Standoff Ends Peacefully
- A "distraught" off-duty Chicago police officer surrendered to police late Wednesday morning after a 12-hour standoff with a SWAT team in the Edison Park neighborhood, officials said.
Police were dispatched to the 6500 block of North Onarga Avenue just before 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, police said. The man turned himself in about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Again, EAP is a better option.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
56 Comments:
Never a good option to take your own life. That's a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Does the Chicago PD have a 24/7/365 suicide hotline?
I'm under the impression that the politicians and brass couldn't care less for Chicago's Finest.
Happy things turned out well.
When are Chicago Police going to learn from the Jackson's ? You got to claim that you are Bi-Polar and demand a pension. Just like "JR" is doing and collecting 138,000 a year too from Social Security that is saying is going broke and the congressional pension system. That's right folks elected thieves get both social security and pension. Only career people like Police officers, Firemen, Teachers they can't get Social Security. Senator Durban and wife are right now collecting 25,000 each a year from social security and still getting a full time check. But the democrates took care of the constituents and mixed theirs.
And there are still public employees that vote democratic. What jackass would vote for any democrate?
Jessie Jackson Jr is a convicted felon and still getting two public checks. The libtard news sure isn't screaming to block those are they. Why doesn't JJJ work for Operation Push? The old man the chief of handouts doesn't even want the primate. LOL
Don't know much about this incident but the blurb here on the blog.
But I will say this- God bless the SWAT guys for watching over our brother/sister in the toughest of times. And to the affected member, my prayers go out to you. Head up. This too shall pass.
To everyone else- if you need help, get it. We are never alone, no matter how much we feel like it.
We are all blessed to be surrounded by some of the best people in the world on this job, all you gotta do is reach out.
Family takes care of family in hard times.
God bless you officer. Please get all the help you can.
Could EAP have helped? Unfortunately, now we will never know.
Prayers for our brother. There, but for the grace of GOD, go each of us.
So many police officers are under excessive stress especially in the Chicago Police Department much of this is due to the totally inapt command structure the elected morons and a dishonest media who will 24 hours a day seven days a week Constantly report powerful stories on the Chicago Police Department where the stories are not powerful and all their sensationalized by the media and whoever the Leakers are in Chicago Police Department should be taken out and terminated immediately. No story should be put out there until it's fully investigated but they jump and do what the mayors office tells them to do because the media in this town is that in the pending their own by the elected as I always have been. President Trump is correct about the media look at MS NBC Maddow who can I don't program with a bullshit text return for the president from 2005 which is totally illegal totally criminal clearly that the president paid more in taxes than Obama Bernie Hillary or any of the others that just shows how honest our president is and how diss honest our media is.
A wierd guy, but not a bad guy by any means. Hope he gets help, and his teammates reach out to him.
good guy, good PO, good family- hopefully he gets the help he needs.
Keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
016, SWAT, CPD Negotiators, and the responding outside units all did a fantastic job.
Hope this turns out ok
So happy this ended peacefully, seek help and you will find my fetal brothers and sisters...
Glad everyone and everything ended on a positive not. Life is rough but never that bad as to end one's life. Hope this person gets the help they are in need of and they can come out of this a little better.
Bt. 1611 resident
God bless and Prayers to the off duty and his family. Hopefully he can over come his demons.
I was helped by EAP, don't be afraid to call. This professional, confidential service is for us and our families.
Outside agency retiree here. I hope your officer can turn this around. This brings back bad memories. Had an old boss that got his rocks off turning in guys to the rat squad. And for really stupid shit. One was a vehicle maintenance issue. Yep. Had the rats open a file because they thought he missed an oil change (turns out the computer at the garage was fucked up), but he put a guy through shit having an internal investigation hanging over his head for 6 months. Then this same command asshole would show up at the funeral of a family member of whatever cop he was fucking with, and express his sincere condolences. He's lucky he was able to leave with all of his teeth.
After 25 years I learned that the most stress on this job is not from ex-spouses, gangbangers, or defense attorneys. You EXPECT shit from those jagoffs.The majority of stress comes from guys wearing the same shirt you do, except for some golden ornaments.
Then at retiree functions these same pricks come up to you and want to be your friend. Like somehow, magically the last 20 years of the bullshit they did has been washed away. Fuck off, pal.
