Thursday, July 18, 2013

Sergeant Exam Announcement!! (UPDATE)

Well, not quite. But the website is ready for the announcement:


This is on the Department Intranet under the heading of Human Resources. The embedded links don't go anywhere yet, but once an announcement is made, it's just a matter of activating the paths. No word on how much (if any) they are planning to charge as a "processing fee." We'll try to keep abreast of the developments as they occur.

UPDATE: The link on the HR website is active and the reading list is posted.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

This just in! Looks like bomb squad is being renamed, and the mayors detail have lost d-3 pay, but it's well deserved! Bomb squad being renamed in order to take them to d-1 pay status, better moral hooray! Sarcasm off

7/18/2013 12:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OK crusty crabby old timer. Chime in and complain how the test is rigged and its bullshit and how you are not taking it. And only those with phone calls get promoted. Don't be discouraged by these idiots. Study and take the test. If you score well you will make it.

7/18/2013 12:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The sergeant's test is comin' so you'd better get out your books!

Your General Order Book, your prayer book and your check book.


(Thank you, DK!)

7/18/2013 12:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Heard December, which isn't the fall...maybe it is in New york.

7/18/2013 01:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That has been up on the website since they came out in the media in january saying there was going to be a test in fall of 2013. Also, there is no way the test will be in 2013 fall like the poster says... that is old, usually they give you 6-8 months of study time from the date the test is even announced. Even if they announced it right now I would put the earliest test being given around mid january 2014.

7/18/2013 02:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...

7/18/2013 02:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was told $30 by our Lt.

7/18/2013 02:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm 50 out on the current list.. When is the next sgt class ? It was to suppose to be in may or June . Now I heard sometime in aug or sept.

7/18/2013 02:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How many more classes of sgt , r they going to promote off the the current list?

7/18/2013 02:32:00 AM  
Anonymous IT'S ALL LEGIT said...

"Notify the watch commander."

7/18/2013 03:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

12:13 AM

Whatever you say, you Kool-Aid guzzling clout baby.

Pass the bong.

7/18/2013 05:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...

7/18/2013 02:05:00 AM

Maybe you're one of the doozies?

Now that you're sober, what is

7/18/2013 06:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

14DEC13 SGT Exam

7/18/2013 07:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Now i can be in the Sergent's union

YIPPEE!

7/18/2013 07:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That Sgt. Cooter!

7/18/2013 07:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Last class will be 90-95 sgts. And that's it. Sometime this year for sure. When? Nobody knows

7/18/2013 08:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
OK crusty crabby old timer. Chime in and complain how the test is rigged and its bullshit and how you are not taking it. And only those with phone calls get promoted. Don't be discouraged by these idiots. Study and take the test. If you score well you will make it.

7/18/2013 12:13:00 AM
Ok you of short time obviously! Sure some make integrity, but vast majority make it on clout! For example I took test years ago past, but tell me how 8 guys in 008 on same tact team all made it got promote quickly, yes kid all 100% legit! Kollege edumacation did you well with how life works?

7/18/2013 08:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I bet the P.O.'s who will rank 1-25 on the list have already been identified and are waiting to take the test...

7/18/2013 08:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great! At least we there is an opportunity to get rid of some worthless merit dicks at Area North.

7/18/2013 08:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When I was at DC ceremony Tuesday, McCarthy said the test would be on or around December 14th.

7/18/2013 08:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Chicago Police pensions less generous than other major cities. Problem is not benefit level. Problem is and was City funding level.

7/18/2013 08:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
OK crusty crabby old timer. Chime in and complain how the test is rigged and its bullshit and how you are not taking it. And only those with phone calls get promoted. Don't be discouraged by these idiots. Study and take the test. If you score well you will make it.
7/18/2013 12:13:00 AM

The post below is not a response to the post above. Now read the 2nd post.

Anonymous said...
You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...

7/18/2013 02:05:00 AM

There is a distinct similarity between the two. Not just the writing style but the extreme negativity displayed. There are posts in the past that use the same terminology.The guy has conversations with himself that are downright scary. I think that he's the same guy [maybe troll] who thought that the suicidal CFD member was a complete jagoff and seeemrd proud in taking that stance. The CPD counseling services are not just for winos. They treat coppers for depression and anger issues also. Anyone that knows this guy should give him a little push in that direction so one of own doesn't have to deal with his suicide or worse.

