Retiree Crime Fighter
- A man was critically injured trying to chase down a teenage boy who police say stole his car Saturday morning in Hyde Park, and a retired Chicago homicide detective and his son went after and caught the suspected car thief.
“I told myself, ‘I’m retired, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to let this kid get away,” said Gerald Hamilton, the retired homicide detective.
“So I became unretired for a few minutes.”
We doubt that Rahm is going to pay him though. Very good job regardless Detective.
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
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“I told myself, ‘I’m retired, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to let this kid get away,” said Gerald Hamilton, the retired homicide detective."
WAY TO F__IN GO, Det. Hamilton!
Still Chicago's Finest.
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
Once we're trained to respond, it's hard to untrain ourselves. ;-) Nice job, sir.
"We doubt that Rahm is going to pay him though."
He gets paid on the 30th along with the rest of the retirees. He wants to play Police, that's on him. He should remind himself there is No IOD when your retired.
Hope the victim survives. Take the keys out of your car when you're gassing up; not just to keep thieves from grabbing the car, but it's a fire hazard to gas the car while it's running.
Great job by the retired dick. The victim is an idiot for leaving his car running unattended. I'm sorry the victim was injured but stupid is as stupid does. Hard way to learn a lesson.
The Mexican says:
Is "The Wedding Dress" going to indemnify him??
GH was always the real police. Great job, as usual.
on of 003's finest!
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
Very good job detective, and thank you for being such a good citizen.
Detective and Son
Good job detective. We all want a neighbor like you. Glad things worked out safe for you and your son.
Watch, he'll catch a court deviation when he doesn't go to court!
Nice job, retired detective.
Hamilton is a big dude with a big heart. Great to see him get some love. Nice post nice story.
I know this sounds nuts but being retired doesn't stop you from doing the right thing if I saw a P/O in need of help I could never just call police in that case the Oath stands until I'm gone same w/ helping a civilian.
Sad story see it often. People leave their car with the keys in it, engine running, and the door unlocked. . . .
After they charge the teen, maybe the car owner should get a ticket for leaving a motor vehicle unattended with the motor running.
Nice job Gerald!
I dunno, SCC, sometimes it seems like body armor and a rifle are what the well-dressed Chicagoan should be wearing.
Anonymous said...
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
To be cool you need to be 275 lbs and muscular too apparently!
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Did you read this before you posted it? It's people like you who have destroyed this department. Get the sand out of your clit and grow a pair. You're the police. It's time to start acting like it.
Obama said, "That 17 year old could have been my son."
Bravo Zulu....
Nice job sir, and to your son as well. Please ignore the negative comments, they are just a group assholes!!!
"I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool."
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
...but you always hear "former Chicago police officer" when it's some defective who got launched 20 years ago and now gets caught running a chop shop or something.
Was the Detective one of those cops they forced to retire because they were "Too Old"? If Townsend was still around the mandatory retirement age would have been 75.
Great job, brother.
I would encourage all to follow this case through the County court system.
Keep in mind that you risk your families life plus yours.
Anita will give felony probation for your families life!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
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You totally miss the point, don't you?
Gerald Hamilton and David Lemieux the best tactical officers ever assigned to 003 and a couple of the best CPD tact guys ever.
Great job detective.
Thd old phrase " once a Marine always a Marine " applies to the CPD as well. Once a Chicago copper, always a Chicago copper. Retirement doesn't matter. Good job detective.
Proud of you Gerald!
When you're the real police, sometimes it hard to turn that off (off duty or retired). Guys that weren't that way don't get it. I'm sure this retired office never gave it much thought when he acted. Dangerous as it may be he did what he felt he should do. Great job office. I'm glad it turned out well and you're ok.
I/F KMA
Great job Det. I'm glad everything worked out in your favor. I understand what the officers are saying about being retired and is it worth it? GOD was with you and your Son.
So, I'll just say AMEN!
To all the "nittering naybobs of negativity", GFY, the retired gentleman did what he thought was the RIGHT THING, defending those unable, or too stupid, to defend themselves. Nice work sir, a life lesson for all.
Not a cop, but have a few questions about this situation. Number one, what happens if the victim dies, does this stupid kid now get charged with murder? And if so, knowing the current state of our lovely ASA's, what charges will actually stick?
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Coward. When us heroes run to the sound of gunfire you must be the one I see going the other way. Keep being a sheep, we'll protect you too.
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Many of the problems on this job are caused by the politicians. The rest of the problems are caused by people who think like you. I imagine you do very little during your nine hour tour. Maybe you should retire early and do something destructive, like teach.
