Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Let's BUY a Code of Silence

  • Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration asked a federal judge Monday to set aside a jury verdict in the infamous videotaped beating of a female bartender by an off-duty Chicago police officer — essentially agreeing to pay the woman $850,000 now in return for erasing the jury's finding that a police "code of silence" protected the cop.

    The unusual request is an attempt to prevent last month's damaging verdict from being cited by lawyers in other lawsuits against the Police Department. The former bartender filed the motion jointly with the city; she stands to quickly collect the jury award she won without risking the chance of losing on appeal or having the trial judge reduce the amount.


    It will be up to U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve to weigh the interests of the parties involved in the lawsuit against the interest of the public in having the record of the jury's verdict stand. City lawyers said they plan to appear before the judge Monday.
So they're going to buy a verdict adjustment in order to prevent themselves from having to defend any future allegations of a code of silence?

What about all the rest of Kirby's scandals where the clout heavy were covered up for years? What about the "Friends of Phil" program? And that's only the high profile cases. How about ongoing sexual harassment beefs? EEOC complaints? Grievances ignored/dismissed because bosses close ranks around serial problems and pretend nothing happened?

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

code of silence was a chuck norris movie with one of our very own as one of the cast members, sgt joe "bad actor" kosala--- hair gels are brain washed at the academy to roll over like flipper the minute they see anything bad which doesn't give much credibility to this code of silence nonsense....

12/04/2012 08:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Chief Rivera and Commander Klimas need to go you have to start fresh to try to get these terrible cover ups behind

12/04/2012 09:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Out the clout! said...

Out the clout!


Out the clout and you will begin to see why we have so many problems on this job, and more importantly, you will see who is behind these problems.


No more merit. None. Nada. Zilch.

Out the clout!

12/04/2012 09:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A new standard for Code of Silence will emerge with Daley's nephew, so buying one on the Abbate case is pointless. And the Daley case will go all the way up to the formerly Fat Phil and two State's Attorneys. What will that be called: "The Pinstripe Code of Silence?" Or the "Gold Braid Code of Silence"?

12/04/2012 09:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the confidential section of IAD is another joke with police officers with under ten years on the job, how do you think they got there CLOUT

12/04/2012 09:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Code of silence? Man, most cops will sell you out to protect themselves nowadays.

12/04/2012 09:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Currently a case in the Apellate Court........When it's affirmed against the department the lawsuits will flow.....the police board will be sued, and justice will be served to those coppers who have been f**ked over for so long, and Kirby will be the subject of many lawsuits that will arise from this decision.......tick.....tick......tick........tick.......

12/04/2012 10:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good, the more the asshole gang members eliminate themselves and the shootings get National Headlines . that will make Rahm a one term mayor, the little Racoon Eyed piece of shit.

12/04/2012 10:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Friends of Phil"-- has a nice ring to it. If you were a big contributor or had others contribute to the memorial fund- you were taken care of.
Then he becomes a paid boss at the fund. Have to love it.

12/04/2012 11:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that horse has done left the stable. Closing the gate at this point is not going to be all that helpful.

12/04/2012 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"MillerCoors will be the first corporate sponsor of the annual penny rides on Dec. 31. The idea is for New Year's revelers to make the CTA their designated driver."
////////////////////////////////
hahaha...the following robbery is being brought to you by Coors. Stash a penny in your sock and you'll be able to get home after being robbed...thanks to MillerCoors.

12/04/2012 11:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cline gave us the following, which led to DOJ demanding Weis and then McCarthy.

Abbate
Koschman/Vanecko
Finnegan/SOS
Weems
Jefferson Tap
et cetera

All of the above would lead to Lori Lightfoot being disqualifief from being the next United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

Someday an enterprising reporter will FOIA the demands from the Civil Rights Division of DOJ and upon receiving the documents it will be headlines!

12/04/2012 11:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

O.T. 025 3rd Watch

Please stop the bullying in 025 3rd watch!!!

