Well Done Officers
- A police detective who noticed a pattern of more than two dozen armed robberies and stopped that suspected robber at his last crime was one of 15 officers honored -- two posthumously -- on Tuesday in recognition of outstanding valor.
Mayor Daley and Police Supt. Jody Weis awarded the 2010 Lambert Tree Medal to Det. Dominick Ciccola, according to a police release. Special Honorable Mentions were given to 14 officers during the City of Chicago Awards Ceremony on Tuesday morning. - The awards ceremony also recognized the heroic acts of Officers Christopher L. Davis, Brian D. Gaffney, Robert A. Ontiveros, Robert J. McGee, Darin L. Macon, Sean M. Lewis, Ricky Rivera, Adis Klincevic, Tony Ramirez, Thomas E. Olsen and Ryan M. Delaney, and Sgt. Michael G. O'Malley
Officer and Alejandro Valadez and Sgt. Alan J. Haymaker received posthumous honors.
Thank you all for your service Officers.
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 12:24 AM
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Thanks to the coppers in Hegewisch who have been increasing their presence around the jungle shitholes.
This attention to the problem has not gone unnoticed by the neighborhood and is greatly, GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks guys. We may just save this neighborhood yet.
How come the two guys that got shot from narcotics, in front of Alderman Beale's office, did not get anything?
Nice...
Way to go CPD leadership, way to go.
I am sure Alderman Beale will be there to help out, right?
"2010 Lambert Tree Medal to Det. Dominick Ciccola...
"While reviewing recent crime statistics, Ciccola noticed a pattern in which an offender, armed with a handgun, was robbing gas stations. This included 25 reported robberies in the city and suburbs. Ciccola, assigned to the FBI Violent Crime Task Force, requested that the task force become involved.
"The next morning, Ciccola and his FBI partner began touring the area of the robberies in a covert vehicle, according to the release. After an hour, Ciccola observed a white van paying special attention to a gas station and matching the description of the offender's vehicle.
"The pair set up surveillance a short distance away and while watching the station, Ciccola observed the offender emerge from the alley on foot wearing a white surgical mask, as the offender had worn in previous robberies. The offender advanced toward the station and drew a handgun from his waistband as he entered.
"Ciccola exited his vehicle and requested backup. He and his partner positioned themselves outside of the station, in which the man had displayed a black handgun and announced a robbery.
"As he fled, Ciccola shouted 'Police' numerous times at the armed robber. The robber raised his weapon and leveled it toward Ciccola and his partner, but Ciccola fired first, striking the suspect, who died from his wounds."
This gas station is in Harwood Heights, in the little triangle where Nagle, Forest Preserve Drive, and Narragansett all come together. I've been past it a million times, and your backgrounds there are 100% residential houses, close in and every way you turn. Great job in taking out the robber -- another one of Comcast's finest installers, wasn't he? -- and not hurting anyone around.
Good work Officers!
Great job from the guys on the 362 team! Brian, Chris and Rob!
Citizens of Chicago are safer thanks to these brave officers. A special congrats to Lambert Tree winner Det D.C. When the shit hit the fan, you stood TALL and faced the music. Unlike your FBI partner. Thanks for a Job well done
What no Ray Ray and KB????? Good job workin coppers Thanks for keeping me and my family safe
A small group of officers from 007were put in for an award regarding the Valdez benefit, while you were their Commander. It my understanding they were denied by you Commander Calloway. Commander what is your version? When You came to A/2 and seem like a fair guy. when I heard about it from another Sgt, you shot it down I did believe it. Can you comment.
You're call obviously but I'd suggest nothing but positive stories allowed.
Congratulations!
One arrest, yet 15 guys on the paper?
not exactly how it happened, but great police work regardless
typical city of chicago, even when its a great job, the truth has to be distorted to suit its needs.
Good Job, Dominic, glad you live Far NW.
who fuckin' cares . . .
I just want to retire and PISS on this city . .
BASTARDS
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Wow, look at what the FOP Grand Lodge got passed through the House and Senate, and is going to be signed by President Obama.
H.R. 218 was amended to include all "qualified law enforcement officer’s" not just retired. This means if you can qualify you can carry. Check out the website below.
http://www.fop.net/servlet/display/news_article?id=2725&XSL=xsl_pages%2fpublic_news_individual.xsl&nocache=24044378
Guess there’s no need for HB 6901 or a lobbyist looking to be paid on the backs of disabled officers.
What a shame all that work for nothing.
