Special Ed Fixes Something?
Besides a Lieutenants Exam we mean. This was posted as an open letter on a social media forum calling out Special Ed for a rather shortsighted decision:
- Superintendent Johnson,
I am a sergeant assigned to [...] watch in the [...] District. It has recently come to my attention that the department has, without any administrative notice of this new policy, not been allowing any officer with an open CR to attend award ceremonies at police headquarters.
I find this decision abhorrent, and a figurative slap in the face to every hard working police officer whose actions have gone above and beyond the call of duty. It is no secret that CR investigations, more often than not, have been taking years to complete--most often with a determination that the allegations against the officer are unfounded. But, in the years this process takes (a process that the rank and file have been promised time and time again will be expedited), CPD officers who have earned commendations (commendations approved by exempt members) are mailed their awards and banned from any public recognition of their efforts, as if the department is ashamed of them. Receiving awards at monthly ceremonies, with the officer's family in attendance, is but a small token of appreciation the city can bestow on officers to continue to do good work, especially considering the current political climate and great personal risks that proactive policing brings. It seems that the department is taking preemptive measures that are, in essence, judging these officers as guilty of rule violations without due process.
Defending your recent promotion of a commander with 90 misconduct complaints, you were quoted as saying "The fact that you have an allegation doesn’t mean you’re automatically guilty of something. That’s why it’s investigated. So, because they are not sustained allegations, that should should not hold him back. That’s why you have due process."
In light of your own comments, I ask that you reconsider the message this policy sends to those under your command. Barring good officers from attending award ceremonies is perhaps worse than "holding them back". It negates their bravery and persistence at a time when the city needs it the most.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
We are further informed that last night, Special Ed called the Sergeant personally and told them that he was unaware of this being done by the Awards people and he was taking steps to ensure that officers who earned awards were being permitted to receive the rare public accolades that come with these honors.
So a salute to the Sergeant for calling out the dumbass-ery and kudos to Special Ed for doing the right thing.
So a salute to the Sergeant for calling out the dumbass-ery and kudos to Special Ed for doing the right thing.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
82 Comments:
But ultimately who gives a fuck anyway.
That's got Granny Clampett's stink all over it.
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
Nice going Sarge!
And after he hung up, he immediately had him transferred to the hood on midnights.
This department is beyond a laughing stock joke. One big lie, contradiction, and double standard. No one trusts and believes a word they say.
Good decision. However, that sergeant committed career suicide because Eddie won't be around much longer and the merit idiot that came up with that policy will.
....and he wonders why he can't get his command to do sh-t. Constantly contradicting himself and taking ever opportunity he can find to poke at the troops. He promises the community that he's going to tackle crimes when all along his troops has gone left. Shootings are at an all time high and we will remain fetal.
Wow, I can't believe we have a sergeant left with some balls! Probably the only one.
Ed is personally a decent guy, and that goes back to when I supervised him as a P.O.. However, that Ed cannot be the same Ed manipulated by Rahm the insecure and micromanaging, Smartest Guy in Any Room. Remember, Rahm and his Administration are not from Chicago, and they Hate the Police. There can be no mistake about it: Cops are viewed by Rahm as a necessary evil, that he wants nothing to do with! (Except when they play Pretend Secret Service and Chauffeur around his wife and kids.) Rahm believes and trusts others like the ACLU, before he trusts cops. So the Denial of Due Process/Presumption of Guilt on any complaint is easy for Rahm and his crew. Consider, that these Liberals see cops as Working Class Neanderthals, and of course Racists, or "Rachists." (That is Da Hood pronunciation.) Every Offender of Color, is Noble and a "Victim", and if you are a cop, you should expect to be questioned, challenged and not believed!That advanced degree from Calumet College, does not impress Rahm or his henchmen, many of whom have degrees from Real Colleges out East! Every Democrat Politician, especially in Cook County is surely haunted by that photo of John Wayne Gacy smiling with Rosalyn Carter, when her husband was President. Could you imagine if there was a photo of Rahm giving an award and smiling with a cop who is later indicted or convicted of a crime? Everything Rahm does is based upon Image; there is No Core Value; except to remain in Power! So in this case they let Ed have a little slack on the leash, but just a little. Because Ed must remain a Lap Dog for Rahm. Do Nothing to Make Rahm look Good, Chicago/Wilmette Values. Baby"G"
Hey Sarge, you need some attention.
