Sneed Smoking Crack?
Sneed hears rumbles Mike Masters, top aide to former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis, is being pitched by some within the Rahm Emanuel circle as a possible top cop replacement.
Backchat: “His [Masters’] name has surfaced within the Rahm ranks, but the selection process is still in its infancy,” a source said.
Hotshot: Masters was dispatched by Mayor Daley to be his eyes and ears at the Police Department during the early days of the Weis regime. However, Masters developed a close working relationship with his new boss.
Didn't we hear the candidates for mayor agree that someone who came through the ranks was to be the next superintendent? Didn't Rahm himself say something along the lines of J-Fled the outsider didn't have the confidence of the rank-and-file? How would bringing in some golden child who was just deposited in the Superintendent's office without any historical background in law enforcement and making him the head of the second or third largest department in the country instill confidence in anyone, especially the citizens?
This rumor has a bit more credibility, and even it strains the limits:
Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey has told associates he would love to come home to run the Chicago Police Department, but probably won’t apply without assurances he is Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel’s choice to replace Jody Weis.
Ramsey’s interest in the Chicago job was disclosed as Emanuel appointed a 17-member public safety transition team that includes another possible contender: former Deputy Police Supt. Harvey Radney.
Radney is a partner in the security consulting firm run by Interim Police Supt. Terry Hillard. The transition team will screen potential candidates for consideration by the Police Board.
Ramsey, 63, is the former head of Chicago’s community policing program who left the city in a huff after Daley’s surprise choice of Hillard in 1998. He spent nine years as Washington D.C. police chief before moving on to Philadelphia in 2008.
We're hoping this is all classic misdirection, Masters (Masters Masters), Ramsey and Radney. We're pretty sure none of these would instill any confidence except in the idea that Rahm is just business as usual.
Labels: rumors
posted by SCC at 7:01 AM
182 Comments:
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
Just like I predicted (and I don't work for the crystal ball unit either).
Police work is way less complicated than they make it. You put bad people in jail and TRY to work with the community that you are in. Good Beat cops do it all the time. Politics, be it political ambition or pandering for votes, is what screws that up.
Leave politics out of the Department. Keep people that shouldn't be on the job off and tell the civilians trying to influence the way the Department is run that you don't need their votes. Problem solved. It really is that simple.
The new Police Supt will be Chicago's first kiss from Rahm. This sets the tone if there is going to be any change in Chicago management or just Daley the III.
I say the new Supt is not any of the goofs mentioned in this article. The top 5 have to be
1. Shields - The first lady's cousin and former brass of CPD. I say no way too much baggage and he isn't very old
2. Ernie Brown - He didn't get married because he loves his new wife. This man is he biggest player in the game. He has been on his knees with every rev on the South and West sides. He is the Rev choice. He will be a finalist. He won't get the job
3. Debra Kirby - She seems to have resurfaced recently. She is lawyer and a female. She has a chance.
4. Tina Skahill -She has lost weight and improved her appearance. She took a whack for not looking the other way for the clouted. She is an attorney. She would be about as neutral as it gets (that just means she isn't loaded with friends in the gold stars). She fills the role as female and black at the same time. She is big with CAPS. I say final 3 for sure
5. Rottner - Rumor has it that Rottner is tight with the Emanuel family (both are Jewish). This would be a heavy blow to the connected if Rottner gets the job. Rottner would not sit well with the rest of the brass. He has not been a Unit guy for the last 10 years like most in upper echelon. Rottner would show that Daley III is clearly in place. I say finalist for Rottner.
I call bullshit on Ramsey. He fits the bill of an outsider. After all he's been gone well over 10-years. I still would look to someone from the inside. I'll bet a Hispanic male (you can name a couple) or more likely someone like Tina Skahill (Jesus!) because she's both black and female - a first in CPD history if she gets it. Rahm would then be recognized as a real "trend-setter".
"Didn't we heard"?
I have worked with Radney in the D unit had dealing with him on cases and to tell you the truth he is a decent boss. He listen to what you had to say, very articulate, just my opinion but we could do worst. Think about this we could never get 2 P.O. in the same room to agree, everyone has there own agenda and no matter who the next Police Supt. is, the mayor still pulls the strings.
Note to Rahm, If you want to alienate the rank and file and have a truely disfunctional police dept,then make Masters the sup If you want the support of the Department then bannish him to someplace like Cleveland and make a sup that we can all be proud of someone that gets it.
at least ramsey backs up his officers--- thank god booberman has not popped up yet--- its going to be a long hot summer...
Sneed is a totally clueless twit.
Masters x 3 as top cop is the same as having "Joe Joe" the chimp named to head NASA.
Sneed really needs to retire. Dementia has been setting in for quite a few years now.
SCC, i don't doubt that some in the Rahm 'inner circle' are indeed pitching such a nightmare scenario to him...and let's hope that Rahm, touted as a no-nonsense politician who doesn't take embarrassment easily, will act accordingly and toss that suggestion of 3M having any meaningful role within the soon-to-be
rebuilt CPD right in the shredder. it didn't work before, and it won't work in the revamped CPD of post-May16th either. It would make no sense whatsoever for Rahm to replace one extremely despised leader with one who would be even more so.
reduce command staff , mayors detail , MLAS , VCD , Traffic , and MSF do not need a Police Commander , assign a Lieutenant as
Commanding Officer and give him a take home car .
Why Radney? He was NEVER the real police and shot through the inside and exempt spots like all the other chosen ones. He left after getting his gold braid pension and has had double incomes ever since.
How would he be any improvement? He's been gone for what, a decade now?
I'm sure that there are those that would disagree with me, but in my experience Ramsey has always been a (police) professional to me.
I was just a dog-ass street copper.
While I'm aware of the skeleton(s) in his closet, he's a 1000% better than 'Luberman', speaking of 'closets.
Let's not forget that Ray Ray is now Rahm's right hand man and Ray Ray and MastersX3 are two peas in a pod. If you think that Ray doesn't have some serious influence with the direction of the department, then you need to reduce your blunt intake. Look out all of you nay-sayers that bashed little Ray in the past.
Ramsey? Radney? Grau?
Typical Daley Crime Family thinking ala Old Tommie Byrne... Collect the full gold braid pension, then give them a BIG second salary as a civilian Superintendent, which old man Daley created back when O. W. Wilson was hired.
Ho hum, same ol shit, just a different day!
They're just floating Masters' (x3) name out there so that when the final choice IS made, every one will let out a sigh of relief and say, "Wow! That was close! He/she will be waaaaay better than Masters!"
Smoke and mirrors. This could be an indication, however, that Sneed will continue to be a media whore for the Mayors' office after the Stuttering Prick moves behind the curtains to pull the strings. Lets see if Frank Main starts kissing Rahm butt too.
Rahms dog and pony show will still have Da Outgoing Da Mayo calling the shots. Rahm will be on a short rope. Rahm will be in a position to make some moves that Da Mayo has no interest in but everything else he will have to get permission. Da Mayo will still run it until Rahm is ready to move back to DC and Nora Will jump in.
OT: From a previous tread.
Anonymous said...
And the City Counsel voted to keep their affairs free of any investigations by the Inspector General.
Let's see if Rahm will change that.
We need another petition for a referendum to reduce the 50 Aldermen to 25.
3/06/2011 01:48:00 PM
SCC...I think you started this b4...NOW is the time to do it again. We should do it now! We need you SCC!
