Two Officers Shot
Two cops down at 81st and Manistee. No further info at this time. Lake Shore Drive is being shut down to transport at least one of the wounded to Northwestern Hospital.
We will update as possible.
UPDATE: Second ambulance headed to Christ. Both hospitals are Trauma Centers.
UPDATE: Breaking News has a story up:
UPDATE: Second victim might be a retired cop, possibly CHA.
UPDATE: ET from a police family.
UPDATE: Radio is confirming both as deceased. We are shell-shocked to say the least. Absolutely speechless. RIP brothers.
We will update as possible.
UPDATE: Second ambulance headed to Christ. Both hospitals are Trauma Centers.
UPDATE: Breaking News has a story up:
A Chicago police officer and another person were shot this afternoon in the South Chicago neighborhood on the South Side.
The shooting happened about 1:30 p.m. in the 8100 block of South Manistee Avenue.
A law enforcement source, citing preliminary reports, said the officer is an on-duty evidence technician who was processing a crime scene at that location when the shooting occurred. Investigators were en route to the scene.
The officer was shot in the head, the source said. The officer was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and the other victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
UPDATE: Second victim might be a retired cop, possibly CHA.
UPDATE: ET from a police family.
UPDATE: Radio is confirming both as deceased. We are shell-shocked to say the least. Absolutely speechless. RIP brothers.
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posted by SCC at 2:00 PM
204 Comments:
1 DOA...heading to Christ.
internet news is saying one of the officers is an ET processing a crime scene. Also the news is saying he was shot in the head. hopefully all are going to be ok. my prayers and thoughts to them and the families. scc, please update as soon as you can considering I havent seen a peep of this on cltv or other news outlets.
We're with you guys, hoping for the best doctors at the hospitals.
Everyone keep very attentive to your surroundings.
wtf is going on!!
my prayers to the officer and his family, doesnt look like hes gonna make it. Unsure which officer(on or off duty) is the one with the gsw to the head.
Enough is enough! Please dear God protect our Officers and bless those who are injured.
Its time for fop to inform the public that we are taking back the streets, weis isnt. 1cop shot is enough, now 6 in a year. Something shouldve been done a long time ago. It used to be the last the last thing u wanted,to do was shoot a cop, now it seems a joke.
War Zone Enough WTF The gloves are coming off! Fuk the Bosses Fuk the Politicians we are shootin first or you can have this job
ET shot in the head five times, his sister is a Sgt in 009, the other guy was a former CHA police, both are DOA.
Afghanistan is Safer!!!!!!!!
It's getting very dangerous out there for us. I just wonder if the taxpayers are going to wake up and smell the coffee before it gets much worse.
PLEASE BE O.K. OFFICER...ALL OF US IN BLUE ARE PULLING FOR YOU. THESE FUCKIN ANIMALS MAKE ME SICK! GET SOME BALLS JODY, TIME TO TAKE THE GLOVES OFF!
WTF!?
Jesus Fucking Christ already! No fear on the streets.
Thanks Jody.
---not a cop
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!WE NEED TO GO TO SPRINGFIELD AND DEMAND MORE MONEY FOR POLICE,AND REDUCE RESTRICTIONS ON POLICE FOR DOING THERE JOB!!WAKE UP CITY HALL AND CITIZENS OF CHICAGO!!
Retired CHA officer and Et. Word is both are deceased. ET responded to burglary. Both went to garage and shot by offender either stll there or returned. No one should do another thing without backup!
Oh Lord! Please help our Officers!
To Hell with civil rights we need to hit that area like stormtroopers to find the animal(s) who did this.
The State Of CT Is Praying As Hard As we Can
not again>prayers from the cfd.
This is unbelievable! Hey Jodi can you take the cuffs off of us so we can put them on the ones who deserve it. What's your magic number? How many of us need to be killed before you let the police be the police again? Can you stop worrying about who we might be offending! This shit needs to stop, it's time for us to be taken serious again. Jody if your looking for the more kinder, gentler police, you have the wrong generation!
wtf! the e.t. was prob 99. this shit got to stop...
ET was supposedly processing a garage burglary-maybe the other person was burglary victim. Get well please-i'm tired of this bull----.
Sadly both officers have died, One CPD, one might have been a retired officer from another agency?
I weep for them, for us, for humanity.
God Bless. This city is crazy violent!
RIP Brothers. God help us all.
Trib states 2nd victim is gone. Godspeed!
R.I.P
This is happening way too much. Please everyone be safe. You're ALL in my thoughts and prayers every day!
Rip. Sickening!
2 & 7 are reporting the ET Passed. RIP BROTHER.
Both have passed. RIP. Prayers on my mind for the families.
Twice in a week. My deepest condolences to my brothers and sister in blue at CPD.
God of mystery, we pray for the family of our fallen officer and we thank you for his ultimate sacrifice. Bless the lives of his family so they may find healing. Help his department support his family and help them heal from their loss. Even though his death is senseless, make something good come out of this situation that will help make his department stronger. Amen.
Just heard about the sad news on WBBM News Radio 780. Unfortunately, the police officer/evidence technician was pronounced dead.
Very sad indeed. Evidence technicians ride 99 and do their work 99. If something happens, they don't have a partner to rely on.
I will sincerely pray for the family of our fellow brother officer and also for the retired officer who was shot and killed.
May God watch over your families during this very difficult time.
What a horrible couple of days. I'm speechless and I'm not even CPD. Words cannot express my sympathy for the officers' families. RIP
WTF!! I'em on first watch and I'm so sick snd tires of waking up to tragic news.....
Rest In Peace Officers
This is becoming like a horrific ground hog day. The same shit just keeps happening..R.I.P.
To my fallen brother, may you rest in peace and G-d bless your family and friends. This city lost another one of the good ones. and to the retired CHA officer that came to the aid of our fallen brother and lost your life as well thank you you are a true hero and we need more like you. may G-d also bless your family and friends. And to the piece of shit who took these men from thier loved ones may u burn in Hell . I would call u an animal but that would be an insult to the animals. One day u will have to answer for this and I dont mean answer to some liberal Cook County judge who thinks u werent held enough by your mother but by G-d and u will get what you deserve you savage.To my fellow officers be careful out there, back each other up (all we have is each other) and do whatever it takes to get home to your loved ones. And to all the politicians, judges,defense attorneys. public defenders, media, and every other liberal thank you. you all played a role in this horrific crime. sleep well. Mike Tews
my heart goes out to the cpd, and the families of the fallen officers.. may you rip.
May they rest in peace, the families they leave behind find support, and may the killer(s) be found and prosecuted quickly.
The Judgement
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?
The officer squared his shoulder and said, No, Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep..
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell
- Author Unknown
Shocking! Knew the officer well. RIP. Prayers for the families
This is so sickening, I am angry and disgusted. How many of us must fall before we get more police on the street. My condolences to their families. Please be safe out there, to all.
as a wife and a daughter of two amazing cpd officers i am a sickened at the complete disregard for the police. they are out there risking their lives, for what? this ctiy doesnt seem to care, the media bashes them, our mayor doesnt back them, and dont get me started on weis. my thoughts are with the families and friends of our fallen heros.
RIP officer; may the angels lead you into Paradise.
R.I.P. brothers. This really sucks.
The savages have no fear of the criminal justice system in this state. Thanks to people like Gov Ryan and Gov Jello Quinn.
And a big thank you to Mayor DipShit for allowing the state of the CPD to reach such a state.
Take the cuffs off!!!
Prayers to all concerned.
Really, enough is enough. This is a complete failure of leadership. The Mayor needs to remove Weis NOW, immediately. He's lost the streets. He's ruined the department. Please. The media should be screaming for his head.
---not a cop
Just read the update SCC, my deepest sympathies to you all.
Let's find those responsible.
