Blatant Media Slant Continues
The Tribune is once again playing politics with Police Department issues.
The article linked at the bottom of today's posts has been altered beyond recognition. The last half-a-dozen paragraphs which told the story of the Officer's efforts to reach out to the family, the conversation they had, the explanation and regret he expressed over the mistake, have all disappeared from the story completely.
Instead, they are now quoting the convicted felon who allegedly had the gun that allegedly disappeared following the confrontation.
We don't know about you, but this altering of the narrative by the media is a giant red flag that screams "political prosecution" to us. We don't see anything wrong about covering the fact that the detective has expressed regret and contrition, but the media eliminating all mention of this when it was featured so prominently not even 10 hours ago? Someone got a phone call.
The article linked at the bottom of today's posts has been altered beyond recognition. The last half-a-dozen paragraphs which told the story of the Officer's efforts to reach out to the family, the conversation they had, the explanation and regret he expressed over the mistake, have all disappeared from the story completely.
Instead, they are now quoting the convicted felon who allegedly had the gun that allegedly disappeared following the confrontation.
We don't know about you, but this altering of the narrative by the media is a giant red flag that screams "political prosecution" to us. We don't see anything wrong about covering the fact that the detective has expressed regret and contrition, but the media eliminating all mention of this when it was featured so prominently not even 10 hours ago? Someone got a phone call.
Labels: media, un-fucking-believable
posted by SCC at 8:01 AM
57 Comments:
Anyone still have the original article before it was "edited?"
Today's Trib says the detective was armed with an unregistered "fully automatic Glock 9mm handgun." Idiots.
A lot of drama in 025 about the people getting dumped is nothing. In 019 they are worse and with just cause. They are pissed about certain P.O.'s with "Charmed" careers that are detailed out with no time on the job working straight days and weekends off. Can't blame them and I highly doubt they will be productive on the 1st watch. Bring those detailed officers back. Do what is right Eli !
And that's a sworn official of this city whose been shoved under a speeding, double-length city bus for defending himself...makes you fear what they'll do what to the average citizen who defends himself. Conceal carry has been working in 49 other states but Chicago of course will find a way to make IL look like a bunch of corrupt asses. Time to get outta dodge.
There is no more unbiased media. Every outlet has their own agenda. impartial reporting doesn't exsist on Chicago streets. It went the way of good grammer, belts for sagging pants, and knockout game free days...Everything can be twisted and turned and fitted into any shape to fit and be presented to any given cause... As long as the ADs keep selling.
Sometimes they're actually NOT "out to get ya'"... reporters are supposed to write in an inverted pyramid style so the 'detail' information can be cut easily at layout if the story is too long. Confident that's why the bottom chunk disappeared - newspaper space is critically short since these damn rags have to make money.
The question actually is - since when did these become only "details"? Seems pretty critical to the narrative to me...
It is odd that this stuff disappeared from the story. I read it yesterday and it was definitely all there. I have a couple of reactions as somebody with some practical experience in these areas: (1) I thought I read that somebody was filming the officer's visit to the neighborhood, and then the sister was quoted making various claims about what the officer said. It wasn't clear to me whether the reporter had witnessed the video; certainly the reporter wasn't there for the statements, or all of them. The video might have omitted a lot. I can see the officer's lawyer calling up the paper and asking that this material be removed or claiming that it somehow didn't tell the whole story or somehow portrayed the officer in a false light; and (2) honestly, I didn't think publication of his account was that helpful to the officer. He's facing a felony charge. He doesn't need his post-incident actions and statements to the family splayed all over the newspaper. When I first read it, I cringed a little bit. He might be better off with that stuff taken out.
Forget what the copper is saying but listen to a convicted felon.
Typical Tribune.
Kees my ass you fools!!!!!
And WTF is up with that "fully automatic Glock" bullshit? Chicago media is the absolute fucking worst for anti-Police bias...
They have run plenty of interference for, stymied any constructive course of action against and kissed the asses of the politicians, corporatist thieves and catered to constituents who have totally destroyed this city as a haven for working people.
Chicago is fucked up beyond the ability of good and honest men to correct and the apparent course of action to correct that has been an ongoing political Civil War and media propaganda campaign against The Police.
Funny how all the joyful haters are given air and opportunity to give short shrift to what is so obviously being orchestrated from City Hall.