3/07/2011 01:47:00 PM
SCC let's do this DAMN THING! REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ALDERCREATURES TO HELP SOLVE CHICAGO'S BUGET PROBLEMS. THEY SHOULD PUT SOME SKIN IN THE GAME AND FEEL OUR PAIN. THEY ARE LIVING THE HIGH LIFE ON $100K PLUS PART-TIME JOBS WHILE MOST ARE STRUGGLING WORKING 2 JOBS MAKING LESS THAN $50K.
None of the knuckleheads whose names are floating around are all that great. None have been as successful as they tout themselves as being, and did nothing very significant in the line of reducing crime very much when they had their turns in the barrel. A Sheriff Joe Arpaio type is what Crookago needs. The rest are just lackluster political puppets.
While taking a shit at the academy some 25 years ago, I was reading the assorted posts on the wall when I saw the following warning:
"General Order #XX-XX states: ' no matter how bad of a boss you think you have now, we can always find one that's worse'"
That order was still in effect last time I checked.
Totally OT but still very important. Maybe old news but I heard from Bill Cozzi yesterday that the Supreme Court has refused to consider his case. He could use some cheering up. Drop him a note. Back up a fellow PO.
OT - Thoughts on the disaster in Japan...
Anyone notice how there has been ABSOLUTELY NO REPORTS of looting or rioting on the streets in Japan like there certainly would be here in the good old overly liberal U S of A?
Knock on wood! Maybe I shouldn't speak so soon. There are tsunami waves racing toward our West coast as I speak. Plenty of opportunity for our worthless humans to wreak havoc out west before its all over!
Philly Chucky Cheese is the man. Time to dust off the golden knee pads if he returns...
I think Radney or Ramsey would be fine choices. However, isn't the age for forced retirement age 63?
Or is the exempt rank special?
Sneed should ask Weis if there is any room in his car for her when he leaves town. She's as welcome here as he is. Persneeda non grata.
The only criteria Rahm wanted was that the new supe be either a current or former Cpd member. Notice I didn't say cop since he isn't one. Mmm is also from northside ward either same or near where Rahm is from. So there is a strong possibility this could happen.
any of the three would be a disaster..
masters????? if he is in then we r Fuked!!!
Its sad how sneed lets herself be used by the chicago machine. If shes going to prostitute herself, she better be getting paid top dollar. Masters? Ramsey? Radney? Enough of the political hackery! CPD shouldn't be a dumping ground for medioacrity. Sneed, along with all the other media drones have to stop towing the company line and quit trying to be the public relations arm of daley/rahm/civic federation inc. Where is her journalistic integrity? In the words of jack nicholson, as the joker, "this town needs an enema". Looks like we're going to have four more years of the same bullshit.
Rahm will make the announcement after he returns from his guest appearance on Pit Boss XL.
Who do you think has been slipping her the crazy pills? MASTERS, MASTERS, MASTERS. His way of trying to mess with us. This police wannabe could fool Sneed but couldn't full a boy scout with this scoop let alone any member of the CPD.
What a fucking joke. Look at Emanuels list for his transistion team in regards to public saftey
Public Safety
Roseanna Ander, University of Chicago Crime Lab
Felicia Davis, Kendall College
Bishop James Dukes, Liberation Christian Center
Esther Franco-Payne, Metropolis 2020
Monica Haslip, Little Black Pearl Workshop
Annette Holt, Chicago Fire Department
Craig Howard, MacArthur Foundation
Pat Kehoe, Chicago Fire Department Retired
Diane Latiker, Kids Off The Block
Pamela Paziotopolous, Center for Personal Protection and Safety
Father Michael Pfleger, Faith Community of Saint Sabina
Harvey Radney, Hillard Heintze
Michael Rodriguez, Enlace Chicago
Kathy Ryg, Voices for Illinois Children
Cortez Trotter, Trotter Consulting Group
Thomas Vanden Berk, UCAN
Nina Vinik, Joyce Foundation
Odds would be against two white male police Chicago Police Supertintendents in a row. Those days are long gone.
I thought they wanted to improve the morale?? If they make Mx3 the next supt. It would be an even bigger slap, given not earned.... I don't care that he is a Marine or not, my son is a Marine Corp. Sgt. Trying to get on this job when he gets out in a couple of months.
Mx3 was sworn in during a private swearing in ceremony in JFLED office, he admitted this during a deposition in a action before the state labor board. Ask FOP to produce it.
He attended courses similar to what suburban part-timers attend all with the blessing of CPD, how many other coppers were allowed to do this???
HE HAS TO GO!!!!! Don't let the door hit ya in the ass on the way out!!
How's this as a dark horse. Mike Chasen.
OFF TOPIC:
Tonight in 016, 1st watch: Four beat cars down.
That's right ladies and gentlemen... FOUR!!!
I know what you're thinking, it's Friday night, lots of time due and personal days, right?
WRONG! One person with time due! 2 people on the medical and 1 IOD. With about 6 or 7 POs on furlo.
Oh, I know, it's 016. What do they need the police for, right?
Well, this ain't your daddy's 016. The animal is infesting the area. Burglaries and robberies are up and warm weather is right around the corner.
This scenario used to be commonplace. A skeleton crew so that we could all get time off when we need it, but never downed beat cars. That's just ignorant. And this isn't even so that people can get time off. This is just pure manpower shortage at its finest.
This is one of the reasons why the old FOP regime had to go. The issue of Manpower was never addressed properly. The dinosaurs were asleep at the wheel. Sure they mentioned it, almost in passing and pledged they would do what they can. But they never did anything besides talk.
Before you say, "What could they do? The city won't hire." "The management doesn't allocate resources properly." "Headquarters is loaded with useless manpower and the Sup won't do anything about it."
Our union could have done more. It's their job. It's what we elect them and pay them to do.... Fight for our best interests.
You don't think that with a few savvy media moves and some national attention to the problem, that something wouldn't get done?
The ghetto revs cry and get their way, why not us?
I'm glad I voted for Shields. We need a fresh mindset now, more than ever. The dinosaur way of doing things is gone.
Radney good choice, Ramsey very poor choice.
Will be the first one marching at CITY HALL with no confidence signs if 3M get in. What the fuck Chicago?!
Who is this "Masters" they speak of?
Any relation to MASTERS MASTERS MASTERS?
What I find most interesting is that Sneed, in all her finest hack reporting, failed to name the other short one (3M) by name. She showed no hesitation when she blasted Dana Starks on numerous occasions when he was the interim head of the CPD years ago. Funny how Sneed plays with people's lives like that...
I hope none of them make it. I'm sure Rahm will chose someone with Chicago/Daley connections but at least I hope it's one that halfway respectable.
Who knows perhaps the MASTERS have contributed to the RAHM campaign!
DO U REALLY BELIEVE THAT ALL THESES SUCCESSFUL RETIREES R BANKING CASH LIKE THEY DID IN CHICAGO.
HOW MANY SECURITY CONTRACTS CAN U PROCURE IF U ARE HEAD OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT?
TASERS FOR EVERY OFFICER?
HIRE SOME RELATIVES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR?
NO SHACKMAN DECREE AT THE TASER COMPANY?
AND DO ALL THE CURRENT EXEMPTS RESUME HAVE FALSE INFO?
JUST GOES TO SHOW U, THEY MAY BE EXEMPT BUT THEY ARE NOT EXCEPTIONAL.
AND DONT THE ALDERMAN HAVE TO APPROVE A NEW SUPE?
