Entrance Exam Today
Any reports from the scene?
The media is calling this both "a record number of applicants," (which is a lie) and "the largest number of applicants in 10 years" (which is slightly closer to the truth).
Of the under 10,000 applying, a whopping 200 will be hired next year (supposedly), which doesn't even cover the retirements thought last April.
Any bets on how many of the 200 spots are already taken via pre-ordained "lottery" picks?
The media is calling this both "a record number of applicants," (which is a lie) and "the largest number of applicants in 10 years" (which is slightly closer to the truth).
Of the under 10,000 applying, a whopping 200 will be hired next year (supposedly), which doesn't even cover the retirements thought last April.
Any bets on how many of the 200 spots are already taken via pre-ordained "lottery" picks?
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posted by SCC at 7:31 AM
120 Comments:
"Any bets on how many of the 200 spots are already taken via pre-ordained "lottery" picks?"
all of them.
EXPECT THE CARUTHERS CLAN TO HAVE A BATCH IN THE MIX.
REMEMBER HE WAS THE SGT OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FOR A TIME.
BUT HE WOULDNT DO ANYTHING UNETHICAL LIKE SPEED UP BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO BE HIRED.
AND WITH J-FLEDS TRACK RECORD OF PROMOTIONS EXPECT MANY OF DALEYS CREW TO BE CLOUTED IN BEFORE HE LEAVES OFFICE.
LOOK FOR PREVIOUS CITY WORKER ALL OVER THE 1ST BATCH OF 200!!!
SCC:"Any bets on how many of the 200 spots are already taken via pre-ordained "lottery" picks?"
Um...lemme see.....all of them?
OFF TOPIC:
IS IT TRUE?
J.J. LAUNCHED?
I pitty you guys in the City, just saw the morning news and they interviewed a few of the prospective people taking the police test. OMG, one female looked like she weighed 250 lbs and spoke with an Eastern European accent. One good thing, she looks like she can kick ass. Good Luck ol timers.
180 , 10 % will be legite
Why are the powers that be so desperate to spin this into something it ain't?
Start with the need to tell a lie...
Tell the lie...
Repeat the lie...
Encourage others to repeat said lie...
Have a group of people willing to believe both the lie and those needing to tell it...
Have the means to insure the lie being told reaches as many people as possible...
...Eventually, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the lie gains enough gravity to become the truth in the eyes of many.
Except to those who can "see."
...Like coppers.
...Like the captive and chased down the streets for their last penny, upright and hard working tax payers.
I bet that at least 150 out of the 200 hired will be members of the coveted CPD friends & family "scholarship program."
off topic--- the bears and pats game will be played in horrendous weather conditions tomorrow--- brady will have a hard time passing the ball--- the bears may have a chance at beating the patriots--- the bears have shown that they can run the ball with forte and taylor---
It can't beat the 1985 exam, over 20,000 applied.
News media: In 1988, I took the police exam with 30,000 other apicants. Quit believing the bullshit out of headquarters.
I took the exam back in 1975. I think I was one of 34,000 applicants....those were the days
Pension board says 68 leaving in Dec over 530 this year alone same number expected next year
I think over 20,000 took the exam in the mid eighties.
The person that gets the best score gets lottery number 3000 and never gets hired, but the person that gets the worse score gets lottery number 1 and gets the job. So the best qualified to be a polce officer walks. What a great city we live in run by total and complete idiots. Where is the FOP and the great Chicago media on this example of hiring unqualified people for their police department, oh I forgot scandal sells and unqualified people are best suited for some type of mistake to cause a scandal.
Ok....
Got there for check in at 0615.
Due to lack of signage, I was able to avoid having to Pay for my checked coat.
Test scheduled to start at 0800.
We didn't start until about 0900.
The Proctor Supervisors spent most of their time wandering around telling the proctors to get people to take Off hats and to confiscate any beverage that wasn't water, and to not touch their pencils at all and to raise their hand if they needed the Potty.
10 minutes for the first test phase
9 minutes for the second test phase
Unlimited time for the last phase.
Basic bullshit 9th grade test
Double talk re-worded questions that were asked 5 questions before in a different way.
People getting taken out of the testing area for various reasons (unknown by me.)
There were a lot of Empty assigned seats.
And per a source in the Dept, I've heard that the 200 has been increased to 350. Can someone check that?
I will be there, can't wait. I know to all you coppers this means nothing to you. but you were given your chance and whether you deserve it or not remains to be said but i know that ive want this and those other 9,600 better get out of my way...