“The bill, which was crafted in large part by the FOP, was given a high priority by the organization. No other law enforcement organizations or police groups took played any role in its successful passage despite intense interest in the bill on the part of active and retired officers. The legislation will improve certain provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (LEOSA), especially with respect to retired law enforcement officers, and will make clear that law enforcement officers employed by the Amtrak and Federal Reserve Police Departments, as well as those employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government who are classified as a GS-0083 branch—especially the U.S. Department of Defense—meet the definition of "qualified law enforcement officer" in current law. The bill would also lower the aggregate years of service needed to meet the definition of "qualified retired law enforcement officer" from fifteen (15) to ten (10) and removes confusing language related to that same definition.
The bill will be transmitted to the President to be signed into law.”
3 shot on West Side
October 6, 2010 9:25 AM
Police were on the scene this morning on the West Side where three people were shot.
The shooting happened at about 8:25 a.m. in the 3900 block of West Congress Parkway, said Chicago Police Officer Michael Sullivan, citing preliminary information.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/10/
west-side-chicago-police-fire-department-shooting-gunshot.html
Make that Det. th head of the Crystal Ball Unit. He accomplished more than those useless morons have.
Congtrats to the detective that received the LT award.
I hope the guys from Narcotics receive something... I was at the scene and those guys are both the police. Period. And yes, Alderman Beale's office is less that 50 feet from where they got shot. Unbelievable
four shot at 4030 w lexington and two wxpired, i wonder if the predictive analysis unit saw that one as well. i believe its right across the street from the bubble, haha
Anonymous said...
One arrest, yet 15 guys on the paper?
10/06/2010 08:33:00 AM
must be MSF
can you comment on wether the rumor of tru converting to msf is true , or are they just getting rid of tru
Way to Go "Dominick"!! Your Class Cmdr. Nov 91 (at least for the first 8 weeks! lol
"2010 Lambert Tree Medal to Det. Dominick Ciccola...
Great guy. I worked with him in 025 years ago. The Italian American Police Association of Illinois honored him last year at their annual dinner dance.
Wow it only took the department over a year to recognize him.
I did a web search on him and found the site that displayed some of the pictures honoring him last year at: http://www.iapa-il.org/photo_gallery/DinnerDance2009_3.htm
"A small group of officers from 007were put in for an award regarding the Valdez benefit,"
Great Gesture on their Part,but is that really Award worthy?
Way to go Sarge O'M you deserve better.
Finally a Blue Shirt is awarded the Lambert Tree. 1st time in like what 4 years?
Dom is wrapped a little tight, but great job regardless.Congrats.
Congrats where deserved...
CPD and CFD Truly "Chicago's Finest"
Thank You for a job well done.
You do us all proud.
In this day/age despite both organizations having their political, social and economic problems, we 'still' have our hero's.
Again, you do us proud.
Make that Det. th head of the Crystal Ball Unit. He accomplished more than those useless morons have.
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NO SHIT!
Officer Ciccola made this happen because of brains, experience and good old fashioned POLICE WORK!
The entirety of anything ever put out by the CBU will not amount to one, single pinch as focused or relevant as this.
Machines cannot do what Dom Ciccola did. Period. This didn't result from his looking at statistics or numbers. It resulted from one man being able to anticipate the actions of another man, based solely on organic stuff human beings do that computers cannot understand.
Policework is immeasurably greater than the CBU. Fuck the CBU, three cheers for guys like Ciccola.
Another 25th District Black sheep who's done good. Congrats office Job well done.
"Machines cannot do what Dom Ciccola did. Period. This didn't result from his looking at statistics or numbers. It resulted from one man being able to anticipate the actions of another man, based solely on organic stuff human beings do that computers cannot understand.
"Policework is immeasurably greater than the CBU. Fuck the CBU, three cheers for guys like Ciccola."
--10/06/2010 03:19:00 PM
Some of the old dispatchers were like this; they knew the neighborhoods and the district they dispatched, and remembered things -- which alley was often set up to ambush police, etc.
The new crop of OEMC call takers reflects the city's change-'em-around-like-light-bulbs philosophy. You could always tell when you had a West Sider dispatching 024; "Ridge" became "Ridgeway." They don't even know street names, or care what part of the city they're dispatching.
It also used to be that a "call history" was not automatically attached to every telephone number like a stain of wrongdoing, and citizens felt free to call in and help out more.
The ones with radios would call in with info on a crime from the night before that the new dispatcher didn't know about, when officers had someone on the hood and were wondering where he got all those rolls of quarters.
They would call in when the dispatcher had his pedal stuck down and was wiping out the zone and didn't know it. Today, the "call history" gets these people marked out as "nuts," so they don't call anymore.
The police used to get active, real-time help this way; now they have CAPS meetings at the end of the month instead that do nothing but take manpower off the street and cost money.
