Monday, December 13, 2010

"What if..." Gets Out of Hand

  • A Far South Side man was arrested for calling 911 and telling a dispatcher that a Chicago Police officer “was down’’ in order to get faster police service to the scene where his dog was barking at a sewer, police said.

    The man, identified by police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer as Tommy Boston, called 911 about 6:30 a.m. because his dog had been barking at a sewer for two days in the 700 block of East 92nd Place and he wanted to see the police about it, according to a Gresham District police lieutenant.

    Boston reportedly asked the 911 caller: “What if I would say there was a officer down in the bushes,’’ and the dispatcher took him seriously, and a 10-1 was called — causing all available police to immediately race to the scene, the lieutenant said.

    When police arrived, they found no officers “down,’’ and learned Boston only wanted a speedier response to his disturbance.

This seems like a bit of an overreaction by the call taker. There are dozens of calls worse than this one on a daily basis where citizens call about non-existent guns on the street to get police there to clear dope corners and no one ever gets identified and sent to jail. This goof poses a "what if..." scenario and gets locked up for a rhetorical question.

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88 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

So why was his dog barking at the sewer?

12/13/2010 12:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It depends on EXACTLY what he said. Not enough info to process, here.

12/13/2010 12:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You're missing the bigger picture, SCC:
The whole system is breaking down. Everyone is understaffed, except, of course, the "special units".
When Patrol keeps getting robbed of manpower, the response times get longer, and the public gets more frustrated. Then the call-takers get frustrated. Then the beat officers get frustrated.
Hear me now, believe me later: It will get much worse before it gets better.

12/13/2010 12:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Didn't a LT from 002 lose in court after she had a Chicago Public School principal arrested after a BS call of a person with a gun call at a school to get a faster police response?

Public juries have spoken in civil court and the general public said that the police were wrong for physically detaining callers for false 911 calls. Do not arrest individuals on BS police calls. DO NOT ARREST ANYONE!
NO ONE CARES except the police! If you think I am wrong, look up the past cases!

CHECK ACTUAL COURT PRECEDENT.......THE AVERAGE PUBLIC CITIZEN SAYS POLICE ARE WRONG IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS FOR ARRESTING CITIZENS IN THESE SITUATIONS.

BEFORE YOU MF ME, CHECK PAST CIVIL JUDGEMENTS......NO ONE CARES!

Except lawyers suing police officers!

12/13/2010 12:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There isn't one thing that makes a great copper, but many. Ive known good "college" cops, as well as good military. I've met some idiots,of both groups, too.
Having said that. If you took 100 vets, and 100 college grads, put stars on all of 'em, and threw them in the shit to see who would do best. There really wouldn't be any wonder of the outcome. Vets win. 100 out of 100 times. Period.
The real problem with college guys, is they all think they've split the atom by graduating. You know what the hardest part of college is? Showing up. No bullshit. If you go and sit there at EVERY class, you cant help but learn. Military is a little different. It tests mind, body, and soul, and it does so, in a way that leaves the person forever changed. I wish I could impart to you that lesson, but I cant.
Listen, I know you. Your a 30-something guy, with 5-9 years on, and are begining to wonder what you're truly made of. You know college was no real test, and you feel left out and insecure around the vets. Its ok, and understandable. But realize we aren't looking down on you, we don't even care. We don't care because we know. The only person you robbed by not serving your country- was you.

college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think this dude is a moron.. who in the fuck says officer down? Maybe shots fired but this is even bad.. Dont abuse the 911 system unless your really in trouble aye?

12/13/2010 12:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC, I think this bears repeating.

OT

**very important**

The mayors new pcad who has a gun location history will include if the home is a residence of a cop or other LE. This was in my C.O. book. We need to stop this now. Please call the FOP first thing Monday AM. We can't let our home addresses and loved ones fall to loose lips.

12/13/2010 12:52:00 AM  
Anonymous DaBadCop said...