A credibly source says they were hoping for 20,000 applicants. Apparently that's too much to ask for as more than half of them were eliminated right off the bat due to zero education/military requirement (did anybody read the application?)
Just found out...this was a pretty intense test. It sounds like it was designed more like the suburbs have done in years past. I hope it's results are positive and produces the 'best'. (yeah right:) From what I'm hearing..it probably will eliminate a large number of applicants. Time will tell.
it'll be same selection process the
politicians use for promotion to captain and exempt command staff
Off topic,Mike, but of notable concern:
The Prairie State came in at No. 2after New York. Illinois is expected to lose 27,000 people this year, consistent with its average annual loss over the last five years. The losses are likely linked to the state's economy and tax structure. Job losses in manufacturing and industrial machinery are likely pushing people out of the state, Karp says, adding that state taxes have also been "an issue" for many residents.
One early test taker said the test was "easy", but then he has a masters in computer science from IIT.
(why does he want to be a cop?)
How bad is a shape is our pension in?
Never have I seen more Sgts, Lt's voice concern over retirement, and the financial health of our pension fund.
We are so screwed.
About 8k showed up of the 9600 letters sent out.
Easy EASY test, well organized.
I can only imagine who & what is applying for this crappy job.....
There is no rank order. So all two hundred will be connected. I give it two years and all of them will he in units. The next class 2011-1A Ivoy league. The next group of the Command Staff.
Lots of empty seats in first session.
OT
US Rep Ron Paul on Fox Business
Whatever you think of either of these two, Paul is a US Rep in the know about the fed and money matters. In this clip he says the Federal Reserve bailed out Cali pensions already.
What about Illinois? We are supposedly worse than CA, and the POTUS is from Chicago of all places. Did King Richard get a bail out already and is not sharing?????
Mike Shields???
F.O.I.A. ????
Where is our bail out??
Good luck Dan S.! Don't say when you finally start and hit the streets I didn't try to warn ya! -Shawn
I dropped a couple friends off at the test site. I waited around ahwile and it appeared that there were many no shows. Did anyone else make a similar observation?
It wasn't bad. The line to get into the parking garage was backed up onto 55 and almost all the way to the Ryan off ramp, that was at ten to 6 this morning.
$3 bucks to check my coat? Thanks.
There was a lot of hurry up and wait so I took the time to count empty seats. I counted a few sections that, total, had seating for 120 people and of those, maybe only 14 or 15 empty seats.
Not a bad day. 2006 was better (read faster) when the test was on a computer. They say results in 8-10 weeks.
I'm a regular reader who participated in the morning session. Fighting to park at 6am wasn't pretty and the mandatory $3.00 coat check in December was a typical Chicago jerkaround, but overall it was well-organized for a city operation of that magnitude.
I was surprised at the way some folks chose to show up for what is essentially a job application, but I suppose the bad economy brings out all types. I was also disappointed how un-comprehensive the exam was compared to some of the sample quizzes I'd taken online. After filling out your name (a struggle for some) it was just 9 minutes on vocabulary, a 10-minute exercise on memorization/analysis and then the background and personality questions.
As a white male with no military experience and a few years on most applicants, I know I'm a longshot for this. My great-grandfather, grandfather and three uncles were all CPD ... I feel something of a calling, but reading the news and SCC every day it's difficult to walk the line between realistic and cynical. For now, I'm just happy to be trying for this and will remain respectfully grateful for all the serving officers for the work they do.
The test was a joke! People saying out loud, well I don't have a job so this looked ok to do so why not. Yup that's who I want being in uniform! Not like anyone who should be hired will when you get through the "lottery". No juice? Ha yah right
I took the 1985 test and there were 20 or 30,000 applicants. The economy was better then and we still get less applicants now for the job. The unemployment rate in Illinois hovers around 10% now. Now, you don't have to be an actual resident of the city at the time of application, we don't work rotating shifts any longer and I'm sure most are aware the pay is pretty good and the fringe benefits are not bad at all. I'm wondering why there are so few applicants these days. It can't be the 2 years of college, but what are the reasons for the lowered number of people wanting the job?
Don't see how this is a record. Back when I took the test there were at least 30,000 to 35,000 that took the test
It was a long tedious process. Hurry up and wait which is no surprise when dealing w the city. Almost 4.5 hours for a process that should've taken maybe 2.5 hours. But aside from the long time it went very smooth.