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
You've figured it out. The only cool job on this department is homicide detective! Were Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh FTO's and Evidence Techs? Hell no. The cops with those jobs are depicted in great cop movies like Lethal Weapon as bumbling morons. Was Dirty Harry a traffic specialist??? That wouldn't have made for a very exciting Dirty Harry... They would have had to name the movie Boring Traffic instead. You need to watch more cop movies!
Great job. We may be retired, but some things you cannot let slide. Old school mentality.
Great Job! I know a few active duty officers who wouldn't have chased the guy, but you can't blame them. Having a State's Attorney like Anita Alvarez that you KNOW isn't going to stand behind you and will seize any opportunity to crucify a cop makes you think twice before taking any action.
Your right, those jobs aren't cool. Now go write a parking ticket jag.
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
You are not a cop. HE was the victim, you coward. And HE decided to take action against a criminal to stop a crime. That's what cops do. The lawyers and the judges let them go, but on the street, COPS stop them and their barbaric behavior.
Here endeth the lesson.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
To the idiot in 25 who won't let things settle down and wants to air dirty laundry on here, two things for you:
1. He's a good lieutenant who helps everyone and is not an asshole. Go somewhere else if you think you have it bad. 15 or 10 may be the perfect districts for you.
2. A boss asking you to show up to work when roll call starts isn't a bad boss. A boss telling you that you can't go 2 districts away for a 90 minute lunch isn't a bad boss. A boss telling you to stop fucking around on the radio isn't a bad boss.
Boo hoo, he won't let you do whatever you want! Shut up and
stop acting like a whiny bitch. Go work for a company and see what happens after you pull that shit twice. He's always bended over backwards for many people and that's the thanks he gets?
5/10/2014 06:47:00 PM
No he has not. He is a micromanager that creates more work than necessary for everyone. that is why he is a bad boss.
Stay in the office and approve reports. that is your job. Don't start riding around on the street after 15 years inside and think you know what the hell is going on.
don't think it is the same police department and that everything is legit.
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Yes, we should all just watch and let criminals do what they want to do and take no action. This will solve all of life's problems. And if they attack you personally, you should just curl up in a ball and wait out the attack.
Nice job, Officer (RET.) Hamilton!
Once a cop...
Always a cop.
Good job GH & Son.
Aside from this, some time before I retired I had to testify in a "Cold Case", DNA match found offender after ten years later case in court.
I was still on the job so I got paid but the Detectives who worked the original case and were retired did not get paid for their testimony and time in court did not.
It's a minor issue I know for FOP and PBPA but if officially called back by subpoena officers should be compensated.
If a retired officer got a subpoena from a defense attorney with a check for $25 could he send it back and say it isn't enough.
PAY HIM?????
Raumulus Prime wants to cut his pension and add a dose of increased health care cost.
once a cop, always a cop--- it's in your blood and you can't change who you are--- at least you don't have to worry about filling out the trr....
Haa.. Nice job To My Retired Brother. I bet they will still try n spar you
Many retirees wisely leave this cesspool of a city for just the reason Det. Hamilton went through. Let us never forget the retirees. This job just keeps moving but we should call one of the guys who retired just to say hi.
First met Gerald in '95 on a call. While off duty, he interrupted a rape n caught the offender. Always da police!
Will this count as another officer put back on the street?
I will guess this retired detective was the real police when he was on the job. I will also guess that those on here that criticized him are not and will not ever be the real police. So in that case shut the hell up. Get another job. Be a fireman or ditch digger. This job wasn't for you and I wouldn't want you working next to me.
Excellent job GH!!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Yes, it's really worth it. If only everyone felt the same way, the world would be a far better place.
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
You Sir, are a tool.
Gerald always won the CPD/CFD heavyweight boxing fight for like 10 years straight, one BAD ASS dude he lucky Gersld didn't kick the fuck out of him, oh and by the way he was HOMICIDE so stop the hate.
All of you critics should really just shut up. You are always pointing out what could have happened. Trust me Hamilton has the experience to decide what he should do. It was his choice. Good Job.
I understand the - not give a fuck, sideline, second guessers. However, it just comes down to nature. Once a sheepdog always a sheepdog.
Once the Police always the Police. Way to go.
Once the real police, always the real police. The tool blabbering about not being eligible for IOD will never be the real police.
Anonymous said...
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
That is correct
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00
It makes for a better story. Its a positive article. Get over it.
I agree, I'm no hard charger myself, but when you see shit happen you just can't sit by and do nothing... The ones that say they wouldn't do shit if retired or off duty are just pussies.. We know it and they know it! Good job Retired homicide Det.!
