Not Amused by a Prank?
An apparent prankster or pranksters have been at work at a Morgan Park neighborhood police station, loosening lugnuts on squad cars there and plunking a large piece of concrete spray-painted with an anarchy symbol in the station parking lot.
"It weighs every bit of 50 pounds," said a Morgan Park District officer. "It's a big hunk of concrete found in the middle of the parking lot."
An officer discovered it Thursday morning at the station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave. on the Far South Side, and it was blocking some lanes of the lot. A white spray-painted "anarchy A" symbol was found on each side of the concrete block, which is about 15 inches by 15 inches and 8 inches thick, said the officer.
Authorities have no idea who placed it there. Officers carried it into the station, inventoried the concrete and developed a police report on the incident, the officer said.
And that's not all, the officer reported.
"We've come across four cars with lug nuts either removed or loosened," in the lot, said the officer, who said the latest was discovered today.
"The first one was last week and then there's been two or three more – today and yesterday," according to the officer, who said it could be extremely dangerous and cause a wheel to fall off.
The Morgan Park District Commander yesterday ordered a check on all their squad cars, the officer said. No arrests have been made and the boulder did not cause any damage.
A video camera is set up at the lot, but because of newly bloomed leaves, its view is obstructed. So police stationed one officer to watch the lot, the officer said.
This isn't some sort of game - these are probing security weak spots and the anarchists just discovered a bunch of them. Cameras non-functional or in this case, operationally unusable; endangering the lives of police officers and the general public by deliberate effort in the cases of the loosened lug nuts; seeing if anyone notices them carrying a "calling card" the size of a car tire and leaving it in plain view in a police parking lot.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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What's an "anarchy symbol" look like?
"...these are probing security weak spots and the anarchists just discovered a bunch of them. Cameras non-functional or in this case, operationally unusable; endangering the lives of police officers and the general public by deliberate effort in the cases of the loosened lug nuts; seeing if anyone notices them carrying a "calling card" the size of a car tire and leaving it in plain view in a police parking lot."
Weren't these and other security issues resolved after J-Fed had the Secret Service do a security survey on our facilities?
Once again, a study that the taxpayers paid for (like Booz-Allen, Morale & Stress Survey, et. al.), but the results completely ignored.
Why do they even waste time and tax money with these surveys if the recommendations are going to be ignored when they don't like what they hear.
These f-ing a-holes couldn't care less about our safety! It's all for appearances sake.
Well they said on the radio today that there were only going to be some minor inconveniences due to this NATO thing. You know they told us all that from the very beginning long time ago they said. Minor inconveniences.
Every copper here should invest in several cases of bottled water to keep at home for their families. You never know what might happen, but it's a simple, inexpensive item that could make all the difference in the world if something really bad were to happen. I'm not saying go full on survivalist/prepper, but it's a damn good idea to be minimally prepared.
Just don't buy it in Chicago to avoid the extra tax.
I am very worried about what these assholes have planned for our city. PLEASE watch each other's backs and use restraint. I pray not a single officer suffers a scratch from these losers.
"prank" fuck the media... if one of these squads were going above 30mph with the lug nutz off on one of the front tires, it is going to fly off and that car is gonna flip over..... sad part is, a lot of P.O.'s are still not taking this shit seriously either...think the anarchist are just some harmless punk rockers with mohawks riding skateboards that might break out window or tag,,,WAKE THE FUCK UP
This is so frightening. Please be safe Officers!
pay attention when coming and leaving work...IF ANYONE IS THE LOT THAT SHOULD NOT BE--- LOCK THEM UP
FYI, R Man will just tell you to take the lugs from other wheels to make sure there are at least three on each wheel.
Endangering an officer's safety is hillarious. Come on. What's wrong with a little mischief? Don't you remember American Graffiti?
We have cameras everywhere, and we can't get numerous cameras in our lots that view all areas?
Anyone looking for weak spots in the CPD need only check under the gold braided visor of the majority of our exempts and it will be abundantly clear where the problems begin and end!
There are VERY FEW of them that are actually thoroughly qualified and battle tested to lead the troops into these NATO protests.
Personally, I wouldn't let them lead me into a pillow fight!
OT message for new recruits/those who recently graduated.
Sat, May 05 was the 15yr Anniversary for class 97-2. When we were in the academy we were told several things including:
the odds are one of us would be shot and killed and that one of us would probably wind up in prison. Sadly what we were told was right. There were approximately 120 in that graduating class. One officer, Michael Ceriale, was killed in the line of duty. Another officer, Brenda Sexton, was killed at home in a domestic dispute by her spouse. And at least one other officer I know was shot, and luckily lived, in the no-longer-existent Rockwell Gardens. (I apologize if I am forgetting any others here) Then there are the ones in prison. Broderick Jones is in federal prison. Former police officer John Bruzinski avoided prison by exposing the SOS scandal and wearing a wire in order to save his own ass and he quit the job. Today, Sun, May 6th, is St. Judes. Before you know it you will be marching and you will have 15 years on....because like they said in the academy, time flies by. Be safe out there and do your job with pride and integrity so you can proudly march after your 15 year anniversary.
Good luck, and be safe.