I just had a job where a woman claimed her husband was going to kill her with his gun in order to get a faster response. She found herself locked up. It's amazing how our society no long thinkings it's a moral problem to lie for self gain.

12/13/2010 01:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just hope to god that this d-bag was charged with that felony Disorderly Conduct for making false police calls of an "officer down." Let's face it, we shouldn't be responding to half the crap we're currently going to.

Calltakers are making an arguement on the sidewalk into a category 1A Assault In Progress. How long will this go on until someone gets hurt?

Off topic - what ever happened to EB's requested "Street Talk" meetings? Cancelled for lack of interest or Big Ern too busy going to all the District Christmas parties?

12/13/2010 01:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I've locked this guy up a number of times before. He is a complete goof and belongs in a mental house.

12/13/2010 02:16:00 AM  
Anonymous PCO1 said...

Gutsy move and a gamble by the call taker but it payed off.

Good. Lock up that piece of shit. Shouldn't have called the police in the first place and abused the system. Fuck him.

I can't count how many times I've taken pergun calls knowing they were complete bullshit. I wish this would happen more often.

12/13/2010 02:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Totally disagree SCC. There's no such thing as overeacting to some fuckstick even thinking those words. Calltaker did the absolute right thing and I hope they got felony (probably not). A tip of my hat to that calltaker and the responding PO's.

12/13/2010 04:57:00 AM  
Anonymous 29 and a day said...

Fuck Tommy Brown

If you go to the airport and say, "What if I have a bomb in my luggage?" See what happens.

And the call taker did good Better safe than sorry

12/13/2010 04:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Listen, I know you. Your a 30-something guy, with 5-9 years on, and are begining to wonder what you're truly made of. You know college was no real test, and you feel left out and insecure around the vets. Its ok, and understandable. But realize we aren't looking down on you, we don't even care. We don't care because we know. The only person you robbed by not serving your country- was you.

college educated vet

------------
WTF kind of rant was this? Sound like someone with some issues.

12/13/2010 05:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The new warm and fuzzy SCC? He should have been locked up.

12/13/2010 05:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sounds to me like he is a compleate nutcase, but why was the dog barking at the sewer? is the dog as much of a freak as he is? but to call an officer down call after so many of our officer's have been murdered when fortunately no one was down... seems so stupid. hope the freak enjoys some lock up time if not collecting a jail sentence.

12/13/2010 05:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the college educated vet- u are a complete tool. Please don't think because you served your country that you are better than any other officer. You may have a different skill set but that doesn't mean shit on this job except that it may save your own ass or your partners. Not one cop I know is intimidated by officers who were vets. Just shut your fucking mouth. You are an embarrasment to the Armed forces and the police department. Go fuck yourself! From another college educated vet who served 2 deployments in Iraq. Semper Fidelis

12/13/2010 06:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

You're missing the bigger picture, SCC:
The whole system is breaking down. Everyone is understaffed, except, of course, the "special units".

12/13/2010 12:16:00 AM

... and the mayor's bodyguard detail.

12/13/2010 06:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They all should be charged with the FELONY D/C. Request that the 911 tapes be preserved and fuck them!!

12/13/2010 06:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
O.T. I just found this online on the suntimes web page

Sneed is told 23 district police managers — all civilians — will be given pink slips on Dec. 31!

† Cash slash: It’s a little-known part of city budget cuts, which will save the city $2.6 million — and send district commanders scurrying to find someone else to fix the broken toilets.
===================================
Looks like the boss will have to figure out things for themselves.

12/12/2010 06:52:00 PM

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Does this mean that the one that works in Preventive Programs and the one at the Academy are gone as well?

Are there only 23 total?

12/13/2010 06:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Flag this guys address and 19P every call he makes.