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
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what if, what if, what if. When I was in the Marines you know what we called the guys who always played the "what if" game.... Cowards. Sounds like you fit in perfectly.
"I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool."
They are but you're not. Get over yourself.
"Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony?"
For some people called "The Real Police" it is. Now go back to the desk and lecture/talk victims out of filing case reports because in your mind you want to get back to playing solitaire. Oh by the way the W/C wants his coffee now so get off the laptop and run get it.
Is "The Wedding Dress" going to indemnify him??
5/11/2014 12:46:00 AM
Per 1983 if a person acts in good faith without acting in a reckless manner they are immune from civil proceedings and monetary damages. They can sue, but after a motion is filed it will get immediately pitched in court when the defendants show that this was clearly done in good faith.. which any intelligent and reasonable person can see. If you don't know this or even know what "1983" means or refers too then do some reading before you post.. thanks.
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
How about this, stop being a pussy! Everybody should have a moral compass to live by, which yours seems to only point to yourself. When is enough, enough? Where do YOU draw the line in the sand?
Will you put on your police hat if you see a rape or a murder or a child being abducted? I realize that they are not the same, but the principle stands.
Go hide under a rock and then start complaining when nobody did anything when something happens to you.
An old soldier once said: There are sheep, shepherds and wolves. The sheep see something happen and say "I'm glad it wasn't me." The shepherds say "Wish I was there, maybe I could have done something". When your a shepherd, it's instinct to react. Nice job office........
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
He did it because it was/is his job. Though, I'm thinking that that may be a concept lost on you sir/madam.
"Once the police, ALWAYS the police." I've known Gerald since I first came on this job over 20 years ago. He was always the "real police." Good job G.
After I retire the next time you see my name in the paper will be in the obits in Arizona...in 30 years.
Its takes a special woman to be a Mother. Having said that Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. Thank You for standing by our side in good times and in bad. Its more than the candy and the flowers, its for all you have done and continue to do. Its because of all your endless devotion (and dads) that we are who we are. May God Bless and enjoy your day!
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
He gets paid on the 30th along with the rest of the retirees. He wants to play Police, that's on him. He should remind himself there is No IOD when your retired.
These two comments sum up the difference between old time Police Officers and the college educated, entitled Social Workers playing the Police today. Someday, maybe, you two will understand "Once a Police Officer, always a Police Officer."
Thank you Det. Hamilton for never letting the "Blue" leave your heart, and soul.
Anonymous said...
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
Yes, you are correct
Anonymous said...
I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
You're right. That's just the way things are.
Wow. You useless fucksposting that he was stupid andwhy do any work type shit are stone cold jagoffs. Lazy do nothing motherfuckers. Go get an office job somewhere if you don't feel the need to do what is right. You are what's wrong with this Department, City, State, and Nation. A bunch of pansy whiners that are entitled to everything without doing anything. Go fuck yourselves.
Great Job Gerry. Sorry the scared little pussies that are on this job now have never seen what bravery and moral code is.
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
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Everyone prepare for about a dozen comments by disgruntled people like this.
Believe it or not the silent majority of police officers would have reacted immediately and done the exact same thing. The majority of officers took this job to help people and will continue to do so at great risk to themselves. It is the loud mouth dogs that comment the most when they should be congratulating the officer on doing something they would never have done.
The people leaving the "is it worth it" comments never had the mentality to be the police to begin with, they saw a steady pay check with benefits. Yes, I am a veteran who has been injured, sued, in multiple shootings, yet I still do the job I love and try to help the citizens that need the police. I do it because I want to. Now go back to your hole watching Netflix while pretending you used to be the police in front of the PPOs.
Well done Det. Hamilton. A real life hero.
GREAT JOB Ham !!!! Good to see that you're just the same as always.
Detective Hamilton, thank you for such a selfless act! You make us proud!
You want to ticket the victim for leaving his car running unattended? Seriously? Idiot.
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
I say all in the name of being a man not a coward. To maintain courage in the face of danger-especially in front of his son- even if he is 28. If you think the proper action would be to look the other way and not get involved, then quit the police dept. and become a Lincoln Park Chad who would stand behind the nearest trixie with a dumb look on his face.
Hi Kids. 10 G here. Happy Mom's day to all you Great Mom's OTJ. You gals are the best! Going to Hawks game tonight. Picked up just over 10 large Fri evening on Wild victory. Paid for my ducket tonight and this evenings play. Sorry not popular but 10 large went on Minny tonight to pick up 18 large. Hawks run over Kids. Chelsea's Dagger is old song. Just sayin.
