Sneed Spins Old News
This sounds familiar...almost like we covered it over a week ago:
- The McCarthy era . . .
Sneed is told Police Supt. Garry McCarthy is shaking up the police department by getting rid of “legacy” top brass.
◆ Translation: Top cop holdovers from Mayor Richard M. Daley’s regime are retiring — through decision or force— and going bye bye.
◆ Job changes: Although Chief of Patrol Joe Patterson, whom McCarthy appointed, has opted to retire — Sneed is told Chief of the Bureau of Detectives Tom Byrne is leaving as well as Tina Skahill, chief of special functions. “Her job will not be filled,” said a top source.
◆ Bottom line: This enables McCarthy, who has recently seen homicide stats drop dramatically, to stamp his signature on the Chicago Police Department by picking his own top cops.
◆ Backshot: Last December, the bell tolled at midnight for top cops toiling in the city’s top shooting galleries and murder dens — when McCarthy named seven new police commanders.
Point of order - McCarthy has yet to demote one single boss, so he isn't leaving his mark on anything. In fact, he has a Deputy Chief running a district, something that hasn't occurred in Department history as far as we're aware.
Sneed ought to wonder why 3 separate chiefs, including one "appointed" by McCarthy as the best man for the job, all resigned rather than continue serving under this superintendent. And maybe ask about the circumstances of the resignations - rumor is the hallways are still echoing from the "dialogue" between Patterson and McJersey.
Once again, the media abdicates its responsibility to ask questions and merely regurgitates City Hall press releases and spins them for the mayor.
Sneed ought to wonder why 3 separate chiefs, including one "appointed" by McCarthy as the best man for the job, all resigned rather than continue serving under this superintendent. And maybe ask about the circumstances of the resignations - rumor is the hallways are still echoing from the "dialogue" between Patterson and McJersey.
Once again, the media abdicates its responsibility to ask questions and merely regurgitates City Hall press releases and spins them for the mayor.
Labels: department issues, media
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
122 Comments:
Also, not sure how old Skahill is, but I'm pretty sure Byrne and Patterson are both under age 50. Why do two top guys say "I'm out" before they can collect? How bad is it? Cmon Sneed, ask these questions too.
one of a few things is going to happen. calloway is going to get a different spot. Either Leo or Joe Gorman (most likely gorman) will be getting the dept chief of organized crime. If gorman gets it then Leo will soon get a chief spot... unk where but Gmac loves him and I could see him getting chief of patrol if Guilliford doesn't get it first. and yes, you heard it here first!
Some of the recent retiree-bosses are too young to collect a pension, but they retired anyway. THAT is a huge indictment of McUseless' so-called leadership.
byrne will be replaced by the short man as chief of dics. also, byrne wont be suffering. His place at McPier is being kept warm for him.
So does this mean some1's gonna shitcan that POS X/O in 019?
Please!
Maybe Sneed forgot that even the rats get off a ship before it sinks.
This city is shot! No pun intended.
Why question the propaganda machine? It's like questioning why the sun rises in the east. They lie. That's what they do. And simpletons believe their bullshit.
They resigned because they are stupid? The 10th district had to arrest and then re-arrest Sharon Dixon, someone wondered who made the mistake? More stupidity?
McCarthy has yet to demote one single boss, so he isn't leaving his mark on anything.
Disagree. He's "left his mark" like a dog marking his territory.
He's pissed all over what was left of a great police department.
Sinking SHip!!!!
No need to fill Skahils jib because she wasnt doing anything.
Sneed, like many other journalists, is merely a lazy tool that the politicians use when they see fit. It's easy to ignore her but for the damage she does. There are too many voters out there that are not paying attention.
Someone someday will finally realize that there is only so much dumb shit that a person can take.
I agree. Sneeds story was obviously spoon fed to her from the spinners.
800 people polled for a 45% approval rate of McCarthy's handling of crime in Chicago. How many people in Chicago? I love statistics. Can I use a similar formula for my taxes? I'll just use less than 1% of my actually income?
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McfullofShit addressed this article yesterday at the end of Compstat. He made it clear that nobody was forced out. He also stated he didn't want Tom Byrne to leave. Now let me back track a little, earlier in the meeting he thru a shot at Byrne, maybe his speech at the end was a backass apology because he realized he had acted like a 6 year old by trying to embarrass Byrne. Best thing about all of this was Byrne left the meeting at the break and never came back. So he wasn't around to hear the praise by Mcfathead.
Also McClueless made it a point to say there has not been any outside influence in his promotion choices, he makes the decisions on everyone.
Further he hinted at the fact he wants to move more bosses from good spots to districts, he feels that's a step up the ladder, because patrol is the backbone and all major promotions Should come from people within patrol. Two of the current bosses that may be moved, because He singled them out specifically, are O'grady and Salemme.
