Integrity Check?
From a reader:
- Today at Midway Airport CPD was called to a unattended suitcase on the baggage claim belt. The person who got the call opened the bag and along with a few articles of clothing was a couple thousand dollars in plain view. All the cash was in bundles of 50's and 100's. No ID of any kind inside or outside the luggage. Every penny was inventoried. SCC, this has happened a few times in pasts years Where something very similar was found in homes and other areas where police received some kind of call. I have no doubt this was all a setup to nail a copper. Please post a warning. Don't want anybody getting caught up in a sting. Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
One would hope we didn't have to warn people about the reasons for doing the right thing in all circumstances at all times. And at some place like Midway Airport where the entire building is under all sorts of camera surveillance and there are literally a million-and-one places to hide a camera and a team of IAD/FBI agents, you should know you are never truly alone anywhere. But there are still those who might figure, "Who's going to miss $20 for lunch?" or similar such BS.
Please spare yourself the problems and spare everyone else the disgust. Stings still happen.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
112 Comments:
"But there are still those who might figure, 'Who's going to miss $20 for lunch?' or similar such BS."
1. if i didn't earn it, it ain't mine.
2. if i didn't buy it, with my earnings, it ain't mine.
3. the only exception is if i ever find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
and even then, i'd expect some damn leprechaun to claim it as his.
Reminds me when i first came on and was working 99 in the wood. Checked car before hitting street and in back seat were 9 crisp hundred dollar bills. I grabbed it got out of car held it up and waved. Walked in and inventoried it. Old timers called me stupid for not keeping it but oh well. I still have a job.
And who's the idiot that OPENED a potential bomb, anyway?
Don't we have general orders about securing the area and not TOUCHING the damn thing?
Please post a warning. Don't want anybody getting caught up in a sting. Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
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Really? If anybody on the job gets "caught up" in a sting while stealing money, good riddance. And no amount of money could "convince" me to take what isn't mine. You justifiers make me sick.
Why is the PO who got the call opening an unattended bag at the airport? Isn't that how unattended items blow up?
Looks like JJ Jr. is preparing for a future that does NOT include him being a Congressman. The story claims he has racked up medical bills from his recent Mayo Clinic stay, but I'm pretty sure that the insurance coverage these politicians have for themselves provides FULL payments for themselves and family.
More likely he's starting a legal defense fund to bribe the judge to keep him out of the penitentiary!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-rep-jackson-puts-dc-home-on-the-market-20120919,0,1251715.story
Why even post this stuff? Anyone dumb enough to take anything that doesn't belong to them, especially in a public place under so much local and federal scrutiny deserves whatever comes to them for committing such an act of blatant stupidity. Do the right thing, stay true to your oath, and you will never be the fool finding him/herself in a local or MCC lockup.
Call in bomb and arson for every bag left alone and call in a plan . We sure have the man power for that. Haha.
For the love of God, the higher ups waste time testing you all? Ridiculous.
"Things like this would convince even the most honest cop [to] stash some in their pocket." Um, no, it would not convince any honest copper, or any other honest person to stash anything in their fucking pocket. It would easily tempt some piece of shit to do that, and that's the point. And anyone who comments that someone who is honest but having some hard times might be tempted, I say bullshit. Get a fucking side job. Buy a cheaper car. Get rid of your smart phone. Get rid of the premium cable channels.
Keep those integrity checks going strong. Haven't we had enough excuses for fucking thieves over the past how ever many years??? Anyone who sympathizes with thieves should take a hard look in the mirror; you might be one too. Think about what you'll look after you get your ass fucked in prison for taking something that does not belong to you. No excuses.
...Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket...
No. No it wouldn't.
The most honest cop??? That paint a real pretty picture of us.
Convince even the most honest cops? No I don't think so. Its not yours so don't take it. Any other rationalization is work. Yes a dollar 5, 10,20,100 just blowing down a side walk? Yes thats fair game but money in a bag in an airport? No that has an owner someone "lost" that. They can claim it at some point. Hi lost and found . Yes ? did someone turn in a duffle bag with $5000. It was a small green and black bag ? Oh yes the police found it outside gate 6, Ok thank you so much. You are welcome CPD is great.
Why should any of us be warned. It's simple, always do the ethical thing. Never take anything that doesn't belong to you? That's what separates us from criminals!