Nobody has yet to figure that The Media WAR of intentionally slanted, misleading and inflamatory reporting against the Men and Women of CPD as de facto public policy, is a WAR against the few decent people left in Chicago who truly need and WANT a robust, fully staffed and fully engaged Police Department with competent leadership and energized, fully empowered and supported officers.
That being said...
The media and their masters at City Hall apparently want no part of that.
The Police are intentionally being made to "go away" as part of a political agenda...
You hard chargers ought to be aware of that.
Can't you see that the powers FEAR US even in our intentionally depleted condition?
It's absolutely maddening when Chicago Patrolmen have the power to force a change in this town but cannot due to incompetent/compromised leadership seemingly devoted to walking us backwards while talking about how much we've "gained..."
Since when did Patrolmen make a promise to keep one hand tied behind their backs in a fight for survival?
Hello? Anybody care to weigh in?
>Crickets...<
*The Police are the problem in Chicago... Once we "fix" them, everything else will fall in place.*
We truly believe that The Police will soon be made to "go away" in Chicago.
It's not about reform, it's not about proper oversight, it's not about training and/or lack of training, or even all the trumped-up bean-counter ballyhoo from 3510 S. Michigan or 111 N. LaSalle about "maximizing efficiencies" and "doing more with less."
It's only partially about money...
Considering all the tax-payer treasure stolen by little malignant men past and present in the 5th floor executive suite at City Hall.
The Police are just convenient whipping boys to deflect attention from the ones truly responsible.
It is the artfully managed, media driven demonization for deconstruction's sake of a Police Department.
Happening right before your eyes, Chicago.
No... Wait... They're actually cheering and throwing confetti...
"Go away you Cops! We don't WANT you!"
Nevermind...
Noooo! NEVER!
Read some of the comments after the article. People in this city really hate us. As far as I am concerned they can have their city and the police department they want. I am out of here in 1 more long year!
It seems that this detective is remorseful and haunted by this shooting. I hope that the documentary he did with the French film crew doesn't come back to haunt him more.
Newspapers are losing money. Every month u hear about tribune or suntimes laying off workers. So u get biased stories like this in an attempt to sell papers.
Those rotten m/fers at the Trib changed the narrative yet again...
Now it's an "unregistered Glock," instead of a "fully automatic Glock" as reported earlier...
Maybe they'll censor the handful of comments that said "WTF?" in regard to the full auto reference from earlier.
May every media member be reduced to one day mincing onions and celery into some cat food just as they're hoping to reduce Policemen to the same fate...
Civilian here.
Somebody should contact the writer of the story and find out what happened.
Does anyone have a screen shot(?) of the original?
Dante is a fantastic guy and one of the best mentors I had in 010. What is happening here is horrific.
The lesson from this affair we all need to take in is that we should always be aggressive when out in patrol. The department will always back us.
The Tribune is famous for editing stories on the fly. The first edition of the story is often far different the next day. This is a cowardly way to do it. If I were teaching journalism I would show the student a Chicago Tribune as a good example of how to bastardize a newspaper and how not to do it.
If I ever get a chance to fuck that paper I surely will.
Except for Kass.
ah-ha, haaaaaa,,,
you must kneel before thy king and beg his hind-ass for thy salt...worthless churls..
from
http://crimeinboystown.blogspot.com/2013/11/on-cheap-dozens-of-accidents-as-city.html
1:44PM: As a police unit drives in to end his shift, he sees an accident at 3400 Sheffield. One vehicle is not drivable.
2:32PM: UNIT—Is Streets & San aware it's slick out and there's ice on the ground?
4:11PM: Traffic accident victims walk in to the 19th district station to file a report.
4:12PM: Auto accident, no injuries 16XX Barry.
4:20PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Irving and Hermitage.
4:22PM: Auto accident, with injuries. Addison and Lake Shore Drive.
4:28PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Grace and Clifton.
4:31PM: An officer witnesses a 3-vehicle crash involving a CTA bus at Broadway and Addison (not the same as the 4:22PM crash).
4:32PM: Auto accident involving a school bus, no injuries. Altgeld and Southport. Ambulance en route because there was a child on board.
4:36PM: Hit and run 6XX Grace. FedEx truck hit his car and fled.