Sorry to all if you waiting for Det,Sgt or Lt promotions he did not address it at all.
PLEASE, Don't they realize that Ladner is a Daley appointee.
Please get rid of her before the department implodes! Or has it already?
Remember hiring good people is only second to training them by qualified FTO's.
McCarthy and wysinger are the dumb and dumber cast members of CPD.
They spoke of how the young recruits on foot patrol have told them how much they love their jobs. How great it is to interact with the community and they feel they are making a difference.
Well duhhhhhhhh! Would you think a recruit would tell you this is the stupidest idea ever and you all are a bunch of morons?
These two egomaniacs believe the sun revolves around them not the earth.
And yet officers still rally for the media like they are anything but the self serving lying scumbags that they are.
Oh lets get Zekman to look into this, or Fox or Goudie to investigate that...when these self serving scumbags will turn on cops in a heartbeat.
Btw Helm, Carothers, were told to leave or be demoted. A few others are going to be invited to retire as well.
Career path? what happen's after someone becomes Chief and decides not to leave or retire,Then what happens to officers? is everything put on hold..
What is a chief of "special functions?" Inquiring taxpayer wants to know. thanks
If the clouted retiring wanted to spill the beans they would.
Who wouldn't want to do an interview a braniac like skahill.
BUT
they do not want to burn that bridge
they have skills.
Exempts can run the pot hole department or the snow shoveling unit.
Or become head of top speed security at Navy pier catching bike thieves and homeless vagrants crapping in the garage.
"No need to fill Skahils jib because she wasnt doing anything."
yet Georgas used that job to pad his resume AND move up the ladder....Moy's made up CAPS commander spot needs to be "unfilled" also
LT T.C. 702 put papers in. Tired of being told only to worry about red line @ Chicago!
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Normally, I just dismiss SCC media rants because a) your implications that the media is in bed with Rahm and is somehow complicit in his efforts to mislead the public are a real stretch. And b) because you you're giving the media far too much credit for being smart, cunning and sly. The media just isnt that bright folks. But in this case, you're right on the mark. If McIamTheShit really is the shit, why then did it take him two years to start putting "his people in?" This is Sneed stroking a source so the info keeps coming. If she reports the truth, the handle gets tightened so the water faucet no longer leaks. Simple as that.
Anonymous said...
byrne will be replaced by the short man as chief of dics. also, byrne wont be suffering. His place at McPier is being kept warm for him.
5/10/2013 12:23:00 AM
Wrong again. Tom Byrne is going to Exelon (Com Ed).
Anonymous said...
one of a few things is going to happen. calloway is going to get a different spot. Either Leo or Joe Gorman (most likely gorman) will be getting the dept chief of organized crime. If gorman gets it then Leo will soon get a chief spot... unk where but Gmac loves him and I could see him getting chief of patrol if Guilliford doesn't get it first. and yes, you heard it here first!
5/10/2013 12:20:00 AM
You must have heard it LAST because he already made Wayne Gulliford the Chief of Patrol. Go back to sleep now.
The National Enquirer has more credibility than the Sun-Times.
The Star has more credibility than the Chicago Tribune.
Anyone with an IQ above room temperature can see that.
Unfortunately there are a majority of Chicagoans that need to turn their themostat up.
Sneed really can't be that stupid! Bosses like Byrne and Patterson are not being forced out, they are leaving because they don't want to stay on the sinking ship. They both scored big jobs and will be collecting big pensions and bigger salaries. McAsshole treats every boss like shit and instead of fighting with him the bosses just leave and get better jobs. No one can blame them for that.
I wonder how McShitface feels going to work everyday being hated by at least 10,000 of his employees?
McPieceofshit get the fuck out of Chicago and leave what's left of our police department alone! FUGM!!
Let's see...our 'killing fields' are on the South and West sides, our 're-education camp' is 'Legitimacy' training: this guy is the Pol Pot of policing. When he goes it will take a couple of months but, we'll get all the scribes and masons to strike his name from the temple walls at 35th street.
We all know why McFreebie likes Leo.
The days I had fun on this job, the days I loved coming to work and the days I loved this department, wearing The Chicago Police Star & Badge are O.V.E.R.
Let me ask this question: Why in the hell do you care which brass retires? From what I read on this blog very few of the leaders meet anyones expectations, so who cares?
McCarthy has left his mark like Daley and Rahm have left their mark and like George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich left their mark.
Anyone remember who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, at the behest of Richard M Daley and Dick Mell to get Blagojevich elected Governor?
If you said Rahm Emanuel you win Corrupt Lying Bastard Politicians for $1,000!
So does this mean some1's gonna shitcan that POS X/O in 019?
