Still Short
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"short" meaning "shorthanded," but also "too damn many people hidden away in do-nothing spots."
Labels: department issues
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
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46 Comments:
Off topic. Got FOP newsletter in mail today. Just think arbitrator will screw us if contract not accepted.
The media should really pressure McCarthy on just how many people are sworn officers that are working inside. And i mean everybody inside.
What about all the help from the IL State Police and the Feds?
Trust in the high leadership of the CPD. Only they have the complete big picture. Only they are fully aware of what all is going on, Trust and believe. Have faith.
Have faith? In this administration?
We wouldn't be short if people would come to work and do their jobs. The laziness on this department is the problem, not the numbers. Quality vs Quantity
Gee, the desk in 025 is always fully staffed, yet the cars are not? Do they really need 5 people on the desk on afternoons?
We are so short in 002 on 2nd watch that it has become dangerous. Most weekends we only have 8 or 9 cars and 1 Sgt working the entire district.
With several gang wars, shootings, and a boat load of mentals creeping around, 002 is a ticking time bomb!!!
yeah,we got a tuff guy who acts tuff ,but never leaves the desk or radio room in 007
Off topic. Got FOP newsletter in mail today. Just think arbitrator will screw us if contract not accepted.
10/07/2014 12:38:00 AM
Relax chicken little the arbitrator is going to take the non contract related items out of the contract or at least one would hope they would be up for discussion. Vehicles - for example, come on --
BS , FOP has done well with an arbitrator in other contracts .
Got screwed last time because flop turned down a 16% pay raise , greedy ba-----, never put that offer out for a vote , never put wiping a $23,000,000 debt the city owed to pension fund out for a vote .
vote NO
Are these comic strips supposed to be funny? Don't get me wrong, I like to support fellow police officers but these aren't funny or clever.."where is everyone?" That's the punchline? Come on. As a matter of fact none of the strips you have posted have been very good. No offense but tell the hack who's writing these to keep his day job.
Morgan Park, Beverly and Mount Greenwood hasd a couple attempt child abductions last week .
Where are the Funds for safe passage routes , extra police officers assigned . A District the size of 22 should have Five Beat Cars per Sector , Not Three.
Who represents us in 22 , we need police protection to protect the Children .
Off Topic...... I called FOP inquiring about my voting ballot which I never received in the mail, FOP's response " it probably got lost in the mail, it's to late to mail them out, so you have to show up on the 17th before noon to vote in person" are you freaking kidding me??? You still have 10 days, where to the fuck are you mailing it from? Alaska? I got my FOP news letter delivered and it was never lost in the mail. Is the FOP not mailing ballots purposely to minimize the NO vote? And hoping the ones didn't get it in the mail, chances are they will not show up to vote NO?
I will be there to give my big "FUCK NO" to this contract.
Putting more P.O's on the street? lol
Two P.O's from 009 2nd watch were just assigned to HQ!
Anonymous said...
Off topic. Got FOP newsletter in mail today. Just think arbitrator will screw us if contract not accepted.
10/07/2014 12:38:00 AM
Still thirsty? Maybe call Dean or one of the other FLOP clowns directly and ask them to bring you more Koolaid - it's a delicious blend of FLOP pressuring impressionable idiots (like yourself) mixed with City Hall strong armed scare tactics.
Mmmmm!!!! Yummy and delicious, isn't it, you little lemming? That Koolaid mustache will get harder and harder to wash off with every subsequent serving, jackass.
Time to grow up, find your balls, use your brain and look past the immediate bone they're trying to throw you stupid dogs. Try living and thinking past your immediate moment and see just how this contract will screw you and your brothers and sisters long term.
One of the problems is way too many bosses for too few officers.
Years ago, so jobs that were run by a sergeant now have a director and a dozen halpers, add the cost of take home cars and everything else, it adds up to lots of cash.
But CPD is not the only agency with bloated management rolls, most city agencies are like that.
The 19TH district has 56 officers detailed out. That is a shame in a district that is so short handed and crime through the roof . If you want to see the 56 officers detailed out in there clouted hidden spots it is posted by the radio room.
a class of EVIDENCE TECHNICIANS finally on the way soon!
How many police officers are there on the street at any one time citywide. Let's say midnights to be on the high side, since most beats are 10-4 instead of 99 like days. Anyone do the math on how many beat cops that respond to jobs are actually out there? Can't be that many. The people are fooled when the media says 12,000 cops, as if to think they are all working at the same time. People are dumb. IOD, medical, callback, desk duty, erps, etc. takes a huge chunk. If you add the beat cops from 23 districts, plus VRI, tac, gang, bosses, ET's, canine, etc. Total number on the street at any one time? Maybe oemc knows, who knows, but it ain't enough some nights, every weekend in a rap with more shitty pdt'less Christmas tree dash flat tire turn left to go straight 150k mile pool cars than regular squads, which are basically the same thing. 19p do the best with what u got. Stay safe. Go home.
