neighbor who was missing some teeth were more of a help!

If your looking to jump on a hero's shoulder, atleast make it "look" like you were trying to help out...and try to stay off the phone.
Battalion Chief W.

8/10/2009 08:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT. I had to work Lollapalooza last night and noticed that the mostly young Suburbanite crowd failed to shoot and kill each other during Snoop Dogg's performance. Why??

8/10/2009 08:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was Ruth Wedster of the Academy

8/10/2009 06:55:00 AM

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Wedster has been clouted and coddled since Day 1 and she has no respect for anyone that has truly sacrificed for their country. A few years back, she very unnecessarily stuck it to a law abiding, home owning, tax paying, WW2 military veteran, senior citizen resident of Chicago, with no police record of any kind, just to make herself look good to Phat Phil. Fuck you Wedster. Working for you was worse than working for Burger Queen. You both are pieces of shit.

8/10/2009 08:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It is perfectly OK to name officer EM from 009 if she got the baby outta the garbage can then name her, she did right not wrong, so no reason not to put her name here as well as her partners, however my question is, the lady that heard the baby in the can, WHY IN THE HELL DIDN"T SHE TAKE THE BABY OUT OF THE GARBAGE CAN??? it was alive and crying

8/10/2009 08:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Joetheplumber said...

That was not PH2. I was there and that helicopter had NO police markings, it was a private helicopter.

However I would wonder how, or if, they got it approved to fly the way they did. That chopper flew low and pretty crazy to be a part of the laser light show.

As for the topic, well, what else can be said......She is a fool.

8/10/2009 08:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, how come nobody asked me to go? I just love the Piano Man and the Tiny Dancer.

8/10/2009 08:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Vanecko-Davis rape of our pension fund continues. See the Sun-Times, Monday, Aug 10 2009
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Daley's nephew gets break from city pension funds
Vanecko gets to put less of his own money in risky deal

August 10, 2009
BY TIM NOVAK Staff Reporter

http://www.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs/1708285,CST-EDT-watchdogs10.article
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I won't quote the article here, go read it yourself and get sick, but the looting of our pension fund, also known as the Daley-Vanecko Family Piggy Bank, continues without interference or any hint of embarrassment or shame. Also, it seems, without indictment or any type of scrutiny by law enforcement.

I read months ago that the US Attorney is "looking into" this. What's going on there Mt. Fiszgerald?

Why has our own Illinois Attorney General, little miss Lisa Madigan, not looked into this one?

This crap is sickening. The Daley clan just continues to pillage our pension funds without interference.

Indeed, "high-ranking members of the Daley administration who voted to approve the reworked deal" put the imprimatur over the continued outrages of the Daley Criminal Enterprise.

8/10/2009 09:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lateral move, Burger Queen to the Academy and Baby Ruth to 003. I think that would be justice. Since there are no recruits left after Sept she can't hurt anyone and Ruth will be closer to home and can do lunch with Ginger.

8/10/2009 09:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8/10/2009 05:35:00 AM

From my experience (not as a Cop), Clouted people support incompetent misfits for a number of reasons:

Job preservation -- You don't want to hire a person that is a better go-getter then you, as you could lose your job to that person.

By stacking the workbase with incompetents you lower the performance expectation of the over all workforce which serves two purposes. One, it requires you to hire twice the necessary number of dog-asses to do things that would otherwise take half the numbers in competent manpower to do the work.

Two, maintaining an inefficient workplace the incompetent management is protected in so far as incompetent dog-asses working for them stay in line and don't call for better management because they might have to do an honest days work at there next job. The producers that bring home the beans who slipped in to the system keep there head down and just do there job because they got families to provide for and if the make noise and pop there head out of the rabbit hole the clout machine will squish them.

Where municipal employment is concerned, hiring dolts assures a steady crop of non-independent thinking people which is very beneficial in adding to the votes of the dead, the unspoken quid pro quo of the Reverends and voting gang bangers, and the mentally challenged people bussed in to vote in Cook County elections.

Lastly, those in power get a warm fuzzy feeling and an ego boost employing people that they think wouldn't have a pot to piss in if it were not for them.   

Buck Naked

8/10/2009 09:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If this is true, there are some real problems.
1. It is a federal offense to bring non-authorized persons airside.
2. Payment for bringing non-authorized persons onto the airfield is a FEDERAL offense.
3. There is a city Dept of Aviation piolicy that forbids this.
4. If the Midway FSD ( Federal Security Director ) ignores this, they should and could loose their job.
5. The security firm at the airport that allowed this is also in violation of the contract and federal guidelines.
6. The aviation police supervisor is also now in trouble, along with the airport managment who covered this up.
a retired po from the airport

8/10/2009 09:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
NAME THE COMMANDER. YOUR NAME WOULD BE ALL OVER HERE IF YOU DID THAT. NAME THE SECURITY FIRM.

8/10/2009 01:02:00 AM

Ok Who is it? Who are you? Name him/her! No balls?

8/10/2009 09:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just when you thought it was over, 43SAM ADAM spotted at the White Sox game with none other than "GIGGLES" !

8/10/2009 10:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a bunch of great guys at the Denver Police Department!

8/10/2009 10:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

CPD continuously embarrass ourselves by acting in highly unprofessional ways. Heard a similar story when Michael Phelps landed at Midway... Bunch of tact guys, a Lt, and a couple Sgts hounded the guy taking pictures and asking for autographs on various items... This department is in no way, shape, or form the professional organization it claims to be... It is a bad joke, with terrible supervision, ridiculous policies, awful equipment, and more often than not is closer in resemblence to a barnum and bailey fucking circus than a professional law enforcement organization!!! In other words... I AM NOT SURPRISED!!!

8/10/2009 10:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

On their first visit to Midway , they were given an escort by CPD and Wedster was there. I assumed that they were detailed there.

They probably got paid the same amount as we all get paid when we play armed security for celebs and various VIP's at the whim of our bosses... Zero.

8/10/2009 10:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

J-Fed is part of the "different rules for different folks" crowd now and he will only keep up the tradition. But he does have the lowley P.O.'s back, just ask Bill Cozzi as he sits in a federal cell right now. J-fed has turned a blind eye to several incidents involving the "special" people. Nothing will change it's just the way it is in the corrupt city of chicago. The lowley P.O. has to protect themselves by whatever means.

