New Bulding, Old Building
The joys of connected contracting:
- Last night there was a power outage which affected the 008th District. As it should, the emergency generator kicked on....but only for 5 minutes, then it shut down. For the next hour, the building had no power at all. Building maintenance showed up (after the power was restored) and declared the generator broken.
An almost new building built with a faulty generator.
Anyone want to bet it was a "like new" generator, maybe a floor model, repackaged to look like new in a taped up box they found on the loading dock? Charged the city full price though.
And what's the story in 014? Word is they've had to shut the water off in the building twice in the past few weeks, not for hours, but days at a time. The district is shipping prisoners to Area 4 or Area 5 because it's some sort of civil rights violation to keep the evil-doers where there isn't running water - but the district itself is still open and running for the cops to work where there isn't any running water?
And what's the story in 014? Word is they've had to shut the water off in the building twice in the past few weeks, not for hours, but days at a time. The district is shipping prisoners to Area 4 or Area 5 because it's some sort of civil rights violation to keep the evil-doers where there isn't running water - but the district itself is still open and running for the cops to work where there isn't any running water?
Labels: department issues
posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
64 Comments:
"Anyone want to bet it was a "like new" generator, maybe a floor model, repackaged to look like new in a taped up box they found on the loading dock? Charged the city full price though."
Yeah, aother word is "demonstrator." The City of Chicago would be the LAST to get it at a discount -- they probably paid three times retail for it...
The water outage in 014 is for the building and the surrounding area. The City can't seem to fix the leak in the main running down California.
Brand New Fieldhouse on 59th st. in Garfield Ridge has exploding plumbing (wonderful smell), an 'Exercise Room' with no changing area, showers, lockers, or even coat hooks! They also forgot to put in a parking area or open it on weekends!
Would have been nice if they asked the folks in the neighborhood for ideas... But Zalewski and Daley postured as they cut the ribbon a few months back...
Millions for the connected, nothing for basic common sense.
Water (DWM) has just dispatched a crew on straight time at 11pm to make the repair.
Hopefully, you will still have people to help with these things after the new mayor is sworn in...and sworn at.
Ran for 5 minutes huh? Want to bet it didn't have any oil in it when it was installed?
New diesel engine, probably about $50K retail, so at least $75K to the shitty.
I wonder who they switched the generators with?
Squad I wanna run a vin -- ready to copy?
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Was thinking about this after a commercial for the Chicago Code. I don't watch the show, because I know the reality. I don't tune in because I KNOW how the fine officers of the Chicago Police Department act and conduct themselves. I don't sit on the edge of my seat watching some stupid show, trying to glean nuggets of information and innuendo about the inner-workings of the Chicago Police Department. I don't bother tuning in, because I know I would be annoyed with all the bullshit. It would be a waste of my time.
I was thinking.....I bet Wies watches this show. In fact, I am almost POSITIVE Weis sets his DVR to record the stupid Chicago Code. Now.....I am sure he is a little embarrassed about the fact that he is recording a show focused on his profession......as I'm sure all of you officers who watch the show are. The difference between him and us...........well the many differences, but in this case........I truly believe that in his heart of hearts (if that's possible).....at his core (soul, not muscular).....he watches the Chicago Code to try to gain SOME kind of insight as to what it is like to be a police officer. I believe this. I believe that on some level he realizes at this point that he was a complete failure. I think that someone of his intelligence has to realize that the major contributing factor to his demise was the fact that he was never the police. I'm not suggesting that he watches this stupid show on the edge of his seat with paper and pen ready to take notes. I believe he probably tells people, "OF COURSE it's fiction! But as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, how could I possibly NOT watch a show about US??!!"
What I am suggesting, and what I truly BELIEVE is that our current superintendent watches the Chicago Code to see what it is like to be a police officer.............because he will never know.
What a douche.
One hour for building maintenance to show is unacceptable.
Can you imagine a real disaster with streets maybe impassably?! Then how long would it take them to show up?
People down in the Chicago's "green zone" better get their heads out of their ...you know whats.
Also in 008 a problem that has not been fixed are the gun lockers! Why can't this be handled so we can secure our weapons properly? It seems to be an easy task, but just neglected everyday by management of the police department.
No running water? Correct me if I'm wrong everyone that works in 014 should be calling the union and fileing a safety complaint?
O.T.
