Politicians Ignore Police Funeral
Officer Paul Dittamo, the D.C. police officer killed in a Saturday car crash, was eulogized and laid to rest today. But several prominent leaders were notably absent for the funeral -- the first for an officer killed in the line of duty since 2007. Mayor-Elect Vincent Gray, for one.
Mayor Adrian Fenty, who has been criticized for missing past funerals, did attend, albeit late.
Leaders of the police union, an early and enthusiastic endorser of Gray's, are irate. Union chairman Kristopher Baumann called the snub "unimaginable."
It sure is a long way from 9 years ago, isn't it? Here's another article about the snub - the mayor elect was lunching with the media?
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
41 Comments:
Unbelievable. Shows you just what some politicians think of us. Considering that it is Washington D.C. bet the mayor is a democrat.
God forbid that i'm killed in the line of duty...my wife and i have already talked about it. we don't want the mayor or the superindentent there. daley or any of the possible replacements or j-pud.
Look at it this way. While I don't know D.C. city politics, if I was killed in the line of duty, the last persons I'd want at my honors funeral is that yellow-bellied coward J-Fled and Dirty Little Richie. May both of them be cast into a special place in hell.
Godspeed, brother and peace to your family.
Ok by me, I ignore the funeral of every scum politician who ever dies in this city. There have been some whose passing I cheered. The stuttering prick's passing will be a holiday.
I don't want any of them to ever disgrace my funeral services should that occur as the result of an on duty incident. Family has written instructions to keep the blood sucking elected bastards out.
You got a nice family Juan:
Suspect in kidnapping charged with stalking cop who arrested his nephew
November 8, 2010
BY KIM JANSSEN Staff Reporter kjanssen@suntimes.com
A suspected kidnapper stalked a Chicago cop who arrested his nephew, prosecutors allege.
Trini Morado, 39, of the 5100 block of South Normandy, followed the officer home on at least four occasions in October, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Anne McCord said.
On one occasion he pulled his car up next to the officer's parked vehicle and stared at him, McCord said. On another he allegedly parked outside the officer's home and "stared at the victim's wife and his 7-year-old daughter for two minutes."
During a hearing Sunday morning, Judge James Brown ordered him held on bail of $250,000.
Morado, who weighs 305 pounds and has a tattoo that says "Everybody has two faces -- show me yours," wore a U.S. Postal Service jacket in court.
He was free on bail of $500,000 for an earlier kidnapping case when he was arrested and charged with stalking, prosecutors said.
Morado and his 22-year-old nephew Steven Morado allegedly kidnapped two teenagers and tried to burglarize their house in February, according to reports.
Very sad.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
You got a nice family Juan:
Suspect in kidnapping charged with stalking cop who arrested his nephew
November 8, 2010
BY KIM JANSSEN Staff Reporter kjanssen@suntimes.com
A suspected kidnapper stalked a Chicago cop who arrested his nephew, prosecutors allege.
Trini Morado, 39, of the 5100 block of South Normandy, followed the officer home on at least four occasions in October, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Anne McCord said.
On one occasion he pulled his car up next to the officer's parked vehicle and stared at him, McCord said. On another he allegedly parked outside the officer's home and "stared at the victim's wife and his 7-year-old daughter for two minutes."
During a hearing Sunday morning, Judge James Brown ordered him held on bail of $250,000.
Morado, who weighs 305 pounds and has a tattoo that says "Everybody has two faces -- show me yours," wore a U.S. Postal Service jacket in court.
He was free on bail of $500,000 for an earlier kidnapping case when he was arrested and charged with stalking, prosecutors said.
Morado and his 22-year-old nephew Steven Morado allegedly kidnapped two teenagers and tried to burglarize their house in February, according to reports.
11/08/2010 06:27:00 AM
How did I ever guess it was the corner house across from the park where these two model citizens live.
As soon as it said 5100 block of south normandy that was the first house I thought of. Just had a gut feeling(it was right once again) by the looks of them nothing good was coming from there. Bunch of real beauties hanging out there all the time. Oh and they just happen to have a very unfriendly pit bull that resides there.
Stay safe boys and girls and thanks for all that you do for us taxpaying citizens.
Just another GarciaRidge resident who follows this blog.
Keep up the good work SCC!
We can only take care of each other-fuck them! Riverside, CA shot by shithead during foot chase. RIP.
http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/147432-ca-officer-shot-killed-during-foot-pursuit
What do you expect . .
. . that's why I do NOTHING
Copper should have shot this POS!