That only insures that Special Ed's evil cabal of test takers and merit hacks may receive their just rewards and coveted awards...
1223am: You think the sarge needs self respect because of this letter? Have you ever had a real boss before? That's one of the few examples I've read about on the blog. Tell the lowly blue shirts who will get to come to the ceremonies how you feel about him. See if they feel the same.
After reading that letter it's obvious that Sergeant wasn't a merit pick, kudos Sarge...
This policy has the 5th floor written all over it.
Finally someone spoke and someone listened. It's a start.
I must commend the supervisor for writing this letter.
It shows that there are some members of this Department who
have not been castrated by promotion or fear in doing the RIGHT thing.
Signed a retired field sergeant.
I/F
Ummmm, that policy isn't "new". It has been used many, many, years. I personally have five commendations on the books. Invited to two ceremonies and three were sent through department mail. And yes, they aren't worth shit and given the current state of this department I sure won't be getting anymore as I am the fetalist of fetal.
The Sgt who wrote this letter and sent it to the superintendent is an excellent example of a leader who cares for the officers under his/her command. In the past whenever a officer dared to question an exempt, they were punished. Never question a white shirt. The sgt saw a injustice and dared to raise the issue. I am impressed that Johnson responded personally to her and will make the necessary changes. I know that officers look forward to the awards ceremony and celebrate with their families. But, to deny them the opportunity based on unfounded allegations is just cruel and wrong. Especially when a CR investigation can last for years! Thank you Sgt for your courage and leadership.
good work TW
Wait... Isn't this the same sergeant who constantly scans PO's facebook pages and lashes out at them for posting things work related? Isn't this the same sergeant who just weeks ago lashed out at the P.O.'s who were recognized for providing a jacket to a cold, homeless man and one of those same PO's posted a video of the good deed to her partner's facebook page? Hmmmm.... seems pretty self-serving if you ask me. Maybe she should practice what she preaches. Oh, she's also a Hillary supporter. Chew on that fellow bloggers.
FYI..The supt called the sgt and asked him to submit a blood sample,however,when the sgt was not a match for a kidney donor he immediately stripped him for bringing this info up in a "open letter" and embarrass him..
Here, here
BS he didn't know - and if he didn't - he should have!!!!!!! He's the damn sup!!!!!
So who was the person that added that rule in without him knowing? And where are they now?
Ed didn't know the awards people were doing this ??! Come on !!! Let's ask the awards people .. This guy will say anything to save his skin .
Who cares about these awards. Mine are sitting in a box somewhere. But I guess theres still people that need constant reminders of how special or not so special they are.
Yeah right. Ed had no idea. I dont know which would be worse, Ed Lieing or being such a dumb ass he doesnt know whats going on in his Dept. ?
It used to be only a serious CR, one that could lead to separation, would keep you from an awards ceremony. And if it was confidential, they let you go so as not to tip off the officer he was being investigated.
The same mentality now exists that still labels covert vehicles with a brass tag under the hood.
They won't release the first LT class merits because there is a familiar Greek name on the list who has an exempt brother. Nepotism at its finest.
nonymous said...
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
2/24/2017 12:23:00 AM
You idiot.... We don't do things for awards (well most of us). But I will say, I only go because my wife likes the fact that kids can see that the sacrifices I make daily in regards to my family are for a good reason and go to helping people.
Yeah, respect of my peers means a lot, but the respect of my family means EVERYTHING.
before my family, I never went, when they can't attend, I don't go.... Stop being such a bitter idiot.
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect
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You are that guy who bitches when a sergeant doesn't do something you feel he should and also bitches about it when he does. Why don't you pour yourself a big cup of Shut the fuck up, and appreciate the stand and the risk he took. Maybe if you ever did anything that was worthy of an award you would understand. So go back to 016 and keep telling all the girls what a great cop you are.
As someone has already said, a sergeant with balls. This sergeant may have torpedoed his/her career, but this sergeants officers know they have a supervisor on their side.