What the fuck!!!!!!!
I was on the scene. ET, on duty processing a garage burglary. Second victim ex CHA police. ET lay next to his marked vehicle. No " I didnt know he was the police". How bout we all get dressed and go to Four and find this monster. We cant let another muder go unsolved.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/11/chicago-police-shot-in-south-chicago.html
46 year old ET dead
R.I.P Officer
Our thoughts and prayers are with both the families at this time ! So tragic .
As the fiance of a CPD SWAT officer I am heartbroken for the losses we have all just encountered with Dave and now these two officers. My heart goes out along with my prayers for their families and the force.
I am angry but not scared. I know that justice will prevail and thankful that the city is being protected by dedicated, hardworking, and honorable men and women. May the Lord bless and keep you all safe. May the Lord watch over you and handover the scum who did this.
For God's sake, Weis, if you care or ever gave a shit about us (your supposed department), back us up and let us be the REAL police instead of putting us under a microscope. This has gone too far. Be a man and do something about this. I don't want to be the next Copper to go down. Make the reverands understand that wild animals cannot be tamed. They belong in a cage and not living amongst us and our children. God, I regret not taking up the offer from the other department. God help us. Be safe out there brothers and sisters in blue.
W.T.F is going on??? R.I.P
Rest in peace. My sympathies to the Officers family. Everyone be careful. There are no routine calls.
Retired Sgt.
Not again. R.I.P. heroes.
RIP, God bless.
He was just processing a scene...
We have to figure out a way to stay alive out there.
RIP Mike.
Any word out there on the offenders? Prayers that they are caught, prayers for the family, prayers for us all. R.I.P.
I am sick with grief over the loss of yet another P.O. My most heartfelt and deepest condolences.
RIP Mike, and may God watch over you and your family.
God Bless my Brothers in Blue. Please take care of eachother out there!
I have a HEAVY HEART hearing the BAD news
377 1st Watch
Steel your hearts and God Bless All. Peter F. Dignan, Lt. CPD,Ret.
The Judgement
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?
The officer squared his shoulder and said, No, Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep..
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in H E L L!
- Author Unknown
A Police Officer was killed today…or was it an execution? Who is to blame?…The Mayor, The Superintendent, The Alderman, The Liberal media or the legal system of Cook County…I say its all of the above.. We were once the Police and we were feared. Now thanks to the above list of police hating liberals they no longer have fear…We Do. Fear of losing our jobs, our freedom, our homes and our lives have replaced our once great Department. They have tied our hands allowing us to be beaten down and now executed. By allowing the ranks to be so understaffed you have compromised our safety and made us second guess all that we do making us ineffective. My wife and Children are afraid. I am afraid. I don’t want to see another friend or co-worker die because we believed in the pledge we took when we started this
Journey, while the powers that be have forgotten or never made the pledge at all. Those of us who still believe are ridiculed and left twisting in the wind by non deserving meritorious supervision that use us as pawns in a political game of deceit. They don’t care about us or the real citizens of Chicago. Power and greed is all they seek, so tomorrow when you go back to your smoke and mirror unit or while you’re doing missions that are a joke, remember, we are all we have and we have been abandoned.
Be safe and God bless
God Bless these Fine Men and their families. And God protect us all while we do this thankless job.
Heartsick is the only word I can think of. Let's be careful out there, everyone. Very, very careful.
This is horrible news. Very heartbreaking. RIP
Dear Chicago Police:
Please take the gloves off. For your own sake, and for the sake of the dwindling tax base that's still here. I will blatantly ignore any collateral damage that results from you taking back the streets. If someone doesn't stifle this now, the shit will only keep spreading. When will it end?
You have our support.
-Edison Park Resident
God Bless these officers.
What is it going to take to get these civilians out of ranking positions. This isnt the f'n minor leagues or a fortune 500 company--We need the real police to run a real department--we dont need micro managers and why didnt Bret predict this?
Lets see how to boss lady in Human Resources handles all this, should we still treat them with kid gloves and not arrest the local shitheads-you dumb bitch!
GET THE REAL POLICE BACK IN CHARGE--BRING MAUER BACK--BRING BURGE BACK--F THESE CIVILIAN SCUMBAGS WHO TRY TO TELL US OUR JOB, GET ON THE STREET AND SEE WHATS THERE!
"You fn' people... you have no idea how to defend a CITY. All you did was weaken CHICAGO today, J-FLED and his merry band of non-police supervisors. That's all you did. You put people's lives in danger. Sweet dreams, son."
Hey Sup... Whats your plan? I can tell you one thing for sure if Sup Cline or Sup Hillard were here they would know what to do and they would make sure they were out here with their officers getting it done. You need to resign.. TODAY!!
If the police cannot protect themselves,what chance do civilians have against the savage??
As long as the perception of our department lies with the reflection of Superintendent Jodi Weis (An EX FBI Agent in a suit) and Michael Masters (An educated man, but has no business even being affiliated with the Chicago Police Department on ANY level), we will NOT be respected on the streets of Chicago.
I know your foot is out the door Mayor Daley but it is TIME. This is a daily morale buster just having our department managed because they are not running this department, by these NON POLICE BUREAUCRATS. Our lives are now also engulfed with some level of fear. Let’s be honest. We are discouraged everyday with the state of the department, the constant slums we patrol, the sadness of this world, the depression due to the economy and the crime in our own neighborhoods, now we are also seen as victims!
We need a real POLICE leader NOW. Not in May when you finally retire or in March when this idiot's contract is up! We need it NOW! How many more of us have to die for your ego!
It's almost like the dogs are winning. These are bad times right now. I wonder when we'll see the light at the end of the tunnel?
Wow! I am again stunned. As a retired police officer, I have gone through this many times, always hoping it will be the last, but it never is. Time for blaming later. Go out and catch these assholes. No mercy.
Rest in peace my brothers,Rest in peace....
I am sad and angry at this happening. I am so sorry to all. But I am more angry at Jfled and must vent.
Jfled was on the news this afternoon and read his 5 sentence statement from a piece of paper. This FK can't even speak from the heart and mind. No past super ever needed to have a piece of paper in front of him when speaking to the press when an officer was killed.
Then Jfled ends it with his own two cents that you can tell was not on the piece of paper - "we are going to squeeze the neighborhood until we find the killer."
I want Jfled to provide me with a written definition of what "squeeze" means to him. My fear is it means we take the bad guy out for ice cream.
"For Want of a nail,a shoe was lost ....."
Dear Supt. Weis,
are you beginning to get the big picture ?!!
On the federal level,you are insultated,"removed" as it were from the more so gritty aspects ,of day to day crime. Your scope can be narrowed to focus on one specific aspect as there is minimal, to no, chance of an immmediate threat. Whereas here on the front-lines, we we must use every tool at our disposal to outwit and neutralize, ANY potential threat to the general public as well as our selves.
For want of SUPPORTIVE and decisive leadership,we are loosing ground !! MR. WEIS WE ARE DYING OUT HERE !!! Mayor Daley is already half way out of the door. SIR ,IT IS WELL PAST TIME !!
If at all; what do you stand for ???!!
Will you be remembered as the one responsible for taking a stand ,or as the architect of this city's funeral pyre.
IT IS TIME TO EITHER BE A LEADER OF MEN AND WOMEN,OR TO STEP ASIDE AND TAKE YOUR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS A BRIEF FOOTNOTE IN THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT CITY !!!
Eagerly awaiting your decision Sir.............
Oh, no. This is horrific and so incredibly unreal. May both Officers rest in peace. My prayers go out to all of those who knew and loved them.
Just saw the horrific news. I can only offer my prayers for these two officers and their families. May God hold you in his loving arms.