Please!
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Magan says:
You leave my big boy alone!
I want to ride his coat-tails for awhile!
Anonymous said...
Some of the recent retiree-bosses are too young to collect a pension, but they retired anyway. THAT is a huge indictment of McUseless' so-called leadership.
No. Actually it's a demonstration of how much money they made and how sure they will fit into another "golden job."
The writing is on the wall. Don't wonder- call it what it is! He is the worst leader this dept has had. Between crime going thru the roof and the dept in shambles from top to bottom- its a wonder the city is still standing! Really?!
In related news, McCarthy gets higher marks for handling crime than mayor: poll. Must have been a pole (sic) with numbers out of someone's ass
More mid-level bosses leaving soon too. Most are just tired of how McCarthy has run the department into the ground and how he is burning out the P.O.s. The other factor is officer safety. Most mid-level bosses do not like his reckless ideas and putting officers in harms way. God forbid one officer gets seriously injured or worse from his lack of concern for an officers safety.
When key people leave long before their time usually means for like three reasons health, possibly a more lucrative position, or internal unrest. Between dealing with Tiny's tantrums, aldercreatures, and the poster child of lunacy. It's a miracle more
don't stroke out from the stress
two female coppers from 007 soon to be stripped for giving false statements to sao and dept in indictment of 007 dist copper!FELONY CHARGES AGAINST THE TWO TO FOLLOW!STAY TUNED!
Byrne left for an offer he could not refuse ... Patterson turned 50 ... Roti is next to go
Skahill spot not being replaced? LMAO. What does that say about her position now if it's being left unfilled? Sounds like it was critical huh? Unreal this job sometimes.
BigMac cant get rid of the heavies thats why he has compstat so he can berate them in front of a couple hundred other officers, revrends and politicians. He hopes this will make them step down on their own. He has been over served a couple of times and he does not care what he says when he half baked. He has talked shit about those who are not in the CLUB. So he uses those in the CLUB as his bitches. He dispised Skahill and Byrne not sure about Patterson..
OT - from FOP website:
Retiree Healthcare
May 7, 2013
At the May Board meeting, the Lodge 7 Board of Directors voted unanimously to utilize the services of attorney Clint Krislov and help fund an amicus brief in the Illinois Supreme Court as well as litigation addressing the upcoming end of the Korshak Settlement Agreement, which expires on June 30, 2013. This is an issue of critical importance to our retirees and active members alike, as it will help determine the future of retiree healthcare for City of Chicago employees.
The FOP is proud to be the first and only Union to commit resources to this legal fight. There is no attorney in Chicago with more experience and knowledge on retiree healthcare and the Korshak litigation than Mr. Krislov. The Lodge is aware that Attorney Krislov has sent an e-mail to selected retirees soliciting funds to support his efforts in court. We would urge all members, active and retired, to contribute what they can to this critical undertaking. We are all in this together.
Gene Roy is quietly watching and waiting. He is like a 17 year cicada.
OT Illinois Economy - Media Propaganda again.
Did you hear back in 2010 Gov. Quinn and Sparklefarts touting how US and Illinois exports are going to double by 2014?
Well good luck with that plan and buckle-up Illinois.
From Crain's business...
Another worry: Illinois exports are stalling
Overall, exports of Illinois manufactured goods, which accounted for 80 percent of the state's $68.03 billion in foreign sales last year, rose 7.5 percent, while exports of non-manufactured commodities, mostly corn and soybeans, sagged 7.2 percent. Many types of manufactured goods still are increasing by rates of 20 percent or more, including some of the state's biggest exports such as earth-moving equipment made by Peoria-based Caterpillar Inc. and tractors and combines from Moline-based Deere Inc.
They try to paint us a ray of hope talking about Caterpillar.
Haha.. yeah, Caterpillar Inc. is doing so well...still increasing by 20% OR MORE??
Try Google-ing Caterpillar layoffs that go back to 2012 and continue today with tens of thousands of workers being cut.
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Jan 7, 2012 – Another Layoff Shock: Caterpillar (CAT) To Cut 20,000 ... Caterpillar in hopes of attracting the new facility, which is scheduled to open in 2012.
Caterpillar laying off 460 workers, cites weakness in mining ...
Apr 5, 2013 – CHICAGO (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc said on Friday it was laying off 460 workers at a U.S. plant that makes mining equipment. The layoffs will ...
Caterpillar announces 300 additional layoffs - Herald & Review
Herald & Review-May 4, 2013
DECATUR — Another round of layoffs at the Caterpillar Inc. facility in Decatur were set Friday to take effect in July. The Peoria-based company ..
Caterpillar announces more layoffs at Decatur plant
WAND-May 3, 2013
However, the declining mining economy forced CAT into cutting nearly 500 jobs just last month, now they will layoff 300 more in the next 60 ...
