Seriously? Wine?
What, you can't afford Binny's so you shoplift as Costco?
- Shoplifting has escalated in the city, and the Chicago Police Department’s organized crime division is part of a task force trying to stop it.
But now the 2 Investigators have learned one of their own officers was charged with shoplifting after an alert store security guard and cameras caught the cop in the act.
According to police reports, on Oct. 18, Costco security saw a customer at its store at 1430 S. Ashland Ave. take a bottle of wine off the shelf and place it in her shopping cart. She then moved to the back of the store, where security saw her place the bottle in her purse.
Not just one bottle of wine - but five. And then attempted to flee the scene following a confrontation. Great job there lady, way to tarnish the star.
Labels: corruption
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
96 Comments:
There is a Detective assigned to Unit 180- Training who also is a thief. She steals vitamins.
Sounds like she should become a friend of Bill W.
We need to make certain this officer is never allowed to partner up with Detective C.H. Those two would give these crash and grab crews a run for their money.
Five bottles? That couldn't have been a purse, it must have been a duffle bag!
She'll use the medical/health problems as an excuse to beat the rap, keep her job and go on to keep her pension. It is the Chicago Way.
I saw on FB one copper said we should help her out because she served in the military... Ummmm hell no, she's no better than the trash we arrest. Guess she couldn't wait for the retro check!
She will skate, she has enough clout behind her. She will use illness, stress and overmedication as part of the explanation. Just a teaching moment. Iraq ptsd. Nothing to see here.
Seek a summons!
No sympathy here...
Fire her ass.
Only the best and the brightest are on the job!
Well, what had happen was....
Whatever happened to the financial crime detective who lifted hundreds of dollars worth of vitamins from whole foods? She get fired or just lucki.
Gimme my ripple, ya big dummy!
Organized crime shop lifting unit? Yeah this lady will be just fine. I only wish that I had that kind of clout!
Paid medical leave pending the outcome of the trial? So she's going to feel much better if she beats the case (costco doesn't show up)? Sorry but there's no excuse for this and she should be fired!
Don't tell me it's the same lady who got caught stealing at whole foods about a year ago
Fire her ass. What a piece of shit.
Really bad optics. Any wines carried by Costco are not of an exceptional vintage or suitable for a refined palette. Hang this crude peasant.
she shouted at security that she was friends with "Milli Vanilli back in the day."
She's not well.
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
War is FUCKED up as our government, politician's AND MEDIA are.
And in a unit too.... she'll get a slap on the wrist and a don't do it again... ahhh to be a "chosen" one...
If this is true, she is stupid.
Just say you're an alcoholic and the addiction made you do it.
Dumbass.
Was it the same female Detective caught stealing vitamins last year while on duty?
If Rahm would of only cut the retro check earlier non of this would be happening.
I find this amusing since Costco won't sign complaints.
Interesting comment from David Bradford at Northwestern Univ. This is the old Traffic Institute. I think Mr. Bradford should keep his opinions to himself, particularly when it comes to one of his biggest paying customers. Maybe it's time for the CPD to stop sending people to Northwestern, between this dope and their BS Innocence Project.
This is the true face of diversity on the CPD.
Please process this correctly. Get the tape to court and fire this problem.
We don't rally around criminals.
Just fire her ass!
No pension for this thief, either!
Her sponsor that got her into OCD should also be held to some account. . . . .
Ahh the clouted. . . that's why they are clouted.
This would never be allowed in the NYPD. They have much higher standards.
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
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Then why is she carrying a fucking gun?
What she did is wrong and she should be punished according to policy. That said, how many of you are veterans? How many were overseas and saw action? Does she suffer from PTSD? Was or is she an Alcoholic prior to being assigned to the unit? Was her supervisor aware of her issues and were attempts made to have these issues addressed? I'm not placing blame, the fault is on her. My point is that we are brothers and sisters on this job and it seems as though we get more satisfaction from watching each other screw up than we do with helping them. I know everyone has a sad story. In this country we give every piece of dirt a second chance whether they deserve it or not. Our veterans have been treated like crap since at least he beginning of Vietnam. I don't know this woman or her story but I've worked with other officers who suffer serious PTSD. It can be immobilizing. I've seen grown men roll into a ball when shots were fired, I've watched them stop being functioning police offers as they were overcome by some thought that took them back to being overseas. Before we all judge our own please at least try to give them the benefit of the doubt until all the facts are revealed. Sorry that's my Kum Ba Ya moment for the season. Just remember life is hard enough when you already know that most people all ready hate you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all my brothers and sisters. Please stay safe. TC
Then why is she carrying a fucking gun?