What did the union expect. They endorsed him and got what they endorsed Haven't they figured it out yet
What do you expect? Democrats Hate the Police, and only buddy-up when they can score Political Points. Other than that, they just want your tax-dollars, and soon , a percentage of your hard-earned pensions. Police Officers are better off without these Weasel Politicians coming to their Funerals. I've instructed my family not to let any Politicians or their weasel political hack appointed police bosses to set foot at my Wake and Funeral. Thats reserved for real Cops, Family, and true friends only.
the bond was only 250,000----thats ridiculous---that POS is obviously a threat to that officer and his family!! Union where are you!! We need a protest again---If this is true Holy Shit! SCC please try to find out if this is 100% accurate--If some Judge was being stalked you know the bond would be higher! No job is worth our families getting hurt--Its one thing if we want to make the ultimate sacrifice for ourself, which is our decision, but when POS start going after one of our family members game over---This officer needs protection, CPD officers, at his residence 24/7 like Daley and all his cronies have the luxury of. Union organize something even if WE, his brothers in blue have to take turns guarding the house and his family for nothing!
Rest in peace officer. God be with your family.
Good going TL. Your the best
I might be able to help you out with a bit of (useless) context here.
Outgoing mayor Fenty is a Democrat, but he's actually done a job that most of you would be proud of in DC. Rhee the schools superintendent fired hundreds of the worst school employees. Lanier the police chief (Ramsey's replacement) actually got the DCPD into a position where they had zero homicides last December. Most people on the CPD would have learned to like Fenty by now, though he does come across a bit like an aloof yuppy. The DC ghetto people learned to hate him.
So they voted for Gray in the Democrat primary, and Gray won. Gray would be akin to something like a Carothers or Shaw (old days) from Chicago.
Fenty supporters wanted him to run in the general election as a Republican, but he declined.
So in sum, both of these guys are Democrats. Neither of them should be excused for missing the funeral or being late. But Fenty is still probably the best thing that happened to DC in 40 years.
Better they dont come and flop too
O.T How many days does Zawis have left. This will be a better job when he is gone.
OFF TOPIC
Did Jonathan Lewin make thye jump from the Department to OEMC?
Check out AMFN 103616.
Has Obama bothered to honor the police officers killed in the line of duty at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington?
I know he missed it his first year in office because he had something more important to do... that day he was honoring the Philadelphia Phillies for their World Series win.
He acted STUPIDLY with that decision. Actually, I don't think he's done much else that's been worth a f*ck ever since then either.
I'm a D.C. police officer. Fenty showed up an 1 hour 15 minutes late. I know, I was there.
Rest in peace brother P.M. Dittamo.
It is embrassing when J-Fled comes to a funeral wearing my uniform. I asked my family to make sure he and the rest of the two face politicians are not welcome, if something happens to me at work.
This is off Topic but I wanted my Brothers and Sisters in Blue to be aware and I'm asking to help give support to Crig Swistowicz.
Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz is assigned to Unit 189. In September 2007, he was detailed to a DEA Task Force. During a buy/bust operation, he was affecting an arrest of a subject carrying a handgun. Due to this arrest, The US Attorney's office has decided to look into the arrest. Officer Swistowicz has been stripped and now is facing serious allegations.
I know its a late notice but I'm asking my Brothers and Sisters give support to Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz. His Trial starts on 11/09/2010 at 230 S. Dearborn room 1925 in front of Judge Lefkow.
A Good Friend of Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz.
Anonymous said...
This is off Topic but I wanted my Brothers and Sisters in Blue to be aware and I'm asking to help give support to Craig Swistowicz.
Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz is assigned to Unit 189. In September 2007, he was detailed to a DEA Task Force. During a buy/bust operation, he was affecting an arrest of a subject carrying a handgun. Due to this arrest, The US Attorney's office has decided to look into the arrest. Officer Swistowicz has been stripped and now is facing serious allegations.
I know its a late notice but I'm asking my Brothers and Sisters give support to Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz. His Trial starts on 11/09/2010 at 230 S. Dearborn room 1925 in front of Judge Lefkow.
A Good Friend of Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz.
11/08/2010 06:49:38 PM
I don't want daley, or whom ever takes his place, or Quinn at my funeral if I get killed on/off duty or over seas!!!
there all the same asshole just different bodies.
Speaking of assholes, it appears EB is fitting right in, his admin sgt has a nice shiny unmarked take home car. I guess being an admin sgt working days you may be on 24hr call. But EB new what he was doing because the sgt brought it to safe city. So there u go
OFF TOPIC
Thank God:
"The U.S. Parole Commission today rejected the parole bid of a 79-year-old man convicted in the 1967 shooting deaths of two Northlake police officers during a bank robbery."
Politicians have been ignoring police for a long time, PERIOD!
Now they are attempting to balance their budgets on our backs.
Naperville PD just won a generous arbitrator award, so the city gets mad and to get even, they lay-off 6 officers.
Prospect heights just announced they are laying off 6 officers due to budget concerns. One of the officers had 14 years senority.