4:37: Auto accident, no injuries. Halsted and Waveland at Whole Foods parking lot. One car is not drivable. No injuries.
4:40PM: OFFICER: "Would you please call Streets and San again? People are sliding all over the place."
4:47PM: An officer and a CTA driver fell down on ice at the scene of an incident. "Anybody walking, they're falling down," the officer says. Request immediate salting.
4:54PM: Auto accident, no injuries. 39XX Bell. UPS truck vs. a car. Call came in 2 hours ago.
4:57PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Sheridan and Pine Grove. Call came in an hour ago.
4:57PM: Man in a wheelchair hit by a car at Irving Park and Western. Ambulance on the way.
5:00PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Wilson and Malden.
5:02PM: A person who claims to have been involved with the CTA bus crash at Broadway and Addison walks into the police station.
5:07PM: Officers come across a minor accident 13XX Wilson. They'll send the parties into the station.
5;08PM: Auto accident, no injuries involving a CTA bus. Broadway at Sheridan.
5:13PM: Auto accident, no injuries. 1801 Lawrence.
5:15PM: Officers happen upon an accident at Broadway and Sunnyside. At least one vehicle not drivable.
5:19PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Henderson and Paulina.
5:19PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Melrose and Lincoln.
5:19PM: Auto accident, school bus vs. vehicle. No injuries. Damen and Montrose.
5:21PM: Sergeant: "Are Streets and San going to send some trucks up to do some salting?"
5:23PM: UNIT: "Sheet of ice. Let Streets and San know we definitely need salt here. 20XX Montrose. Roll an ambulance." Person on bus claims neck injuries.
5:24PM: UNIT: "It's a miracle! I've spotted a salt truck on Sheridan!"
5:27PM: Auto accident, no injuries. 30XX Lincoln. One driver refuses to exchange info.
5:44PM: Auto accident with injuries. Addison and Western.
5:48PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Broadway and Buena.
5:49PM: Auto accident. Racine and Leland.
5:50PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Barry and Greenview.
6:01PM: Auto accident, property damage. Sheffield and Addison.
6:10PM: Officer encounters an accident at Broadway and Sheridan.
6:14PM: Hit and run, 19XX Cornelia.
6:16PM: Officer says the 6:10PM accident is resolved, but a 3-car accident just took place across the street. He'll be over there. Can another unit bring him some blank traffic accident reports? He has run out.
6:17PM: Unit 1913 will take some reports to him.
6:22PM: Unit 1913 got waved down to handle an auto accident at 39XX Clark. They'll deliver those blank reports when they're done.
6:34PM: Auto accident, property damage. Lincoln and Wellington.....
comments on this post are gold..examp.
and when that sawed-off arrogant little prick gets ...
They're liberals. They hate us PERIOD
SCC, I realize it's probably a wasted effort to try and do so, but why not freeze out the media from all aspects of the CPD?
Can anyone honestly sit here and say that these people are our friends? I know that many coppers have friends or someone that knows someone in the media, but what reason do we have to offer these parasites a god damn thing?
Time and again, day after day, year after year, all I do is sit at home or in court and read the newspaper or watch the news and see the news as related to CPD in a negative light or simply the way they would like to slant it.
I can't sit here and say that policeman don't make great targets without fault of anyone but themselves, but when is enough, enough?
When are we going to simply wake up and treat these pricks like what the are? News pimps. Pimping out anyone or anything to get the next break or leg up no matter the cost to anyone's reputation, career or family.
Everyone is captivated for the whole 5 seconds that any of these media outlets spend on something heroic or a nice narcotic seizure, but let's look at what really sells what's left of the newspapers or makes the best opening on the 10 o'clock news. Police corruption and the police fucking up! Oh and don't forget when a copper gets killed in the line of duty. God forbid these motherfuckers don't come and butt in on that whole event, bothering the families and pretending they give a rat's ass.
It's rammed down our throats 100 times a day, i.e. Abate, Finnigan, Frugoli if the department or that officer can be made to look like shit or slant it to sell fucking papers.
I know we chose to be the police , but we didn't choose to not stand a chance with this rotten fucking media and how they or city hall want us to look.
It's time we take a serious look at giving them what they deserve from the CPD--Absolutely fucking nothing.
Sorry for the rant, but this problem never goes away and seems to get a little worse each year only adding to the overall bad view that the people we police have of us anyway.
