Awards Luncheon
- Chicago police Sgt. Jason Kaczynski and Officer Kimberly Thorp were on desk duty, both recovering from medical issues, when the sound of gunfire ripped through the police facility on 61st Street last July.
Thorp was outside first. She spotted another officer taking cover behind a squad car, then she took aim at the gun-wielding man advancing toward her amid a spray of bullets.
Close behind, with weapon drawn, Kaczynski fired several shots as he passed through the station's open door, striking the gunman in the chest.
What the two officers did not realize immediately was that Officer Thor Soderberg had been mortally wounded in the parking lot moments earlier. The man they encountered outside the facility was Bryant Brewer, who was charged with Soderberg's murder and is awaiting trial.
There really ought to be a listing of all the recognized winners along with a narrative of their actions. That by itself would be a morale booster. In any event, congrats to all the awardee,
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
65 Comments:
Good job Jason you should be honored. I wish you the best.
Stumpy
Very nicely done today, was on stage short shanks was emotional believe it or not
good job Jay
jason was a great cop in 006, i learned how to be the REAL POLICE from him. congrets guys Thor worked 613 on 3rd watch back then and RIP buddy you are missed.
Went to the ceremony. Good job by all. I did notice that one officer did not shake Daleys hand. (Way to go!)
There is such a thing on the Intranet.
Heroes all.
but why was EB late? Couldn't even sneak to tthe stage because he was on wide screen.
There is video of that encounter and should be made into a training video for the department to see, but that would make sense and will not happen.
Would it really bost moral? I dont think it would after reading a few that were certianly not deserving but we all know who their clout is. Or the ones where the sergeant puts himself on the paper too. Don't get me wrong, there were 70 awards given out, thats a lot of brave men and women, and i am proud of all the deserving ones. btw nice job sgt kaczynski and officer thorp.
nice job
Sgt.Kaczynski is one of the ten semi-finalists in the "Top Cop" Award with the finalist to be chosen on 12 May in Washington DC during Police Week.
He is also recognized and receiving an award from PAPA at their awards banquet.
Nice job by all!
RIP all of our brothers in blue.
Let me get this right--they ran TOWARD the gunfire? Unlike our last leader?
congrats to the award winners and rip officer soderberg
This year the ceremony was moving beyond words! Its amazing sometimes to hear the things we go thru in the name of peace and not only perservere but come back for more. Congrats to all the recipients!! And thank you to the officers that worked tirelessly to make that ceremony happen.
Wow there was this one hero down there who got three awards. What a worker!
I thought that these officers would have received the Carter Harrison Lambert Tree award, but then again, I am uncertain of the criteria. Regardless, a job well done officers! You’re actions and the actions of other officers conveyed at the ceremony made me proud to wear the same uniform.
Agreed now if it was 70 Officers arrested for something all 70 names would have been listed.
BOTH examples of the revered title...
"Chicago's Finest"
Good luck in DC with the awards.
Top Cops!
While this was the first year I was not honored at the event, I attended, and showed my support and congratulations to all of the deserving awardees. What an impressive group of Officers, none more than the young lad who received 3 AOV, wow — you're truly a legend. Kim Thorpe, excellent job, and you give a mean haircut too. Those three of you from the Area 2 task force, you bring chuckles where ever you go, great job lads. Glad you are healed up. Finally, I also want to thank all of those who keep bringing up my name for this job and that, it is humbling, but please do not campaign for me. I will let my work record, exams scores, and treatment of my troops speak for me. And for the record, it was not Yankee games, it was the football Giants. Oh yes, I did not eat all the corned beef either Myron.
Nice job by all!!
Iw was a wonderful ceremony. Congrads to all the recipients. To those we a lost, you will always be in our prayers.
The only downside all day was the Powers Award. How in the world can that political hack, Deputy SERGEANT Keating walk up there and receive ANY award. A political flunky his entire life. He has received far more that he ever deserved from this job already. The department should be ashamed of themselves to have given this goof an award.
To the real police who gave the ultimate sacrifice, God Bless you and RIP.
congrats to all. hats off to the copper who had the balls to brush off daley
OT...you might want to run a topic...
Wbbm bottom feeder goes after CPD officer and court workers...... where did Savni park his Wbbm truck????????
"That was news to Chicago Police Officer Mike Madigan.
He admits he doesn’t ticket cars with uniforms in the window."