The writing on the bathroom walls and on the sheets where it lists the officer's names and car assignment has to stop. And it needs to stop now.

Never have I seen such immature behavior. Also please do not write personal attacks on the sheets. Those words for the whole watch to see and for others can be very hurtful.

12/04/2012 11:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

For those of us with pending lawsuits and pending jury trials you better hope this is done... 99 percent if lawsuits and our jobs is no code if silence but civil lawyers will use this every single time in every lawsuit against good officers and unfortunately it will go a long way with clueless juries. Believe me, this is for the greater good.. And if you don't think so then maybe u will change your mind once u get slapped with a lawsuit alleging your part of a documented core of silence and cover up

12/04/2012 12:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/11/illinois-senate-expected-to-vote-on-quinn-gun-ban-this-week.aspx

Is there a vote to bad semiauto weapons in IL?

12/04/2012 12:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

do they get "vowels" thrown in too?
will Vanna White flip the paper for us?
must a be a new twist on the Bob Barker and Lets Make a Shady Deal
that is the reason for court records
so that lawyers have a basis to go back on in future cases and for judges to have a little guidance on rulings i say a "card layed is a card played and no deals monty hall

12/04/2012 01:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Off topic: Hey sarge there was No 11, No 14 and you let 13 cut early, and see what happens. That and the fact all these that just went on the medical now, right before the holidays, same people every year, What a fucking joke it is here. So us that never get to leave early, us that never go on the medical because we couldn't get time have to handle the district and cover for all these dogs Lol. You have a safe and Happy Holidays.

12/04/2012 01:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You can call that Abbate a criminal and jerk who should not have been on the police force, but the gutst video released showed the female bartender being very aggressive, even pushing and shoving Abbate. If he had not beat and kicked her for ten minutes, he probably would not have been arrested. This column, I think, printed he is now at McPier, if he is, hopefully he has gotten his act together, McPier already has enough goofs and does not need more

12/04/2012 01:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

off topic: And to all the soccer moms who went on the medical to be off December and come back after New Years. You can't be driving your little kiddies around everywhere and running to the store 3 times a day for milk and there favorite foods lol. Your on the medical if you need to go to a store call the district, and it doesn't mean you can go out to the bars after 9pm because the won't come check on you.
signed someone that works in pain everyday. Come try to live my life.
And for you medical dogs that will get all mad at me I will tell you now go fuck yourself.
Be safe Everyone since were short with everyone on medical, back each other up.

12/04/2012 01:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"So they're going to buy a verdict adjustment in order to prevent themselves from having to defend any future allegations of a code of silence?"

As well to buy a verdict adjustment to prevent one's self from going to prison, from having a criminal record.

Why not put up a price list in the lobby of the courthouse?

12/04/2012 01:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"...agreeing to pay the woman $850,000 now in return for erasing the jury's finding that a police "code of silence" protected the cop."

I will gladly pay you for a hamburger today if you promise to never make another one.

12/04/2012 02:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the woman suing- if you accept, YOU ARE PART OF THE CODE OF SILENCE. You already won, and will receive what is due to you - both money AND forcing the city to change. Don't give in! -a disgusted cop.

12/04/2012 02:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But isn't the bartender worried about other victims of the code of silence and how her rolling-over, so to speak, will impact their cases against the city?

(Insert picture of the bartender accompanied by the audio of Cuba Gooding Jr. shouting "Show me the money!")

Apparently not. She must be so traumatized by the code of silence that the thoughts of 850K dancing in her head have blinded her to the plight of others.

Someday the bartender will realize the money was not as important as assisting the fellow victims of the mythical code of silence.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

12/04/2012 02:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I believe a better description would be: "The code of taking care of the clouted/connected."

12/04/2012 02:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Vaneko, code of silence for sure. All the way up the ladder to the ASA.