Gulag Archipelago
The media has it's own preferred storyline. Anything that doesn't agree with that storyline, either does not get printed/told or is edited to fit the storyline. Welcome to the world of the modern American Mainstream Media.
OT- The Labor Board just ruled on the City's appeal of previous ruling dismissing their claim for not sending the retro letter.
It wrote: "The Union's interpretation of the City's letter demonstrate either a willful blindness towards its contents or a failure to recognize the legal import of its statement."
I think that is called in the legal community as a "bitch slap."
Anonymous Anonymous said...
ah-ha, haaaaaa,,, you must kneel before thy king and beg his hind-ass for thy salt...worthless churls..
http://crimeinboystown.blogspot.com/2013/11/on-cheap-dozens-of-accidents-as-city.html
1:44PM: As a police unit drives in to end his shift, he sees an accident at 3400 Sheffield. One vehicle is not drivable.
2:32PM: UNIT—Is Streets & San aware it's slick out and there's ice on the ground?
4:11PM: Traffic accident victims walk in to the 19th district station to file a report...
4:12PM: Auto accident,
4:20PM: Auto accident,
4:22PM: Auto accident,
4:28PM: Auto accident,
4:31PM: An officer witnesses a 3-vehicle crash (not the same as the 4:22PM crash).
4:32PM: Auto accident involving a school bus,
4:36PM: Hit and run
4:37: Auto accident, no injuries.
4:40PM: OFFICER: "Would you please call Streets and San again? People are sliding all over the place."
4:47PM: An officer and a CTA driver fell down on ice at the scene of an incident. "Anybody walking, they're falling down," the officer says. Request immediate salting.
4:54PM: Auto accident,
4:57PM: Auto accident, Call came in an hour ago.
4:57PM: Man in a wheelchair hit by a car
5:00PM: Auto accident, no injuries.
5:02PM: A person who claims to have been involved with the CTA bus crash at Broadway and Addison walks into the police station.
5:07PM: Officers come across a minor accident 13XX Wilson. They'll send the parties into the station.
5;08PM: Auto accident, no injuries involving a CTA bus. Broadway at Sheridan.
5:13PM: Auto accident, no injuries. 1801 Lawrence.
5:15PM: Officers happen upon an accident at Broadway and Sunnyside. At least one vehicle not drivable.
5:19PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Henderson and Paulina.
5:19PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Melrose and Lincoln.
5:19PM: Auto accident, school bus vs. vehicle. No injuries. Damen and Montrose.
5:21PM: Sergeant: "Are Streets and San going to send some trucks up to do some salting?"
5:23PM: UNIT: "Sheet of ice. Let Streets and San know we definitely need salt here. 20XX Montrose. Roll an ambulance." Person on bus claims neck injuries.
5:24PM: UNIT: "It's a miracle! I've spotted a salt truck on Sheridan!"
5:27PM: Auto accident, no injuries. 30XX Lincoln. One driver refuses to exchange info.
5:44PM: Auto accident with injuries. Addison and Western.
5:48PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Broadway and Buena.
5:49PM: Auto accident. Racine and Leland.
5:50PM: Auto accident, no injuries. Barry and Greenview.
6:01PM: Auto accident, property damage. Sheffield and Addison.
6:10PM: Officer encounters an accident at Broadway and Sheridan.
6:14PM: Hit and run, 19XX Cornelia.
6:16PM: Officer says the 6:10PM accident is resolved, but a 3-car accident just took place across the street. He'll be over there. Can another unit bring him some blank traffic accident reports? He has run out.
6:17PM: Unit 1913 will take some reports to him.
6:22PM: Unit 1913 got waved down to handle an auto accident at 39XX Clark. They'll deliver those blank reports when they're done.
6:34PM: Auto accident, property damage. Lincoln and Wellington.....
comments on this post are gold..examp.
and when that sawed-off arrogant little prick gets ...
11/26/2013 02:51:00 PM
GREAT post (thanks for taking the time to put all of it here).
1. I betcha a handful of city workers are assigned to make certain RAHM'S path to the car and path up the street and path to his first stop of the day are all salted and dry and sunshiney, too. It's just the peasants who must fend for themselves on the ice, without a teaspoon of salt on the streets or the intersection sidewalks.