It just goes to show the sad state of the CPD that a blog such as SCC has to put out reminders for p.o.'s not to take money. I, and many others, have never taken money (or anything for that matter) before becoming the police, or since becoming the police. I've always thought if hiring standards (including implementing a ploygraph) were stricter at CPD, we would have less clowns, thieves, and people taking bribes (as we have recently seen), and a more professional department. Any p.o. caught stealing or taking bribes should be fired and sent to jail.
The best thing to do in this case is toss a couple bucks and/or a handfull of change into the suitcase before you inventory
That way the I.A. money count is screwed up, but not in the way they expected. Then THEY have some 'splaining to do
How wonderful, stings to catch the little fish while the machine continues to rape and pillage at will. You can’t swing a dead cat down at city hall without hitting a crook and those collecting a fat paycheck to protect us from them are sitting on their asses. That’s right Lisa Madigan and Patrick Fitzgerald I’m talking about you!
Don't ever say a temptation for the most honest copper. If you are truly honest, there is no temptation. Give me a break, you're a thief or your not. I worked in a bank 13 years before 25 years on this job. There was not one moment I ever thought of taking what was not mine. This is not because you have temptation as the police. You would have had this on any job. Construction, store manager, or any profession. If your mama didn't teach you not to steal, and if you didn't know it when you stole from mamas purse, don't blame it on being the police. I heard this in the academy from thieving bosses. It made me want to vomit. Telling a class how you are all going to turn into thieves, because you are becoming police. They didn't tell us they became police because they were thieves. They were scum. Just like I was told in the academy class when the boss went to a party where his friends were doing cocaine. "Er you got to make a decision, do you arrest them or leave the party?" I DON"T HAVE FRIENDS THAT DO COCAINE! And I don't go to parties where there are drugs. Thank you! but I was the bad guy! What a joke they were!
Nope, would definitely not convince me
5 years ago, I went to Area 1 to pick up a tact car that had a pdt mount switched out. I sit in the car and right on the pdt mount is a balled up sock containing a jab of heroin. I ask the foreman who was just in the car, he says he doesn't know. I aski him who he assigned to work on the car, he says he doesnt know. I try to get his name, he just walks away.
Spent an hour inventorying IAD's set up.
"Things like this would convince even the most honest cop [to] stash some in their pocket." Um, no, it would not convince any honest copper, or any other honest person to stash anything in their fucking pocket. It would easily tempt some piece of shit to do that, and that's the point. And anyone who comments that someone who is honest but having some hard times might be tempted, I say bullshit. Get a fucking side job. Buy a cheaper car. Get rid of your smart phone. Get rid of the premium cable channels."
I couldn't agree more. I laughed when I read that first statement. I'm an honest cop and 10 million dollars in that suitcase wouldn't convince me to take jack shit. Honest people don't steal, cheat, or lie unnecessarily or for personal gain. If you do any of these things you are NOT an honest person.
Would it have been ok to take some of the cash?
48 years ago I went to Area 6 to switch out a wagon. Low and behold a big duffle bag in the back. The good old days....
Glad to see the police are still held to a high standard. Wish they did the same for polititions at ALL levels.....just might solve some problems.
And who's the idiot that OPENED a potential bomb, anyway?
Don't we have general orders about securing the area and not TOUCHING the damn thing?
9/20/2012 12:15:00 AM
There's an idiot here, but it's not the airport guy. Read your General Orders on unattended packages before you make a bigger fool of yourself.
As far as this being a setup - really? You think the black helicopters are out for you? C'mon. Does anybody know anybody that was caught this way that wasn't specifically targeted for a reason?
I've been around a long time. Seen a few that needed to go, go. But I don't think anyone has time to play gotcha with you unless there was something going on.
What are you some kind of fucking comedian?? “remind us“?? Last I checked we were Chicago Police Officers... Trusted people in society... All you did with your stupid post is tell John Q Public that we cant be trusted because of the tempting situation and “good thing an honest copper found the suitcase“ your an idiot and an embarassment... Resign if thats how you think of us or look at your fellow officers. SCC remove this nonsense because it just makes us look like thieves... Thanks.
even worse ..one day in 011th dst second watch,,i did my vehicle inspection and found a king size baby ruth with only a small bite taken out of it in the glovebox..well who would plant that ? it was only a small bite so of course I'm no management po I'm on bid..i ate it from the other side all the way down to the nub..thanks iad
I think you guys are giving way too much credit to IAD.
One word...Paranoia
This post reminds me of the people that think everything is being recorded by their radios even when the radio is off.