12/13/2010 06:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There isn't one thing that makes a great copper, but many. Ive known good "college" cops, as well as good military. I've met some idiots,of both groups, too. college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM


.............................................................
What the fuck does this have to do with the post???? Get some therapy classes and group hugs. And remember Jesus still loves you(maybe).

12/13/2010 06:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe this guy is a jag, maybe dispatch overreacted, all possible.

Step outside of "The Chicago Bubble" and go somewhere else, preferably someplace clean and suburban. Talk to the LE there. Ask what their log looks like for a typical tour. Noise complaint. Shoplifter. A few drunk college kids behind McDonalds having a snowball fight... and with virtually instant response times. Here, we can hardly dispatch to certain felonies in progress due to such an overwhelming backlog of other, more pressing events.

When a resident looks out her window and sees some shithead actively burglarizing her car yet she *still* feels compelled to call it in as a MWAG in order to get a meaningful response, that is a glaring symptom of a failing, desperately understaffed system. Too many residents have called 911 only to receive significantly delayed or no response, due to backlog.

All of this can be laid directly on the doorstep of the mayor and the politicians who underfund LE, favoring spending in other, less critical and 'more favored' areas.

I agree that 'embellished' 911 reports are a problem, but they are absolutely, positively a broader symptom of a much deeper issue that relates to police staffing and responsivity..

Even though it's obnoxious when it happens, lets stop ignoring what all this means. There are places where people call the police for whatever is needed and they arrive almost instantly. Chicago LE cannot do that, in spite of trying their best... We're fighting battalion sized problems with a platoon sized force.

Staffing, staffing, staffing is the issue. Everything else takes a backseat to this. A large part of the reason the police are no longer 'feared' by the shitheads is because there aren't enough of them around to keep the asses kicked.

12/13/2010 06:59:00 AM  
Blogger TWENTY and OUT said...

OT: PENSION NEWS!!
It will be announced today that Mayor Daley has found a way to significantly close the pension shortfall. It has been discovered that thousands of houses were not being charged property tax. Mayor Daley said he was ashamed of this over site and said the owners would be responsible for the back taxes too. Said one owner "This is ridiculous how can we be charged property tax on a gingerbread house??!!" However Mayor Daley has vowed to take the issue to court if necessary.

12/13/2010 07:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The mayors new pcad who has a gun location history will include if the home is a residence of a cop or other LE. This was in my C.O. book. We need to stop this now. Please call the FOP first thing Monday AM. We can't let our home addresses and loved ones fall to loose lips.

I'll start worrying when the damn thing is up and running (not holding my breath).

But I find it a bit amusing that you would be worried about coppers address being listed here when so many of our fellow officers already advertise the fact that they are indeed police officers. I've seen way too many coppers out there with multiple FOP stickers and medallions on their vehicles (among other items). Hell, I even saw one vehicle with an FOP Kleenex box holder sitting in the back window.

And what about your neighbors? Don't they know what you do for a living? If you are lucky enough to live next door to another copper, good for you. But most of us don't have that privilege. And if you don't, you better stay on good terms with them.

Also, who will be responsible for updating the list? Like many other programs this department or city has started, they all start with the best of intentions BUT usually fall into disuse when the bosses or political climate change.

12/13/2010 07:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC, having been a dispatcher and now a cop I can say this....the dispatcher did the right thing by calling the 10-1. Yes we now know it was bs and the dispatcher probably questioned it too when this moron said it....but as the saying among dispatchers goes "When in doubt, send em out." Might not be what you want to hear, but I'm with the dispatcher on this one.

12/13/2010 07:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hey 12:29am, you need to put that bottle down,there is help if you need it,just ask.

12/13/2010 07:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I still wanna know what his dog was barking at...

12/13/2010 07:59:00 AM  
Anonymous D2AwithEars said...

Whats this? You mean the call taker didn't make the caller "Anonymous" by default? Unbelievable.
I can't tell you how many times I've reviewed OEMC tapes, on either police shootings or fresh murders, where the call-taker fumbles by stating something along the lines of. . .

