Now This is Some Police Work
A North Side man has been charged with murder in the home-invasion killing Oct. 27 of jeweler Shai Miller at Miller's Sauganash home.
Fingerprints left on duct tape that authorities say Leszek Pawelkowski and an unidentified second man used to bind Miller and Miller's 14-year-old son led police to Pawelkowski, Cook County state's attorney's office [...] said.
Lifting prints off duct tape? Have you ever thought about duct tape? The backing is a crosshatching of thread work and the sticky side a complete mess of glue. And someone at the lab was able to get a print off of that?
Very nicely done.
Very nicely done.
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 7:01 AM
83 Comments:
The animal who killed this man should be tried and then hung. I don't know why so many people are against the death penalty. Animals like this who would kill just for immaterial things like money or jewelry deserve to be hung.
Here's your news tip for the day:
"burning glue" has been used to recapture prints from a variety of surfaces where the prints almost can't be seen by the naked eye.
"Lifting prints off duct tape? Have you ever thought about duct tape?"
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Uh, yeah... for decades. It's such a feature of crime DOCUMENTARIES, that it's puzzling that anyone would think otherwise.
They are very talented at the lab. But I'm a bit biased, I guess.
Yet more proof that there is nothing you can't do with duct tape!
I'm a detective they laser print it or super glue it. Requested it be done it a couple of times, but never got that good of results.
I was an ET in the early 90's...They taught us to always save the Duct Tape for the Lab to process.
So you mean when the ET comes bitching and complaining because they can;t sit and do nothing all night, and tells me that they can't get prints off of it that basically they are lying to us? Wonderful, good to know. Good Job!
I didn't know that ET's still took prints.
Hey-Great job to all you guys at the crimelab, detectives,etc. You brought some justice to the family and it is very appreciated. The residents of Sauganash are also grateful. Thanks for a job well done!
It was the super computer!! Like the one in the Bat Cave.
"How Rahm Emanuel Is Like an Asian Carp."
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Thats been common knowledge. I remember being told in the acadamy to never touch tape that was used to bind persons. The sticky side holds the prints
glad to see that someone is doing some police work in 017 because it sure isn't anyone assigned to the district---- the fighting 017th is once again becoming known as stalag 017---- the craziness never ends in albany park--- remember people, we all live in a fish bowl for 8.5 hrs a day, we can be comrades in arms even if we have clashing personalities, it's called being a professional and acting like an adult---- with the myriad of problems currently facing our department and our profession, it is disheartening to come to work and see all this bullshit that is going on in the station--- let's shelve all the egos and remember that we serve and protect ourselves and the citizens of the community....
I spoke with one of the detectives working the case and it was a very messy crime scene. It wasn't just a print from the duct tape but these idiots who commited the murder left an entire hand print in the house on varies things. Lets just say this guys shouldn't be killing people but should instead be putting up drywall like most of their comrades.
ummm...not really. Prints have been lifted off duct tape for 30+ years. But hey, I wrote an ANOV today, wheres my headline?
"...Pawelkowski's fingerprints reportedly were on file after an arrest for drinking in the public way..."
Well,well,well-- Those "pimpy" DOPW arrests the tact teams get endless crap about might just serve a bigger purpose! Think bigger picture lads, bigger picture!
Just think, this animal was arrested back in the 90's for murder but was released and then his next pinch is for drinking on the public way, an immigrate who came from Poland and learned the system, animal just kicked the victim to death in front of his 14 yr old son., Great work by our crime lab boys, Thank You
You mean they CAN?......ooh nooooo.
It's Great To Hear A Story As This.
It Relives Tales Of Times Past, When The Police Solved Crimes, and Captured Criminals.
Too Much Political Correctness In Police Work Now.
Not sure if this blog posting is meant to be sarcastic.
Has been done for years. It really starts with the 1st Blue shirt on scene, then the dick and E.T.
All the stars were aligned that day.
Great Job Officers.
Its actually quite easy to do... Nothing amazing about it really. Great work.
Word has it that a Sergeant assigned to the Internal Affairs Division has been named as an Battery Offender in a General Offense Case Report. To narrow the field down he was one of few Sergeants assigned to the 3rd Watch. Apparently he got a little heavy handed during hockey practice and assaulted a child. It seems to me that he should (At a bare minimum) be removed from the Unit until this matter is resolved. Once again, another clear example of double standards within the department. Had he pushed and pulled on my child there might have been two case reports filed.