Having served in the military is the new catchall for getting out of shit.
fire her now
Whatever happened to the financial crime detective who lifted hundreds of dollars worth of vitamins from whole foods? She get fired or just lucki.
12/17/2014 12:55:00 AM
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Thanks for the name. That sounds like clout. But, in this incident, there is absolutely no evidence. What happened to being innocent until proven guilty? We need to stick together. Society does not want us to be the real police anymore.
I miss Milli Vanilli.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
retired 023 and US ARMY said...
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
War is FUCKED up as our government, politician's AND MEDIA are.
12/17/2014 03:14:00 AM
Great she served in the military. Big F@#king deal. Does that give her a pass to steal?? 5 bottles of cheap ass wine at that?? You sound just like momma in the ghetto defending her babies criminal actions, or the liberal society who blames the victim and consoles the offender.
This is the first time since May of 2005, the beginning of SCC, that I disagree with a "sarcastic/humorous" post by SCC. I will give this VETERAN a pass for this extremely odd behaviour. It is obvious that she has some serious medical (mental) issues and I hope she gets the help she needs.
Anonymous said...
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
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Then why is she carrying a fucking gun?
12/17/2014 08:24:00 AM
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Gotta admit, ya got a point there.
Stealing wine is not half as bad as stealing thousands of dollars in paychecks in taxpayer money and time due from your fellow officers. At least she got caught- that's more than I can say for all the medical and IOD abusers who never do. It would be nice if they caught the drunken clouted mess who has been on the medical for half the year with a bump on her wrist. Never had surgery, supposedly can't work (guess signing the park logs on 05 is too much for her), but she can go drinking and partying in Mexico and out of state. It would also be nice if they caught the other thief who has been IOD for 6 mos. from tripping in a pothole. She pulls this bs every year and has the procedure down to a science. Best of all, they don't even try to hide their scams- they post all of their excursions all over Facebook! Unfking real.
As we all know there are people in all walks of life from doctors, past president, down to people who wear our uniform that have drinking problems (alcoholism) and can't stop. In this case I believe the officer is so hooked on the booze that they don't know how to stop and took the wine out of a addiction problem. This is the holiday season and we need officers to know the department will bend over backwards to help officers recover from alcoholism. The only catch is that you have to ask for help from the EAP before you do a criminal act like this or drinking and driving. Maybe this example will help another officer get the help they need before it's too late and they do an act to embarrass the badge. There is no shame in getting help before you mess up. Whatever the outcome I hope the department helps this officer with the drinking problem before they seek to fire her.
The Detective who was caught stealing vitamins is in the clear. She's doing well and assigned to the Detective Training Unit 180. Monday through Friday days, with weekends off. She doesn't have a care in the world. Now get back in your beat car and start handling jobs.
Whoop! whoop! Is the sound of the police. Whoop! whoop! Is the sound of.... Well you know the rest....
Don't be surprised if this one and the other one from whole foods are in the first sergeant class as merit. Thee Chicago way my friends.
What a piece of fucking shit. And where's this piece of work from?
How fucking embarrassing!!!!! HOLY SHIT wine!
retired 023 and US ARMY said...
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
War is FUCKED up as our government, politician's AND MEDIA are.
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Don't give us that pussy ass "wahh wahh she's seen horrible shit overseas" excuse. It makes the uniform I wear now and the one I wore in combat stink, and you should be ashamed for making the excuse.
She's probably involved in all those high-end Gold Coast smash-N-grabs.
"In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues."
Pretty convenient excuse. Maybe she was a fucking thief before she played in the sand box.
Veteran are going to hurt themselves terribly when they try to blame aberrant behavior on something real or imagined that occurred during their time in service.
Open a bottle of Chardonnay at room temperature and toast to Chicago's finest!
That is why I never tell people that I am a Chicago police officer... Back over 20 years ago countless others and myself would say it with pride. Sad to say no more..
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
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Hell no. You're not pulling that card. You're not going to perpetuate that myth that we're all so messed up. Going to war is no excuse for shitty behavior. She knows the difference between right and wrong. She knows the Army Values. We all struggle with things on a daily basis and most of us are productive members of society that don't steal and then blame our war experiences.
She hired Needham she must be broke doesn't have enough money to hire a decent attorney.
Caution here, does anyone recall the Joseph Wambaugh book or movie "The Onion Field". It is based on a true story. This theft was not done for gain.