Be prepared for lawsuits like they did for the CFD exam in 95.
Ok...Really 9,000 people taking the test? No well qualified or qualified. Just pass or fail? then after you take the power test you get randomly assigned a number (lottery). Good luck on that. That test should last 15 years! Also I heard they charged $20.00 a car for parking and did not mention it in testing material or instructions. Plus $3.00 if you had a cell phone.
I'll bet there were PLENTY of bonafide candidates from the last few exams that NEVER had a real chance of making it to the TJO'C Skool of Higher Po-Po'ing due to all the Rev'Run'in', Demographic Gerrymandering, REACH-a-Rounding that always seems to go on. I know a GREAT copper that was forced to go the CCounty route and has NEVER looked back 2 our mess, all because of getting his MILITARY College Credit from Colorado Spring, CO summarily rejected by "the braintrust" down @t "inHuman ReCources"... Our loss, AS USUAL! Hi Tracey! ;=>~
was there today. lots of fatty's and scrubs. a few squared away people. saw a couple of MP's. this will be interesting.
Barring masochism, the mere fact that anyone actually took "the exam" should be grounds for psychological disqualification.
Diminished expectations.
now that was a tuff test!looks like i may have 2 settle for the suburbs!i blew it!!
I sure hope you get some quality talent out of this test. You sure need some. Lots of good experience is leaving due to this present regime. Good Luck and Stay Safe !!!!!!
Now another reason I'm going public; The 5/11 Club Canteen Rig that you have seen at Wakes, Funerals, Hostage Events, Fires, Disasters, etc., etc., etc.; is manned by volunteers who give their free time to get us some coffee, rolls, cocoa, whatever, and do it out of a charity that comes from the heart. Only asking for a Thanks and Smile.
And they beg, cadge, buy all of these things themselves. The city, finally, started to fuel them and now we'll try and get tires from the city too.
C'mon guys and gals, BUCK UP and pass the hat for these good samaritans. I'll ask the FOP to accept contributions and they can then get the USC or Checks to the Canteen Service.
This is not just a Fire Canteen. It's for ALL.
Two family members turned away at the door for being late. Waited over 2 hours just to get in the parking lot. And yes they left early.
A typical City Cluster $%^^.
My bet, all 200 spots were taken a long time ago. SCC you should post the names of all those that will enter the academy from this exam. Then we could play match the name with the political hack or the no nothing family member who is on the job.
Saturday I was watching a college football game. No long hair hanging 3 feet out of their helmet very clean and disciplined. Of course, it was the Army and Navy game. This might have been a college game but these young men were real professionals. I did not see one tattoo as usually seen from forehead to their ass. Partway through the forth quarter was several men on the sidelines who were all congressional medal of honor heroes, not Janet Jackson and that idiot she was with making nitwits out of themselves. A commercial showed a team owner who whined that he was in real trouble. Not as much as some of these men will be in when they are put in m harms way next year.. God Bless them all.
I was there. The place was full of idiots. People wonder why the department gets a bad reputation. Also can't wait to see how their "profits" are spent from coat check.
My friend took the test today. A little background, she is a physical trainer and in top physical condition. She called me after the test and said " You wouldn't believe the people that were testing for the department." She also related that if they administered a POWER test on the spot, by her estimate half would've failed and a quarter would need emergency assistance. She said the test was so easy that she started to second guess some of the questions thinking that they were tricks. I told her sadly no, unfortunately. Really very sad.
Off Topic Post-
Mayor Daley is threatening to bankrupt our pensions. Please read his comments below from the following website:
http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/
off topic--- the bears and pats game will be played in horrendous weather conditions tomorrow--- brady will have a hard time passing the ball--- the bears may have a chance at beating the patriots--- the bears have shown that they can run the ball with forte and taylor---
Who have you been watching? Bears are 22nd in the league in rushing. I am happy the weather will be shitty though. It should slow down Brady, and make it a more defensive game, which gives the Bears a good shot
I'm sure the "lottery" will be by address, zip code or who you know. That goodness no one in my family wants this job.
arizona , here I come said...
... Illinois is expected to lose 27,000 people this year....12/11/2010 12:45:00 PM
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Could be a good thing --- I could think of a whole lot of people our state would be better off without
1993 there were 30,000 applicants and I remember 1 applicant committed a burglary to auto just outside the school.Go figure!
I hope some of the best people get in--it may not be the majority of the hires but some of the best since we want them to be great.