Be safe out there.

7/18/2013 08:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No more from old list will be promoted . It's time for the young officers to be promoted , many of us weren't allowed to take last test . Test will be pass / fail and promotions will be based on a merit selection board.

7/18/2013 08:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is it true that the city wants 4% back from the sergeants retired at 55 and out for health care,and that the arbitrator is considering it? If so will shields and the new kids on the block crew do the same to us? It would a shame and another disgrace to do this to already retired coppers! Who is the fop rep that is telling everyone in his unit, that the pension is not being replenished and will dwindle down? Mike you have a rep that does nothing, does not attend meetings, talks badly constantly about the union, avoids fop activities such as picnic, no not pimping anyone on a public blog, but how can he get free union dues, pass out handfuls of active member stickers to all his friends and bash you mike and the entire union brothers and sisters?

7/18/2013 09:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How is it fixed? Some people study the test, complete with answers.

7/18/2013 09:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...

And you my friend just happened to be among them. You are the biggest boner of all

7/18/2013 09:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So here is what I want to know. All sarcasm aside too. Did you see the story on the EZ Pawn Shop locations? Seems you just write a check to that aldermanic ward's alderman and you are in. Seems $1,500 to $2,000 is the magic number. So which alderman do I write the check to? I mean the lobbyist write Rham Emanuel a check and get what they want. Why can't I?

7/18/2013 09:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No more off old lists going to be all legit .
Just to make sure no cheating the clouted ones, relatives, sons and daughters will be taken to a secure location as to be watched by proctologists (sorry proctors) their test will be the same as yours believe me! The study material is tailored made for them all material are practice tests so study time is cut down to a minimum. All test results will be notified in 7 to 9 months once political I mean budgetary considerations allow.

So study hard and long and u to cam be made!

7/18/2013 09:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Mike Madigan said...

The sergeant's test is comin' so you'd better get out your books!

Your General Order Book, your prayer book and your check book.

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No checks please.

7/18/2013 10:04:00 AM  
Anonymous 90 sgts down said...

I'm 50 out on the current list.. When is the next sgt class ? It was to suppose to be in may or June . Now I heard sometime in aug or sept.

7/18/2013 02:29:00 AM

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The below sergeant's newletter states they are down 90 sergeants.

check:
http://www.chicagosergeants.org/chevrons/2013/ChevronsJuly2013.pdf

7/18/2013 10:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...

7/18/2013 02:05:00 AM

You are absolutely correct. Went once about 20 years ago when new on the job. Hoped it would be nice for the kids. Was surrounded by a bunch of classless individuals. Tried it years later without the kids. Same deal. Never again. I feel bad for the citizens who come in contact with our doozies.

7/18/2013 10:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

>>>Anonymous said...
This just in! Looks like bomb squad is being renamed, and the mayors detail have lost d-3 pay, but it's well deserved! Bomb squad being renamed in order to take them to d-1 pay status, better moral hooray! Sarcasm off

7/18/2013 12:10:00 AM<<<

I can just imagine a Bomb Tech saying to McNumbnuts, "You want to run this Department on the cheap, Here's this package with the pipes and wires and batteries, it smells kinda funny and it's by this important building. YOU HANDLE IT."

7/18/2013 10:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I got made in 98, I had zero clout but studied every day and I mean every day. I outlined all the Orders and then studied the out line then the orders and vice-versa. They gotta make some whom aren't connected, study hard and try to get some insight on anyone studying obscure orders or policy. Some in the know only study 5-10 orders while the rest of us study them all. I know it sucks but this is the beast they created. Good luck all.

7/18/2013 10:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Speaking of Sergeants, what's up with 2 sergeants and a Lieutenant bidding out of 019? I thought that was a sweet place to work? Any insight on this? or is it just an anomaly?

7/18/2013 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

IT'S ALL LEGIT said...
"Notify the watch commander."

7/18/2013 03:08:00 AM

Have you been hiding under a rock? There are no watch commanders in NY therefore we don't have them here either. It's the DSS!

7/18/2013 11:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
This just in! Looks like bomb squad is being renamed, and the mayors detail have lost d-3 pay, but it's well deserved! Bomb squad being renamed in order to take them to d-1 pay status, better moral hooray! Sarcasm off

7/18/2013 12:10:00 AM


What's this? The Butlers of the Mayor's detail no longer get Sgt.'s pay? You mean they're now selling their souls for regular old patrolman's pay?
That's hilarious and the definition of a true suck hole.