Exactly the kind of leadership needed at the top. Unfortunately this sergeant will probably always be a sergeant, at best. Good for his/her officers, not so good for the sergeant.
Stay safe Officers.
J.J.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
And after he hung up, he immediately had him transferred to the hood on midnights.
2/24/2017 01:34:00 AM
The sergeant is already on midnights. In 007 ...
A big Thank You to the Sergeant who wrote this letter to Johnson. Good bless you Sir!
Not Granny Clamphead. Awards folks are in Human Resources and who runs Bureau of Organizational Development/Human Resources? That's right Barb West wife of prominent west side Reverend West and close personal friend of Jason Erving and Father Fucknuts.
Fucking -A- Right....
Thanks Sarg, there are not many left like you
Thanks for looking out for us.
Hmmmm. Don't some jobs get a CR and an award? Mush heads in power. I mean merits. A Joke!
This is something that FOP could have simply done with one phone call shame on FOP and Dean Angelo and all of his cronies and a big thank you to the sergeant God bless you
Hearing rumblings that changes coming to exempt spots as soon as this afternoon, but most likely next Friday. Lots of in-fighting.
To 1.34am, ,,that Sgt is already in 007and to 12.23, a little bitter, aren't you?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
Bitter much?
You're the kind of motherfucker that makes me glad retirement is at hand.
An obvious miserable & rancid piece of shit. Who likely has nothing good to say about anyone or anything having to do with the job. But probably the first motherfucker to tell folks "I'm the police".
I've seen your kind for nearly three decades. They never change.
Oh, and don't worry...it doesn't show that you're bitter for never having received an award of any kind.
Must suck to be you.
Eddie Johnsons problem is Jim Rousell, he has taken it upon himself to screw over people that he has issues with example being Steve Georgas who was his boss in Special Functions, Roussell went around him and went to McCarthy and spread total BULLSHIT about everything g. Steve didn't take the bait and has alot of friends in city government and asked to be moved and is now happy and doing something useful. But the Crap backfired because Eric Carter has n o clue on how to run or p Lan any event, not his fault just inexperience, all these backdoor shots are destroying this job and Johnson. Your staff is supposed to work for you, not against.
I have personal knowledge that same thing happened to us under Jody Wiess. It's not the point of getting the award, it is however that some of the officers received the awards and were able to attend the ceremony and others didn't because of open allegations.
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
2/24/2017 12:23:00 AM
Agree 100%. You have guys walking around with their awards on their everyday uniform like a south american dictator. The question is why are you wearing them, to impress people, or to impress yourself? I have mine stored away. If my kid finds them later in life I'll tell him my goal was to come home safe to you and to make sure my partner and coworkers did the same and it just happened that I did something that ensured that.
Was this the policy of the newbie clouted Lt at Special Events?
Kevin Graham came to my roll call in 020 and said essentially that he was responsible for everything good that has ever happened in our Union. One of the Officers asked him if his actions were responsible for costing the Lodge#7 and the State Lodge a significant amount of our dues money. His response was" that is not why I am here" and refused to answer the question! He was then yelled at by most everyone in our roll call and was thrown out because of all the yelling that followed. He then said "thank you for your support". This was as memorable as Captain Lott addressing our roll call and nobody had a clue what she was saying because of her lack of speaking abilities.
Whoever this sarge is... if this letter is true... let him lead the dept.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
2/24/2017 12:23:00 AM
I strongly disagree with you on this one. If an award is truly earned it means a lot to an officer and his/her self respect. Most officers did not take this job to receive awards or Kudos. They took the job for far more honorable reasons. Therefore when they are recognized for doing a great job it means a lot for their pride. Their family gets to see what their spouse, mom or dad, brother or sister did at work. At a time when the police are being bashed by many segments of society, this is a nice diversion and a reminder that somewhere, sometime, somebody does recognize the great work that many CPD officers do on a daily basis with little or no recognition other than from their peers. Didn't you feel pride when you receive an award? You are right that peer recognition from other honorable and hard working officers can't be measured and it certainly means a lot. It isnt for the creepy legion you describe. It is for you. If we had more self pride and got back to the standard of the once very proud CPD we wouldn't be bothered by the outside sources that have no clue.
