Thursday, February 20, 2014

"...More Dangerous Position..."

We've seen some really dumb reasons for lawsuits before, but this one takes the cake:
  • A former officer in the Chicago Police Department’s news office has filed a lawsuit alleging she was unjustly transferred out of the department after she reported that another officer yelled and swore at her during a workplace confrontation.

    Laura Kubiak, now a patrol officer who worked in the Office of News Affairs from 2000 to 2013, filed the suit in U.S. District Court on Tuesday against the city and two of her former supervisors.

    The suit alleges that another officer in the division accosted her without provocation. When Kubiak reported the alleged assault to her supervisors, the other officer was not disciplined, while she was transferred to another, more dangerous, position as a patrol officer, she claims.
Um....wasn't that what you were hired to do? The fact that you managed to land a cushy gig for half of your career instead of doing what you were hired to do in the first place strikes us as some bizarre sense of entitlement all the way around. Gathering newspaper clippings, writing press releases, and answering calls from the media seems like intern work, not a job that pays $86,000 a year.

The Department appears to be taking this tac:
  • On Wednesday, city officials said they stand by their actions.

    "The City believes the evidence will demonstrate that the decision to return Laura Kubiak to her previous assignment was a valid personnel decision in line with CPD's efforts to civilianize the department and put more officers on the street," a spokeswoman said in a written statement.
And this is playing out as you probably expected:
  • Kubiak went on leave shortly after she lost her News Affairs post, her attorney M. Megan O'Malley said. Once her leave ends, Kubiak is planning to retire because she feels the incident has damaged her career, O'Malley said.

    "She's not just a police officer, she's a resident of the city," O'Malley said. "As a private citizen she is concerned about this pattern of retaliation. Being a police officer doesn't give someone a free pass to violate the law. It's unfortunate that the city chose to protect the officer that assaulted her and punish the victim."
Punished? No pay was lost. No benefits were denied. You are still getting a pension (not really earned though). You get treated far worse by citizens when you work the streets.

You serve in News Affairs (and most other Units) at the whim of the Superintendent or political-powers-of-the-day. In fact, Officers give up numerous contractual protections to go there. You have no right to that spot, and certainly no expectation of keeping the spot once you get on bad paper with someone heavier than you. It's part of the game.

As for someone else being an impolite dick, that comes with working in Units that have inordinate amounts of dicks assigned there, many hidden by their own political masters. You got out-clouted, which is kind of amazing in that even after being arrested for shoplifting and brawling at funerals....well, let's just say favors dry up after a while.

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180 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is sad on so many levels.

The Department and all of its officers should be grateful that this individual is choosing to retire rather than place other officers in danger of having to work with her.

2/20/2014 12:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WOW She just looking for another payday at the taxpayer's expense. We are paying you already. Do us all a favor--forget the LOA-just retire.

I had a cush gig. Lost the position by being written out of the budget. Good things don't last forever. Ya just move on. Get on with the job or get out.

Retired cop

2/20/2014 12:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You had a good gig. It ended. It's not a guarantee to last your whole career. You were there for years, and you got dumped. Be happy you had it as long as you did and SHUT THE FUCK UP. You were hired to be the police, and you were returned to patrol in a "dangerous assignment"?!!!!! You are a fucking embarrassment. You deserve nothing. Leave the job so no one else has to work with you. You make me sick.

2/20/2014 12:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Boo freaking hoo... Sound like someone is scared to work the street!

2/20/2014 12:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

These inside people are out of control, they all think they run and are better then the patrolman. All of them should be on the street working a car, hire P.O.'s family members or retired guys to fill these spots part fucking time!
+ If you cant work outside, weekends, or midnights.....QUIT!

2/20/2014 12:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hearing this young ladies sorrowful story of unjust loss of position and ill treatment almost reduced me to tears. The poor poor soul. I wanted to weep.

2/20/2014 12:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am an officer with a simular situation I work In a unit and was a very hard worker. I was passionate about my job and really enjoyed what I was doing. I tried to bring some work related problem to my supervisors about my collages and found myself being singled out, verbally attached everyday and even isolated. I was counseled on various petty things, given a horrible review and placed on some behavior program for problem workers.needless to say I am back in patrol working a bt car. I do not have a problem working the street but I do have a problem for being bullied by my supervisors and my peers. I tried to do what was right and nepotism and clout won in the end. I did not follow through with a law suit as planned but after hearing this story and many others that have come to light I am thinking that it might be time to see an attorney because this shit needs to stop. Being wrongfully launched from my previous unit for doing what is right being a squeaky wheel, rat, whistle blower, etc proved to be the Reason I ended up in the position I am in. I wish this officer luck but know how this city and department work. I am sure she will be dragged over the coals. It really sucks to think that having juice takes precedence ofer doing what is right. Pathetic!

2/20/2014 01:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Changing the subject a bit, but what about that new computer the CPD has developed that predicts crime and allows us to nip criminals in the bud. It is revolutionizing police work.

2/20/2014 01:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm embarrassed

2/20/2014 02:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It appears that Laura would of never made the cut to be an "Alpha Girl." The founder flowns on beefers of b.s.
She will be the new crime reporter of the New York Post !

2/20/2014 02:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She was a waste of space in the academy and she's a waste of space now. But I do believe she's off leave. You were never the police anyway good riddance. You got lucky you graduated after that little incident at the range. Move off into the sunset quietly and get that 25% already. No one is gonna miss you. Deuces!!!!

2/20/2014 02:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This chick makes me sick. She spent 13 years in news affairs and has the balls to bitch about getting dumped. Now she's suing because she was sent to a dangerous district. What a coward she is. Any judge thats entertains this case is just as fucked up as her.

2/20/2014 02:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"incident dammaged her career ". Its just a semi decent job. no chance of advancement so really not a career. accept it or quit and find something else.

Funny post!

2/20/2014 02:36:00 AM  
Anonymous IN THE KNOW said...

Booooo Hooooo.

Wow - talk about a spoiled brat.

That would be like a fireman, who was a spokesman and then transferred saying, "Hey - I don't want to ride any truck to a fire, I might get hurt."

How many others are just like her in a cush job because of clout??

SCC, I like your analysis - "You were out-clouted, so too bad."

In a Cloutocracy, that's the way the donut bounces. Get used to it - or go find a real job.



2/20/2014 02:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's that good old "sense of entitlement." Just ask the officers who filed a lawsuit after they got dumped from the mayor's detail when Rahm took office. Screw all of them!!

2/20/2014 02:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like KB Tactical Barbie's lawsuit and how she was dumped from Intel

2/20/2014 02:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Laura K was never the police I say good riddance!

2/20/2014 02:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eh. I don't know Kubiak or the alleged offender.

Would it have been better if they just said she was reassigned to patrol subsequent to the incident? Sounds like the atty may have been a bit flowery with language to gain favor, which obviously didn't happen.

Bottom line, though, if she complained about workplace violence, and the complaint is sustained - why wasn't offender moved? Or was he and it just wasn't reported?

2/20/2014 02:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She must not be an ALPHA girl....we all know that KB was just tearing up the street in her short tenure here...just sayin...it's really dangerous pushing paperwork, you could get a papercut or worse....

2/20/2014 03:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like an entitlement POS finally got her just desserts.
This is a silly and petty lawsuit.