I've been noticing that the 11th district tact teams have been confined to the predictive analysis zone and aren't allowed to leave their 6 square block area unless there's an emergency. I've also heard that the GPS is being monitored and if they leave the "zone" for any reason they have to notify the Watch Commander, who has to inform the Commander, who in turn has to notify the Deputy Chief. Is this only in 011 or citywide?
I live in 014. and the water is being shut off for everyone at times.
And really, you can walk out the door for some water or to use the toilet.
Would you want to be in a building with a cell full of drunks/scum with no working toilet?
They stink bad enough as it is, SCC!
Rahm will demand that employees kick in out of their paychecks to fix the plumbing.
He isn't mayor yet and already I hate him.
Y'Know I love getting Illinois news from the United Kingdom, no mention of this so far from any Chicago newspaper or website!
Illinois slashes ALL state funding for drug and alcohol abuse treatment in massive cuts programme
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1359098/Tens-thousands-hit-Illinois-cuts-funding-drug-treatment-programmes.html
Lovely! Thanks Gov Quinn!
O.T.
I've been noticing that the 11th district tact teams have been confined to the predictive analysis zone and aren't allowed to leave their 6 square block area unless there's an emergency. I've also heard that the GPS is being monitored and if they leave the "zone" for any reason they have to notify the Watch Commander, who has to inform the Commander, who in turn has to notify the Deputy Chief. Is this only in 011 or citywide?
It's simple. Declare an area of the city ripe for crime, anchor a tact team there and when they make an arrest declare a victory because you predicted the outcome.
Water off in the area surrounding 014 since 0200 today, and off as of 0600. Supposed to be back on at 0700.
Water main break on California at Shakespeare.
Porta-potties and wash station set up in the garage.
What I am suggesting, and what I truly BELIEVE is that our current superintendent watches the Chicago Code to see what it is like to be a police officer.............because he will never know.
What a douche.
2/22/2011 01:17:00 AM
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I totally disagree. You don't know him. He BELIEVES it's everyone else's fault. He BELIEVES he is the epitome of good vs. evil (and we are the evil). He BELIEVES nonsense computer printouts and algorithms solve crime.
Watching that show would be an admission there's something he doesn't know, but he KNOWS that he knows everything already.
Anonymous said...
No running water? Correct me if I'm wrong everyone that works in 014 should be calling the union and fileing a safety complaint?
2/22/2011 02:43:00 AM
Instructions for filing a safety complaint are in every PO's FOP book. Well hidden in plain view.
Each and every PO has it within their power to type one up themselves and submit a safety complaint.
Each and every PO SHOULD submit a safety complaint. On different days. Call OSHA also. Take pix.
001st District is being rebuilt inside due to shoddy construction. Barely 12 years old. Cement stairs crumbling, concrete block walls opening up 5 inch gaps between mortar joints.
And of course, like all the other police stations, the corporation that built it was disolved as soon as the final check cleared so there is no recourse. No one to sue for the shoddy construction. Also no outrage, not investigation, no indictment, no charges, no trial and no recourse due the taxpayers who paid for this crap construction.
But our pensions are the problem, remember.
And also remember this every 1st of the month after the new mayor is crowned: Richard M Daley has at least $25,000 in pension checks direct deposited into his bank account. Every month. Remember that on the 1st from now on.
One hour for building maintenance to show is unacceptable.
Can you imagine a real disaster with streets maybe impassably?! Then how long would it take them to show up?
People down in the Chicago's "green zone" better get their heads out of their ...you know whats.
2/22/2011 01:20:00 AM
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I'm sure they figured out that the generator was nonfunctional before he arrived to pronounce it dead. And I'm sure he isn't the one who's authorized to fix it. So, really, what's the beef?
All these guys are covering multiple facilities nowadays. Or would you rather have him sleeping in his office, just waiting for the day when the power might go out?
These building maintenance folks better watch out. They're possibly gonna be privatized along with Motor Maintenance too under the new mayor.
Don't forget the leaking pipes in the basement of 025. It's been stinking down there for the last year or so.
So why wasn't there a Dept. Notice about the election and a list of polling places in the district? Did we not hear there was going to be an election? Every election back, for as long as I remember, had an order issued about it. My, how things are changing. I don't expect there'll be any 'accountability' for this screw up either, just a big AMF....
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House.
One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Minnesota.
All three go with a White House official to examine the fence.
The Minnesota contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys !! How did you come up with such a high figure ??"
The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."