"Eyes and ears of the Police Department?" Not any more. Not going to stick their head out -- let someone else do it.
What does this lead to? Remember the name "Kitty Genovese?"
Policeman or responsible citizen, nothing beats a good set of eyes and ears with a brain working behind it. Cameras with no one watching them are no replacement for "street sense."
One arrest, yet 15 guys on the paper?
10/06/2010 08:33:00 AM
Try actually reading it before you throw out your opinion. The detective won the medal the other 14 were the finalist that received an honorable mention to the Lambert tree.
Three of these officers were shot in the line of duty. It would at least be nice for officers to show some respect once in a while.
The two narcotics officers that were shot should receive their medals next year. The city is slightly behind.
Great job ricky and Sean! Two 010th district rangers who run toward gunfire, literally (unlike our fearless leader J-fled). They showed great heroism (and balls) chasing after a guy who was unloading a shotgun at them the whole time. A much deserved award for two great officers. Outstanding work.
Awards are given for the previous year. Anything this year will be given next year.
Congrats to all!
Hey SCC, why no topic on the arrest of Stroger aid Oglesby? Erkle & company seem to be melting down due to, of all reasons, whistle blowers!
Couldn't happen to a nicer group of thieves.
How is it she stole $300,000 and yet can't come up with $25,000 cash for bond and neither can her family?
Does she not have any friends or relatives or fellow politicians who will spring her fat ass out of CCJ?
I've heard no cries of innocence or protests of racism etc. that one wold expect to hear in such situations.
In case anyone wants to contribute to her bond or give a few bucks to her commissary account her Cook County Jail ID number is 2010-1005114
H.R. 218 was amended to include all "qualified law enforcement officer’s" not just retired. This means if you can qualify you can carry. Check out the website below.
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That is most certainly NOT what that particular law says. What happened is that you can't be charged FEDERALLY with a weapons offense if you are a QLEO. The Firearms Act is written so as to not displace State laws.
I'm not posting this to be an argumentative prick (although I am) but to remind everyone to check the laws of every state they visit before carrying a concealed weapon. I'd hate to hear about a retired CPD getting locked up in some state and thinking all the while that he had a right to carry.
Although carry away in Washington D.C.
can you comment on wether the rumor of tru converting to msf is true , or are they just getting rid of tru
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Zoinks!
It was nice that they honored Sgt Haymaker and Ofc Valadez, and I am glad that the Sgt from 004 and the gang officer shot in 014 made full recoveries from their gunshot wounds. Great job to all the officers and firefighters that were there.
Just wondering how do two guys who arrive way later on the scene just handcuff an offender get nominated for this award. The real heroes are Ofc. Olsen who got shot by an armed offender and his partner Ofc. Delaney who shot and wounded the offender stopping from killing and hurting anyone else. Its just facts. God bless our true heroes.
Gee you don't think being detailed to the feds had anything to do with getting the award? Nah prob not
I'm glad the 025 Dist Robbery Team Sgt (RR) didn't get to parachute all over the paper like him and his blonde wonder boy/man try to do on almost everything.
He pulled up on scene and tried his best to be part of what occurred prior to his arrival.
It was just pathetic to see that so early in the morning from a grown man.
Congratulations!
more to those stories
Chicago is lucky to have a Detective like Dominick. I remember him in Area Three, if he set his hooks into you, you were going to jail, plain and simple. A mixture of new, young Detective and the kind of traditional old school Detective who truly exemplifies the best traditions of this Department. Chicago is a better place because of guys like him.
A fellow Huskie.
4:44PM Nailed it right on the head.
Kitty Genovese. Thats a story todays punks need to hear. Excellent comment, my how the times have changed.
"How is it she stole $300,000 and yet can't come up with $25,000 cash for bond and neither can her family?"
--10/06/2010 06:56:00 PM
Well, uh, she, uh, she blew the money. "I gon' buy clothes. I gon' buy clothes." Probably made down payments on all kinds of things with it. Luxury sedan, fancy house -- none of it going to be paid for now.
"Call me...irresponsible..."
"Does she not have any friends or relatives or fellow politicians who will spring her fat ass out of CCJ?"
What kind fool is you. She under the bus, man. Nobody know who she is, know whum sayin.
You should seen her in dose cuffs. Ooooo, girl was trippin'. Eyes like they gon' come outa her haid.
"I've heard no cries of innocence or protests of racism etc. that one would expect to hear in such situations..."
Perhaps from the innocent -- who don't immediately resign their lucrative position, either, like she did.
"In case anyone wants to contribute to her bond or give a few bucks to her commissary account her Cook County Jail ID number is 2010-1005114."