If you are an honest person to begin with, this kinda crazy talk is meaningless.
If you are a person that might steal, and this stuff stops you , then its good
i've been broke a couple of times in my life and i've never been tempted to take something that wasn't mine
Remember what the Leprechaun said "I wants me gold" He will fuck you up!
Theft is a part one offense and most often a felony. XX amount of dollars is not worth throwing away a career that is worth millions in salary, benefits and pension. If you are not honest enough, which the vast majority of us are, then at least be smart enough, which the vast majority of us blue shirts are!
That suitcase probably belonged to one of the many crooked politicians trying to get outta dodge now that JJjr has talked to the FBI!
Sometimes there are some dumb comments here. Not this time. Good to see the overwhelming response that shit heads that steal do no good for the rest of us.
want to know if you were set up, touch the money and then put your hands under blue light and see if they have any powder on them--- the better option though is to do your job and act like a professional and don't steal--- if you want to be a thief just run for political office in cook county....
Connected bosses of course are exempt from any punishment as usual.
Remember, it is for the children.
The P.O. would not have gotten in trouble if he would have given at least half to the Obama re-election campaign.
no way would iad do this type of integrity without the feds being involved:The boss that runs the unit hasnt got a clue.
Anonymous said...
How wonderful, stings to catch the little fish while the machine continues to rape and pillage at will. You can’t swing a dead cat down at city hall without hitting a crook and those collecting a fat paycheck to protect us from them are sitting on their asses. That’s right Lisa Madigan and Patrick Fitzgerald I’m talking about you!
9/20/2012 03:36:00 AM
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You can't expect them to "bite the hands that feed them and their campaigns". They are part of the problem that seems like it will never go away.
Off Topic, I noticed that the link to "SHAVED" has been removed from the list of police related web sites. Is the site gone for good or under review? Miss him, too many people now days are afraid to call it like it is.
Probably aimed at the TSA....
Awhile back in 021 I was 99 headed into the station after working a tour on midnights. On my way in about a block from the station I get waved down by a man in a suit who points out a 2 foot long locked safe laying in the bushes. He says something like, "hey theres a safe here, I have to go to work" and leaves. So I take it, give it a shake, and there's definitely something in there. I still wonder what was in there but yeah I just inventoried the damn thing even though I had to stay late. I think that was definitely a set up
Don't want anybody getting caught up in a sting. Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
Really? You might want to start looking for a new line of work Moron. The police officers I know, need not be for warned not to steal. SCC...why post this crap?
Anonymous said...
Please post a warning. Don't want anybody getting caught up in a sting. Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
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The person who posted this is a dirty cop. Honest people don't take things that belong to them.
I always assume its a setup. That way I'm not tempted. I would rather be a broke cop than rich for a few months and having my kids visit me in prison. INTEGRITY people
I found a used neck pillow on the floor at the airport. Gave it a good shake and I still have it today. Oh, and a Thermos too.
This has been going on at the airports for years. Years ago, one of the aviation commisioners, in order to save his own hide, told the feds about the corupt cops at the airport. They spend weeks tring to entrap the guys, and grabbed a few city employees, but NO police.
Maybe someone in aviation is in trouble ( possibly Andelino ) they turn to trying to trap the police.
The feds fall for it every time.
F.B.I. Special Agent Robert Hassen, the most damaging spy in American history, was a Chicago Police Officer in the early 1970's.
He was part of the "C5" IAD unit.
They would use 'dusted' money that showed up under infrared light.
They would use baited suspicious car calls.
Look, if you gonna do any stealing do it the " Chicago Way ", become an Alderman or connected contractor, that way your legit.
24 Alderman & 3 Governors can't be wrong.
Not a cop but a corporate example. I had a job years ago where after 7 pm if you we're still working you got dinner and a cab ride home no matter where you lived. Sooner or later someone fucked it up for everyone by submitting false cab and meal receipts. Ethics is a lost art today my friends.
cant throw stones,,,yrs back we used to ask if such and such funeral home was still good while on the wagon and lets not forget huge sums strewn about at a drug house homocide where we walked over 50s and 100s laying on floor.or the abandoned auto with a new Nikon camera in trunk or the money in the Crown Royal bag under the frt, seat,this was all before sophisticated cameras and audio thats out there today.we shutter to think of what might of been had this been available then.but lets not cast stones or back stab,one way or another we have been there,OLD RTD REVOLVER COPPER.