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/05/06/2-investigators-civilian-motorists-get-a-free-ride-with-cop-shirts-on-the-dash/
Not trying to be a downer. But it's pathetic that the majority of the time you recieve one of these "outstanding" police awards, it's generaly accompanied by a law suit.
Good job Jay. You always were the REAL police.
I know Jason K took the shot and put down the animal and good on you brother, but let us not forget Kim Thoorp who was the first out the door and sending rounds down range saving Caseys ass. Kim great good, way to step up.
Pirate
7 shot in englewood last night, one of them was a homicide. not a bad start to the weekend...
True Hero's. Geat work
THAT WOULD BE A WORTHY HONOR. HAVE THOSE TYPE OF AWARD POSTED IN THE DISTRICT WALL
INSTEAD OF ALL THOSE SILLY PICS OF COMMANDER AND OLD RETIRED WHITE SHIRTS HUNG ON THE WALL LIKE THEY R HEROES OR ROLE MODELS..
All the best to you, Jason! Always a great cop, always a top Sgt. to your troops. I hope you get Lt. bars in this new administration. Hopefully McCarthy will make some sense of the travesty that has become 'merit'
promotions.
Congrats to the officers, you reacted with bravery and courage and I bet you didn't even think about it. You just did it. Now can we please get our police parking lots secured. Walking to and from my car every day in 15, I am conctantly running into shit heads using our lot as a short cut so they don't have to walk an extra block. It's gonna happen again but let's just sit back and take the wait and see approach. Then when it does happen all the clout babies in charge can point the finger and say why wasn't something done. Sounds like the liberal approach to things, let the shit hit the fan then take action.
Not to take anything away from any of the other award winners. But I really thought that the Sgt & Officer who subdued the jagbag that killed Thor should have gotten the top award. Not seeing how they give this award to officers who fire upon an offender, miss him, and in the end he gets away??
Sgt.Kaczynski is one of the ten semi-finalists in the "Top Cop" Award with the finalist to be chosen on 12 May in Washington DC during Police Week.
He is also recognized and receiving an award from PAPA at their awards
banquet.
Nice job by all!
5/07/2011 08:12:00
WRONG! Both Sgt Kaczynski and PO Thorp ARE getting the award. Its a done deal.
fop take out a full page add protesting mayor daley getting free body guard detail at taxpayer expense , he'll be a private citizen may 16 , 2011
let him call 911 or get a security system installed , he'll be making $180,000 a yr plus $50,000 speaking fees
let mayor rahm know we are against this detail
Terry Hillard reminded all of us that the Chicago Police Department is one of the best in the WORLD. I am a 20 year member and 3rd generation on this job. It made me proud to hear these words from such a good man. Hopefully the new Superintendent will be mindful of this and only look to enhance what is already good and get rid of what is not.
As an attendee and fellow P.O., I was filled with emotion and Pride that the people who received the awards were truly Heroes who deserved Great Recognition! Despite all the Bullshit within the Dept. I am Proud to say I am a member of the same Chicago Police Department as these fine Officers!
How about beside the bullshit award a week off with pay now that would be "change we could believe in"!
Again:
NOTHING HELD AT THE ACADEMY SHOULD COST ANY OFFICER ANY AMOUNT OF $$.
This is private BS from this stupid wanna be barbie doll:
HELLO NEW SUP
HELLO DEB KIRBY
HELLO HOWIE
Why does this BS continue.
Who is getting a kick back?
Check out "Three Day hand to Hand Combatives for Law Enforcement Course" on Women's Tactical Association
Karen Bartuch
Time: June 8, 2011 at 9am to June 10, 2011 at 3pm
Location: CPD Education and Training Division
Organized By: Karen Bartuch
Event Description:
Class Overview:This class is focused on improving reaction time, enhancing the power of strikes and combat mindset. When you finish this class you will be better prepared for the fight both mentally and physically.
This class is designed for DT instructors or law enforcement officers wanting to add to their hand to hand toolbox.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Principles Power point & Basic strikes
* Open hand
* Basic Punch
* Edged Hand
* Debrief on how to generate more power and effective penetration with strikes and how they relate to fighting principles
* BREAK
* Interview stance and mind set behind the stance
* Applying strikes to target points and the importance of a combat mind set
* LUNCH
* Apply strikes, stance, and target points to your weapon retention
* Debrief, questions and fine tune students until they are comfortable
Day 2: Debrief and questions from day 1
* Control locks
* Cuffing
* BREAK
* Car Extractions
* LUNCH
* Scenarios
* Debrief and questions
Day 3: Debrief Prior 2 days and questions
* Getting to your feet
* Weapon take aways with scenarios
* Edge weapon tactics
* Debrief Principles and questions
* Seminar Reviews from students
* Hand out certificates of completion from HCTS
* Lunch with the students (optional)
Class Details:Dates: June 8th thru 10th, 2011.Time: Classes run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Chicago Police Education and Training Division
1300 W. JacksonChicago Illinois 60607
Class Size: Limited to forty students, so register early!