97-2B
You should watch the videos of the Seatle May Day parade. These guys are organized. They have look outs, hooded destroyers, videopersons, and supporters which are all in the crowd as the mayhem goes on. We are fat,happy, and have to react to them. Keep your head on a swivel and expect the unexpected.
We have some pretty loose lug nuts running this outfit.
Endangering an officer's safety is hillarious. Come on. What's wrong with a little mischief? Don't you remember American Graffiti?
American Graffiti was a movie you asshole. A carefully controlled stunt. You want to be walking on the sidewalk when a squad car loses a tire at even 25 miles-an-hour? A 60 pound missile of steel and rubber bouncing off your skull might knock some sense into it. Hopefully your child isn't walking next to you when it happens.
Asshat.
Wanna bet Andy "So what I talk funny" Thayer will not be around for a while after the shit hits the fan in Chicago. These evil corrupt bastards could care less who gets hurt or killed. Sounds almost like our city "leaders" doesn't it.
Seriously, the media calls it a fucking prank??? That is behavior likely to cause death or serious bodily harm--a tire flying off in the middle of a chase or to a call could cause an accident that takes out innocent civilians and cause delayed response to someone at a hot call--THAT'S A PRANK??? Fucking media.
Scc, I think you're getting sensitive in your old age. I took that as sarcasm.
The reality is what do they have to lose? Even if they're caught, no real charges would be brought against them--we've become a nation of pansy asses. Don't want to infringe on their first amendment rights!
Park the cars in the stations then there will be six cameras,four microphones and 200 spys watching and listening. If you glue passcards Inside the windshield we won't even have to slow down.
What happened to STATION SECURITY?
They would process them right at the hospital or the morgue? And they wouldn't need x-rays to find those lugnuts in his colon from either direction.
Better not, they will
Get those gel head knee pad troops that couldn't protect the mayors bathroom door or the old mayors detail and we'll have to park in Wisconsin?
Need police on the streets and one is stationed in the lot? WTF?
--No Cop Here
Where's Air one? It should be up watching various police locations using its special night vision equipment.
You can bet if the "pranks" had been pulled in the Tribune employee parking lot the paper would have been screaming about it and demanding something be done immediately. They'd be reporting it as as crimes of trespassing, criminal trespass to auto, and criminal damage to property. They wouldn't think it was funny then. Once again it's nothing but double standards with the police coming out on the bottom.
The real issue is that Chicago streets are simmering, and long overdue for riots. If downtown goes up for grabs & all of our police officers are battling anarchists downtown, it's the neighborhoods that will be pillaged by the local element, with no police resources to stop them. Prepare your family, maybe nothing will happen, but what if ....?
tick tock tick tock......
SCC, check your sarcasm meter, I thinks it's miscalibrated.
Great turn out for St Jude. Mayor came too. Thank you. Say what you want, ill give him credit for coming. Daley chickened out.
I was driving a Tahoe when the tire came off....luckily I had just pulled out of the lot,and not to an in progress call! I was NOT amused by the "prank" !!!!!
I just viewed this story on the Tribune website. Apparently someone with half a brain over there edited the article to read:
A vandal or vandals have been at work at a Morgan Park neighborhood police station, loosening lugnuts on squad cars there and plunking a large piece of concrete spray-painted with an anarchy symbol in the station parking lot.
At least they're calling the offenders "vandals" now instead of "pranksters" lol.
Seriously what is wrong with the fuckin media?? Why do they have such hatred for the police that they would originally call this a "prank"? Would it still be a prank if a squad car is driving down Western Ave and the tire flew off and the car crashed into a mother and her young children standing on a street corner?? I mean, come on, media! This doesn't just endanger the police officers' lives, it also endangers the general public maybe even moreso.
Also, loosening or removing the lugnuts has ONE purpose~ to cause someone to get hurt or killed plain and simple. If they had simply slashed the tires, that would simply be damage to property, but this is far more sinister. Fuck these anarchist jag-offs.
This is what should happen: ALL the citizens of Chicago should go out on the streets with the Chicago Police Officers and join with them in showing these protesters the exit door. We all need to stand together WITH the police and show these people that they can't come here and wreak havoc in our city!
T-shirts should be printed up so the police know whos on their side and know that we're there to help them and support them against these assholes. Who's with me??
5/06/2012 12:09:00 AM
Google is your friend.
I went to St Jude today and was actually impressed with the mayor being THERE and shaking hands with the troops. Like him or not, I respect the fact he showed up.
stop making a mountain out of a mole hill. we are the police, you deal with this shit everyday, now your scared? maybe its time for a hard look at your careers.Its not the social event that most think it is when you report to work. Its the real deal, and guess what- you might have to put your hands on someone and actually fight them. Hope you dont break a nail !!
Speaking of messing with the police. On Saturday 05 05 12, a police officer's locker was broken into at the former Bally's (now LA Fitness) on Cumberland Ave.
The thief stole the money out of the officer's wallet, but, left his star, ID, and wallet.
Don't leave anything of importance in your lockers at LA Fitness on Cumberland Ave. anymore.
Sure glad the Secret Service saw the problem and took the G8 summit to Maryland.
"...these are probing security weak spots and the anarchists just discovered a bunch of them."