8/10/2009 10:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8/10/2009 01:15:00 AM
OT the creator of The Shield has plans to shoot his new series Ridealong in Chicago and CPD will be about the Dept and chicago politics
- - - -

The Watcher TV column had this:

By the way, Ryan, who's been using Twitter to solicit casting suggestions for "Lie to Me," wouldn't mind some input for "Ridealong."

The lead role on the show is Jarek Wysocki, who is in his early to mid-40s and is nicknamed "The Polish Cowboy," Ryan said. "Any casting ideas?"

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/08/shawn-ryan-chicago-ridealong.html

8/10/2009 10:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fuck these bosses. Even the so-called 'princes'. Any one of them would smile and shake your hand then fuck you in the ass as you walk away. Fuck 'em all.....

8/10/2009 10:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
"...The real story is that the call came out and one of the 009 Dist. midnight tact teams was right there, literally! Officer EM and her partner opened that trash can and rescued that baby, not that wanna-be hero TB! It was Officer EM who reached into that can and pulled that baby out and it was Officer EM whom that baby first laid eyes upon! After rescuing the baby, Officer EM was cradling that baby in her arms when the fire truck pulled up and she handed the baby to a “firefighter”, whether it was TB or not I don’t know. So if anybody should be lauded in the papers it should be EM and her partner..."

8/10/2009 01:21:00 AM


NO PROBLEM... That's all in the case report, right? I mean, Aunt EM did do a case report, right? They didn't just play the old tact car game of blowing off the job on someone else since there is no CB # involved? Take the case report, give a copy to your Sgt, make copies of the media reports, and ask the Sgt to put Aunt EM and Co. in for the appropriate award.

And btw, great learning experience.
Sometimes the TRUE story is not really the story that gets told.

Once when I had a little over a year on the job, we were on our way to a domestic when a home invasion in progress came out. A big Police manhunt in the area caused the bad guy to hide under a porch. Victim was found murdered still clutching the phone and still connected to 911 dispatchers. The entire crime and murder was caught on tape at 11th and State. The search for the offender finally spooked him from under the porch and a foot pursuit followed. My partner and I caught him and cuffed him along with a VC Detective and 1 guy from the paper car, 4 guys total. 6 guys got Dept Commendations on that arrest but my partner and I were not among them.

The Sgt on scene, trying to put cars back up for service, said for us to go handle our domestic since we had accepted the job and were already on it for 30 minutes. He said the paper car and Detectives would get the processing done at the area. Turns out our names never got on the report though our cuffs were on the prisoner. The dicks decided the case would be better when it got to court with fewer officers involved. At that point of my career, I hesitated to speak up, but after that incident, it never happened again.

8/10/2009 10:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ha...RW??? What a joke...she is going to lead training? The Department's future is now lost along with its present. FIRE HER NOW!

8/10/2009 10:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
It was Ruth Wedster of the Academy.

Way to go Ruth!

And way to go Ginger!

And although I haven't seen anything yet, to anyone who thinks this is a "rat post" just remember, people like Wedster and Cuello and Brown and any other of 20 bosses I could name are the ones hammering you for "keeping your personal life unsullied as an example to all" and sticking it in your ass for a day or three or five over petty bullshit SPAR offenses.

8/10/2009 06:55:00 AM

Why attack Wedster? She has been a huge asset to the training division. Ruth might be very tight with Aunt Bea but females stick together. Exempts, in my humble opinion deserve special perks for all of the hard work they perform for the department. After all, only the best qualified are selected to achieve this high honor of command. Remember, do as I say, not as I do!

8/10/2009 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The real story is that the call came out and one of the 009 Dist. midnight tact teams was right there, literally! Officer EM and her partner opened that trash can and rescued that baby, not that wanna-be hero TB!

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I knew that story was bullshit the minute I read it. Police would almost certainly respond to that job before CFD.

Now, if a PO did respond first, then there would have to be some record of him getting there first. Once the baby was found, the PO's must have gotten on the air and told OEMC that the call was bonifide and requested an ambulance. They had to do that. All of those transmittions would be timed stamped and could be compared with CFD's transmittions, which would easily uncover this scam.

But, the real problem with this story is that the people responsible for the rescue are the people who called. If someone says there's a baby in a garbage can, and the police come, and there is a baby in the garbage can, did the police rescue the baby? Or, did the caller?

8/10/2009 11:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Do Tinkerbell and Rambo do anything in 016 on 3rd watch? Thanks for watching the neighborhood! It's nice to hear that they moan about no contract, CR'S, and morale, but they work 6 hours and DO NOTHING!!! Again, thanks. How about the wagon guy who blew off the detectives family member on a garage burglary? No flash, no report and then gets hot and calls the rapid guys out who actually went and did the report. It's great to see that 016 is protected by cops that are protecting our families. I hear it's all whinners who are out for themselves. The former "working police" on third watch should'nt be pushed around to do ALL the jobs every night. Let the DOGS do something!! Where's the supervision? I'd love to leave 025 and come to 016, but what's the point if there are no positives! It's only a short time until 016 is as bad as every place in area 3 and area 5!!! Again thanks for taking care of the homefront!!!!!

8/10/2009 11:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT - On your toes 019 1st watch, it's coming your way!

2 More Mugging Victims On North Side
August 10, 2009 11:11 AM
Two people were mugged early this morning in the North Side's North Center neighborhood, one of them critically, Chicago police said.

One of the muggings, which is being categorized as a battery, happened in the 3300 block of North Hoyne Avenue. The victim, a 53-year-old man, was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.

The other mugging, which involved a newspaper deliveryman, happened about 4:20 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Belmont Avenue. Taylor said crime was being categorized as an armed robbery, but she could not say whether anything was taken from the victim, believed to be in his 30s.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/
2009/08/2-more-mugging-victims-on-
north-side.html

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I'm guessing that being "critically mugged" is worse than just being mugged.

On a side note, what does "mugged" mean and where did the term come from and what is it's history?

8/10/2009 12:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

...armed Police Officers (who aren't assigned to Midway), managed to get onto the airfield itself in violation of TSA regulations and Federal Law....

If you are armed, in uniform, in a marked car and have an assignment to an airport, that shouldn't be the issue. C.P.D., I.S.P. and C.C.S.P. are called to the airports all the time and coordinate their moves with T.S.A.

...she provided the celebrities with an armed escort to waiting cars and allegations are being made that she was paid for this service via a private security firm. ...