12/04/2012 03:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Old Retired Guy Here.
This is all getting too weird for this old man. Best Wishes to all you brave Men and Women of the CPD.

12/04/2012 03:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT--

Emanuel moving at warp speed towards awarding no-bid contract for 31 digital billboards "on city-owned buildings," the reports say.

Something to do with circumventing existing laws about "no animated stuff within 500 feet of a roadway," something like that.

Whole landscape going to be glaring,jerking, flashing s__t. World further turned into a madhouse.

Then he will take his money and his light fixtures and his "GOLAN MOVERS" boxes and go.

12/04/2012 03:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

850k for do not touch list nice

12/04/2012 03:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anything to protect Deb Kirby and the evil cabal of coverup corruption artists in IAD!

12/04/2012 03:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The judge would have to be bought and paid for to agree with Rahm.

With the great investor right hook Vanecko case speeding to the forefront. What reason could a judge reward Rham with this little do over.

When was the last time you heard of anyone going to a jury trial and the loser gets to dictate anything to the court?

12/04/2012 03:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When I originally read "1984" it was science fiction. Who would have thought it would become reality a mere sixty-five years after it was written?

How can this be legal?

12/04/2012 03:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Joe Shmoe said...

This is to be able to defend Daleys Nephew. Make it harder to convict him when they appeal the Grand Jury decision.

12/04/2012 03:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It really is time for a federal takeover of the CPD.

Things can only get better for the unclouted workers.

12/04/2012 03:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

KIRBY 19th Ward Rahmbooooos Whipped

12/04/2012 04:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fire KIRBY
Or all cops should do nothing
Remember Krupa

12/04/2012 04:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

DOJ Take over CPD

12/04/2012 04:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

station supervisor is responsible for damage to bathroom walls
obtain a cr # on 3rd watch XO

12/04/2012 04:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This has VANECKO written all over it.

12/04/2012 05:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:47 PM

The Feds took over CPD when Weis was hired. Daley negotiated with DOJ and in-exchange it was not publicized!

12/04/2012 05:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT: mass transit is going to be phased out...going take some time,but bosses are trying to figure out how to do it because of all the federal $$ involved....stay tuned

12/04/2012 05:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Off Topic:
SCC can you put this up?


We have learned that a 5yr old boy who has terminal cancer and is not expected to live to see Christmas. His dying wish is that he receives lots of Christmas cards from Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Security. I would love for all of us to pull together and make this happen and honor his wish more than he could have ever imagined.

Please mail your card now to:

Nathan Norman
81 Durivan Drive
Rustburg, VA 24588

Here's the story:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathannorman/mystory

12/04/2012 05:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Shhh shut-up. There's no proof of a "Code of Silence". Where? Where's the proof?

Similar yet worse than when any of these corporations do a plea deal of not admitting or denying anything.

Here, here's a wad of cash to go away. This way a few months later we can glorify them as being noble job creators or leaders.

Unfrickenbelievable the money being pissed away on city lawyers because of this corruption.

12/04/2012 06:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

code of silence was a chuck norris movie with one of our very own as one of the cast members, sgt joe "bad actor" kosala--- hair gels are brain washed at the academy to roll over like flipper the minute they see anything bad which doesn't give much credibility to this code of silence nonsense....

12/04/2012 08:57:00 AM

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Hahaha, "code of silence nonsense"?

Well the jury didn't think it was nonsense and apparently since the mayor is willing to throw away about a million dollars to cover up the verdict he must not think it's nonsense either.

12/04/2012 06:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

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They'll liable to tow and damage it next and the people running the auto pound will tell you to go eff yourself.

The people in the mayors office will tell you to go eff yourself and even the Inspector General will tell you to eff off.

These people are running a kidnapping / extortion scam only it's for vehicles. Been there.

12/04/2012 06:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nothing says CORRUPTION IN CHICAGO POLITICS like this boneheaded move.

12/04/2012 06:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

When I originally read "1984" it was science fiction. Who would have thought it would become reality a mere sixty-five years after it was written?