2. So, how are those reductions in services Rahm Emanuel instituted since taking office working out for everybody? Reduced salting? Reduced graffiti removal? Reduced rat abatement? Reduced tree-trimming?
Nothing that the media pulls should surprise us by now
Nnorthwest hyway was a skating rink the other night too..almost spun out at 20mph. By foster
Yeah because I'm sure people with good motives and intentions congregate in allies during the late night/early morning hours....they were probably just discussing their recent bible study and Starbucks was closed.
A lot of drama in 025 about the people getting dumped is nothing. In 019 they are worse and with just cause. They are pissed about certain P.O.'s with "Charmed" careers that are detailed out with no time on the job working straight days and weekends off. Can't blame them and I highly doubt they will be productive on the 1st watch. Bring those detailed officers back. Do what is right Eli !
11/26/2013 09:23:00 AM
One of us is fighting for his life and all you can think about is your daily high school cafeteria gossip. Do you have any clue what's going on here?
The Labor Board just ruled on the City's appeal of previous ruling dismissing their claim for not sending the retro letter....
If you have time, read the whole ruling. It clearly demonstrates an epic failure from the entire Front Office. How much did it cost us to appeal this decision to help Mike and Bill's chances to run for election?
Worked the desk on occasion in a number of districts and it was always fun to answer the phone when someone from the "news" would call. What? Your'e not aware of the Haz Mat incident at ......? Your'e kidding me? No idea about the train derailment at....? Yeah, that's what I said! Three people shot at ....! Always fun to yank their chain.
News Media USA, owned and operated by CPUSA [Communist Party USA] Wake up People, you're being brainwashed.
OFF SUBJECT:::: November 2013
RIP RET P.O. Jessie Richardson
Unit 715
RIP SGT Lawrence Sneed
additional information to follow
well, the City already got Sgt. Haymaker killed a few years ago, what makes you think they give a fuck about you or anyone else, other than Welfare Recipient Democrat/Obama Voters? Now go give the City a hard days work, chumps.
A lot of drama in 025 about the people getting dumped is nothing. In 019 they are worse and with just cause. They are pissed about certain P.O.'s with "Charmed" careers that are detailed out with no time on the job working straight days and weekends off. Can't blame them and I highly doubt they will be productive on the 1st watch. Bring those detailed officers back. Do what is right Eli !
11/26/2013 09:23:00 AM
One of us is fighting for his life and all you can think about is your daily high school cafeteria gossip. Do you have any clue what's going on here?
11/26/2013 07:34:00 PM
My reaction exactly, but you said it better than I could have.
Just a few observations here…
I guess Eli had no idea how many WHINING BITCHES work in 019. I don't know how Eli feels about you whiners there, but the backstabbing and constant bitching that reaches print in this blog is just appalling.
Since when is the Trib liberal? It's been a solidly Repub newspaper for as long as I can remember. Someone needs to check their facts here. Regardless of their political slant, it's apparent that somebody made a call and had that article revised. This is nothing new in Chicago people. Really!
A lot of drama in 025 about the people getting dumped is nothing. In 019 they are worse and with just cause. They are pissed about certain P.O.'s with "Charmed" careers that are detailed out with no time on the job working straight days and weekends off. Can't blame them and I highly doubt they will be productive on the 1st watch. Bring those detailed officers back. Do what is right Eli !
It's funny how the certain spellings of last names also has an effect too. Like the 6 yr female wonder on days, the management inside spot, the "entertainment detail" sgt...all mysteriously have names that end in "s". I don't know though...it's all Greek to me.
Anonymous said...
A lot of drama in 025 about the people getting dumped is nothing. In 019 they are worse and with just cause. They are pissed about certain P.O.'s with "Charmed" careers that are detailed out with no time on the job working straight days and weekends off. Can't blame them and I highly doubt they will be productive on the 1st watch. Bring those detailed officers back. Do what is right Eli !
11/26/2013 09:23:00 AM
One of us is fighting for his life and all you can think about is your daily high school cafeteria gossip. Do you have any clue what's going on here?
11/26/2013 07:34:00 PM
Yeah ... we have an idea what's going on here. A scorned ex using the blog to try to draw attention to a police officer who detailed out and who did absolutely nothing wrong. Get over it and move on.