"You want to remain Anonymous, right?" (No bullshit)

and the Caller (i.e. - eyewitness) states, "Er, uh. . .yeah, sure, I guess so".

That is what you get when you have civilians doing the job that the police used to do. Not all call takers/dispatchers, but MANY. And you OEMC people know who I am referring to.
That one statement has compromised more investigations than I can count, when eyewitnesses are "Anonymous".

12/13/2010 08:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, it was Lt. E.G, formerly from vice, now back in patrol.
She did totally the right thing - and a patrolman lied on the stand, trying to throw her under the bus. Pincham was the principal's atty. - and the city took a loss.

12/13/2010 08:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Only the best and brightest hired by this city.

12/13/2010 08:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM

As a veteran with a bachelors I'd have to agree with you for the most part. However, even with both those distictions there is no guarantee. A guy on my watch is an army vet and has both a BA and an MA and is completely retarded. He can't write a report, has absolutely no street survival skills or sense. I've been with him on the range. The safest place to stand is in front of his target. I've tried to give him some advice but it hasn't helped. He doesn't get angry or upset, I think he just can't process the info. Plus no one wants to work with him because his hygiene is lacking. Not a bad guy, just clueless.

12/13/2010 09:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Four years and gone said...

OT: This just in to the news room.

The state of Illinois is offering a Tax Amnesty period.
For all of you Internet shoppers, you were supposed to pay uncle Quinn any sales tax from Internet purchases. This payment was to be made via your yearly state income tax return.

So if you have ever made a purchase on line send Uncle Quinn a check pronto...or the boogeyman will get you.

When all of the tax payers are gone who will fund the entitlement programs?

12/13/2010 09:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

especially in this crappy, undrivable weather. if you get t-boned responding to some b.s. call that person who made it up should be liable

12/13/2010 09:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We can't let our home addresses and loved ones fall to loose lips.

12/13/2010 12:52:00 AM

a Gun Registry is the liberal progressive wet dream. make no mistake, they will stop at nothing to achieve this. sure they'll lay low but like a cobra are poised to strike when you least expect it. the 2nd amendment is the only thing standing between democracy and tyranny. let's keep it that way

12/13/2010 09:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Unfortunately we are stuck in the middle.

They change call taking procedures and are told to ignore the bullshit calls of people just arguing, the people will just say they have guns.

If they change the rules that callers who report a person with a gun must give a name, the people will just give a false name and address.

There is no way around it.

These people are raised to hustle,cheat,lie or steal to get what they want. They abuse the system for personal revenge.

It's just learned behavior

12/13/2010 09:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

1218 AM is correct.

12/13/2010 09:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But could the call taker have taken a chance that the idiot was being a goof?? I say she/he did the right thing - better to call a 10-1 and not need it than to not call it and have another funeral!

12/13/2010 09:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
So why was his dog barking at the sewer?

12/13/2010 12:08:00 AM

The dog saw the Bears' playoff chances going down the sewer and was barking to warn the City before the game.

He will be put on as a K-9 unit for the Predictive Analysis Unit.

12/13/2010 09:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sometimes the call taker has to try and read between the lines. Several years ago we responded to a call of "see the agent" for a back up. Something wasn't right about the call, so we got thet asap, turns out the agent was in need of lots of help, and in fact had call his dispatcher to call for help, and they blew it ( not us ), it was a 10-1.
Everything worked out well, its just you never know.

12/13/2010 09:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Listen, I know you. Your a 30-something guy, with 5-9 years on, and are begining to wonder what you're truly made of. You know college was no real test, and you feel left out and insecure around the vets. Its ok, and understandable. But realize we aren't looking down on you, we don't even care. We don't care because we know. The only person you robbed by not serving your country- was you.

college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM

I've always had a lot of respect for those in the military. That being said: I have read and reread your post. You are a dick.