Agreed GODSPEED to the officer(s),far to many of us getting hurt/KILLED by animals with no respect for life! We need to do what the lion tamers do,beat the fuckers and keep them locked,but with quinn letting them out,and j-fled locking us up like COZZI,our hands our tied! Please back each other up,drive by if its not your job,they call for help in the free everything ghetto fuck it take your time,you get there when you get there together with other coppers! "OUR TIME IS NOW!"
FOP needs to have Officer's refuse to work 99. Officer's should always refuse to go to a job 99. E.T. from this point on call for a back up car when processing a crime scene!!!! RIP Officer...
on furlough when I saw this SAD news..........................
prayers to the officers and their family!
As a citizen of Chicago my heart is breaking for the men and women of our police department and for their family's.
To the politicians who have gutted our police department: You are the ones at fault for this behavior. You have empowered these animals. You want these officers to treat these animals as humans, well they aren't human. I am talking about Daley, Weis and all 50 aldercreatures. To you politicians the vote and the money you can pocket is more important than our officers safety. You politicians listen to the the preachers telling everyone that these are good people, they are just misunderstood, they are deprived and should be given more. Why weren't those preachers out on the streets prior to these murders trying to stop the gangs? Pfleger, Meeks and the rest I am talking about you. These people are animals and deserve to be treated as such.
SCC with the upcoming elections, please take a moment to put up a recommended list of politicians we should vote for. Many of us citizens would be happy to vote for a politician who really supports our police, but you know who those people are much better than us.
WE THE CITIZENS OF CHICAGO ARE FED UP. WE LOVE AND SUPPORT OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND OUR HEARTS ARE HURTING ALSO.
God bless ET F.... and all the ET's who perform their thankless job 99 on all watches. Stay vigilant.
My God please watch over us and keep us safe.
They tell us to take off the gloves, We have your backs!!! Im sure some people do. However J-Fled has our backside and will stick it in there given the chance. Im sorry but I cannot afford jail, loss of job, house and pension. Until J-Fled is gone from here, we cannot take back anything. My tears are for the fallen my heart heavy and labored. I ask God to watch over us and keep us safe.
Dear Chicago Police Officers,
You have always had my deepest respect because of where you work and live. I have been a police officer in a city near SF, CA for 13 years. I come to this site often and I am amazed at the crap you have to put up with in that town of yours. And my town is notorious in the state for being a liberal hellhole.
Keep your heads up in these dark days. You can keep your heads up because you work one of the toughests towns and you do it well.
Sincerely,
A cop from CA.
UR A GOOD MAN MIKE, IM GONNA MISS YOU.
Gut wrenching news to cap off a terrible year. R.I.P., officers.
My sympathy goes out to their families and friends. I hope the scum who did this is caught and put away forever.
Everyone stay safe out there.
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences to family, friends, co-workers and the entire CPD family on this most tragic loss.
On another but related note, I anxiously watched the 4:30 news for updated information. I felt compelled to comment after seeing the Superintendent give what appeared to be a prepared statement to the press. He kept looking down as if reading from notes. In my humble opinion, any Superintendent worth their salt would have looked straight into the camera lense and spoken from the heart about this tragedy.
My condolence to the families, Hoping our superintendent saturates the area with units for at least two weeks,and arrest every scum bag in the area just for spitting on the sidewalk.
R.I.P. Brothers. How many more police are going to have to be murdered for things to change? HOW MANY??? Or is the rest of the country numb and use to it, clueless of whats going on or just don't care???? God bless the officers and thier familes.
NEVER FORGET!
Michael Ceriale, August 21, 1998
John Knight, January 9, 1999
James Camp, March 9, 1999
Alane Stoffregen, June 2, 2000
Hector Silva, October 2, 2001
Brian Strouse, June 30, 2001
Eric Lee, August 19, 2001
Donald Marquez, March 19, 2002
Benjamin Perez, September 18, 2002
Michael Patrick Gordon, Aug. 8, 2004
Eric Solorio, Feb. 12, 2006
Richard Francis, July 2, 2008
Michael Robbins, Sept. 13, 2008
Nathaniel Taylor Jr., Sept. 28, 2008
Detective Joseph M. Airhart Jr., Nov. 4, 2008
Alejandro "Alex" Valadez, June 1, 2009
Sgt. Alan J. Haymaker, Feb. 22, 2010.
Thomas Wortham, May 20, 2010.
Thor Soderberg, July 7, 2010
Michael Bailey, July 18, 2010
David Blake, Nov. 22, 2010
(Name left off intentionally), Nov 26, 2010
"Somebody killed a policeman today, and a part of America died. A piece of our country he swore to protect ,will be buried with him at his side. The suspect that shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights. While a... young widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend many long, lonely nights. The beat that he walked was a battle field too, just as if he'd gone off to war. Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast, to his name they will add a gold star. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, in your town or mine. While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line. Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at each new rookie's side. He answered the call, of himself gave his all, and a part of America died." - Author Unknown. Everyone please say a prayer for our fallen officers, and the officers out there protecting us.
I wonder if the City of Detroit now thinks they're a more safer city than Chicago? They probably are.
You can thank Daley and Crew for what this place has become. Quinn, Alvarez, ACLU, reverends and Some of the Politically Correct Liberal Law Colleges.
Rest In Peace, Officers.
Anonymous said...
Dear Chicago Police:
Please take the gloves off. For your own sake, and for the sake of the dwindling tax base that's still here. I will blatantly ignore any collateral damage that results from you taking back the streets. If someone doesn't stifle this now, the shit will only keep spreading. When will it end?
You have our support.
-Edison Park Resident
11/26/2010 05:51:00 PM
**************************
Thanks, but until it's on paper and can be used in our own defense, we consider only that we have YOUR support, not the public's.
When the day comes that the police are completely indemnified and immune to civil liability from engaging in the course of our duties this city will continue to burn.
Until the day comes when both state and federal laws are enacted that prohibit civil suits against us as they are prohibited against lawyers engaging in their official duties, judges and the federal government, consider your police force to be after-the-fact report takers, nothing more.
When THAT day comes and it's put into print and signed off on by the lawful powers of this state and country, THEN you will see what the real police can do to clean this shithole up.
Until then, call your alderman, mayor, state rep and congressman and tell them to enact the necessary laws to protect ALL police officers engaged in any necessary enforcement actions from frivolous witch hunt lawsuits from those trying to get paid off the government on the backs of your police.
A cop.
Godspeed, happy landings, and straight shooting
Prayers for Michael F., his family anf friends and the retired CHA officer/garage burglary victim.
Define "squeeze", punk J-Fled.
Don't you even think about wearing OUR uniform to attend the funerals of executed police officers, you lying, psychopathic COWARD! You are a pathetic poseur and despicable disgrace to our sacred honor and the finest traditions of the once proud Chicago Police Department.
SQUEEZE THIS!
R.I.P.
and the public and media talks shit when we are a little mean sometimes, FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! its OUR lives on the line, not yours jagoffs!!!!!!!!!!! we never know who the fuck were dealing with, i dont give a fuck if you have a job or in college or kids, fuck off!!!!!!!!!!Rip officers, hope this motherfucker is killed. piss on him and his grave and his no doubt shithead family.
God give these officers family strength in the coming days. My deepest sympathy to their families! Words can't explain the pain our family in blue is experiencing, be safe brothers and sisters.
WTF?
What in the high flying, multicolored, many legged FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?
WHO THE FUCK IS IN CHARGE OF THIS SHIT?
Answer: Nobody!
j-fled is still auditioning for a contract extension but he has no clue on how to fix this nonsense/set a corrective course of action.
Crime King and weis-el have set the tone and tenor for the current crisis/paralysis in leadership.
They giggle with glee at this shit and have no interest whatsoever in doing the right thing because in their eyes and in the eyes of many citizens, the Police are the enemy.