I thought the test was very strange. Lots of questions about leadership and motivating employees, but the choices for answers all seemed crappy to me. From what i heard, the vocab section of the test most people didnt finish. I think it was 9 minutes to answer 85 questions....it seems that most people answered anywhere from 40-60. I guess the good news is that they penalize you more for having a wrong answer then they do for leaving it blank. The second section was around 100 questions and you had to read numbers from a chart. Very easy, but time consuming, they did admit that they didnt expect you to answer all the questions.... I think this test is going to weed out a lot of applicants. Plus with only 200 spots, the chances of getting hired are very slim!
Watching the news I felt sorry for those kids walking in to take the exam. Between clout and affirmative action their chances are slim no matter how well the did on the test.
Anonymous said...
OFF TOPIC:
IS IT TRUE?
J.J. LAUNCHED?
12/11/2010 08:17:00 AM
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No Not Yet;
BUT Masters, Masters, Masters, is trying his best to get it done. He was overheard saying that if JJ was out of the way, Weis would have a better chance at an extension.
Fortunately the Mayor won't let Weis make any drastic moves.
Thanks Shawn. The test was fairly easy, 10 minutes to anser the first 70 questions, 9 minutes for the next hundred and then 225 psych questions. I feel like a psychologist just raped my brain. I never want to see strongly agree / disagree in my life after that
And that starting time, be there at such and such time SHARP, well take a look at those who came meandering in late and without a pencil. Once they get hired they will be late every day of their career and always be looking to borrow a pen or something.
It has been that way since I came on after the 1985 test.
Anonymous said...
OT
US Rep Ron Paul on Fox Business
Whatever you think of either of these two, Paul is a US Rep in the know about the fed and money matters. In this clip he says the Federal Reserve bailed out Cali pensions already.
What about Illinois? We are supposedly worse than CA, and the POTUS is from Chicago of all places. Did King Richard get a bail out already and is not sharing?????
Mike Shields???
F.O.I.A. ????
Where is our bail out??
12/11/2010 01:42:00 PM
They bail out the banks and Wall Street firms and General Motors for christ sake, they can bail out Illinois and Chicago.
Saw a tease for "THE CHICAGO CODE" which starts in February on Fox TV. In the tease, a plainclothes dick angrily shouts out "You think you're gonna change things in Chicago?
This should be a hoot!
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And per a source in the Dept, I've heard that the 200 has been increased to 350. Can someone check that?
12/11/2010 12:04:00 PM
Nothing to check. They make promises and statements one day and do the opposite the next. When it happens we will all know.
I took the test in 1985. They hired at least 2,000 off that test.
I remember the first day. Someone told us that among us may be a future Supt, some may die on the job, some will get fired, some will quit, some will go to jail. And most will have a long adventure and retire safely.
All true except no Supt. Yet.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
One early test taker said the test was "easy", but then he has a masters in computer science from IIT.
(why does he want to be a cop?)
12/11/2010 12:47:00 PM
He figures he will swoop in and after two years be promoted commander, running the new Tea Leaf Reading unit. The sister unit to the crystal ball squad.
computer guy heard about the crystal ball unit,reservation crap!he said hell yeah!!
I will be there, can't wait. I know to all you coppers this means nothing to you. but you were given your chance and whether you deserve it or not remains to be said but i know that ive want this and those other 9,600 better get out of my way...
12/11/2010 12:19:00 PM
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You're a funny dude.
What's really important though is how many bottles of water did we sell?
It's all about city revenue. You know damn well there will be a hiring freeze in 2011.
what a fuckin' dog and pony show!
OFF TOPIC:
IS IT TRUE?
J.J. LAUNCHED?
12/11/2010 08:17:00 AM
I dont think anything will happen to Jimmy.
Masters has been pushing to have Jimmy dumped for quite a while without any luck. He has told a few key people (Aldercreatures) about launching Jimmy because he's not a "Team Player!"
As of now, no news is good news.
Hang in there Jimmy, we have your back...
QET :" One early test taker said the test was "easy", but then he has a masters in computer science from IIT.
(why does he want to be a cop?)"
That's easy. All that krap that you hear about shortages in I/T is pure b.s.
Look at the huge I/T providers like IBM, it's all moved off shore to India and China where you can get a MS in I/T for pennies on the dollar. Anyone that is hired in the USA is on a short-term basis and churned out and replaced with next years grads at a lower wage.
It's a race to the bottom!