2/20/2014 03:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT - Sergeants sue for $5 million in back pay

http://www.suntimes.com/25695989-418/sergeants-sue-for-5-million-in-back-pay.html

2/20/2014 03:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Princess Kubiak please retire. You don't deserve the right to wear the uniform or call yourself a "police officer". By my count there have been approximately 30 Chicago Police officers who have given there life while you've been in news affairs. You show great disrespect to them when you and your idiot attorney make stupid statements.

2/20/2014 04:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why do we need a new affairs? You have 10-15 bodies po's. sgts and a Lt that can man a watch in a slow district. All news affairs does is make the medias job easier by releasing info. Let the cub reporters do some leg work and get the story.

2/20/2014 04:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I thought the same thing SCC! Hard to feel compassion for someone who has spent more than a decade inside in this special spot when there are others including those with much more qualifications and educations who would do the job without getting into incidents, staying clear of trouble and confrontations. As for her complaining going to a "bad" or "dangerous" district, she will not get any compassion from fellow cops who work in these districts day in and day out not complaining, and tax payers who pay your salary to patrol crime, like isn't that part of the police deal thing you signed up for. Hello!!! Typical CPD entitlement attitude who was part of the [Police Royalty]. Lady, get back to your beat car like 90% of coppers do and stop your complaining and nonsense suit and be happy you had a kick ass inside paper pushing position for years and years, since what 2000?! Thank you for you service, heres a cookie, but get out of the way, some of us have to pick up doing the work you think you are "too good" for. Don't get me wrong, the other copper sounds like a nut too. But here at CPD, its all about "who you know or related to" and why do we think its any different? Been like it forever and most likely the next 50 years too.

2/20/2014 04:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I remember when district honchos wouldn't let women work the wagon because they were not "strong enough to handle DOA's". Got the same pay though, just not the sore backs. News Affairs had it's own risks too. Have you ever seen a particularly nasty paper cut? Not a pretty sight, not to mention broken nails, ink smudges, dangerous scissors, etc. Oh the humanity!

2/20/2014 05:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why does News Affairs have 1 Lt, 2 Sgts and 12 Officers.

2/20/2014 05:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
It's that good old "sense of entitlement." Just ask the officers who filed a lawsuit after they got dumped from the mayor's detail when Rahm took office. Screw all of them!!

2/20/2014 02:39:00 AM


Years ago a group of white officers sued after Fred Rice dumped them from legal affairs etc. down at 1121 S State. That shit isn't anything new.

2/20/2014 05:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Changing the subject a bit, but what about that new computer the CPD has developed that predicts crime and allows us to nip criminals in the bud. It is revolutionizing police work.

2/20/2014 01:13:00 AM


I just want a computer with that solitaire game on it.

2/20/2014 05:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There is a whole shit load of people working desk spots without the bid. Why are they not put out on the street? Cuz they kiss ass?? Lockup keepers inside of districts that have no lockup?? 3 DC's & 2 WC's later & there they sit and that's what they do, just sit & bitch about the guys on the street being lazy!!!UFB

2/20/2014 05:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Exactly which dangerous district did she get sent to? Anyway, she, in a nutshell is what is wrong with this job.

2/20/2014 05:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

she probably didn't even know how to write a parker let alone deal with the savage life they call "working a beat car" what a goofy broad, hope you get goose egg lady

2/20/2014 05:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Look at those stars on the wall. I think this young lady needs a ride along. Maybe with the brave officers last morning would be ok.

2/20/2014 05:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She just outed herself like the friggin coward that she is. I see so many people working inside spots that would probably retire if they were also assigned to work the street. Too many poseurs on this job. Sickening. They cry when the ball doesn't bounce in their direction.

2/20/2014 06:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Read the entire complaint posted on WBBM News Radio. States Kubiak and colleagues have previously complained about his rage and there were witnesses. Zala ran toward Kubiak and Perez, yelling, swearing pointing his fingers in her face and finally swung at her. Kubiak reports incident to supervisors who did did nothing. Finally one month later there is an IAD complaint, which was sustained against Zala. Within days Kubiak and Perez were sent back to districts. Zala still working in News Affairs.

Complaint states Zala had excessive force lawsuit against him. That lawsuit cost taxpayers $155,000. Complaint mentions Jose Estrada, also had excessive force lawsuit against him. His girlfriend was sprayed with water from a fire hydrant, which cost the taxpayers $50,000.

2/20/2014 06:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Imagine how I felt after working on a team for 6 years(3rd highest in arrests) and became pregnant, only to be dumped after I had my baby.Before all you cynical pricks chime in,I was not on maternity leave half my career, this was my first and last child during my 20 yrs with the CPD. I entertained the thought to complain to the EEOC, but decided against it for many reasons.Four and the door for me,good luck and good riddance.

2/20/2014 06:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can't cut it on the street. Just like KB after she got dumped from the policy group. Moaners and groaners. And cowards.

2/20/2014 06:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

HEY SSC Did you hear about this in a press release from News Affairs? HA HA

2/20/2014 06:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It really sucks to think that having juice takes precedence ofer doing what is right. Pathetic!

I've been on this job for over 24 years. In that time I've had my share of "spots". I'd call my chinaman and hope for the best. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes I was out clouted.

That's how the game is played.
If she didn't see that from the start, good riddence.

2/20/2014 07:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bottom line, though, if she complained about workplace violence, and the complaint is sustained - why wasn't offender moved? Or was he and it just wasn't reported?

Maybe the complaint wasn't sustained. Besides, the article stated that that another officer yelled and swore at her during a workplace confrontation.

If you cannot defend yourself during a work place arguement without running off crying to mommy, how the hell would you survive on the streets?

Now I don't know if this officer has had an on going problem with this other person, but she is a sworn police officer, allegedly trained to inter-act with people and defuse potentially explosive situations.

I'm sorry. But her own actions make her out to be just another name on the ENTITLEMENT list.

2/20/2014 07:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wait, police work is dangerous?

I wonder if that's why cops carry guns...

2/20/2014 07:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Apparently she has faced more danger in news affairs than Bill Dougherty has faced in the same time period a FOP stooge.

2/20/2014 07:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WTF you are all patrolmen coming out of the academy and assigned to a unit. You go back to it when it's over. I had a great time in my detail for 10+ yrs. Then the new guy brings in his guys and I'm back to my old district.
The new guy has no clue what he was or is doing and but he still got his guys in. Now the unit is a shell of its former self with a lot of misfits in it, but life goes on. Get over it, and go back to being a working police officer.

2/20/2014 07:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The truth is, this is what happens when you do the right thing. The city come after you..

2/20/2014 07:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That whole building is a pariah they bitch about overtime but the two sgts that work in chief of patrols office both made over $40000 in OT last year. How about dealing with your own shit before u start hammering the working police?

Sorry that was OT, Laura u busted stealing and fighting maybe tufts why ur ass got dumped?

2/20/2014 07:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

2/20/2014 01:13:00 AM

You mean you actually got a PDT that works. I've heard of those things, even seen a few in some squad cars. I heard you can run a name check or a license plate on then and get results inside of three, YES 3, working days. That truly is a police marvel.

As for a computer that can predict crime, STFU Gary!!!

2/20/2014 07:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a Useless POS and another example of Clout! There are Patrolmen and women on the street with Advanced Degrees including Law Degrees. You take this job to be a cop; I can only think of a very few Inside Jobs that could not be handled by civilians for a lot less. The parasite on the City pension has the same Entitlement Mentality as the average welfare recipient. The difference is that this Entitlement Phony will never get to meet the other because this one is hiding at 35th St! This is why the Public Hates the Police.