Stick together boys and girls. Back up the ones with the same shirt you wear, on or off duty. I have had good bosses, but they were clearly the exception to the status quo.
Thanks for letting an old street dog rant, SCC.
Watch out for each other, the stress is excessive, the bosses are a non-issue want you to bust your ass and then they throw you to the wolves! this happens far to frequently we keep it "silent" we are all we have, with the aggressive gestapo iad and that crew along with a media that is terrible constantly looking to publish any tidbit on police,along with the laughable white shirts "command structure" who could not even command a toilet flush it spirals into a pile of shit!
Hey IAD lets see how you do your jobs finally with the clouted lieutenant scandal, bet you do nothing as usual "got clout?"
Watch out for each other, the stress is excessive, the bosses are a non-issue want you to bust your ass and then they throw you to the wolves! this happens far to frequently we keep it "silent" we are all we have, with the aggressive gestapo iad and that crew along with a media that is terrible constantly looking to publish any tidbit on police,along with the laughable white shirts "command structure" who could not even command a toilet flush it spirals into a pile of shit!
Hey IAD lets see how you do your jobs finally with the clouted lieutenant scandal, bet you do nothing as usual "got clout?"
90% of the stress on the job comes from inside the four walls of a PD.
60% higher suicide rate than any major department in the country. Lots of factors play a role, however speaking with many cpd officers they feel being forced to live in chicago they have no break from the chaos. Cities like new york, l.a philly,officers When done with their shifts can leave everything behind, drive to the burbs in a nice home away from the violent city. They can breath, decompress, relax. They dont have to take their gun when taking out the garbage or walking the dog. You would be suprised how important this is. It is imposiible to "turn it off" when your confined to the city limits. Shame on your union for not fighting this residency rule. You deserve more, you deserve that house on the hill that oasis from the chaos and destruction you see everyday. God bless and take care of your selves
Pro Police Citizen said...
Does the Chicago PD have a 24/7/365 suicide hotline?
I'm under the impression that the politicians and brass couldn't care less for Chicago's Finest.
3/16/2017 12:44:00 AM
We do. It's manned by fellow officers. We all have the number, or can easily get it. The officer just has to dial the number and ask for help.
BTW, thank you fellow officers for dedicating your time to do EAP.
God bless the SWAT guys that stood out there to protect us and to safely settle this unfortunate incident. Say a prayer for the officers and the officer in need and his family.The officer has several demons he's fighting and his family has been fighting to help him.Hopefully he gets the proper help that he needs and finds his way to peace with himself. God bless all.
We fight the corrupt politicians, we fight the court system and we fight the judges, all we have is one another in this time of hate for law enforcement. Reach out to another copper if it appears if he needs help.
So much more to the story with this guy. Bad news all the way around, he had several chances to get his act together but squandered each and everyone of them. You can only go to bat so many times for someone. They have to legitimately and sincerely want the help. It gets to a point where you just have to say fuck it and leave them to their own devices, not everyone is worth saving. Sounds cruel, but there are many more people unnecessarily suffering because of what a single addict has CHOSEN to do with their life. Time to cut the ties.
- Sober 21 years
Another news story being done on SWAT. Not good.
Sadly enough many coppers have been through EAP & never get the help they need.
There has to be a better system!
Thankfully this turned out alright. Unfortunately the department refuses to see what its doing to officers.
The whole Dept is a lie. It's the only way out
God bless this officer and his family.
He is a great guy with huge problems. I live in the area and heard a few of his life long buddies were instrumental in the outcome.
Retired Boss proud of you guys
Prayers to officer and family.