Remember this is the largest exporter of manufactured goods in Illinois
Maybe the cuts have something to do with the exchange rates on the Japanese Yen eh?
Last Oct, just seven months ago it took 77 Yen to buy one US dollar. Guess what?
As of last night is takes 101 Yen to buy a US dollar.
That's about a 32% increase in the price of Illinois goods and services over the last seven months. Japan is the worlds third largest economy.
We also wonder what's is going on with that so-called five-fold increase in exported Illinois coal that Quinn was boasting about? Think Japan can buy as much at a 32% higher price?
Goodbye Illinois Jobs -- Hello Layoffs.
Where does Babs fit into the new picture??
The reporters in this city are a JOKE, not too many of them are investigative journalists.
McCarthy has done more to ruin this department than any previous leader, come on the guy couldn't figure out CPD command structure so he had to rename all the spots so he could understand it. You can't go into one district or unit anywhere in this city and ask any officer name the command structure starting with Sgt. On up..
this department is DOOMED.
Think about it, how many of us that do not have direct contact w Supt on a daily basis have been dispirited by that man? Can you imagine what it must be like to deal w him daily?
Everyone get over it...nobody who reached a top spot in this department in the last 40 years was a genius or could be considered a legend in policing. Sure there are a hundred blue shirts out there who could fill the top positions in this department that aren't good test takers or don't have any clout that would do a better job.
SPIN SPIN SPIN whores!
Addition by subtraction is if/when the XO of 019 gets made........it will definitely be a welcomed addition of peace and normal work conditions in 019, but would definitely be disastrous to those who would inherit him as a commander. Remember this guy can't manage his own life let alone a team, a watch or a district. Oh well one can dream of a district without him......
Also, not sure how old Skahill is, but I'm pretty sure Byrne and Patterson are both under age 50. Why do two top guys say "I'm out" before they can collect? How bad is it? Cmon Sneed, ask these questions too
Skahill is way over 50, probably in early 60's Usually when you leave before your pension, you are asked to leave and if you refuse, you will be working as a field Lt in the district. Weis did it to every deputy chief
Can see why Byrne and Patterson left to go to private industry or government jobs and then in a year or two when they turn 50, they will collect their pensions
No need to fill Skahils jib because she wasnt doing anything.
5/10/2013 03:16:00 AM
It is amazing. Only in Chicago.
A huge salary and a huge pension, all for an unnecessary job that will be unfilled after she leaves.
Skahill was always suspected of being useless, and now it has been proven.
Tell me more about the Patterson McNonuts conversation!
byrne will be replaced by the short man as chief of dics. also, byrne wont be suffering. His place at McPier is being kept warm for him."
Come on now, don't post what you don't know, jeez everyone knows he is going to head security for Exelon/Com Ed. Stop posting lies!
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To increase "diversity" Pittsburg will hire drug dealers to their PD....????
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So there's shots fired and offender in a school. 015 district
A school violence plan is called !
Do yeah think 1570 or any school cars showed up --
NOPE !!
See if your busy running a vacation agency on company time , you really can't keep up with the dogs on your logs girl
!! It's all good squad !!
What's McNutsy going to do with that moron West? Get her out of 015 and put her in a basement room at HQ or somewhere counting contact cards and event numbers.
Such Spin thrown at Snead's feet. Wow she should be ashamed of herself. This is a great loss and horrible precident for this Department, its Moral and its future. These guys left because they can no longer tolerate the utter ego and nonsense of these carpetbaggers. Its unheard of for top bosses to leave at the ages we are seeing here. The mere fact that they were seeking other employment speaks volumes. Get a Clue Snead Stop Drinking the coolaid!!!
in 2015 lisa will be gov. nora conroy daley will be mayor and ltb little tommy bryne will be supt. the 11th ward still runs n dont forget
Looks like another gets convicted on the tow truck BS. So dumb.
Oh yea, the two coppers from 014 that let gangbangers surround their vehicle with a rival gangbanger in it and had posted on YouTube were fired.
Be safe.
By the time Sneed gets it and verifies the info (2/3 weeks) it isn't news anymore!
She has a small army of staffers (interns) that do all the work and are paid nothing.
It's way past her time to head to pasture and rot.
Mrs Obama had a job created for her and it went unfilled after Barry won the Oval Office, talk about extortion of an Institution!
when you have a dummy/liberal as a leader, you get the same as his helpers....witness the 5th floor, and 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Tom Byrne was absolutly not forced out! He was planing to leave for quite a while now. We were lucky have him for as long as we did. A great boss and an even better person. Please don't confuse him with little Tom Byrne who retired a few years ago.