7/18/2013 11:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Awesome! So I can study my ass off, have a high score on pt 1, do well on pt2, then watch merit hacks take the promotion that scored waaay lower on pt 1 and only filled out their name on pt2? No thanks. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...

7/18/2013 12:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Could someone please turn the a/c on at the new 12th district? It's unbelievably hot and humid in there.

7/18/2013 12:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

omg black community activists find nothing wrong with a teenager bashing a Hispanics head into concrete and breaking his nose
crime by Hispanic following
Hispanic profiled by black youth as a creepy ass cracker
whoooh nothing racist about that , no crime of aggravated battery committed
no wonder crime is up in black communities

7/18/2013 01:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Time for a rank of corporal and let sergeants run the watch as district station supervisor .

7/18/2013 01:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The department does not promote in the violent summer months. These would include August, September and maybe even October. Advice to mister 50 out, quit posting every night and start studying for the next exam.

7/18/2013 01:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Any word on if there are planned changes as to who is eligible to take the exam?

7/18/2013 01:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cooter's Chinaman made the call already. Congratulations Sergeant Cooter.

7/18/2013 02:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Make more Sgts. when the manpower is low?

7/18/2013 02:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please no more sergeants off the current list. They've been scraping the bottom of the barrel already.

7/18/2013 02:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

After the exam is taken, how long will it be and take before the department makes a Sgt. class?

7/18/2013 03:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-18/moody-s-cuts-chicago-rating-amid-crime-pension-liability.html

Wow article on credit rating being cut due to Crime and pension, great job judges and rahm free all the animals let hem pillage!

7/18/2013 03:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.suntimes.com/mobile/21398219-463/detroit-emergency-manager-files-bankruptcy.html

7/18/2013 03:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Please no more sergeants off the current list. They've been scraping the bottom of the barrel already.

7/18/2013 02:04:00 PM

I agree! If they make another class is will be full of the dumbest merit picks ever. One last ditch effort to promote the dummies and eye candy.

7/18/2013 03:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Speaking of Sergeants, what's up with 2 sergeants and a Lieutenant bidding out of 019? I thought that was a sweet place to work? Any insight on this? or is it just an anomaly?

7/18/2013 11:04:00 AM

Bosses on the watches are good. The problem is with the districts two commanders. Both bad.

7/18/2013 03:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Detroit just filed for BANKRUPTCY!

Is Chicago Next!

This city is just as fucked up as Detroit, with thieving Politicians running the show!

7/18/2013 04:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Speaking of Sergeants, what's up with 2 sergeants and a Lieutenant bidding out of 019? I thought that was a sweet place to work? Any insight on this? or is it just an anomaly?

7/18/2013 11:04:00 AM

Does the XO Mike Ryan have something to do with it!

I'll put $100 on the Pass line of a crap table!

7/18/2013 04:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Study and take the test. If you score well you will make it."

While you're @ it make sure you sit on Santas Lap & tell him you want to be a CPD Sgt. for Christmas, if that doesn't work there's always the Easter Bunny.

21st Century CPD,
The ERA of the MUSH

7/18/2013 04:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Could someone please turn the a/c on at the new 12th district? It's unbelievably hot and humid in there.7/18/2013 12:30:00 PM

Aint nobody got time for dat!!!

7/18/2013 04:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"After the exam is taken, how long will it be and take before the department makes a Sgt. class?

7/18/2013 03:16:00 PM"

The test is gone over w/a fine tooth comb to eliminate the non-clouted, then they check all the bosses kids to see where they land& all those w/ juice inside & outside the department.
Only then will they release the names for the new class.Think I'm full of shit?
ok, we'll see...

7/18/2013 04:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

1098 Sergeants (down 92 Sergeants as of today). That is down from the new level of 1190. The pre-9-1/2 level was 1350.

7/18/2013 05:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Could someone please turn the a/c on at the new 12th district? It's unbelievably hot and humid in there.

7/18/2013 12:30:00 PM

_____________________________________

It's been like that for over 2 weeks now!! 22 million dollars for CRAPPY construction/ .