There's no sympathy for the devil here. YOURW EITHER SIRTY OR NOT. And if u are dirty, then you were dirty before becoming the police. You were already scum.
no bomb squad? things must be getting pretty lax around here.
leave a fast food bag with wrappers inside and everything is in lockdown.
with all the cameras at mdw and the ever vigilant tsa eye fucking everything. i'm upset as hell.
time to bring in cash sniffing horses.
SCC, I've given you reliable info over the years, so you know I'm good for it: IF the event described ever did happen, it was not IAD and it was not FBI. Neither do "random" integrity checks of the police. If a specific officer is alleged to be doing something illegal, they might act SPECIFICALLY to catch THAT officer. Again, it wasn't us and it doesn't happen randomly. Ever. McCarthy wanted IAD to do massive, random "integrity checks", but the State's Attorney's office said it's entrapment unless there is a reason for a specific target, so it's not happening anytime soon. If you get caught up in something like this, it's because you are DUMB enough to have done it before.
Stay safe out there and do the right thing, you'll never have to worry about a "set up".
Anonymous said...
5 years ago, I went to Area 1 to pick up a tact car that had a pdt mount switched out. I sit in the car and right on the pdt mount is a balled up sock containing a jab of heroin. I ask the foreman who was just in the car, he says he doesn't know. I aski him who he assigned to work on the car, he says he doesnt know. I try to get his name, he just walks away.
Spent an hour inventorying IAD's set up.
9/20/2012 04:16:00 AM
No you didn't. You probably spent an hour inventorying one of our civilian mechanics stash, but again, for the 100th time, IAD doesn't do this shit unless YOU have an allegation specifically stating you are keeping large jabs for yourself.
I guess it's good to see that guys are paranoid enough to think that the FBI and IAD are peeking around every corner. The truth is, they are as understaffed and overworked as the regular beat guy and they aren't proactively patrolling you. Simply is no time, personnel or money to do that.
If you get "set up", you EARNED that "set up" somehow.
I have no problem with integrity checks and neither should you.But, they must be run with integrity themselves and with good sense. I do recall some in the past where the IAD/C5 investigators went way overboard with the intent to provoke the officers without reason. Integrity checks are used throughout private industry.
obama,rahm,garry, all your chicago politicians and your storefront reverends are all about integrity.
5 years ago, I went to Area 1 to pick up a tact car that had a pdt mount switched out. I sit in the car and right on the pdt mount is a balled up sock containing a jab of heroin. I ask the foreman who was just in the car, he says he doesn't know. I aski him who he assigned to work on the car, he says he doesnt know. I try to get his name, he just walks away.
Spent an hour inventorying IAD's set up.
9/20/2012 04:16:00 AM
That my friend I could say with 100% certainty was NOT a setup. What that was was a motor maint employee who doin the sock while replacing the pdt mount and left it there so he didn't have to report it to anyone and jam someone up. He probably figured YOU can figure out what to do with it when you picked the car up.
Thanks to the 008th district po's who locked up the jagoffs breaking into cars on west end of 008 yesterday including 3 po's cars. I heard 3 arrested and 8 counts of burglary or something like that. nice heads up to those involved.
"The best thing to do in this case is toss a couple bucks and/or a handfull of change into the suitcase before you inventory
That way the I.A. money count is screwed up, but not in the way they expected. Then THEY have some 'splaining to do"
That is the funniest thing I've heard in a while! I'm still lmfao! Why didn't I think of that before?
Ok, 2 things... First, if its on a baggage claim belt, it came from a secure area and has already been screened for explosives...and second, if its on the belt, it came from a plane, therefore has the barcode tag on it which has the passenger's name printed on it. So this is either an obvious setup or a bullshit story...
Amazing how only we are subject to scrutiny and integrity checks while the politicians, aldermen, mayor - ex and current included, states attorney, and governor all make nice deals and give contracts to their family and friends under the table and never have to answer for any unethical or illegal action!
I get what your trying to say SCC and to those you are trying to say it to.
They should've done this check at O-Hare airport before this made the news....That money would have been long gone and spent before the days end. I am glad intefrity checks like this exist. Anyone dumb enough to assume they are not being watched doesnt deserve to be on this job. I have seen many an unchecked bag end up in the dumpster behing O-Hare police office. I always wondered what was really found before it hit the trash. I figured that the unit was clout heavy enough to defray any investigation by the Inspector General, or IAD. Remember, any "dirty" cop makes the whole bunch look bad in the public eye.