Was perhaps this through SPECIAL EVENTS, like the Movie Detail. Before Shortshanks destroyed the movie industry in Chicago I used to work that frequently. We were off duty, paid by the production company, and one of the jobs was to provide security for the high-line talent. This included using marked C.P.D. cars. When the rare film or TV crew come to town, look for a marked car, the Beat Tag might say FILM 1, FILM 2.

Or was this just a courtesy provided a visiting celebrity and this Commander was in the know, didn't have anything better to do and volunteered because she would enjoy the assignment. So who wouldn't? I enjoyed the Movie Detail.

"disaster", so who died? This might be a lot to do about not much.

8/10/2009 12:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Double standards? Clout! Politically connected?! NEPOTISM?!

HOW DARE YOU SIR!

Are you paying attention Weis?

8/10/2009 12:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FOP LOST arbitration ruling regarding Chicago Marathon. You can read the decision on FOP website. Just throw up your arms and aise the white flag. This is Short shanks town, bend over and have another.

8/10/2009 02:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey SCC, off topic but since we r talking about smart bosses.....the catain on 2nd watch in the 4th dustrict told the p.o.'s at roll call that if they want time due they have to bring their ticket books with them when they come see him. He will decide if they get the day based on if they have recently wrote any movers. Someone better call the union, sounds like a good lawsuit to me.

8/10/2009 02:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why does Burger Queen still have a job?I mean isn't her 003 the biggest mess? Vigil Citizen

8/10/2009 02:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can they make even ONE exempt who is not a complete clown, ego maniac or functional retard?
The only one that I have met in the last five years or so that even appears to be a normal human being is Kupczyk (sp) in 008.

8/10/2009 03:00:00 PM  
Anonymous 025 Days said...

Anonymous said...
I apologize this is OT, SCC, but a big injustice and insult has to be set right. In Sunday’s Scum-Times there is a story of a “firefighter” (TB) who “saved” an abandoned baby at 44th and Rockwell...

Come on, are you serious? When I saw and read the story in the Sun Times, i thought it was ridiculous that this fireman was being hailed as a hero. Now, if the story you are telling is true, then it's even worse on the CFD guy. But the CPD coppers aren't heroes either, if it was a job to recover a baby in a garbage can! Was the fucking can on fire? Were the coppers getting shot at while they opened the can? Where are the heroics here?
"933, citizen thinks there may be a baby in a garbage can, fire is rolling"... wow, scary job! Hugs for all involved! This poster is a moron, and if those coppers fancy themselves as heros because of this they are morons too!

8/10/2009 04:55:00 PM  
Anonymous 025 Days said...

SCC, the story above about Denver PD supporting our CPD brother deserves a thread - they are the Real Police - thanks to Denver PD and their suburban brothers!

8/10/2009 04:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC,

Please do a post on this standup Officer Densey Cole and the outstanding love and support that our brothers in blue on the Denver PD are giving one of our very own.

This was posted on another thread by someone else. ALL coppers should watch this, it is moving.


http://www.kdvr.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=6bfb668c-ee71-4fac-9c8d-71e598fbe838&src=front

Thank-You Denver PD, the Denver community and surrounding PD's. even the Denver media,lol...

Best wishes to our brother Officer Cole, get well our prayers and love are with you bro!

8/10/2009 01:02:00 AM

We went out to CO and had a chance to visit Densey. The support by not only Denver PD but all the surrounding communities and LEO's from different states was amazing! It is so good to know that when one of our own can't be with us he and his wife are being taken care of. I only hope that we return the favor if the need ever arises here!

8/10/2009 05:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Considering the Burger Queen reference I guessed we were talking about Lillie Chump-Hales

8/10/2009 06:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

RICK FLAIR ITS TIME TO CALL IN A BIG ONE CUZ OLD GIRL STEPPED ON YOUR JOHNSON.

8/10/2009 06:46:00 PM  
Blogger mr taggart said...

PINKO COMMIES ARE JUST DEMOCRATS IN DISGUISE

8/10/2009 06:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why attack Wedster? She has been a huge asset to the training division. Ruth might be very tight with Aunt Bea but females stick together. Exempts, in my humble opinion deserve special perks for all of the hard work they perform for the department. After all, only the best qualified are selected to achieve this high honor of command. Remember, do as I say, not as I do!

8/10/2009 11:04:00 AM

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You have GOT to be from another planet, maybe even an alternate universe!

Women on this job do NOT stick together, especially the higher their 'rank'. They are all terrified another talented woman will come along and swipe 'their' spot.

Right, Dory?

8/10/2009 07:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

did EM have to do TRR's on the baby? hahahahaha...........

8/10/2009 08:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can they make even ONE exempt who is not a complete clown, ego maniac or functional retard?
The only one that I have met in the last five years or so that even appears to be a normal human being is Kupczyk (sp) in 008.

8/10/2009 03:00:00 PM

They did make some "normal human beings" exempt but then they got dumped when they started to care and act civilized. guess they didn't meet the qualifications!

8/10/2009 08:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
RICK FLAIR ITS TIME TO CALL IN A BIG ONE CUZ OLD GIRL STEPPED ON YOUR JOHNSON.

8/10/2009 06:46:00 PM

Whose johnson?

8/10/2009 09:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Hey SCC, off topic but since we r talking about smart bosses.....the catain on 2nd watch in the 4th dustrict told the p.o.'s at roll call that if they want time due they have to bring their ticket books with them when they come see him. He will decide if they get the day based on if they have recently wrote any movers. Someone better call the union, sounds like a good lawsuit to me.

8/10/2009 02:28:00 PM

Stop lying. You don't work here and Jarmusz is a damn good BOSS! FU

8/10/2009 09:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

mr taggart said...
PINKO COMMIES ARE JUST DEMOCRATS IN DISGUISE

8/10/2009 06:56:00 PM

You wouldn't know who or what a communist was if you were been held hostage in the Kremlin!!!!!

8/10/2009 09:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FOP LOST arbitration ruling regarding Chicago Marathon. You can read the decision on FOP website. Just throw up your arms and aise the white flag. This is Short shanks town, bend over and have another.

You mean closing it to ranks D2 and above? How does that affect me (D1)? It doesn't. In fact, I benefit because now there is a better chance of getting the Obama Detail.