No more than 2 months into the the new station opening back in December of 2012 , some crew came in and tore up a section of the parking lot( which is supposed to be "GREEN" ) was torn up and never repaired . they took out the brick paving and never re-installed it and that part of the already small parking lot can not be used.

7/18/2013 05:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You ask yourself how many boners can be at one place at the same time? Well, I today experienced the answer to that question... It would be the FOP picnic today. WOW, we have some real doozies on this job...7/18/2013 02:05:00 AM
You are absolutely correct. Went once about 20 years ago when new on the job. Hoped it would be nice for the kids. Was surrounded by a bunch of classless individuals. Tried it years later without the kids. Same deal. Never again. I feel bad for the citizens who come in contact with our doozies.7/18/2013 10:24:00 AM


I had a goodtime with family and friends. Why are there always assholes that want to complain and open their yap? Dont like it, don't go. I don't wanna be next to some party pooper bitchy cop anyways.

7/18/2013 05:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The department does not promote in the violent summer months. These would include August, September and maybe even October. Advice to mister 50 out, quit posting every night and start studying for the next exam.

7/18/2013 01:08:00 PM. Hey mister, they promote three classes of sgt in sept, oct, and nov. rookie

7/18/2013 05:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The tiny dancer dancing at the taste
http://chicagoist.com/2013/07/18/video_mayor_emanuel_loves_him_some.php

7/18/2013 05:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

so, the city that is broke, is going to give a recruit exam AND a sgt exam both within a few months of each other?

7/18/2013 05:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Democrat voters are the true downfall in America. Think of the quality of life we would have without them.

7/18/2013 05:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Last class will be 90-95 sgts. And that's it. Sometime this year for sure. When? Nobody knows

7/18/2013 08:24:00 AM
I heard that too!

7/18/2013 06:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

O.T. Detroit filed bankruptcy!

7/18/2013 06:08:00 PM  
Blogger Mr. SouthSide said...

You can make Sergeant legit. After that, fuggadaboutit.

7/18/2013 06:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why not just import Sergeants from NYPD and Newark and give them exempt pay?

That can't be any worse than every other bright Policing idea that the current crop of smart people from back east have come up with.

7/18/2013 06:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ok you of short time obviously! Sure some make integrity, but vast majority make it on clout! For example I took test years ago past, but tell me how 8 guys in 008 on same tact team all made it got promote quickly, yes kid all 100% legit! Kollege edumacation did you well with how life works?

---
Maybe you didn't do well on the test because you are illiterate...Just sayin'.

7/18/2013 06:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Word of advice to all taking the exam-- focus on the things they've focused on recently-- processing juveniles, inventory procedures( especially money), pursuits, and that goofy McNutjob violence reduction order. The rest of the stuff you already know and just need to see it to remember. Answer the question how your supposed to do it, not how you actually do it in practice. Good Luck.

7/18/2013 06:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130718/METRO01/307180103/Detroit-files-Chapter-9-bankruptcy?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|FRONTPAGE

Detroit officially bankrupt! Are we in Chicago next? Due to democratic inept leadership?

7/18/2013 07:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Right about FOP Picnic. What a waste of time and fucked up. Always seem to run into Mi G from 006 and 012 who has to tell my whole family what a great cop he was. MG let it go pal. We don't fucking care. HICCUP. Bunch of us said hi Mikey NOT

7/18/2013 07:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

IT'S ALL LEGIT said...
"Notify the watch commander."

7/18/2013 03:08:00 AM

Have you been hiding under a rock? There are no watch commanders in NY therefore we don't have them here either. It's the DSS!

7/18/2013 11:05:00 AM

The "notify watch commander" was the secret answer to an oral board promotional test question years ago only the chosen received.

7/18/2013 08:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Have you been hiding under a rock? There are no watch commanders in NY therefore we don't have them here either. It's the DSS!

7/18/2013 11:05:00 AM

You must have about five minutes or less on the job, otherwise, you would know the original comment is a satirical reference to a mid-1980's lieutenant's test.

7/18/2013 08:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Most of the bomb tec' WERE detectives and gave up the rank to become the elite tec's. So if its true, they will be out of D3 pay.
and cannot just go back to being detectives. It is stay there and get D1 pay or go and work beat 1012 -1st, watch.
The list of sgt' goes down do to the fact, the mayor said so. The list is no more ! Take the test again.