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
5/11/2014 12:15:00 AM
Yes it is. Sorry you don't enjoy being a police officer anymore. What he did was what he signed up to do as a cop. This job is risky. If you can't handle that risk, go do something else. Heck of a job for a retired guy.
GH is sclearly more "The Police" than some of the commentors here.
When are all the police finally going to stand up vocally against Rahm and McCarthy and call them on their games? When will someone finally talk about Rahm and McCarthy at east bank?
Gerald was always a Big Bad Mutha Fucka when I knew him when he worked 003 tach. Back in the 80s. nice job
To all you young things OTJ. Like under 10 yrs. Good luck with your pensions. And talking shit. Been retired for almost 3 yrs now. Some of you guys blast bosses. You're right. But some can save your ass. Worked for many many dickhead bosses during my time OTJ. Anyone recall Joe Curtin? Worked for great one. Anyone recall Tom Faragoi? Tommy always watched out for the blue shirts and was a helluva copper on the street even as a Capt and D/C. Men like him no longer exist on CPD. Luv ya Tom You were the BEST SIR. Ti C.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
He gets paid on the 30th along with the rest of the retirees. He wants to play Police, that's on him. He should remind himself there is No IOD when your retired.
These two comments sum up the difference between old time Police Officers and the college educated, entitled Social Workers playing the Police today. Someday, maybe, you two will understand "Once a Police Officer, always a Police Officer."
Thank you Det. Hamilton for never letting the "Blue" leave your heart, and soul.
5/11/2014 12:59:00 PM
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I wish i could say I'm surprised by the comments of "Is it really worth it", etc but I'm not.
Are you kidding me??!!
How can you sleep at night?
Do everyone a favor and turn in your shit cuz you're an embarrassment.
This job has changed dramatically in my 28 yrs, not necessarily for the better but WTF gives?
I know if I were placed in this same situation, I'd do just as Det. Hamilton did.
Kudos to you, Sir!
BE SAFE EVERYONE & BACK EACH OTHER UP!
Im a retired Sgt who was forced out at 63 and could have spent a few more years, THis job does not give 2 fucks about retired guys, there should be a retirement committee at 35th st that looks in on retirees, I treated whoever worked for me like GOLD, THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF GOOD, JUST LIKE FAMILY< only a few have called me since I left last year, You ungreatful FUCKS know who you are!!!!! Boy I guess if I sucked as their Sgt. they would have kissed my ass. Thanks for the memories, thank GOD I have my real friends from the job and my civilian pals PS. I even saved one coppers job.
good job Gerry
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
He gets paid on the 30th along with the rest of the retirees. He wants to play Police, that's on him. He should remind himself there is No IOD when your retired.
These two comments sum up the difference between old time Police Officers and the college educated, entitled Social Workers playing the Police today. Someday, maybe, you two will understand "Once a Police Officer, always a Police Officer."
Thank you Det. Hamilton for never letting the "Blue" leave your heart, and soul.
5/11/2014 12:59:00 PM
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I wish i could say I'm surprised by the comments of "Is it really worth it", etc but I'm not.
Are you kidding me??!!
How can you sleep at night?
Do everyone a favor and turn in your shit cuz you're an embarrassment.
This job has changed dramatically in my 28 yrs, not necessarily for the better but WTF gives?
I know if I were placed in this same situation, I'd do just as Det. Hamilton did.
Kudos to you, Sir!
BE SAFE EVERYONE & BACK EACH OTHER UP!
yes he took a risk But sometimes one has to... Luckily everything worked out. That's why his wallet says BAD MOTHERFUCKER on it
>>>Anonymous said...
An old soldier once said: There are sheep, shepherds and wolves. The sheep see something happen and say "I'm glad it wasn't me." The shepherds say "Wish I was there, maybe I could have done something". When your a shepherd, it's instinct to react. Nice job office........
5/11/2014 12:16:00 PM<<<
Nice job GH. About the sheep business.
Some time ago I had a conversation with one of our CPD Chaplains about doing things to keep up the morale of the officers on the watch.
He commented that, "You take very good care of you flock."
"Well I could never think of them as a flock of sheep, more like a pack."
"As in wolves." he replied.
"No, Cub Scouts."
P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the Women who have the Two Toughest Jobs in the World, being a Chicago Cop and being a Mom.
I'm not a cop, but sounds like real police to me
Maybe your a coward and would not have gotten involved. If more people regardless of their job and back ground got more involved with keeping the shit heads out of their neighborhood just maybe there would be some hope for this city.