Tuition: $250 per student
Someone needs to make sure she is either RDO, CU8, PDay, BFD, or Furlough on these dates for all this training that she has scheduled on the WTA website.
There is an awful lot of time off of work for her 'side job"
God bless the CPD. though i was horribly saddened at Thor's death, i am immensely proud of the PO and the SGT.
Congrats Jason and Kim!! A helluva job!! Great people!
O.T. You probably didn’t know that, as a student at DePaul University in the 1960s, the mayor served in the Marine Reserves.
Daley was a member of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48, which, as one member would recall, “was very large and composed almost entirely of guys who joined to avoid the draft. These guys were my age, but had college degrees and good jobs.”
This Saturday, the Armed Forces Council of Chicago will host “A Tribute to Mayor Daley” at Soldier Field -- not for his military service, but for his support of cadet and Junior ROTC programs in the Chicago Public Schools. Chicago has the largest JROTC program in the nation, both in total cadets and schools. All four branches of the service – Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines – operates a public school in Chicago. In addition, there are nine military high schools run by the Chicago School District, and 10,000 students enrolled in JROTC programs.
Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Daley-To-Be-Honored-For-Military-Academies-121223399.html#ixzz1LiV2CqDe
I attended the awards ceremony and I was proud to honor the heroes on this job, but I was shocked to see the majority of the people in the room give the head of the Daley Crime Family a standing ovation. I didn't join them, and I have no regrets.
7 shot in englewood last night, one of them was a homicide. not a bad start to the weekend...
5/07/2011 01:24:00 PM
you, sir, are a mind reader.
Chalkie
thought that these officers would have received the Carter Harrison Lambert Tree award, but then again, I am uncertain of the criteria. Regardless, a job well done officers! You’re actions and the actions of other officers conveyed at the ceremony made me proud to wear the same uniform.
It's a separate ceremony from the annual recognition ceremony. The Carter Harrison/Lambert Tree awards are given out at City Hall. The top award at the recognition ceremony (held at the Chicago Hilton)is the Police Medal.
Anonymous said...
Sgt.Kaczynski is one of the ten semi-finalists in the "Top Cop" Award with the finalist to be chosen on 12 May in Washington DC during Police Week.
He is also recognized and receiving an award from PAPA at their awards
banquet.
Nice job by all!
5/07/2011 08:12:00
WRONG! Both Sgt Kaczynski and PO Thorp ARE getting the award. Its a done deal.
5/07/2011 03:21:00 PM
WRONG! (Lighten up Francis)
It was my oversight in that I failed to include PO Kim Thorpe in my original post. No slight intended.
BOTH are 'Top Cops' as far as I'm concerned.
However, it's not a 'done deal.'
Jason and Kim are, as stated, semi-finalists in the Top Cop Award ceremony.
Like the Academy Awards, just the nomination alone is an honor.
(These ten semi-finalists are dwindled down from a large number of submissions from throughout the entire U.S.)
Then, on 12 May during the 'Top Cop' ceremony in D.C. each of the ten nominees, represented by a member of the Screen Actors Guild who played a role as a law enforcement officer in a TV series or movie have their submission reviewed in front of the audience.
Then at the conclusion, ONE member is chosen from that group as the (2011) "Top Cop," a segment of 'Police Week' in Washington D.C.
Thanks to all who honor 'ALL' the heroes of law enforcement, whether in attendance at the National Memorial or in prayers or spirit.
Good Luck to Kim and Jason, truly "Chicago's Finest."
See ya' in D.C.
O'V(r)
Someone needs to make sure she is either RDO, CU8, PDay, BFD, or Furlough on these dates for all this training that she has scheduled on the WTA website.
There is an awful lot of time off of work for her 'side job"
5/07/2011 06:28:00 PM
I believe she has lots of time. She hit the Medical.
Both Jason and Kim are true heroes. They are everything right on this job. They heard the shots and with disregard for their own safety they engaged a savage on a murderous rampage and stopped him and protected a officer being fired on. They are true heroes and should be recognized as such. You guys make me proud to be the Chicago Police
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Someone needs to make sure she is either RDO, CU8, PDay, BFD, or Furlough on these dates for all this training that she has scheduled on the WTA website.