And to the former cop who tried to take a 500 bribe recently, you got what U deserve.
Fuck all of your stories about being honest! Remember the coppers who found a couple of million around Pulaski and 70th Street? They turned everything in and were still investigated and followed. The assholes from IAD thought that they didn't turn everything in. You are fucked if you do and fucked if you don't! Don't go down for chump change. If it's a million, don't leave any witnesses!
I heard something not too long ago, a case of an airport baggage handler here caught stealing.
This has got me going -- the real "shrinkage" could be going on back there day and night, but it would be a copper who got called to go to the carousel for a minute and HE'D get nailed!
You know how it goes. Jeez.
Anonymous said...
The best thing to do in this case is toss a couple bucks and/or a handfull of change into the suitcase before you inventory
That way the I.A. money count is screwed up, but not in the way they expected. Then THEY have some 'splaining to do
9/20/2012 02:42:00 AM
Now that was the best answer!!
"Looks like JJ Jr. is preparing for a future that does NOT include him being a Congressman. The story claims he has racked up medical bills from his recent Mayo Clinic stay, but I'm pretty sure that the insurance coverage these politicians have for themselves provides FULL payments for themselves and family."
--9/20/2012 12:22:00 AM
Multiple-public-income family with massive "benefits," PLUS a BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP, PLUS God only knows how much "side income," "campaign funds," etc. -- and he can't pay medical bills.
Yeah. I CALL BULLSHIT.
Also -- It's even leaked into the local media that he's another boxes-in-basement place-marker pol, with the kids going to school in Washington. I think maybe someone put the heat on for him to clean this "residency" up for appearances and this is a good excuse. They can always stay in some corporation's "guest quarters," some luxury condo there -- like that deal Daley landed in.
You notice how not just Sandi but ALL those aldermen were crying about "being afraid of crime where they (allegedly) live too" AT THE SAME TIME? Like a symphony orchestra.
Who's conducting?
Another day in Chicago.
These people never put money in their pocket when they leave the house in the morning...but don't YOU touch that roll of pennies!!!!
"...in back seat were 9 crisp hundred dollar bills."
--9/20/2012 12:09:00 AM
Oh, sure, you see that everywhere.
The dirty sock, though...they had their sights as low as they would go that night! Fishin for carp on the bottom...
"It just goes to show the sad state of the CPD that a blog such as SCC has to put out reminders for p.o.'s not to take money."
--9/20/2012 02:00:00 AM
It's OK, he is just passing a heads up on current events. That's what it is here for.
025 busy! middle of the day. Weather shift coming, the bugs always seem to sense it and go running in circles.
Must be same everywhere else. Be Careful.
Smells like C5 (circa 1972).
aka-snitch along with Mitchell Ware!
"...2 foot long locked safe laying in the bushes..."
--9/20/2012 08:42:00 AM
All I ever saw was peeled ones!
Sounds like a scene from "Get Shorty"
"Things like this would convince even the most honest cop to stash some in their pocket".
Are you kidding me? Convince? This is one of the most idiotic statements I have read in a long time.
Anyone pocking a dime is a thief and should be fired. You should be embarrassed for such an ignorant comment. Stealing is stealing.
-An honest KMA cop who never has and never will pocket a dime.
I really don't think that we need to post on the Internet to be aware that something like this might be a setup. If somebody is stupid enough to take some of the money in this situation or any situation, we really do need them on the job any ways. Just my opinion.
"...Crown Royal bag..."
--9/20/2012 10:35:00 AM
I never could figure that out for a wallet, dangling that thing around when you know you live in a dangerous neghborhood!
Ever see fools carrying a bank-deposit zipper pouch around like that on the street? That was another popular wallet for a while.
ROB ME.
I am glad of the "integrity" reminder and take it in the spirit in which it was intended.
It brings something else to mind. As many years as I have handled firearms, I heard a basic rule again the other day, but put in a way that I had not heard before -- and it will stay with me.
OFF TARGET -- OFF TRIGGER.
The old dog still listens if he is smart! I will put that right after WATCH YOUR MUZZLE!
One influence that I think is good in recent years -- with the conflicts going on, we have seen more images of PROFESSIONAL, DISCIPLINED military gun handling by our guys and I see it has come down to police departments too, in a big way.
The MINDFULNESS that consists of effective muzzle control and the finger outside that trigger guard, that is where it's at. It makes me proud to see people who are well-trained, everyone on the same page.
I think we have a good safety record there -- stay safe and keep it that way.