90-1E. How true for us that took the 88 test. But we were in the fist class. 326 recruit wit 10 homerooms. Good to see many are now Sgt's, Lt's and a few exempt.Great class we had. Afew cout babies, for for the most part, people that scored high and got into the first class on the list. 20 down and 5 or 6 to go. Unless some other job opprortunity comes up before then.
Back in the day, I took the test along with 462,800 others. Boy, was it crowded!
To the dumb fucks that question what kind of people would want this "shitty job" you are so out of touch it is pathetic. Yes how would want anyone want a $70000 job with great benefits and retirement and the best job security out there. Our job entails driving around for 8hrs for crying out loud. I know we have a lot of of shitty bosses but that's with any job anywhere. I'd rather be making 35hr dealing with an asshole boss than making 9.50 dealing with an asshole.
I can assure you that just because you have juice it won't get you hired faster. When I was in the. Academy not long ago I had classmates that had gold star parents or relatives and still had too wait. I was told an outside agency does the random numbers and you shit out of luck if you get a bad one. I know people don't want to belive me and just loveto be miserable and complain about the city but its true. Also, this is a fact that there is a Daley family member that has been on the fire dept. list since the last test and probably wont get hired cause of his shitty random number.
Does that goof J-Fled own any other clothes besides sweatshirts, hoodies, etc? I mean, he makes $300,000/year and he always looks like a SLOB!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
One early test taker said the test was "easy", but then he has a masters in computer science from IIT.
(why does he want to be a cop?)
12/11/2010 12:47:00 PM
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He heard he could make over 150k after four years by going to the crystal ball unit ...
Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
I waited 4 years to take this test. If the department is run as shitty as this test was, we are all fucked.
Off topic, but worth a mention...
It's been a while since I last posted, as I have been rolling around in mud, muck, and other disgusting mediums...
Back in Fighting Fillmore, the more things change, the more they stay the same...
To whit...
The Henny-Penny Super-Sniffer, Spy Pods are in full working order. Tact officers can watch those "onesy" transactions that will bring down the economy of the United States if not stopped!!
To the "slim" dispatcher who was calling for half of a beat car to come back out on the street after his partner got settled in the pod room...
In case you don't remember, you sanctimonious goofball, an officer was murdered working 99 while processing a scene. An innocuous task, that is safer that, say, handling an accident at Kedzie/Roosevelt. How many officers have to be killed working 99 for the policy of sending people out 99 is stopped, especially in ghetto districts??
Stop worrying about "clearing the board"...The department is down thousands of officers. If the powers that be want "the board" cleared, they would hire more officers. How much has Shortshanks saved every year due to understaffing?? $172,000,000.00??
But not to worry...it has been related that if the officers want to stay together during a pod mission, the bosses are O.K. with that, as they should be.
So to anyone who is working a pod mission, unless you want to put yourself at unnecessary risk, tell the W/C you would rather not work 99. The Lts and Captain Bay (who is turning out to be quite a prince)understand the need for officer safety.
To 10.37am: In 1985, over 36,000 persons took the tests.
There was one in August and another in October after a suit was filed over the maximum age limit.
Over 1,400 PPOs hired on in 1986.
We're starting to retire now.
I'm a regular reader who participated in the morning session. Fighting to park at 6am wasn't pretty and the mandatory $3.00 coat check in December was a typical Chicago jerkaround, but overall it was well-organized for a city operation of that magnitude.
I was surprised at the way some folks chose to show up for what is essentially a job application, but I suppose the bad economy brings out all types. I was also disappointed how un-comprehensive the exam was compared to some of the sample quizzes I'd taken online. After filling out your name (a struggle for some) it was just 9 minutes on vocabulary, a 10-minute exercise on memorization/analysis and then the background and personality questions.
As a white male with no military experience and a few years on most applicants, I know I'm a longshot for this. My great-grandfather, grandfather and three uncles were all CPD ... I feel something of a calling, but reading the news and SCC every day it's difficult to walk the line between realistic and cynical. For now, I'm just happy to be trying for this and will remain respectfully grateful for all the serving officers for the work they do.
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Kid- judging by your post, you sound like u have a good head on your shoulders.
Go to graduate school and excel. I'm sure your police family would understand. This job isn't what it used to be. The citizens have no regard for the police and will not hesitate to take your life. Do yourself a favor and turn this job down.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
was there today. lots of fatty's and scrubs. a few squared away people. saw a couple of MP's. this will be interesting.
12/11/2010 03:00:00 PM
Why?