Need to clean house on some of these so called saturation teams. A bunch of inexperienced hair gels who go out and get a pisser, drinker or a tvb and a few contact cards and there done after 5 or 6 hours of work. Running around the south and west sides and this is the type of policing that is taking place. I don't know, I would feel like a bitch if that was the kind of work I was doing. I work in a busy district, call me old fashion but I need to feel like I'm being the Police in order to have a sense of self worth. I don't know how someone could be a house mouse or a dog hiding on some "team" their whole career and call themselves the Police, get some balls.
My gripe is that most of the officer that are on the street do virtually nothing. They stay down on jobs for hours, rarely arrest anyone and getting them to even write a ticket is like pulling teeth. Totally worthless. Ever hear the saying that 20% of the people do 80% of the work? It's the 80% of the DO NOTHINGS that bother me when they bitch about wanting a raise.
Anonymous said...
Off topic. Got FOP newsletter in mail today. Just think arbitrator will screw us if contract not accepted.
10/07/2014 12:38:00 AM
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You mean more than the FOP is trying to screw us by trying to force a yes vote? I'm a NO all the way!
How can that be possible?
Every so often Napolean and McFailure "find" more "desk officers" to send to the street.
Are you saying it's all smoke and mirrors??
You mean like the area central chiefs office?
I dont believe a word the Boss has to say. Everything out of his mouth is spin....Just say'n.....
inspector general did a report
Didn't you guys see the press conference- Rahm took 350 desk officers and put them on the street. What you didn't see was the side press conference where he put them all back the next day! LMAO....truth.
I heard a certain PO in 011 took his usual personals(naps), gas, car wash, and took lunch during RAP. Thanks for helping out today RP.
Anonymous said...
The 19TH district has 56 officers detailed out. That is a shame in a district that is so short handed and crime through the roof . If you want to see the 56 officers detailed out in there clouted hidden spots it is posted by the radio room.
10/07/2014
Screw that have you seen the desk at both stations 2nd watch needs more chairs. there should b 2 desk bid positions and 2 relief there are 6 working now. Guess they need the extra bodies there so they can leave early.
If you need to do police work in order to have a sense of self- worth, you have to be one sad sob. Get a life outside of the job you goof.
The 24th district is loaded with useless Sergeants on all watches. The blue shirts are just thrilled
HouseMice do what most of us wouldn't want to do.
A good HouseMouse doesn't sneak out without putting in a good 6 hrs.
A good HouseMouse always makes 10 copies of the RedEye-SunTimes crossword.
A good HouseMouse never reminds you how important their inside spot is and how stressful their day becomes.
A good HouseMouse never flaunts their longevity being inside or absolute minimum of street duty.
Hug a HouseMouse today and thank them for their service to The Department.
But never ask a HouseMouse if they're Available for Duty.
We need to get rid of some of the dead weight on 2nd watch in 011. Mr "I was just about to ask for a Personal squad so I cant take that job on my beat". TI, you always talk about hate it here and are going to bid out. Well? There the bid results just came out and your name is no where to be found. All talk and no action TI.
Anonymous said...
Are these comic strips supposed to be funny? Don't get me wrong, I like to support fellow police officers but these aren't funny or clever.."where is everyone?" That's the punchline? Come on. As a matter of fact none of the strips you have posted have been very good. No offense but tell the hack who's writing these to keep his day job.
10/07/2014 08:19:00 AM
C'mon man... Seriously?
Irony eludes you that much?
Anonymous said...
We wouldn't be short if people would come to work and do their jobs. The laziness on this department is the problem, not the numbers. Quality vs Quantity
10/07/2014 07:16:00 AM
I think you mean "Quantity over Quality." This is what the brass have preached for decades. Try hunting for real crime avoiding all the petty stuff for weeks and see what response you get. You must be a PPO. Numbers numbers numbers.
Anonymous said...
Off topic. Got FOP newsletter in mail today. Just think arbitrator will screw us if contract not accepted.
10/07/2014 12:38:00 AM
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You mean more than the FOP is trying to screw us by trying to force a yes vote? I'm a NO all the way!
10/07/2014 11:18:00 AM
Don't vote NO just because your mom told you to. Think for yourself.
Off Topic...... I called FOP inquiring about my voting ballot which I never received in the mail, FOP's response " it probably got lost in the mail, it's to late to mail them out, so you have to show up on the 17th before noon to vote in person" are you freaking kidding me??? You still have 10 days, where to the fuck are you mailing it from? Alaska? I got my FOP news letter delivered and it was never lost in the mail. Is the FOP not mailing ballots purposely to minimize the NO vote? And hoping the ones didn't get it in the mail, chances are they will not show up to vote NO?
I will be there to give my big "FUCK NO" to this contract.
You sound like an idiot. How does FOP know how anyone is going to vote? What if the guys that didn't get the ballots wanted to vote yes. or the guys that will not show up to vote yes. Big conspiracy.