--5/06/2012 12:13:00 AM
This "testing, probing" talk is from Occupy, repeated again and again. It's not like they've put the station on a secret checklist and are going to come back 500 strong or something. You won't see these two guys again. Bust a window and run.
In a city of 3 1/2 million, they put an estimated 800 - 1000 propeller-hat loons on the street for the Great International May Day Workers' Something.
They are a lot bigger on other people's web logs then they are on the street.
That said -- if this city ever stops its weird sleepwalking, anyone caught on city property tampering with emergency responders' equipment in an effort to disable it and possibly cause a fatal accident (on a roadway "involved in interstate commerce") should be brought up on Federal charges of domestic terrorism.
Time for some real "zero tolerance." What the f**k kind of sick, maladaptive society puts up signs in the Post Office that old ladies should turn in their expired heart medicine, while ignoring things like this?
I'm sure all the newer districts have cameras in the lots that can be monitored by an officer at the desk right?
None of that new state of the art equipment could be non functioning already right? And if it were surely the department would fix it pronto right?
This department is a fucking joke.
Loose LugNuts and Cinder Blockheads ?
Them be The Exempts.
Carry on - Stay calm.
OT message for new recruits/those who recently graduated.
Sat, May 05 was the 15yr Anniversary for class 97-2. When we were in the academy we were told several things including: the odds are one of us would be shot and killed and that one of us would probably wind up in prison. Sadly what we were told was right. There were approximately 120 in that graduating class. One officer, Michael Ceriale, was killed in the line of duty. Another officer, Brenda Sexton, was killed at home in a domestic dispute by her spouse. And at least one other officer I know was shot, and luckily lived, in the no-longer-existent Rockwell Gardens. (I apologize if I am forgetting any others here) Then there are the ones in prison. Broderick Jones is in federal prison. Former police officer John Bruzinski avoided prison by exposing the SOS scandal and wearing a wire in order to save his own ass and he quit the job. Today, Sun, May 6th, is St. Judes. Before you know it you will be marching and you will have 15 years on....because like they said in the academy, time flies by. Be safe out there and do your job with pride and integrity so you can proudly march after your 15 year anniversary. Good luck, and be safe. 97-2B
5/06/2012 02:03:00 AM
RIP Mike. A good man.
You forgot Sean Ryan, the Lambert Tree award winner who sold an automatic weapon to a known drug dealer. He snitched to avoid prison, but did have to stay home with an ankle bracelet on...
"Hopefully your child isn't walking next to you when it happens."
--5/06/2012 04:19:00 AM
Hopefully this person has no children.
It's obvious that we've already more than enough stupidity; we don't want to perpetuate the low-intelligence genes.
Conspire to blow up a bridge, media calls you "kids." Attempt to cause an accident, media calls it a "prank."
...but didn't Ravi Baichwal jump when that car came through the Channel 7 sidewalk-studio window? I happened to be watching.
Hey, responsible adults. Don't bring groups of kids to hang around there, wave at the cameras, etc. It's not safe. The place is a nut magnet.
Wouldn't you think the City would send out a crew to trim the tree so that the cameras would work? Knowing the effectiveness of the City - it will take until November or December for them to show up.
Im sick of all the Do Nothing Dogs getting taking care of. Here in the new 019 nobody could extend their furloughs, but the Lazy dogs on the wagon on midnights still get taken care of and take off whenever they want. And the desk crew Oh boy what another messed up screwed up waste of money and manpower. God Bless all brother's in Blue. Be Safe +
What's an "anarchy symbol" look like?
5/06/2012 12:09:00 AM
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Google it under "Google Images".
No wonder you never made detective.
Anon said:
I pray not a single officer suffers a scratch from these losers.
I say that my sentiments are exactly the same with the added if you come to the city to cause harm you should get your ass kicked, arrested and get to visit Cook County Detention Center. And pay for your entire stay instead of us. Stay home assholes!
Loose lug nuts are a know problem for these Tahoes. It has to do with steel lug bolt, aluminum wheels and steel lug nuts. They can come loose all by themselves.
Check the damn things when you fuel up and while you are at it once in a while check the thread and the tire pressure.
Here's a hint for going to NATO.
If going, along with the other lists, throw a couple cans of Fix- a-Flat in the trunk. If you can pick the car and are taking a Crown Vic or Impala, see if you can scrounge up a donut spare or two maybe for a couple of bucks from a junk yard. It could be life saver.
Just back from the St Jude March. For the first time in my 26 years the Mayor of Chicago was there, shaking hands and greeting officers.
Puss-head Daley couldn't be bothered in all his 22 years. This doesn't make Rahm a friend but he had the decency to come and show some respect. Attendance noted.
just heard your story verbatim on cltv news . if you print shit they will copy it , like lemmings
Camera systems are very inexpensive - when they are not purchased from, or installed by, politically connected hacks who have given millions in campaign contributions to politicians.
For less than $800.00 a complete HD system of stationary cameras, with DVR, can be purchased. Installation extra.
For less than $4,000 a complete HD system with MOVABLE cameras and SOUND can be purchased.