O.T. but should be of interest. Received this from Attorney who successfully defended myself and partner in multi-million dollar lawsuit several years ago. Perhaps you could post the info about the screening to anyone interested..... "I'm reaching out to you as a former client of Andrew M. Hale & Associates. As you know, we are very passionate about defending CPD in civil lawsuits.
I wanted to let you know that I have co-produced a documentary movie about the Anthony Porter CPD case. Porter was arrested for a double murder that took place in Washington Park back in 1982. Several witnesses, who knew Porter, identified him as the shooter. Porter was convicted and sentenced to death. Fast forward to 1998 when Porter was getting close to being executed. David Protess and some journalism students from Northwestern began "investigating" Porter's case. Shortly thereafter, a private investigator working with Protess coerced another guy (Alstory Simon) to confess to the murder. As a result, Porter was released from prison, Simon was put in prison (where he remains today), and the CPD was highly criticized. Porter wound up suing the City of Chicago and several CPD detectives. At trial Porter claimed, for the first time, that he had been tortured and asked the jury to award him $24M. The jury rejected Porter's claims and ruled for the City and CPD. We believe that Alstory Simon is innocent. We also believe CPD did a great job in investigating the case. The State's Attorney's Office is currently re-investigating the case. This Chicago Tribune editorial provides some background.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-29/opinion/porter-ct-edit-1029-20131029_1_medill-innocence-project-paul-ciolino-jerry-hillard
We are having a screening of the documentary movie on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge. A formal invitation is attached. Since our movie has a pro-CPD message, we are trying to have a strong CPD turnout at our screening. We would love to see you there. Please pass this invitation on to your CPD colleagues. Feel free to invite family/friends, as the Theatre is huge. Please RSVP to the email address aporterrsvp@gmail.com and indicate how many tickets (it's free) that you would like. Looking forward to it!"
AK, I am one of those ungrateful fucks. I apologize for not calling. How is Palm Springs? Remember . . . 2 by 2.
Is it really worth it?
If you gotta ask, you just don't get it...
Outstanding, Detective!
Retired 30+
CCSPD
That's the real police. Do it because its the right thing. Love that.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Hi Kids. 10 G here. Happy Mom's day to all you Great Mom's OTJ. You gals are the best! Going to Hawks game tonight. Picked up just over 10 large Fri evening on Wild victory. Paid for my ducket tonight and this evenings play. Sorry not popular but 10 large went on Minny tonight to pick up 18 large. Hawks run over Kids. Chelsea's Dagger is old song. Just sayin.
5/11/2014 02:50:00 PM
Whether you're a poseur or the actual guy, you have no class. This isn't the topic to be posting your bullshit on.
Im a retired Sgt who was forced out at 63 and could have spent a few more years, THis job does not give 2 fucks about retired guys, there should be a retirement committee at 35th st that looks in on retirees, I treated whoever worked for me like GOLD, THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF GOOD, JUST LIKE FAMILY< only a few have called me since I left last year, You ungreatful FUCKS know who you are!!!!! Boy I guess if I sucked as their Sgt. they would have kissed my ass. Thanks for the memories, thank GOD I have my real friends from the job and my civilian pals PS. I even saved one coppers job.
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Very well said brother in every respect. Us retired guys are shit to so many ! Spilled milk is soon forgotten.
You take care broher !
Anonymous said... Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
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But next week you and every other know it all will be commenting on why the decent people of the community don't stop all the bullshit thats going on. I'm sure everyone who doesn't step up, cop be it retired or off duty, or any other citizen has the same thoughts you have.
OT: Bye bye, Brim!
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Cook-County-Judge-Found-Unfit-for-Bench-258663861.html
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I always love when they add homicide detective right after retired. You never hear retired FTO, retired ET, retired traffic specialist. I guess those jobs aren't cool.
5/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
If Michael Flisk had the opportunity to live to retire from his "un-cool" job I'm sure we could all have counted on him to do the same.
Anonymous said...
>>>Anonymous said...
An old soldier once said: There are sheep, shepherds and wolves. The sheep see something happen and say "I'm glad it wasn't me." The shepherds say "Wish I was there, maybe I could have done something". When your a shepherd, it's instinct to react. Nice job office........
Read John 10, specifically, John 10:11 It was today's gospel.
http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-photos-man-shot-by-police-in-south-austin-20140511/
Ummmm, are you not allowed to have a magazine in your weapon, 5th photo down
5/11/2014 05:34:00 PM
All of us retired guys need to stay away from commenting on this blog.Read it if you really need to keep up, but didn't even know but 2 names on that last Sgt's list posted.More like worked with their fathers.