I do not now this officer but have seen other cases like this. What this may be is a VIRTUAL SUISIDE. A precursor event leading up to the ultimate tragedy. Anyone who knows her, family friends, co-workers and bosses should look for other signs, like giving prized possessions away, mood swings, telling everyone that everything is all right when it is obvious things are not. They should get her the help she needs.
Stay Safe, watch for other cases like this we lose too many cops because people miss the signs or were afraid to act.
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
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Then why is she carrying a fucking gun?
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The bottom line this is typical SHIT journalism from CBS channel 2 / Zekmann.
Fire her ass.
What a piece of shit.
12/17/2014 02:26:00 AM
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I guess it would be different if it was your son or daughter who was an obvious alcoholic with severe mental issues.
She was undercover capacity..its all part of a sting OCD is doing at Costco. Operation Whino.
Costco actually sells some pretty expensive bottles of wine...
It's not a crime until they pass the registers without paying for the items. Pay for in store security just like the other establishments. It's not our problem until a crime occurs. Besides, if burglaries aren't a priority, why should stopping retail theft?
Dont worry people she will get promoted and go on to steal better things then wine...
how can you understand a criminal mind if you can't be one yourself.
give the broad a break.
retired 023 and US ARMY said...
In defense of the officer . .
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
We should pray for her.
War is FUCKED up as our government, politician's AND MEDIA are.
12/17/2014 03:14:00 AM
Wow! Just WOW! Another person that wants to blame outside influences for criminal actions. Must be a bleeding heart liberal. Never accepting personal responsibility. This person has a good job. There is no reason to steal. Excuses excuses.
But, in this incident, there is absolutely no evidence. What happened to being innocent until proven guilty? We need to stick together. Society does not want us to be the real police anymore.
12/17/2014 09:15:00 AM
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No evidence, aside from the testimony of the manager, the security people and all the witnesses that saw her flee into the parking lot. And "...be the real police"??? The real police steal booze from Costco? You're a moron just like that other guy who wants us to "pray" for this thief in cops clothing.
Trader Joes has wine for $2.79. Not bad either.
That's why she's in organized crime, too big of a screwball to be on the streets, where they would be laughed at and shown to be the real morons they are. Seriously? Clouted? Who would back these morons, they have to hidden somewhere.
She's either a clepto or alcoholic, either way she should be fired.
in the words of the esteemed former Secretary of State (Benghazi case), and presumed 2016 Democratic presidential nominee......"what difference does it make?"
12/17/2014 01:18:00 PM you need to stop watching after school specials. This officer lifted these items in October and not a few days ago. She should be psyched and given 30 pending.
17dec/03:14
First, absolutely no disrespect to the fine men and women who served for my freedom and liberties afforded to me under the American Constitution in these free states.... but "decorated" doesn't always mean deserving. And shoplifting liquor?!?!? DISRESPECTFUL TO THE BADGE! Come on' did she see something else coming down the pipeline and thought this as an out. Struggling to find empathy and understanding
Anonymous said...
Whatever happened to the financial crime detective who lifted hundreds of dollars worth of vitamins from whole foods? She get fired or just lucki.
12/17/2014 12:55:00 AM
I see what you did there......
She won't be fired. I've seen a cop on this job try to have his wife killed and he's still working. Another copper couldn't handle his liquor at a suburban bar and got tasered by suburban coppers and is now working tact. This job is joke when it comes to firing bad cops.
She won't be fired. I've seen a cop on this job try to have his wife killed and he's still working. Another copper couldn't handle his liquor at a suburban bar and got tasered by suburban coppers and is now working tact. This job is joke when it comes to firing bad cops.
CLOUTED BS CITY and JOB
But wait! Her attorney says she just got back from a year overseas with the military...wait for some kind of 'delayed PTSD syndrome' defense coming in the works. As for right now, she is on medical leave...it'll all tie in, you'll just have to wait and see. Tommy's gonna fix all of this, you'll see!
Why...we can do what we've done for others in this situation.
Hello, News Affairs? We're sending you another one!
To: Anonymous said...
12/17/2014 01:18:00 PM you need to stop watching after school specials. This officer lifted these items in October and not a few days ago. She should be psyched and given 30 pending.
12/17/2014 05:19:00 PM<<<
From: 12/17/2014 01:18:00 PM What I wrote was not based on watching after "after school specials" but from a CPD career of 36 years that included a few promotions none of them meritorious. I have known officers who have committed suicide and talked to many officers and got them the help they needed during times of stress and maybe prevented tragedy. I talked to officers who had friends who committed suicide and put together the signs. "Joe was upset after he broke up with his old lady but said everything was fine and gave me his new Beretta."