Sober 21 years is right. Sink or swim. Mommy and Daddy can only save you so many times. Recovery from heroin and prescription opiode addictions is the hardest thing to do with relapse (or several) very common. It is an unforgiving drug. If he thumbed his nose at the first 3 attempts he probably ain't ready/willing to fight that demon. Glad he didn't eat his pistol or worse hurt another copper or even worse pull a suicide by cop. Leave him be, he'll either come around and ask for help when he's ready (TRULY hits rock bottom) or they'll find him dead. Harsh reality that sucks, but it is what it is. Good luck to the family.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
60% higher suicide rate than any major department in the country. Lots of factors play a role, however speaking with many cpd officers they feel being forced to live in chicago they have no break from the chaos. Cities like new york, l.a philly,officers When done with their shifts can leave everything behind, drive to the burbs in a nice home away from the violent city. They can breath, decompress, relax. They dont have to take their gun when taking out the garbage or walking the dog. You would be suprised how important this is. It is imposiible to "turn it off" when your confined to the city limits. Shame on your union for not fighting this residency rule. You deserve more, you deserve that house on the hill that oasis from the chaos and destruction you see everyday. God bless and take care of your selves
3/16/2017 10:30:00 AM
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
Good job to all involved. Also good job to officer who was off duty and went to check on colleague. Also we need to praise the off duty for not being afraid to make that tough call to get bosses and swat involved. Someone who suffering some serious mental health issues and having weapons at their disposal often leads to death. By taking this guy seriously and not hiding what's going on, he saved this officer's life.
Outside agency retiree here. I hope your officer can turn this around. This brings back bad memories. Had an old boss that got his rocks off turning in guys to the rat squad. And for really stupid shit. One was a vehicle maintenance issue. Yep. Had the rats open a file because they thought he missed an oil change (turns out the computer at the garage was fucked up), but he put a guy through shit having an internal investigation hanging over his head for 6 months. Then this same command asshole would show up at the funeral of a family member of whatever cop he was fucking with, and express his sincere condolences. He's lucky he was able to leave with all of his teeth.
After 25 years I learned that the most stress on this job is not from ex-spouses, gangbangers, or defense attorneys. You EXPECT shit from those jagoffs.The majority of stress comes from guys wearing the same shirt you do, except for some golden ornaments.
Then at retiree functions these same pricks come up to you and want to be your friend. Like somehow, magically the last 20 years of the bullshit they did has been washed away. Fuck off, pal.
Stick together boys and girls. Back up the ones with the same shirt you wear, on or off duty. I have had good bosses, but they were clearly the exception to the status quo.
Thanks for letting an old street dog rant, SCC.
3/16/2017 10:03:00 AM
Agree 100%. You deal with your co workers/bosses 5 days a week and some of these people are worse than the ones you're arresting. People bring their unresolved issues to work and you're stuck with dealing with them. Cops with delusions of grandeur, insecurity, the false belief that they're funny or cool, and they're fake and shady. I have one or two friends on the job, the others I don't trust. I've been on for almost 19 years, worked with hundreds of cops. Pretty sad but this job attracts assholes.
I live behind this guy and he is a good guy but has some personal issues. Great job to the SWAT guys, they stood out there in the freezing cold for over 10 hours. Never saw them get a food or water break.
Nice guy, great supportive family. Like all of us, he needs more God in his life. My prayerful wishes that this will help him to
realize that he owns the problem and will be happier with long term help.
The most depressing time of the day are at roll call and check off. Having to deal with the personalities of these Sgt and lt is enough to drive you bat shit crazy.
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
3/16/2017 06:54:00 PM
Either you're living in a dream world or you're living twenty years in the past. Gun on the dresser does me no good if bad guys confront me in the alley.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
60% higher suicide rate than any major department in the country. Lots of factors play a role, however speaking with many cpd officers they feel being forced to live in chicago they have no break from the chaos. Cities like new york, l.a philly,officers When done with their shifts can leave everything behind, drive to the burbs in a nice home away from the violent city. They can breath, decompress, relax. They dont have to take their gun when taking out the garbage or walking the dog. You would be suprised how important this is. It is imposiible to "turn it off" when your confined to the city limits. Shame on your union for not fighting this residency rule. You deserve more, you deserve that house on the hill that oasis from the chaos and destruction you see everyday. God bless and take care of your selves
3/16/2017 10:30:00 AM
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
Don't tell him or her where they can or can't carry their gun... you liberal fucktard. If he feels safer with it then by all means carry it. How many times has some regular person in that neighborhood stumbled across some asshole in their garage? " The police do a great job"
lol you don't need a gun the police will save you lol spoken like a true liberal asshole... you're the fucking goof! haha remember kids when seconds count the police are minutes away!
My prayers to the Officer. Best of health and blessings to you.