I, like you, spent over 1/2 of my life OTJ.No matter what you were, you ain't shit now to the new age Police.
I would just hope for a play on a stop, and if not,so be it.I fucked up.
Be Safe Officers.
No more comments from this CPD Retiree.
Im a retired Sgt who was forced out at 63 and could have spent a few more years, THis job does not give 2 fucks about retired guys, there should be a retirement committee at 35th st that looks in on retirees, I treated whoever worked for me like GOLD, THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF GOOD, JUST LIKE FAMILY< only a few have called me since I left last year, You ungreatful FUCKS know who you are!!!!! Boy I guess if I sucked as their Sgt. they would have kissed my ass. Thanks for the memories, thank GOD I have my real friends from the job and my civilian pals PS. I even saved one coppers job.
Hey Retired Sgt's ,sounds like you can not let the job go.Get on with your life and retired.Sorry everyone doesn't call you everday but we have are on lives and families to think of.Im a retired Sgt who was forced out at 63 and could have spent a few more years, THis job does not give 2 fucks about retired guys, there should be a retirement committee at 35th st that looks in on retirees, I treated whoever worked for me like GOLD, THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF GOOD, JUST LIKE FAMILY< only a few have called me since I left last year, You ungreatful FUCKS know who you are!!!!! Boy I guess if I sucked as their Sgt. they would have kissed my ass. Thanks for the memories, thank GOD I have my real friends from the job and my civilian pals PS. I even saved one coppers job.
Hey Retired Sgt,sounds like you can't let the job go.Get on with your life and retirement and sorry your old crew doesn't call you every day to say hi but maybe they have family,second jobs etc.Sounds like you need a serious hobby.
Geez, the guy did a great thing. Do we have to talk shit? Nice job Detective!!!
Back in 1994 I was assigned to 003 and Gerald Hamilton and his partner were the 2 best coppers I've met on this job. Never thought that they were too good enough to teach the new guys and still the real deal I see. This guy could/should be teaching policing to all new people coming on. Great story and enjoy your retirement Gerald. Many times you forget these guys after you've moved along but forget what help they were when you were new.
Mayor Garrido?
5/11/2014 10:58:00 AM
You must have lost your mind!!
Anonymous said...
Will this count as another officer put back on the street?
5/11/2014 09:41:00 AM
HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Job Detective Hamilton!!!!!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Hi Kids. 10 G here. Happy Mom's day to all you Great Mom's OTJ. You gals are the best! Going to Hawks game tonight. Picked up just over 10 large Fri evening on Wild victory. Paid for my ducket tonight and this evenings play. Sorry not popular but 10 large went on Minny tonight to pick up 18 large. Hawks run over Kids. Chelsea's Dagger is old song. Just sayin.
5/11/2014 02:50:00 PM
Just sayin? What are you 12 years old? Don't kick the dog because you lost 10 dollars on the game. As numerous posters have noted before you're not normal, so have fun with your fantasy posts.
Anonymous said...
Maybe your a coward and would not have gotten involved. If more people regardless of their job and back ground got more involved with keeping the shit heads out of their neighborhood just maybe there would be some hope for this city.
5/11/2014 06:27:00 PM
I do agree but it is a diiferent era out there. Its real easy for media to spin stuff how they see fit to help a politician get a vote, especially off duty. I would not want to lose my house over it. I am a firm believer in
concealed carry for citizens as well. But I am waiting for the first citizen to have to use justified deadly force against a shitbird only to have a lawyer sue on behalf of estate of shitbird. Watching the media shitbird biased interviews of family on how he was turning his life around. It won't be pretty.
Great job Gerald , he lives a couple of blocks away from where I own a building. I will congratulate him in person. Thank God for what's left of the real Police. When you speak of great bosses, John Farrell was the best. A million years ago I worked for George Marcin and Eddy Kijowski, both the salt of the earth, great people.
You know when I went down to HQ to turn in my star I went down to the parking lot afterwards sat I my car and cried for about a half hour it ripped my heart out some people will think this is stupid but I gave 35 yrs. to this job and it's people I will always consider myself a "COPPER" I miss the circus and I miss the clowns.
Good job retired Det. G. Hamilton. Some exempt should bring up the idea to the mayor and superintendent to hire Gerald Hamilton as a special consultant to instruct newly promoted detectives and recruits in the police academy. They could benefit from Hamilton's instruction and make more quality felony arrest.I am certain with Hamilton's instructions the homicide rate in the detective division would increase.