8/10/2009 09:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

regarding the below post:
Hey SCC, off topic but since we r talking about smart bosses.....the catain on 2nd watch in the 4th dustrict told the p.o.'s at roll call that if they want time due they have to bring their ticket books with them when they come see him. He will decide if they get the day based on if they have recently wrote any movers. Someone better call the union, sounds like a good lawsuit to me.

8/10/2009 02:28:00 PM

That's just Capt. Jarmush drinking the "Carter Koolaid" hoping to get an exempt spot. Dave, you cannot base an officers "earned" time off on activity. I smell trouble a brewing.

8/10/2009 09:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The real story is that the call came out and one of the 009 Dist. midnight tact teams was right there, literally! Officer EM and her partner opened that trash can and rescued that baby, not that wanna-be hero TB!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hero? Are you fucking kidding? I don't give a rats ass who it was, CPD or CFD. A response to a 911 call of a baby in a garbage can (terrible) someone responds, lifts the baby from the garbage can, and thats a heroic act? That is someone DOING THEIR JOB. "slowly unwrapped the blanket?" Cue the violins.

The word hero is cheapened by shit like this.

8/10/2009 10:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I do understand the CPD has it's own stress and I give credit to ALL police working the streets but I will not tolerate LIARS. I was there when TB found that baby in the garbage can. Was CPD on scene?....YES. Did CPD find the baby?......NO. Was 2 CPD officers chatting on their cell phones while they "should" have been searching for a baby?.....YES. Were the other CPD members on scene gathered in a group huddle exchanging stories and laughing?.....YES.

I understand the CPD is always in the media spotlight and when ever a CPD officer is on my fire scene and they do something heroic or outstanding......I give them credit. But on THIS particular scene, the overweight black neighbor who was missing some teeth were more of a help!

If your looking to jump on a hero's shoulder, atleast make it "look" like you were trying to help out...and try to stay off the phone.
Battalion Chief W.

8/10/2009 08:41:00 AM

Stay off our blog stroke! This place is not full of your dumb-ass John Q. Public, who are fooled by your hero act. We've all seen CFD's circus and know that it is mostly made up of true clowns. Start your own blog, which no one, and i repeat no one would care because most firemen don't even like firemen. enjoy all your time off, but please stay off our blog.

8/10/2009 10:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

when are the asshloles that work in 016 gonna start doing their jobs and respond to other coppers calls?? Hey dickhead if you were sleeping and had to work in the morning you would want me their getting the riff raff out from in front of your house. If you dont like working get the fuck out of the district. There are coppers who want to work there to protect their homes. my neighbors and I will start putting cr's on coppers who dont respond to jobs and blow the shit off. Better yet your commander has gotten a few calls already on the lazy bastards in 016If you dont want your names posted on here then start doing your jobs. The shitheads arent the only ones with scanners. We know when you assholes blow off jobs, we listen to you code it out when you didnt even come close to the job. Just remember when your wife or girlfriend is home alone........you will need me......and you might get the same treatment as you give the rest of your brothers and sister on the job. see how it feels assholes.......

-016 district resident and copper.

8/10/2009 10:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC you always mention the misbehavior of our exempts, the mayor, and the aldermen. But guess what nothing is ever done to them so who cares and let's move on. Time to put the pressure on our F.O.P. They were voted in with the promise of a quick contract and no arbitration. NOT HAPPENING! Lets' get rid of them at election time. Realistically we couldn't do worse!

8/10/2009 10:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Come on, are you serious? When I saw and read the story in the Sun Times, i thought it was ridiculous that this fireman was being hailed as a hero. Now, if the story you are telling is true, then it's even worse on the CFD guy. But the CPD coppers aren't heroes either, if it was a job to recover a baby in a garbage can! Was the fucking can on fire? Were the coppers getting shot at while they opened the can? Where are the heroics here?
"933, citizen thinks there may be a baby in a garbage can, fire is rolling"... wow, scary job! Hugs for all involved! This poster is a moron, and if those coppers fancy themselves as heros because of this they are morons too!

*******************************

guess what boys and girls.. unlike firemen we dont do this job for the glory. if the firemen want to take credit for it then so be it. this poster is absolutly right. there is no doubt in my mind that the original poster telling the "true" story about the midnight tac guys is none other than the guys that did it. stop trying to pretend to be someone else just giving intitials and all that crap... just say it, you want credit, you want to be a hero and you want your name in the paper tac hero... well if thats what you want then be a fireman. quit patting yourself on the back for responding to a call. shame on the fireman for taking credit for just doing his job and shame on you for being jealous about this bullshit. grow up on both sides.

8/10/2009 10:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

"...If we can provide a Pflager a body guard, if we can give Burke a whole echelon of guards, valets and footmen then why not some for people who make us happy and forget our troubles for a while."

8/10/2009 08:25:00 AM


I'm with ya Brother!

Body guards for Hookers!!!

8/10/2009 10:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

"I read months ago that the US Attorney is "looking into" this. What's going on there Mt. Fiszgerald?"

"Why has our own Illinois Attorney General, little miss Lisa Madigan, not looked into this one?"

8/10/2009 09:23:00 AM

I agree BUT...

Any investigation will show that our duly elected pension board representatives voted as OUR reps to allow Venecko & Davis access to the fund...

Any of the pension board reps who voted in favor of this theft from our fund should be voted out of their post.

8/10/2009 11:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Our buddy Shavedlongcock is reporting that this story may be all bullshit.

8/10/2009 11:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Off Topic: Start getting interested in the Health Care debate people!

If the leftist regime's health care takeover succeeds, the city will drop coverage and force us into the government plan, asap!

Call them what they are. Yes Republicans are shmucks, but.... 75% of Democrats are democratic socialists and the other 25% are communists. Do you want Obama,Ted Kennedy, Jan Schakowsky, Maxine Waters, Kathleen Sebelius, etc...appointing the boards who will decide what gets rationed to whom?

The leftists got their marching orders right from the White House team of Axelrod and Messina. They told these clowns to hit back hard when challenged about the proposals.

They've also unleashed red goons and street fighters from SEIU and other far left groups to intimidate seniors (many of whom are vets) at these meetings.

Stand up to them in the meetings, and in the street outside the meetings! Call and write to the so-called, phony moderate "Blue Dog Dems" and let them know you will contribute to their defeat regardless of what state they're in. Write to vulnerable senators like Blanche Lincoln, Ben Nelson, the two RINOS in Maine, etc... and let them know you will contribute to their opponents.