God Bless the fallen.
Damn you to Hell shorty and j-fled!
For those who are saying to "take the gloves off" remember, jody weis will have you stripped of your police powers and tried in Federal Court and convicted and sent to prison if you as much as slap any offender on the face.
You know he will do this, he has done it before and a good cop is in prison due to jody weis.
Let jody weis do some squeezing himself, let jody weis slap some offender, then kick the offender in tha balls, then I might believe he has our back.
Until then we have the gangs and criminals to fear as well as our own superintendent of police.
It goes without saying that our mayor, richard daley the snakehearted is our worst enemy.
And if anyone does come up with an offender, please don't slap the person and make sure he gets a blanket or two, plenty to eat, the finest in medical care, a properly padded mattress and a good defense attorney.
Then, if he ever does get sent to prison, Governor Quinn will let him out early anyway.
What a crock of shit. We get killed regularly and our leaders, elected and appointed, are who we must fear as much as those thugs with guns.
RIP E.T. and retired P.O.
I am so sorry for that again someone has died by a scumbags hand. It is come time to gather a meeting of civilians, and cops and take over JODY WEIS, and MORON MAYOR. We have to be proactive cause what we are doing isnt working. Now some spouse, some child cries, and lives with FEAR and HATE.
I live in zone 6. We want our neighborhoods back dammit. We want the cops to be intimidating to these scumbags. We WANT THE GOD DAMN GLOVES OFF NOW !!!!
Everone needs to be armed & dangerous today, and save your own lives...GOD HELP THE FAMILIES, and GOD HELP US ALL~
RIP Officers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am speechless. Though I have seen much sadness in my nearly 15 year CPD career. This year has left me numb. What the F' is going on in this city? It's like everyone has gone mad! I guess it's time to start being hyper-viligent. I'm wearing my weapon while taking out the trash, walking the dog, at the supermarket, and at church on Sunday. I no longer feel safe here. Imagine what non police must be feeling?
God bless you officer(s). You have served with honor and are assured a place in heaven. Prayers and thoughts to the family of both men.
RIP. :-(
Fire this man! He is horrible and useless. No one fears the police because he is afraid of his own shadow. We have a horrible leader! Will someone demand this man to leave! WHERE IS THE MEDIA? JFLED GO HOME!
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7811333
My God, my heart breaks for both families who are dealing with this unspeakable tragedy today, tomorrow...forever. I will keep them and their family in blue in my thoughts and prayers.
So much heartache this year, for the families affected today, the families who suffered earlier this year, and the families of all CPD personnel who are scared and sick for their loved ones.
I remember when I was a kid and hearing about this on the news and being terrified something could happen to my darling dad. I hope all of you with kids give them a call and tell them how much you love them. Even now as adult, my stomach doesn't settle until I know my brothers are safe.
May God watch over all of you.
WE all talk about good old fashion police work coming back again. How about getting some good informants in these districts to rat out these animals? Put them on the payroll as long as their information pans out.
All this complete and utter disrespect for the Police started when the Powers that be decided the Police were bad guys if they kicked some Jagoffs' ass if he disrespected the Police. From there, shitheads pushed the envelope where Police were second guessing their actions,IE:Should I give shithead a crack? Punch him in the Face? Hit him with my Baton? What rule violation will I break? What Boss(Jody) will get me charged by the Feds to further their own agenda?Sorry for the rant and my Prayers are with the victims of this heinous crime.
JFled, you have 4 months of your contract left. You got nothing to loose, so why not go out with a bit of redemption. Let us do what we have to do to find these animals.
Fuck Mayor McCheese, fuck IPRA, fuck the ACLU. Let us kick in doors, lock down shit heads where no one can find them, pay informants under the table, whatever it takes... Please!!! We're dying out here!!!
RIP Brothers
"we are going to squeeze the neighborhood until we find the killer."
You go first Jody! Lead by example. I don't believe you. Once we "squeeze" the neighborhood you'll try to have us indicted.
It's almost Like Fahey, Doyle and O'brien, Bosak and VanSchaack, Hauser and Kilroy, Richie Clark and Jim Riordan....alll over again. R I P
Knew Mike from when he first came on the job in 009.
R.I.P., Brother.
To family of mike,
Your dad was a good man. Solid police. Real police. Be proud of your dad. He will be missed. Stay strong Flisk family. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. #3952, deering class of 92
''We will squeeze that neighborhood and we will find the person that did this.'' - Weis
Really? How do you define squeezing a neighborhood? During your tenure you have castrated and stripped down this department to a skeleton crew. I may only have ten years on, but I have never seen gangbangers as bold as they are now. I'm not just talking about the recent tragedies. I'm talking about the day to day interactions. Squeeze a neighborhood. You don't know the first thing about it. Please leave. You have caused enough damage here.
Time to declare Marshall Law 'till every scumbag banger is rotting away in Jail. This is war,fuck their civil rights,take back the streets,or we,re all doomed.RIP my Brother
Civilian here. I'm sorry about the loss to these men's families and the department.
I hope whoever murdered them is caught and perhaps dies in a televised shootout with members of the CPD's SWAT team.
Televised so the family can't claim he was unarmed or set up.
Go in groups, methodically handle the calls you must only as thoroughly as necessary to avoid discipline.
In the ghetto ratholes do nothing more. Stay safe, no more risk taking until society and her whore politicians stop their war on the police.
It showed the problems in Cincinnati. It will show the problems here when the filthy animals in the ghetto have open warfare, the neighborhoods burn, and the politicians do nothing but spew hot air as they beg the police they persecute to save them.
Fuck 'em all. Take care of each other.
Just terrible. what a bad year for CPD. You have the most dangerouse job in the world. These animals are out to kill you. stay frosty out there and come home. -Former CPD
RIP
-ISP Brother
"any Superintendent worth their salt would have looked straight into the camera lense and spoken from the heart about this tragedy"
and said, "You better turn yourself in now because we are not going to stop until we hunt you down."
The only problem is that Jody doesn't understand how it hurts. He can't speak from the heart because he has no emotional ties to fellow officers here in Chicago. He doesn't know what it feels like to hear or see that one of us has been gunned down in broad daylight. We do a job that only those of us who do it can fully comprehend. Only a veteran field fighter could look into that camera lense and not only speak from the heart but make it believable. Jody doesn't qualify.
It's sad that no body gives a shit about us anymore and what needs to be done to take care of the crime problem. The police are treated as offenders and the offenders are treated as victims. This is all because of the media, the feds and let's not forget Anita Alvarez our State's Attorney who loves to go after the police. My prayers and condolences to the officers families. Times need to change!!!!
Anonymous said...
"For Want of a nail,a shoe was lost ....."
Dear Supt. Weis,
are you beginning to get the big picture ?!!
On the federal level,you are insultated,"removed" as it were from the more so gritty aspects ,of day to day crime. Your scope can be narrowed to focus on one specific aspect as there is minimal, to no, chance of an immmediate threat. Whereas here on the front-lines, we we must use every tool at our disposal to outwit and neutralize, ANY potential threat to the general public as well as our selves.
For want of SUPPORTIVE and decisive leadership,we are loosing ground !! MR. WEIS WE ARE DYING OUT HERE !!! Mayor Daley is already half way out of the door. SIR ,IT IS WELL PAST TIME !!
If at all; what do you stand for ???!!
Will you be remembered as the one responsible for taking a stand ,or as the architect of this city's funeral pyre.
IT IS TIME TO EITHER BE A LEADER OF MEN AND WOMEN,OR TO STEP ASIDE AND TAKE YOUR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS A BRIEF FOOTNOTE IN THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT CITY !!!
Eagerly awaiting your decision Sir.............
11/26/2010 06:18:00 PM
WELL PUT BROTHER ! AMEN
To the family of ET ....., the paryers of the suburban police agencies are with you..