There is an awful lot of time off of work for her 'side job"
5/07/2011 06:28:00 PM
Hope the new boss McCarthy will see through her bullshit,and why is she working for a company obviously getting paid to advertise her special "skills"? What exempts will be demoted thanks McCarthy take out the trash!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Iw was a wonderful ceremony. Congrads to all the recipients. To those we a lost, you will always be in our prayers.
The only downside all day was the Powers Award. How in the world can that political hack, Deputy SERGEANT Keating walk up there and receive ANY award. A political flunky his entire life. He has received far more that he ever deserved from this job already. The department should be ashamed of themselves to have given this goof an award.
To the real police who gave the ultimate sacrifice, God Bless you and RIP.
5/07/2011 11:52:00 AM
keating is connected to daley family. old man daley used to take keating fishing as a young lad along with richie
Congratulations to Jason and Kim on a job well done! True American heroes in every sense of the word. Good luck in DC!!!
Anonymous said...
Again:
NOTHING HELD AT THE ACADEMY SHOULD COST ANY OFFICER ANY AMOUNT OF $$.
This is private BS from this stupid wanna be barbie doll:
HELLO NEW SUP
HELLO DEB KIRBY
HELLO HOWIE
Why does this BS continue.
Who is getting a kick back?
Check out "Three Day hand to Hand Combatives for Law Enforcement Course" on Women's Tactical Association
Karen Bartuch
Time: June 8, 2011 at 9am to June 10, 2011 at 3pm
Location: CPD Education and Training Division
Organized By: Karen Bartuch
Event Description:
Class Overview:This class is focused on improving reaction time, enhancing the power of strikes and combat mindset. When you finish this class you will be better prepared for the fight both mentally and physically.
This class is designed for DT instructors or law enforcement officers wanting to add to their hand to hand toolbox.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Principles Power point & Basic strikes
* Open hand
* Basic Punch
* Edged Hand
* Debrief on how to generate more power and effective penetration with strikes and how they relate to fighting principles
* BREAK
* Interview stance and mind set behind the stance
* Applying strikes to target points and the importance of a combat mind set
* LUNCH
* Apply strikes, stance, and target points to your weapon retention
* Debrief, questions and fine tune students until they are comfortable
Day 2: Debrief and questions from day 1
* Control locks
* Cuffing
* BREAK
* Car Extractions
* LUNCH
* Scenarios
* Debrief and questions
Day 3: Debrief Prior 2 days and questions
* Getting to your feet
* Weapon take aways with scenarios
* Edge weapon tactics
* Debrief Principles and questions
* Seminar Reviews from students
* Hand out certificates of completion from HCTS
* Lunch with the students (optional)
Class Details:Dates: June 8th thru 10th, 2011.Time: Classes run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Chicago Police Education and Training Division
1300 W. JacksonChicago Illinois 60607
Class Size: Limited to forty students, so register early!
Tuition: $250 per student
To: anonymous
From: anonymous
Subject: wta training
This is additional training offered to members of the wta. they get instructers to train women and a few select men(men part is a joke about male members). this is out of pocket training not given by the department. they are using the academy as a host location. however if you seek to hone your tactical skills an organization geared towards men is available. illinois tactical officers association is a great organization that offers great training. it's run by police for police. if you want to start an association within the department then go ahead. these women do it for themselves. dont knock them for doing something to better themselves.
Iw was a wonderful ceremony. Congrads to all the recipients. To those we a lost, you will always be in our prayers.
The only downside all day was the Powers Award. How in the world can that political hack, Deputy SERGEANT Keating walk up there and receive ANY award. A political flunky his entire life. He has received far more that he ever deserved from this job already. The department should be ashamed of themselves to have given this goof an award.
To the real police who gave the ultimate sacrifice, God Bless you and RIP.
5/07/2011 11:52:00 AM
He was Daily's guy all the way. Daily made the phone call to get him exempt himself. True story
This is additional training offered to members of the wta. they get instructers to train women and a few select men(men part is a joke about male members). this is out of pocket training not given by the department. they are using the academy as a host location. however if you seek to hone your tactical skills an organization geared towards men is available. illinois tactical officers association is a great organization that offers great training. it's run by police for police. if you want to start an association within the department then go ahead. these women do it for themselves. dont knock them for doing something to better themselves.