I have a good friend who worked in IAD. He always said that IAD didn't do that shit. Think about it, they are shorthanded like everybody else. I was told they are up to their eyeballs with real cases, they don't have to go out and manufacture cases.
Now the Fed does operate like that. And the airport always has eyes everywhere.
In any case, it isn't yours. Don't even think of stealing and you have no problems. In 28 years plus a few months I never took a dime and never had to worry about being set up.
I took something that was not mine when I was 16 and paid dearly. I learned, never again. It feels much better this way.
I would expect an onslaught of integrity checks!
Rahm will send the order through the chain of command. The goldstars believe that the checks are for the good of the department but in reality THE TINY DANCER is setting us up for bad press coverage.
The angle helps the mayor, he will then come up with easier ways to fire officers in contract talks. In reality he doesnt care. RAHM wants leverage to lower the pay scale.
WAIT AND SEE
Baby Ruth comment.....fucking hilarious. U brightened up my day.
even worse ..one day in 011th dst second watch,,i did my vehicle inspection and found a king size baby ruth with only a small bite taken out of it in the glovebox..well who would plant that ? it was only a small bite so of course I'm no management po I'm on bid..i ate it from the other side all the way down to the nub..thanks iad
9/20/2012 06:16:00 AM
this is why I come to this blog. coppers are fucking funny
I dropped the ball... I've done something bad; much worse.. I saw a baby shit-bird drop his bags of Hot Cheetos and Taquis. Instead of yelling at him to get his attention..I picked them up and ate them. Soon after I fell asleep in the car for most of the shift and proceeded to yell at my SGT for not giving me an early duck..
Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
Really???? Sorry, Im honest always have been and always will be. NOTHING will convince me to "stash some in my pocket." My freedom, my family and my job are much more important than a few hundred dollars in cash. I dont care how little or how much money no thanks. I will NEVER take money and I will never become a criminal. Never, will I stoop to the level of the thug ass*oles we have to arrest everyday. I sleep just fine at night...
1. That WASN'T a baby ruth bar someone left in your glovebox.
2. One of the Chicago rag newspapers is reporting that JJJ took a $400,000 advance off his home's equity. Being a congressman, his health insurance's copayments don't cost $400,000. But I will tell you what does cost $400,000: criminal defense attorney Edward Genson's retainer.
The Feds were using all sorts of these set ups during Greylord. If you were on the job then, you remember all the attempts. Had two in the 024- my partner and I were the subject of one-- gun pinch that proved too easy to be true-- trying to get into the old Gun Court at 11th and state. My partner and I were legit but the FBI agent got a little banged up-- his fault as he went to his waistband. No problem for us. A little talk to the AUSA and we went our way. Went to court once and the case disappeared.
The second case was a mysterious suitcase in a McDonalds -- contained dope and money. Handled properly.
So whomever is stating the Feds will not do it-- okay believe what you want.
old retired guy
guess you guys never heard of wakefield case.
Speaking of Integrity checks... I was in line at LuLu's hotdogs when I observed LT TellyTubby 701 pay for 3 chili cheese dogs and the cook placed 4 chili cheese dogs on the tray. The LT began to tremble with delight and relocated the tray to the dining room with a smile from chin to chin.
"Things like this would convince even the most honest cop to stash some in their pocket".
Anyone who would succumb that easily shouldnt call themselves the police...
I had a piss bum hand thump the side of a good citizens car at 50th & Michigan and claim he was struck by the car. I told Mr. Citizen that I had a way with words and that he had nothing to worry about based on the report I was going to write. I was finishing the report and had told him that he could leave. He came back to my open window and tried to give me 5 bucks as a good will gesture and I told him to keep it because I was just doing my job and besides, I couldn't accept it anyways. He turned and started to walk away but crumpled the bill up and threw a strike though my open window and literally took off running like a little kid though he had to be in his 60"s. Now, before someone chimes in that I should have taken it into the station and inventoried it, I know that that would have been the technically right thing to do. I didn't. I kept it, ironed it, framed it and still have it till this day. It's a great conversation piece and I don't lose any sleep over it at night. Just old retired talk. Stay safe.
Anonymous said...
The best thing to do in this case is toss a couple bucks and/or a handfull of change into the suitcase before you inventory
That way the I.A. money count is screwed up, but not in the way they expected. Then THEY have some 'splaining to do
9/20/2012 02:42:00 AM
Now that was the best answer!!