11/26/2013 09:23:00 AM
Bid out...we are tired of hearing your little girl drama in your cushy north side district. Waah waaa. Maybe if you actually produced something you'd be able to get detailed to a sat team too.
Publish Tribune Advertisers, boycott them, bankrupt the Tribune. The only way to beat those elitist Liberal Bastards.
Listen to a former Trib Porter chronicling the bias that permeates the paper against the police...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hMvry3Sm30
Can someone answer this question:How come Chicago Breaking News opens the comment section for the alleged transgressions of a P.O ,but will not do it for some shitbird who commits a triple Homicide?
Revised philosophy:
Little arrests little problems
Big arrests big problems
Off duty arrests all problems
No arrests no problems
The post about 19's crashes could have been repeated from just about every district. Don't forget that its that moron Chuck Williams running streets and San.
http://www.state.il.us/ilrb/subsections/pdfs/boarddecisions/L-CA-13-052.pdf The link for the Labor Board decision
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Read some of the comments after the article. People in this city really hate us. As far as I am concerned they can have their city and the police department they want. I am out of here in 1 more long year!
11/26/2013 11:36:00 AM
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Well, look at it from the civilian's standpoint: CPD has a pretty lousy reputation. The good cops, it seems, are the minority. I've been a Chicago resident for 15+ years and have had only one positive interaction with CPD in that time. One of my former coworkers, a former Marine, got a mid 6 figure brutality settlement after 4 officers gave him stick time. Stories like this are more common than good stories.
As for this Detective - I know that CPD officers will defend him and I respect that. However, what irritates me is that for every police shooting, the stance here is infallibility - you as officers can do no wrong.
You want the public to support you? Simple: get rid of bad cops. Otherwise the civilian populace will continue to think that CPD is the biggest and most organized gang in the city.
Since when is the Trib liberal?
Since the bankruptcy - check the editorial page. Republican isn't necessarily conservative.
Worked the desk on occasion in a number of districts and it was always fun to answer the phone when someone from the "news" would call. What? Your'e not aware of the Haz Mat incident at ......? Your'e kidding me? No idea about the train derailment at....? Yeah, that's what I said! Three people shot at ....! Always fun to yank their chain.
11/26/2013 09:52:00 PM
This former member of the media would like to thank you personally because that is how I got my training at City News. "If your mother says she loves you, check it out." Desk people used to pull that stuff on us all the time, to the point where we thought it was funnier than they did. Those were friendlier days between us. I am out of the business but sense a lot more hostility now, not that there wasn't hostility then, and I thank you for that too. After a year of getting stories despite these kinds of antics and many doors slammed in my face, I was ready for anything, in and out of the news business. For the record I always thought most of you were pretty good guys, even that meanie Earl Johnson.
Lol. Get back underneath that desk at 35th street 019 detail at the Academy. And stay there until your finished. Debauched people everywhere on this job. How do they look in the mirror in the morning. Scumbugs will do anything to keep that spot.
After reading the Tribunes front page today (27 Nov 13) about a W-------- Copper that stepped on it and was dealt with, the Tribune thought it necessary to run two small columns on the front page and two full length of the page columns inside the paper.
So, an email was sent to the reporter and believe it or not-he responded! The response is below and original email to the reporter below that:
Thanks for your thoughts. I've written many times about good works of police officers, firefighters, veterans and other public servants. I'm on friendly terms with many in law enforcement and other arenas of public service.
Have a nice holiday. Thanks for reading.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: ---- -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:06 AM
To: H------, Daniel L.
Subject: A suggestion....
Dan,
Instead of the overboard, re-hashed article about the W-------- Police Officer that you apparently feel that story is worth four columns in today's Tribune, why not try a different spin on what Police Officers are about. That Officer made a mistake and was dealt with. Why the rant?
That Officer gave no comment-smart on his part as the media will twist whatever he says as the media so desires...
Why not do an article on say, a Chicago Police Officer named Richard Cervenka Jr appearing also in today's Tribune.
In the Obituaries.
31 years of service.
Promoted to Sergeant. A US Marine, Viet Nam Veteran. Be a lot of juice on his story. And a lot more interesting. Sounds like a true hero to me.
I learned more in his small Obit than the crap you slung at the Woodstock Officer!
No, I do not know either Officer.