How can this be legal?

12/04/2012 03:46:00 PM

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Yeah like in the book "1984" everything the administration says is the exact opposite of reality.

12/04/2012 06:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Friends of Phil"-- has a nice ring to it. If you were a big contributor or had others contribute to the memorial fund- you were taken care of.
Then he becomes a paid boss at the fund. Have to love it.

12/04/2012 11:00:00 AM

And watch how many fools jump up to defend him. He's called Phat Phil, but he could also be called Phast Phil, and it's not because he's a runner.

12/04/2012 07:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

News has gotten out nationally about the scumbag Chicago cop who shot the miniature BULL TERRIER puppy. I will happily sign the petition to get this dirtbag off the streets and I fully support the ensuing lawsuit. Where's the article about this?

Bad cop actions will cost taxpayers once again.

12/04/2012 07:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

O.T. 025 3rd Watch

Please stop the bullying in 025 3rd watch!!!

The writing on the bathroom walls and on the sheets where it lists the officer's names and car assignment has to stop. And it needs to stop now.

Never have I seen such immature behavior. Also please do not write personal attacks on the sheets. Those words for the whole watch to see and for others can be very hurtful.

Grow a spine you pussy. Oh oh was that hurtful.

12/04/2012 07:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anything to protect Deb Kirby and the evil cabal of coverup corruption artists in IAD.

I read the story in the Sun Times, not that I believe everything that is in any newspaper. If it was correct, either Kirby, another officer from IAD or the States Attorney was lying, or all of them. Shouldn't someone have to answer some questions about that?

12/04/2012 07:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am so tired of hearing about a police code of silence. What about lawyers and judges. During operation Greylord how many judges went down and lawyers too. Did any judge or lawyer step up and say there was corruption going on? No! They kept their mouths shut and said nothing. They knew what was going on. So stop pontificating about a code of silence for the police, when every profession has it, even the media.

12/04/2012 08:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

Maybe you were parked in his "hole"

12/04/2012 08:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I find it ironic that we are debating the "code of silence" on a public blog where coppers couldn't keep a secret to save their lives.

12/04/2012 08:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

We're you the copper that was at the townhall meeting at Taft saying he "never see the beat car"....now you see them!

12/04/2012 08:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

A new standard for Code of Silence will emerge with Daley's nephew, so buying one on the Abbate case is pointless. And the Daley case will go all the way up to the formerly Fat Phil and two State's Attorneys. What will that be called: "The Pinstripe Code of Silence?" Or the "Gold Braid Code of Silence"?

12/04/2012 09:44:00 AM


If Cline is involved it will be called the



Old Country Buffet Code of Silence



Is Wilfred Brimley still alive?

He could play Cline in the made for TV movie.

12/04/2012 08:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

Hi Mc Fly. If a citizen calls the police to report a car doesn't have their city sticker then yes the police have to respond to the job and if they want to, they can issue tickets. Your car without a city sticker is safe in your garage. Think Mc Fly, think.

12/04/2012 09:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Off topic: Hey sarge there was No 11, No 14 and you let 13 cut early, and see what happens. That and the fact all these that just went on the medical now, right before the holidays, same people every year, What a fucking joke it is here. So us that never get to leave early, us that never go on the medical because we couldn't get time have to handle the district and cover for all these dogs Lol. You have a safe and Happy Holidays.

12/04/2012 01:20:00 PM

Ok so what are you going to do about it besides writing on a blog? Look Albert Einstein said "for every problem there is a solution. If a problem can be stated then it can be solved". So what is your solution?

12/04/2012 09:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't see any judge in his right mind going along with this petition. It will only look like a further cover- up. This case received national attention . If a judge granted such an absurd request by the city ( the loser,) the media would have a field day with this and the judge would be villified.

12/04/2012 09:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

it really is time for a federal takeover of the CPD.