2/20/2014 07:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Shitty and the department hired her and took care of her. They get what they deserve. Hah.

2/20/2014 07:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brawling at a funeral? What the hell is that about?

2/20/2014 08:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I spent time in a unit. Every day I knew it could end. It did and I returned to patrol, right where I came from. There are no guarantees. You just say it was good while it lasted. We were all hired to be patrol officers.

Laura, you have to do what you are told. It's that simple. Oh, and you insulted every district officer with your comments. The danger is ok for them, but not you? Shame on you.

2/20/2014 08:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorry my little desk dolly but please retire so nobody has to listen to you cry all night---

2/20/2014 08:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Spoiled- yep

Ungrateful- yep

On leave- B.S.

Dumped- smart move would have been to dump them both, if you can't share you both lose, of course the majority of bosses wouldn't know what a smart move was

2/20/2014 08:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

13 years in a cushy job , when will fop demand the inside , clerical jobs are eliminated for sworn , full duty officers .
hire civilians or retired officers for half of what these clerical gun toting officers are paid.

2/20/2014 08:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your the police, most aspects of it are dangerous! As for the district kiss my ass! take your chances, it is what it is.

2/20/2014 08:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Shut the F$#K UP and get out there and answer some calls for sevice dog ass.

2/20/2014 08:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like another clout baby house mouse got dumped and got scared on midnights in the ghetto. Crybaby

2/20/2014 08:46:00 AM  
Blogger Mr. SouthSide said...

If you don't work the street, you ain't shit.

2/20/2014 08:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"You got out-clouted" that is friggin hilarious. Well put sir, well put!!

2/20/2014 09:06:00 AM  
Anonymous near norf turd watch ANOV car said...

"I tried to bring some work related problem to my supervisors about my collages and found myself being singled out, verbally attached everyday and even isolated."

According to Fool Bird Colonel, collages must be attached with isotonic glue.

2/20/2014 09:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She always was a moron and undeserving of her spot. And just so this post isn't classified as simple name calling, her actions do demonstrate the title of "moron". I worked the south side my whole career but did get a six year respite in a good spot that came out of doing good work and being appreciated by a good boss who rose up the ranks. Right or wrong, you decide. But it did come to an end and I was sent back to my district and my thoughts were, "Hey man, Helluva good run"!!!! Was forever grateful.

2/20/2014 09:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gee, I was one of the first female officers, degree in communications and criminal justice and master's (just for fun). Experience working at major newspaper in the city when people actually read them and reporters investigated.
I would have been a fairly good prospect for her job. Don't recall any notice of an opening in that unit.
Had a fun time being the real police instead.
What were her credentials??

2/20/2014 09:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My cousin saw this story and she drinks the democratic kool aid and I figured she would be talking all about how this poor woman was victimized but she said, please god let me be on that jury, she wouldn't get a dime.. Just wanted to share some of the thinking from the non police thinking other side. Kubriak should be embarrassed

2/20/2014 09:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She had a sweet gig and rode it for as long as she could, but she had no reasonable expectation that was a permanent spot. Only spots you can count on are bid spots, and even then there's always someone with more seniority who can bump you. Personally, I dont see a reason for wasting personnel on liaisons to the media- that's what we pay a superintendent 300k to do. This is just another way the dept can screw with you if you're not drinking the kool-aid. Going back to patrol she would've been more of a hazard for her coworkers than anything else after 13 years of playing secretary with a gun.

2/20/2014 09:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

For all u people bitching how being a whistle blower and and being castrated feels next time why don't u gather a lot of evidence and then bring it up to.your.boss that way if Something like this happens at least u have your proof , including to/from but nothing in this department is gueranteed for ever just shut up and move on we make enough.money.for what most of us do and that's nothing .

2/20/2014 09:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Look at a few people at the Academy and you know who you are. Caps, Dare, chiefs office, sups office, and now the academy. All that with a whopping 10 years on the job. Yeah, its all legit.

2/20/2014 09:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

where does she live the 11th ward or 19th ward another political whose clout ended i worked the ghetto many years and now work bt car in 16 you couldnt pay me enough to go to a unit

signed
glad im in 16
glad i live in edison park

2/20/2014 09:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Chicago police department , beats working for a living.

2/20/2014 09:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There is no reason that an able bodied PO should work news affairs. Period. You went to the academy, you have a star and gun. Now, work the streets- what u signed up for. Staff news affairs with retired PO's or civilians at half the cost.

2/20/2014 10:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sources say News Affairs is investigating, nobody in custody.
Disband the unit and have The Mayors Ministry Office off Information release public safety statements.

2/20/2014 10:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Laura...ain't Karma a bitch

2/20/2014 10:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was a journalist for nearly 15 years, joined cpd, made less than 40 percent what laura makes. And I was a competitive writer who could get a job in the real world writing for magazines that grossed tens of millions in revenue. Laura could never keep that pace in the real world. They would set the dance music too fast for her! I spent all my career in a beat car and enjoyed all of it. Working patrol was a rich, fulfilling and gratifying experience. She should realize that one door closes, another door opens.

2/20/2014 10:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

2/20/2014 10:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dingbat was never the police and now she is trying to get extra cash before she goes.

2/20/2014 10:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dingbat was never the police and now she is trying to get extra cash before she goes.

2/20/2014 10:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If a judge hears this case it opens up the debate for "hazard" pay, any officer assigned and working in any street capacity should receive extra pay. Why should the house mouses and personal assistants of the department receive equal pay as someone who is actually out in the street being the police?

2/20/2014 10:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I always thought that the CPD had a spot for everyone. I never complained about the desk dollies, etc. I was ecstatic anyone else wanted or was chosen to be inside so I was never the "volunteered" female for it. I might have gone postal. But I do think there are too many officers, and probably supervisors, that never actually worked the street for any length of time, or even made a felony arrest. Something is definitely wrong with that. And, quit complaining. If the job is so bad for you, just find a new one or retire.

2/20/2014 11:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I remember her from the academy and from 004.Worthless does not even begin to describe her abilities as a PO.Its amazing she even has a job in law enforcement after her fiasco years back at a Lansing,Il Kmart.And as pointed out the legendary domestic brawl at the funeral home.The thing is coppers were physically injured in both of these incidents.Most people with her past should be thrilled to get a pension and run.Not the ultra entitled I guess.

2/20/2014 11:04:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Some people who have never sued the city and always are yelling for someone to sue, really do not understand the process. It is expensive to start ( you pay expenses) and can easily cost you 10 grand up front. You have to find an attorney who will take the case on contingency or you will pay a lot more up front. Then, your entire past is exposed and laid out for close examination.Things are put in a bad light for you and put out of context. Then, if you lose, you pay the expenses of the city which can run 15 grand or more. It is a taxing and stressful endeavor and should not be taken lightly. Minorities and females stand a better chance then white males who are looked upon as entitled not disadvantaged.

2/20/2014 11:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The city should start some sort of mandatory rotation system so officers like Kubiak rotate from these cushy jobs to street patrol every year or so. That way a lot more people would get the opportunity. However, the best way would be to do what the Wisconsin State legislature did to the state patrol. They mandated by law how many inside jobs and what they are that can be filled by sworn officers.