THE POLICE BOARD?
SOUNDS LIKE THE FIXES IS IN.
STILL NO WORD ON THE SUPES SALARY EITHER?
REMEMBER THAT WHEN THE CITY ASK FOR UNPAID FURLOUGH IN THE NEXT CONTRACT.
FRANK MAIN
LIZ BRACKETT
HELL EVEN RICHARD ROEPER ANY BUDDY WANT TO ASK A REAL QUESTION!
Ramsey was chased out of DC when the last mayor was elected. In Ramsey's tenure he had no reduction in violent crime, he incurred the hatred of his workers, and he tried to hid from responsibility for an incident where protesters and passers-by were roped into a park/not allowed to leave/charged with failure to obey orders to leave.
The last incident included DOJ personnel on their way to work who didn't announce themselves specifically to see what the DC PD were being ordered to do. When it turned out to be a mass arrest, the DOJ and a Federal judge stepped in the next day, and DC was ordered to pay a pretty hefty settlement.
Now Ramsey is in charge of Philadelphia. Check the numbers for Philadelphia anytime if you want to see how "successful" he has been there. He is a disgraceful legacy of the disgraceful CPD leaders like Rodriguez and Chicago ghetto political mentors.
If they bring him back, its seriously time for you guys to get out of the CPD.
If Maasters is our next Supt. then the coffin will be buried under eight feet of mud. J-Fled already nailed the coffin shut.
Gained. Obama loves him. Nuff said
How about Commander Jaun Rivera? Those in 25 know he was the best boss we ever had.
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
3/11/2011 07:04:00 AM
Come off it, he wants whats best for Mike Masters. I do believe he is talented politically but that is about it. He definitely does not belong at the helm or ANYWHERE ELSE within a police department.
Mike Cronin
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
3/11/2011 07:04:00 AM
Masters X3 stay off SCC.
Anonymous said...
reduce command staff , mayors detail , MLAS , VCD , Traffic , and MSF do not need a Police Commander , assign a Lieutenant as
Commanding Officer and give him a take home car .
3/11/2011 08:54:00 AM
Traffic Section hasn't had a Commander in couple of years. It falls under the Commander of TRU.
How's this as a dark horse. Mike Chasen.
3/11/2011 12:21:00 PM
Um mm, no Mike. Nobody likes you as much as you.
It was common knowledge that Sneed's source back a few years ago was the Old Country Buffet Superintendent himself. Her new source must have been pulling her leg with this little gem. Rahm didn't get where he is by being stupid. No way for Masters. They'll find another place for him to play.
hhmmmmmmmmm.... j fled leaves and now the stats for the year are coming out as homicides are up 18 percent and psmv also up. he leave town and now the numbers are released... pretty convenient considering that every month he was sup he let numbers out how homicides are way down...all of a sudden now they are up.
Anonymous said...
I think Radney or Ramsey would be fine choices. However, isn't the age for forced retirement age 63?
Or is the exempt rank special?
3/11/2011 10:09:00 AM
CPD Superintendent is a civilian position and has been since O W Wilson took the job in 1960-67 from old man Daley after the Summerdale police scandal. It is not a position that is subject to mandatory retirement. In fact, Hillard is 67 now.
Anonymous said...
Will be the first one marching at CITY HALL with no confidence signs if 3M get in. What the fuck Chicago?!
3/11/2011 12:49:00 PM
Why wait for 3M to get in? Take the No Confidence vote right now!
Here we go again. Those in patrol bend over and get ready for the big dry shaft once again.
Order just surfaced at about 415 today.. Per acting supt hillard starting apr 28th(5th period) 100 police officers and ten sgts are to be assigned to MSF and TRU(50 to each unit). order states that each district will detail 4 officers for 90 days. No units will be sending anyone due to "ongoing investigations that cant be compromised by a lack of manpower". cannot have a summer furlough. Volunteers will be taken in the districts, if volunteers cannot fill the 4 spots from the district then reverse seniority will kick in. So in other words, Go f' yourself patrol... we need tru and msf for all the summer nonsense while patrol suffers once again. I thought that the group last year that went to msf all stayed and made a new platoon? Now they need another 100 bodies? I guess hillard(marine) and cmdr rousell(marine) are getting along just fine. get ready to get f'd again in patrol boys and girls.
I am out of the Loop. Who is Ray Ray? Where has he worked what is his name?
Lost on the 1st Watch
2. Ernie Brown - He didn't get married because he loves his new wife. This man is he biggest player in the game. He has been on his knees with every rev on the South and West sides. He is the Rev choice. He will be a finalist. He won't get the job---
Thank you!!! Someone finally sees it for its worth. It was all about appearances. I pray for CPD's sake that he does NOT get the supt spot.
Signed
Not a cop, BUT a woman.
Why do we all think the next Supt. should be an exempt?
I'm a P.O. and believe it or not i feel comfortable with a Sgt or LT being able to apply for the job and get it. They have not lost touch with reality.
We give way way too much credit to these exempts that make decisions based on being vindictive and not completing the job. Theyre bought and paid for. When is the last time you seen an exempt buy you breakfast or a cup of coffe when he see's you at a coffee shop and says thanks for your hard work.
Whens the last time you seen an exempt say, use my take home car, i know were short cars in the district.
Or throwing the troops a bbq.
Thats being a boss. any idiot appointed fool can be vindictive and sign your furlough forms!
I send out a challenge to all you exempts: Do something nice for your employee's. Take care of your workers. Don't take care of dead weight. Stop saying "its down town" and passing the buck. I wish I could pass the buck and deflect every thing on a CR I get or a witness statement.
If your short manpower in your dist or unit, put on your vest and duty belt and fill in the shortage. you can do your politicing and administrative work on your own time.
You exempts spend more time plotting on how your going to get promoted than figuring out on how to straightned up your districts and units.
Now is the time for the Blue Shirts to demand more from the exempts. Nows the time for the Union to open up their mouth.
Im also tired of hearing about these Has Been bosses trying to come back. If they were so Great why did they leave, or were they told to leave. Its time for fresh blood to run this place not has beens.
Thank you and please Stay Safe!
HILLARD already got the word from the Hall.
Look out boys were going to be streamlined. No more Helicopter unit, going to be using CFD when we need one. What a waist only in use during school dismissals in area 2.
Look out Marine unit, CFD is willing and wants it.
Mounted Unit on chopping block. Look at the money spent on chopper, boats and horses.
All special events will now be hire back, staffed only by assigned sgts, under one Lt.
Canine to be increased with federal funds, all assigned to mass transit and air ports, available for district use.
doing the same with less.
Eric Washington sworn in (again) as the DC of 011 as of 1600 hours.
THANK GOD!!!! Welcome back, Boss!!!
And a big, hearty, FUCK YOU!!! to Penelope "Domesticatin'-Telephone-Threatenin'-Child-Abusin'" TrahanASS.
Radney is a nice guy, but talk about a shakey jake. Can't take the day to day stress, a good politician.
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
Yah, thanks Mike, I thought you didnt read the blog.
We have never had and will never have a say in the Supe. Remember the last election: City workers could not influence the election. We've all been marginalized. Just grin and bear it and hope for the best on the 1st and 16th as well as 29 years and a day.
Terry Gainer or the Washington DC Supe. are my guesses.......
who cares who Rahm picks
go to roll call and answer radio assignments , lock up a few perps,back to the cruiser , not a bad job
Eric Washington re-promoted to Commander of 011. He was sworn in at 35th St. this afternoon.