Things can only get better for the unclouted workers.

your a stroke..

feds are paper pushers who cant get things done unless they have years to do it,besides we are already trying hard to be like them all paper no action.

12/04/2012 09:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Special thanks to the CPD bike unit led by Sgt J.A.
You guys/gals were fantastic in apprehending Stringer Bell!
Stay safe,
Hungry Fed

12/04/2012 10:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Complete and utter screw up by PO at 800 W Buena 3 p.m. Saturday.

Made the news.

PO writing vehicle parked across sidewalk...vehicle owners dog got loose...Cop shot Dog...and went back to writing the ticket.

Monday, 2 PO's showed up at the dog owners house to issue a Citation for not having the Dog on a Leash.



http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-officials-investigate-cops-shooting-of-dog-on-north-side-20121204,0,1085136.story

12/04/2012 10:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wasn't there a "code of silence" in the Vanecko case?? How convenient for the city to ask for this little "set aside " in the Abbate case. The judge would never agree to this or Dan Webb will be all over it and so will the media.

12/04/2012 10:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's CONE of Silence.

Just like on "Get Smart".

12/04/2012 10:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Code of Silence is alive and well in 011. How is a certain 20 sector Sgt still on the job? How many CRs from both p/os and other supervisors and EEOC beefs can one person get before anything happens?

12/04/2012 10:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm all for cleaning up the department and getting rid of clout, especially since I have none. However, this code of silence garbage is going to hurt a lot coppers getting sued. I know firsthand what its like to sit at a jury trial while being portrayed as a monster for a bunch of made up bull shit. Be careful what you wish for.

12/04/2012 10:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Obviously, the bartender was "blackmailed" into joining the City's motion. She will likely lose the entire judgment if the City appeals and since she has already won she would have to fight any appeal by the City. Would hate to be her at this point. Taxpayers will also suffer if the Judge lets the verdict stand because every attorney who ever thought about bring suit against the CPD will make the same allegations and now they know how to win.

12/04/2012 11:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with the Out the clout thread.

End it. Now.

12/04/2012 11:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To "Joe Shmoe" at 347pm: How do you appeal a Grand Jury (finding) decision? Hope you are using cans and not bottles....

12/04/2012 11:15:00 PM  
Blogger It's Obama's Fault said...

Wow. Sounds like the CC's office is doing its job.

12/04/2012 11:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is there anything that doesn't bother you SCC?

12/04/2012 11:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rahm is saying "there is no Code Of Silence" and here is $850K not to ever talk about it again....not that it exists or ever existed.

12/05/2012 12:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

You can call that Abbate a criminal and jerk who should not have been on the police force, but the gutst video released showed the female bartender being very aggressive, even pushing and shoving Abbate. If he had not beat and kicked her for ten minutes, he probably would not have been arrested. This column, I think, printed he is now at McPier, if he is, hopefully he has gotten his act together, McPier already has enough goofs and does not need more

12/04/2012 01:24:00 PM

Not sure what special video you viewed. So big guy coming behind the bar and a small women tries to push him back means she is aggressive?

So if someone breaks into your home and you try to get them out, you are being aggressive?

You are a f-ing idiot.

12/05/2012 12:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This way the city won't have to deal with the entire Kirby mess.

Everybody wins! (in the usual, convoluted Chicago way)

12/05/2012 12:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

>>>Anonymous said...
http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/11/illinois-senate-expected-to-vote-on-quinn-gun-ban-this-week.aspx

Is there a vote to bad semiauto weapons in IL?

12/04/2012 12:34:00 PM<<<

Is Madam Secretary Hillary Clinton trying to sneak in a TOTAL BAN ON ALL PRIVATE FIREARMS through a United Nations Treaty enforced by the I.R.S. and a heavily armed Special Branch of Homeland Security?

12/05/2012 01:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The legend of Gerald Callahan is finally gone. Resigned before police board was going to hear case.