2/20/2014 11:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

In reality, she is now making more money.
She now gets holiday pay, court time, pay for details etc. Also, the parking is esier in the districts ( for the most part )
She should be thanking her boss for letting her enjoy some of the perks of the job, just like the rest of us
Now she can find out what goes into the holster she purchased

2/20/2014 11:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My HRI made 10 years while we were at 1300 W. Jackson. She told us shed spent 5 years there at that point. She stuck around even after Cline cleared house.
Imagine that. Most of U'r 20 years as a gym instructor and then U bounce? No rough neighborhoods, weekends and holidays off, and a normal work schedule.
This is like what goes up, must come down type thing. Coppers take these gigs full well knowing they're gonna get dumped sooner or later. When that happens though they want judges to give them they're EZ gig back.
This place is gonna get worse B4 it gets better.

2/20/2014 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would like to hear the story about the shoplifting arrest and the fight at the funeral. That would be interesting. However, you can bet that it will come out in the upcoming litigation.

2/20/2014 11:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I tried to bring some work related problem to my supervisors about my collages and found myself being singled out....

2/20/2014 01:08:00 AM

Well then don't bring your art projects to work. Problem solved.

2/20/2014 11:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Laura should of been terminated years ago, doing things any non clout copper would of been fired and possibly put in prison. Her clout needs to be outed, she was never the police and never will be! What a disgrace you get dumped and do this? Hope she gets nothing!

2/20/2014 11:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She is acting like the top seven guys working at FOP now.

Vote for no one on the inside cover of your FOP book who is running now for any of the top seven spots.

2/20/2014 11:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The fucking thief should have been fired years ago! Hey media, do some research and find out how she kept her job after being caught for shoplifting and FIGHTING with POLICE OFFICERS! She is a piece of shit.

2/20/2014 11:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Workplace violence is a zero-tolerance issue. But, citizens should know, even if the officer wins in court, there will be no discipline for the supervisors, command members or civilian bosses that failed to log her complaint and, instead, moved her out of the workplace. It is how the CPD 'doesn't' work.

2/20/2014 12:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I bet she never turned down a duty availability check.

2/20/2014 12:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was at V.R.I. last night and listened to guys from 012 and 024 whining about the Team Policing. First of all you work in SLOW Dists, so shut up. Second of all if it's so terrible find a different side job and generate 0's you pussies. Forget about sandbagging good people to get easy V.R.I. #'s and show your bosses how you feel. These Pilot Dists are the template for what the whole city will be doing next year and NOW is the time to stand up.

2/20/2014 12:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why is News Affairs even needed anyways? A worthless Unit in a Department bloated with politics, incompetence, and malpheasance.

2/20/2014 12:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She would have been fired decades ago, if she worked for a non-Corrupt Police Department.

2/20/2014 01:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a POS! Move all these people that are assigned inside to the streets. Just ridiculous.

2/20/2014 01:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was this the same PO who was caught using a handicapped placard while shopping?

2/20/2014 01:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey 1:08 am, nobody likes a rat. Not in a unit or in patrol. Nobody.

2/20/2014 01:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I am an officer with a simular situation I work In a unit and was a very hard worker. I was passionate about my job and really enjoyed what I was doing. I tried to bring some work related problem to my supervisors about my collages and found myself being singled out, verbally attached everyday and even isolated. I was counseled on various petty things, given a horrible review and placed on some behavior program for problem workers.needless to say I am back in patrol working a bt car. I do not have a problem working the street but I do have a problem for being bullied by my supervisors and my peers. I tried to do what was right and nepotism and clout won in the end. I did not follow through with a law suit as planned but after hearing this story and many others that have come to light I am thinking that it might be time to see an attorney because this shit needs to stop. Being wrongfully launched from my previous unit for doing what is right being a squeaky wheel, rat, whistle blower, etc proved to be the Reason I ended up in the position I am in. I wish this officer luck but know how this city and department work. I am sure she will be dragged over the coals. It really sucks to think that having juice takes precedence ofer doing what is right. Pathetic!

2/20/2014 01:08:00 AM

Did you ever stop to consider that you were isolated by/from your peers because you are a freak/loser/malcontent/unsafe officer that no one wants to be around?

2/20/2014 01:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the officer who had a similar situation: Did you even read what SCC wrote? Are you a complete fucking idiot? This is the way the department works. Pull up your big girl panties and keep pushing your beat car. We do not need anymore frivolous lawsuits that make us look bad.

2/20/2014 02:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As someone who sat next to Laura in the academy 95-7C I can attest she is one of a kind.

2/20/2014 02:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

PO Crossing guard Supervisors will be next to cry after they are dumped to the street and lose there weekends and holidays off

2/20/2014 02:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WOW !!!! She's a PO and is patrolling in a "DANGEROUS " hood ..... What a useless Bitch, then why take the JOB as the police, but then again she never was the POLICE...... Enjoy your pension you have earned it....

2/20/2014 02:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Make her work the street as a police officer??
How dare they!

2/20/2014 02:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Another Inside Spot and got dumped Just keep pushing your squad with no CU

2/20/2014 02:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
You had a good gig. It ended. It's not a guarantee to last your whole career. You were there for years, and you got dumped. Be happy you had it as long as you did and SHUT THE FUCK UP. You were hired to be the police, and you were returned to patrol in a "dangerous assignment"?!!!!! You are a fucking embarrassment. You deserve nothing. Leave the job so no one else has to work with you. You make me sick.

2/20/2014 12:29:00 AM

Hey, leave the princess alone. She is justifiably terrified she could damage her manicure out there on the streets.

Like they tell you when you buy a condo with a great view, 'this could go away tomorrow, it isn't guaranteed to you'.

While I'm sorry she was bothered by some ignorant guy in her office (and a lot of us have been through it), her mistake was not suing HIM. But she has suffered no financial harm by being transferred, whatever the reason, so she has no standing. (retired female here)

2/20/2014 03:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Some people will walk into a room and try to prove that they are smarter and better at doing what each person has been very capable of doing,but all they gain is a room full of enemies! Nothing wrong with standing up for what is right, but be careful where you tread!

2/20/2014 03:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT: Far more serious than little Laura's issues...

(State) Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago is sponsoring Senate Bill 3524, which would tax soda/pop at one penny per ounce. The tax adds $2.88 to a (24-pack) case of soda throughout the state of Illinois.

This, of course, is not a flagrant money-grab, it's an attempt to make Illinois 'a healthier state'. Yeah, right.

Enough, already. I HAVE parents. I don't need the State to parent me. Or, let's call it what it is - CONTROL me.

2/20/2014 03:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"......As for someone else being an impolite dick, that comes with working in Units that have inordinate amounts of dicks assigned there, many hidden by their own political masters.".........think New Affairs is bad you should see some of the ones assigned to Legal Affairs and the Sup's Office over the last few years...all personal friends of the "guy down the hall".

You are absolutely correct, SCC. Most would be unemployable if not for this job. If you go to those Units thinking its all legit, you've been hiding under a rock during your career.

2/20/2014 03:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh poor baby....clout isn't able to keep you in the News Affairs office and you whine about how you actually have to be a real police officer now?

2/20/2014 03:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To all of you who are complaining about this P.O. being upset about being dumped. STOP crying like a little Bitch!!!! I'm sure you all would be upset too if you lost a great spot.

2/20/2014 04:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WoW inside great hours weekends off Now Dumped and Pissed enough to sue WTF How many have a good spot???? The Media should look at all the hidden peoples and how many arrests they don't make

2/20/2014 05:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

laura resides from the mighty 19th ward where everybody gets into a unit and then promoted, arrogant and thinks she is southside royalty

2/20/2014 05:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To all of you who are complaining about this P.O. being upset about being dumped. STOP crying like a little Bitch!!!! I'm sure you all would be upset too if you lost a great spot.