9/20/2012 03:10:00 PM
IAD logs every serial number on every bill and photocopies everything that goes into the set-up. If you add your spare change, you're an idiot and they don't have any explaining to do. They'll just inventory it along with your personal effects.
"Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket."
NO, It Would Not! Honest cops wouldn't take a dime. It's very clear in my head and the vast majority of the police I know. Our JOB includes the preservation of property we find and to do our best to ensure its return to the rightful owner. Enough said.
To the dick head who responded that someone with less then 60 credit hours should not get close to the Internet.You are probably an over educated piece of shit and think college makes you a better man.Go fuck yourself
Start by telling the guys with 3 night sticks in their locker. the latest is cell phone chargers. oh yea ipads missing and iphones. If its free its for me attitude. Integity check ... please
I used to look around before I picked up my paycheck. You never know who could be watching you.
Of course if you happen to be a west side tact sgt w/ sticky fingers, the worst that happens to you is being promoted to Captain
even worse ..one day in 011th dst second watch,,i did my vehicle inspection and found a king size baby ruth with only a small bite taken out of it in the glovebox..well who would plant that ? it was only a small bite so of course I'm no management po I'm on bid..i ate it from the other side all the way down to the nub..thanks iad
9/20/2012 06:16:00 AM
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Funniest shit I've read in a long time. CHEERS
SCC Fan said...
SCC, I've given you reliable info over the years, so you know I'm good for it: IF the event described ever did happen, it was not IAD and it was not FBI. Neither do "random" integrity checks of the police. If a specific officer is alleged to be doing something illegal, they might act SPECIFICALLY to catch THAT officer. Again, it wasn't us and it doesn't happen randomly. Ever. McCarthy wanted IAD to do massive, random "integrity checks", but the State's Attorney's office said it's entrapment unless there is a reason for a specific target, so it's not happening anytime soon. If you get caught up in something like this, it's because you are DUMB enough to have done it before.
Stay safe out there and do the right thing, you'll never have to worry about a "set up".
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Either this post is a lie or the superintendent and the people at the State's Attorney's Office are retarded. It would not be entrapment.
Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
Really???? Sorry, Im honest always have been and always will be. NOTHING will convince me to "stash some in my pocket." My freedom, my family and my job are much more important than a few hundred dollars in cash. I dont care how little or how much money no thanks. I will NEVER take money and I will never become a criminal. Never, will I stoop to the level of the thug ass*oles we have to arrest everyday. I sleep just fine at night...
9/20/2012 07:28:00 PM
Amen to that. I would never jeopardize my job for some cash or anything else. If its not mine, whether on or off duty, I'm turning it in. Theft is theft and there is no temptation to lose my livelihood.
They should've done this check at O-Hare airport before this made the news....That money would have been long gone and spent before the days end. I am glad intefrity checks like this exist. Anyone dumb enough to assume they are not being watched doesnt deserve to be on this job. I have seen many an unchecked bag end up in the dumpster behing O-Hare police office. I always wondered what was really found before it hit the trash. I figured that the unit was clout heavy enough to defray any investigation by the Inspector General, or IAD. Remember, any "dirty" cop makes the whole bunch look bad in the public eye.
And to the former cop who tried to take a 500 bribe recently, you got what U deserve.
9/20/2012 02:01:00 PM
Not sure why you are disgruntled about O'Hare but you obviously don't work there, never have or are not a cop. CPD does not and never has taken any unattended baggage to their station. Nor do they search bags. That is not protocol for either airport. Canine officers "search" the bag. If it is cleared of explosives, the bags go back to the airline office. No one goes through bags so it's hard to believe that a CPD officer wrote this. Get a life.
Please post a warning. Don't want anybody getting caught up in a sting. Things like this would convince even the most honest cop stash some in their pocket.
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You're aan idiot. How about, Please post a warning. Don't want any cop getting blown up! Don't open unattended baggage, its against procedure. Things like this would convince even the dimmest bulb cops not to take chances. Follow your training. This is not a setup.
follow protocol dummies.... why are you airheads are at the airports if you cant follow procedures!!!!
Fucking civilians would have grabbed and spent that money long before CPD got a chance to look at that suitcase. That is a BS story anyway. IAD doesn't do "integrity checks." They are CPD, remember, the last thing they would do is go out and try to make work for themselves. Crooked fucks all over the city and they would be doing a setup to catch some copper sneaking a few bucks in their pocket at the airport? Bullshit. Doesn't happen.