BOTH can be remotely monitored - on Smart phones. We installed one on our house and gave access to officers in 014 so they could help keep the neighborhood of undesirables during major holiday and festival periods when they quit bahaving like animals and take life to lower forms than any other time of the year.
To have a single or two camera system installed in a CPD parking lot, not properly monitored, with much of the line of sight hidden by overgrown trees is a travisty.
Part of this stems from departmentalzing the maintenance: "Sorry, boys, but we have to put in a request with maintenance and their budget is limited, so we probably won't get the camera view cleaned up before 2015 - if we get our request in right now!"
Time to cut the crap! If there are branches in the way, get a saw and cut them down - clear the view so your vehicles have fighting chance of both being, and keeping you, safe!
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! The animals are waiting for the warm weather to kick into high gear.
This is off topic but did anyone notice the mayor today at the St. Jude Parade. Here is a day that we remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrafice for the Citizens of Chicago. The mayor on the other hand did not seem to think that he should have dressed for the occassion. Is this guy to good to even put a tie on and dress respectfully for those who lost their lives. It's a slap in the face for the families and the department. What a poor excuse for a human being.
Is it me or was there a bigger turnout than usual for St. Jude's? Nice to see old friends and nice to see the families who lost a hero.
Australian po who's in the rehab institute was there as well. He and his girlfriend were both in their uniforms. Really nice to see. Seems like they were well-taken care of by some caring officers/bosses. Good job guys and gals!
25 years of St. Jude's and I still have a hard time with this day. It's never gotten any easier.
Just got back from St. Jude. I've never missed it in 17 years. Next year I am marching on Michigan Ave. and going to mass at Holy Name. I think my fallen brothers would appreciate it. I'll march alone I don't care.
They've changed the article: 'pranksters' have become 'vandals'.Progress!
Well in the good old 014th, we have a DC berating the officers assigned to lot security. Apparently standing for 8 hrs is required, NO Sitting in the squad at the entrance to the lot...she actually screamed at seasoned officers for not actually foot patrolling the lot......a lot that hasn't been paved for over 20 yrs, the surface looks like the moon with holes and craters everywhere.....
Well in the good old 014th, we have a DC berating the officers assigned to lot security. Apparently standing for 8 hrs is required, NO Sitting in the squad at the entrance to the lot...she actually screamed at seasoned officers for not actually foot patrolling the lot......a lot that hasn't been paved for over 20 yrs, the surface looks like the moon with holes and craters everywhere.....
we pranked the 3W LT in public transportaion yesterday. we put a new lock on the lunchroom fridge. he called for R service an ordered the mechanic to pry it open.
I love conspiracies. Can I have more?
Of course it would take 6 months to get the tree trimmed, Hold me down on vehicle damage squad, see you @ checkoff
FYI, R Man will just tell you to take the lugs from other wheels to make sure there are at least three on each wheel.
5/06/2012 12:40:00 AM
And attached in a triangular pattern is best.
So by the medias definition of a "prank" spray painting RAHMs house or a synagogue would also be a "prank" I take it. Those silly pranksters at 4228 N Hermitage....
Endangering an officer's safety is hillarious. Come on. What's wrong with a little mischief? Don't you remember American Graffiti?
SCC said: American Graffiti was a movie you asshole. A carefully controlled stunt. You want to be walking on the sidewalk when a squad car loses a tire at even 25 miles-an-hour? A 60 pound missile of steel and rubber bouncing off your skull might knock some sense into it. Hopefully your child isn't walking next to you when it happens.
Asshat.
5/06/2012 04:19:00 AM
SCC, honestly, once the poster used the word 'hilarious', it sounded like he was just being really sarcastic about the media making light of the incident. I think you overreacted on this one.
We have cameras everywhere, and we can't get numerous cameras in our lots that view all areas?
Because we dont matter. Keep gettin those numbers tho
We have some pretty loose lug nuts running this outfit
Haa LMAO Some?? All!
Rham showed up for St. Jude.
Unlike that little pr!ck Daley, at least Rahm knows how to show respect for the fallen.
and the bunkers on the lakefront constructed by the anarchists
Put a secuirty booth at every police station lot. One entrance in, one entrance out. Keep the other entrances/exits there but closed with a lock. Headquarters has it but nobody else. I guess the white shirts must only be concerned about their safety, not all ours in the districts.
Last night the 22nd District was burglarized. All computers were taken. All of the officers possessions, even their lockers were taken. All of the squad cars were stolen and no one even knows where the XO is. He has been reported missing.
All detectives have been assigned to this case. So far, there are no witnesses.
Hm. I'd wondered why I saw some changes in access for my neighborhood station. It's the same station which had the hazardous materials snafu last month.
Scary...I hadn't linked the two 'til now.
I dont think they will show up in a getto police lot ! They would stick out like a sore thumb..... If they survived the trip there and back .
wouldn't it make more sense to trim the foilage as well have a guy take "roving" walk around the building and lots once in a while?
i know there more needy things to do in chicago
but as long there a nato summit and nitwits
going to have to be done
"What's an "anarchy symbol" look like?"