THE POLICE OF THE PAST HAVE RETIRED.
HOW MANY POLICE MURDERS ARE UNSOLVED.
IF THE OFFENDER ISNT IN CUSTODY ON THE SCENE THE ODDS R LOOKING BAD.
THE DICKS HANDS R TIED WITH 48 HOUR RULES AND COMMANDERS SCARED TO MAKE ANY WAVES.
DISTRICT OFFICERS R NOT BACKED BY THEIR SGT'S.
EVEN E.T.'S R GOING TO NEED BACK UP IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS.
WE ONLY HAVE A SHORT TIME TO MOVE WEIS AND SQUEEZING A HOOD SOMETIMES LEADS TO A FEW CR'S. SO WHAT IS THE GAME PLAN?
AND DONT GIVE NEWS CONFERENCES JUST GET THE SHIT SOLVED!
http://boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?user=dune23
is the CFD web site and they have some good things to say re/ CPD recent murders.
RIP Brother Flisk
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane.
I would walk right up to heaven,
To bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness,
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
You and angels around Gods happy throne.
I would have held you closer if I had known...
Retired Lieutenant 011 said...
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences to family, friends, co-workers and the entire CPD family on this most tragic loss.
On another but related note, I anxiously watched the 4:30 news for updated information. I felt compelled to comment after seeing the Superintendent give what appeared to be a prepared statement to the press. He kept looking down as if reading from notes. In my humble opinion, any Superintendent worth their salt would have looked straight into the camera lense and spoken from the heart about this tragedy.
11/26/2010 07:08:00 PM
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Retired LT, I agree with you 100% Unfortunately, JPW hasn't got the heart to lead our department, so he couldn't possibly look into a camera lens and speak from the heart.... he wouldn't know what to say... it makes this tragedy even worse...if that is possible..
Oh my God, oh my God...must we go through such targedy again? I pray that the good Lord look over the fallen and their grieving families.
They tell us to take off the gloves, We have your backs!!! Im sure some people do. However J-Fled has our backside and will stick it in there given the chance. Im sorry but I cannot afford jail, loss of job, house and pension.
EXACTLY!!!
Some of the same folks yelling "take back the streets", will sue us, first chance they get.
In a less than a weeks time, two good men / Officers are have been killed. Where the hell is the public outcry? Why are there no aldermen or reverends speaking out? Why? Because they don't give a dam about us! As someone posted earlier this week, "WE ARE ALL WE'VE GOT". I love this city, always have. But I'm done in 6 years. I've already picked Arizona as my post CPD home. Not because I want to live anywhere else, but because I don't like what I see my city morphing into.
Worked with Mike years ago in the district, always a good guy! R.I.P. brother, my prayers go out to you and your family.
You worked in the belly of the beast now it's time to rest.
R.I.P. brothers!
May both officers rest in peace. This is such a terrible day and time for the Police Department. How many more must we lose. God Bless.
Are you sufficiently pissed off now?
Is it time to retake the streets?
Where are the revrun's now?
Political correctness needs to be kicked to the curb and its time to call a spade...a spade.
An ultimatum needs to be sent to Weis office and in no uncertain terms demand that he allow cops to be cops...or no one reports to work.
If the cowardly bastard won't have your back fuck him--tell him to get out of the way.
Plain and simple.
Everyone is worried about these pieces of shit that are killing each other and targeting the cops. Its time to put the fear back into their hearts.
RIP! Prayers to the family and friends.
superintendent saturates the area with units for at least two weeks,and arrest every scum bag in the area just for spitting on the sidewalk.
Why so others can die for nothing let them kill each other. take care of the homeland.
SCC with the upcoming elections, please take a moment to put up a recommended list of politicians we should vote for. Many of us citizens would be happy to vote for a politician who really supports our police, but you know who those people are much better than us.
You want one person to tell you WHO to vote for, are you nuts? You do your own homework and find the best person that has your views not the views of Radio and others who have agendas, then you vote for that person- Don't be so Lazy Get the truth - The blog is like all others you have to find out the truth yourself.
God, please grant the officers rest and comfort and provide for their families in the dark days to follow. God, please protect all police officers and firefighters, who give so much to assist and protect the rest of us. God, please strike down whoever did this, and right quick.
We're a step away from becoming Detroit.
We need to march in force on that district and put the fear of God in those godless motherfuckers.
Jody Weis must go!!!! Please visit my new facebook page to support our cause!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spouses-Family-and-Friends-of-Chicago-Police-Officers-against-Jody-Weis/126457727414936?ref=mf
It is truly heart breaking to read the comments relating to the death of the CPD ET and the retired CHA officer. Apparently, the ET was shot several times while he was working, in full uniform. You may recall that earlier this year an officer leaving the 7th Dist. was shot while putting his duty gear in the trunk of his car in a police parking lot and another officer in uniform was shot upon returning to his home after working a tour as a guard for the mayor's home. The list can go on and on.
Why is it that the thugs and criminals in this town think police officers in full uniform are fair game? If armed police officers are not safe from these criminals, what chance does the average citizen have?
The criminals have no fear of the police anymore in this city because the progressive, liberal, socialist politicians and judges have turned the tables on the police and, in turn, on the law abiding citizens. Police officers are routinely sued and disciplined for doing their jobs. Bottom feeding plaintiffs' lawyers get rich because federal judges are prejudiced against law enforcement and through their biased rulings allow criminals to recover millions from the city for alleged police misconduct. The USDC for the Northern District of Illinois has ruled recently that pre trial detainees cannot be strip searched at the County jail and awarded $55 million dollars to the class of felons and arrestees because they were searched for contraband. This happened even though last year a pre trial detainee was able to bring a .380 pistol into the jail after he had been patted down 14 times between his arrest and his intake into the jail.
What is wrong is that the criminal justice system has been turned on its head. Now, every time a police officer makes an arrest he faces the possibility of being accused of excessive force or some other charge. The loud mouthed, self ordained reverends bleat and squeal every time there is a police crackdown on crime instead of supporting the effort to make the streets safer. The left wing federal judges appointed by the democrats hate the concept of law enforcement and are prejudiced against police officers which is evidenced by their rulings.
The jello spined governor was just elected even though he had released almost 1800 convicts last year from the IDOC before they finished their sentences. Last week he pardoned several more and commuted others' sentences to much fanfare from the media.
If you are a low life criminal, the odds are now stacked in your favor. You will serve little or no prison time. You can sue the city and the arresting officer(s) for violating your rights, when you get to jail the sheriff can't search you for weapons or contraband or you will have another suit. The federal judges will bend over backwards to find that the police or corrections department deviated from some process(which was never enumerated in the constitution to begin with) and award you enough money to feed your Jones (whatever it may be) and allow you to get your freak on for a long time.
Under these circumstances, is there any wonder why criminals have no fear of the police, laugh at the criminal justice system and have no qualms about executing uniformed police officers? The time has come for another American Revolution. Throw out the liberal, socialist politicians and their ideologue jurist hand maidens who have gutted law enforcement. Replace them with honest, experienced elected officials and judges who practiced law for a significant amount of time and have proven reputations for respect for the rule of law and the tenets of the constitution. Unless we take back the streets and our political and judicial systems soon, the war against what we know as civilization will be lost.
Saw J-Fled's comments. If you've seen the previews or read interviews, Jennifer Beals as a fake Superintendent beats J-Fled hands down. What a tool.
To 07:15 and everyone else: how much longer is this "don't do shit" mentality going to last? The animals that once feared us don't anymore. They know we won't do shit and now they are killing us with impunity. Take the gloves off....fuck Weis, fuck IPRA and fuck the reverands too. This is our own survival we're talking about. Be pro active and do something about. R.I.P. brother and may God see over their family.
slightly ot---not to take away from our fallen brother, but any updates on the 2 officers seriously injured in a car wreck the other night on the west side. i heard serious to life threatening
"...The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk. Anyone with information may place a confidential, toll-free call to 888-976-7468...."
via... http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2010/11/26/breaking-police-officer-shot-on-southeast-side/
RIP brothers in blue.
