National Award
- A Chicago Police sergeant was honored at the White House Saturday evening for successfully capturing two assailants in an armed robbery in the Hermosa neighborhood late last year, a made-for-TV incident that also including freeing six victims – three of them children -- who had been bound with duct tape inside the store.
Srgt. Don Jerome, who works in the Grand Central district, received a TOP COPS award from the National Association of Police Organizations and was honored by both President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.
He was among 34 police officers from 10 different states honored by the Washington-based group.
Amazingly, the Tribune left the comment section open for this article. Not so amazingly, as of this posting, there isn't a single comment posted. All those so eager to bash the cops are rendered speechless by heroic actions it seems.
In any event, go see the entire story. It's a good read.
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
81 Comments:
Nice work, Sgt. Jerome!
Well kodos to the sgt but they are using him as a tool for their own personal gains. In a few weeks or months these people will really show you their true gratitude when your pension/healthcare/wages are cut.
Just had to get the "children" in there too so the NATO people will feel safe and have stories to tell eh?
Chattel.
Showcasing the cities chattel.
Congrats Sgt!
This is how officer should be representing themselves. Thank you sgt for showing us how it's done
Congrats to Sgt Jerome, was there that night. What he did was truly heroic.
Yeah, and if I remember correctly, the LAPA hack commander gave the sgt shit about not following protocol. Lucky in this day and age he didnt get suspended.
Don, I'm sure there are going to be bashers on here, but you absolutely deserve it! The accolades, not the bashing! I'm going to say that you get a merit LT spot out of this, and can be proud to have been one of the few who actually earned it. I can think of no other that deserves it more. Stay safe and thanks for making us all look just a little bit better!
Your old 3rd man on the car from 153, TF.
Good job but now a political Photo Op
Saw him in the front row behind Pres
Most comments on internet postings are like the crazy people in the Loop, who yell out bizarre nonsense to get attention. That includes mine.
Well, that "crashing through the storefront glass during a struggle" business does sound like something off of a cop show. Maybe the Trib readers did a quick scan and decided that it was actually a review of a TV program.
Anyway, I'm glad to know that Sgt. Jerome is out there. Many, many thanks.
Nothing more then Obama pandering for the police vote, stay tuned, next week he will be going after the felon vote and talking about the wrongs of profiling
Way to go super cop Don.
Good job Don, it is nice to see some positive press for a change.
Former Area 5 Det.
Nice work Sergeant....focusing on the job, not whining and worrying about anything but doing your job. Maybe your example can reflect in the rest of the CPD as they whine about everything going on around them, like me, they CHOSE to be cops fully aware of the risks from every angle including the dept and the City itself. Well done Sgt.... serve and protect thats what God put you here to do
When the call came out Jerome was only two blocks away.
GED will be gone as of the 6th period. The final plan of McCarthy will be in place right after NATO. Hear comes the hammer just wait!
Good work!
Great job Don! Glad your safe- Now bring on NATO.
OT More on pension reform. As the retirement age is raised watch for the city to become very aggressive on the wellness care. Other places have done this. Your old you develop a condition. They continue to make you come in for tests and tell you you aren't doing enough. They monitor what you eat drink etc. they can even make you quit a second job if they deem you are not sleeping enough. They eventually start charging you more for your health-care. They should call it compsat care. But it is a very real tactic.
You have honored us all Sgt!
Congratulations!
What a great guy. I worked for him for a few weeks when he was helping out in 15. Always backing officers up and taking care of jobs. He's a real cops cop. Congrats couldn't have happend to a better guy.
I would like to say "nice work" and "thank you for all you do" Also to ALL the men & women that are the "real police" and put their lives on the line every day to protect this city and it's citizens THANK YOU. There are people out here that know what you go thru & appreciate all that you do, and all the you sacrifice for us.
Signed
Just a citizen
Sometimes i feel that he is real. Like Don, i try to be like Don. Wanna be wanna be like Don. Be like Don. Be like Don.