2/20/2014 04:10:00 PM
Upset yes,but come on your hired as the police you fool and if you get dumped don't cry about it,do what you were hired for Bitch!!!!

2/20/2014 05:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As someone who sat next to Laura in the academy 95-7C I can attest she is one of a kind.

2/20/2014 02:07:00 PM

I thought she had 28 years on?

2/20/2014 05:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Wait, police work is dangerous?

I wonder if that's why cops carry guns...

2/20/2014 07:34:00 AM

Carry guns?!?!? Is that in the GO cuz I always thought that gun part was optional.

2/20/2014 05:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WHaaaa my spot is gone
What qualifications did she have in the first place Out your Clout while your at it

2/20/2014 06:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Another "Do Nothing" and sucking down the tax payers money
No wonder crime is out of control
Send her to 7 or 3 on Mids

2/20/2014 06:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Kubiak has been an officer since 1986, her lawsuit says. She started as a beat officer and in 2000 was reassigned to News Affairs..."

The above is quoted directly from the Chicago Tribune site and the below is quoted from an earlier comment...

Anonymous said...
As someone who sat next to Laura in the academy 95-7C I can attest she is one of a kind.

2/20/2014 02:07:00 PM


Now I'm no genius myself but either the Chicago Tribune is wrong or you sir are a fucking idiot who doesn't know who you sat beside in the academy!

2/20/2014 07:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I would like to hear the story about the shoplifting arrest and the fight at the funeral. That would be interesting. However, you can bet that it will come out in the upcoming litigation.

2/20/2014 11:22:00 AM

You must not be the police or you would know that in court cases that usually doesn't come out unless it directly affects the allegations. You must be watching too much TV. Usually a shoplifting case or a funeral case from years ago are not pertinent to this case and will not be allowed.

2/20/2014 07:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

where does she live the 11th ward or 19th ward another political whose clout ended i worked the ghetto many years and now work bt car in 16 you couldnt pay me enough to go to a unit

signed
glad im in 16
glad i live in edison park


@@@@@@ well I was with ya till you said glad I live in Edison park. I'm retiring in four months and we lived in Edison park for 37 years and I've had it. We put it up for sale a week and a half ago. Hopefully I can actually convince someone to live in this neighborhood and this city and sell it. It has turned terribly in front of my eyes for the past 10 years. Edison park is fading faster than any other neighborhood I've seen. Hello Michigan and Florida.. Edison park and chicago can kiss my behind. Sell while you can

2/20/2014 07:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm just a stupid patrolmen with 15 years in the HOOD, but get rid of news affairs and have fuckin CPIC or the DSS where shit happens call the fuckin useless media!! Put ALL those Littile cry babies back on the streets and do some real WORK...

2/20/2014 07:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wait it a minute so that means I could file a lawsuit for being sent by the department to the 010 District 18 and 1/2yrs ago and was sent to a dangerous work environment..wow millions here I come..

2/20/2014 08:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The dangerous neighborhood she speaks of is 004... SHE LIVES IN 004 for fux sake!!!

2/20/2014 09:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am an officer with a simular situation I work In a unit and was a very hard worker. I was passionate about my job and really enjoyed what I was doing. I tried to bring some work related problem to my supervisors about my collages and found myself being singled out, verbally attached everyday and even isolated. I was counseled on various petty things, given a horrible review and placed on some behavior program for problem workers.needless to say I am back in patrol working a bt car. I do not have a problem working the street but I do have a problem for being bullied by my supervisors and my peers. I tried to do what was right and nepotism and clout won in the end. I did not follow through with a law suit as planned but after hearing this story and many others that have come to light I am thinking that it might be time to see an attorney because this shit needs to stop. Being wrongfully launched from my previous unit for doing what is right being a squeaky wheel, rat, whistle blower, etc proved to be the Reason I ended up in the position I am in. I wish this officer luck but know how this city and department work. I am sure she will be dragged over the coals. It really sucks to think that having juice takes precedence ofer doing what is right. Pathetic!

2/20/2014 01:08:00 AM

Oh my goodness I'm going to puke. What planet are you and she from? There is no guarantee you will have a spot. There are many factors involved, manpower being one of them. Other than that if you work somewhere and try to screw over someone with more clout or let's make it simple and say if you try to screw over someone who is liked more than you are, you will not win. It's true in the private sector and true in public sector. No one owes you anything. You do not have a right to a fantasy work environment and all you are doing is making enemies. You not she are whistleblowers. It appears that you're both delusional. Even if your nemesis was an officer who had beefs before, there is no rule that says that you must be kept and they must be launched. Perhaps they bring something to the table that you don't? It could just be that they're good at bs-ing. Bottom line is a unit treated you that bad then you shouldn't feel wronged for being dumped you should feel lucky.

2/20/2014 09:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Bottom line, though, if she complained about workplace violence, and the complaint is sustained - why wasn't offender moved? Or was he and it just wasn't reported?


2/20/2014 02:52:00 AM

The employer has the obligation to make sure the parties aren't working together. Looks like they did. Don't see any damages that occurred. It sounds like the Dept protected her against more work place violence. She should be more grateful.

2/20/2014 09:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bottom line, though, if she complained about workplace violence, and the complaint is sustained - why wasn't offender moved? Or was he and it just wasn't reported?

Maybe the complaint wasn't sustained. Besides, the article stated that that another officer yelled and swore at her during a workplace confrontation.

If you cannot defend yourself during a work place arguement without running off crying to mommy, how the hell would you survive on the streets?

Now I don't know if this officer has had an on going problem with this other person, but she is a sworn police officer, allegedly trained to inter-act with people and defuse potentially explosive situations.

I'm sorry. But her own actions make her out to be just another name on the ENTITLEMENT list.

__________

Reading comprehension is a skill, pal.

Complaint was sustained by iad and the offender committed an assault.

2/20/2014 09:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

...
Why does News Affairs have 1 Lt, 2 Sgts and 12 Officers

Because clouted sworn members have to have somewhere to work other than those dangerous, mean streets.

2/20/2014 09:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The city will quietly settle this one. The clout system needs to be protected and city hall will protect it at all costs.

2/20/2014 09:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is this the same girl who got caught using an unauthorized handicap placard to park at headquarters a few years ago?

2/20/2014 10:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Everyone shut up. Contact our lawyers. Get us hazard duty pay for field assignment.

Lets make this work.

2/20/2014 10:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow! This is what I get out of your posts:
It is ok to be harassed
It is what it is
Shame on a person to report such a thing
This is a police culture. live with it.
Be tough because we are!
It's ok for change, sudden change, it is expected, oh well!
If it is truly a sustained investigation, so what!
Now we know that 100% of you answered the Sgt. Exam questions 100% . OMG!!! Let the facts come out first. There is some saying that goes "time will tell".
The idea here is the reporting and the resolution process, regardless of rank, unit or place of employment, that all of you are claiming is not ok for anyone to do. That's my only concern here.

2/20/2014 11:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How can city pay a sworn police officer to do clerical work.
Waste of money , hire a civilian.

2/20/2014 11:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Workplace violence is a zero-tolerance issue. But, citizens should know, even if the officer wins in court, there will be no discipline for the supervisors, command members or civilian bosses that failed to log her complaint and, instead, moved her out of the workplace. It is how the CPD 'doesn't' work.