Remember, if this passes Obama, Pelosi, Read, etc... keep gold-plated coverage. You and your family will get in line for a pain killer at the local collective within a couple years when the costs sky-rocket!

8/10/2009 11:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's really messed up. I don't think this should be swept under the rug but I am sure it will be because it is not a P.O. that is in violation. What happened to the rule stipulating that command staff can't work a second job? I don't even want to think about this because it will just become yet another instance when nothing is done to a rule and law violator because of politics. All I can say is thank goodness it wasn't a p.o. because she/he would be facing unemployment or serious time.

8/10/2009 11:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"the catain on 2nd watch in the 4th dustrict told the p.o.'s at roll call that if they want time due they have to bring their ticket books with them when they come see him. He will decide if they get the day based on if they have recently wrote any movers."

CAPTAIN MCCORLEY IN 023 DID THAT FOR YEARS, NOTHING NEW THERE...

8/10/2009 11:31:00 PM  
Anonymous 016 cop/013 Resident said...

when are the asshloles that work in 016 gonna start doing their jobs and respond to other coppers calls?? Hey dickhead if you were sleeping and had to work in the morning you would want me their getting the riff raff out from in front of your house. If you dont like working get the fuck out of the district. There are coppers who want to work there to protect their homes. my neighbors and I will start putting cr's on coppers who dont respond to jobs and blow the shit off. Better yet your commander has gotten a few calls already on the lazy bastards in 016If you dont want your names posted on here then start doing your jobs. The shitheads arent the only ones with scanners. We know when you assholes blow off jobs, we listen to you code it out when you didnt even come close to the job. Just remember when your wife or girlfriend is home alone........you will need me......and you might get the same treatment as you give the rest of your brothers and sister on the job. see how it feels assholes.......

-016 district resident and copper.

8/10/2009 10:32:00 PM

Cry me a river, and get whatever BS CR number you are going to get. I dont care I live in 013, so you think I care about your over priced ghetto home in Edison Park???? I love seeing all that section 8 on Central, and Im on bid here cause I want to sleep and will continue to sleep. You are the police right??? If you see something than do something about it tough guy. Im so sick of 016 cops that bitch and moan over everything, grow a pair and take care of the problems yourself. Like everyone says DE-policing , that is what I'm doing and if it happens to be in 016 that boo whoo! No contract no work.

8/10/2009 11:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the guy talking about 016 blowing off jobs, AMEN BROTHER! 1611 on midnites routinely codes jobs from the hole. It's ridiculous. Where is that bitch sgt ( Jeannie Clarks Daughter) when u need her?

8/10/2009 11:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ruth Wedster is truly a piece of shit out for herself and always has been.

A little over a year ago she went into a restaraunt in 018 and told the Manager that she was the "New Watch Commander" in 018 and the Manager, who loved the Police, took care of her and her party! Of course, he found out she wasn't and ever since won't take care of the working Police who come in to eat, unless he knows them.

And this POS is the Commander of the Academy! WYF

8/10/2009 11:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey everyone that asked about whether Bear was found, apparently there was a rumor that he had been found in a cemetery but that isn't true. BEAR HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. That is truly truly fucked up. That is a huge chunk of change the city lost, not to mention the dog deserved so much better. I hope this canine officer never is allowed another dog. What will happen to a new dog if he doesn't get along with his family dogs. Will he end up neglected or missing too? I'm not saying the canine officer neglected him but its a shame such a great dog is still missing and may be never to be seen again. I liked Bear and he was a real go getter. God bless you Bear and I hope we can find you. Your handler has been mum about any searches.

8/10/2009 11:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who is 43 SAM ADAM?

8/10/2009 11:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the news can talk all they want about CLOUT at the Univ of Il.
Why don't they talk "CLOUT" in city hiring/firing?
Or total lack of leadership in police and fire dept. due to CLOUT promotions?
WHY? WHY? WHY?
MERIT PROMOTION IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW IT IS WHO YOU KNOW!!!!
MOST UNQUALIFIED NEED APPLY!!!
LAUGHING STOCK OF THE NATION!!!!!!

8/11/2009 12:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ruths blond side kick secretary was overheard saying where ever Ruth goes I go and nobody even j fed has a say in it. Ginger is heavier than j fed!!!

8/11/2009 12:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

On a side note, what does "mugged" mean and where did the term come from and what is it's history?

8/10/2009 12:05:00 PM

My guess, and it is a guess, is that when someone comes up to you and punches you in the mug (face), you have been mugged.

8/11/2009 12:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FOP LOST arbitration ruling regarding Chicago Marathon. You can read the decision on FOP website. Just throw up your arms and aise the white flag. This is Short shanks town, bend over and have another.

You mean closing it to ranks D2 and above? How does that affect me (D1)? It doesn't. In fact, I benefit because now there is a better chance of getting the Obama Detail.

8/10/2009 09:34:00 PM
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D-2 is not a RANK; it's a payscale. A detective is a POLICE OFFICER ACTING AS DETECTIVE. Read your contract once in a while.

8/11/2009 01:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

JOB. "slowly unwrapped the blanket?" Cue the violins.

The word hero is cheapened by shit like this.

8/10/2009 10:02:00 PM

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you got it bro

8/11/2009 01:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We know when you assholes blow off jobs, we listen to you code it out when you didnt even come close to the job. Just remember when your wife or girlfriend is home alone........you will need me......and you might get the same treatment as you give the rest of your brothers and sister on the job. see how it feels assholes.......

-016 district resident and copper.

8/10/2009 10:32:00 PM

Man, I couldn't agree more. 016 has always been the place where the dogs went to hide, but there's actually work to do up here now. So if you don't want to do it, get the fuck out, because we need the real police up here --especially now with all the shit encroaching.

8/11/2009 03:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

'God bless you Bear and I hope we can find you. Your handler has been mum about any searches.'

That's because Bear's handler was an incompetent tool. Bear is likely in a far better situation now than he has been. And like you, my friend, I hope Bear's former 'handler' doesn't get another one, as he's clearly shown he wasn't up for another dog when the old one was retired.

8/11/2009 07:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does anybody on 3rd watch work or 1st watch in 016 work? You guys make it sound like they're all dogs. I can think of a few guys that protect our part of the city on thrid watch. Maybe if they had better supervisors on those watches we would never have to talk bad about the 016th district.