He definitely does not belong at the helm or ANYWHERE ELSE within a police department.
WHY?
from what I read neither does Shields, Ramsey ,Hillard or any of the other political cronies that call themselves Chicago Police.
Maybe its time CPD had a honest to God CEO....
I have worked with Radney in the D unit had dealing with him on cases and to tell you the truth he is a decent boss. He listen to what you had to say, very articulate, just my opinion but we could do worst. Think about this we could never get 2 P.O. in the same room to agree, everyone has there own agenda and no matter who the next Police Supt. is, the mayor still pulls the strings.
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You were or are a detective? I'll bet your reports are a joy to read. No wonder no one gets convicted.
Odds would be against two white male police Chicago Police Supertintendents in a row. Those days are long gone.
wouldn't that make three?
Rahm already announced he wants to push CAPS and Ramsey qctually designed the program. I don't have a real problem with him coming in, if those are the ground rules, anyway.
As far as Masters, Rahm seems to 'get' how bad the environment was with JPWeis in place. Can't imagine he'd want to install JPWeis version 2.0
No we need someone like Walter Vallee, Frank Pape, Machine Gun Joe Gorman, etc
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
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I Detect someone Trying to Save his Fucking Job at 35th Street???
If he's that well Educated as you say, let Him apply for the position of Police Officer and make his way up the ranks, after all he's what? 33 years old! By the time he makes CMDR he wont be so wet behind the Ears!
How's this as a dark horse. Mike Chasen.
3/11/2011 12:21:00 PM
Oh, you WANT another supe who can't be bothered to acknowledge someone who says hello to him? (But knows it all and can't hear anyone who mouths a word of suggestion or new information.)
Three pounds of gold chains on his neck. All about appearances, no leadership skills? If you had TEN Chasens, you still couldn't cobble together one decent human being out of them.
Disgusting that you even posted the name here. Oh. Unless you're Chasen, hoping to drum up a little groundswell for your arrogant, miserable self. Just stay gone.
OT- Thanks to the Lake County Police officers. The professional courtesy you demonstrated (Wednesday) in that situation is deeply appreciated.
Anonymous said...
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
3/11/2011 07:04:00 AM
Sounds like your girlfriend KB is looking out for you.
Just a couple of questions.
IF Masters, Masters, Masters, was going to be Supt. why then would the interim Supt. strip out all the units from under him?
IF Masters, Masters, Masters, is to be Supt. why would his access to department computer related resources be stripped away by the interim Supt?
IF Masters, Masters, Masters is to be Supt. why would he be told by the Interim Supt. to remove himself from all staff meetings with other department heads?
IF Masters, Masters, Masters, is to be Supt. why would he need to cozy up to Sneed? I can understand the MILF obsession 3M, but Sneed is old enough to be your Bubbe!
I am so glad for you guys and gals in 011. It is great that your boss is back. Where the hell did Henny Penny go and at what rank? Where ever she goes I pity the people that have to work for her.
Harvey radney doesn't have the college credits, expect a couple of hundred lawsuits, since many patrolman are unable to even take a Sgt. Exam without the college credit. Sorry radney.
Rahm will not be business as usual??? omg!!!!
Your new Superintendent will be Joseph DeLopez.
Bank on it.
Bottom line is the new supe will be the popo.
TO: Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
Go fuck yourself Ray
Kushner
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
I think I'll have to hit the medical I laughed so hard after reading this I think I ruptured something. LOL!
Come December, I will have two years to go. Hopefully I will still get a good deal, but I will worry about those who follow.
"OT - Thoughts on the disaster in Japan...
Anyone notice how there has been ABSOLUTELY NO REPORTS of looting or rioting on the streets in Japan like there certainly would be here in the good old overly liberal U S of A?"
The Japanese are not disgusting like we are--you leave a camera/phone on a counter at a store and return an hour later, the phone/camera is still there. We are a repulsive, arrogant nation.
Anonymous said...
HILLARD already got the word from the Hall.
Look out boys were going to be streamlined. No more Helicopter unit, going to be using CFD when we need one. What a waist only in use during school dismissals in area 2.
Look out Marine unit, CFD is willing and wants it.
doing the same with less.
3/11/2011 04:48:00 PM
The fire Department knows how to look for suspects in a helo?
The Fire Department is willing to dive for evidence tossed into the drink? They want to do black water dives? (total darkness in contaminated water) looking for murder weapons and evidence?
The Fire Department is willing and able and trained to testify at trial about recovering evidence? The Fire Evidence can inventory a handgun and is willing to answer endless subpoenas and they are willing to go under cross examination?
Uh huh, sure they are.
The Fire Department has one mission: rescue people and fish people (dead or alive) out of the drink.
The NYPD has multiple Marine Units with different missions. Our idiotic leadership has trouble with just one Marine Unit, and this city is ON A FUCKING HUGE LAKE!
The Fire Department doesn't carry guns!
Need more? There is more but you get the idea. Typical CPD. Give them the goddamned Marine Unit.
Give me a Fire Truck, can't be too hard, just throw water on a fire, right? Just screw that hose to the hydrant thingie and turn it on.
As usual, our brain trust proves to everyone watching that they are unworthy of leading a thirsty horse to a water bucket.
In a pinch, one can safely do the opporite of whatever they command and be fairly sure of doing the right thing.
0400 AM There are no well educated young leaders here??? None with degrees whi did polic eworkk?
Anonymous said...
Sneed is a totally clueless twit.
Masters x 3 as top cop is the same as having "Joe Joe" the chimp named to head NASA.
Sneed really needs to retire. Dementia has been setting in for quite a few years now.
3/11/2011 08:37:00 AM
Don't insult "Joe Joe" the chimp like that. He would do a better job at NASA than 3M would do here.
Anonymous said...
OT - Thoughts on the disaster in Japan...
Anyone notice how there has been ABSOLUTELY NO REPORTS of looting or rioting on the streets in Japan like there certainly would be here in the good old overly liberal U S of A?
3/11/2011 10:06:00 AM
That's because there are no American shitheads in Japan.
Anonymous said...
I am out of the Loop. Who is Ray Ray? Where has he worked what is his name?
Lost on the 1st Watch
3/11/2011 04:34:00 PM
Nice try Mr Steinberg.
It's not hard.
Give us someone committed to the troops, not beholden to some political faction.
Give us a policeman (woman) who knows the challenges of being on the front lines.
Give us someone without an ego, who truly wants the best for the city, without any further political ambitions.
Give us someone who understands POLICE WORK, not politics.
Give us someone who 'has our backs' and understands the environment in which we are required to serve.
Give us an honest, stand-up person, who isn't a political hack, and has the backbone to stand up.
Just give us a copper, someone who spent time on the streets, not some triple-meritorious know-nothing.
Help us do our jobs by providing quality leadership.
Kanye East said.....
'Obama Doesn't Care About Japanese People'
Hey shaved lay off the bong water will ya. If I remember correctly, cline was white. That's 2 in a row. As everybody should know, starks didn't count (interim and just generally fuckin useless). Glad to see his made up human relatons department making such a dent in the communities. (sound of roaring laughter)!
From WPVI (ABC) in Philly:
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - March 11, 2011 (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey presided Friday at a ceremony for officers completing a special training course.