2/20/2014 12:32:00 PM

Someone points a finger at her and yells and you call that workplace violence? What is disturbing about her shenanigans is that it makes it much harder for true victims of workplace harassment to get a fair hearing. She's a loser and a disgrace.

2/21/2014 12:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This reminds me of another f/w who was in that same unit, actually was Director of News Affairs, who was moved under Supt. Fred Rice, and also sued the dept…unsuccessfully, I might add. Kathy Kujari
People certainly feel entitled to their 'chosen one' spots after a while, don't they?

2/21/2014 12:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh Laura, poor Laura, WHERE is Fred Coffey when you need him?

2/21/2014 12:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We need to follow this case. I agree with an above comment to, "contact our lawyers, get us hazard duty pay." Patrol is indeed dangerous

2/21/2014 12:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

25+ years ago I looked at joining a western department. On the application there was a signature line that had to be signed that you acknowledge that police work has inherent dangers. Another one that it is a 24/7 operation and that you may have to work irregular hours.

This is a joke, right? She forgot what the job really is. Because she it too easy for too long.

Real police laugh at danger. They don't see themselves as the one at risk. It is the person causing the trouble that is the one in trouble.

Real danger is our bread and butter. Our coffee and donuts. Our lattes and scones.

She should have been kicked out of there 10 years ago.

2/21/2014 01:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She should be thanking her boss for letting her enjoy some of the perks of the job, just like the rest of us.

Like free coffee at 7/11, Dunkin and Starbucks....

2/21/2014 01:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can sympathize with the above because it happened to me too,,,went to a unit with an excellent work, medical and complimentary history...I produced but according to them not enough because I refused to pimp out poor blacks for a cb#,,,1811 is a shameful arrest..it tells me u aren't smart enough to be in a unit and you don't know shit about real police work...I was called "worthless" by my LT because I refused to plant guns and dope for a cb #,,, FLOP wouldn't help me,,,but alas got some help from the Federal civil rights section and full immunity. Let me hear some Patsy Cline. Whose sorry now? Heads going to roll!!!!

2/21/2014 01:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have a feeling that the Facebook super hero Det. W.B. is going to pull the same card as soon as he is dumped from the FBI task force.

2/21/2014 01:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe I'm wrong and correct me if I am, but aren't spots in these units (eg. News Affairs, Narcotics, GIU, GED, Asset Forfeiture) all similar to management positions where seniority means nothing and coppers can be transferred out of and into at any time for any reason?

2/21/2014 01:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brawling at a funeral? What the hell is that about?

2/20/2014 08:01:00 AM

Woman versus man problem that came to a head at his father's wake.

2/21/2014 02:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can sympathize with the above because it happened to me too,,,went to a unit with an excellent work, medical and complimentary history...I produced but according to them not enough because I refused to pimp out poor blacks for a cb#,,,1811 is a shameful arrest..it tells me u aren't smart enough to be in a unit and you don't know shit about real police work...I was called "worthless" by my LT because I refused to plant guns and dope for a cb #,,, FLOP wouldn't help me,,,but alas got some help from the Federal civil rights section and full immunity. Let me hear some Patsy Cline. Whose sorry now? Heads going to roll!!!!




SHUT IT LOSER!!!!!!!! Another 24th district ranger talking about nothing

2/21/2014 06:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
To all of you who are complaining about this P.O. being upset about being dumped. STOP crying like a little Bitch!!!! I'm sure you all would be upset too if you lost a great spot.

2/20/2014 04:10:00 PM
Upset yes,but come on your hired as the police you fool and if you get dumped don't cry about it,do what you were hired for Bitch!!!!

2/20/2014 05:42:00 PM
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I learned a long time ago that if you end up in a great spot for awhile to enjoy it because nothing lasts forever, and you have no right to bitch if it comes to an end.

Same goes for good and bad bosses--enjoy the good ones while you've got them, and outlast the bad ones....it's usually the bad ones who get promoted, so a lot of times they're just passing through.

2/21/2014 07:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There is a village missing an idiot.

She got in a beef and got her feelings hurt.

Boo hoo.

2/21/2014 08:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Police Department needs a new director of news affairs like the old Fire Dept guy " Max Walchuk" AKA "Max the Hat" send everyone else to dangerous districts,

2/21/2014 09:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd had to be the poor PO that she gets stuck with in a beat car.

Between the bitching and whining, I can only hope that she'd be some help if the shit hit the fan.

2/21/2014 09:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There are officers qualified to work in some of these unit positions and they deserve to be treated with respect and not like second class citizens. The problem I found with working in units is that certain clouted individuals think that they the can do whatever the hell they want because of who they know. They brag about who they know all the time and seem to zone in and harass the members they know have no juice. I am in patrol but have had the opportunity to work for many units throughout my career. I loved the job I was dumped from but knew that in time I would probably be sent back to patrol. I do miss the two to three hour lunches every day and all the overtime. Oh well, all good things come cc to an end. I did not sue or file a beef. Why bother, we all know how this system works. I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to learn new skills and work in areas of the department that many non clouted people will have the opportunity to work in. Until the corruption is put into check and the clouted system is dismantled things will never change. I will be long gone by then and I could care less at this point because my time here with CPD is almost up.

2/21/2014 09:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was she the same News Affairs female PO who got stung using another person's handicapped parking permit at Oak Brook Center on Black Friday one year?

I seem to think that officer didn't get much in the discipline either.

2/21/2014 09:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

L K did all that she could to get these guys bounced, because she believed that they didn't live up to her personal expectation, she back stabbed them every chance she got, moan, groan and bitch excessively to supervisors. She believe she was the prototype for this job requirements, knew everything about everything and everybody. She was the self appointed queen of the office and you dare not disagree or have any ideas, that she didn't give her personal approval. she don't get her way....you see what happen!

2/21/2014 09:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
This reminds me of another f/w who was in that same unit, actually was Director of News Affairs, who was moved under Supt. Fred Rice, and also sued the dept…unsuccessfully, I might add. Kathy Kujari
People certainly feel entitled to their 'chosen one' spots after a while, don't they?

2/21/2014 12:30:00 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That broad never had a tough job in her entire CPD career.
And, she couldn't tell you what an RD# was!

2/21/2014 10:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Oh Laura, poor Laura, WHERE is Fred Coffey when you need him?

2/21/2014 12:31:00 AM
Probably guarding the "Taste" nightclub in Englewood.

2/21/2014 10:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's how the game is played.
If she didn't see that from the start, good riddence.

2/20/2014 07:05:00 AM
Yes, you are correct, that is how the game is played. But, it should not be the case.

2/21/2014 10:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To whomever sat next to Laura Kubiak in class 95-7C.....wrong Laura....

Laura kubiak came on the job in Nov. 1986 Class 86-8

2/21/2014 10:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
As someone who sat next to Laura in the academy 95-7C I can attest she is one of a kind.

2/20/2014 02:07:00 PM

I thought she had 28 years on?

Not sure who is confused or not telling the truth. But a check with the BGA shows she is getting paid $86,130, the pay of a 25 year officer If she was in the 95 class she would have less than 20 years on so how could she be making pay for 25 plus

2/21/2014 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SCC I usually agree with most of your positions, but in this case I don't agree with you.

This officer was assaulted in the workplace and the determination was upheld. She shouldn't have been the one launched to a less desirable assignment. The person who initiated the confrontation and assaulted the officer should have been given the heave ho.