12/13/2010 10:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yep the guy is a moron and Yep, cops ben answering barking dog calls since the beginning of time.

12/13/2010 10:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"There isn't one thing that makes a great copper, but many. Ive known good "college" cops, as well as good military. I've met some idiots,of both groups, too.
Having said that. If you took 100 vets, and 100 college grads, put stars on all of 'em, and threw them in the shit to see who would do best. There really wouldn't be any wonder of the outcome. Vets win. 100 out of 100 times. Period.
The real problem with college guys, is they all think they've split the atom by graduating. You know what the hardest part of college is? Showing up. No bullshit. If you go and sit there at EVERY class, you cant help but learn. Military is a little different. It tests mind, body, and soul, and it does so, in a way that leaves the person forever changed. I wish I could impart to you that lesson, but I cant.
Listen, I know you. Your a 30-something guy, with 5-9 years on, and are begining to wonder what you're truly made of. You know college was no real test, and you feel left out and insecure around the vets. Its ok, and understandable. But realize we aren't looking down on you, we don't even care. We don't care because we know. The only person you robbed by not serving your country- was you.

college educated vet"


And you're still wearing your Beat Me Up jacket, aren't you? I mean, if we're just making blatant generalizations, I'm sure you are.

12/13/2010 11:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You're right, we shouldn't be responding to most of these calls. The problem is with the call takers. They're told to take eve call, which is bullshit. They should be screened better. BUT, if we do go out and it is determined that the caller was full of shit then they should get locked up. Each and every time. Maybe then the public will start realizing that it's not a game. That officers can get hurt getting to your bullshit call. To the guy that says " don't lock anyone up," I'm sure you'll be the first one begging an officer on scene to lock some one up if you call the police.

12/13/2010 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dont forget that 911 is an emergency call. Where exactly is the emergency in a dog barking at a sewer?

12/13/2010 11:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

First the call taker was wrong not the caller. This was not an arrest situation but perhaps one which required that the call taker be disciplined for her poor judgment.

Second, did anybody both to investigate the sewer for a possible body? Dogs don't bark like that for no reason at all.

Just saying . . .

12/13/2010 12:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

There isn't one thing that makes a great copper, but many. Ive known good "college" cops, as well as good military. I've met some idiots,of both groups, too.
Having said that. If you took 100 vets, and 100 college grads, put stars on all of 'em, and threw them in the shit to see who would do best. There really wouldn't be any wonder of the outcome. Vets win. 100 out of 100 times. Period.
The real problem with college guys, is they all think they've split the atom by graduating. You know what the hardest part of college is? Showing up. No bullshit. If you go and sit there at EVERY class, you cant help but learn. Military is a little different. It tests mind, body, and soul, and it does so, in a way that leaves the person forever changed. I wish I could impart to you that lesson, but I cant.
Listen, I know you. Your a 30-something guy, with 5-9 years on, and are begining to wonder what you're truly made of. You know college was no real test, and you feel left out and insecure around the vets. Its ok, and understandable. But realize we aren't looking down on you, we don't even care. We don't care because we know. The only person you robbed by not serving your country- was you.

college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM

Sorry brother, I disagree with you. In your view "100 out of 100 times the veteran comes out on top"? That is wishful thinking son. As a retired cop and an FTO (I had 28 years on the job) I worked with all types; straight, gay, black, white, Christian, Buddhist, college educated, military veterans, short, tall, male and female. There is no single attribute in a person's background that would make them a great cop. Even after I am long dead, there will be good cops, bad cops and total outright fools on this job just like any other job.

12/13/2010 12:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What if?? What if worms had machineguns, then the birds wouldn't f*ck with them....

12/13/2010 12:52:00 PM  
Blogger Linda said...

The guy was an idiot for making that call but...What was in the sewer????

12/13/2010 01:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM"



there is no better education than that provided by the College of Hard Knocks.

12/13/2010 01:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"It's amazing how our society no long thinkings it's a moral problem to lie for self gain.