I do not know if the department has recognized this sergeant for being selected as Top Cop. I am now retired. What I do know, is the department under previous superintendents and especially Hilliard, totally ignored every police officer who received an award from outside agencies especially NAPO. No recognition, nothing nada. When you go to these award presentation which are held every year in Washington DC, you will see the brass from every department in every state which has an officer honored, with the exception of Chicago. TV amd movie stars who play police officers always show up at the receptions to honor these fine officers along with city officials and mayors. But from this town and this department, nothing. Typical
Well kodos to the sgt but they are using him as a tool for their own personal gains. In a few weeks or months these people will really show you their true gratitude when your pension/healthcare/wages are cut.
Just had to get the "children" in there too so the NATO people will feel safe and have stories to tell eh?
Chattel.
Showcasing the cities chattel.
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What the hell are you talking about...really? Was it absolutely necessary that you post that? Congratulations Sarge. You represent the CPD in the best light.
Don is a stand up guy and a good boss. Shame he lost his tac team because he wasn't a suck ass and didn't conform to former DC Velez LAPA standards. Good for you Don! What do you have to say now Velez?
Well deserved for a hard working Srgt who is always out there in the middle of it all.
Congrats to you "around the corner" Jerome!
great job sgt... but i d take a pass on taking pics with police haters or shaking hands too.
Congrats Sgt., excellent job! Please stay safe out there.
That's why I stopped subcribing to the Trib.
Congrats and best wishes to the Sgt.
All because he was 'Don around the corner'. WTG DJ - proud of ya.
I saw a dozen comments and added one of my own.
None of the comments seemed negative; most were congratulatory, although a couple were a bit obscure. I need to call my fellow liberals who control EVERYTHING and tell them to get off their asses and get to destroying all that is good in the world.
World domination is HARD!
Awesome job, Sgt Jerome!!! I'm glad they are giving you the credit you are due.
Too bad it was awarded by this POS administration. Nice award, congrats, but it would have meant a lot more to be awarded by a respectable president, not this jackass and his cast of clowns. Rahm is probably taking credit for it anyway. Congrats Sarge!
"your wrong, the working man's the sucka"- C from Goodfellas
OT: just after NATO there is going to be big movement,primarily in 019 th dist. All management Sgts are going bye bye, half of all management PO's are going also......keep your your arms and feet in, enjoy the ride.....
Superfly, you've done us proud!
-One of your old 2568 team members
Anonymous said...
Don, I'm sure there are going to be bashers on here, but you absolutely deserve it! The accolades, not the bashing! I'm going to say that you get a merit LT spot out of this, and can be proud to have been one of the few who actually earned it. I can think of no other that deserves it more. Stay safe and thanks for making us all look just a little bit better!
Your old 3rd man on the car from 153, TF.
5/13/2012 04:18:00 AM
I wasn't there but would like to say nice job. But as far as a merit promotion just because he "did his job". Sorry I don't agree. There are many p.o.s who go above and beyond and make great pinches whether it be shooting, homicides, armed robberies etc and even those who were shot in the line of duty and no mention of a merit promotion because of it. One good arrest doesn't deserve a merit promotion especially to Lt.
Wow, Great job and congratulations. I live in the Hermosa Neighborhood and do not recall this... but I am very proud that you guys & girls (officers) put your butts on the line every day for us citizens. Now take down these Disciples & Latin Eagles and the neighborhood will be great again. Great job! Thank you again.
--- Citizen
no controversy = little interest = few comments
Congrats, Sarge. You deserve it!
"Chattel. Showcasing the cities chattel."
--5/13/2012 12:26:00 AM
Spit, spit, spit.
Boy, you Thayers are twisted-up, sick, hate-filled, defective individuals.
NATO will be over in a couple of days, but your miserable lives will go on and on.
Oh 3:33,
Quit being jealous. You obviously do not know the man otherwise you wouldn't say what you said. The sgt works harder than most guys on the watch, and we will freely admit that. The reason merit *should* exist is because coppers like him are in the extreme minority.
Way to go Don around the corner!!!!
To 5/13 @ 333.... This Sgt is probably the hardest working Sgt I have ever seen and would make you look like your in a coma! Don has been involved in more shit than most officers I have known in my more than 19 years on this job... This is just one of many,many heroic acts he has done recently... This guy is a great cop, leader and example of what a police officer should be. Thanks Don and keep being an inspiration to us all.
