Class Acts in Colorado
We can't say enough about the Denver and Englewood Police Departments:
- Densey Cole II lay paralyzed almost 1,000 miles from where he works as a Chicago cop and had a visitor -- the police chief of Denver.
"He didn't just visit me, he saluted me," Cole said of Gerald Whitman. "That's the class act he is."
Officers in and around Englewood, Colo., where Cole has been treated since July for a spinal cord injury, think he is the class act and have adopted him and his wife, giving them tickets to concerts and sports contests and lending an old police cruiser. - Police officers say it's common for them to support brethren wherever they are. But in Denver, where injured officers from around the country come for treatment at Craig, there is an organized outreach coordinated by the Englewood Police Department.
The entire article is high praise for our brothers and sisters in blue. And the number of Chicago Police who have gone out to Denver to visit and lend support is inspiring. Many are listed by name and quoted in the article. You bring pride to an embattled organization with your efforts.
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posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
67 Comments:
did j-fed visit densey at christ, hinsdale or colorado?? oh wait, i know, dumb question...my bad
Thank You Englewood and Denver....
Class always shows........
Chicago has slipped.....no fallen..
Superintendent you ought to be ashamed......
I've said it before and I'll say it to the day I die........
NEVER, EVER, EVER TRUST A FED......
God Bless the Englewood PD, the Denver PD and of course our brother Densy.....
God save the United States.....
All my brothers and sisters in blue stay safe and God Bless You.....
"Class Acts". Almost like the hierarchy of the CPD.
Disregard, my mistake. I misread and thought it said "Lacks Class". Lacks class as in Jody P. Weis and the rest of the exempt ranks who've uttered nary a word of support for a critically injured member of our department.
As a member of this department, whether long-term or PPO, patrolmen or exempt, the "real police" or house mouse, one thing should be unanimous throughout the spectrum of rank and tenure... unwavering support for any officer like Densey Cole.
Too bad this tragedy had to happen in the first place. Yet an equally, if not bigger tragedy, is the stunning silence emanating from what are supposed to be our leaders.
This is another prime example of why this once-great department is destined for extinction.
Seems like the Denver and Englewood PD's could teach the majority of us here back home a thing or two about camaraderie.
It speaks volumes on what a great city Denver is vs. shitcago!
Awesome....how it should be!
thanks to the boys and gils in colorado... thanks for taking care of our guy in his time of need when we cant be there for him. i sure wish we could treat eachother like that but it seems like too many college educated kids with an ego who look out for themselves on the job in this city... stay safe brothers.
Awesome. Cool.
But isn't it embarrasing in front of other (competent) LE agencies to belong to such a f*ked up organization (CPD)?
I wouldn't even admit it. I'd prentend I was a civilian.
May God Bless our Brothers and Sisters in Colorado, who came to comfort our Brother who is undergoing treatment. They prove through action that the Law Enforcement profession is truly a family. Be Blessed!!!!!
reading that i felt the pride again.
Truly impressive show of support in a time that the whole department needs it ....Thank you
Nice!
I am not ashamed to say that this story brought tears to my eyes. I wonder how supportive our officers would be to another Departments' PO who would wind up at the rehab center or similar location? That is what makes this story even more inspiring!
This story reminds me of why I signed up for this job. It's not really a job, it's really a family.
Thanks to the brothers from CO.
It just shows what a vast difference there is between ours and other Police Departments. Since organizations tend to reflect their leadership, (oh, right, we have no leadership, so lets just call it management!), the CPD tends to be soulless and operate without humanity!
Are you kidding me? How would this department treat an injured member of another
department......probably not any better then they treat their own. There is no camaraderie left with in CPD,it is really very sad and disheartening. I was once a proud member, but after I was injured in the line of duty I found out first hand how this department and a great majority of its members treat those of us injured IN THE LINE OF DUTY, not just on duty. and its pathetic. Retirement can't come quick enough.
Great Job Colorado! Thank you for showing me not all departments are as sad as CPD.
Strength and honor my friends.. thanks to our partners in Colorado for honoring our brother and thanks to Densey and Mary for incredible strength.
"He didn't just visit me, he saluted me," Cole said of Gerald Whitman, the police chief of Denver. "That's the class act he is."
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Hey, wait a minute! Are you saying our "chief" isn't a class act?
Didn't he put Bill Cozzi in jail?
Didn't he get you the SUV that flipped and led to your current predicament?