And most of the pre-ordained lottery picks will be in offices somewhere and not work the street.
anyone here ( that reads this site daily) that took the test today, how hilarious was the last part with all the leadership questions about what a leader should do and be like. All i could think of was how Jody needs to take the last part of the test. some of the answers, which were clearly incorrect spell out Jody Weis like no other. ah wait Jody didnt have to take the test, he didnt have to earn anything or work hard.
how about Senator Meeks running around saying how he wishes us luck and the city needs us. Needs us huh? then why dont you get off your ass and help get more coppers hired? seems like your trying to win some votes and im pretty sure you lost more than gained walking around like a dumbass.
In terms of the vocab, some of those words i can bet my life right now i will one, never USE and two, never see again. very stupid.
The crop of people was by far the most interesting i have seen, that 4'10 80lb female looked like a fine future partner. ( no offense sweetheart)
on a side note, everyone seems to want more cops, but then complains how they got the job. Things will never be like when you got hired, thats just the way it is. and clout isnt something new, its been going on since this country was founded and long before that. It sucks but thats just the way it is, of course i wish it was best man for the job however thats long gone. Now its who you know, not what you know. If it was best man for the job some of the clout kids would still get hired seeing their father, working 20+ years on the streets here have taught them a thing or two and im sure they have the right mindset ( im not referring to the family and friends of the incompetent leadership, we all know who they are, Im referring to the police officers who actually know how to do thier job, have great leadership skills, work hard etc. like the owners to this site and majority who post the real issues in this city.)
I have been reading this site for years and i also know a good deal of coppers, thier sons would make very fine police officers for this city. without pull, in todays age, those kids could get passed for mr. Schmuckatelli who barely passed but checked the right "race" box or because his dad golfs with weis on the weekends. Race should not play into who gets a job, your qualifications and skills should, and clearly im NOT PC so i have no problem saying it., we all know how this works, its such garbage but thats life. Im no were close to rascist, im a realist and im not afraid to say how it is.
you all want more cops, hopefully you get them, its clearly not enough as of now, but hopefully it will help just a tiny bit. 200 is better than 0. its a rat race and it sucks but its better than nothing. The times are changing, it sucks but thats that. The best we can do is just keep fighting and hoping change will come. who knows, im going to try and be positive for 2011, daley gone, weis better be with him. who knows maybe , just maybe we can move slightly in a better direction, how much worse can it get? I also have to say, its pretty sad theres no real police representation in this upcoming mayoral race. emmauel will shit all over you\us\everyone, i can promise you that. I really hope everyone stays safe out there and i hope we can get out there asap to help out. i know how long i have been waiting, too long.
Go bears, tomorrow will be a very very interesting game. Hope the bears can pull it off however cutler still is a cry baby bitch, eat shit jay.
was there today. lots of fatty's and scrubs. a few squared away people. saw a couple of MP's. this will be interesting.
12/11/2010 03:00:00 PM
Why?
"All's I knows", is I was out in Dupage County today doing Christmas shopping, stocking up on beer & wine, filling up my gas tank at under $3 a gallon, and enjoying a nice dinner away from the Chicago savages at a 7.75%sales tax rate! F%$# You Chicago & Cook County with your 10% sales tax!! Hollarr!!
Go to graduate school and excel. I'm sure your police family would understand. This job isn't what it used to be. The citizens have no regard for the police and will not hesitate to take your life. Do yourself a favor and turn this job down.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
12/11/2010 11:19:00 PM
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Completely agree. We did this job so our kids wouldn't have to. The whole idea was to give the next generation a good foundation and a way NOT to have to come on this job.
Hang in there Jimmy, we have your back...
12/11/2010 09:09:00 PM
He's the only one at the top who has ever been "The Police"!
arizona , here I come said...
... Illinois is expected to lose 27,000 people this year....12/11/2010 12:45:00 PM
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Could be a good thing --- I could think of a whole lot of people our state would be better off without
Unfortunately those are not the people that will be moving out. The ones that will be moving out are the productive contributing members of society. The ones that make the economic engine run. The ones that pay the taxes. What is left behind is the social and economic dregs.
'Masters has been pushing to have Jimmy dumped for quite a while without any luck. He has told a few key people (Aldercreatures) about launching Jimmy because he's not a "Team Player!"
As of now, no news is good news.
Hang in there Jimmy, we have your back...'