Good job, Sgt , I wish it was me
I wasn't there but would like to say nice job. But as far as a merit promotion just because he "did his job". Sorry I don't agree. There are many p.o.s who go above and beyond and make great pinches whether it be shooting, homicides, armed robberies etc and even those who were shot in the line of duty and no mention of a merit promotion because of it. One good arrest doesn't deserve a merit promotion especially to Lt.
Shut up Carlos Velez...you were jealous of Don because he earned all his promotions and all his awards....unlike you!!!
Don, I'm sure there are going to be bashers on here, but you absolutely deserve it! The accolades, not the bashing! I'm going to say that you get a merit LT spot out of this, and can be proud to have been one of the few who actually earned it. I can think of no other that deserves it more. Stay safe and thanks for making us all look just a little bit better!
Your old 3rd man on the car from 153, TF.
5/13/2012 04:18:00 AM
I wasn't there but would like to say nice job. But as far as a merit promotion just because he "did his job". Sorry I don't agree. There are many p.o.s who go above and beyond and make great pinches whether it be shooting, homicides, armed robberies etc and even those who were shot in the line of duty and no mention of a merit promotion because of it. One good arrest doesn't deserve a merit promotion especially to Lt.
Considering the supes drivers, people that work inside, and some that have never made a felony arrest make it every class, id have no problem with him making merit. At least he did something.
Thank you for representing all of us, Sgt. Jerome.
Maria Pena and Carlos Velez took a total of 9 unearned promotions between the two of them, without ever passing an exam. They did nothing to deserve them. They had the nerve to dump Don from tact to midnights and Velez even denied one of Don's awards before being over-ruled on that dumb decision. A big FUCK YOU goes out to the two biggest merit moochers on this department. Finally, one of the working police you step on every day gets a little recognition!!
I wasn't there but would like to say nice job. But as far as a merit promotion just because he "did his job". Sorry I don't agree. There are many p.o.s who go above and beyond and make great pinches whether it be shooting, homicides, armed robberies etc and even those who were shot in the line of duty and no mention of a merit promotion because of it. One good arrest doesn't deserve a merit promotion especially to Lt.
5/13/2012 03:33:00 PM
Use your head tough guy. They're going to make merit lieutenants whether you like it or not. 30%. That means somewhere around 10 merit spots, give or take one or two. Now who would you rather see get at least one of those merit spots? More quadruple merit hacks that NEVER did any police work such as C. Velez, M. Pena, B. West or would you rather see a sergeant who actually takes being the police seriously get that bump? An experienced Sergeant that tries to take care of his people and still be the police. Don comes off as arrogant a lot of the time, but you show my just ONE merit LT in the last 5 years that has anywhere near the street resume that he has. There isn't one. If he doesn't get the bump, it will be the biggest slap in the face to ANY worker of any rank out there because I can promise you, we are one more class of Velez's and West's from certain doom on this joke of a Department!
You better hope you meet the right people, because you sure as hell aren't going to be passing any promotional exams, even if they were giving them, genius.
So Travolta and the president are "on the down-low". So what! As long as Obama honors his promise of "hope and change" (for the better), I don't really care if he's a bestiality freak--as long as no animals are hurt or victims of PTSD.
Get your freak on! Anarchy NOW!
Congrats to Sgt. Jerome. Well done, sir.
World domination is HARD!
5/13/2012 12:28:00 PM
it's about the only thing hard, when it comes to liberals.
What do you have to say now Velez?
5/13/2012 11:14:00 AM
don't expect a verbal reply, his mouth is always full of someone's ......
"The working man's a sucka" comment:
Actually, it is from Bronx Tale, not Goodfellas. You mixed up your De Niro films.
When Don made Sgt he got sent to 019. It was a pleasure having a former working dick/cop to show us dogs how to handle the few homicides we had. Glad to see you still your still doing the job the way its supposed to. Be safe!
Sgt. Jerome is a great police officer. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty. He isn't afraid to answer jobs in the 30 sector (like some Sgt.). He doesn't enjoy lecturing to other officers as if he is a fucking know it all (like the Sgt. with the Irish accent). There are plenty of other good Sgt. in 025 who work with officers and NOT against them (like the Sgt. with the Irish accent).
You get your 'atta boys' from your superiors, not the public.