Ret Lt (2015)
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Awards mean nothing and aren't worth the paper they're printed on. If you need department recognition to feel good about yourself, you're suffering from battered wife syndrome. Respect from your peers is the real standard you should strive for, not an attaboy from the creepy legion of rotten suckholes that make up the CPD brass. Somebody pour the sarge a hot cup of self respect.
2/24/2017 12:23:00 AM
So True you get the award then a Cr number next thing you know your at 311 unit 376 awaiting sometimes years a resolution while your badge and weapon are taken away! Then the aldergoofs want to control the police contract!
Standing up, with courage, to call out bullshit that is actually bullshit realy does work when people step up to the plate and do it.
More should.
Fun fact...that sergeant is a woman. ROFL posters assume it was a man!
I can't take it anymore, its time to take a job action.
Ed gives a crap about one thing, money. When retires all he's going
to think about is his fat pension nothing else. That is why he does what he does.
I'm a left over SOS guy and I personally have not been invited to three ceremonies. A few weeks after they were given out I received them in the Dept. mail. I guess anyone that worked there still has an open CR#
Isn't the guy with the most department awards wearing a tan onezy? I think good police work should be recognized. But, I knew a guy with10 department awards and never went to court🤔...Good for the sergeant to stick up for the troops though.
Wait... Isn't this the same sergeant who constantly scans PO's facebook pages and lashes out at them for posting things work related? Isn't this the same sergeant who just weeks ago lashed out at the P.O.'s who were recognized for providing a jacket to a cold, homeless man and one of those same PO's posted a video of the good deed to her partner's facebook page? Hmmmm.... seems pretty self-serving if you ask me. Maybe she should practice what she preaches. Oh, she's also a Hillary supporter. Chew on that fellow bloggers.
Sorry dude she should say something about you filming a good deed and posting it. We have all bought things for children, fed, clothed homeless, given people rides, been kind. We dont film it and post it on social media like a tween. Grow up & be good for the sake of being a good person. Not so someone can 'like' a video of you and your partner at work being nice to homeless people. Grow up and give me a break. Embarassing, if I was that homeless guy I would be pissed. you pimped and exploited him like a fake reverand.
Dean's team cannot even show their face in rolls calls they are getting tossed out. I have never seen this happen before. 007 District 3rd Watch does not care what you have to say Dean! Why haven't you showed up on TV when the DOJ was here or guys CRs were getting reopened after they were closed and guys were getting 30 pending. YOU SOLD US OUT DEAN and the Officers of the Chicago Police Department have spoken! You have been missing in action your entire term and now you want our support? Please do not try to recreate what you have done for us because you have done NILL!
Jim McGuires Dad=Inspector
his brother OCD who just made dick
his other brother is a dick
and Jim is a lifetimer as a 018th District guy!
Jim McGuire went out of his way to screw foot officers in the 018th district and 001st District as a unit rep just so that he could say he did something during the run for President.
THERE IS NO CLOUT OR FAVORS OWED IN THAT FAMILY
I have a serious question from anybody with a military background, as I never had the privilege of serving. Are you actually supposed to wear all of the fruit cocktail on your uniform of the day, or are the awards only supposed to be worn on a dress uniform? I honestly don't know the answer to this.
Ret Lt (2015)
2/24/2017 01:16:00 PM
I agree with both you guys on most points. Believe me, I'm not trying to be a key board warrior here, just let me throw this out. I had rows of ribbons (soft,polite, golf clap) that were worn on my dress blouse only, not every day field uniform. I was proud to have my kids, and parents, (when alive), attend the ceremonies. Day off of work,nice lunch somewhere,kids got out of school......
Towards the end of my career, I'd just have them send me the stuff in the mail.Kids grown,parents gone, suck hole cpd brass. So I see both sides, and the guys I worked with knew what kind of copper I was, with or without the ribbons, just like you.
Young Coppers- go to the ceremony with your wife, kids and parents if still alive. I remember going to one of my dads to this day, and he was at a few of mine. Even though that ribbon and a few bucks will get you a ride on the CTA,(and a CR#), you hopefully earned it, deserved it, and will accept it.