The ceremony at the Police Academy took place even as newspapers in Chicago speculate that he may be headed back to his hometown to become the new police superintendent. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel, the former White House Chief of Staff, is looking for a new police commander.
Time and again over the years there has been speculation Ramsey would be tapped to run the department in Chicago, where his police career began over 40 years ago. So Action News asked the commissioner if, at age 62, he is homeward bound to close out a storied career.
"I have not been contacted by the administration. Certainly they're going to be looking for a police chief. I'm not actively seeking employment elsewhere," said Ramsey.
Ramsey says he grew up braving the brutal Chicago winters and could deal with them again if necessary. What if an offer does come to return to the city with big shoulders?
"I love Chicago. I've still got family in Chicago. So, would I at least listen? Probably so. But it would take an awful lot to make me leave Philadelphia," he said.
So Ramsey is not completely closing the door. But could he actually wear that Chicago-style police hat again? The hat some say makes police officers look more like cabbies than cops?
"There's nothing wrong with the checkerboard hat. See, I grew up with that. So I look at it a little differently," said Ramsey.
Inauguration Day for Chicago's new mayor is May 16. Clearly Emanuel would like to have his team in place by then, especially the police chief. So this Ramsey Watch could remain intense for several weeks to come.
An FYI - Freckles is HATED in Philadelphia. Nothing would make the officers happier than to see Ramsey go back to Chicago. If he does, I feel for you all, just as I do the PPD.
He's been on a witch hunt lately and there have been numerous officers fired, which of course you know the liberal media is loving immensely.
Good luck, CPD!
Be safe out there.
" Mike Masters is well educated...." blah blah blah. 35yrs old. What experience does he have in law enforcement? I read his bio. He's a good politician. He made his way about pretty damnm good, but that doesn't mean he should get the spot. TOO young and no law enforcement experience. Hopefully your days of playing cops and robbers are over.
Anyone saying he'd be a good choice then why not a PO with time on?
780 AM reports C.R. as applying for the job, we can only hope this is true.
Stay safe, family and CPD first.
O.T.J.
Tom "shakey" Waldera will be the next superintendent..A/3 gang lt the guy is afraid of his own shadow!
LOLZ!
Scum-Times on line is reporting "Crime is Up."
Naawww... Doesn't j-fled have a sore jaw from lying about how crime is down?
Heh...
So was it actually The Police that was so "out of control?"
We noticed the usual collection of j-fled fan boys and bend over buddies are conspicuous by their silence.
A tacit admission that they knew he was full of shit?
Viva Hate!
Oh yeah... The Police are still the enemy in this town and nobody is doing anything to address that.
Nice try, but don't think so about the marine unit. The CFD has no enforcement-arrest abilities. They can do a rescue, and they do it good, but can take no police action.
Coast guard is stationed up in Wakegeun and way to far away. Marine unit to stay.
Shields. Michelle Obama's cousin is coming in from CPS to take it as a civilian. 1st Deputy; Glombicki
Why Radney? He was NEVER the real police and shot through the inside and exempt spots like all the other chosen ones. He left after getting his gold braid pension and has had double incomes ever since.
How would he be any improvement? He's been gone for what, a decade now?
Do your homework assmunch- Radney worked tact in 010 in the 70's and took a bullet to the chest and almost died- STFU unless you know what you're talking about
While taking a shit at the academy some 25 years ago, I was reading the assorted posts on the wall when I saw the following warning:
"General Order #XX-XX states: ' no matter how bad of a boss you think you have now, we can always find one that's worse'"
That order was still in effect last time I checked.
3/11/2011 09:58:00 AM
This is the best post ever!
Masters and Rahm attended the same high school, anyone know how old these 2 are? Maybe they have known each other for years?
Its not me above suggesting Terry Gainer or Lanier of DC, but I have to agree with this.
Lanier has done surprisingly well in a gentrifying city, and Gainer for whatever reason has a pretty good reputation. Gainer's biggest problem is his former association with Ramsey as an underling of Ramsey.
All of you so called experts making comments about Ramsey probably never met the man, let alone work for him. One of the best bosses a copper could have, and he for sure had your back if he was your boss. Anyone who ever worked for him would say the same thing, thats why I know all you so called know it alls never did. And if your coppers you're the ones we refer to as the empty holster gang.
Harley Schinker is coming back to lead the CPD. The new mayor wants an ass kisser in the post & Schinker has a PHD in the art. Just ask LeRoy !!!!!!!
Richard Brzeczek
Well all you brainstormers wanted Richie gone, you got your wish, now just wait to see what Rahm has in store for all you POOLICE!. He has surrounde himself with REVS, POLS< and Goofs, now the department gets a great chance to sink real deep in the MORALE TOILET.
Masters is gone, Hillard sent him packing yesterday. He is off till Wednesday waiting for Orozco to find a landing spot for him.
A mayor in the City of Chicago will NEVER appoint a Supt that will outshine the mayor himself. It is a threat come re-election time. Due to Rahm having a huge ego, look for the next appointed Supt to be a douchbag. And if the new Supt shines, there will be a smear campaign towards his/her term. Just saying!
THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT RHAM PICKED TO LEAD HIS TRANSITION TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY..................
HOW IS FR. FLAGER ONE OF THEM ???? HARVEY RADNEY IS THE ONLY LAW ENFORECEMENT ONE THAT WAS ACTUALLY ACOP....
Public Safety
Roseanna Ander, University of Chicago Crime Lab
Felicia Davis, Kendall College
Bishop James Dukes, Liberation Christian Center
Esther Franco-Payne, Metropolis 2020
Monica Haslip, Little Black Pearl Workshop
Annette Holt, Chicago Fire Department
Craig Howard, MacArthur Foundation
Pat Kehoe, Chicago Fire Department Retired
Diane Latiker, Kids Off The Block
Pamela Paziotopolous, Center for Personal Protection and Safety
Father Michael Pfleger, Faith Community of Saint Sabina
Harvey Radney, Hillard Heintze
Michael Rodriguez, Enlace Chicago
Kathy Ryg, Voices for Illinois Children
Cortez Trotter, Trotter Consulting Group
Thomas Vanden Berk, UCAN
Nina Vinik, Joyce Foundation
who cares who Rahm picks
go to roll call and answer radio assignments , lock up a few perps,back to the cruiser , not a bad job
3/11/2011 05:09:00 PM
New York lurker?
YeaH! But Waldera does amean power point...just like Caluris.
1st Deputy; Glombicki....
My mother-in-law makes glombicki with tomato soup
He definitely does not belong at the helm or ANYWHERE ELSE within a police department.
WHY?
from what I read neither does Shields, Ramsey ,Hillard or any of the other political cronies that call themselves Chicago Police.
Maybe its time CPD had a honest to God CEO....
3/11/2011 05:15:00 PM
I don't think so, and MMM is a political hack, we don't need a political hack as supe. You can read all you want, there will ALWAYS be SOMEONE to complain about anyone at the top spot, but actually, Hillard has the heart for the job, Radney would too, but knowing him, I highly doubt if he would even consider it at this point. Ramsey? He wasn't a bad guy, but would he want to come back? Would anyone want to come back after making good their escape? (unless they left way too early, which Hillard and Radney didn't, and Ramsey has been away for a long while, and I think he is 62 now?)
There are PLENTY of educated members, SWORN members (REAL sworn members, not phony ones like MMM - who should under no circumstances carry a CPD star...) working or recently retired from the CPD who are eminently qualified to handle the Supe's job. If those commenting on this blog ever come up with a "consensus" candidate for Supe, it would be a miracle. It is nothing against the bloggers, just that everyone is looking at the situation from basically an unrealistic perspective.