You can't expect a pat on the back every time you do your job correctly.
But I digress....hair-gels.
Nice Job !!!
Col. Ryan
no controversy = little interest = few comments
5/13/2012 04:26:00 PM
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No, jaded one.
Few comments = many of us dealing with Mother's Day today.
SRGT.?????????? Who in the hell took over SCC? Hearing the sound of a flushing toilet....SCC was once the top of the game, I for one will miss you.
RIP SCC
we also had a top cop award in '99' i think?
New York police pointed out there were 124 murders this year in the city through April 29, compared with 158 in Chicago -- which, with about 2.7 million people, has less than one-third of New York's population.
Anonymous said...
"your wrong, the working man's the sucka"- C from Goodfellas
5/13/2012 01:59:00 PM
"C" is from A Bronx Tale
"GED will be gone as of the 6th period."
I earned my GED fair & square. You can take that to the bank, too!
(Just try not to take it to Chase. They seem to be having some difficulties lately)
SRGT.?????????? Who in the hell took over SCC? Hearing the sound of a flushing toilet....SCC was once the top of the game, I for one will miss you.
RIP SCC
5/13/2012 10:04:00 PM
Gee, thanks so much for your concern.
Now if you notice, the "Srgt." portion of the post is in italics. That means we've quoted it from somewhere else.
And if you click on the link provided right at the top of the post, you see it goes to the Tribune website.
So all that means what now asshat?
Oh yeah - the Tribune reporter fucked it up and the editor let it go through. Since we aren't paid to correct the Trib's fuck ups, we just post the article as they published it.
However, we are allowed to make fun of your ignorance....that part comes free of charge, dumbass.
Ive known the Sgt. since he was a patrolman. I can honestly say he genuinely cares about the officers-he helped me when i really needed it and probably didnt deserve it..he went out on a limb for me when i was wrong..and never said a single word about it. A class act
signed grateful
Stop diminishing what the man did. It was a heroic act. He deserves the recognition.
R.I.P. CTA special
last day 27 May!
4th & 5th watch to continue until further notice.
New York police pointed out there were 124 murders this year in the city through April 29, compared with 158 in Chicago -- which, with about 2.7 million people, has less than one-third of New York's population.
5/13/2012 10:58:00 PM
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Yeah, well, take NYC numbers with a grain of salt. They use COMPSTAT, too, you know.
Hell, they PERFECTED the numbers game.
Nice work Don....glad you came out on top...It could have been very ugly!
We talked in Jewel (Foster/Pulaski) and you were second guessing yourself on not shooting. I am just glad your around to talk about it!
CONGRATS!
Stay safe bro!
SL 017
Congratulations Sgt.!
And Thank You to all who wear the CPD uniform.
.....a citizen
"Srgt".......Well I guess you told me alright! Just a bit too defensive, it seems. I still love you! XOXOXO
Don good job but you need to learn how to shoot from behind the 3 point line.....The play is to me....
Congratulations to Sgt Don Jerome. This makes two Sgts being honored at NAPO'S Top Cop awards ceremony in the last two years. Last year it was Sgt Jason Kuzcinski. Don will also be recognized for his valor at the Sgt's Association's September pizza meeting. He will also be put in for the : Police Officer of the Year Award: from the Illinois PBPA. Sgt Kuzcinski also won this award last October.
Sgt Robert Kirchner
PastPresident
Chicago Police Sgt's Association
PB&PA Unit 156A
Good job!!!!
what about that group f englewood coppers that arrested that scum bag that killed 7 family members,and tried to kill several others in the process!they even got led to murder weapon!case cleared in two hours after it happened just over border in 008!national news!NO NOMINATION FOR THEM?
Sounds like the good Sgt is over qualified for the position of LT.
I guess Chicago is Homicide city nationwide...check that out...
There were far more heroic acts in 012 and 017 last year. A copper's life saved and bad guys shot. Great job, but not Top Cop material. Sorry if the truth hurts, but it's still the honest truth.
Don Jerome was dumped from his team because he wasn't Spanish. 025 was to become the new 014. That was a shame.
Good work Don, as usual.
Congrats Sgt. Jerome! You were a good sgt. when you were in 007! Glad to hear you are still doing well!
Beat 745
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