Be Safe. Be Smart.
CPD "Alumni" 2010
Dear. Sergeant
I would like to personally thank you although many of us on this blog might not know who you are we appreciate your efforts and giving the Men & Women the respect we deserve and being recognized for our efforts. Sergeants like you is what keeps this department from sinking any further.
Thank You.
Anonymous said...
Kevin Graham came to my roll call in 020 and said essentially that he was responsible for everything good that has ever happened in our Union. One of the Officers asked him if his actions were responsible for costing the Lodge#7 and the State Lodge a significant amount of our dues money. His response was" that is not why I am here" and refused to answer the question! He was then yelled at by most everyone in our roll call and was thrown out because of all the yelling that followed. He then said "thank you for your support". This was as memorable as Captain Lott addressing our roll call and nobody had a clue what she was saying because of her lack of speaking abilities.
2/24/2017 12:30:00 PM
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Kevin was allowed to leave the state fop if he did not run for re-election. Had he tried to run again he was going to be expelled for his role in the Shields fiasco. Shields was seated as immediate past president because he's a clown too. And these are the two leading challengers? God help us!
Here's an idea...Maybe hand the awards out while we still remember them. Not three and a half years later. By that time nobody fuckin cares about it anymore.
Just my .02
Bitter much?
You're the kind of motherfucker that makes me glad retirement is at hand.
An obvious miserable & rancid piece of shit. Who likely has nothing good to say about anyone or anything having to do with the job. But probably the first motherfucker to tell folks "I'm the police".
I've seen your kind for nearly three decades. They never change.
Oh, and don't worry...it doesn't show that you're bitter for never having received an award of any kind.
Must suck to be you.
2/24/2017 11:26:00 AM
Go look yourself in the mirror and say to yourself "Im the police and gosh darnit I'm so good at it ".
Been on 32 years now...Seen my share of many many unsung heroes on this job. I've seen people whored out by different organizations to become their Highly Decorated Poster Boys (Girls). Just always remember...Do the job to the very best of your abilities. Be Honest, Don't Take a Dime, Think about your family and never bring shame upon them or yourself...and that's all that really matters. Sure at the end of your career if you do have some awards to show for it (that in some Districts Great Police Work is taken for granted and the supervisors don't put you in for anything) then humbly accept them, but more importantly when you leave the job, you can look back and smile and say to yourself, you have made a positive contribution to this city and more importantly to yourself and the lives you have been a part of. That will outlive any awards any one will receive.
Good cops should be labeled Group 1 and the bull shit mother fuckers top to bottom Group 2. Atty General Sessions is going to drain the Chicago swamp within weeks. Start with the mayor.
Carter who is part of the cheating scandal with his wife has zero clue what he's doing. ZERO!!
So that's why my award was sent over to my district instead of me being notified! This pisses me off!! Hear I thought it was a mistake by the people in the front office who forgot to notify me! Grrrrrr
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Eddie Johnsons problem is Jim Rousell, he has taken it upon himself to screw over people that he has issues with example being Steve Georgas who was his boss in Special Functions, Roussell went around him and went to McCarthy and spread total BULLSHIT about everything g. Steve didn't take the bait and has alot of friends in city government and asked to be moved and is now happy and doing something useful. But the Crap backfired because Eric Carter has n o clue on how to run or p Lan any event, not his fault just inexperience, all these backdoor shots are destroying this job and Johnson. Your staff is supposed to work for you, not against.
2/24/2017 11:46:00 AM
I would look at this by who would I rather work for and I worked for both of them. Roussell wins in a landslide. SG is an arrogant, condescending asshole.
nonymous said...
Wait... Isn't this the same sergeant who constantly scans PO's facebook pages and lashes out at them for posting things work related? Isn't this the same sergeant who just weeks ago lashed out at the P.O.'s who were recognized for providing a jacket to a cold, homeless man and one of those same PO's posted a video of the good deed to her partner's facebook page? Hmmmm.... seems pretty self-serving if you ask me. Maybe she should practice what she preaches. Oh, she's also a Hillary supporter. Chew on that fellow bloggers.