8/11/2009 07:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

>>>I hope that they at least passed out a few "Annie Oakleys" to the Blue Shirts. (Trivia Question: What's an "Annie Oakley"?)

An "Annie Oakley" is theater and circus slang for a complimentary ticket. Usually they had holes punched in them. So they were named after the famous American woman exhibition shooter who made a name for herself by shooting holes in playing cards held by sometimes famous people.

8/11/2009 07:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stop lying. You don't work here and Jarmusz is a damn good BOSS! FU

8/10/2009 09:13:00 PM

I 2nd that.

8/11/2009 08:02:00 AM  
Blogger Mr. SouthSide said...

"...Captain MCCOREY did that for years in 023...Nothing new here..."

Big difference. 004 is a shithole. These guys work their asses off and it's an insult to make theme bring in their ticket books just to get a day off.

023 is a garden spot. The scariest black man they have to deal with is Ronnie Woo-Woo and their biggest fear is having to go to Wrigley Field to handle a drunken fan.

8/11/2009 09:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

D-2 is not a RANK; it's a payscale. A detective is a POLICE OFFICER ACTING AS DETECTIVE. Read your contract once in a while.

True. It's a pay scale that defines a rank (tomato - tomatoe).
BUT it still won't let you into the Obama Detail. And since we are talking about earning extra money, it wasn't too long ago (ok, a couple of years) that the department put a kibosh on O.T.,only allowing Detectives the ability to get it.

I guess you can sum this all up in the words: LIFE'S A BITCH. So forgive me if I don't shed a tear that anyone above the common Patrolman is not allowed to work this detail. Be happy that you earn more than I do.

8/11/2009 09:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A detective is a POLICE OFFICER ACTING AS DETECTIVE.

If that's the case then there are a couple of Detectives that should have their Screen Actors Guild cards revoked.

8/11/2009 09:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's just Capt. Jarmush drinking the "Carter Koolaid" hoping to get an exempt spot. Dave, you cannot base an officers "earned" time off on activity. I smell trouble a brewing.

8/10/2009 09:35:00 PM

Yeah whatever. You lied and lied and then lied some more about anything relating to Commander Carter. If you do work here, you are a dog ass and pissed that he actually pays attention and calls your shit, no matter what Aldercreature you are affiliated with (Ald. Pope). You are only interested in the Hegwisch area, but guess what idiot, the same savages all over the District will be heading our way soon. Did you think about that? Since I work 2nd Watch and I know he didn't do that, what he did talk about is activity of the Foot Post people and the dog asses on the Beat. Jarmusz is doing his job, not kissing ass like you do. Its funny how you call Ald. Pope before you call an incident into the zone. You are a true idiot and a sorry excuse for the police! By the way, Commander Carter nor Captain Jarmusz gives a fuck about what you or any of the Alderman that try to run the police fucking think! Unlike Jfed, Masters and especially Dugan. None are the police!

8/11/2009 10:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, as a member of the CFD and family member of many CPD officers, I have always defended and stood by the police. Reading some comments about CFD I was stunned, I thought we were all in this shit together,based on your comments I guess it is more CFD vs CPD. It is really a sad thing, when so many are against the police, that you isolate those who felt they were on your side.

8/11/2009 10:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Why attack Wedster? She has been a huge asset to the training division. Ruth might be very tight with Aunt Bea but females stick together. Exempts, in my humble opinion deserve special perks for all of the hard work they perform for the department. After all, only the best qualified are selected to achieve this high honor of command. Remember, do as I say, not as I do!

8/10/2009 11:04:00 AM

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You gave me a good laugh, but you forgot the LOL. Without the LOL, some readers may think you are being serious with your remarks. You are either quite funny or, if you are serious, you are an idiot.

8/11/2009 11:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ruths blond side kick secretary was overheard saying where ever Ruth goes I go and nobody even j fed has a say in it. Ginger is heavier than j fed!!!

GREAT CLOUT: No one else notified but her step son starts the Fire acedemy on 17 August 09, it must be nice to be in the no when all the other poor guys are waiting.
WHAT F/BALLS THESE CLOUT HEAVY NON POLICE PEOPLE HAVE, WHERE IS THE US ATTORNEY???? EVERY TIME SHE OPENS HER MOUTH I GET DISGUSTED

8/11/2009 02:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"the catain on 2nd watch in the 4th dustrict told the p.o.'s at roll call that if they want time due they have to bring their ticket books with them when they come see him. He will decide if they get the day based on if they have recently wrote any movers."


When denied, grieve it.

8/11/2009 02:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

It figures that it was Wedster.
Clout all the way...Commander of the Academy. So WHAT does the ADS do there? How many exempts does the Academy need to supervise the 46 recruits the City has hired so far this year? ENOUGH OF THE BULLSHIT ALREADY!!!
Kass, where are you? This would make great reading among the Trib's
loyal readership!

8/10/2009 08:14:00 AM


Aren't exempts prohibited from holding an active security license, or having any interest in a Security Firm??? Hello, run her name on the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation website...

come on Kass, you're the only one left on our side,

8/11/2009 02:49:00 PM  
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8/11/2009 02:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

CAPTAIN MCCORLEY IN 023 DID THAT FOR YEARS, NOTHING NEW THERE...

8/10/2009 11:31:00 PM
BULLSHIT! Maybe if you knew his name your post might have a hint of truth to it. He never needed to ask you for your ticket book. He knew who everyone of the worthless dogs were and he gave them what they gave him. Nothing. If you were a worker on his watch he treated you like a prince. You are obviously one of the dogs, and judging from the way you spelled his name we know who you are and you were a lazy POS when you were on days. BTW, how's midnites?

8/11/2009 02:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OH NO !!!!!!!!! THE COMMANDER OF 16 WAS CALLED ABOUT THE LAZY COPS IN 16. I GUESS EVERYONE NOW WILL START WORKING. PLUS YOU ARE GETTING CR#S ON COPS YOU REALLY ARE AN ASSHAT

8/11/2009 05:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lay off the 016 people already!

I've been on the job for 21 years and have always worked patrol in Area 4 and of late, Area 3 districts. So no, I don't work in 016.