7/18/2013 08:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC -- FYI:

http://www.wisn.com/news/agents-find-heroin-in-chicago-aviation-officers-car-near-milwaukee/-/9373668/21041140/-/uvrsarz/-/index.html

7/18/2013 08:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Upon hearing the news I went to the storefront office of Old Bobka the fortune teller. I gave her thirteen dollars to
tell me if I would be promoted off this new test. As she spoke to the crystal ball....it suddenly turned bright green and the face of old Prentice Marshall appeared and the table shook from his cackling laughter......

7/18/2013 08:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
After the exam is taken, how long will it be and take before the department makes a Sgt. class?

7/18/2013 03:16:00 PM

Call your Chinaman.

7/18/2013 09:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Listen to all you potential SGTS: First off do not look fora test before the beginning of the year and here is the reason: there are a bunch of Lts. Capts that go out to a place in Westchester, around Mannheim and Roosevlet and are part of the group that are putting the test togetherm they will be doing this until 3 Oct. Then all of the questions that are compiled and made up by these bosses have to be made into a test by the company out there in Westchester and this all takes time. McCarthy put his PAX501out today and there is a web site that will tell you what to study, but if you are not already looking over some stuff then you are behind out of the gate. GOOD LUCK to you all.I'm retiring at the end of the year and many more Sgts. are going too.

7/18/2013 09:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I made detective legit by studying and working in a busy district. I am close to making Sgt. with any luck. Again legit. It is possible and even likely for some. Sometimes when i read the comments section i am reminded that we police are our own worst enemies.

7/18/2013 09:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

After the exam is taken, how long will it be and take before the department makes a Sgt. class?

7/18/2013 03:16:00 PM

The city is in the driver's seat. The city can, and will, take as little or as much time as desired to fit the city's agenda. Under home rule, the city is bound by nothing more than the wording used in the exam announcement, which is why the city will never publish a schedule or establish time constraints or promise anything in an exam announcement. In other words, your guess is as good as the next person's guess, as far as the length of time between an exam and the first promotions from that exam.

7/18/2013 09:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please, don't listen to the negative nitwits. You CAN get promoted

1. Study at least 2 hours each day until the last 2 months before the second part, then up it to 3-4 hours. You will know all the orders, but you need to train yourself to sit in one place under stress for 4 hours.

2. Study crime control strategies. You will need this for the second part when it comes to the essay questions.

3. Read management books. There are strategies regarding the management of people that are not explicitly listed in the orders but that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

3. Write essay questions that deal with scenarios that combine, crime scenes, preliminary investigations, notifications, reports and complaint and disciplinary procedures. This will give you a comprehensive mastery of the material.

4. Invest in a good study group, to give a different perspective on the material, but never have faith that they will "have" the test. They can only give you tests based on how "they" would administer them. Usually they are wrong about the format, but taking these exams are important as it allows you to see your strengths and weaknesses.

5. Use a highlighter on the exam. It will allow you to highlight key words and will show the test graders that you have attention to detail. Believe it or not, highlighting key terms is a measureable dimension.

6. Personally, I ran out of time on my test, but managed to score under 200 on the last exam even while on a LOA in a war zone. I also ran out of time in the practice exams so the test accurately measured my inablity to demonstrate my mental toughness. I also made detective off the list.

7. On this test race, ethnicity, gender, color, sexual orientation, etc does not matter. I should know. Every demographic will complain that the other is merit. The only thing that matters is the only thing that is important---YOUR ATTITUDE. If you try hard and take the test seriously, there is no guarantee that you will be promoted. But you can be assured that your knowlegde, skills and abilities will be better demonstrated on the exam than if you had not properly prepared.

P.S. YOU REALLY WANT ALL THE NAYSAYERS TO SHOW UP TO THE EXAM UNPREPARED AND COMPLAIN THAT IT IS ALL BULLSHIT. OUT OF THE 7500 THAT SHOW UP, 7250 WILL NOT TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. BE THE ONE THAT DOES.

7/18/2013 10:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"omg black community activists find nothing wrong with a teenager bashing a Hispanics head into concrete and breaking his nose"

...nor does the black community find it upsetting that 179 blacks have been murdered, including a child in diapers, this year. So far. They don't care about how many bodies they ice. But let some other race kill one, even under legally and morally justifiable circumstances, and all he!! brakes loose.