Superintendent Weis I sure you have been briefed on this matter so what are you prepared to do. This Sergeant can be out there stripping someone as I type. That just doesn’t seem fair. Only a man with a substance abuse problem would assault another man’s son.
Great work on everyone's part. Now let's see if the SA's office can follow through. How about taking the death penalty off the table (I know if pretty much doesn't exist) if he gives up his accomplice.
It figures...Sun Times is hitting the firepole for inmates at the IDOC Tamms facility. FYI, Tamms is where the very worst of the worst are housed.
Freakin' liberal media in this city/country makes me sick!!
"Now This is Some Police Work"
Abby Sciuto has been doing this on NCIS for years. TV crime shows are light years ahead of the CPD.
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
Remember when Gary Schenkel (former US Marine Lt Col; current Director, Office of Federal Protective Service) was unceremoniously dumped as soon as Terry Hillard retired? Similar things will happen to jody weis' programs and reforms. Look for the return of teletype machines and white stripes down the uniform pant legs. And call box keys.
This is not to be confused with a progressive police department.
Besides, it was likely the FBI lab that lifted that print.
Here's your news tip for the day:
"burning glue" has been used to recapture prints from a variety of surfaces where the prints almost can't be seen by the naked eye.
Yeah...I've seen Beverly Hills Cop too!!!
Done all the time by crime labs across the country. Ok, you're amazed that ISP Crime lab was competent enough.
"...home-invasion killing Oct. 27 of jeweler Shai Miller..."
Ah ha. Jeweler. "Someone thought something would be there." Not the first one of these. Coin collectors, liquor-store owners..."sports stars" with a Lambo and gold fronts...
...and, of course, in the famous "In Cold Blood," a whole Kansas farm family of four wiped out by two drifters on the basis of a jailhouse rumor spread by a vengeful fired farmhand.
There was no safe.
Apparently LA has a real police chief.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-beck-20101121,0,4221644.story
How can we get one?
Now NYC seems to have some issues with strategy.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/kiddie_pawn_shock_KnKyQ0JfMITAIqGawRJf8J
Maybe our esteemed leadership should head to LA for some lessons and forget about copying everything the NYPD does.
I worked a case with others in Grundy Co about 20 years ago where a piece of shit killed a lady(it was bad I won't go into details)where the lab recovered finger prints from duck tape he used to bind her. They later had other evidence but that was the first good evidence that we got.
They've been doing it on TV for years!
super glue has been used to develope fingerprints since 1980
WTF?
We were just notified by mail that our health insurance deductible for next year is going UP from $500 per person to $800 per person.
THAT'S AN INCREASE OF 62 1/2 % ! ! !
As a retiree, I'm already paying $700 a month for the insurance to begin with.
I guess all us old guys are going to be paying for the "free" insurance of the new retirees.
Between the health insurance, the pension teetering on the brink and Quinn's plan to start taxing what's left of the pension check, it may be time to look for a job. So much for being retired!
Chicago CSI
Haven't people learned anything from watching Forensic Files?
The animal who killed this man should be tried and then hung?
He needs more education. Just ask a libtard.
DNA is even better
That was grey work by the forensic services section laser lab
They are starting to do good work with forensics. I had a gun case and they had a Forensic Firearms guy came to court. I was suprised Chicago Police had anything like that! Believe it or not he helped our case. Let's all work together and put criminals where they belong.
I guess all us old guys are going to be paying for the "free" insurance of the new retirees.
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The "free" insurance has deductibles too...
I always enjoy it when we win one! It doesn't happen nearly enough. It always disturbs me when someone murders another for some damn money or valuables. They should kick this bastard to death, slowly, over a period of 2 years as his punishment.
Anonymous said...
Yet more proof that there is nothing you can't do with duct tape!
11/20/2010 08:41:00 AM
Duct tape is also known as Wisconsin Chrome for it's likelihood of being used for automobile repairs in the cheesehead sate..
"Now This is Some Police Work"
Abby Sciuto has been doing this on NCIS for years. TV crime shows are light years ahead of the CPD.
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
Remember when Gary Schenkel (former US Marine Lt Col; current Director, Office of Federal Protective Service) was unceremoniously dumped as soon as Terry Hillard retired? Similar things will happen to jody weis' programs and reforms. Look for the return of teletype machines and white stripes down the uniform pant legs. And call box keys.
This is not to be confused with a progressive police department.
Besides, it was likely the FBI lab that lifted that print.