Thanks to the CFD ladder that flew a flag on Roosevelt on the way to the morgue.
After the eighth officer has been taken from us during his tenure, J.P. Weis finally stated, from his notes, "that we will squeeze that neighborhood until...." Put your fucking money where your mouth is and send every fucking tact team to area 2 tomorrow, and the next day and the next until we fucking get results. Last time this happened was under Cline when Vasquez was taken from us. How many of these eight are unsolved? Half? WTF!!!!!!!!
He worked many of my crime scenes. He would also ride on jobs if he was in the area to help out. I've seen him at many footchases trying to help catch the offenders. Rest In Peace and may GOD provide comfort to your family. I can't imagine what they're going through right now. I don't believe things have ever been this bad in Chicago. I don't see it ever getting better either. It can't. The only way things can get better for every honest decent person in this city is for the new mayor to make some serious changes. Get rid of the GPS and the cameras. Allow us to FIGHT CRIME. As long as the GPS is here and the lawyers, reverands, and media demand our heads on platters, this will never end. We need a police force that can move through the streets undetected with no fear of being brought up on charges for trying to make this city safe for humans again.
the etech who was murdered today was married and the father of four children--- the city of chicago and the chicago police department weeps at yet another senseless killing of a police officer--- rip brother.....
PLEASE BACK UP OFFICERS WORKING 99!!! R.I.P. FLISKERS, A GREAT GUY....
WE MUST ALL STICK TOGETHER THROUGH THIS CRISIS. WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. BLACK OR WHITE, MALE OR FEMALE, DOG OR HAIR GEL, OLD TIMER OR ROOKIE. HAVE EACH OTHERS BACK!!!!!!!!!!! RIP MIKE
hatred for the Police has reached its highest level or we have a Police serial killer. All officers should carry two pistols and get certified with the Patrol rifle. All officers should have the beat ammo money can buy. All officers should always carry a off-duty pistol or two. Some should even take some fighting class to stay in shape for health and safety.
My hart goes out to Michael and his family. I don't want to see another brother or sister in blue die.
Stay safe everyone we are at war with crime and are fighting for those who cannot fight and are fighting for each other and are families lives.
This shit is going viral. Daley, Weis, Alverez, and the media, have Police blood on their hands. Incompetent leadership (The Three Stooges), and a biased media contribute to gang scum feeling that the Police are being passive. Throw in the can't get a job, so I'll call myself a reverend and you have the perfect recipe for crime running amok. These assholes and their minions have succeeded in preventing real policing through mis-applied discipline. Why would any P.O. risk blood and treasure to protect an unappreciative community? I have never seen a situation where command officers were at war with working Police...until now.
Brothers in Blue take action. Refuse to work 10-99. We did it in 1973 when Bob Wenzel was killed. You have more power than you realize. Refuse to work 10-99. You will win. Show some balls.
Now we've become the target. This BOLD POS confronted an officer in full uniform to do what? Talk politics! Hell no! The officer was shot down while processing a garage burglary with the owner(retired CHA/Robbins PO) on scene. WTF! My prayer go out to both officers and their families. Let's stay safe and watch each other's backs because we are all we have on the streets.
A lot of officers with under 10yrs (AKA Hair Gel Police) often wish that the old timers (KMA Police) would just retire.
Speaking for myself (8yrs), I am glad that these officers are still around. They have seen the good and bad of CPD. They have seen more officers killed/injured than I had in my academy class. I have always tried to always listen and emulate these officers.
In times like this, they have taught me how to mourn and how to express my anger and frustration. In the end it is the "element" that is killing CPD, not J-Fled. He is not helping us fight the good fight, but rather stopping the fight short.
At times the "new breed" of police untrained and unsafe. I remember my first person with a gun call in A/1. It turned into 20 hair-gels standing in front of the house, hands tucked in the vest cover laughing and joking. A 25+yr officer got out of the bt car, wheel gun drawn, went around the back and found a pistol. After coming back out front he said "this is still a person with a gun call right, not an outdoor roll call"
Later that night at lunch he ridiculed the officers for demonstrating the typical newbie pose (hands in vest). Some new guys talked shit back, but I shut up, knowing that I was wrong.
I have learned more riding 8hrs in a bt car than 6 months in the academy.
This ET could have been any of us. It is times like these that we need to watch out for each other, because the upper brass is certainly not. If you request an ET, make sure to ride by and make sure he is ok instead of just telling the "victim" that he will arrive in a couple hours.
God speed officer.
I just learned of the murders of Evidence Technician Michael Flisk and Mr. Steven Peters, the burglary victim and retired CHA/ Robbins police officer. A friend told me that just like SWAT Off. David Blake, both officers weapons were still in their holsters and that no one is in custody. Two officers killed with head shots in just 90 hours. God help us. It appears to be open season for the execution of police officers who never had a chance to react to their murderers.
My prayers and condolences to their families, friends and loved ones. Rest In Peace, Brothers David and Michael as well as Mr. Peters.
Please be safe as possible, guys.
WJC:jn
I saw a picture of the cop they murdered on the chicago breaking news website. He come into the place where I work a few times and was a nice guy. I hope the cops catch the thugs and blow there heads off. The gangs and thugs have got to be crushed and i don't care how they do it.
May every decent person in the area say a prayer for the men and women in blue. God bless the 3 officers killed this week. God console their families and friends, and the CPD.
RIP Officer.....My prayers are with the family......Its just sad that after working 12 hours at the crime scene and in that area, that I went home feeling like a message was not sent to these scum bags.....years ago, when something like this unfortunately occured I always walked away and felt like we sent a clear message, (those with enough time on know what I mean)to the scum of the earth that lived in the neighborhood.
Maybe this is where we're headed eh?
---clip---
Rio Police Deploy Tanks to Raid Crime Stronghold After Five Days of Unrest
Rio de Janeiro police deployed Navy tanks and armored cars to raid one of the city’s biggest crime strongholds after five days of urban unrest left dozens of scorched vehicles and at least 21 people dead.
One of the tanks drove over a car blocking an entrance to the city’s northern Vila Cruzeiro shanty town, while a truck was on fire nearby, images broadcasted by Globo TV showed. Military Police confirmed the use of Navy tanks in an e-mail statement, without disclosing the number of vehicles deployed.,,,
...Officers have arrested over 150 people since Nov. 21 and seized hand-made bombs, guns, war weapons, dynamite and bottles of gasoline, according to reports on the Military Police’s website.
Before last night, police reported 29 vehicles set on fire by criminals and 21 people dead in connection with the shootings. Globo TV said the toll has risen to 55 vehicles and 23 casualties. Police declined to confirm the number.
more >> http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-25/rio-police-deploy-tanks-to-raid-crime-stronghold-in-cleanup-for-world-cup.html
To 07:15 and everyone else: how much longer is this "don't do shit" mentality going to last? The animals that once feared us don't anymore. They know we won't do shit and now they are killing us with impunity. Take the gloves off....fuck Weis, fuck IPRA and fuck the reverands too. This is our own survival we're talking about. Be pro active and do something about. R.I.P. brother and may God see over their family.
i agree 100% but im not going to jail.
superintendent saturates the area with units for at least two weeks,and arrest every scum bag in the area just for spitting on the sidewalk.
Why so others can die for nothing let them kill each other. take care of the homeland.
11/26/2010 10:18:00 PM
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Why? WHY? Are you a mindless moron? They are killing US, you fool. And us IS the 'homeland'.