5/08/2011 03:06:00 PM
It would be so bad, but KB has fucked over many cops! Not to mention she is a complete goof and DOES NOT HAVE THE SKILL SET TO TRAIN ANYTHING. Just think she has a badge and gun, when most PO's know she cannot be trusted with a stop sign and whistle.
As a citizen, nothing pleases us more than when a POS gets shot by the cops. Aside naturally from the death of a fine officer, our only other regret is Sgt. Jason wasn't able to punch the ticket permanently. But good work and thanks to both of you. Most of us are very pleased with the work you do even when you write us for being a little heavy on the pedal or a little late on a light.
Sgt Jason Kaczynski, Officer Kimberly Thorp and Officer Lynn Casey have already been selected as winners and will receive the National Top Cop Award in D.C. There are 10 incidents selected from all Law Enforcement agencies in the U.S. their's is one of them. All officer involved receive the honors. I know they won because the filming crew came to TRU and made a little re-enactment film of
the incident for the ceremony.
Hey KB why don't you teach JH how to use a tazer at your training. You are best buds aren't you? You have the same training don't you? WTA all the way. JH next time don't pass the tazer to someone else to shoot. What a complete waste of money and useless training. Pair of useless clowns and idiots you both. You give ladies on this job a BAD name.
Good Job Officers!
Anonymous said...
This is additional training offered to members of the wta. they get instructers to train women and a few select men(men part is a joke about male members). this is out of pocket training not given by the department. they are using the academy as a host location. however if you seek to hone your tactical skills an organization geared towards men is available. illinois tactical officers association is a great organization that offers great training. it's run by police for police. if you want to start an association within the department then go ahead. these women do it for themselves. dont knock them for doing something to better themselves.
5/08/2011 03:06:00 PM
NOt knocking anyone for trying to better themselves. It sjust seems that KB is the only one really getting anything out of all this, $$$$$.
The department needs to stop using the Academy as a Community CEnter and go back to using is as a training facility for ALL CPD members!
(ps. some of KB's classes cost as much as $450.00 to attend)
To the below poster...
Anonymous said...
Sgt Jason Kaczynski, Officer Kimberly Thorp and Officer Lynn Casey have already been selected as winners and will receive the National Top Cop Award in D.C. There are 10 incidents selected from all Law Enforcement agencies in the U.S. their's is one of them. All officer involved receive the honors. I know they won because the filming crew came to TRU and made a little re-enactment film of
the incident for the ceremony.
5/08/2011 09:31:00 PM
READ the post of 08:48.
(paraphrased)
ALL 'nominees' have their incidents reviewed in front of the audience with a TV/Movie rep as their sponsor.
ALL incidents are reenacted or TV file footage is used to portray their incidents.
The fact that the film crew was there does not make them a shoe-in, it's just part of the 'Top-Cop' event process.
(They all are 'top-cops' in my mind, however from the ten semi-finalists, they select one as the {2011} honoree.
Attend the National Memorial in DC during Police Week and you'll be 'better informed.'
Just Saying....
(Good luck to Chicago's Finest)
Sgt Kaczynski, and Officers Thorp and Casey have already won one of the "Top Cop" awards. Ten are selected from across the country. Each of the Top Ten winners is then flown to Washington, DC for the award ceremony on 12 May, 2011. This is a great program that is hosted by John Walsh and is sponsored by NAPO, of which the PBPA is a member. From this group of ten a "Top Cop" finalist is chosen, but each of the awardees is already a Top Cop winner. I will see them in D.C.
Sgt Robert Kirchner
President
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
He was Daily's guy all the way. Daily made the phone call to get him exempt himself. True story
5/08/2011 07:12:00 PM
Really!!!! "Daily's" guy. Gimme a break. You can't even spell Daley correctly, but you are right. We all know that he was Daley's guy. He has been hooked to the family for years. It still goes without saying that he doesn't deserve an award, except maybe a suckass award.
To: anonymous
From: anonymous
Subject: wta training
This is additional training offered to members of the wta. they get instructers to train women and a few select men(men part is a joke about male members). this is out of pocket training not given by the department. they are using the academy as a host location. however if you seek to hone your tactical skills an organization geared towards men is available. illinois tactical officers association is a great organization that offers great training. it's run by police for police. if you want to start an association within the department then go ahead. these women do it for themselves. dont knock them for doing something to better themselves.
Rent a gym for a host location! If the department is not running the training it shouldn't be held at the academy. Liability issues??
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