11/20/2010 12:33:00 PM
Maybe it was something he said about Arabs that someone didn't like and got dumped there fed boy. Feds are only good for letting coppers lay ln hallways bleeding. Indicting cops on bullshit charges.
Anonymous said...
I didn't know that ET's still took prints.
11/20/2010 09:01:00 AM
They normally complain about why the hell did I call them and then say the scene is contaminated. then they go somewhere else and do it again.
If I could, I'd get trained as an ET and take my own damn fingerprints, process my own scene.
Anonymous said...
... Let's all work together and put criminals where they belong.
11/20/2010 05:06:00 PM
Yeah, holding elective office.
Anonymous said...
"...Pawelkowski's fingerprints reportedly were on file after an arrest for drinking in the public way..."
Well,well,well-- Those "pimpy" DOPW arrests the tact teams get endless crap about might just serve a bigger purpose! Think bigger picture lads, bigger picture!
11/20/2010 10:44:00 AM
Slow down there, his prints were in the system way before those DOPW arrests, (hint) for something similar.
I had some knowledge on this case, victim not so innocent, offenders - not so bright - and it was excellent police work solving it. But when i saw the thread i knew there would be comments mocking the great police work done, because there are some miserable assholes on this job who need to find a new line of work. Don't bitch about someone else's success. Strive harder to do the same. Regardless of the management, this is the BEST job in the city. Congrats to all those involved. Job well done.
Well,well,well-- Those "pimpy" DOPW arrests the tact teams get endless crap about might just serve a bigger purpose! Think bigger picture lads, bigger picture!
11/20/2010 10:44:00 AM
I agree! They should be finger printed AND photographed for each "stupid" arrest.
signed,
dic who still does dic work
..Anonymous said...
The animal who killed this man should be tried and then hung?
He needs more education. Just ask a libtard.
11/20/2010 02:44:00 PM
The animal who killed this man should be hung, drawn and quartered.
Then tried, just to show off the good police work.
Anonymous said...
DNA is even better
11/20/2010 03:44:00 PM
True, but MGD and PBR is even more better
>>>Remember when Gary Schenkel (former US Marine Lt Col; current Director, Office of Federal Protective Service) was unceremoniously dumped as soon as Terry Hillard retired? Similar things will happen to jody weis' programs and reforms. Look for the return of teletype machines and white stripes down the uniform pant legs. And call box keys.<<<
"jody weis' programs and reforms", I could do without.
Like stripping us of manpower, taking away police service from taxpaying neighborhoods and lets not forget Bill Cozzi and all the rest. You might blame Shortshanks for most of it, but Shorty needed his hatchetman.
We need to get to the oncoming mayoral candidates and let them know what the hell has been happening. Make them commit to reversing some of "joy weis' programs and reforms." We live and vote here.
Stay safe, What we have now should not be considered the new normal.
01:38 What are you talking about? Deductible was $350.00 not $500.00 I never received any info going up to $800.00 As far as us old guys paying for the free insurance, you have no idea what you are talking about Our rates are based on the amount of insurance we use, has something to do with 50% or 55%, thats why sometimes we get a refund at the end of the year The city always gives a high estimate Just remeber that when you get all the extra tests Believe me I'm retired and not a fan of the city but my wife had breast cancer and our hospitalization was great
Between the health insurance, the pension teetering on the brink and Quinn's plan to start taxing what's left of the pension check, it may be time to look for a job. So much for being retired!
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You really think you are entitled to "retire" and not even work a part-time job before the age of 60???
That's the way it is pal.. I know many people in the REAL WORLD that pay almost $1800 a month for health insurance.
You should have maxed out in deferred comp. For now, go apply at Wal-Mart.
"Now this is Some Good Police Work"
I heard from a friend in 010 they caught some gangbanger who climbed up a pole and stole a Big Brother is Watching You Cam... excuse me, a POD camera.
There was supposed to be some very good video of the climb up right until he cut the cable.
Squad, can I get an event for a POD mission.
Taking prints off tape is easy.The old super glue fume trick can work,so could the older Iodine sublimation trick,but it doesnt last long.
Alternative light sources and digital capturing(photography) can "capture" the print and then can be used for comparison.
Multiple mothods have been used over the years to develop latent prints on varios surfaces. Normally prints are found on smoothe, clean surfaces, but additional laboratory techniques are used to find prints on difficult surfaces. For example super glue which was developed by the Japanese. Prints on the sticky side of tape are recovered with gentian violet, sticky powder and laser. Just a tip from a old retired 4n6 guy,
Fantastic work coppers. I read in the paper the kid could not identify offenders because they wore masks. Dumb shits. They should have worn gloves too. Lets see if Anita and her goofs can convince a jury of idiots this guy belongs stuffed in a hole in Stateville for the rest of his life. That will being justice to the family and a big smile to my face.