McCookthebooks days are numbered....you can't outshine the Mayor...after that poll, tiny dancer has to be pissed.
The 10th district had to arrest and then re-arrest Sharon Dixon, someone wondered who made the mistake? More stupidity?
5/10/2013 12:56:00 AM
I have to agree with the decision to release and then re-arrest her. Anyone that has ever sat in the chair as a Watch Commander knows that the only thing worse than a prisoner guard is a prisoner guard in the psych ward. The hospital wants the officers to disarm which is always a fight and you are locked in a ward where, if a fight breaks out with the prisoner, will take responding officers forever to find and assist you. Not to mention that they always want the officers to "step out" when the Psychiatrist wants to talk to them.
Believe me...it's a hassle. Release them (her) without charging and make sure the hospital calls you as she's being released so you can re-arrest her.
I've done it for PCS arrests where they go psycho. Release them WO charging "pending analysis" of the drugs. A little different then the UUW arrest but it can be done and its okay to do it.
two female coppers from 007 soon to be stripped for giving false statements to sao and dept in indictment of 007 dist copper!FELONY CHARGES AGAINST THE TWO TO FOLLOW!STAY TUNED!
5/10/2013 09:56:00 AM
Can only hope it's J.J. and K.B.
Maybe they can ask chrome dome to help them out. Oh. That's right he only gives a shit about his theiving self.
Maybe Sgt. Big Bad W.
No. He's in IAD now. No friends ya know. He'll look to make his career on their overused behinds.
Krislov has been representing retires since day one. If FOP is committed to this fight why do we have to contribute to Krislov. Why not use our dues money, oh that's right it's gone.
The FOPis proud to announce they are joining the Korshak fight......you are not proud enough to announce how much money you put ino his fight.
Tina Skahill is 54, and I don't think she has another job as of yet, she is a decent boss, won't hurt you but doesn't like to make big decisions, Byrne is 49, and so was Patterson, but their pensions are locked in under the Gold Braid bill
Sneed always claims to have good inside sources.
If that were the case she should know the truth instead of the spinning, spoon fed bullshit put out by city hall.
"implications that the media is in bed with Rahm and is somehow complicit in his efforts to mislead the public are a real stretch"
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They may not want to be in bed with Rahm, but they are complicit. See: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-news-media-is-even-worse-than-you-think-2013-05-10
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gene Roy is quietly watching and waiting. He is like a 17 year cicada.
5/10/2013 10:09:00 AM
There's gonna be a lot of people who never would have seen promotions otherwise, who'll benefit from the mass retirements.
It won't be because they're good; it'll be because they stuck around so long, there was nobody LEFT to promote but them.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Some of the recent retiree-bosses are too young to collect a pension, but they retired anyway. THAT is a huge indictment of McUseless' so-called leadership.
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No. Actually it's a demonstration of how much money they made and how sure they will fit into another "golden job."
5/10/2013 09:24:00 AM
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Thanks for putting your spin on it, Garry, but nobody's buying it.
Tell me more about the Patterson McNonuts conversation!
5/10/2013 01:41:00 PM
Truth to be untold: they spoke Ubbi Dubbi.
Well, hopefully GMAC will do something with the 2nd watch lt in 011. We all know he put in his papers for the few open and useless captain spots, which are now called Executive Officers. We would not wish him and his evil ways upon anyone else but he has wore his welcome out and its time for him to go.
We will have one hell of a party for his departure though. minus him.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/22222140/chicago-officer-pearson-to-be-honored-at-white-house
obama might like the chicago police after all....
"Btw Helm, Carothers, were told to leave or be demoted. A few others are going to be invited to retire as well."
Both had cases going to the police board for separation, they wish they were only going to be demoted.
Anonymous said...
Everyone get over it...nobody who reached a top spot in this department in the last 40 years was a genius or could be considered a legend in policing. Sure there are a hundred blue shirts out there who could fill the top positions in this department that aren't good test takers or don't have any clout that would do a better job.
5/10/2013 11:55:00 AM
Hmmmm .... show me one of those hundred blue shirts that are legends or are at the genius level. You can't, can you? You sit around at a tavern after work with your buddies and after a few beers you're telling everyone what you'd do if you were superintendent. There's been thousands like you before and will be thousands like you after. Guys who have all the answers.
Let me ask this question: Why in the hell do you care which brass retires? From what I read on this blog very few of the leaders meet anyones expectations, so who cares?
5/10/2013 09:11:00 AM
Couldnt have said it better myself.... Who cares that you replace crap with shit.
"Oh yea, the two coppers from 014 that let gangbangers surround their vehicle with a rival gangbanger in it and had posted on YouTube were fired"
Fired for that? No question that what they did was stupid but definitely does not merit getting fired? Is there more to that story?