Radney is a nice guy, but talk about a shakey jake. Can't take the day to day stress, a good politician.
3/11/2011 04:53:00 PM
You cannot possibly have ever met the man!
It's not hard.
That's what she said.
Give us someone committed to the troops, not beholden to some political faction.
R U new to Shitcago? IT ain't never gonna happen, the pd is on the 5th floor.
if Shields and Glombo get it....look out baby!
Why Radney? He was NEVER the real police and shot through the inside and exempt spots like all the other chosen ones. He left after getting his gold braid pension and has had double incomes ever since.
How would he be any improvement? He's been gone for what, a decade now?
3/11/2011 08:58:00 AM
Hey stupid, doesn't every retired copper who gets another job (as many do and especially in this economy) have double incomes? You are really a moron. It's coppers like you that make me believe we are doomed.
" Mike Masters is well educated...." blah blah blah. 35yrs old. What experience does he have in law enforcement? I read his bio. He's a good politician. He made his way about pretty damnm good, but that doesn't mean he should get the spot. TOO young and no law enforcement experience. Hopefully your days of playing cops and robbers are over.
Anyone saying he'd be a good choice then why not a PO with time on?
....You mean the Col Army guy , former HRI combat Vet the CRs too isn't he on the Army Staff in DC?
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department
Yeh deployed to Kuwait as a JAG Off (LoL) never fired his weapon Not the police. There's a PO that works for a two Star General in The Army. Why not him as Chief of Staff?
Why Radney? He was NEVER the real police and shot through the inside and exempt spots like all the other chosen ones. He left after getting his gold braid pension and has had double incomes ever since.
How would he be any improvement? He's been gone for what, a decade now?
Do your homework assmunch- Radney worked tact in 010 in the 70's and took a bullet to the chest and almost died- STFU unless you know what you're talking about
3/11/2011 09:12:00 PM
Also a Purple Heart recipient from service in Viet Nam. To the original poster, you, sir, are a jackass. Let's hear about your service in the CPD and to your country. On second thought, let's not.
Why say Ramsey left town in a snit? Seriously. A guy leaves Chicago because he sees no further job opportunities here, he can draw a pension and find another well-paying spot and add a couple of feathers to his resume, and he left town in a SNIT?
Daley turned him down for supe because he feared a popular black superintendent could use that spot as a springboard to a successful mayoral run.
Ramsey did the prudent thing for himself, his family and his bank account. Can't say I blame the guy. Here's hoping we can all find a good-paying job if we decide we want to augment OUR retirements.
016 district 4 cars down on midnites, we feel your pain----017 is also bad news--- its only march and what are they going to do for periods 6-9 when people want off----
Jean Roy will be next.............
Chuck Ramsey was a great boss . He was a sergeant in the old SOG and Narcotics . A street copper all the way . As commander of Narcotics , he was a great guy to work for.
Anonymous said...
Why do we all think the next Supt. should be an exempt?
I'm a P.O. and believe it or not i feel comfortable with a Sgt or LT being able to apply for the job and get it. They have not lost touch with reality.
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Have a lottery drawing and pick a name out of the barrel of a recruit out of the next class of PPO's. Make that person the supt.
They can't possible do any worse than the last guy and would work for less. All they have to do is have the ability to answer the phone and say "Yes sir Mister Mayor, whatever you want sir!"
Your new Superintendent will be Joseph DeLopez.
Bank on it.
3/11/2011 07:00:00 PM
OMG! Joe De Comedian? Not if Rahm wants to be taken seriously. The comedian is a joke. And he does not speak Spanish!
Harvey radney doesn't have the college credits, expect a couple of hundred lawsuits, since many patrolman are unable to even take a Sgt. Exam without the college credit. Sorry radney.
3/11/2011 06:46:00 PM
Education and eligibility, one has nothing to do with the other in this case. Unfair, sure. Illegal, no.
OTOH, Radney is long, long gone and should not be resurrected. The same with Ramsey. We do not need a Lazarus. Their moments have passed.
The Japanese are not disgusting like we are--you leave a camera/phone on a counter at a store and return an hour later, the phone/camera is still there. We are a repulsive, arrogant nation.
3/11/2011 07:15:00 PM
Shut the fuck up, Obama. This country saved the world more than once and is still the best place on the planet. Just because Democrats let savages get out of control in the cities doesn't make us bad overall. Why the fuck don't you just move out so you can be with "decent" people somewhere else?
25 years ago I was driving a beat car. 3 years ago I was driving a beat car. 1 year ago I was driving a beat car.
I will no doubt be driving a beat car this year and next.
The biggest changes in my career have been steady watches and the 4-2 schedule. I don't give a shit who the next supt is. Makes no difference to me unless they do away with beat cars.
That is all, I am off to face the world in my Tahoe.
....You mean the Col Army guy , former HRI combat Vet the CRs too isn't he on the Army Staff in DC?
3/12/2011 12:16:00 AM
And. . . he's a very close friend of Stubby.
. Debra Kirby - She seems to have resurfaced recently. She is lawyer and a female. She has a chance.
She cannot control her hormones/temper.
Radney was shot in 010 and almost died. A civilian worker(Caucasian) with the dept. once told me that Radney was his guy when they served in Viet Nam. He ran the platoon and was the best leader they ever had. Cared for the the soldiers more than he cared for himself. I think he could have had the Supt's job yrs ago but decided it wasn't worth it. He did pretty good for a kid from Roosevelt and Albany. Retired Fillmore Ranger.
Ramsey did the prudent thing for himself, his family and his bank account. Can't say I blame the guy. Here's hoping we can all find a good-paying job if we decide we want to augment OUR retirements.
3/12/2011 12:50:00 AM
I agree, but that doesn't mean any of these 'former CPD' should come back and double-dip! The pension law forbids it as of January 1st, but I'm sure they will find a loop hole to pay them HUGE $.
Garrido (Lt) to supe, to get him out of the race for 45 ward alderman so Rahman's lackey Arena will have the seat.
OMG! Joe De Comedian? Not if Rahm wants to be taken seriously. The comedian is a joke. And he does not speak Spanish!
3/12/2011 02:17:00 AM
Ohhh, so now you need to speak spanish to be Supt? Ahole!, like I'm sure you speak the language of your relatives that came off the boat.
if Shields and Glombo get it....look out baby!
Dumb and dumber
Juan Rivera...If they have an ounce of brains.....
Harvey Radney and Chuck Ramsey are before most of you youngsters' time. Harvey Radney was one of two african american's who made lt. in the 1st class off of the only legit lts. exam, 1995. Smart and classy. Ramsey would have been the best thing to happen to the CPD. Smart, charismatic, and the real police. Take it from one who was there, either would have made a great superintendent.
Ramsey did the prudent thing for himself, his family and his bank account. Can't say I blame the guy. Here's hoping we can all find a good-paying job if we decide we want to augment OUR retirements.
3/12/2011 12:50:00 AM
He absolutely scooted in a snit, leaving Babs McDonald in tears. Old Moneybags Babs would be happy to have Freckles back in town. It would lift her spirits.