12/13/2010 01:18:00 AM"



read the above comment at 12/13/2010 12:18:00 AM.

it's not so amazing after all.

12/13/2010 01:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Retired_ When I went through the academy, there were only 2 people with 4 year college degrees in with us, the military guys (no women were military) hands down did better, after a year, you couldn't tell the difference in anyone though, as a whole, individually there were idiots, and such,

12/13/2010 01:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ot: Anne Hatch found dead in her apt on Michigan Ave of "natural" causes. Anne Hatch is the daughter of the former AG of Minnesota and who slapped a coppers glasses of his face and kicked out a window of a squad car in 018 or 014 in 2004, only to win in court.....surprise surprise. Not saying she deserved to die, my condolences to her family, but can't help but wonder whether it was alcohol or drug related seeing as she didn't handle either very well. If it was, then her family didn't do her any favors by using their influence to get the case tossed and ignoring the fact that their daughter had a problem.

12/13/2010 01:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Keep locking up the bogus callers, even if the Courts let em loose. Some time in the Lockup will do them some good, and maybe next time they will think twice about needlessly endangering us.

12/13/2010 02:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
O.T. I just found this online on the suntimes web page

Sneed is told 23 district police managers — all civilians — will be given pink slips on Dec. 31!

† Cash slash: It’s a little-known part of city budget cuts, which will save the city $2.6 million — and send district commanders scurrying to find someone else to fix the broken toilets.
===================================
Looks like the boss will have to figure out things for themselves.

12/12/2010 06:52:00 PM

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Does this mean that the one that works in Preventive Programs and the one at the Academy are gone as well?

Are there only 23 total?

12/13/2010 06:31:00 AM

Not all of the district managers are assigned to districts. One is hiding in the academy.

12/13/2010 03:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC, I have to say no matter how they word it, after all the PO's shot and/or killed, this prick should have been locked up. That has got to be the worst words that come over the radio. I've been to bonafide ones on 2 occasions. Both were DOA. I've worked scenes on other ones. I don't give a shit how he worded it, the call taker and dispatcher did the right thing. Jag bag was the one in the wrong and should have time to think before he makes his next 911 call.

12/13/2010 03:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

>>> Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
O.T. I just found this online on the suntimes web page

Sneed is told 23 district police managers — all civilians — will be given pink slips on Dec. 31!<<<

Anyone who works in a District
knows this. Some DMs, like Teddy S. in 019 are excellent. They are former cops and do everything they can to keep the guys on the street working, well supplied and happy.

Good Luck Ted on your second retirement from the CPD.

Some DMs will not be missed, and who will take over their tasks?

P.S. If all the Districts are undermanned, how come we can't borrow P.O.'s and Sergeants for District Christmas parties from the "Special Units."

12/13/2010 04:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, it was Lt. E.G, formerly from vice, now back in patrol.
She did totally the right thing - and a patrolman lied on the stand, trying to throw her under the bus. Pincham was the principal's atty. - and the city took a loss.

12/13/2010 08:39:00 AM

Actually it was a Sgt that perjured himself. I wonder what his piece of the action was, or was it just a racial thing? I believe he was just bounced out of Lt. Murphy's camp.

12/13/2010 04:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9-11 Ceneter OEMC needs to be flushed. Cops use to do this job. There is no common sense down there.

12/13/2010 04:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

(OT) What If? What if all the alderman and citizens had a fleet of CPD bodyguards?

We know Daley has many
We Know Burke has quite a few!
We Know the city treasurer has many (Why what a waste)!

Now After attending many christmas parties the last 1 I attended was showing just how many "extra"coppers we have! Lets see why does the aviation commissioner have 2 yes 2 CPD Police Bodyguards? Myself and other coppers were amazed at the boldness of this woman! Doesn't she have drivers? What is this perceived threat? The next mayor will surely clear her out is the ghost of what she did to Jimmy Maurer haunting her?