12/05/2012 04:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ode of silence was a chuck norris movie with one of our very own as one of the cast members, sgt joe "bad actor" kosala---hair gels are brain washed at the academy to roll over like flipper the minute they see anything bad which doesn't give much credibility to this code of silence nonsense.... 12/04/2012 08:57:00 AM

So Im confused, should the hair gels roll over like flipper or keep they're mouth shut? Cant tell if youre angry that there is or isn't a code of silence.

12/05/2012 04:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Mystic Knights of the Sea said...

Anonymous said...
To "Joe Shmoe" at 347pm: How do you appeal a Grand Jury (finding) decision? Hope you are using cans and not bottles....

12/04/2012 11:15:00 PM

(paper cups I hope)

Why, you go to the Grand Jury Appeal the Indictments I don't Like Court of Northern Illinois with the Honorable Algonquin J, Calhoun presiding.

12/05/2012 04:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So the City spent over $5 million to defend this case of an off duty drunken lout beating the bartender who suffered no real visible damage and was never knocked out and did not suffer any long term damage.

Now they want to spend another $850 thousand to prevent the verdict from mentioning something that does not exist. I think I understand now.

They could have offered $2 million a couple of years ago and saved at least $3.85 million. That money would pay for months more of Ceasefire's help in curbing violence.

12/05/2012 04:43:00 AM  
Anonymous USMC said...

ok then. i will be silent. so now that i said that when can i move up through the ranks

12/05/2012 07:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A code of silence on the radio is golden!!

12/05/2012 08:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Complete and utter screw up by PO at 800 W Buena 3 p.m. Saturday.

Made the news.

PO writing vehicle parked across sidewalk...vehicle owners dog got loose...Cop shot Dog...and went back to writing the ticket.


Great job by the PO!!Next time keep yer mutt on a leash and you won't have to carry it home!

12/05/2012 09:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Code of silence ? 018 / 3rd watch has people that stool on other coppers on a regular basis.

12/05/2012 11:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

Hi Mc Fly. If a citizen calls the police to report a car doesn't have their city sticker then yes the police have to respond to the job and if they want to, they can issue tickets. Your car without a city sticker is safe in your garage. Think Mc Fly, think.


I ran a location history, no one called. This guy had no right to be writing cars on private property. I even said "no one called" in the original post. I think you're missing a few gigawatts.

12/05/2012 11:05:00 AM  
Blogger SpankDaddy said...

Legally, not a bad idea.

12/05/2012 11:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well the jury didn't think it was nonsense and apparently since the mayor is willing to throw away about a million dollars to cover up the verdict he must not think it's nonsense either.


Another jury full of democrats

12/05/2012 12:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I want to be the first

induced into a seizure while driving on the D-Ryan X-way

by a flashing roadway sign.

It IS going to happen.

12/05/2012 12:48:00 PM  
Anonymous The real Sir Donkey said...

Please stop the bullying in 025 3rd watch!!!

Somewhere Sir Donkey is crying over what has become of his beloved 025th District. You are not worthy to step in his Donkey Shit you sniveling coward.

12/05/2012 01:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Asking the judge to cover up the cover up verdict. Only in Chicago could this happen.

12/05/2012 02:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ok so what are you going to do about it besides writing on a blog? Look Albert Einstein said "for every problem there is a solution. If a problem can be stated then it can be solved". So what is your solution?

12/04/2012 09:07:00 PM
I'm not the person you feel so much smarter than and that's why you just couldn't help yourself from saying what you said which I then, in turn, copy/pasted above. But I do have a solution. I'm going to ask Santa to shut your holier than thou face the fuck up. Problem, solution, all on a blog. IMAGINE that.

12/05/2012 05:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

OT question... when did it become common practice in 016 on midnights to come into condo PARKING LOTS to write P.O.'s cars??? It was clearly a P.O.'s car and no one called. I'm not going to point out who it was because I have a shred of decency. Classy move.