Kirislov? Krislov ?? Why do we have to kick in some money of our pension when we will have to be searching for medical coverage after July to keep our heads afloat? Where is FOP ? I hate to say this but lately I have been going to the reduced items in the grocery store and getting dented cans and over to the "managers specials" section in the meat dept to get items that expire the day I purchase them. I do take them home and put them in the freezer and pray to the good lord I won't get sick when I use them......
Hmmmm .... show me one of those hundred blue shirts that are legends or are at the genius level. You can't, can you? You sit around at a tavern after work with your buddies and after a few beers you're telling everyone what you'd do if you were superintendent. There's been thousands like you before and will be thousands like you after. Guys who have all the answers.
5/10/2013 09:52:00 PM
There are a few 9161 police officers with advanced degrees from reputable schools. These degrees require some amount of intelligence. (Intelligence tests are required for admission into these programs.) Additionally, there are officers enrolled in very high ranking educational programs. So, not everyone is a dumb alcoholic.
"Hmmmm .... show me one of those hundred blue shirts that are legends or are at the genius level. You can't, can you? You sit around at a tavern after work with your buddies and after a few beers you're telling everyone what you'd do if you were superintendent. There's been thousands like you before and will be thousands like you after. Guys who have all the answers.
5/10/2013 09:52:00 PM"
Don't tell us, you're one of the "legit" white shirts who made it thru sheer grit perservance& your brilliant knowledge of the law. Keep telling yourself that as you crawl back under the desk, we've heard this story before.
LT T.C. 702 put papers in. Tired of being told only to worry about red line @ Chicago!
It's about time, Lt T.C. is about the dumbest Lt in the dept. Well his sis Lt. S.C. isn't far behind. Both are were they are because someone always took care of them. Neither has a clue about what real police work is about. Lt. T. C. don't let the door hit you on the way out. Dummy!!! The dept will be a better place when they are gone.
5/10/2013 09:52:00 PM
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I agree. There are a few very good policemen that are bad test takers with no clout. But for the most part, career P.O.'s will always just be patrolmen because they are too lazy to get the college credit, disgruntled, don't want the responsibility, or just flat out unintelligent. Im pretty sure that I'm a combination of all 4 of those categories. That why I'm a blue shirt 4 life. There, I said it. We all know its true.
Hmmmm .... show me one of those hundred blue shirts that are legends or are at the genius level. You can't, can you? You sit around at a tavern after work with your buddies and after a few beers you're telling everyone what you'd do if you were superintendent. There's been thousands like you before and will be thousands like you after. Guys who have all the answers.
5/10/2013 09:52:00 PM
I'll take the answers of guys actually working in the field over pencil pushing politicians (that's what our brass is) that have never been the police any day of the week. Let me clue you in on something else too. Although we have many very intelligent officers on our department, there are no geniuses from top to bottom. Geniuses don't become police officers, fireman, garbage men, etc. We are all blue collar working stiffs. That being said, this department could definitely be run better by some of our blue shirts, detectives, and sergeants than it is by these moronic political clout hacks that wouldn't be qualified to shine my shoes or get my fries. They are only in the position they're in because they are connected to a high ranking politician that used a favor to put them there. Hence, the pile of shit this department has become.
"Oh yea, the two coppers from 014 that let gangbangers surround their vehicle with a rival gangbanger in it and had posted on YouTube were fired"
Fired for that? No question that what they did was stupid but definitely does not merit getting fired? Is there more to that story?
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Yeah, they were unfairly targeting the Alderman's preferred streetgang.
Anonymous said...
Kirislov? Krislov ?? Why do we have to kick in some money of our pension when we will have to be searching for medical coverage after July to keep our heads afloat? Where is FOP ? I hate to say this but lately I have been going to the reduced items in the grocery store and getting dented cans and over to the "managers specials" section in the meat dept to get items that expire the day I purchase them. I do take them home and put them in the freezer and pray to the good lord I won't get sick when I use them......
5/10/2013 11:39:00 PM
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From the FOP web site:
Retiree Healthcare
May 7, 2013
At the May Board meeting, the Lodge 7 Board of Directors voted unanimously to utilize the services of attorney Clint Krislov and help fund an amicus brief in the Illinois Supreme Court as well as litigation addressing the upcoming end of the Korshak Settlement Agreement, which expires on June 30, 2013. This is an issue of critical importance to our retirees and active members alike, as it will help determine the future of retiree healthcare for City of Chicago employees.
The FOP is proud to be the first and only Union to commit resources to this legal fight. There is no attorney in Chicago with more experience and knowledge on retiree healthcare and the Korshak litigation than Mr. Krislov. The Lodge is aware that Attorney Krislov has sent an e-mail to selected retirees soliciting funds to support his efforts in court. We would urge all members, active and retired, to contribute what they can to this critical undertaking. We are all in this together
Hey box of rocks. This was posted three days ago!