"Done !!" replies the government official.
And that, my friends, is how the stimulus plan works.
I used to work for a company that would "refurbish" equipment.Power wash and re-paint,its all new.
All the Chicago Way. They open a brand new station for 023, but continue to keep the lock-up closed. All prisoners still have to go to 019. How stupid. And because the line-up rooms, interview rooms and padded cell are in the "lock-up", none can be used - after all they are in the lock-up doncha know, and it's closed.
Same chit happens in 004 when the power goes out. Generator only kicks on for a few minutes and then nothing. It's as black as the Lt. Johnsons (2nd watch) heart.
On another note, he is refusing to give radio cases to anyone wanting a short stem radio. This includes anyone wearing plain clothes. He has instruicted the desk and radio room personnel to abide by his rules. He has further stated that all those upset, should buy their own cases. Forgive me if I've been led to believe the wrong thing all these yaers, but if a radio case is a mandatory thing, doesn't the city have to buy them for us. This is a saftety issue.
Assault on Precinct 007 coming soon.
The recent power outage and generator SNAFU was just a probe.
I wonder if city hall's generator conks out after 5 minutes?
Could it be that once the generator
was installed that no one thought to fill the tank with diesel fuel ?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Brand New Fieldhouse on 59th st. in Garfield Ridge has exploding plumbing (wonderful smell), an 'Exercise Room' with no changing area, showers, lockers, or even coat hooks! They also forgot to put in a parking area or open it on weekends!
Would have been nice if they asked the folks in the neighborhood for ideas... But Zalewski and Daley postured as they cut the ribbon a few months back...
Millions for the connected, nothing for basic common sense.
2/22/2011 12:24:00 AM
Just ask for the world why don't ya!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
No running water? Correct me if I'm wrong everyone that works in 014 should be calling the union and fileing a safety complaint?
2/22/2011 02:43:00 AM
Forget the union, call OSHA directly.
Hell, you might get faster service calling 3-1-1 from a pay phone.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
O.T.
I've been noticing that the 11th district tact teams have been confined to the predictive analysis zone and aren't allowed to leave their 6 square block area unless there's an emergency. I've also heard that the GPS is being monitored and if they leave the "zone" for any reason they have to notify the Watch Commander, who has to inform the Commander, who in turn has to notify the Deputy Chief. Is this only in 011 or citywide?
2/22/2011 03:09:00 AM
I oh scientific board of wisdom, I predict that wherever the cops are for an extended period there will be no crime, ohmmmm.
It was " This Old House", Bob Villa or Norm Abrahms that coined the phase 'measure twice, cut once'.
In Chicago, The ShortShanks Rule is : Buy once (from 3rd party vendor), pay 4x over retail, install with substandard minority contractor, then pay me twice.
hopefully the city has ordered a lot of front and rear bumper skirts for the chevy tahoes--- it appears that numerous vehicles fell victim to the snowbanks of the groundhog day blizzard---- some of it may also be attributable to officers learning how to drive a truck versus a car--- in any event the tahoe bumper skirts are just cheap plastic and crack or dimple very easily when impacted into anything.....
One hour for building maintenance to show is unacceptable.
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I'd call it more like a miracle that they were able to get someone there that quickly.
What do you want, a full maint crew on duty 24/7 in the building on the off chance that once or twice a year they will be needed?
Nothing will get fixed!! All contracts running out sorry. Its called pay to play boys and girls.. New kid on the block so new $$.
and the 7th District lockup has been closed and is now closed indefinitely due to paint fumes. Another brand new station..what's the story there?
I've been noticing that the 11th district tact teams have been confined to the predictive analysis zone and aren't allowed to leave their 6 square block area unless there's an emergency. Is this only in 011 or citywide?
Yes. And I'm counting my blessings that your madness doesn't go citywide!
What I am suggesting, and what I truly BELIEVE is that our current superintendent watches the Chicago Code to see what it is like to be a police officer.............because he will never know.
What a douche.
2/22/2011 01:17:00 AM
Although your post was way too long to read after last night - AMEN to the end. The difference between Fled and us is that he HAS to watch it to know what its like. I only watch it for comedy and to see my friends in the background as extras.
For about 3 weeks now the city has been turning the water on/off in 014. The big question is who own the company Drop Zone that has been bringing in the portable toilets and handwashing stations.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Brand New Fieldhouse on 59th st. in Garfield Ridge has exploding plumbing (wonderful smell), an 'Exercise Room' with no changing area, showers, lockers, or even coat hooks! They also forgot to put in a parking area or open it on weekends!