That is a Fed type move but it still smells like bullshit.
tip for young and untested
back in early 70's I was a new patrolly on days working 10-99
i got a call (all the way across the district) to check out a suspicious mv. the dispatcher was informed over zone that it was way out of my sector and they relayed to just take the job anyway.
upon arrival i see the auto, with opened windows, and unlocked, parked , and blocking crosswalk in a highly visible location.
this was not normal in this very bad neighborhood known for high incidents of auto thefts.
a run of plate was not in file / clear. interior check revealed a roll of $20.00 dollar bills amounting to $300.00 in plain view
directly on the floor on front of the drivers seat. The whole set up reeked!
i placed the usc on the dash, locked the car, issued a parker and notified the dispatcher 1-M (i think, it's been a long time) my codes are rusty.
then I added that there was a quantity of usc on the dash board of the suspicious mv, attempts to locate owner were negative, info only.
i could hear the laughing in the zones background as he responded. that was when we had real pos on the zones.
i went to a concealed spot parked the squad nearby and waited for a short while. when an unmarked with 2 occupants pulled up to suspicious auto UNLOCKED the door, entered, and drove off. i called for an assist, and the vehicle with occupants was pulled over.
they were subsequently found to be in possession of the $300.00 USC all in twenties. the keys to suspicious mv were also in their possession.
neither of them were able to verify ids connecting them to suspicious auto and they both denied entering same at any time.
once they were informed that they were under arrest for theft from auto,(under) unfortunatley, and investigation for burglary to auto....with a supervisor present (a good old guy who knew the score)
they VERY RELUCTANTLY related that they were PO's (on duty).
all of the following was handled by the WC and they were ROC.
this entire episode in on file somewhere , an information report was filed and an RD # was assigned....that was when they finally gave it all up. most likely became unfounded.
we all had a good laugh over beers later. something that seems lacking by todays standards.
do you still have watch parties?
Either this post is a lie or the superintendent and the people at the State's Attorney's Office are retarded. It would not be entrapment.
9/20/2012 11:56:00 PM
I'm sure you know better than the people in charge of the Public Integrity Section at the State's Attorney's office. Unlike some, I don't come here to spread lies and bash my co-workers. I try to share knowledge that I have FIRST HAND to help out our officers.
And during Greylord, I can't say what anyone was doing, I'm telling you that as of today, right now and the last 5-10 years, neither IAD nor FBI do RANDOM integrity checks.
Anonymous said...
Speaking of Integrity checks... I was in line at LuLu's hotdogs when I observed LT TellyTubby 701 pay for 3 chili cheese dogs and the cook placed 4 chili cheese dogs on the tray. The LT began to tremble with delight and relocated the tray to the dining room with a smile from chin to chin.
9/20/2012 08:58:00 PM
You need serious psychological help.
"...the latest is cell phone chargers."
--9/20/2012 10:46:00 PM
Now there is a hot item. About 800 different kinds, all with different voltages and different connectors that won't fit whatever phone you have, and a street value of about 25 cents. "E-waste."
What kind of...never mind.
i work on day's over at midway airport. i just found out what an event number is! when the hell did the dept start that crap?
9/20/2012 11:56:00 PM
I'm sure you know better than the people in charge of the Public Integrity Section at the State's Attorney's office. Unlike some, I don't come here to spread lies and bash my co-workers. I try to share knowledge that I have FIRST HAND to help out our officers.
And during Greylord, I can't say what anyone was doing, I'm telling you that as of today, right now and the last 5-10 years, neither IAD nor FBI do RANDOM integrity checks.
9/21/2012 12:15:00 PM
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If they are saying that the checks would be entrapment, then they are incorrect. Yes, at least on this issue, they are incompetent.
We need to be held to the same high standards as Securetes security. I remember one time I walked into the CTA washroom on a Blue line stop and observed a Securetes security guard sitting on a chair eating a basket of chicken wings because she did not want to be on camera while eating another lunch. True story!
Now we have to give a heads up to coppers.don.t take what's not urs...wtf is this world coming to.
I was off duty and went out with some friends and on my way home I pulled into an alley to pee,I was next to a dumpster and notice a large paper bag,after pissing I looked inside and discovered 50,000 in large bills,I took it to my car and went home,put on my uniform went to my station requesting overtime to inventories my find,man am I glad I did cause I got 2hrs OT and it felt real good turning in this cash,I have no regrets,I think about it everyday,every second,then I load my gun and cry!
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