I said I do not know this officer but this case sounds like others I have known over the years. I hope that things work out in her life.
Great she served in the military. Big F@#king deal. Does that give her a pass to steal?? 5 bottles of cheap ass wine at that?? You sound just like momma in the ghetto defending her babies criminal actions, or the liberal society who blames the victim and consoles the offender.
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That is just the POINT moron.
This lady who can well afford some cheap Costco wine is messed up in the head big time.
Anonymous said...
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
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Then why is she carrying a fucking gun?
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The bottom line this is typical SHIT journalism from CBS channel 2 / Zekmann.
12/17/2014 01:22:00 PM
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You blame the news for this incident. I blame society; society does not want us to be the real police anymore. The bleeding heart liberals are going to get what they want, no policing. Let us be the real police and watch crime go down. So what if one officer is wrongly accused of shoplifting. What about all the other people who shoplift and never make the news? Let us be the real police!
3:42pm, What is it with guys getting so upset about praying for people? Jesus prayed for the people that crucified him and asked God to forgive. The Bible clearly tells us to pray for our enemies and those who misuse us. Yep..I pray for guys I lock up and the department and other people not on my list of favorites. If that means I'm not the real police...good riddance. If you don't believe in and follow the teaching of Jesus you have no obligation to scripture but those of us that do...
There is hope for her.
One good thing about kleptomania, you can always 'take' something for it.
You're Welcome.
Wow, a lot of saltiness demanding blood out there. If you know her personally, or have worked with her and this behavior is normal for her then you are right.
OTHERWISE, I think she gets the benefit of the doubt that this is the eratic behavior of a member who needs help. How about stripping her of her powers, rehab, last chance and a reassignment someplace where she can be watched and easily piss tested at random. Then its on her.
When you work (and I mean work, not hide)public safety in Shitcago for a lifetime, the demons in your head are going to come out from that closet at sometime, maybe tomorrow, maybe 20 years from now, its just a matter how they manifest and how you deal with them.
For all you tough guy saltys out there demanding her head, God help you when your demons come, I am sure you would like that lifeline too then.
There are unfortunately many alcoholics in need of treatment. But somehow I don't recall hearing symptoms being thievery of wine and boots from Costco. Especially while gainfully employed.
i got problems too
i drink way too much
the difference is I pay for my liquor.
demons my ass .... she just a thief, plain and simple.
this job pays enough to keep a family of alcoholics feelin no pain
fire her ass and if she got some ptsd let the VA deal with her.
Anonymous said...
Wow, a lot of saltiness demanding blood out there. If you know her personally, or have worked with her and this behavior is normal for her then you are right.
OTHERWISE, I think she gets the benefit of the doubt that this is the eratic behavior of a member who needs help. How about stripping her of her powers, rehab, last chance and a reassignment someplace where she can be watched and easily piss tested at random. Then its on her.
When you work (and I mean work, not hide)public safety in Shitcago for a lifetime, the demons in your head are going to come out from that closet at sometime, maybe tomorrow, maybe 20 years from now, its just a matter how they manifest and how you deal with them.
For all you tough guy saltys out there demanding her head, God help you when your demons come, I am sure you would like that lifeline too then.
12/18/2014 10:04:00 AM
Bite me asshat. There is nothing lower than a thief. Her trust has been tested and she has failed miserably. No one is saying execute her , but let her find another career.
AND, do tell, what does "decorated" mean these days, when it comes to military (or for that matter police) recognition? We all know many hacks and useless cowards who were a chest full of ribbons. Decorations and commendations have no meaning any more, so save it.
Anonymous said...
Wow, a lot of saltiness demanding blood out there. If you know her personally, or have worked with her and this behavior is normal for her then you are right.
OTHERWISE, I think she gets the benefit of the doubt that this is the eratic behavior of a member who needs help. How about stripping her of her powers, rehab, last chance and a reassignment someplace where she can be watched and easily piss tested at random. Then its on her.
When you work (and I mean work, not hide)public safety in Shitcago for a lifetime, the demons in your head are going to come out from that closet at sometime, maybe tomorrow, maybe 20 years from now, its just a matter how they manifest and how you deal with them.
For all you tough guy saltys out there demanding her head, God help you when your demons come, I am sure you would like that lifeline too then.
12/18/2014 10:04:00 AM
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Absolutely agree! Great post.