If they don't care, why should I? Or anyone else?

7/18/2013 11:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Take notes you future Sgts. 019 3rd watch has the best sgts in the city

7/19/2013 01:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
OK crusty crabby old timer. Chime in and complain how the test is rigged and its bullshit and how you are not taking it. And only those with phone calls get promoted. Don't be discouraged by these idiots. Study and take the test. If you score well you will make it.

7/18/2013 12:13:00 AM\

Good luck to all but even the slight chance of making it legit and being a sgt. in area south for 10 years makes me want to eat my gun.Some guys love it but dealing with garbage domestics and getting treated like a child because your commander got his ass chewed at a compost meeting over the latest gang shooting.I'll pass and enjoy my current seniority.But like i said i've seen old timers that love to work the ghetto and i would assume that would be a step up for them.

7/19/2013 02:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Could someone please turn the a/c on at the new 12th district? It's unbelievably hot and humid in there.7/18/2013 12:30:00 PM

Work the street. The cars have A/C

7/19/2013 02:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Do not waste your time or money on study groups. The department gives you the material to memorize, so memorize it. And think like management when taking this test. Good luck!

7/19/2013 02:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd rather look up my ass with a mirror.

7/19/2013 06:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The current list is done, look at faxes this weekend.

7/19/2013 06:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

12:13am I'm renaming you Dreamer!

7/19/2013 06:43:00 AM  
Anonymous INSANE FISH said...

"of Old Bobka the fortune teller...
the face of old Prentice Marshall appeared and the table"

OMG Prentice Marshall, my nemesis. Had to wait six years to get hired, took the test in April 1975 and did not get hired until 1982. Was not “ well qualified” or “qualified” based on what Prentice Marshall believed was a “MODEL” Chicago Police Officer, (white males need not apply). Got promoted to Sgt in 1991 and Lt. in 2000; retired in 2012. Had a great career, no thanks to Prentice Marshall. I celebrate his death, 24 May, 2004, every year.

7/19/2013 07:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Could someone please turn the a/c on at the new 12th district? It's unbelievably hot and humid in there.

Front office said don't hold your breath. No one is coming to fix it because, the company responsible for it has NOT been paid. Just like winter when everyone had a small space heater, time to go get a box fan.
Around 7 months old and there are already buckets in the hall catching leaks. Not to mention the sewer smell in the first floor hall.

7/19/2013 07:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Any word on if there are planned changes as to who is eligible to take the exam?

For you guys who were on the merit list then off, no you still can't be a Sgt.

7/19/2013 08:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sergeant exam? Good luck all, I left 9 months ago.

7/19/2013 08:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The testing isnt legit.Dont bother if you are not a golden child.

7/19/2013 08:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Have you been hiding under a rock? There are no watch commanders in NY therefore we don't have them here either. It's the DSS!

7/18/2013 11:05:00 AM

You must have about five minutes or less on the job, otherwise, you would know the original comment is a satirical reference to a mid-1980's lieutenant's test.

7/18/2013 08:11:00 PM

It's actually a reference to the Mauer/Roberts study group for the 94-95 Sgts test. That was the key phrase that was driven home at each class. I know, I was there.

7/19/2013 08:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

no more promotions from old lists
rahmmie wants new blood , I've been on the job for 5 years and never had opportunity to take a promotional test . It's time for young leadership , if you're on the old list you better start to study .

7/19/2013 09:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

While I agree there is a lot of behind the scenes bs that goes in in regards to promotions, always has, always will, but to those with no juice, don't listen to the bs that all promotions need a phone call. I came on in the mid 80's made and worked a beat car in a district till I made Sgt in the mid-late 90's.
No phone call, no $$ but I did invest a lot of time.
Don't let the naysayers corrupt you into thinking there's no such thing as ANYONE getting promoted legit.
Study hard & good luck!!!

7/19/2013 09:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Of course Ryan had something to do with the continued mass exodus from 19. We are losing a GREAT Lt for sure. Thanks alot you egotistical, mean spirited jagoff for continuing to chase good people out of 19. Apologies to the people that were at 23 before the merge, had it never happened you would never have had to deal with this overly merit promoted asshole. And a last thank you to our amazing DC! Thanks for allowing his reign of terror to continue and grow stronger every day Eli! Pussy.