I'm listening carefully to the response here -- empty red-hots bag blowing down a deserted street, crackle, crackle...dog barking off in the distance...
Good job guys!! Now that's integrity.
They must hang out with George!
For the goof who wrote that about the 025 District Robbery Team, (RR) is one of the best sergeants in the 025, and that boy wonder is by far the best officer in 025, his work speaks for itself. (MS) was catching bad guys and putting them in prison when your mother was still wiping drool off of your chin.
two members of class 05-5D mentioned. alex we will always miss you. lets take a look
That is most certainly NOT what that particular law says. What happened is that you can't be charged FEDERALLY with a weapons offense if you are a QLEO. The Firearms Act is written so as to not displace State laws.
I'm not posting this to be an argumentative prick (although I am) but to remind everyone to check the laws of every state they visit before carrying a concealed weapon. I'd hate to hear about a retired CPD getting locked up in some state and thinking all the while that he had a right to carry.
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I think your wrong....
Get caught in New Jersey with hollowpoints and see what happens. Copper or not.
Did his FBI partner really turn tail and run?
Check past winners, most are clouted from units.
Federal Law must be honored the same as when the FBI or other Fed goes from State to State, off duty. This was the main purpose of the Law. I do firmly believe the obama InJustice Department would hang a copper who fucks up though. George Bush loves the Military and the Police, obamma hates them.
Hey, 8:34 on 06Oct-You gotta be a real jag bag to post the BS that you did. Here a copper does a good job and all you can do is rip him. I don't know the Detective, never met him and I would not know him if I saw him walking down the street. But I would know you if I saw you walking down the street. That's because all jagoffs have that look about them that give themselves away. Even Helen Keller would recognize you as the jagoff that you are.
Did his FBI partner really turn tail and run?
No he didn't. There were two doors to the gas station, one on each side of the building. Dom covered one while the agent covered the other. The bad guy came out the one Dominick was covering.
Just FYI, the agent has been decorated for shooting an armed fugitive during an arrest in 2005, and decorated again while on an assignment in Afghanistan. But being FBI means he must be chickenshit, right?
Anonymous said...
H.R. 218 was amended to include all "qualified law enforcement officer’s" not just retired. This means if you can qualify you can carry. Check out the website below.
(rest of post not reposted)
That is most certainly NOT what that particular law says. What happened is that you can't be charged FEDERALLY with a weapons offense if you are a QLEO. The Firearms Act is written so as to not displace State laws.
I'm not posting this to be an argumentative prick (although I am) but to remind everyone to check the laws of every state they visit before carrying a concealed weapon. I'd hate to hear about a retired CPD getting locked up in some state and thinking all the while that he had a right to carry.
Although carry away in Washington D.C.
10/06/2010 07:56:00 PM
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This is total misinformation. HB 218 allow concealed carry under give circumstances by active PO's and retired P{'s that have qualified. The amendment merely broadens the exemptions. It is correct that some states, New Jersey notably, have misinterpreted, but I suspect that will get changed.
You should read the law carefully.
"A small group of officers from 007were put in for an award regarding the Valdez benefit,"
Great Gesture on their Part,but is that really Award worthy?
10/06/2010 02:45:00 PM
I don't know? I have seen some awards given to cops at 35th st. for some very dumb shit.
I guess it was an award in itself to put on such a generous event.
"4:44PM Nailed it right on the head.
Kitty Genovese. Thats a story todays punks need to hear. Excellent comment, my how the times have changed."
--10/06/2010 10:26:00 PM
Thanks.
New York City, 1964, a young woman was being murdered in plain sight and hearing of many people. She screamed her life away, but no one called the police. The same thing happened again in the same spot, too.
Here's a link or two --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
/Bystander_effect
http://www.trutv.com/
library/crime/serial_killers
/predators/kitty_genovese/1.html
Stay safe, check six, go home in one piece, and may God bless.
To a few unpublished comments - please read the linked article(s). We aren't just putting them there because they look good.
The winner was involved in gun battle that ended the way all gun battles should - bad guy dead, cops OK.
We deleted your comments because you obviously didn't read the article and went off half-cocked over "award standards." We're sparing you the embarrassment and ridicule you would otherwise get.
Those awards are a great thing. Many people are glad the job of reading the story that lead to the award is now being done by a professional who can relate the emotion of the event. He is never recongnized although he has been doing it for years now. so I thought I would do it here. Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford reads both the fire and police narratives in the city hall ceremony and you gotta say he does our guys proud. Too bad we dont have someone on our team who could do it for us but until that happens thank the fire department for lending his voice to us.
yeah
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