Chicago has become Detroit.
The police are much better, however due to the political crooks we have to deal with there hands are tied & the ghetto shitbags are running wild.
This is the fault of the Crook County crooked judges, Sup. Jody Weis & Mayor Daley.
Make no mistake we are as bad as and most likely more dangerous than Detroit.
Shitcago, Murder capital of the USA
Walk with Jesus officers, you will not be forgotten.
Godspeed Mike. you were a gentleman,and a great cop no matter what job you were handling. May you Rest in Peace and watch over us. To his family, my deepest sympthy on your loss. it is a terrible thing to hear when one us is killed, but when I found out it was you, it tore my heart to shreds. being at the scene was hard, but I hope it in some way helps bring the offenders to justice. You will be missed by everyone who worked with you. you left a great mark on all of us. you willl not be forgotten.
As a wife of a CPD officer, and with 4 children that we raise together, I have to say this is my worst fear. And it's not the "normal" fear I had when my MANY moons ago. The officer was just handling some evidence....and he's shot in cold blood? I have been absolutely sick to my stomach today over this. My heart and prayers go out to the officers families. I keep hoping and praying this dept will get better for all you guys. This is such a bad time to be the police; this shit is just out of control.
I seriously laughed when Weis said he was going to, "squeeze the neighborhood". Uh-huh. Right. That Jody, such a card.
Anonymous said...
We're a step away from becoming Detroit.
11/26/2010 10:26:00 PM
Not even close.
Detroit is safer.
Detroit has had one (1) officer killed in the line of duty so far in 2010.
The previous Detroit officer(s) killed in the line was in 2004 when there were 3 LOD deaths.
Other big city police departments LOD deaths in 2010:
New York Police Department - 0
Los Angeles Police Department - 0
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - 0
San Francisco Police Department - 0
San Diego Police Department = 0
Philadelphia Police Department - 0
Baltimore City Police Department - 0
Atlanta Police Department - 0
Metro-Dade Florida Police Department - 0
Miami Police Department - 0
Dallas Police Department - 0
Houston Police Department - 0
New Orleans Police Department - 1
Las Vegas Police Department - 0
Chicago Police Department - 5
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Chicago Police Department is by far the most dangerous police department in the USA for officers being killed in the line of duty.
Source - http://www.odmp.org/
Anonymous said...
After the eighth officer has been taken from us during his tenure, J.P. Weis finally stated, from his notes, "that we will squeeze that neighborhood until...." Put your fucking money where your mouth is and send every fucking tact team to area 2 tomorrow, and the next day and the next until we fucking get results. Last time this happened was under Cline when Vasquez was taken from us. How many of these eight are unsolved? Half? WTF!!!!!!!!
11/26/2010 11:14:00 PM
Right.
We do the squeezing and we get stripped, indicted etc. if we slap one of them.
Show us how to do this "squeeze" you talk about. You lead the way jody, you show us. How do we "squeeze" the neighborhood?
Please jody, tell us, show us, lead us.
Do something resembling a large city police superintendent besides mumble "this is unacceptable" all the time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both Officers and their family's. They are having a ruff night. May God be with you.
Mike is gone, too young to go,
A better friend I will never know.
His memory burns in my mind,
A fleeting glimpse is all I find.
He's gone for now, to heaven above,
I say my prayers and send my love.
My tears keep flowing, they just won't stop, and I'm supposed to be a big bad cop.
Rest In Peace Brother
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WE ONLY HAVE A SHORT TIME TO MOVE WEIS AND SQUEEZING A HOOD SOMETIMES LEADS TO A FEW CR'S. SO WHAT IS THE GAME PLAN?
AND DONT GIVE NEWS CONFERENCES JUST GET THE SHIT SOLVED!
11/26/2010 08:52:00 PM
There lays the problem, the street police and Jodi have different definitions of " squeezing."
There has to be someone to blame for this and the blame must rise to the top. The Mayor, J-Fled, the goofy IPRA and the CCSAO have emasculated a police dept. that for many years made the streets of this city safe. Today, cops don't want to work. Why? Ask Cozzi, Plewa and dozens of others who sit at callback either falsely accused or lingering in purgatory for no reason because the above named individuals cannot do their jobs properly. There is no leadership. There is no morale. You cannot enforce the law on the street with computers and cameras. In the '70s, a college professor named Jonathan Rubenstein did a study of the police and called the book "City Police". In it, he stated "for the patrolman control of the street is everything. If he loses that, he loses the very reason for being who and what he is." We've lost control and I don't know if we will ever get it back. And it is a shame. It's even more of a shame that no one cares. Once the media cycle ends, cops will be left only with other cops. That's why the "me vs them" attitude exists. And the supposed blue wall. And that includes the bosses. In all my years(28)I've only had one boss above Capt ever back me up on a job. The bosses don't even care - only when it suits their agenda or ego. Jesus, J-Fled couldn't even speak to the press without reading from a prepared statement. That should say it all. Later today I'll reflect more, and probably tear up a bit, as I remember the innocent man and the hero who lost their lives yesterday. God Bless them. And God Bless evey member of the CPD.
What happened to the day when the Superintendent led the way through the neighborhood after an incident? Weis talks a good game but he does not realize we are no longer listening. After the first cop shot this year, R.I.P, the citizens should not have known what hit them but here we are 4 more later and he is still blowing the same horn. Time to Go! We cant bring Wortham, Soderburg, Bailey or Flisk back but we can make damn sure it doesnt happen again. Good Bye Weis, I would like to say its been nice knowing ya but it hasnt!
Words cannot express my grief. To think that these savages can execute police officers, with no outrage publicly expressed my the mayor, and of course the rev.'s. I watched the super. on tv and was sickened by his very visable lack of emotion. He was reading his statement from a sheet of paper. "When some honor roll student" is the victim, the media shows us over and over again what a loss the community will feel, the rev.s are out there saying how they won't rest until justice is served. They have vigils and demand an end to violence in the streets. Where are they today? The citizens of this city should be outraged, and I hope that there are still enough good people left to demand that the police in this city need to take back the streets from these savages. My taxes have skyrocketed, and I am sick of the politicians wasting my hard earned money on their pet projects. We need more police! Our police need to be fully manned for their protection and for ours.
God Bless the men and women of the CPD. St. Michael please keep them all under the mantle of your protection
My deepest condolences to my two brothers in blue. My thoughts and prayers go out to CPD E.T. Michael Flisk and his family. My thoughts and prayers also go out to the family of my friend and former CHA Police colleague Stephen Peters. This is such a terrible time for all Police Departments. May God be with you both.
May god bless us all!
El Paso Police Dept!
J Fed. Please leave now!
I know I am old and no one wants to hear stories from the past.
But maybe listening once in a while would be a good idea. (maybe)
When 2 officers (Fahey & O'Brien)
were shot and killed by the wilson brothers ( God bless you Jon)
The city's police went no holds barred to assist in the followup investigation.
I recall officers volunteering from all over the city to assist in any way possible.
Meetings were held enmass, and sharing , by the brass, all information available during the followup did take place daily.
Bosses actually accepted assignments from outside units into their Area and officers were given handouts to follow up...
I'm sure this is being done today but not enough.
The A/2 D units will be up to their ears in followups. You NEVER know when THE call will come in that is the one you need...
If I were a leader I would publicize a call in # manned by a bank of volunteers (pos)
Not just the 311 or 911 but a special link to A/2 by a mobile communications van.
These tips would be screened by the Area personnel and passed out to volunteer officers working days off, furlo, or double shifts etc.
Priority should be given to all Area 2 personnel, tact, gang, and especially beat, along with other units familiar to the vicinity of the crime. No one who volunteers would be turned down.
With the lack of man power and the blind eye of the current administration this influx of volunteers could bypass their apathy if requested and utilized by the Area Commands.