2/24/2017 07:54:00 AM
I do not care who she supported or her politics. She should up for her officers and righted a wrong. She had the "balls" to contact the supt about this issue. She did not bitch on a blog but instead used her name in a email. More than I can say about you. The officers who videotaped themselves helping the homeless were looking for attention. How many thousands of officers help people everyday without attention and without taking videos? Sgt was looking out for them. Why slam a sgt trying to help?
ROTFL "This sergeant is a woman." What's your point?
J.J.
Wow, a sergeant that stands up for his guys, must have a lot of time on the job, be a leader, a respected cop, and I am sure he can't be a merit promotion. The process of elimination won't take long. Awards are often watered down these days for the chosen ones (you know who you are), phone call babies and ass kissers, but most are justified, and the department should celebrate their work with the PO present.
Thank you sergeant for risking career suicide to stand up for what's right and to the hypocrisy that is our command staff. It seems in general law enforcement command staff promoted in the last 15-20 years hypocrisy and lack of leadership runs rampant ( I wonder how many of them ever really spent time on the street doing the job or when was the last time they worked a beat) It's nice to see their are old timers left.
Good luck to future coppers.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Good cops should be labeled Group 1 and the bull shit mother fuckers top to bottom Group 2. Atty General Sessions is going to drain the Chicago swamp within weeks. Start with the mayor.
2/24/2017 10:11:00 PM
Promise you this they are gearing up like a freight train, like a hurricane, they will be here. With President Trump constantly talking about Chicago carnage everyday it seems, you know he has AG Sessions in his office talking to him and planning a strategy to take Chicago back from the liberals and thugs,illegal invader criminals and "make Chicago safe again!" When this happens the children will be able to walk to schools without gestapo style "safe zones" staffed with adults who with military precision direct them where to walk for their own safety. Where was this practiced before? Oh yes in Germany during WW2! Rahm and Toni dart Bruce all of them use the "for the children" tagline safety should be job #1 "for the children!" The failures of these elites has shown massive carnage, children gunned down on the streets in cold blood. the city has responded with cameras and great police work has brought some of the thugs to justice, but cameras are all "after the death/murder" great for possibly getting the bad guy (what is our rate of capture is it possibly 20%?).
I have a good friend who is working for the AG and they are planning President trump wants Chicago as an example of how he intends to lead and the crime wave does not fit the narrative, and the way Trump bars "dishonest media" it is setting the trend for them to stop bashing everyone especially police, the dead tree media is slipping, CNN (Clinton news network) ratings are in the toilet the "forgotten men and women" have been rejuvenated America 1ST!
Message to 32 yrs plus. I can relate to your post, however my mind wants to snap when I think about all the risks I took being the working police only to have iad and ipra stick it to me when I violated some broadly written catch-all rules like bringing discredited upon the dept., etc. My mind also wants to snap knowing that cpd supervisors and brass ( ABOUT 70% ) either stole their rank or were purely given their rank because of clout or who they are related too. The joke is on you and me, their stolen or given rank allows super fantastic dream about pensions which are comparable to politicians pensions. You and I will struggle just to pay health insurance and taxes. That's the real difference. Resist treasonous politicians and corrupt cpd bosses.
EXCELLENT WORK BY SGT TW AND AN EVEN BETTER RESPONSE BY THE SUP.
ONLY issue I take with this "good deed" by the Sgt is the moment she wrote the Sup, she also posted it to FB in direct opposition to her self proclaimed stance on self promoting via FB or other social media outlet(s). You can't have it both ways Sgt. Either you're for publicly posting positive images/details of officers doing good deeds (like the coat incident, ummm where you BERATED the officers a few weeks ago on FB and in roll call) or you're not. You spoke ill of this type of "self promoting" to the troops in 007 and across LEO social media outlet(s) but yet YOU "self promoted" your memo on those same outlets in lighting speed. Pick a side Sgt or your good deed just becomes what it APPEARS to be - SELF PROMOTION FOR SELF PROMOTIONS SAKE!
It should be noted, so many of us (supervisors) do things for our people because its the right thing to do without any fan fare or self promotion, give it a try TW! But hey, WTH do I know.
They can stick their awards up their asses.
I come here for insurance, deferred, and VRI.
Anonymous said...
nonymous said...