Didn't he singlehandedly (Masters) tear the very heart and soul out of the exempt upper echelon of this Department and replace them with know nothing, clout carrying idiots who are incapable of one original thought amongst them?
Didn't he put on the uniform of a Chicago Police officer when he had NEVER earned it by going thru a police academy, NEVER worked in a beat car, NEVER handled a domestic disturbance call or NEVER had to "Serve and Protect" the citizens of Chicago for one single day of his life?
Hmmmm? O K, ya got me. He's got a pretty thin (as in non-existent) resume in support of his being a class act. Maybe by reading the Tribune story, he'll get a clue. Or maybe he'll just continue to be the arrogant, detached, unsympathetic and unemotional bitch that he was hired to be! The clock is ticking. Just who the hell do you want to be remembered as, Jody Weis?
Why is this officer in Colorado to begin with? Chicago don't have the facilities to help him?
SCC....can you supply an address for the Denver police so we can send things their way?
Shameful, just shameful, when one reads the comments under the article, where it is confirmed that Weis has neither called nor visited with Cole.
Mayor Daley, you've made some hiring gaffes in your 20± years here running Chicago into the ground, but your choice of Weis as Supt. has got to be one of your biggest blunders.
What a proven insensitive clod we have to look up to.
Don't let the doorknob hit you in the ass when you leave, ASSHOLE!!!
are they taking applications out there?
Every PD has its issues, but for this to happen -- it shows SOMEWHERE there is a place where brotherhood means something. Where brotherhood trumps clout and political ambition.
Hopes and prayers, and the healing touch of St Michael stand with you brother.
They are class acts, went there for a sports game a couple years age with other CPD guys and they went out way of their way for us, Thanx Brothers and Sisters
Could you please post an address for Officer Cole so we can send cards.
God bless.
Thanks Englewood,Denver & other law enforcement officers for visiting an injured Police Officer far from home.
Anonymous said...
This story reminds me of why I signed up for this job. It's not really a job, it's really a family.
Thanks to the brothers from CO.
9/10/2009 07:21:00 AM
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I am retiring in Nov. Comments like the above one make me feel good about leaving. Remember it is us against them and I do not mean the public. Mayor Chuckie and J-Pud will be gone soon but we will always be here. Remember they can't win unless you give in to them!
TRP
"This story reminds me of why I signed up for this job. It's not really a job, it's really a family"
When family members make mistakes, they're forgiven not sent to the Penitentiary.
You may want to rethink your familial kumbaya feelings when it comes to The Chicago Police Department, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES THE HIEARCHY
Thank you CO for taking good care of one of ours...
May God Bless you and God Bless Densey!
The puke that moved him to steal his gun and wallet should be charged with attempted murder. Let's see the states attorney go out on a limb for ONCE to take care of us instead of sticking it to us every chance they get
I was in Colorado this past weekend and let me tell you what a great experience that was. First seeing Densey and meting his family was both a pleasure and an honor. I would have liked to have spent more time with him. He had so many people trying to get some time with him, including his daughters I didn't want to be to intrusive.
As for the police out in Colorado I have never seen such a display of pure, unselfish acts of class. There where police from from several jurisdictions, local, state, and federal agencies. Everyone I talked to had the same attitude "we are all brothers" and "anything we can do for a brother" (and sister). Nobody was in "it" for themselves.
To every "Brother and Sister" that I met on my trip THANK YOU. Thanks for taking care of our brother Densey, my new brother Chris and all the other injuried brother and sisters that come your way.
A letter posted on the website below from our superintendant sparked me to write this for some reason. I will leave my personal feelings about the letter to myself. http://www.thecenturionlawenforcementministry.org/
Thanks again Brothers and Sisters out west
Bob Dangles
There is a video with an interview with Densey. The news reporter actually refers to the offender by the correct term (lowlife). If Densey was interviewed here wordslike alledgedly and supposedly would be used.
Hey Chicago media take noted from FOX news in Denver you could learn something.
Good luck Densey you look great.
Thanks again to all the Police Officers in the great state of Colorado.
Just a great story, and what makes it great is it isn't just a story. Real life stand up classy organizations. A big salute to both Englewood, and Dever Police. It is funny to think of something good with the name Englewood attached!! How bout we save the negative comments on this one, our department isn't worth mentioning with these great folks. Thanks again
yeah to bad chicago isnt like that!!! everyones out for themselves.
j-fed has no problem wearing OUR UNIFORM and disrespecting our fallen brothers and sisters. CLULESS, ABOUT OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The law enforcement outreach program out there in Colorado has sent ofiicers EVERY single day to Densey and Mary to ask about their needs.