--5/06/2012 12:09:00 AM
Better ask this guy.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/05/31/chicago-gay-rights-activist-arrested-at-moscow-pride-parade/
"American Graffiti was a movie you asshole. A carefully controlled stunt." -- SCC
--5/06/2012 04:19:00 AM
...not to mention that we're talking about two entirely different things. The vandals here loosened lug nuts, hoping that the squad car wheel would come off and with any luck cause a horrible accident. Maybe a whole church van of children would get wiped out on the expressway or something heroic like that.
...not to mention that one of those "science reality" shows tried, very carefully, to duplicate that stunt with the chain, and found it to be impossible as it was presented. It was a complete faked-out movie setup, everything had to be dismantled ahead of time.
OT.....
A BIG THANKS to the P.O. who stopped to see if I was OK this morning on the Kennedy. The engine on my peronal car blew out. I was unable to attend the parade for the first time in over a dozen years. Thank You for offering your help!!!!
"An officer discovered it Thursday morning at the station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave. on the Far South Side..."
I gotta say it sounds like an out-of-town white boy move to me. No experience = no fear. Our own assholes pretty much play in Evanston, Rogers Park, Boystown, Hyde Park, etc. They'd be too scared to go messing around down there.
Better hope YOUR wheel don't come off in the wrong place; you'll find out real fast that there ain't gonna be no "Right On!" from the people coming down off their porches after you. They are already lighting off the barbecue, that big one made from an oil drum.
Serve you right, too.
Today was another great day down at St. Jude. As much as it is a pain in the butt to get up that early, i am always happy that i do it. For those that don't, i almost feel sorry for you. If you can't sacrifice 2 hours a year to honor our fallen, what does that say about you?
OT: I am not a big Rahm fan, but i do want to mention that he was at the St jude march today thanking us and shaking our hands as we walked in. The first time in over 20 years a mayor attended this event. So to Mayor Emanuel, thank you for showing up this morning. You are already ahead of Daley in my book.
On a side note, why in the world did Daley never come to this event. I mean, it's a march honoring Chicago policemen that gave their lives for this city. You think this would be the NUMBER 1 event for any mayor to attend.
Here is that home invasion in 016 someone was asking about -- 6300 N. Milwaukee. Victim still in serious condition.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-home-invasion-leaves-man-64-hospitalized-20120504,0,2737146.story
Will someone please speak up & let us wear our helmets for NATO. This whole soft look thing is going to get officers hurt. Just look at Seattle, and see how well their May Day protest went. We have professional agitators coming for this, and we are being handicapped by bosses worrying about being politically correct. Since we're stuck with this mess at least give us a chance to make it home in the same condition that we left in.
OT:
Do I agree with 99% of the things our Mayor does? No. But, I have to give him kudos for taking a couple of hours out of his day to attend the St. Jude march. Former mayor
DICK Daley NEVER made it. That is all.
Boy, would I like to read the morale survey now.
To 12:20 AM You are way over thinking this. Ligthen up Francis
This is off topic but did anyone notice the mayor today at the St. Jude Parade. Here is a day that we remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrafice for the Citizens of Chicago. The mayor on the other hand did not seem to think that he should have dressed for the occassion. Is this guy to good to even put a tie on and dress respectfully for those who lost their lives. It's a slap in the face for the families and the department. What a poor excuse for a human being.
5/06/2012 11:42:00 AM
Eh? At least he had the audacity to come out and shake our hands. Any Mayor who acknowledges us and shakes our hands is a gentleman in my book.
I know we all hate Rahm. But politics is politics. Fuck can you say really?
To the 014 DC remember when we laughed at u in 011 and right to ur face? I see you didn't learn to keep your trap shut....Come back above the garage we'll refresh ya.
Chk out America vs democracy on you tube great footage from 68. Need a go team speech before the big game? Watch that ..Fyi black block members ..bring your best I've got something for u Fillmore
5/06/2012 11:42:00 AM
You're a fucking tool. At least this mayor showed up.
Before everyone starts blowing RAHM...he came today because he NEEDS us. WE protect him and his family with half the 019 district so don't get your knee pads out yet.
Well do what the GOOF DC in 014 ordered you to do! Do your foot patrol in the lot just be careful that you do not trip and get hurt in one of those craters in the lot. You would probably have to take the whole summer of to recuperate and then sue the city for not taking care of there property!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone blames the protestors and anarchists for acting like assholes but let's not forget who invited this disaster, knowing full well, how dangerously under staffed this Department is. If anyone is to BLAME its RAHM and his huge ego...lil man syndrome.
After the R-man cut the lock on the fridge in mass transit an entire box of Little Debbie moon pies marked property of Lt. Was discovered inside.It even had an inside the fridge pod camera. Better security than our lots.
25 years of St. Jude's and I still have a hard time with this day. It's never gotten any easier.
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You and me both. 27 years for me. It is the saddest day for me. Too many friends lost. Then you see their kids growing up. Painful. But more painful for them.
And for the poster complaining about Rahms outfit? At least he was there. Unlike the last goof.
We have the best security in mass transit. We have a Snickers bar hung outside the Lt's window facing the parking lot. He stares at it all day long. Hmmm yummy chocolate.
Makes you think twice about your personal vehicles parked in the police lot.