Let's examine this under the prism of an applicable scenario in private industry. A more senior female is assaulted by a less senior male in the workplace. Female is removed from her position and placed in a less prestigious position, more distant location and with less desirable hours. This is a straight forward case of sex discrimination.

The city claims that she was put back on the street as part of a "reorganization" but if she was the only one "reorganized" immediately after the sustained complaint, it's illegal retaliation.

The impression that I got was that the City condoned workplace violence and placed the blame and responsibility on the wrong party.

Not too long ago you posted a lawsuit brought by an officer who was singled out for punishment. He was singled out by his superiors and micromanaged. He was forced to walk stairwells in public housing complexes and sit in between two high rise public housing complexes. The same callous disregard "hey you're the police deal with it" could have been applied to him too.

Just like there is high crime in some districts, it's still more common for men to assault women. Call me old fashioned in this respect, it always makes a man look bad if he was not defending himself.

2/21/2014 11:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How can city pay a sworn police officer to do clerical work.
Waste of money , hire a civilian.

2/20/2014 11:52:00 PM

But, when they do eliminate the police officer and hire civilian replacements, the political machine will hire two to three politician's relatives to take the place of one police officer and spend more money in pay and benefits. It is a secret kept from the taxpayers.

2/21/2014 12:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The "witch" mary mitchell (scum-times) had to put her two cents in thursdays paper. Talking about CPD being a big bully against poor laurie. boo f-----g hoo.

2/21/2014 01:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I have a feeling that the Facebook super hero Det. W.B. is going to pull the same card as soon as he is dumped from the FBI task force.

2/21/2014 01:11:00 AM
----------------
That will never happen to the best detective on CPD..!!
(just ask him)

2/21/2014 06:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Everytime Laura called the D unit for information she was always on top of her game. Most pleasent person I ever spoke to.
It seems good people that make the bosses look like no nothing fools get dumped. Not the first time a patrolman that knows ten times more then the bosses got dumped. They used all her skills and paid her back with a dump.
This is the norm with CPD. The bosses make tall $$ and use the bright people until some one calls out a slug.
750 K sounds like a good settlement here.

2/21/2014 06:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay, I don't know her but I do know you need to have tough skin to survive this job. There are some really fine individuals on this job but they are few and far in between. You have bosses who get a kick out of screwing with people, the back stabbers and gossips, hot heads and bullies, it can be a hard road for some. We once had a new officer leave the department because he spoke with a lisp and of course the jackasses had to torture the guy. Yeah I know, people will say he should never have come on if he were that soft but as so-called adults you would think we would treat each other with common decency. Having said that, the city is going to have a hard time with this case as they should have given her the choice to be moved or if not, remove the accused. She may just win this case, either way it's all pretty pathetic.

2/21/2014 06:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Exerpts from Complaint

17. In or around 2009, Officer Veejay Zala (male) was detailed to the ONA.

18. In or around this same time, a member of the Chicago community filed a federal lawsuit against Officer Zala accusing him of, inter alia, battery and excessive force.

19. Defendant City of Chicago denied the allegations and defended Officer Zala in
federal court and the case ultimately went to trial.

20. A jury found Officer Zala guilty of battery and excessive force, among other things.

21. Officer Zala was detailed to the ONA during the trial of the case against him and when the jury found him guilty.

25. Throughout his detail with the ONA, he often lost his temper and directed his outbursts toward his colleagues, and more pointedly toward females, including Officer Kubiak.

35. Other ONA employees witnessed Officer Zala’s assault of Officer Kubiak.

36. One employee who witnessed the assault later expressed to Officer Kubiak fear that Officer Zala was going to pull out his gun and shoot Officer Kubiak.

37. ONA Officer Robert Perez most directly witnessed the assault, as he was with
Officer Kubiak when Officer Zala came at her.

41. On or around November 12, 2012, Officer Kubiak requested a meeting with Defendant Biggane to discuss the incident. Defendant Biggane responded that she was too busy.

42. Officer Kubiak continued to thereafter request a meeting with Defendant Biggane to discuss Officer Zala’s assault. Defendant Biggane continued to respond that she was too busy.

43. On or around November 27, 2012, Officer Kubiak went into Defendant Biggane’s
office and again asked to discuss the assault. Defendant Biggane again refused.

44. It was clear to Officer Kubiak that Defendants Stratton and Biggane did not want to discuss, and did not want her to further report, Officer Zala’s violent and unlawful conduct.

45. Nevertheless, on or around December 3, 2012, after failing to obtain a meeting with Defendant Stratton or Biggane, Officer Kubiak submitted a memorandum to Lieutenant Biggane complaining of Officer Zala’s assault.

50. Officer Robert Perez also provided a statement to the Internal Affairs investigators in or around January 2013, corroborating Officer Kubiak’s complaint against Officer Zala.

52. Officer Jose Estrada, like Officer Zala, had also been a recent defendant in an excessive force lawsuit that went to trial.

53. He too was found guilty of excessive force by a federal jury.

54. He too was rewarded with a detail to the ONA.

55. In or around mid-February 2013, Officer Kubiak was verbally informed that her
IAD complaint against Officer Zala had been sustained.

56. Within days, on February 25, 2013, Defendant Biggane informed Officer Kubiak that her detail at the ONA was being cancelled.

57. On the same day, Officer Perez’s detail at the ONA was also cancelled.

58. Officer Kubiak and Officer Perez were the only two who had their detail to the ONA cancelled.

2/21/2014 08:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The impression that I got was that the City condoned workplace violence and placed the blame and responsibility on the wrong party.

Not too long ago you posted a lawsuit brought by an officer who was singled out for punishment. He was singled out by his superiors and micromanaged. He was forced to walk stairwells in public housing complexes and sit in between two high rise public housing complexes. The same callous disregard "hey you're the police deal with it" could have been applied to him too.

Just like there is high crime in some districts, it's still more common for men to assault women. Call me old fashioned in this respect, it always makes a man look bad if he was not defending himself.

2/21/2014 11:24:00 AM

You are confusing 'assault' with 'battery'. She claims she was verbally assaulted, from what I can see. A battery is physical contact. That is not what she alleges.

You are also confusing being punished by being made to work UNUSUAL and CONTRIVED assignments with being ASSIGNED TO ROUTINE PATROL, just like the other nine thousand patrolmen on the Department.

And, then there's that little tidbit about being assigned to a 'dangerous' district? But she lives in that dangerous district. It's safe enough to live in, but not to work in?

No, this is not like workplace violence in the private sector. The devil is always in the details. There is a culture within the CPD which dictates certain 'favored', or clouted, or connected, or related, females, in particular, are carried from the moment they leave the academy. They are coddled, catered to, privileged and they believe they are ENTITLED to it. When it is minimized or taken away from them and they are treated exactly like the mere mortals who work the streets, they DEMAND it be returned to them.

And that is what we have a problem with. NOT that she reported her coworker's actions.

2/21/2014 09:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The bosses should rotate all jobs...three years and out...to include detectives, TAC, narcotics etc....what makes these juice babies so special

2/21/2014 10:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lt. Biggane cowering in her office afraid of having to make some sort of decision? I don't believe it!

2/21/2014 11:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Throughout his detail to ONA his lost his temper not only with Kubiak but other colleagues. Verbally assaulted her, pointing his hand in her face, then swung at her. He missed when she moved and Perez intervened. Other witnesses.