Yes, the word is volunteer.
Cars? They would come from all supervisors et al who had take homes. These take homes would all be called in (ALL) and used as needed by follow up units until the investigation was closed or totally cold.
This would be my suggestion for the crucial 48- hour to week one followup.
Like I said, it's probably all being done while I type, I hope.
God bless you all.
No outcry from the Reverands yet, if it was a P.O. killing someone the Revs would have no problem causing an uproar. Are they just quiet due to the money laundering some of the Revs are doing for the gangs?
Our condolences to the families of the police who made the ultimate sacrifice.
I would like to address some comments anout citizens and taxpayers needing to wake up. Those of us who are not cops do support you in whatever way we can. We read your blogs and heed your advise.
We arm ourselves and try to take some responsibility for our own protection. We would like to do more for our protection, but feel handcuffed by the same laws you are sworn to protect (no carry).
When you say we should wake up, what exactly should we be doing? Please let us know what we should be doing and you will see that we do love and support you, and we have your backs too.
Be careful out there, we're living in strange times.
Things will only get worse. The CPD CANNOT fix this. Our hands are tied so f**king tight behind our backs we can barely breath. And what exactly does Weis mean by "squeeze the neighborhood"?? Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that he held that impromptu press conference to announce to the world that he was stripping a Sgt and several officers because the Sgt slapped some sh*tbird in the face? So please Jody Weis explain to us how we can "squeeze" this neighborhood and keep our jobs.
Let me tell you good people of Chicago and Cook County something. If you can go, I would get out of here now. This is not the place to raise a family anymore. Imagine this city 10 years from now after someone like Meeks becomes mayor. Good LORD I cannot imagine. I recommend all you Southsiders, take a day and go sit inside the courtrooms at 727 E. 111th St. Its where they hear probable cause cases. Your head will spin as you watch all the criminals walk out of there one after another with a finding of "no probably cause". Even when the CPD do a great job and arrest these animals, the judges let them walk right back out on the streets. When there are no consequences for your actions, why would you change your behavior?
Condolences to the family of the slain CPD member. Rest In Peace brother you have earned your space in heaven.
-CPD Hockey Team (2010)
11/26/10 10:36pm has well defined the problem. But it starts with us citizens. We cannot make the courts punish and the Department of Corrections correct if we have crooked politicians negating the death penalty or early releasing those convicted from prison. Or the ministers decrying too many ciminials are in prison.
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest sympathies go out to the officers families and their family at the CPD. May they rest in peace. :(
"Show us how to do this "squeeze" you talk about. You lead the way jody, you show us. How do we "squeeze" the neighborhood?
Please jody, tell us, show us, lead us."
Very well said. Now the ball is in Jody's court. WWJD?
Jody's squeeze the neighborhood is just a big fat "hug." Jerk!
Anonymous said...
We're a step away from becoming Detroit.
11/26/2010 10:26:00 PM
Not even close.
Detroit is safer.
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I forgot one other large PD,
Boston Police Department - 0
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If you've been keeping score, the LOD deaths of all of the other large city police departments COMBINED are lower than those of the Chicago Police Department alone.
That stat alone is disgustingly tragic.
That alone speaks volumes about how lousy our political and police leadership has become.
The CPD, by itself, has more officers killed violently, in the line, than ALL of the other large US police departments combined.
Just ponder that for a while and tell me why we are not storming City Hall and CPD Headquarters daily.
THAT IS HORRIBLY TERRIBLY WRONG!
I blame Richard M. Daley and Jody P. Weis with minor parts played by many others. Basically it is the vast amount of total systemic corruption plaguing our city and police department that is to blame for the sorry state of affairs here.
And WE are dying because of it!
Another family that will grow up wqithout a husband and father. Another wife who will make the ritual of St Jude parades, honored star case ceremonies, the anguishing process of coming to grips with the overwhelming grief of losing a loved one violently and suddenly.
And the kids, all the milestones in their lives yet to come, without Dad.
It is sickening and this lays right at the doorstep of Richard M. Daley. Thank him. Then thank Jody P. Weis second.
And don't you dare slap an offender because Jody Weis will have you thrown in prison.
So, what now Mr Superintendent? What the fuck now?
Where are the revruns on this one? Makes me sick. Where's Father Phucker and his band of merry makers crying outrage on this? Of course, just as I thought.
When you say we should wake up, what exactly should we be doing? Please let us know what we should be doing and you will see that we do love and support you, and we have your backs too.
Be careful out there, we're living in strange times.
11/27/2010 11:24:00 AM
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Vote, vote and vote. These things happen when ALL of the politicians are liberals. No matter what they say, they are distrustful of the police and any authority. They just can't help themselves, it's in their nature. Do you remember the case of the "friend" of the President and the Campus Police Officer incident? What were the first comments made by the Liberal In Chief? The police acted stupidly. The incident was handled well by the police, the problem was a liberal, community activist college professor with a bad attitude and a big, foul mouth. No matter what happens, a liberal will almost always take the side of ANYONE against those in authority, no matter how wrong they are, they suspect the police each time first.
How the hell do we squeeze the neighborhood. We shutta squoze it when the child was shot in the fucking eye over the summer. Are u kidding me. Smoke and mirrors. After that incident, we still got dope and guns in the area and they wernt fuckin scared of the police cause we let up off of them. We shouldv still been hittin that area hard like before. The saturation team wouldv been all over that spot prior to this incident. WTF
slightly ot---not to take away from our fallen brother, but any updates on the 2 officers seriously injured in a car wreck the other night on the west side. i heard serious to life threatening
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Both officers should be ok. One officer already released from the hospital. Other officer still in the hospital as far as I know. He sustained a fractured femur, among other injuries, but I heard he may be released today or tomorrow. Best wishes to both great officers for a speedy recovery.
Rest in peace Officer Flisk and Peters. Thank you for your service. May God watch over their families. And may God watch over the entire CPD family during these trying times.
"...is there any wonder why criminals have no fear of the police, laugh at the criminal justice system and have no qualms about executing uniformed police officers?"
--11/26/2010 10:36:00 PM
As long as you don't commit "domestic violence," you're pretty much in the clear.
Right, Anita?
Gives a whole new meaning to "sanctuary city," doesn't it?
"Squeeze the neighborhood"???? Are you f*+king kidding???!! Jody you just stripped a Sgt and his entire team because the Sgt gave sh*tbird a little smack in the kisser and his team didn't report him!
What exactly do you mean by "squeeze"?!! Are we gonna set up a lemonade stand in the 'hood?? Seriously, dude, you're making a joke of yourself. Resign today.
Jody, you're an asshole. "Squeeze" the neighborhood. You're talking out your ass again. You stripped a tact team and a sgt. for what police are SUPPOSED to do anyways. Some shithead to spat on a sgt. got slapped. Your response was to strip the team for not reporting the boss for the slap. You call a press conference when NOBODY made a big deal out of it but YOU. You aren't combating crime, you're combating police officers. You expect anyone to "squeeze" a neighborhood, Mr. "I gotta run?"
Resign already. The job, which was tolerable five years ago, has become cumbersome and depressing. You are a laughing stock and more police officers have been killed in the line of duty on YOUR watch than have been killed per year than any other year since I've been alive. Our best interest isn't in your lexicon. Please resign and give the job back it's dignity and nobility that it once had. Let someone from the inside take over and we can try and salvage this fucked up department.
I wish we all could be more proactive, however, we who have families and mortgages are petrified of losing it to a non supportive boss like you who is out to railroad cops. You say you have our backs, but you've proven otherwise. Dead cops almost monthly and very good police officers stripped for what are very minor indescretions with SAVAGES. Railroad a cop and put him behind bars and pookie wins the ghetto lottery. I'm RICH BITCH!
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