...Anonymous said...
I guess all us old guys are going to be paying for the "free" insurance of the new retirees.
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The "free" insurance has deductibles too...
11/20/2010 06:01:00 PM
The Obamacare megetaxes will tax the benefits your "free insurance" pays you. The paid hospital and doctor's bills will now be considered taxible income in order to pay for the Socialist medical care of the unproductive persons in our country.
Another civilian resident here - thank you so much for your hard work on this case! My whole family is resting easier knowing the bad guy(s) are behind bars.
You should have maxed out in deferred comp. For now, go apply at Wal-Mart.
11/20/2010 10:06:00 PM
YOU FNG MORON!!YOU JUDGE ANOTHER MANS FINANCIAL SITUATION? Hope you or your family don't suffer anything catastrophic in your lifetime. You are a piece of crap.
"Remember when Gary Schenkel (former US Marine Lt Col; current Director, Office of Federal Protective Service) was unceremoniously dumped as soon as Terry Hillard retired?"
I remember him as the Moron who rode around on Fireworks Nights wearing a Vest & his Gold Star on his belt. He tried to go tete a tete w/ Cline & was this close to being removed physically from the Academy when he refused to leave. Good Riddance Goofball.
"...Pawelkowski's fingerprints reportedly were on file after an arrest for drinking in the public way..."
Well,well,well-- Those "pimpy" DOPW arrests the tact teams get endless crap about might just serve a bigger purpose! Think bigger picture lads, bigger picture!
Oh boy! Watch out lock up.........there will now be an influx of DOPW arrests from your local tact teams! Hey, maybe the department will issue a new award for the most drunks locked up.
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
To whomever this was, we're glad you appreciated and saw the value of the Carbine Class. November 26th is the Mumbai Terrorism Incident's anniversary. Stay vigilant, be aware, keep a go bag with you favorite flavored ammo.
I didn't know that ET's still took prints - 15yrs only saw the clouted get the prints ETs said well you touched something and all that other BS Even to vic who were cops
Besides, it was likely the FBI lab that lifted that print.
BULLSHIT!
It was the STATE POLICE forensic lab. Stop trying to take credit for another agency's work, fed! Oh, wait, that's exactly what you fed boys do, aint it?
Anonymous said...
...Anonymous said...
I guess all us old guys are going to be paying for the "free" insurance of the new retirees.
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The "free" insurance has deductibles too...
11/20/2010 06:01:00 PM
The Obamacare megetaxes will tax the benefits your "free insurance" pays you. The paid hospital and doctor's bills will now be considered taxible income in order to pay for the Socialist medical care of the unproductive persons in our country.
11/21/2010 12:22:00 AM
Absolutely not true about the "free" insurance. It is not taxable.
glad to see that someone is doing some police work in 017 because it sure isn't anyone assigned to the district---- the fighting 017th is once again becoming known as stalag 017---- the craziness never ends in albany park.
017, what a goofy place, ive never met goofier policemen and bosses. Yes i work there to my embarrassment.
Does everyone know that we have fingerprint examiners? We do and they do great work like this all the time. Just like all units they are short handed and have a huge backlog of work. Because they are full duty and work in the building they are forced to do all those BS details full duty officers are required to do. It's another bad decision made by people who are promoted beyond their competency.
"Slow down there, his prints were in the system way before those DOPW arrests, (hint) for something similar.
11/20/2010 06:48:00 PM"
Public defecation on the public way??
Hey, maybe the department will issue a new award for the most drunks locked up.
11/21/2010 06:39:00 AM
The award will be assignment to the Entertainment Detail.
017, what a goofy place, ive never met goofier policemen and bosses.
My good man, you've obviously never experienced the wonderous & whacky ways of the 025 district. Talk about a bunch whack-jobs...
Seventeen years ago,my FTO told me that when 25 was first opened, the Commanders of the other districts were told they'd have to give up PO's from their districts to help staff 025. He said the Commanders sent their malcontents and goofballs. He always joked that 025 never got any better personnel-wise...still awash in malcontents and goofballs.
Bluedude said...
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
To whomever this was, we're glad you appreciated and saw the value of the Carbine Class. November 26th is the Mumbai Terrorism Incident's anniversary. Stay vigilant, be aware, keep a go bag with you favorite flavored ammo.