12/13/2010 06:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ruff ruff!
What is it girl?
Ruff grrr ruff!
Timmys trapped!?
grrr ruff
In the sewer!?

12/13/2010 06:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Typical of the clouted "someone's relative" call takers at OEMC. Overpriced patronage workers.

12/13/2010 07:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What's wong with K9?

12/13/2010 07:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

try and get a felony DC approved by the ASA's for a false report. Presented many before to ASA and 2of 10 approved!

12/13/2010 08:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the VET comment:

Service vs Education

300,000 ex service men r homeless.

??????? college educated homeless.

How much superior r service men?

How many college educated homeless do u know of?

What fails them? the service, training, perhaps there wasn't much there to work with?

Ponder these questions before you speak!

I'll b looking for ur responses w/o grunts and shit.

Thanks.

12/13/2010 08:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

BTW, VET = Deployed in Combat

Service men/women = served/vacation/unemployed/needed money for education/benefits etc.

12/13/2010 09:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

college educated vet

12/13/2010 12:29:00 AM

Take it easy francis - being a vet or a college grad all that matters is you are trainable. Thats what employers in the real world and in the military want someone they can mold, the warrior ethos or the corporate culture makes no difference to me as long as the person sitting next to me has COMMON SENSE all will be good. A military cook vs a college grad with masters up the wazoo...whomever has more common sense will be a fine officer.

12/13/2010 09:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Unfortunately we are stuck in the middle.

They change call taking procedures and are told to ignore the bullshit calls of people just arguing, the people will just say they have guns.

If they change the rules that callers who report a person with a gun must give a name, the people will just give a false name and address.

There is no way around it.

These people are raised to hustle,cheat,lie or steal to get what they want. They abuse the system for personal revenge.

It's just learned behavior

12/13/2010 09:20:00 AM


They were making fake man with a gun calls 25 years ago to get police faster. Now it is police officer down, they get the service they deserve, that's for sure.

12/13/2010 09:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

be like 5th district they detail a sergeant in to do district manager job and she really thinks she runs the show. and guess what still missing equipment, cars are broken, and the office is like a revolving door. Bet you they promote her to Lieutenant.

12/13/2010 09:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Apathy is America's biggest problem. But then again, who gives a shit.

unknown author

12/13/2010 10:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So if you have ever made a purchase on line send Uncle Quinn a check pronto...or the boogeyman will get you.
***********
Well, at least for the last 5 years or so, most of the time they are charging sales tax anyway, so what is it for? Who could remember buying something that wasn't taxed?

12/13/2010 10:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, it was Lt. E.G, formerly from vice, now back in patrol.
She did totally the right thing - and a patrolman lied on the stand, trying to throw her under the bus. Pincham was the principal's atty. - and the city took a loss.

12/13/2010 08:39:00 AM

Quit patting yourself on the back Eve.
No one cares!!!

12/13/2010 11:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, it was Lt. E.G, formerly from vice, now back in patrol.
She did totally the right thing - and a patrolman lied on the stand, trying to throw her under the bus. Pincham was the principal's atty. - and the city took a loss.

12/13/2010 08:39:00 AM

Stop it. There was alot more to the story of what Lt eg did and thats why the case was lost in court. Her testimony cemented it.

12/14/2010 01:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ot: Anne Hatch found dead in her apt on Michigan Ave of "natural" causes. Anne Hatch is the daughter of the former AG of Minnesota and who slapped a coppers glasses of his face and kicked out a window of a squad car in 018 or 014 in 2004, only to win in court.....surprise surprise. Not saying she deserved to die, my condolences to her family, but can't help but wonder whether it was alcohol or drug related seeing as she didn't handle either very well. If it was, then her family didn't do her any favors by using their influence to get the case tossed and ignoring the fact that their daughter had a problem.

12/13/2010 01:59:00 PM

Justice has been served. Better late than never.