12/04/2012 12:51:00 PM

Hi Mc Fly. If a citizen calls the police to report a car doesn't have their city sticker then yes the police have to respond to the job and if they want to, they can issue tickets. Your car without a city sticker is safe in your garage. Think Mc Fly, think.

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I ran a location history, no one called. This guy had no right to be writing cars on private property. I even said "no one called" in the original post. I think you're missing a few gigawatts.

12/05/2012 11:05:00 AM

An owner (or representative) of the private property still has to sign the citation, right?

12/05/2012 07:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/11/illinois-senate-expected-to-vote-on-quinn-gun-ban-this-week.aspx

Is there a vote to bad semiauto weapons in IL?

12/04/2012 12:34:00 PM<<<

Is Madam Secretary Hillary Clinton trying to sneak in a TOTAL BAN ON ALL PRIVATE FIREARMS through a United Nations Treaty enforced by the I.R.S. and a heavily armed Special Branch of Homeland Security?

12/05/2012 01:21:00 AM

No, actually; she isn't.

12/05/2012 07:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Off Topic:
SCC can you put this up?


We have learned that a 5yr old boy who has terminal cancer and is not expected to live to see Christmas. His dying wish is that he receives lots of Christmas cards from Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Security. I would love for all of us to pull together and make this happen and honor his wish more than he could have ever imagined.

Please mail your card now to:

Nathan Norman
81 Durivan Drive
Rustburg, VA 24588

Here's the story:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathannorman/mystory

12/04/2012 05:51:00 PM
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Snopes.com verifies this as true, not a hoax.

12/05/2012 07:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Total hypocrisy of Communism, very alive and well in Chicago

12/05/2012 08:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
It's CONE of Silence.

Just like on "Get Smart".

12/04/2012 10:16:00 PM

That's correct Agent 86. Holy Shit, this just reminded me of the character "HYMIE the ROBOT" on get smart. That's who McGoofy reminds me of "Hymie the Robot".

12/06/2012 08:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3-56-020 License required.

IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY TO USE, or to cause or permit any of the owner’s agents, employees, lessees, licensees or bailees, to use, ANY MOTOR VEHICLE or any other vehicle UPON THE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY or upon any city-owned property, unless such vehicle is licensed as provided in this chapter. Trailers are exempted from this license requirement. THERE SHALL BE A PRESUMPTION THAT ANY VEHICLE PARKED IN in any public garage, as defined in Chapter 4-232, OR ANY PARKING LOT OPEN TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC, USED THE PUBLIC WAYS TO ARRIVE AT ITS LOCATION.

12/06/2012 10:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Nothing says CORRUPTION IN CHICAGO POLITICS like this boneheaded move."


Nothing says corruption in Chicago politics like CHICAGO POLITICS.

"Corruption" and "Chicago Politics" are synonymous.

12/07/2012 12:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
3-56-020 License required.

IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY TO USE, or to cause or permit any of the owner’s agents, employees, lessees, licensees or bailees, to use, ANY MOTOR VEHICLE or any other vehicle UPON THE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY or upon any city-owned property, unless such vehicle is licensed as provided in this chapter. Trailers are exempted from this license requirement. THERE SHALL BE A PRESUMPTION THAT ANY VEHICLE PARKED IN in any public garage, as defined in Chapter 4-232, OR ANY PARKING LOT OPEN TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC, USED THE PUBLIC WAYS TO ARRIVE AT ITS LOCATION.

12/06/2012 10:58:00 AM


Wow. Ok then. You win. You REALLY need to get a life, but you win. If you need a parker THAT BAD, more power to you, you sad sack of shit.

12/07/2012 03:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow. Ok then. You win. You REALLY need to get a life, but you win. If you need a parker THAT BAD, more power to you, you sad sack of shit.

12/07/2012 03:47:00 AM



i'll gladly write a parker Tuesday, for a hamburger today.

12/08/2012 02:46:00 PM  

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