11/21/2010 06:45:00 AM
Absolutely.
Hearts & Minds, two in the heart and one in the mind.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Bluedude said...
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
To whomever this was, we're glad you appreciated and saw the value of the Carbine Class. November 26th is the Mumbai Terrorism Incident's anniversary. Stay vigilant, be aware, keep a go bag with you favorite flavored ammo.
11/21/2010 06:45:00 AM
Absolutely.
Hearts & Minds, two in the heart and one in the mind.
11/21/2010 05:20:00 PM
Agreed! Talked to an fbi agent on the anti-terrorism squad he said no intelligence just a feeling a mumbai type attack is coming possibly at an airport,school,shopping mall! Boys and girls please make sure your weapon works,keep fresh ammo,PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!I Know they may have more powerful weapons but maybe you could save someone possibly yourself,family partner! Carry extra clips,be ready be armed!
"...Pawelkowski's fingerprints reportedly were on file after an arrest for drinking in the public way..."
Well,well,well-- Those "pimpy" DOPW arrests the tact teams get endless crap about might just serve a bigger purpose! Think bigger picture lads, bigger picture!
This is one hundred percent true. Thanks guys for arresting people even on petty crimes or ROWC. It gets us pics that we can use later for photo arrays.
Yes, look at the big picture. It is great have pics and prints on file.
Carry extra clips,be ready be armed!
11/21/2010 10:58:00 PM
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Are we really still using M1's? I'm not trying to insult you, because you are correct about being prepared, but our firearms use magazines, not clips.
017, what a goofy place, ive never met goofier policemen and bosses. Yes i work there to my embarrassment.
11/21/2010 10:42:00 AM
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I work there and enjoy working there. Yes, there are some different personalities there, but the Stalag could be worse. If you had a real job where you worked for a living before you came here, you'd appreciate this job a bit more than you do. It can always be worse than it is. I really doubt it's much different from any of the other districts.
I analyzed that and predicted an arrest.
Brett
Anonymous said...
Carry extra clips,be ready be armed!
11/21/2010 10:58:00 PM
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Are we really still using M1's? I'm not trying to insult you, because you are correct about being prepared, but our firearms use magazines, not clips.
11/22/2010 03:54:00 AM
Hey dickhead, my firearm uses speedloaders, not magazines nor clips. So there.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Bluedude said...
After 20 years with a wheel gun and 10 years with a semi-auto I just got some good training on a carbine. The CPD considers this and the shotgun "heavy weapons" and reportedly there are brass at the Training Academy who will take them away as soon as jody weis is gone.
To whomever this was, we're glad you appreciated and saw the value of the Carbine Class. November 26th is the Mumbai Terrorism Incident's anniversary. Stay vigilant, be aware, keep a go bag with you favorite flavored ammo.
11/21/2010 06:45:00 AM
Absolutely.
Hearts & Minds, two in the heart and one in the mind.
11/21/2010 05:20:00 PM
Agreed! Talked to an fbi agent on the anti-terrorism squad he said no intelligence just a feeling a mumbai type attack is coming possibly at an airport,school,shopping mall! Boys and girls please make sure your weapon works,keep fresh ammo,PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!I Know they may have more powerful weapons but maybe you could save someone possibly yourself,family partner! Carry extra clips,be ready be armed!
11/21/2010 10:58:00 PM
Got the same info at Street Talk today from EB.
Be ready, carry extra ammo, water, first aid, cash, cell battery, gloves etc.
The beautiful result of two acts:
1. A police officer arrested a young man in possession of a stolen radio from an auto. He was unable to establish who the actual owner was, but the arrestee confessed to breaking into the car and stealing the radio.
RESULT: His ONE AND ONLY arrest and fingerprinting.
2. A Crime Lab Technician, a police officer, finds ONE fingerprint upon the steering wheel of a homicide victim.
RESULT: The OFFENDER IS IDENTIFIED.
Yes, the 17 year old, arrested once, later stabbed a man to death, after an argument, then got into the man's car to flee.
So remember, EVERY SINGLE BIT of police work IS IMPORTANT. Always follow through with what you have, no matter how trivial it may seem.
You may never know the ultimate success achieved by your actions.
Just a Retired Cop
Don't let the shiney surface of duct tape fool you,finger prints can be detected and removed if done properly.Also if the orginal roll of duct that was envolved can be located,it can be linked to the crime/incident.
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