No one is going to dump Jackson for now. It would look too blatantly political (which it would be), and incense black voters, something Rahm wouldn't want to happen. As far as Jimmy "not being a team player," what else would Masters call him? He's stood silently by as Masters has run roughshod over numerous black exempts since he became Chief of Staff. I'd say that's a definite sign of a team player.
or someone who's too afraid for his own position back anyone else in a position to lose theirs.
Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
12/11/2010 10:28:00 PM
NO.
Anonymous said...
Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
12/11/2010 10:28:00 PM
Did some stick up guy make you a good offer?
"I will be there, can't wait. I know to all you coppers this means nothing to you. but you were given your chance and whether you deserve it or not remains to be said but i know that ive want this and those other 9,600 better get out of my way...
12/11/2010 12:19:00 PM"
with this attitude, you are, no doubt whatsoever, no matter what the outcome, in for a really big surprise.
"I feel something of a calling, but reading the news and SCC every day it's difficult to walk the line between realistic and cynical. For now, I'm just happy to be trying for this and will remain respectfully grateful for all the serving officers for the work they do.
12/11/2010 02:14:00 PM"
there is no line these days.
"Could be a good thing --- I could think of a whole lot of people our state would be better off without
12/11/2010 07:23:00 PM"
they're not the ones leaving.
"Does that goof J-Fled own any other clothes besides sweatshirts, hoodies, etc? I mean, he makes $300,000/year and he always looks like a SLOB!
12/11/2010 10:20:00 PM"
best not to wear your finest when, at any moment, you could poop your pants.
and no, i speak not from personal experience.
"Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
12/11/2010 10:28:00 PM"
cash only.
Over 30,000 took it in the 90's I waited so long I forgot I took the the damn thing.
Anonymous said...
"To the dumb fucks that question what kind of people would want this "shitty job" you are so out of touch it is pathetic. Yes how would want anyone want a $70000 job with great benefits and retirement and the best job security out there...?"
12/11/2010 09:36:00 PM
That's right!
And don't forget to mention the GREAT retirement pension... oh, that's right... NEVER MIND!
..was there today... saw a couple of MP's. this will be interesting.
12/11/2010 03:00:00 PM
Members of Parliament?
Anonymous said...
"Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
12/11/2010 10:28:00 PM"
Cut the serial number tag off before selling.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Just found out...this was a pretty intense test. It sounds like it was designed more like the suburbs have done in years past. I hope it's results are positive and produces the 'best'. (yeah right:) From what I'm hearing..it probably will eliminate a large number of applicants. Time will tell.
12/11/2010 12:42:00 PM
It probably was, but the 6-8 week turn-around on the results are so the city can make "adjustments" when the demographics the revruns want don't turn out as hoped.
Anonymous said...
Does that goof J-Fled own any other clothes besides sweatshirts, hoodies, etc? I mean, he makes $300,000/year and he always looks like a SLOB!
12/11/2010 10:20:00 PM
He does, but the problem is that he's become such a fat-ass since carpetbagging his way on our job, he can't fit into any of his clothes!
TO: Bill Kugelman, CFD Ret. said...
or anyone else.
Just wondering does the Salvation Army still have their canteens that respond?
One of the more poignant posts in a while that deserves a reread.
Thanks!
Saturday I was watching a college football game. No long hair hanging 3 feet out of their helmet very clean and disciplined. Of course, it was the Army and Navy game. This might have been a college game but these young men were real professionals. I did not see one tattoo as usually seen from forehead to their ass. Partway through the forth quarter was several men on the sidelines who were all congressional medal of honor heroes, not Janet Jackson and that idiot she was with making nitwits out of themselves. A commercial showed a team owner who whined that he was in real trouble. Not as much as some of these men will be in when they are put in m harms way next year.. God Bless them all.
12/11/2010 04:56:00 PM
You guys talk about Jimmie Jackson. Is he still on the job? He has to be the quietest (1st) Deputy up there. For the #2 guy he sure gives up a lot to 3M and Downtown Ernie. I like Jackson, but shit, get some balls and be the boss you are supposed to be.
RE: the (below) post under...
Bill Kugelman, CFD Ret. said...
I've (sadly) been to every CPD line of duty wake.
As far back as I can remember, the CFD 511 Wagon has been there (outside of church and/or wake) dispensing water, lemonade, coffee etc. according to the weather along with other goodies.
Thank you for the continued 'brotherhood.' Show them your support and 'buck-up' as necessary.