Wait... Isn't this the same sergeant who constantly scans PO's facebook pages and lashes out at them for posting things work related? Isn't this the same sergeant who just weeks ago lashed out at the P.O.'s who were recognized for providing a jacket to a cold, homeless man and one of those same PO's posted a video of the good deed to her partner's facebook page? Hmmmm.... seems pretty self-serving if you ask me. Maybe she should practice what she preaches. Oh, she's also a Hillary supporter. Chew on that fellow bloggers.
Sorry; you're wrong. Maybe there is another sgt. who does what you're alleging but it's not this sgt. This sgt. was always a worker, always stood up for the troops and is definitely NOT a Hillary supporter. Now you chew on that ...
ONLY issue I take with this "good deed" by the Sgt is the moment she wrote the Sup, she also posted it to FB in direct opposition to her self proclaimed stance on self promoting via FB or other social media outlet(s). You can't have it both ways Sgt. Either you're for publicly posting positive images/details of officers doing good deeds (like the coat incident, ummm where you BERATED the officers a few weeks ago on FB and in roll call) or you're not. You spoke ill of this type of "self promoting" to the troops in 007 and across LEO social media outlet(s) but yet YOU "self promoted" your memo on those same outlets in lighting speed. Pick a side Sgt or your good deed just becomes what it APPEARS to be - SELF PROMOTION FOR SELF PROMOTIONS SAKE!
Most of the department didn't even know this practice of excluding people with open CRs was happening. The sergeant posted her letter to the CPD notifications page to inform as many people it effected as she could. And called for them to contact their unions to voice their concern. She updated her post to let people know the Supt had reached out to address it. Considering the risk she took publicly criticizing the Supt, I don't think this falls into the category of self-promotion you describe.
ONLY issue I take with this "good deed" by the Sgt is the moment she wrote the Sup, she also posted it to FB in direct opposition to her self proclaimed stance on self promoting via FB or other social media outlet(s).
You mean, because she went to a social media outlet that WASN'T anonymous, like this one, to criticize a person (like you are) or policy? Funny, because if you read those posts on Facebook, why didn't you voice this exact criticism there?
I agree with both you guys on most points. Believe me, I'm not trying to be a key board warrior here, just let me throw this out. I had rows of ribbons (soft,polite, golf clap) that were worn on my dress blouse only, not every day field uniform. I was proud to have my kids, and parents, (when alive), attend the ceremonies. Day off of work,nice lunch somewhere,kids got out of school......
Towards the end of my career, I'd just have them send me the stuff in the mail.Kids grown,parents gone, suck hole cpd brass. So I see both sides, and the guys I worked with knew what kind of copper I was, with or without the ribbons, just like you.
Young Coppers- go to the ceremony with your wife, kids and parents if still alive. I remember going to one of my dads to this day, and he was at a few of mine. Even though that ribbon and a few bucks will get you a ride on the CTA,(and a CR#), you hopefully earned it, deserved it, and will accept it.
Be Safe. Be Smart.
CPD "Alumni" 2010
2/24/2017 08:27:00 PM
I can certainly respect your point of view and you raise some valid points! Im glad that you suggested that young coppers go to the ceremony! We certainly agree on one thing. Your peers know what kind of cop you are! To have a fellow cop tell you that you did a great job is one of the greatest compliments
RET LT. 2015
TO..."You mean, because she went to a social media outlet that WASN'T anonymous, like this one, to criticize a person (like you are) or policy? Funny, because if you read those posts on Facebook, why didn't you voice this exact criticism there?"
No Sgt TW, I meant what I wrote...GREAT JOB calling out the Department BUT your previous "hating" on PO's seemed hypocritical since you yourself used the same media outlets to relay a positive note re the department, an experience with the department or in this case the Sup. What makes your experience more noteworthy than a fellow PO's OTHER THAN IT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE. Like I said, pick a side toots - either you're for it or not! But don't bash other coppers then do exactly what you bashed them for. If you want to question somebody's integrity, look in the mirror.
And PS, I must use this site for the same reasons you do since I didn't see you sign your name on your comment on 2/26/2017 at 10:53:00 AM, unless your name is "Anonymous".
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