In 014th Dist. the public walks and drives through the police parking lot. Having to jump out the way to avoid being struck about twice already, I always wondered what will they do when a civilian speeding through hits a prisoner being walked in. Or worse (but the department cares less) if an officer was struck.
Wait for the lawsuit by T-bone gangbanger who is runned over in an UNSECURED police parking lot by some stupid civilian speeding through. Or an officer who accidentally hits a civilian walking through our never lit parking lot.
But we are not allowed to arrest people for trespassing in our lots and we release without charging a crooked tow truck driver who on two seperate occasions, hooked an officer's vehicle that did not match ANY of the cars on the tow sheets!
On a side note, why in the world did Daley never come to this event. I mean, it's a march honoring Chicago policemen that gave their lives for this city. You think this would be the NUMBER 1 event for any mayor to attend.
5/06/2012 03:37:00 PM
Daley set a precedent for his "no Sunday public appearances" very early on. He was invited to the gay pride parade which is held the last Sunday in June. This was a month after he was "coronated." It was a much smaller event then. He refused to go and then told everyone he would not make any appearances on Sunday from that time forth. I agree that the guy should be able to take some time off to be with his family but ... ONE Sunday per year was not too much to ask to honor our dead hero's.
Anonymous said...
Before everyone starts blowing RAHM...he came today because he NEEDS us. WE protect him and his family with half the 019 district so don't get your knee pads out yet.
5/06/2012 08:33:00 PM
When he's wrong we're quick to point it out. When he's right, as he was today, say he's right. You protect ALL of our families and we're certainly not going down on you, asshat.
Sounds like something a mentally ill person would do.
NICE JOB MAYOR are you saving any money yet from shutting those mental health centers down?
Oh wait...this just in...
Police search for mother, 2 daughters missing from Southwest Side
By Deanese Williams-Harris Tribune reporter
5:13 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2012
Chicago police are searching today for a 41-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages 19 and 1, who went missing last Tuesday from the city's Brighton Park neighborhood.
Maria Miranda has threatened to kill herself and her two daughters Victoria Ortega, 19 and Mariana Gomez, 1, police said, describing the three as "endangered missings."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cops-search-for-mother-2-daughters-missing-from-southwest-side-20120506,0,5881622.story
Gee whiz that sounds like a mental health issue too! Tying up even more limited police resources.
On the positive note I guess we only have about 20 people shot since noon on Thursday.
But we are not allowed to arrest people for trespassing in our lots and we release without charging a crooked tow truck driver who on two seperate occasions, hooked an officer's vehicle that did not match ANY of the cars on the tow sheets!
5/06/2012 09:34:00 PM
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Heh. Chicago's department of Rev. and the cities clouted towing contractor will do as they please. They've been pulling this kind of krap for a long time now. It's expected.
So Rahm showed up for the run. Using the crises. Nice photo-op.
I hope this was the work of anarchists. If these anarchists believe that the 022nd Dist parking lot is a DMZ this will be some easy OT.
Had someone taking pics of the firehouse at 111th and Albany from across the street earlier in the week. Could be a "fan" but they usually come in to take their pics.
Glad I left the CPD a few years back, best move I ever made...have fun boys
Attacking police thru sabotage isn't to be classified as a "prank". No outcry on the underplay of said events in the media? All working police please imagine a rim or two flying off at a 35mph turn or rims flying off on the expy otw to gas. This isn't the first time lug nuts have been tampered with on police cars. Anybody checking fire and other city apparatus? Anywho, back to my tv.
He's there for political reasons only! Fuck Rahm before he fucks us.
But we are not allowed to arrest people for trespassing in our lots and we release without charging.
BS on that, we lock em up here in 004, signs posted.
Endangering an officer's safety is hillarious. Come on. What's wrong with a little mischief? Don't you remember American Graffiti?
American Graffiti was a movie you asshole. A carefully controlled stunt. You want to be walking on the sidewalk when a squad car loses a tire at even 25 miles-an-hour? A 60 pound missile of steel and rubber bouncing off your skull might knock some sense into it. Hopefully your child isn't walking next to you when it happens.
Asshat.
Hey SCC, I'm certain the guy was being sarcastic.
We have the best security in mass transit. We have a Snickers bar hung outside the Lt's window facing the parking lot. He stares at it all day long. Hmmm yummy chocolate.
5/06/2012 09:30:00 PM
Give it a rest, already. If he bothers you so much, tell HIM. But stop whining incessantly on the blog.
Prank my ass!
Recon!
probing our defenses and tactics.
Morons Leading children into the flames.
Time to cash out.
Well in the good old 014th, we have a DC berating the officers assigned to lot security. Apparently standing for 8 hrs is required, NO Sitting in the squad at the entrance to the lot...she actually screamed at seasoned officers for not actually foot patrolling the lot......a lot that hasn't been paved for over 20 yrs, the surface looks like the moon with holes and craters everywhere.....
5/06/2012 12:24:00 PM
Though I don't condone yelling/shouting about it, she's right.
You can't adequately protect squads and personal cars by sitting in a car. You can't see what's going on while sitting in a car. You can't see someone crouching between two cars while sitting in one place in your squad. And, 014's lot is L-shaped (darn near U-shaped) and has three entrances, not one, and you can't see the whole lot at one time, anyway.