Anonymous said...
Kirislov? Krislov ?? Why do we have to kick in some money of our pension when we will have to be searching for medical coverage after July to keep our heads afloat? Where is FOP ? I hate to say this but lately I have been going to the reduced items in the grocery store and getting dented cans and over to the "managers specials" section in the meat dept to get items that expire the day I purchase them. I do take them home and put them in the freezer and pray to the good lord I won't get sick when I use them......
5/10/2013 11:39:00 PM
You don't seem to have paid much attention these past 25 years. That's when Krislov , and NO ONE ELSE, picked up the case for retiree health care and has fought the fight these past 25 years.
All at NO COST to anyone except the City of Chicago. This is the first time they have asked for any money from anyone.
Typical inhabitant of a martini bar, "where is FOP, duh, where is FOP, how come we gotta pay? What the fuk, when will I be made? Oh, I'm retired. Where is FOP."
Don't bother learning the issues of the case now, they are much too complex for you to grasp. Go back to your stool and order another martini.
Tip, get your cat food on sale at Costco. Great prices and with some mayonaise and a small can of peas and carrots can pass for tuna salad.
Hey, I have my South American General's uniform and get it out every Halloween. Then I pretend I am a high ranking police official in Chicago. And I strut around singing "If I Were the King of the Forest!" from the Wizard of Oz.
Being promoted to a position of authority on a thoroughly rigged department in a completely corrupt and "a purely medieval political city, one of chieftains and tribes" (thanks J. Kass) long ago shrunk into a level of insignificance.
Now, as long as those pension checks keep coming uninterrupted...
The Finger said...
And yet officers still rally for the media like they are anything but the self serving lying scumbags that they are.
Oh lets get Zekman to look into this, or Fox or Goudie to investigate that...when these self serving scumbags will turn on cops in a heartbeat.
Btw Helm, Carothers, were told to leave or be demoted. A few others are going to be invited to retire as well.
5/10/2013 07:30:00 AM
No loss with Helm. Never was the police.
Anonymous said...
"Hmmmm .... show me one of those hundred blue shirts that are legends or are at the genius level. You can't, can you? You sit around at a tavern after work with your buddies and after a few beers you're telling everyone what you'd do if you were superintendent. There's been thousands like you before and will be thousands like you after. Guys who have all the answers.
5/10/2013 09:52:00 PM"
Don't tell us, you're one of the "legit" white shirts who made it thru sheer grit perservance& your brilliant knowledge of the law. Keep telling yourself that as you crawl back under the desk, we've heard this story before.
5/11/2013 12:52:00 AM
Believe it or not, Loser ... there are white shirts on this job who did take an exam, passed it and were promoted. Just not you, thank goodness.
Garry is our guy.
He gives us the VRI.
I love the bosses on this job and in return, they love me.
I have no pity for any of these so called good bosses that are leaving. You reap what you sow. I worked for most of them and witnessed first hand them standing by while others got screwed and dumped for nonsense. They knew the injustices that were being dealt and they never lifted a hand to help or do the right thing. Hypocrites one and all. The only thing left that would make this retired boss happy is if Roti gets it stuck in his unethical self promoting ass!
piecochit = sinecure
JJ and KB from 007 are good solid workers. Maybe you're just jealous about the cover of the newspaper!
Charlie Williams...(Or things that make ya go Hmmm)
Weiss purge has Williams out the door. Williams turns down the Job at Merchandise Mart, but Risley takes it. Risley kicks the bucket...Williams takes the job after salary offer gets a sizable increase (remember #1)Daley = Obama = Kennedy. #2)Kennedy Family sold Merch Mart to Vornado Realty Trust. Who has controlling Interest in Vornado?? Kennedy Family so do the math).
SO?? In order to keep Williams under their(Daley Machine) control- He is told that if he wants to be the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department he will take the job at Streets and Sanitation.
SO?? Williams takes the job at S&S, and probably by the 10th period Rahm will give his vote of confidence to McWannabeChiefofNYPD (2 weeks later GONE! ala brizzard) Then the obligatory national search and Rahm will say look what was under my nose. Then the City Council will rubber stamp the appointment.
See Superintendent Charles Williams coming soon to a roll call near you!
As you can see Daley still runs it. Richie sent his brother to D.C. and Obama sent Rahm here.
I love the bosses on this job and in return, they love me.
5/11/2013 09:23:00 AM
that's just uranus talking.
Anonymous said...
LT T.C. 702 put papers in. Tired of being told only to worry about red line @ Chicago!