By the way, why doesn't the Tribune feature stories on Reporters that "step on it"? Tactics reporters use to get stories, embellishment and flat out lies.
I'd always get a kick out of Walter Jacobsen when he had his run ins with Police.
Just an idea...
Now, more than ever support for the Police is needed and warranted. Pension reform is a hot topic-do some real investigative reporting on where all the money went??
Do your job and find that good that almost all Officers possess. It's your obligation to do so, unbiased and with truth in ALL the facts.
Thanks and perhaps give thanks tomorrow at your Thanksgiving Dinner for the Police, Firefighters, Veterans and all other First Responders keeping you and your family safe while away from their families while you're at home with yours....
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Read some of the comments after the article. People in this city really hate us. As far as I am concerned they can have their city and the police department they want. I am out of here in 1 more long year!
11/26/2013 11:36:00 AM
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Well, look at it from the civilian's standpoint: CPD has a pretty lousy reputation. The good cops, it seems, are the minority. I've been a Chicago resident for 15+ years and have had only one positive interaction with CPD in that time. One of my former coworkers, a former Marine, got a mid 6 figure brutality settlement after 4 officers gave him stick time. Stories like this are more common than good stories.
As for this Detective - I know that CPD officers will defend him and I respect that. However, what irritates me is that for every police shooting, the stance here is infallibility - you as officers can do no wrong.
You want the public to support you? Simple: get rid of bad cops. Otherwise the civilian populace will continue to think that CPD is the biggest and most organized gang in the city.
11/27/2013 11:32:00 AM
You might as well have stopped with "Stories like this are more common than good stories."
So, because the media hyperdramatizes negative incidents, you have decided there are far more bad cops than good ones. You illustrate - perfectly - SCC's header for this topic. Stop being a clueless sheep and start using your brain. As it is, you are thinking exactly the way the media WANTS you to think. Doesn't that alone make you want to sick up your lunch?
Well, look at it from the civilian's standpoint: CPD has a pretty lousy reputation. The good cops, it seems, are the minority. I've been a Chicago resident for 15+ years and have had only one positive interaction with CPD in that time. One of my former coworkers, a former Marine, got a mid 6 figure brutality settlement after 4 officers gave him stick time. Stories like this are more common than good stories.
As for this Detective - I know that CPD officers will defend him and I respect that. However, what irritates me is that for every police shooting, the stance here is infallibility - you as officers can do no wrong.
You want the public to support you? Simple: get rid of bad cops. Otherwise the civilian populace will continue to think that CPD is the biggest and most organized gang in the city.
Hey pal. You can kiss my hairy bean bags. Next time your liberal ass is in trouble turn to the shit bag that got locked up and sued the officer. See if he'll lend you a hand.
My guess is that he'll go through your pockets after you got the fuck knocked out.
You can not comment on police shootings unless you are the officer involved. Yeah. There's nothing officers like to do more than go out and shoot "innocent" jag offs.
Do not comment on a profession you know nothing about.
That would be like me criticizing your fellatio tactics.
It has been two years and the same sgt from 019 is still blogging about the same p.o. Everyone knows who you are PC and you are a psycho stalker. How does a sgt who has been stripped twice for booze have the balls to talk about anyone else?
"I'm on friendly terms with many in law enforcement and other arenas of public service."
11/27/2013 04:51:00 PM
Heh...
IF he IS on friendly terms, why the disclaimer?
>Crickets<
The Police are the enemy...
That's the narrative the media has been constructing for the last 20 years.
Right?
http://www.azcentral.com/news/free/20131126oklahoma-jury-convicts-officer-death-unarmed-teen.html?odyssey=obinsite
Oklahoma is not much better.
11/27/2013 06:21:00 PM
Alright...as someone that Wore a Police Uniform for several years in the 90's...
I'll say it.
Publicly out the Bad Cops and Clouted Cops by NAME AND WITH PROOF. I don't care what Rank they are....Shitbag is a shitbag.
Former Kalamazoo County Deputy
Current City Employee
Not everything is a conspiracy.
It appears the part of the article referred to in your comment was incorporated into a separate article for the newspaper. (see page 2 of this link)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-chicago-police-shooting-rekia-boyd-20131125,0,4179361.story?page=1
The passage referred to is all in this story, which was a sidebar to the main story in the paper and online. This story is a related item on the original story about the charges.
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