I've lived in 016 for 18 years, have needed the police 3 times, and have gotten great service every time. If anything, they need more people there and smaller beats. The beats and geography of the place are fucking ridiculous. Its criss-crossed with expressways, woods, rivers, train tracks, etc... Frankly, I'm surprised they do as good a job as they do.

Oh yeah, and don't forget that every other call involves a drunken city worker.

8/11/2009 07:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The rug sweeper says:

That bump in the rug is getting HUGE!

8/11/2009 09:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I do understand the CPD has it's own stress and I give credit to ALL police working the streets but I will not tolerate LIARS. I was there when TB found that baby in the garbage can. Was CPD on scene?....YES. Did CPD find the baby?......NO. Was 2 CPD officers chatting on their cell phones while they "should" have been searching for a baby?.....YES. Were the other CPD members on scene gathered in a group huddle exchanging stories and laughing?.....YES.

I understand the CPD is always in the media spotlight and when ever a CPD officer is on my fire scene and they do something heroic or outstanding......I give them credit. But on THIS particular scene, the overweight black neighbor who was missing some teeth were more of a help!

If your looking to jump on a hero's shoulder, atleast make it "look" like you were trying to help out...and try to stay off the phone.
Battalion Chief W.

8/10/2009 08:41:00 AM

Stay off our blog stroke! This place is not full of your dumb-ass John Q. Public, who are fooled by your hero act. We've all seen CFD's circus and know that it is mostly made up of true clowns. Start your own blog, which no one, and i repeat no one would care because most firemen don't even like firemen. enjoy all your time off, but please stay off our blog.

8/10/2009 10:30:00 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HEY! CPD-CFD
Can you see what's happening here?
You are pitting yourselves one against the other, and you're just one example in many. Here on the blog,any differing opinion is given the canvas to attack the other. WHAT A SHAME!

WE are the leaders. Are'nt we more honorable than that? We have imploded from within. We have become our own worst enemy. The damage done by the media and the public pales in comparison to the damage that we're doing to ourselves.

Please, please, give it a rest. We all know that this blog is viewed by an ever-increasing # of people, from every corner of the world. Why are we showcasing ourselves at our worst? Why not use it to do some good. Comments that amount to nothing more than personal attacks on others are cowardly and serve no purpose other than to further divide us.

I am a "PROUD" member of the Chicago Police Department. I am proud of the service that I and my fellow members have given this Dept. and this city.

Things are far from perfect. At some points they can be unacceptable. It's during these times that we have to "dig in" and persevere by remembering why we were "so" determined to be a part of the CPD. And remembering the gratifying "high" that you got over and over again when you helped someone else. To that end, I challenge any and all readers of this blog (CPD in particular) to stop tearing each other up with the personal attacks. one last thing.

When I was about 6 years old, my dad went on one of his hunting trips to Nebraska. Among the things he brought back was a statue from Boys Town that said "He Ain't heavy,he's my brother" I believed it then, and I believe it now.

8/11/2009 09:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

vote out the gold braid bill
let captains run the districts
gold braid bill is a drain on our pension fund

8/11/2009 11:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ellen schmitz- midway cpd lt. (clout baby) is trying to jam Ruth wedster(clout baby) - cmmdr. of cpd academy for personal reasons unknown. This type of crap happens all the time at the airport but no one cares until something like this comes along. This is a joke. All of this isnt because of a hasbeen musician elton john. In my personal opinion schmitz want Wedsters job. You know swap one do nothing assignment for a really fu@#in do nothing assignment. Clout at its finest. I am not cpd nor aspire to be. You can call me the aviator. These people are all a fu@#in joke. CPD is puttin pressure on aviation to get dirt on the dumb as$ cpd wedster who badged her way onto the field. The citizens of chicago should know how porous the security of the airports actually are- funny thing is it is not for the lack of trying of the police(aviation pd and cpd) it is because of the incompetence and the total dismissive attitude of the city administration on all levels. This city, the airports, and the infrastructure are a powderkeg waiting to explode. Funny thing is, the people that run this city -especialy the piece of sh@t mayor dont give a fu$k. It is you and me that have to deal with the mess to take care of our family and our friends. Be safe everyone. And remember -----Dont let your heart be troubled, we will survive.

8/12/2009 03:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was an assigned escort detail....period. Did any of you yahoos bother to ask anyone???

8/12/2009 07:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I retired a few years back and I have to agree, it is very sad how the Superintendent and the Mayor make the Exempts respond to anything politically related. How are we then not being biased and serving all of the people? The Aldermen have way to much power over the police but are never held accountable for their part in their own communties. They have millions of dollars to fix things as lights and pot holes so the police especially can help patrol the alleys and other potential crime locations. With no lights and holes the size of craters, I suggest you all stay out of the alleys. Where are the jobs Aldercreatures? I've read and heard over and over again how the Superintendent attends and makes all Commanders attend these fucked up Town Hall Meetings sponsored by the Aldermen. They are just deflecting their responsibiity. That is where THEY should be held accountable to their constituants, but to deflect they have the whole Exempt staff of CPD, CFD, CPS and whoever the fuck is stupid enough to come. How are they stimulating the econonmy in their own communities. What are they here for? Not to dictate waht the police should do. If so, they should have been the fucking police!

By the way, can Deputy Chief Alexander not attend the next one? We have the Commanders there. No one wants to hear 45 minutes of your bullshit or you bragging about how much YOU have done in Area 2. Your record as a Commander speaks for itself and you only have good numbers in Area 2 because all of the Commanders and Officers work hard. It doesn't have a fucking thing to do with you! If I heard you say "MY" Commanders, "MY" staff and "MY" analyst one more time I was going to fucking puke! Where did you get this asshole from Superintendent and Mayor? Did he forget what District he came from? Better yet, because he came from 004,and supposedly is the expert on 004, why do we have any crime there? I live on the border and I like my house, I like being retired. Should I play police when I get home Deputy Alexander? I know our area's problems are historical in nature, but after hearing that bullshit I realized you are our savior so I want to see the results you keep bragging about!

He is worst than Roti. He worked for me as a Sergeant and I have to say, he was as worthless then as he is now.

8/12/2009 08:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh yeah, and don't forget that every other call involves a drunken city worker.

8/11/2009 07:28:00 PM

...And every other call outside 016 involves a fistfight or getting shot at in the ghetto.. I am sick of hearing 'city worker' from every dog in 016. I have to deal with the drunken city worker. Big deal! Bid out then and see what the rest of the Department has to deal with on every other call.