7/19/2013 10:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Im deployed so whens my test Ladner?????
Semper Fi

7/19/2013 12:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

there are a bunch of Lts. Capts that go out to a place in Westchester, around Mannheim and Roosevlet (sic) and are part of the group that are putting the test togetherm (sic) they will be doing this until 3 Oct


. . . hence the secret study groups

7/19/2013 01:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To 7/18/2013 10:39 PM. You are so correct. There are too many people who don't exert the effort to better themselves yet cry like little babies when they don't succed. Heed that poster's advice. You can do it if you work at it.

7/19/2013 01:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When does the test come out for unit 704. They make more money and work less hours. What does that unit do anyway?

7/19/2013 02:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Please no more sergeants off the current list. They've been scraping the bottom of the barrel already.

7/18/2013 02:04:00 PM

Bottom of the barrel? Really? Really? Really?
Historically they've promoted 500 off the list. So far they've only promoted 240 off the list and that's no where near the bottom of the barrel.

Anonymous said...
Last class will be 90-95 sgts. And that's it. Sometime this year for sure. When? Nobody knows

7/18/2013 08:24:00 AM
I heard that too!

7/18/2013 06:05:00 PM

Wrong! 30-35 is the number. 275 is the last number they are taking off this list. If your over 275 on the list I recommend you start studying.

Remember: Hep B causes infection and inflammation of the liver....

7/19/2013 02:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The current list is done, look at faxes this weekend.

7/19/2013 06:26:00 AM
Really !!! You have no idea!!! Stop posting shit!! Tipical copper spreading bullshit!! They r currently at 244 without merit. The dept. will probably go to 300-310 without merit. This list will be active until the new list comes out. That would probably be around 2015!!

7/19/2013 04:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wrong! 30-35 is the number. 275 is the last number they are taking off this list. If your over 275 on the list I recommend you start studying.


NO YOURE WRONG BIG TIME!!! IN FACT DELUSIONAL!

7/19/2013 06:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The current list is done, look at faxes this weekend.

The list was done 3 years ago...didn't you hear? where were you?
Your an idiot

7/19/2013 06:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
The current list is done, look at faxes this weekend.

7/19/2013 06:26:00 AM
Really !!! You have no idea!!! Stop posting shit!! Tipical copper spreading bullshit!! They r currently at 244 without merit. The dept. will probably go to 300-310 without merit. This list will be active until the new list comes out. That would probably be around 2015!!

7/19/2013 04:15:00 PM
I have yet to see a FAX announcing that they were taking down a promotion list.

2015 is a pipe dream. Expect the 1st class late spring early summer 2014 the latest would be early fall 2014 and that's when the current list will come down.

7/19/2013 07:00:00 PM  
Blogger bayamon60641 said...

Now that sounds like crap

7/19/2013 08:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If u think there were no merits promotions off the list
You are blind, deaf and dumb.

7/19/2013 08:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's actually a reference to the Mauer/Roberts study group for the 94-95 Sgts test. That was the key phrase that was driven home at each class. I know, I was there.

7/19/2013 08:55:00 AM

And, genius, where the fuck do you think they got it? It was the secret-"given to those in the know" answer to a question on a mid-1980's test for lieutenant. You apparently weren't there to know, so shut the fuck up.

7/19/2013 10:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

INSANE FISH said...
"of Old Bobka the fortune teller...
the face of old Prentice Marshall appeared and the table"

OMG Prentice Marshall, my nemesis. Had to wait six years to get hired, took the test in April 1975 and did not get hired until 1982. Was not “ well qualified” or “qualified” based on what Prentice Marshall believed was a “MODEL” Chicago Police Officer, (white males need not apply). Got promoted to Sgt in 1991 and Lt. in 2000; retired in 2012. Had a great career, no thanks to Prentice Marshall. I celebrate his death, 24 May, 2004, every year.

7/19/2013 07:05:00 AM

No,you just didn't have clout. You finally got on,did thirty, receiving a lieutenants pension; be grateful. Let go of animosity and enjoy your retirement.

7/20/2013 07:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

BIG JOKE! I took the last two test, scored in the 400 hundreds on my first and in the high 300's on the last one.

They just keep pulling the test down.

Good luck to all who believe they have a shot..........

7/21/2013 05:50:00 PM  

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