We are so short in 002 on 2nd watch that it has become dangerous. Most weekends we only have 8 or 9 cars and 1 Sgt working the entire district.
With several gang wars, shootings, and a boat load of mentals creeping around, 002 is a ticking time bomb!!!
10/07/2014 07:42:00 AM
Bid to midnights or afternoons.
Anonymous said...
If you need to do police work in order to have a sense of self- worth, you have to be one sad sob. Get a life outside of the job you goof.
10/07/2014 05:43:00 PM
Nothing wrong with someone who takes pride in what they do. I'm glad that there are some dedicated people who take their job seriously. Careers in many cases are a calling, not just a "paycheck" to cover expenses.
I hope that the officer from the original posting lives on the NW side.
The second district desk personnel are a freaking joke. They spend way too much time trying to talk themselves out of writing a report that would be completed in a few minutes. Just the other day a PO on the desk was telling a citizen "nah, nah, girl we have no jurisdiction in the 3rd district. You gots to go over there and file your report". And this was for a domestic......wow! And this was from one black girls to another. Now white people that want service at the second district desk, it is comical nevertheless to see how you get treated. Your I voted for Obama demeanor gets you no service at all. Hey you white yuppies, here is your mess, this is what you created.
And yes, this occurs on all three watches. And I think it is soo racist that only black peoples work the desk in the deuce.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Need to clean house on some of these so called saturation teams. A bunch of inexperienced hair gels who go out and get a pisser, drinker or a tvb and a few contact cards and there done after 5 or 6 hours of work. Running around the south and west sides and this is the type of policing that is taking place. I don't know, I would feel like a bitch if that was the kind of work I was doing. I work in a busy district, call me old fashion but I need to feel like I'm being the Police in order to have a sense of self worth. I don't know how someone could be a house mouse or a dog hiding on some "team" their whole career and call themselves the Police, get some balls.
10/07/2014 10:23:00 AM
Your also the kinda guy who wears his gun belt naked in front of the mirror and draws down to see how cool you look. If you see a problem with the " hair gels" why don't you square them away? Why don't you share your wisdom ? A lot of you old fuks are all the same, all talk no walk, and never did the walk. I have called out people like you out many times, and even asked for guidance. The result has always been the same. Just because you accumulate years of service, it does not make you a hero or a role model amongst police. Grow a brain.
The problem with 19th District and why they may be short handed is because they have to have people fill both the desk spots at 19 West and East. Why the fuck are there officers manning both desks? Not only that, on midnights there are two cars assigned to do DUI's only. They wouldn't know how to make a real arrest if somebody jumped into the rear of their squad car and admitted to something. They don't handle accidents or any calls, they do whatever they want as long as its a DUI. Really?
Anonymous said...
The problem with 19th District and why they may be short handed is because they have to have people fill both the desk spots at 19 West and East. Why the fuck are there officers manning both desks? Not only that, on midnights there are two cars assigned to do DUI's only. They wouldn't know how to make a real arrest if somebody jumped into the rear of their squad car and admitted to something. They don't handle accidents or any calls, they do whatever they want as long as its a DUI. Really?
10/08/2014 09:03:00 AM
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And you probably would not know how to do a DUI if a supervisor assigned it to you, "you are going to have to get someone else to do it because I do not know how to do it."
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Off Topic...... I called FOP inquiring about my voting ballot which I never received in the mail, FOP's response " it probably got lost in the mail, it's to late to mail them out, so you have to show up on the 17th before noon to vote in person" are you freaking kidding me??? You still have 10 days, where to the fuck are you mailing it from? Alaska? I got my FOP news letter delivered and it was never lost in the mail. Is the FOP not mailing ballots purposely to minimize the NO vote? And hoping the ones didn't get it in the mail, chances are they will not show up to vote NO?
I will be there to give my big "FUCK NO" to this contract.
You sound like an idiot. How does FOP know how anyone is going to vote? What if the guys that didn't get the ballots wanted to vote yes. or the guys that will not show up to vote yes. Big conspiracy.
10/07/2014 10:42:00 PM
It's called probability "DUMB ASS" he said "minimize" get it?
Anonymous said...
We need to get rid of some of the dead weight on 2nd watch in 011. Mr "I was just about to ask for a Personal squad so I cant take that job on my beat". TI, you always talk about hate it here and are going to bid out. Well? There the bid results just came out and your name is no where to be found. All talk and no action TI.
10/07/2014 08:05:00 PM
Hahahahah, dead weight. The entire watch is dead weight. Come on is that the best a Filmore ranger like yourself can come up with? Everyone knows I'm an asshole, that's my thing. 011 is a dump, there is no mistaking but when I leave it's on my terms, no ball less Sgt or Lt is ever going to get rid of me. Like our old leader JA would say " if you ain't cheating you ain't trying" and believe me I'm doing the best I can. If you can't play the game, don't hate on me. Hahaha thanks for the laugh.
TI
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