Times are tough and getting worse. This reminds me of 1977 all over again. :-(
Dont think he got a break with that judge
I think the time has come for more attendance at FOP meetings by the working police. Lots of retirees go to FOP meetings. Working POs need to get to know the retirees. Retirees can be very useful, for example, if 20 or 30 rets. happen to be taking a walk down Normandy at 51st St. and suddenly get tired, because we are old, and need to rest on that corner for a period of time, well then, it is what it is.
Anonymous said...
there all the same asshole just different bodies.
Speaking of assholes, it appears EB is fitting right in, his admin sgt has a nice shiny unmarked take home car. I guess being an admin sgt working days you may be on 24hr call. But EB new what he was doing because the sgt brought it to safe city. So there u go
11/08/2010 07:45:00 PM
One of the simplest ways to save money in the messed up dept. and city is to take away all the needless take home cars. It's a huge waste and the vehicles could be used in patrol responding to 911 calls. The rest of the world drives to and from work in their own cars why can't the clouted also?
Anonymous said...
there all the same asshole just different bodies.
Speaking of assholes, it appears EB is fitting right in, his admin sgt has a nice shiny unmarked take home car. I guess being an admin sgt working days you may be on 24hr call. But EB new what he was doing because the sgt brought it to safe city. So there u go
11/08/2010 07:45:00 PM
EV new what he was doing, eh? Glad of that, there all the same asshole tho, that is shure.
Keep them aducation standards up there. Please.
-CPS alum
Anonymous said...
This is off Topic but I wanted my Brothers and Sisters in Blue to be aware and I'm asking to help give support to Crig Swistowicz.
Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz is assigned to Unit 189. In September 2007, he was detailed to a DEA Task Force. During a buy/bust operation, he was affecting an arrest of a subject carrying a handgun. Due to this arrest, The US Attorney's office has decided to look into the arrest. Officer Swistowicz has been stripped and now is facing serious allegations.
I know its a late notice but I'm asking my Brothers and Sisters give support to Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz. His Trial starts on 11/09/2010 at 230 S. Dearborn room 1925 in front of Judge Lefkow.
A Good Friend of Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz.
11/08/2010 06:50:00 PM
July 1, 2009 (WLS) -- A 38-year-old Chicago police officer is being accused of a civil rights violation.
Craig Swistowicz has been an officer for 12 years. He is accused of striking an arrestee in September of 2007 while on a drug enforcement task force.
If convicted, the officer could face up to a $250,000 fine, 10 years' prison time and three years' probation.
Chicago's Independent Police Review Authority assisted in the investigation with federal officials.
there all the same asshole just different bodies.
Speaking of assholes, it appears EB is fitting right in, his admin sgt has a nice shiny unmarked take home car. I guess being an admin sgt working days you may be on 24hr call. But EB new what he was doing because the sgt brought it to safe city. So there u go
EB took the take home cars away from the majority of lts and sgts in ocd. But his 5 year on the job girlfriends in vice got a take home car. That piece of dong will always fit right in to the toilet full of crap.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Politicians have been ignoring police for a long time, PERIOD!
Now they are attempting to balance their budgets on our backs.
Naperville PD just won a generous arbitrator award, so the city gets mad and to get even, they lay-off 6 officers.
Prospect heights just announced they are laying off 6 officers due to budget concerns. One of the officers had 14 years senority.
Times are tough and getting worse. This reminds me of 1977 all over again. :-(
11/08/2010 10:05:00 PM
Yes, so keep working hard.
His Trial starts on 11/09/2010 at 230 S. Dearborn room 1925 in front of Judge Lefkow.
A Good Friend of Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz.
11/08/2010 06:50:00 PM
He does need our support with this judge. She has emotional problems and is anti-police. There is no way she should be on the bench, but there is virtually no way to remove her before she ruins many lives in her courtroom.
Even if she rules incorrectly in this case, she will be overturned. She is the poster child for what's wrong with this system.
Personally, I think the Mayor elect did the deceased and his family a favor. I wouldn't want any of these asshole politicians we have here in Illinois anywhere near my ashes when it's my time, and I've made that clear to my wife and kids.
I think the time has come for more attendance at FOP meetings by the working police. Lots of retirees go to FOP meetings. Working POs need to get to know the retirees. Retirees can be very useful, for example, if 20 or 30 rets. happen to be taking a walk down Normandy at 51st St. and suddenly get tired, because we are old, and need to rest on that corner for a period of time, well then, it is what it is.
11/08/2010 11:11:00 PM
Lul WUT?
know its a late notice but I'm asking my Brothers and Sisters give support to Craig "SWISS" Swistowicz. His Trial starts on 11/09/2010 at 230 S. Dearborn room 1925 in front of Judge Lefkow.
Late is an understatement. This should have been posted the day he was stripped.
11/09/2010 01:31:00 AM
Just askin did j-fled have anything to do with this double jeopardy shit? Again and again if your a working copper please watch your ass,swiss is 1 of the best coppers there are,and this! For doing the right thing to a scumbag with a gun!
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