As a footnote, one of the 'regulars' volunteering his time on the 511 wagon at both CFD fire scenes & CPD wake and HBT incidents is in fact a Chicago copper. Thanks to all for your dedication and service to "Chicago's First Responders."
Meeks was there and was kindly asked to leave which he did without question.
Anonymous said...
..was there today... saw a couple of MP's. this will be interesting.
12/11/2010 03:00:00 PM
Members of Parliament?
12/12/2010 08:14:00 AM
Monty Python
To the dumb fucks that question what kind of people would want this "shitty job" you are so out of touch it is pathetic. Yes how would want anyone want a $70000 job with great benefits and retirement and the best job security out there. Our job entails driving around for 8hrs for crying out loud. I know we have a lot of of shitty bosses but that's with any job anywhere. I'd rather be making 35hr dealing with an asshole boss than making 9.50 dealing with an asshole.
12/11/2010 09:36:00 PM
agree 100%!!!!!
"To the dumb fucks that question what kind of people would want this "shitty job" you are so out of touch it is pathetic. Yes how would want anyone want a $70000 job with great benefits and retirement and the best job security out there...?"
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Because it's not enough that this job will physically and mentally run you into the ground as it is, but with today's administration if you step on your dick you are on your own to be stripped, sued, fired, spend the rest of your days in callback, and possibly sent to PRISON.
Duh.
Took the test in the second session.
Insight in the test process. Vocab and the Letter Combo to Number (CodeKey) test was there to see if you value accuracy over completion. Realistically most applicants won't be able to finish in the time allotted. It's not about finishing, the time is there to create "pressure." That's why the Vocab was 10 minutes, and the code key was 9 minutes. Again, the vocab kicks your ass, and they you have even less time for the code key portion. Basically, are you going to pay attention to details when you are told that getting it right is more important than finishing it all.
The pysch portion was pretty standard. Yes they asked the same question 5 different ways to make sure your answers are consistent and not bullshit. They don't want anyone on the extremes. No self centered a$$hats who think my verbal skills are "Outstanding." Just like they don't want anyone who attended multiple undergrad colleges. Or 'fatties' that aren't smart enough to lie and say "I'm just the right weight, and my doc thinks I'm in excellent health."
I was surprised to see some overweight guys out. I'm not ripped like a brickhouse, and could stand to loose some extra lbs. However, I can pass the power test. I can run 1.5 in 12 minutes without trying hard.
I'd rather see the psych test - pass/fail, then a basic skills test ranking order, then physical tests rank order to determine who gets hired first. This test wasn't a basic skills test, and it's no wonder you guys see "is be retiring" memos.
Just my two cents.
BTW $30 for the test, $14 to park in the outside lot, $3 for coat check. I followed instructions and didn't gripe. If you can't deal with a little hurry up and wait, this probably isn't the job for you anyhow. If you can't understand that they say ONLY water, yet you gripe when they take your pop away from you. It's probably not the organization for you either. You don't have to be a robot, but when you are just an applicant, these are basic instructions that you should follow.
I did 99/100 on the number matching part. I was about to fill in the 100th, but they said "pencils down." Dang.
I thought the test was pretty weird. I thought it would have had more reading comprehension or problem solving. This test tells CPD basically nothing about the applicant. And then those who pass this dumbass test get put into a lottery? What a joke.
I really don't have a feel about how I did because the questions were all so convoluted. And I'm a pretty good test-taker (passed the Bar a few years ago).
No Salvation Canteen anymore for us. Sally bit the dust years ago.
And the 5/11 Canteen service is also included in some CFD General Orders for "re-hab" at emergency scenes.
ALL Volunteer and great guys and gals for keeping us all well fed and watered. They now need tires on their two rigs and I now say "Hello City" ' Let's get them some equipment.'
The guys who showed up in cammies looked like shitbags. Especially the squid wearing the blue urban cammies with no rank insignia..which is not a uniform you can wear in public.
Sadly, my Millbarge and Fitz-Hume material fell flat.
What does KGB stand for?
Took that thing and failed with flying colors
I r not smart enough to b Chicago po po? No he b retiring in my future : (
the reason people don't want our job is because we are targets for the beast. period , the end.
"passed the bar a few years ago" what the fuck are you doing taking a test to be the po po-
Anonymous said...
"Anyone know of a G.O. that forbids the sale of our old body armor?
12/11/2010 10:28:00 PM"
Cut the serial number tag off before selling.
12/12/2010 09:03:00 AM
and be sure to remove ur dna just in case its used in a homicide
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