If there is ANYTHING that they need or want the outreach program provides it. NO questions asked.
Everyday, every single day.
Hey command staff of the CPD, what have you done for Densey or his family?
The only supervisor that has done anything is his watch commander, and she did it on her own time and dime as well because the command staff of this department has not authorized any assistance for Densey and his family!
Shame on the command staff and may god watch over your heartless souls.
lets be realistic about this one for a sec. densey is 1000 miles away rehabbing, most of us dont have the time (family, kids etc) of money to just pick up fly to denver to visit our coworker. he was overwhelmed with the visits and cards while he was here in hinsdale or christ. denver pd are some stand up guys and gals, from their boss on down supporting denz and his wife. if a denver cop was rehabbing in chicago due to a highly publishized duty related occurrence,(god 4bid) or any po for that matter we all would be doing the exact same for that officer and his family during they're stay here. we all would be on the news stating how good cpd has been to our family etc. thats just the way its suppose to be!!!! so while densey is away most of us can only pray, send a card or email and wait till he returns. however i do think j-fed couldve at least went to visit since he is the superintendant! esp he knows what most of us think of him, the moral, and thats what a stand up boss should do. j-fed did visit denz in the hospital at christ, but we dont know if he has send a card of flowers or anything? let j-fed sink his own ship! so lets not make this denver pd is the greatest and jfed you suck!? just leave it get well densey, we're here for you! i hear denz coming back in a month so lets continue the support for him as much as we can! stay safe all!
goes to show you all how far generosity can go...that's the reason i always go out of my way to give unknown p.o.'s from city and elsewhere free parking when they ask me in/around wrigley field. there is really no parking in 023, but there are many good spots near the ball park. its the least we can do!!!
The selflessness and support of you officers moves me(a grown man) to tears everytime we get an update. Officer Cole's determination is stuff legends are made of.
Keep goin Big D.
You're in my prayers.
Jim Griffin's, Area One detectiv, son passed away this week. He was 23 and a basketball player at Samford University in Alabama. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
I pray for a full recovery for Ofc. Densey Cole II. I believe that the actions of the Englewood Police Dept are honorable and reflects just what a great department they are.
Please take the time to give them a call and thank them.
Englewood Police Department (non emergency line) 303-761-7410
It's great to know that we have friends in blue in the Rocky Mtns.
God Bless and stay safe.
When i was stabbed, everyone but Weis showed up. i've never heard from him.
Thank you, Englewood and Denver PD. Thanks for giving so much to Densey and his wife.
Thanks to the officers from CO. You remind us what it means to be a brotherhood despite what we experience from our leadership. Thanks for taking care of our family member and know that you are gold anytime you visit here.
WELCOME HOME, DENSEY! God bless the Denver and Englewood Police Departments.
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ABC News is reporting that had the FBI listened to their informant Elie Assaad in early 2001, they would have thwarted the 9/11 attack led by Mohammed Atta.
The FBI ignored Assaad's information on Atta and sent him on a wild goose chase with terrorist wannabes.
The FBI refuses comment.
We all know of the role of OPR's Jody "Take Him Out" WEIS in attempting to silence FBI whistleblower Robert Walker
Who are the FBI operatives that diverted Assaad's intelligence efforts away from 9/11 mastermind Atta?
In above post, FBI whistleblower Robert WALKER is herein corrected to read Robert WRIGHT.
God Bless you Denver and Englewood PD. You are the best!!!!
some of our finest were out there last weekend and they had a little block party for Densey and gave the Coles a little money. J-Fed and the Chgo Police Dept are a laughingstock.
I hope Denver PD/FD or your family never need us, but god forbid you do, you will receive the same professional courtesy from CFD as well...thanks!
May God continue to watch over Densey & know that your family here is pulling for you especially your Mom. She loves you so much never doubt that.
please post the address for the Denver P.D. Im goin to the uniform store and buyin a bunch of patches to send them. anyone want to join in?
Denver & Engelwood: Thank you for your generosity and showing what it means to be a brotherhood. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed in Chicago's suburbs either.