Would have been nice if they asked the folks in the neighborhood for ideas... But Zalewski and Daley postured as they cut the ribbon a few months back...
Millions for the connected, nothing for basic common sense.
2/22/2011 12:24:00 AM
The gym equipment is shitty low quality anyway!
In the 007th Dist. the lock up is was closed for a few days last week. The Building Eng. were painting lock up and everyone in the station were getting high on paint fumes. It seems some genious decided not to put a filtration system in when the building was being built. The Building is brand new. The City That Works..
And the same company, can I say Walsh, will get to build that $40 million dollar bridge at a cost of $50 million.
Solider Field, Kennedy x-way, now the Ike, any and all at cost over run.
Neat trick, they tear up the roads then go on strike, Kennedy & Ike, both times.
Emergency Generators should be tested on a bi-monthly timeframe according to industry standards in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
civilian
"Was thinking about this after a commercial for the Chicago Code. I don't watch the show, because I know the reality. I don't tune in because I KNOW how the fine officers of the Chicago Police Department act and conduct themselves. I don't sit on the edge of my seat watching some stupid show, trying to glean nuggets of information and innuendo about the inner-workings of the Chicago Police Department. I don't bother tuning in, because I know I would be annoyed with all the bullshit. "
It's fiction-- idealized for entertainment purposes. Wysocki with his bad accent is a "supercop" who could not exist in the CPD. I think it's fun to see CPD represented instead of NYPD and LAPD all the time on TV. I don't believe the show hurts CPD or it's officers. If it were a reality show--nobody would watch because that would be boring. It's drama, it's entertainment, and it's "ours." I understand why POs don't like cop shows. But as cop shows go, it's better than most (except Southland, currently) So until it's no longer entertaining, I'll watch along with J-Fled.
Water always did taste funny in 014, and the locker issue in 008 comes from citys failure to pay vendor, 008 has asked many times but vendor gives run around
Power went out in 018 after it was newly opened and they cranked up that bad ass generator which ran perfectly!! We must give credit when it's due! Oh did I mention the fact that nothing in the district worked because some idiot forget to connect it to the building? Hahaha!!! But the generator ran...all doors with electronic function had to B manned, no running water, computer, phone, etc.. Ah the city that works!
Unfortunately, this problem goes back to the end of time. I worked in the old shitty buildings that were roach and rat infested, no heat in the winter and no air conditioning except in the commaners/secretary office. When we moved into the first new building in a long time, Area 4 on Kedzie, the construction was alaughing matter. When it rained the hallways flooded. They put the lockup together backwards so the cell doors could not be locked and the water did not run. The concrete was awful, etc. The stories are too many to mention. It is sad to hear these new stations are so crappy and it takes so long to repair. And, when they do repair things, the repair is laughable, gerimandered and rigged instead of quality work. Don't forget, the trademan, if you can call them that, that fix theses things are city employees making much more then you do.
they had port-o-potties in the garage in 014 for a few days before. just watch where you eat your burritos for the next few days:) file a grievanvce concerning work conditions? that s what we been using for toilet paper.same difference same results.
"I've been noticing that the 11th district tact teams have been confined to the predictive analysis zone and aren't allowed to leave their 6 square block area unless there's an emergency. I've also heard that the GPS is being monitored and if they leave the "zone" for any reason they have to notify the Watch Commander, who has to inform the Commander, who in turn has to notify the Deputy Chief."
--2/22/2011 03:09:00 AM
Are they made to periodically stop, get out of their cars, turn on their emergency lights, and stand at attention to "demonstrate the power of prayer" as well?
It's Election Day. These people only have a few more weeks in office. Why, in the name of God, don't they just take a long lunch, instead of frantically twiddling the knobs?
The show is ending.
MAYOR DALEY IS CLINICALLY INSANE.
There's something seriously wrong with Jody Weis and Penelope Jones-Trahanas. too.
"Brand New Fieldhouse on 59th st. in Garfield Ridge has exploding plumbing...They also forgot to put in a parking area or open it on weekends..."
-2/22/2011 12:24:00 AM
...when working people might have time to use the park.
"Millions for the connected, nothing for basic common sense."