12/14/2010 02:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Thanks.

12/13/2010 08:15:00 PM"


you have confirmed that a college education breeds an unlimited capacity to talk shit.

12/14/2010 03:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"I still wanna know what his dog was barking at...

12/13/2010 07:59:00 AM"




alligators.

12/14/2010 03:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"I've always had a lot of respect for those in the military. That being said: I have read and reread your post. You are a dick.

12/13/2010 10:18:00 AM"



so you admit that you're an oxymoron?

12/14/2010 03:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

(OT) What If? What if all the alderman and citizens had a fleet of CPD bodyguards?

We know Daley has many
We Know Burke has quite a few!
We Know the city treasurer has many (Why what a waste)!

Now After attending many christmas parties the last 1 I attended was showing just how many "extra"coppers we have! Lets see why does the aviation commissioner have 2 yes 2 CPD Police Bodyguards? Myself and other coppers were amazed at the boldness of this woman! Doesn't she have drivers? What is this perceived threat? The next mayor will surely clear her out is the ghost of what she did to Jimmy Maurer haunting her?

12/13/2010 06:21:00 PM

I noticed that also was she not just a former receptionist for Victor Reyes at city hall? When the scandal broke she was given this job? Guess no experience in aviation is necessary? Also since she dumped maurer the doa police are really doing less and less must be a trend at both airports!

12/14/2010 07:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The dog was barking at Ultimate Tactical Warrior who was down that sewey hole doing a surveillance.

12/14/2010 07:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So why was his dog barking at the sewer?

12/13/2010 12:08:00 AM


C.H.U.D.'s

12/14/2010 08:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did anyone shine their flash light in the sewer? Were rats chewing on a body? They're probably done now!

12/14/2010 08:35:00 AM  
Anonymous DaBadCop said...

Had a woman make a false domestic call which resulted in her dogs being put down and felony false reports charges being approved. :)
Handle appropriately ha

12/14/2010 11:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

glad the jagbag got some time in the lock up..... but why was the dog barking at the sewer? i have a german shepherd and a doberman and they dont bark at sewers....something must have been in the sewer or still is.

12/14/2010 08:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

So if you have ever made a purchase on line send Uncle Quinn a check pronto...or the boogeyman will get you.
***********
Well, at least for the last 5 years or so, most of the time they are charging sales tax anyway, so what is it for? Who could remember buying something that wasn't taxed?

12/13/2010 10:42:00 PM


Online purchases, Amazon etc.

12/14/2010 09:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

sounds to me like he is a compleate nutcase, but why was the dog barking at the sewer? is the dog as much of a freak as he is? but to call an officer down call after so many of our officer's have been murdered when fortunately no one was down... seems so stupid. hope the freak enjoys some lock up time if not collecting a jail sentence.

12/13/2010 05:58:00 AM


Sometimes there is shit down in the sewer, a body, evidence, a gun etc.

I would trust the dog before I trusted a shithead. The shitheads lie, dogs are likely barking the truth.

12/14/2010 09:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So why was his dog barking at the sewer?

12/13/2010 12:08:00 AM


C.H.U.D.'s

12/14/2010 08:06:00 AM

My man!!!!

They live in all ghetto area's, the mission and the Starbucks on North/Wells.

12/14/2010 10:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know what the conversation entailed between the caller and police calltaker. But, in light of recent events, I think the calltaker was right in sending this to dispatch.

I was on the EMS receiving end of this call and dispatched because this nitwit did say there was an officer down. While trying to question the goof, he hung up. Even tho I doubted what the idiot said, I dispatched EMS (not only an ALS ambulance but a fire company as well, per protocol) 1st because of what the idiot said, but 2nd to cover my own ass.

12/16/2010 10:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I bark at sewers sometimes. Nobodys fucked with me or called the cops the I know of, although I am a cop so that would be weird.

12/17/2010 06:16:00 AM  

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