Get off your rear end and walk the lot. It's not just your job, it's also your responsibility to your fellow officers. You should do what you can to keep their/your personal cars and the squad cars safe to drive.
p.s. Linda, stop screaming at people. It's not a good way to motivate them.
"Where's Air one? It should be up watching various police locations using its special night vision equipment."
Regrettably, Air One is no more.
http://www.odmp.org/officer/14995-trooper-erin-sweeney-hehl
"Don't leave anything of importance in your lockers at LA Fitness on Cumberland Ave. anymore."
It's been that way for years there.
Too those anarchist Brats who participated in that Criminal Act of Felony damage to city property We will get a hold of you and your paint and wrenches and you'll be No Bond in General Population at the County very soon.
On a side note, why in the world did Daley never come to this event. I mean, it's a march honoring Chicago policemen that gave their lives for this city. You think this would be the NUMBER 1 event for any mayor to attend.
Because Daley said that Sundays were reserved for his being with his family. Except, of course, when Chicago was in the running for the Olympics. Then he was up bright and early greeting the Olympic Committee.
This is off topic but did anyone notice the mayor today at the St. Jude Parade. Here is a day that we remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Citizens of Chicago. The mayor on the other hand did not seem to think that he should have dressed for the occasion. Is this guy to good to even put a tie on and dress respectfully for those who lost their lives. It's a slap in the face for the families and the department. What a poor excuse for a human being.
5/06/2012 11:42:00 AM
Wasn't going to do it, but this post about a tie got me going.
You are worried about a tie when so many of our own were "under dressed"? I have never seen so many gym shoes, loafers, and other incorrect footwear in my entire life. Add that to the long hair, beards, predator locks, earings, silly hats and bad coats by our dics and uniform officers alike.
Don't give me that "at least they were there" bullshit. Show up in a proper uniform and try to march in step. We are paying our respects to the dead in front of their families. Is a little "formal uniform" too much to ask? I hope the bosses didn't check them off the Spring Inspection sheet.
more incentive to take your vehicle inspection seriously before you take off.
TO the children in Mass transit: You don't like the LT., we get it. Enough already. If it's that bad, leave. If you've got any time on the job you should know that bosses come and go, but the blue shirts remain. Your childish comments got old some time ago.
FYI - Brookfield FD had a "hazmat" incident on Saturday morning. Turned out to be a bunch of bottles of urine....wonder what it was for?
go visit 51st wentwrth. you can get your shoes shined, buy some home made barbeque, get your car washed by a felon, get some nice home made african jewelry or your latest burned dvd selection all while inside the "secure" station areas next to interview rooms, prisoners and evidence storage.
>>>Anonymous said...
OT:
Do I agree with 99% of the things our Mayor does? No. But, I have to give him kudos for taking a couple of hours out of his day to attend the St. Jude march. Former mayor
DICK Daley NEVER made it. That is all.
5/06/2012 04:02:00 PM<<<
I 99% DISAGREE with Rahm has done!
Fucking with our pensions, benefits, contracts and raises!
Screwing with promotionss.
SELLING OFF Mental Health Facilities and dumping them into our E.R.s and onto our laps.
Showing up at St. Jude's he should have been on his knees and asking forgivness. But he will not change so we should change him, register and VOTE.
The mighty men and women from the fighting 22 will surely squash this madness. That is why they are the best!
Tally Ho!
I don't trust Rahm as far as I could throw him. He is a pro at manipulating the media and people. I wonder how sympathic he will be to police officers when the contract is up in June.
"You should watch the videos of the Seatle [sic] May Day parade."
--5/06/2012 02:56:00 AM
Yeah, but we have jobs we have to show up at, children to raise, that kind of thing. You wouldn't understand. You jack off all you want, though.
Besides, we were already at your big Chicago revolution. About 800 loons wearing old gas masks, yelling, waving things. Just a slightly larger version of a "disturbed person on the corner" call.
"These guys are organized. They have look outs [sic], hooded destroyers, videopersons, and supporters which [sic] are all in the crowd as the mayhem goes on.
"We [Andy means "police"] are fat, happy, and have to react to them."
"Old," Andy.
You forgot "old."
How the hell does someone allegedly earn a living working for Loevy and Loevy when they divide their time between trolling web logs -- Andy Thayer must write half of SCC by now -- and traveling to Moscow to get arrested at "Gay Pride Parades?"
The original "Get A Life" guy.
"Wanna bet Andy "So what I talk funny" Thayer will not be around for a while after the shit hits the fan in Chicago. These evil corrupt bastards could care less who gets hurt or killed. Sounds almost like our city "leaders" doesn't it."
--5/06/2012 04:37:00 AM
I like the meaningless, interchangeable way Andy writes. Both sides of the mouth going at once. He thinks this is brilliant, demoralizing, disruptive.
Shrill, nasty, brittle, waspish...there's a word for it and we all know what it is.
A prank is when you loosen the legs on your teachers chair. Fooling around with police cars is CRIMINAL. We will be dealing with sneaky low life bastards. Treat them as such.
You forgot Sean Ryan, the Lambert Tree award winner who sold an automatic weapon to a known drug dealer. He snitched to avoid prison, but did have to stay home with an ankle bracelet on...