The Chicago Park District sure has had a big fat easy slide for the past twenty years or so; aren't they due for a housecleaning, and audit, and indictments of a lot of employees who'll close a fieldhouse and go home whenever they feel like it? I'm get the feeling the 11 AM departure is not reflected on their time card...
Remember when 011 caught on fire a few yeas ago? Think the generator started that one too. Or 015 during the blackout. Didnt even have a generator. Took about 5 hours for a pickup to trailer in a protable one. Ahh good times.
"001st District is being rebuilt inside due to shoddy construction. Barely 12 years old. Cement stairs crumbling, concrete block walls opening up 5 inch gaps between mortar joints."
--2/22/2011 06:30:00 AM
It's anti-Cementism!
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But really, this is the kind of thing you'd expect in someplace like the former East Berlin.
"And of course, like all the other police stations, the corporation that built it was disolved as soon as the final check cleared so there is no recourse. No one to sue for the shoddy construction. Also no outrage, not investigation, no indictment, no charges, no trial and no recourse due the taxpayers who paid for this crap construction."
Ah ha. Bet you anything it was one of those "LLCs." These were very handy for aldermen investing in the condo boom, when apartment dwellers were being thrown out on illegal thirty-day notices -- strangely, calls to the alderman's office met with a vast silence...
Anonymous said...
No running water? Correct me if I'm wrong everyone that works in 014 should be calling the union and fileing a safety complaint?
2/22/2011 02:43:00 AM
You file the safety complaint yourself. The union processes the complaint and argues it with the city. You take that first step. Posting on the blog is not part of the safety grievance process.
Man that show CHICAGO CODE sucks...
Goody-Gumdrops Politically-Correct TV fantasy Police.
6:40 pm-The Chicago Code is decent, maybe you just suck at life. How would you make it better wise guy? Exactly, no input, shut up!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Brand New Fieldhouse on 59th st. in Garfield Ridge has exploding plumbing (wonderful smell), an 'Exercise Room' with no changing area, showers, lockers, or even coat hooks! They also forgot to put in a parking area or open it on weekends!
Would have been nice if they asked the folks in the neighborhood for ideas... But Zalewski and Daley postured as they cut the ribbon a few months back...
Millions for the connected, nothing for basic common sense.
2/22/2011 12:24:00 AM
The gym equipment is shitty low quality anyway!
2/22/2011 10:21:00 AM
Just like the academy. The fucking leg press has been broke for a year
Emergency Generators should be tested on a bi-monthly timeframe according to industry standards in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
civilian
2/22/2011 12:16:00 PM
My old job which was a small business that only employed about 50 people. We test the generator about once a month. Shut off all the electricity in the building and see what the generator did for about 15min.
"I used to work for a company that would 'refurbish' equipment.Power wash and re-paint,it's all new."
--2/22/2011 08:17:00 AM
Yeah, a good man on the gun will not waste time masking. The control panel, the V-belts, the rubber hydraulic hoses, the polished movable parts, the rubber tires, electrical connectors -- everything gets a good thick coat of Engine Orange.
6:40 pm-The Chicago Code is decent, maybe you just suck at life. How would you make it better wise guy? Exactly, no input, shut up!
2/22/2011 10:30:00 PM
more nudity.
Came to work tonight in 014 (3rd watch), water finally back on. Thank god I made friends with food industry people in the area. Had to use their restrooms the past two nights.
This can be explained with three letters......PBC. They build the nice new shiny buildings, have a press event, cut the ribbon with the Mayor, Aldercreature and anyone else they wish to suckhole.
Then they had the keys to the City and say Good Luck, no warranty, no as-built plans to show where the fuck things are.
Generators; how many city electricians even know what that is? I never see them working on live wires, change a lamp if they can, install a phone or radio, maybe even a time clock. Those Jags should be on a maintenance scale.
6:40 pm-The Chicago Code is decent, maybe you just suck at life. How would you make it better wise guy? Exactly, no input, shut up!
2/22/2011 10:30:00 PM
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Not the original poster, but the first thing I'd do is hire experienced writers.
The style is sophomoric and heavy-handed. Subtle touches are delivered with hammer blows, apparently because the writers believe the audience is too dim to catch the small stuff.
They seem to be confused about whether they want to give us a police show or a televised comic book.
Man, that tv show Chicago Code, is really lame . Campy in every way. What Crap.
003 has had no water for 2 days also. Raw sewage was seeping up through the floor drains on Tues and everything was shut down since then
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