I went on the medical for a while before I retired. It was sweet.
"You know when I went down to HQ to turn in my star I went down to the parking lot afterwards sat I my car and cried for about a half hour it ripped my heart out some people will think this is stupid but I gave 35 yrs. to this job and it's people I will always consider myself a "COPPER" I miss the circus and I miss the clowns."
5/12/2014 02:08:00 AM
Nothing stupid at all here. Thank you for your service, Sir. You will always be a copper; now, time to get some rest and enjoy the many other good things that life has to offer.
God bless you and keep you, and all the best!
Yet another good citizen steps up to the plate...
Bystander pulls boy from crashed SUV after driver flees
6:51 a.m. CDT, May 12, 2014
"A 3-year-old boy left alone in a crashed SUV was pulled to safety by a bystander moments before the car caught fire...
"The SUV struck an abandoned building in the 2000 block of West 59h Street about 11:45 p.m. Sunday...
"When a police sergeant arrived on the scene, a bystander was performing CPR on the boy and the driver had fled...The SUV was in flames.
"...the bystander had spotted the unresponsive boy inside the SUV and pulled him out...The sergeant and the bystander continued CPR until paramedics arrived The boy was taken to University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.
"Police have located the boy's mother but are still searching for the driver of the vehicle...The relationship between the boy's mother and the driver was not immediately clear."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-bystander-pulls-boy-from-crashed-suv-after-driver-flees-20140512,0,6104624.story
Could be another iteration of The Deadly Live-In Boyfriend With Warrants, or maybe babymama left the kid in the car and it got stolen...who knows these days.
Anyway -- super job by the rescuer. The good Lord saw what you did that night, even if we don't know your name.
What is it they say? "What really matters is what you do when no one is looking."
I would like to address the retiree that complains about officers not visiting or calling after they retire. Don't you understand that we are still struggling to get through the job on a daily basis and are busy trying to deal with family life, work second jobs, etc.? I wish I had the luxury of time like the retirees have to do whatever the heck I wanted to, instead of trying to live in the past. I respect all retirees for the job they did, but I think after a while, they forget what it's like to be in this environment day after day just trying to survive. I hope that when I retire, I can write a new chapter and stop thinking of myself purely as an ex-cop, and not expect too much when I get stopped for a traffic offense.
Anonymous said...
You know when I went down to HQ to turn in my star I went down to the parking lot afterwards sat I my car and cried for about a half hour it ripped my heart out some people will think this is stupid but I gave 35 yrs. to this job and it's people I will always consider myself a "COPPER" I miss the circus and I miss the clowns.
5/12/2014 02:08:00 AM
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing. I think back often to my early days on the department, each day filled with adventure and new experiences. Glad I did it. I will always remember those with whom I worked who did not survive the job to retirement and those who were scared physically and emotionally and who still pay the price.
http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-photos-man-shot-by-police-in-south-austin-20140511/
Ummmm, are you not allowed to have a magazine in your weapon, 5th photo down
5/11/2014 09:46:00 PM
Lightened up the photo. She does have a real small magazine in the assault rifle. Appears to hold like 6 rounds. Sort of defeats the purpose of an assault rifle that shoukld produce superior fire power.
Received emails saying no magazine, no true but so small I never knew a magazine like hat existed.
Some people may give him a ration of shit but are they really the type that would get involved in an off duty arrest? I doubt it. This is exactly what H.R. 218 was passed to do. If the politikritters hadn't figured that Retirees would intervene in violent crimes at no cost to taxpayers, they wouldn't have passed the law giving Retired LEO's carry privileges across the entire Country and not let us live in Limbo as Retired LEO's with no legal status to carry concealed for all these years until the Illinois Legislature could pass a CCW bill in Illinois, one I might add has more places where you cannot carry than places that you can. That law also exempts us from restrictions placed on Illinois CCW Holders, Another reason to get your IROCC Carry rather than the cheaper Illinois CCW Permit. Criticize him for intervening? Nope! I applaud him for his actions as he is still a Sheepdog. That is something that was bred into him and trained to do. That does not stop after you retire. All you nay sayers, imagine if the victim was your grandmother. Wouldn't you want somebody, anybody intervening to protect her instead of being a good sheeple?
Sgt. Bruce Rapa (RET)
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Is it really worth it? Is it worth risking you and your son's life for some asshole that the SA's office probably won't even charge with a felony? And what if the victim doesn't cooperate or sign complaints? And what if the jag off turns and gets a lucky shot off and kills you? All for what?!!