2/22/2014 12:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


57. On the same day, Officer Perez’s detail at the ONA was also cancelled.

58. Officer Kubiak and Officer Perez were the only two who had their detail to the ONA cancelled.

2/21/2014 08:12:00 PM

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Okay, but how was she harmed? She was not demoted, nor was she defamed. She has no entitlement to that position.

2/22/2014 01:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Can I get an event # for coddling clout babies? said...

Don't know LK, and she seems to have had a nice run. She should be happy and retire, BUT, the offender here has an interesting story. So, do all the police that are charged with excessive force get assigned to News Affairs? I had the displeasure of meeting V.Z. once. Once was enough. 018 Entertainment Detail, big beef, eventually convicted of excessive force and battery, then to the equally grueling News Affairs where he picks up a sustained c.r. # for assaulting a coworker. He is still in the cush News Affairs spot. Question: who is his clout ??

2/22/2014 06:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't see what bringing up Officer V Zala's past complaints and allegations has to do with the current case.It would be like bringing up Officer Kubiaks theft arrest,battery of po,domestic battery,misuse of handicap placard ,etc histories.

2/22/2014 08:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I have a feeling that the Facebook super hero Det. W.B. is going to pull the same card as soon as he is dumped from the FBI task force.

2/21/2014 01:11:00 AM
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That will never happen to the best detective on CPD..!!
(just ask him)

2/21/2014 06:16:00 PM
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He'll sure miss all that OT that he's been bragging about!

2/22/2014 10:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay, but how was she harmed? She was not demoted, nor was she defamed. She has no entitlement to that position.

2/22/2014 01:21:00 AM

She was harmed by her co-worker being a completely out of control misfit and making her workplace hostile. Furthermore she was reassigned to a less desirable shift and prestigious position only because of this incident. Meanwhile the out of control male employee goes on his merry way. That's how she was harmed.

I've had a few out of control men vent their spleen at me on my City job. The cowards target women because they know the likelihood of getting knocked on their ass is nil. I'll add that male employees should not have to endure this either.

2/22/2014 10:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Throughout his detail to ONA his lost his temper not only with Kubiak but other colleagues. Verbally assaulted her, pointing his hand in her face, then swung at her. He missed when she moved and Perez intervened. Other witnesses.

2/22/2014 12:06:00 AM


It sounds to me like working a beat car in a district is a much safer assignment than that Office of News Affairs. That office is full of crazy mo fo's. Are any of them former postal employees? Hell no, give me a beat car!

2/22/2014 10:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
To whomever sat next to Laura Kubiak in class 95-7C.....wrong Laura....

Laura kubiak came on the job in Nov. 1986 Class 86-8

2/21/2014 10:41:00 AM


She was in the Training Academy for 9 years; some people are slow learners. Lots of people sat next to her in those 9 years.

2/22/2014 10:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
That's how the game is played.
If she didn't see that from the start, good riddence.

2/20/2014 07:05:00 AM
Yes, you are correct, that is how the game is played. But, it should not be the case.

2/21/2014 10:36:00 AM


People only complain when the way it is played goes against them. Then they get righteous indignation and file a suit. Like Captain Renault, "I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!"

"Oh my God, the Police department isn't legit! I am shocked, shocked to find out after 28 years that it is not legitimate and on the up and up!"

2/22/2014 10:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I'd had to be the poor PO that she gets stuck with in a beat car.

Between the bitching and whining, I can only hope that she'd be some help if the shit hit the fan.

2/21/2014 09:42:00 AM


She will never work one day in a beat car. After years out of patrol, she wouldn't have a clue what to do. She'd be lucky to find the transmit button on the radio.

When she comes back from holiday, leave, vacation or whatever they are calling it, she will either go on the medical for a while or simply retire. She will get at least 72.5% pension. Likely her take home pay will increase and she won't have to come to work. I love this country!

2/22/2014 10:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Anonymous Anonymous said...

Throughout his detail to ONA his lost his temper not only with Kubiak but other colleagues. Verbally assaulted her, pointing his hand in her face, then swung at her. He missed when she moved and Perez intervened. Other witnesses.

2/22/2014 12:06:00 AM

She's a police officer....she should have Filed Charges at that Point and had Perez take the Mook into custody.

2/22/2014 01:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They used all her skills and paid her back with a dump.
This is the norm with CPD. The bosses make tall $$ and use the bright people until some one calls out a slug.
750 K sounds like a good settlement here.
^Don't Sell out and help Bosses look good they were promoted because they are Qualified HaHa Command Staff the biggest joke

2/22/2014 03:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

All her complaints to IAD were NOT sustained. She is an embarrassment to CPD. Pathetic individual attempting to make an easy buck!

2/22/2014 08:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

""Laura kubiak came on the job in Nov. 1986 Class 86-8""

Like fine wines the class of '86 shall always stand out as special.

I was, and am, amazed "shit" can actually be stacked that high.

Ask for it at any fine dining spot of your choice. Preferably the night BEFORE your colonoscopy.

2/23/2014 04:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It sounds to me like working a beat car in a district is a much safer assignment than that Office of News Affairs. That office is full of crazy mo fo's. Are any of them former postal employees? Hell no, give me a beat car!

2/22/2014 10:37:00 AM

You've got a point. I'd rather work with the public than the clouted any day.

2/23/2014 08:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Meanwhile the out of control male employee goes on his merry way.
__________________________________

Who is his juice ? Look no further. He is a member of the Alpha Girls and WTA. Our CEO has his back.
Laura refused an offer by our CEO to run PR for WTA. That was when our CEO was writing policy and keeping the command people in line.
Just last Jan, our CEO tuened down the hall with a six figure salary to come back part time as a head of a new policy making group.
WTA will be trading soon on the NY stock exchange.
One of our made it big.

A proud Alpha Girl

2/23/2014 09:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God bless Laura Kubiak.

Jerking her around will have consequences. Wait and see. They messed over the wrong woman.

2/23/2014 11:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The problem is the bosses have lost control of the troops. Oh they will still fuck with the unclouted, most of all the white guys, but put a little juice in or some 0-something and they start getting nervous.

Im thankful for the steady paycheck and all the good people Ive met thru the years but this really is a lousy organization to be hooked up with.

You young coppers build a good family life and base your life around them. Not this outfit.

2/24/2014 03:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Okay, but how was she harmed? She was not demoted, nor was she defamed. She has no entitlement to that position.

2/22/2014 01:21:00 AM

She was harmed by her co-worker being a completely out of control misfit and making her workplace hostile. Furthermore she was reassigned to a less desirable shift and prestigious position only because of this incident. Meanwhile the out of control male employee goes on his merry way. That's how she was harmed.

I've had a few out of control men vent their spleen at me on my City job. The cowards target women because they know the likelihood of getting knocked on their ass is nil. I'll add that male employees should not have to endure this either.

2/22/2014 10:20:00 AM

Prestige? Really? You're going to boil it down to prestige? I'm trying hard not to laugh. It's a payscale. All police OFFICERS get the same pay, whether they are assigned to news affairs or a beat car. Prestige is an artificial concept, meant to mollify, not financially compensate.

Yes, I've had my share of pompous asses as coworkers, too, in beat cars and in units. But never did I cry about my loss of PRESTIGE when I was reassigned! Oh. My. God. Prestige. Now I've heard it all.

And please don't tell me how I don't know how it is to be a female in this male-dominated profession. Female retired sergeant here. Been there. Lived through that. Never sued for loss of PRESTIGE. You make your own prestige. You don't sue to get some.

2/26/2014 07:38:00 PM  

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