Rahm should check out a fella working in the Clerks office now.His name is Ed Kantor.Used to be C.P.D and left as a Lt.Dont know the curcumstances around his leaving.This guy was the whole package when he was the cops.Street smart,intellegent and the type of person who earned respect.If you were kicking in a door you had to remind him that the Sgt.wasnt suppose to be the first one through the door.Neverr spoke of his educational accomplishments which were many.He was definitely a man who thought outside the box and would voice his ideas.Perhaps thats why he left.
go to roll call and answer radio assignments , lock up a few perps,back to the cruiser , not a bad job
3/11/2011 05:09:00 PM
New York lurker?
Not from NYC, it's a RMP there
I'm a 15 year PO and have never met a superintendent(w/the exception of award ceremony's)
They really don't affect me on the day to day operations. My district level bosses do, and they do a good job might I add
As as far as new Supt. Goes, I'll take a young commander or other exempt. How about like a Kennedy, Georgas, Alexander or Wysinger? Those are my picks. They're young and not idiots and they're not a blast from the past.
'Your new Superintendent will be Joseph DeLopez.'
Joe De Lopez speaks great English, and is known as a gentleman throughout the ranks, even where he worked as a Chief in the North Shore. Although he would be a great selection as Supt. here as well, I doubt that De Lopez is really interested in the job.
Brown and shields both have sexual harassment beefs therefore can't get a security clearance which is NECESSARY for the position. Neither will get the job
It matters not who is Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. What should matter from our prespective is:
1. Protecting Life;
2. Protecting Property;
3. Ensuring Public Safety;
4. Providing for our family;
5. Learning all there is to know at our current level;
6. Preparing ourselves for promotion to the next level and beyond;
7. Working to achieve a fair and equitable promotional system;
8. Ensuring our pension remains intact and sound for the future;
9. Ensuring our department is brought up to full strength;
10.Streamline the command structure to hire more Police Officer. Officer safety demands this action. We should demand this action.
Remember, Superintendents will come and go about every 3 to 4 years. What remains constant is the Police body known as the Patrol Division. Bottom line is do your job and do it well. CYA, and always stay safe.
Michael said...
016 district 4 cars down on midnites, we feel your pain----017 is also bad news--- its only march and what are they going to do for periods 6-9 when people want off----
3/12/2011 01:45:00 AM
In 016 everyone will be back off furlough during 6-9. If furlough selections happened by watch you wouldn't have this problem.
Harvey radney doesn't have the college credits, expect a couple of hundred lawsuits, since many patrolman are unable to even take a Sgt. Exam without the college credit. Sorry radney.
3/11/2011 06:46:00 PM
Seattle is eliminating requirements for degrees, the lames in that sancturary city consider it 'racist' to require degrees....
All of the good comments about Radney and Ramsey are true. I know both men, worked with both. And, yes neither was a merit promotion to lieutenant. How about that?? They actually studied and passed the exam on their own. Isn't that a novel idea ! But, that said, I think the CPD needs a new direction, new thoughts and ideas on how to do business. The feds cannot supply this as was learned. A big city, respected, succwssful police chief from another town to come to this town with some of his staff and breath new life into the CPD. Take the policitcs out of the job as best as can be done. And, with a good contract so he/she can tell city hall to GFY when they interfere. I would love to see a women take this job. She would have so much attention on herself that if Ram tried to interfere, she could refuse and his hands would be tied. It is a bout time for real reform and an insider cannot and willnot provide this. This job is like living in Alabama, everyone is inbred.
Heres what Masters had to say about the working men and women of the CPD..
"Masters praises his boss but also gives credit for any good news to the men and women out on the streets. "These folks are out there every day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working to make the city of Chicago safe,"
Say what you want I think he would be the change that is needed ...
personally after 26 years I am tired of watching these clowns.. yes and Hillard too...become supt having time on the job doesn't make you a good cop...you have to be hard wired for this job...
Jody failed because of what he did to Cozzi...he would never be respected after that fuck up...
I would like to see someone professional...without the ties to the good ole boy network...that frustrates so many fine young coppers because they can't get a spot in one of the units because they don't know anybody..I've worked 26 years on this job and I've seen some honest to god good coppers...and none of them were the supt...
Canine unit could be snipped as well. If a security guard can handle one with no problems then why do we need these clout addicts.
Just like the mounted unit. What expertise does a cop have with a horse. ZERO. We need beat officers not prima donnas. That shit can be privatized easy. Ask any of the above to write a report or make an arrest and they will laugh in your face.
"Sneed Smoking Crack?"
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You saying Sneed is a crack 'ho? You know what that did for CMB. You might not get elected mayor now.
Anonymous said...
Jean Roy will be next.............
3/12/2011 01:46:00 AM
Is he or she related to Cmdr. Gene Roy?
3/12/2011 04:39:00 PM
You are an asshat! Did you finish high school?
Security guard dogs are nothing more than vicious animals on a leash. Our K-9 do so many things that if I have to explain it to you now you're not worth the effort.
Did you ever see a horse work a crowd? Nothing is better short of a tank. Horses can't be reasoned with and they move crowds. Also, they are good for P.R., which we need.
Now, when you get out of the academy and learn some more of this job, come back.
He absolutely scooted in a snit, leaving Babs McDonald in tears. Old Moneybags Babs would be happy to have Freckles back in town. It would lift her spirits.
3/12/2011 10:50:00 AM
Babs and Huberman both would love Ramsey back in town.
Canine unit could be snipped as well. If a security guard can handle one with no problems then why do we need these clout addicts.
Just like the mounted unit. What expertise does a cop have with a horse. ZERO. We need beat officers not prima donnas. That shit can be privatized easy. Ask any of the above to write a report or make an arrest and they will laugh in your face.
3/12/2011 04:39:00 PM
You've never been in a crowd control situation, have you? I'd take a mounted unit guy over ten uniforms any day, when a crowd gets out of control. A horse is like a snowplow; it moves whatever is in its way. And the rider still gets to be the police, while on top of the snowplow. It's hard to do that when you're on foot and the crowd has trampled you in the mud.
A few MORE horses would be a good idea. And, don't even bitch about the dog guys. The pups are trained, smart, quick, and an additional weapon when necessary.
You sound clueless and your jealousy is obvious. Go find yourself a specialty. Learn some skills. Then peddle them to an employer, whether it's the Department or someplace else. Have a little initiative and maybe you, too, can get a life.
Hmmmm....someone who is the police and from another large city - maybe the ex-San Francisco Police Chief Heather Fong could come out of retirement so we'd have our first Asian Female Superintendent? Two minority groups happy at once? Especially with the kind of influence the Chinese American community will have after doubling the Southside Chinatown in area, courtesy of the Chinese government's comming investment?
Jody failed because of what he did to Cozzi...he would never be respected after that fuck up...
3/12/2011 04:04:00 PM
WRONG. Weis failed because he was incompetent. He was the wrongest possible choice, and that was evident before he was hired.
Cozzi was just the first of many manifestations of his arrogance and ignorance.
go to roll call and answer radio assignments , lock up a few perps,back to the cruiser , not a bad job
3/11/2011 05:09:00 PM
New York lurker?
Not from NYC, it's a RMP there
3/12/2011 11:45:00 AM
Okay, so it's a Hollywood-type lurker! PERP? CRUISER? Eeeew.
I agree, but that doesn't mean any of these 'former CPD' should come back and double-dip! The pension law forbids it as of January 1st, but I'm sure they will find a loop hole to pay them HUGE $.
3/12/2011 07:49:00 AM
Okay, stop and think about what you said. The pension law only forbids someone getting another PENSION.