Get off your ass and do some work. It's getting busy up here.
Your day isn't writing a soccer mom a mover anymore. If it's too scary to stop a bad guy, retire.

8/12/2009 08:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The citizens of chicago should know how porous the security of the airports actually are- funny thing is it is not for the lack of trying of the police(aviation pd and cpd) it is because of the incompetence and the total dismissive attitude of the city administration on all levels.

____________________________

Head airport security guard Jim Mauer finally weighs in.

8/12/2009 08:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Wow, as a member of the CFD and family member of many CPD officers, I have always defended and stood by the police. Reading some comments about CFD I was stunned, I thought we were all in this shit together,based on your comments I guess it is more CFD vs CPD. It is really a sad thing, when so many are against the police, that you isolate those who felt they were on your side.

8/11/2009 10:12:00 AM"


What is REALLY sad is that you've drawn a conclusion based on a handful of blog postings, rather than what you've experienced in the REAL world.

8/12/2009 12:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the Aviator who wrote that ridiculous comment. The Dept. of Aviation and CPD are conducting a investigation better known as a witch hunt.Aviator keep your stupid comments to yourself. Remember CPD are still our brothers in blue.If that Dept. wants to screw one of their own let them do it on their own with no help from Aviation. Screw you TSA.

8/12/2009 05:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If Aviation let a nonbadged armed driver onto the airfield then they are the ones who should be jammed not CPD. If they were accompanied by CPD then no harm no foul.

8/12/2009 06:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wedster and her entourage went to the airport on company time (all with her were on the clock).

They took company cars. (city gas and maintenance)

They were paid by a private security firm for this escort. (Double dipping)

8/12/2009 06:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
It was an assigned escort detail....period. Did any of you yahoos bother to ask anyone???

8/12/2009 07:59:00 AM
It was an escort detail, yes. But there was onlt 1 marked car assigned to do the escort. No exempts involved. Get you fact straight before you open you mouth. 1 PO assigned to the lead car. No other CPD were involved in the escort. The Commander had no right to be there. Maybe you should check your facts before you open your pie hole, you Asshat.

8/12/2009 11:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Aviation didn't let Wedster onto trhe airfield. She got onto the field by deception and not through the gates. Thast' why she was not escorted. There was no escort because she skirted the process. RW got onto the field walking on using her position and credentials.

8/12/2009 11:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maurer is a joke. He doesn't have the balls to push to arm Aviation police. He is another Daley puppet. He has shown he is only a clueless political hack. He doesn't have a clue or care what goes on at Midway. I'm surprised because he was decent with CPD, but is wrothless as the head of security at the airports. Anybody who gets that job instantly turns into a Daley yes man. He give less than a shit about security at the airports or the safety of Aviation Police. At least arm Aviation police and get some of the CPD people back on the streeet, God know we can use the bodies, even though the CPD people at the airport are cluelesss and do not want to do a damn thing.

8/12/2009 11:43:00 PM  
Blogger SCC said...

Dear "REAL POLICE"

We put "REAL POLICE" in quotes because you are obviously nothing but a Wedster suck ass. If you can name one instance of Wedster ever being the real police, we'll pay you $100. The fact that you defend her illegal, unethical and plain stupid-ass actions proves you've done nothing during your short career either or you'd recognize what you defend for what it is - another instance of the clouted and "merit" disregarding the very rules they would fire you for.

Go fuck yourself asshat - you won't be missed.

8/13/2009 09:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was not an assigned escort detail dumb ass it was a breach of department rules and federal law. period. There was no assignment of an escort detail.

8/13/2009 05:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wedster and her entourage went to the airport on company time (all with her were on the clock).

They took company cars. (city gas and maintenance)

They were paid by a private security firm for this escort. (Double dipping)

8/12/2009 06:42:00 PM

Yes that's right. I don't know why people are defending this. Its like defending someone who breaks the law. CPD never assigned this detail and a security firm cannot assign any CPD officer to a private detail unless they are working off duty and are not a commander. Its very simple. That commander was w-r-o-n-g. Any attempts to make it right are only making it worse for every cop who has to live with this fucking double standards.

8/13/2009 05:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I serious doubt that Ellen schmitz or however you spell her name would want this other commanders job. Who would trade the airprt for the freakin academy. This must be one of RW folks trying to deflect blame.

I also seriously doubt ES did anything to jam this woman up. The only person to blame for the fuck up is the commander at the academy. She took it upon herself to disregard a myriad of things just so she could earn cash. Regardless of any speculation. I'm puting the blame where it belongs.

8/13/2009 05:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To 8/10 at 06:55AM..."females stick together"..are you fucking crazy? Who do you think ratted her out? Use your head!

8/13/2009 08:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

LMFAO What idiot made him the Deputy Chief? Oh yeah, the same one that made Assistant Superintendent Beatrice Cuello, the same person who's condo still is not a target though they found drugs and assault weapons in her tenant's possesion (I mean her daughter's). The same one that made Mike Masters, king of showing up to a homicide with his vest and pistol, wanna be cop, who changed the rules over at the Academy to get himself sworn in. EB, SP, NR, KR, LCH, GL, PT, enough said.

8/13/2009 09:02:00 PM  
Blogger SCC said...

Dear "REAL POLICE" again,

You promised you weren't coming back. We counted on it. It made us happy. Now we have to beat you again. But that makes us happy also.

1000s of guns? Are you fucking nuts? Even after all his alleged corruption, home invasions and "street deals" the infamous Finnigan didn't get his name on 1,000 inventories for guns in all his years at SOS. That's a fact. So you're saying she got "1000's of guns off east side savages" is pure fiction.

As for working "under her" and "seeing her in action" the temptation to ask the circumstances proves almost to difficult to resist. But we will try.

If you knew anything about the M sisters though, they certainly didn't get their hair messy, nails dirty or clothes wrinkled often in their careers, did they? It was like a "merit" factory over there, wasn't it?

Again, GFY. And please, stop coming back. You're defending the indefensible is becoming tedious.

8/13/2009 11:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is it true that this incident got Wedster launched from the Academy? Cause I heard she's gone.

8/14/2009 12:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why not check out who initiated the CR number on RW?

8/14/2009 09:26:00 AM  
Blogger SCC said...

We know what you're "beating" asshat. Careful, you'll go blind.

8/14/2009 09:55:00 AM  

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