PTSD or other psych issues are a very real possibility here.
And anybody who thinks those things are fakery or 'liberal nonsense' is a science-denying fool. They should sign up with Tom Cruise crowd next time their kids get really sick -- see how that works out.
It's too bad that there are some obvious fakers out there. They rip off the real people in need of help.
Maybe this woman is one of them. Maybe not.
But the blood-lust presented here, on the weight of the evidence we have, is just mean....and stupid.
Good luck to you when somebody you love shows up with postpartum depression or anorexia or debilitating agoraphobia or schizophrenia. Good luck with that tuff-guy ignorance.
Maybe you'll come back afterwards with a little more humility.
Anonymous said...
She won't be fired. I've seen a cop on this job try to have his wife killed and he's still working. Another copper couldn't handle his liquor at a suburban bar and got tasered by suburban coppers and is now working tact. This job is joke when it comes to firing bad cops.
12/17/2014 08:24:00 PM
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You blame the news for this incident. I blame society; society does not want us to be the real police anymore. The bleeding heart liberals are going to get what they want, no policing. Let us be the real police and watch crime go down. So what if one officer is wrongly accused of shoplifting. What about all the other people who shoplift and never make the news? Let us be the real police!
12/18/2014 01:29:00 AM
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Poster #2...read #1 above.
I'm no bleeding heart. Not by a long shot.
Let YOU be the real police? Like you get to decide? That is exactly the problem. It's been the problem for decades. It's a big part of why the job is so hard now.
What people want is EFFECTIVE policing. Effective management. Effective community relations. Effective policies. Effective disciplinary measures.
Not an occupation force staffed, all too often, by a bunch of over-privileged, immune-from-criticism, badass wannabees who think that they make up the law and they get to enforce it however / whenever / wherever THEY choose.
It'd be great if we'd just to return to the good 'ole days of Burge and Abbate and Szura and Doyle and and and. Great? Not on your life.
There are a lot of terrific cops out there. No doubt.
But not as many as there should be. And not by a long shot. The Daleys saw to that. That stain still runs long and deep. Just ask David Koschman's mom, eh?
Great policing. You bet. Sign me up.
Above-the-law goon squad? No way.
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Would Pam Zekman give this case any thought or air at all if this did not involve a P.O..
God forbid she does any real reporting a like phony crime stats or theft of our pensions.
New hairdo or not she still looks like a troll.
Anonymous said...
i got problems too
i drink way too much
the difference is I pay for my liquor.
demons my ass .... she just a thief, plain and simple.
this job pays enough to keep a family of alcoholics feelin no pain
fire her ass and if she got some ptsd let the VA deal with her.
12/18/2014 05:56:00 PM
What, she can't find a liquor store that still gives 20% off? I know one but damned if I am going to ruin it by spreading it around.
What happened to the nutty female alternative lifestyle PO who got arrested for lifting a bottle of orange juice from Starbucks at Belmont & Leavitt?
Anonymous said...
she is a decorated war veteran.
(U.S. ARMY from Iraq and Afghanistan)
It is VERY obvious that she has some VERY serious personal issues.
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A good conduct medal and theater ribbon is not decorated. You need the Bronze or Silver Star and CIB to qualify as decorated.
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Bite me asshat. There is nothing lower than a thief. Her trust has been tested and she has failed miserably. No one is saying execute her , but let her find another career.
AND, do tell, what does "decorated" mean these days, when it comes to military (or for that matter police) recognition? We all know many hacks and useless cowards who were a chest full of ribbons. Decorations and commendations have no meaning any more, so save it.
12/19/2014 08:40:00 AM
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Hey ding-dong
IF she's in her right mind, then she ought to get bounced. Now.
But IF she's got 'issues' (maybe due to service, maybe something else, maybe not) just MAYBE they're no fault of her own.
And the fact is that you damn well don't know.
MAYBE she's got a brain chemistry problem - sort of like cancer...something that just happens and wrecks your life.
We don't fire people for that. "Just let 'em find another career" 'cause they got cancer. Nice call there pal.
Cut out the tuff guy crap. It's just stooopid.
I hate crooked cops. I wrote the comment above about Burge and Abbate et al. But nobody here has near enough information to make that call in the case of this woman. Least of all you.
Her pension is safe no matter what happens
Hey big fucking deal, let's see u door a tour in Iraq. You'll see what a big deal it
I'm sure she will beat it. Dan Dahill gets popped stealing chips/milk from a west side convenient store and fought and got his job back. All public record SSC so you can publish this one!
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