It doesn't forbid someone from WORKING FOR the City.
I've only got a little over 16 years on , but I know that the ass with 15 talking about Georgass as a choice for the new super is out of his fucking mind! He is the most vindictive and arrogant boss I have ever seen in my 16 years. Oh yeah , and he was never a real patrolman !
Did you ever see a horse work a crowd? Nothing is better short of a tank. Horses can't be reasoned with and they move crowds. Also, they are good for P.R., which we need.
Now, when you get out of the academy and learn some more of this job, come back.
3/12/2011 06:07:00 PM
dat's right; don't ever fuck with the horse, wilbur.
Brian Murphy will be the new Superintendent
Ohhh, so now you need to speak spanish to be Supt? Ahole!, like I'm sure you speak the language of your relatives that came off the boat.
3/12/2011 10:05:00 AM
Wow! You are a nasty sob!
I'm a 15 year PO and have never met a superintendent(w/the exception of award ceremony's)
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Georgass is a dick and I don't mean detective !
Some assbone said..."You sound clueless and your jealousy is obvious. Go find yourself a specialty. Learn some skills. Then peddle them to an employer, whether it's the Department or someplace else. Have a little initiative and maybe you, too, can get a life."
A real cop said, GFY, all the times I seen a mounted cop he acted like his horse's shit didn't stink as he or she posed for pictures and as far as the puppies go, that is the EL ROYALE of clout babies unit so go sell your shit to someone else who don't know any better. If you can't take a report you're no fucking good.
Thanks to all of you who have left info on Radney. I wasn't on to the job yet when he was here.
It's sound like he was a good guy from the west side, to nam , through the cpd ranks and getting shot early in his career.
I was impressed with him when I saw him at a coppers wake a few years back, you would rarely see retired exempts at wakes and funerals but I appreciated the fact he was at a wake for someone he didn't know.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
All of the good comments about Radney and Ramsey are true. I know both men, worked with both. And, yes neither was a merit promotion to lieutenant. How about that?? They actually studied and passed the exam on their own. Isn't that a novel idea !
REPLY: First of all, let me state that personally and honestly, overall I(still)like Ramsey, Radney and Hillard.
I too, worked hard and (surprisingly)did well and legitimately passed the Lts. exam.
But while some of the aforementioned may have "studied and passed the exam on their own" so did I, but after the 'list' was adjusted for race and/or promotions were taken out of rank order, at least one of the above was promoted before me, my only sin was being...male/white.
"Isn't that a novel idea?"
Despite having people that should have been behind me based upon test scores promoted to Lt., (thank you Judge P. Marshall) I honestly got over the initial shock of the total unfairness of that process.
I served out my career as a Sgt. in patrol, for over two more decades, had fun, some great memories, then finally retired.
I thank God for my family, friends, and my health while on the job that allowed me to know of, or work arm-in-arm with some of the finest coppers in the nation.
I treasure that 'privilege' to this day and am grateful for the opportunity to support my family and 'earn' a pension.
I pray for the safety of all my brothers and sisters 'on da' job' and hope that all of those that continue to serve will someday be as blessed and grateful as was I.
Despite all the B.S (putting it mildly) continue to hold your heads up, and remain proud of the fact that you are part of the greatest fraternity on earth... "Chicago's Finest."
Look out for one another and stay safe my brothers and sisters.
o'v(r)
In Response to "I've only got a little over 16 years on" , but I know that the ass with 15 talking about Georgass as a choice for the new super is out of his fucking mind! He is the most vindictive and arrogant boss I have ever seen in my 16 years. Oh yeah , and he was never a real patrolman !
Define real patrolman to your standards? I disagree about SG. I question where you worked as a patrolman as well if you want to play the "real police" name game!
1132, ed kantor is burke's guy. no way rahm would do it.
Jody failed because of what he did to Cozzi...he would never be respected after that fuck up...
3/12/2011 04:04:00 PM
WRONG. Weis failed because he was incompetent. He was the wrongest possible choice, and that was evident before he was hired.
Cozzi was just the first of many manifestations of his arrogance and ignorance.
3/12/2011 08:56:00 PM
This response to the original comment hits the nail on the head. It was the combination of arrogance and incompetence that made Weis such a terrible Superintendent and why it seemed like he was consistently incapable of making the right decision even for the most routine things. He would fail in any environment. These are also the very same reasons he was not liked or, more importantly, respected within the FBI.
mike masters is a clout baby
I have worked with Radney in the D unit had dealing with him on cases and to tell you the truth he is a decent boss. He listen to what you had to say, very articulate, just my opinion but we could do worst. Think about this we could never get 2 P.O. in the same room to agree, everyone has there own agenda and no matter who the next Police Supt. is, the mayor still pulls the strings.
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You were or are a detective? I'll bet your reports are a joy to read. No wonder no one gets convicted.
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I wonder how you can attack my character and give a opinion when you know nothing about me, my work load, my clear up or what I did in court? Write about something you know about because it is not me and by the way have another drink
Re: Ramsey
Rahm & Ramsey
Anonymous said...
Mike Masters is a well educated young leader. Give him a chance on his own, he wants what is best for the department.
3/11/2011 07:04:00 AM
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OK. if you say you are Mike then you are. Hey Mike I always knew you read this blog. Keep telling yourself that you are and even YOU might believe it some day.
Not A Cop
Rahm should check out a fella working in the Clerks office now.His name is Ed Kantor.Used to be C.P.D and left as a Lt.Dont know the curcumstances around his leaving.This guy was the whole package when he was the cops.Street smart,intellegent and the type of person who earned respect.If you were kicking in a door you had to remind him that the Sgt.wasnt suppose to be the first one through the door.Neverr spoke of his educational accomplishments which were many.He was definitely a man who thought outside the box and would voice his ideas.Perhaps thats why he left.
3/12/2011 11:32:00 AM
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Oh please!? Not that guy! He left the sand lot with his ball and bat when he didn't get his way. We can do much better.
Anonymous said...
The Japanese are not disgusting like we are--you leave a camera/phone on a counter at a store and return an hour later, the phone/camera is still there. We are a repulsive, arrogant nation.
3/11/2011 07:15:00 PM
Shut the fuck up, Obama. This country saved the world more than once and is still the best place on the planet. Just because Democrats let savages get out of control in the cities doesn't make us bad overall. Why the fuck don't you just move out so you can be with "decent" people somewhere else?
3/12/2011 03:50:00 AM
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Spending many years in the art field, and dealing with the Japanese and their translators, they called us PIGS and a FILTHY SOCIETY... So much they would hire their own busses so they didn't have an American driver. They wore masks and gloves so they didnt have to shake our hands or breath what they perceived to be AMERICAN AIR.......
Between 6 months in Japan and another 6 months in China, I learned much about both cultures including speaking some of it. WE are not like in Japan AT ALL.........
I feel for the victims of the quake and now the nuclear reactors. LIFE IS LIFE and all are precious........ But boy we all need to get a perspective on what the rest of the world thinks of us UGLY, PIG, FILTHY, LOW CLASS AMERICANS. And that is the nicest thing I have heard out of the Japanese.
And before anyone comes up about Okinawa, they don't consider themselves Japanese, they consider themselves OCCUPIED.......
God save the world.
I think Ramsey or Radney would actually both wind up doing a good job. From what I know, they both have a lot of common sense; something that is lacking in the upper eschelon lately.
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