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Go back to the Fireman's blog...Troll
Anonymous said...
"You know when I went down to HQ to turn in my star I went down to the parking lot afterwards sat I my car and cried for about a half hour it ripped my heart out some people will think this is stupid but I gave 35 yrs. to this job and it's people I will always consider myself a "COPPER" I miss the circus and I miss the clowns."
5/12/2014 02:08:00 AM
Nothing stupid at all here. Thank you for your service, Sir. You will always be a copper; now, time to get some rest and enjoy the many other good things that life has to offer.
God bless you and keep you, and all the best
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We second that!!
MMD & MML
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AND to "...I wish I had the luxury of time like the retirees have to do whatever the heck I wanted to, instead of trying to live in the past. I respect all retirees for the job they did but I think after a while, they forget what it's like to be in this environment..."
You know-you were doing okay until you turned on us.
Retirement? It's okay but not all that it's cracked up to be. Not always the luxury you may think...and not about living in the past.
However the past working conditions were certainly better than they are now. Thats where life long friends are made. Thats where some make a difference.
You won't know what that feeling the retired P/O felt in his post above, that is until the day you cross that line to retirement.
Careful what you wish for...
It will be here sooner than you think and then you can wonder where all the time went!
Some bosses were lucky and landed great jobs right away...but thats such a small percentage.
'Get a job greeting people at Walmart!' seems to be a common suggestion. Uh.... No!
Walmart, you really wouldn't want me. Trust me on that one!
Im a retired Sgt who was forced out at 63 and could have spent a few more years, THis job does not give 2 fucks about retired guys, there should be a retirement committee at 35th st that looks in on retirees, I treated whoever worked for me like GOLD, THEY WERE TAKEN CARE OF GOOD, JUST LIKE FAMILY< only a few have called me since I left last year, You ungreatful FUCKS know who you are!!!!! Boy I guess if I sucked as their Sgt. they would have kissed my ass. Thanks for the memories, thank GOD I have my real friends from the job and my civilian pals PS. I even saved one coppers job.
You need to get on with your life and enjoy retirement.Sorry we don't have time out of are busy day to call you every day and tell you how great you were and talk about the old times.Maybe you should get off that lazy boy chair and try enjoying the good new days that are coming instead of being pissed still about being forced out at 63.It is what it is so move on.
I am certain with Hamilton's instructions the homicide rate in the detective division would increase.
5/12/2014 06:36:00 AM
Read your posts before you hit the 'enter' key. Please.
>>>Anonymous said...
I am certain with Hamilton's instructions the homicide rate in the detective division would increase.
5/12/2014 06:36:00 AM
Read your posts before you hit the 'enter' key. Please<<<
I did not write the above.
But I would interpret what is written as meaning the this Detective would investigate deaths by shooting, stabbing and so on honestly and with integrity and classify them as HOMICIDES and not try to hide them as NON-CRIMINAL DEATH INVESTIGATIONS.
The Union League Club of Chicago will hold their Spring Luncheon this Wednesday. Their guest speaker will be the new Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Chicago Field Division, Robert J. Holley. "Mr. Holley will discuss the strategies needed to challenge Chicago’s gang and violent crime problems that currently plague the city."
May I suggest that the first thing they do is review the case reporting. Find out who ordered that not just violent crimes but property crimes be downgraded to give a "crime is down" picture.
Then do a Manpower Audit. Find out which areas of the city have become POLICE SERVICE DESERTS because Rahm has not been hiring police and McCarthy has been pulling them away from a lot of neighborhoods.
Remember Rahm and McCarthy, it is a crime in itself to lie to an FBI Agent.
To the posters who are banging the retired Sgt. that said the ept. does not care about you after you retire, your reply was that you are too busy to call anyone due to you having many things to do during your busy day with your part time jobs, kids, house etc. well what about when you get to work, yep, I'm really sure young ass is so so busy deciding where to eat and who gives you a deal, what chrome you are going to put on your Harley, or what new tattoo to get, Fuck off and have some respect for the retirees who spent much more time on this job then you will probably do. I don't think the retired Sgt. is just sitting on his lazyboy and doing nothing, and I'm sure he is not thinking to harm himself. all he wrote was the truth , nobody gives a fuck about you when you retire especially people that you took care of, they forget what you did for them, they will just shop for another Sgt. to suck up to and sign his or her slips. And finally, if your young ass stops me for some Bullshit Traffic offense, you had better treat me with respect or your ass will be taken to the woodshed, tatoos and all.
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