5/06/2012 10:36:00 AM
Moron, who did he snitch on? Please enlighten us? He did the deed, he lied his ass off about it until he realized he was caught, and he admitted to it. There was no one else to "snitch" on, so shut up. No I'm not a fan of this guy, not by any means, but facts are facts and you don't know what the hell you are speaking about! He got a light sentence for pleading guilty and avoiding trial. This isn't rocket science.
Ya there all soft that's for sure. I tried to extend my furlough and was told by LT. only to my RDO's. That must not apply if your on the wagon in 019 and get taken care of. Got to love this job
probing the wire.
I work in 022 on 3rd watch and last night saw the p.o. assigned to the lot outside of the car and personally checking the wheels on ALL the squads. Some guys do take this seriously. He also made regular checks of all our lots all tour. Thanks JH
Anonymous Anonymous said...
But we are not allowed to arrest people for trespassing in our lots and we release without charging a crooked tow truck driver who on two seperate occasions, hooked an officer's vehicle that did not match ANY of the cars on the tow sheets!
5/06/2012 09:34:00 PM
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Heh. Chicago's department of Rev. and the cities clouted towing contractor will do as they please. They've been pulling this kind of krap for a long time now. It's expected.
5/06/2012 10:19:00 PM
Revenue PEA's aside for the moment...
Why don't you guys crack down on the Habits of the Private Tow companies that always seem to be at an accident before the CPD calls for a tow? That's solicitation as I recall, and the CPD has MCC violations they can issue on those vultures.
Regarding us PEA's with Finance (not Revenue any more since the merger of departments)...when I'm ordered to check a CPD Lot, I'm at least courteous enough to stick my head in the at the front desk, make sure there are no white shirts around, and give the PO's at the Desk a heads up that I'm about to check the Lot vehicles for City Stickers and whatever else that my Dept wants us to check for. That way if a PO 'happenes" to get to his/her vehicle before I find it with an expired plate or missing a city sticker or missing a front plate, they can hide the damn thing until I finish up the lot; and the District officers don't go "WTF" when they get back to the lot at the end of the day.
Oh yeah...by the way....July 16th most of the bike detail PEA's are going to be doing drive by checks of all city and private lots for expired stickers...So please get your city stickers before they expire ( I was ordered to go through 018 and 001 this week to run plates).
Simmer down folks. The media is trying to whip you up into a frenzy hoping for a "happening" in Chicago. PSYOPS and you're all falling for it. Stay alert remain professional and don't give the media a story. Regardless of your leadership and poor equipment. REMAIN Professional. I led an under-equipped and poorly supported platoon in Kandahar and we kicked butt by remaining professional and remembering the mission. Your PRIMARY MISSION is to safeguard each other! Then the public, then whether you like it or not, safeguard the protestors exercising their right of free speech and PEACEFUL Assembly that I and many service members as well as you all swore to protect when you took your Oath. As for the so called "Black Bloc" they will be the minority in a sea of innocent idealists. Remember NOT ALL those Protestors are destructive. Only 1% on average cross the line. When they do arrest them. No more No less. No story for the media to bash you on. No you tube videos to embarrass you. Do it for each other. Not for your leaders. We did in Kandahar and came out smelling like roses while everyone else smelled like Camel shiite. God Bless Good Luck God Speed...Hooah!
Half the cars driving around on the west side have loose lug nuts, flat or no tires and drive around on the steel rims, sparks flying. It's good enough for them.
The 19th district had an officers vehicle damaged with a fire extinguisher from the parking garage and a window broken out in the stairwell .
12:20am -Petes has water on sale 2 cases of 24 each for $4.00.
go visit 51st wentwrth. you can get your shoes shined, buy some home made barbeque, get your car washed by a felon, get some nice home made african jewelry or your latest burned dvd selection all while inside the "secure" station areas next to interview rooms, prisoners and evidence storage.
5/07/2012 09:04:00 AM
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Yes, it is looking kind of like a flea market these days. Recently found myself walking through the hallway with my hand over my holster, due to the creepy carnival midway feeling in there.
"No story for the media to bash you on. No you tube videos to embarrass you...Hooah!"
--5/07/2012 03:34:00 PM
Uh...where have we heard this before? Like, about 20,000 times here already? Here it is again. Cameras, cameras, the whole world is watching.
That's the first thing on everyone's mind when fighting house-to-house in Kandahar. YouTube.
Right.
Does Loevy and Loevy have a branch office in Afghanistan?
"Yes, it is looking kind of like a flea market these days. Recently found myself walking through the hallway with my hand over my holster, due to the creepy carnival midway feeling in there."
--5/08/2012 01:28:00 AM
Goat, dog, rat chunks roasting over a smoldering open fire next.
The Third World is here, I guess...
SCC:
Off-topic, but have you heard any rumors about an incident in 018 in which a flash mob invaded a restaurant in Streeterville and instead of stealing clothes, as they've been known to do in stores, they instead went after restaurant patrons' wallets.
Anyone heard anything about that?
019 also has Officers smash into other Officer's personal cars and then take off. Hit and Run by its finest and never caught on tape. So they say. The security is a joke.
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