God Bless
Officers from Colorado, you will have a place to stay here anytime. My house is your house
'When i was stabbed, everyone but Weis showed up. i've never heard from him.'
AND YOU WON'T. WEIS has only proven himself to be an arrogant asshole. Get over it. At least he didn't have an opportunity to pull a "Cozzi" on you!
Hey, wait a minute! Are you saying our "chief" isn't a class act?
Didn't he put Bill Cozzi in jail?
Didn't he get you the SUV that flipped and led to your current predicament?
Didn't he singlehandedly (Masters) tear the very heart and soul out of the exempt upper echelon of this Department and replace them with know nothing, clout carrying idiots who are incapable of one original thought amongst them?
Didn't he put on the uniform of a Chicago Police officer when he had NEVER earned it by going thru a police academy, NEVER worked in a beat car, NEVER handled a domestic disturbance call or NEVER had to "Serve and Protect" the citizens of Chicago for one single day of his life?
Hmmmm? O K, ya got me. He's got a pretty thin (as in non-existent) resume in support of his being a class act. Maybe by reading the Tribune story, he'll get a clue. Or maybe he'll just continue to be the arrogant, detached, unsympathetic and unemotional bitch that he was hired to be! The clock is ticking. Just who the hell do you want to be remembered as, Jody Weis?
An excellent post! Unfortunately, WEISel has $930,000.00 reasons to just go on as he has so far, unintelligent, uniformed, and untogether. Shortshanks and his anklebiter (Masters) are calling the pathetic shots around here, and it shows every day. Sad.
When i was stabbed, everyone but Weis showed up. i've never heard from him.
9/10/2009 05:37:00 PM
Sorry about that office. That sure sucks. I'm glad you lived to tell about it.
I am in awe of the Denver area officers. God bless them!
It's so nice to see a living example of the fellowship that was once more common.
25 years ago my mother was critically injured and her husband killed by a drunk driver 80 miles from Pittsburgh where she was hospitalized for weeks. The Pittsburgh officers I met were fantastic and their hospitality was never forgotten.
Let's also keep the Minnesota and Colorado officers in our prayers.
He went to Craig in Colorado because they are top for getting someone back physically. A Chgo. Fireman, Jim McMahon went there years back also. If I was faced with such a tragedy, I would go where the best track record was, wouldn't you? I think YES
Cards or whatever can be sent to Craig Rehabilation Hospital 3425 S. Clarkson St. Englewood, Colorado 80113 Room 228 East They are one hour earlier out there & he can receive calls Mon.-Fri from 7p.m.-9p.m. Anytime Sat Or Sun 303-789-8000 He told us at the benefit he should be back to Chgo. by 1 Oct.
'When i was stabbed, everyone but Weis showed up. i've never heard from him.'
AND YOU WON'T. WEIS has only proven himself to be an arrogant asshole. Get over it. At least he didn't have an opportunity to pull a "Cozzi" on you!
I didn't care in the first place. there was nothing to get over. it was just a statement. for example, if cline were the boss, he would have shown up and remembered my name, and he would greet you your name from then on.
Densy Cole fundraiser T-shirts for sale in 022. See 2nd watch W/C. $20
Not that I am a Weis supporter but Weis was at Christ at least twice while densey was there, Densey's mom talked to him that first night and yelled at him about not taking care of the officers that work for him. To his credit he did come back again after that, as far as him going to the hospital in Hinsdale or calling Colorado I can't answer that, but I can tell you he was never there when the people I know were
THANK YOU!
Stay strong Den! I know its in you to rise above what "they" say you will do or will be able to do. Your Mom is by your side 110% even though she isnt visible to you for other reasons out of her control. know she loves you always & forever REGARDLESS what you have heard. Stay tuff Den!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoever wrote the post about Jodi going to Christ Hospital was right & he received straight from the hip comments from Denz mom about how he had better start letting the police do their job & backing them up. The other post about her being 110% for Denz, thats an understatement. That woman has lived her life for him & his sister & always will. God bless them all.
Amen to that! When I was a recruit in 015 I worked with Cole's mom. It was a hot busy summer night & I said something to her that these folks should know that God don't like ugly. Her response to me was, "yeah neither do I, thats why I cross the street when I see it coming." Well, till this day I think of that & I know thats what shes been doin'. God bless her & her son.
Densey's mother had more balls than most of the department to put J Fed in his place. She also has UNCONDITIONAL love for her kids.
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