Sober 21 years GFY. Don't turn your back on your brother. You got to where you are because people didn't turn their back on you. Regardless of the circumstances, guess what, this is a brotherhood and all we have right now is each other. When you forget that, we lose. Wake the fuck up people. Grab each other.
"Cut ties", huh 21 years? Where would you be if that happened to you, if you even are the police. This job is full of one way coppers. And if you are, you should be the first one to lend support, not climb all over this guy on the blog like a spineless big mouth. EAP is there for those who need it. There's more honor in that then you know fellas.
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
A goof? Nice name calling ... so because you feel safe and dont carry a gun makes him a goof?, your whats wrong with this department YOU ARE the goof. He makes a good point! i carry my gun also and live in 016 the break ins the robberies are non stop, 008 is just as bad. Everytime i leave the city i feel a weight being lifted off , so yes i believe there is some truth to what he was saying, the city is depressing. But hey no one is forcing you to move so enjoy the glorious 008th district
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
3/16/2017 06:54:00 PM
no need to call this person a name if you don't agree with him.Plenty of cops live in parts of the city where you need your pistol to walk the dog or take out the garbage or put your car in the garage. These things are happening all over the city.
Hey 12:43 PM . FUCK OFF ASSHOLE! Sure you are a real tough guy? yeah right. Glad I never worked with your sorry dumb ass. Thank GOD I never had major issues during my career but just because you have been sober for 21 yrs, which is great but remember you could be a drunk ass puddle again tomorrow, maybe our fellow brother is seeking help and prayers. In the interim why don't you shut the fuck up and tell all that you have not had a drink in 21 yrs. ASSHOLE.
Glad things worked out ok for all involved.
If you need help, it IS available. I hope that this officer is able to get the help he seriously needs. Kudos to all involved for a peaceful resolution to the crisis/cry for help.
It's been known for a looong time this officers addictions and his connected family saving him over and over. Well the cup of his clout has runneth out. He may be a great guy but he is not and cannot be an officer anymore. Action taken earlier would have negated this event. Another example of how those with clout get special treatment. I'm not trying to be harsh , I pray he gets help and recovers but you or I would not have been covered for like he has been.
Gun with your garbage... Came on the job 45 years ago and lived in the 8th District.
ALWAYS carried my gun taking out the garbage. Especially today, nowhere is it totally safe in Chicago.
1:50:00 AM Completely Agree with you. The worst person out there is a reformed drunk, addict or smoker. They put their two cents in because they reformed and are now "better". You hit the nail right on the head. One bad day and hes right back inside the bottle. Good Call.
3/16/2017 10:30:00 AM
Gun with your garbage where do you live? Live west end of 008 coppers out on beat 811 and 812 do a great job, feel safe don't carry a gun your a goof!
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Goof huh? I live in 811 and always have at least a pocket .380. Apparently you believe the selective news coverage by "our friends at the southwest Chicago post" Facebook and neighborhood watch nonsense and everything they feed you at Lindy's chili. There is plenty of violent crime in 811, and they cover it up as much as possible to try to save the area which is quickly becoming a cesspool.
If he wants to carry a gun, that's his business. And let me know if the 811 cops can hear you from inside Portillos.
Sober 21 yrs????? No sir, sounds like you haven't used in 21 yrs. Some would call that a dry drunk. Where is your compassion? Sad that a copper would actually post something like this. I'm sure the guys who are truly sober are shaking their heard.
I was on this job for 49 years and yes,we did cover up for guys with drinking problems, carrying them, emergency time due or so call DOD, Day off drunk, some guys would drink both days off and come back drunk and would sleep it off in lockup. Today is different hiding and tolerating is not avcepted, guys like this need help and not punishment.
3:16 PM. I was addicted to prescription drugs for 5 years. After less than a year sober, my only child died. One bad day? No, one nightmare day, one nightmare year has passed. And I'm still sober as a judge. Have some compassion, you self righteous prick. What makes you think it can't happen to you???
Anonymous Anonymous said...
3:16 PM. I was addicted to prescription drugs for 5 years. After less than a year sober, my only child died. One bad day? No, one nightmare day, one nightmare year has passed. And I'm still sober as a judge. Have some compassion, you self righteous prick. What makes you think it can't happen to you???
Hang in there guy. Great to hear a story of someone beating it
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