It's about time, Lt T.C. is about the dumbest Lt in the dept. Well his sis Lt. S.C. isn't far behind. Both are were they are because someone always took care of them. Neither has a clue about what real police work is about. Lt. T. C. don't let the door hit you on the way out. Dummy!!! The dept will be a better place when they are gone.
5/11/2013 02:58:00 AM
Yeah, worked for her downtown. Acted so smart but everyone laughed behind her back. She had no common sense.
Anonymous said...
Well, hopefully GMAC will do something with the 2nd watch lt in 011. We all know he put in his papers for the few open and useless captain spots, which are now called Executive Officers. We would not wish him and his evil ways upon anyone else but he has wore his welcome out and its time for him to go.
We will have one hell of a party for his departure though. minus him.
5/10/2013 08:43:00 PM
He is a dork for sure, worked with him years ago. We will trade you your dork for 19s douchbag XO M.R. ...please! And when he goes, he won't be at our party either!!!
No loss with Helm. Never was the police.
5/11/2013 08:52:00 AM
You got that right! She never deserved to be on the job in any rank or capacity, but she had someone BIG behind her all the way. All of her phony promotions, five at last count, were meritcloutorious. And the BIG clout probably tried to save her from being pushed off the job, but apparently and thankfully, it did not work. Old Little Incompetent Linnie, now starring somewhere as a McDonald's crew member.
Don't bother learning the issues of the case now, they are much too complex for you to grasp. Go back to your stool and order another martini.
Tip, get your cat food on sale at Costco. Great prices and with some mayonaise and a small can of peas and carrots can pass for tuna salad.
5/11/2013 08:13:00 AM
I really should not respond to your snide remarks,but I will.
You need your ass kicked son.
Be Safe All,
CPD Retiree.
@ 5/11/2013 09:37:00 AM
Retired Boss you must of really screwed up big time to talk about "ROTI" like that. I worked for him personally and would work for him again.. He would never hurt the working Police..
Enjoy Retirement Retired Boss!!
two female coppers from 007 soon to be stripped for giving false statements to sao and dept in indictment of 007 dist copper!FELONY CHARGES AGAINST THE TWO TO FOLLOW!STAY TUNED!
So you're happy about someone else's misery. It sounds like you re a miserable fuck.
Yep the XO of 019, while at the 019 Christmas/retirement party he basically called every retiree a "dog ass" while they walked up to get their plaque. This guy is toxic, poisonous, and a real bully. We wouldnt wish him on anyone but we would love for him to leave. Hell there's a growing feeling for getting Capt. TJL back, now the world is truly upside down.
two female coppers from 007 soon to be stripped for giving false statements to sao and dept in indictment of 007 dist copper!FELONY CHARGES AGAINST THE TWO TO FOLLOW!STAY TUNED!
I call this one BS If true they would have stripped them by now during the investigation
Some of the recent retiree-bosses are too young to collect a pension, but they retired anyway. THAT is a huge indictment of McUseless' so-called leadership.
No. Actually it's a demonstration of how much money they made and how sure they will fit into another "golden job."
5/10/2013 09:24:00 AM
Stop whining and go get your golden job. They leave a secure job making good money simply means it still wasn't worth it dealing with McDick
Yep the XO of 019, while at the 019 Christmas/retirement party he basically called every retiree a "dog ass" while they walked up to get their plaque. This guy is toxic, poisonous, and a real bully. We wouldnt wish him on anyone but we would love for him to leave. Hell there's a growing feeling for getting Capt. TJL back, now the world is truly upside down.
No way that could have happened. At least one or more retirees would have told him to fuck himself. You are retired, what could he do but look like an asshole as everyone applauded.
If it did happen I have no respect for any retiree that let him do that to them
garry mac read resumes and decided shoooot none of my command staff could pass a sergeant test
he begged ballerina boy 2 years for permission to push the merit , double and triple merit bosses out
The XO was saying this at the table he was sitting at with his few sucklholes, giving a live commentary as the retirees were announced. He would never have said it to their faces though cause a bully does not confront those who can kick his ass. See since the retirees are retirees they could pretty much have said and done what they wanted to but if your still wearing the clown suit this bully will just rip young new one knowing that you will loose the battle taking on the "captain".
McFailure is simply a puppet following orders. He can no more put his own stamp on CPD than the man on the moon could.
The XO was saying this at the table he was sitting at with his few sucklholes, giving a live commentary as the retirees were announced. He would never have said it to their faces though cause a bully does not confront those who can kick his ass. See since the retirees are retirees they could pretty much have said and done what they wanted to but if your still wearing the clown suit this bully will just rip young new one knowing that you will loose the battle taking on the "captain".
Couldnt agree more, but being a retiree I know at the unit retirement party, no captain would say that because as you pointed out at least one or more retirees would respond
PS especially if alcohol was involved
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