Extortion - Unit 701
This crap pops up every year:
- Lt on second watch in unit 701 strong arming po s to buy tickets to xmas party and pay $20 for a gift for commander!!! Threatening no time due if you dont pay!!
Document the date and time, have a witness and grieve any denials. Look into an EEOC beef, too. You might be able to retire if you prevail.
Labels: scandals
posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
130 Comments:
Those parties are a joke. Anywhere from $60-$75 for a ticket for shit food and Lower well drinks. I’ll stay home in my comfy recliner and get drunk off some quality booze for free. Hell if I’m feeling sociable I’ll invite my buddies over as well. Typical CPD bullshit though, record it, grieve it and sue the city for discrimination and other contract violations. Like SCC said, sue your way to retirement or a nice cushy spot
I don't think Commanders need gifts. Just ask Social security administration. Lmao.
Same thing happened in 025 w Dumpy Tony , the DC. He sent CP down to give the message, buy a ticket if you want to stay on the watch. 🦈
Nothing new here, move along.
That would be Lt Kennedy, he came over from 002. The other LT on 3rd watch, Myatt Hall is even worst. She was pissed at the great sgt MV today over a case report, sorry Sgt gravy this nut job Lt ain’t really your buddy. Time for a big change in unit 701.
His career became golden when he moved next door to Tom Folliard as a P.O.
That’s great! Sue the shit of the Lt! This is incredibly unethical! My guess is this person is merit and will forever be obligated to please the brass. Anyone know? Only a merit or soon to be would do that. Document everything. You could get a payday. I would laugh in their face and then go do my job which doesn’t require paying for a party.
Isn't that the same Lieutenant that scored #1 on the Lieutenant's exam.
I will never go to a Christmas Party for which they ask us to pay.
An EEOC complaint can cause a lot of heat on an Exempt. Problem is most coppers don't document adequately, then after they get fucked with enough times they usually just bid out to another district. Make no mistake, if you got enough ammo to file an EEOC, then do it. Even if it gets unfounded after an investigation, it will cause the department a lot of headaches. Unlike a sham IAD investigation, Government Lawyers working for EEOC aren't going to give a fuck about whom a white shirt hobnobs with at NOBLE or LAPA golf outings and political fund raisers. Bully gold stars won't be so tough either once they read over the paperwork that they will have to sign and told they will be charged with perjury if they get caught lieing. FYI, the EEOC are understaffed and backed up with complaints at their Chicago office. After registering to make a complaint online, the average is that it takes about three months for a scheduled appointment to talk with a representative in person. If after meeting you, and they decide to go with filing a complaint on your behalf, then the department will be notified within 10 days of the pending investigation.
Tell the Lt. to stick it up his ass. Paying the merit commander who makes the big money for the privilege to work under her sorry ass? Why even have a Christmas party? If anything pick up a collection for the retiring P.O's only and give it to them. Why give any money to these merit bosses who already stole money from you for by becoming a meritorious boss. They laugh at your ignorance.
Wait wait wait......stuff like this was on the ethics test we’ve all been required to take for years. Paying a boss with money or gifts is way unethical. It’s even worse if they threaten using your earned time off as a form of payment for such gifts. FBI are you reading this?
It's okay officer. You don't have to be afraid. Now, I want you to show us on the Elkins police doll, where the Commander tried to touch you, in an ickey way, to get you to bring in activity and to buy a Christmas party ticket.......
I am shocked and outraged! Not really.
OT but referring to the previous post concerning promoting more sergeants to supervise detectives. As a sergeant for a couple years now, I have never been a detective, have no idea how to be a detective nor have a clue how to supervise a detective's investigation. With that being said I personally don't believe that I nor any sergeants like me belong anywhere near the detective division. You have far too many supervisors who were never detectives supervising detective investigations, too many supervisors who were never et's/pfi's supervising crime scenes, too many supervisors who were never in major accidents supervising fatal scenes, etc. You want better results? To supervise a detective you had to previously close a case, to supervise an et you had to previously process a crime scene, to supervise maiu you had to previously recreate a fatal crash! So simple it'll never happen. Chicago ain't ready for reform!
Hang the Lt out to dry he would do it to you. What a stupid move on his part but then again a fast track to his next Merit bump is the plan. To bad he didn't save up and buy it himself. His obvious demonstration of true Chicago values won't go unnoticed,and might be what it takes to move him up on the list. "Stupid is as stupid does"
Anonymous Anonymous said...
OT but referring to the previous post concerning promoting more sergeants to supervise detectives. As a sergeant for a couple years now, I have never been a detective, have no idea how to be a detective nor have a clue how to supervise a detective's investigation. With that being said I personally don't believe that I nor any sergeants like me belong anywhere near the detective division. You have far too many supervisors who were never detectives supervising detective investigations, too many supervisors who were never et's/pfi's supervising crime scenes, too many supervisors who were never in major accidents supervising fatal scenes, etc. You want better results? To supervise a detective you had to previously close a case, to supervise an et you had to previously process a crime scene, to supervise maiu you had to previously recreate a fatal crash! So simple it'll never happen. Chicago ain't ready for reform!
12/06/2018 04:44:00 AM
Maybe you should turn in your stripes. Supervision is supervision and if you’re not a dog ass, it doesn’t take long to catch on. If you can read a report, you should be able to determine if everything is correct and submitted in a timely matter. I guess you believe that if you never worked the desk, you can’t be a desk sergeant. No need to micromanage but to make sure everything is in order.
When in the world are they just going to smarten up and end these district holiday parties. Nobody really wants to go. Everyone feels like they have to. Then all districts needing to borrow manpower and everything. Enough is enough. Just end them all.
50-100 dollars to a supervisor is unethical and they get upset if you do not give them da envelope. Christmas parties are 65-80 dollars and people are forced to buy them or be on naughty list. The issue I have is those white shirts and commanders don’t have your back. Remember that.
His career became golden when he moved next door to Tom Folliard as a P.O.
12/06/2018 12:49:00 AM
Who is Tom Folliard?
Nothing new with this! Assignments & time due have been used a leverag for these parties for years, and every year people give in!! The party was supposed to be about people moving into retirement. I pass them a gift and say fuck that party
Anonymous said...
OT but referring to the previous post concerning promoting more sergeants to supervise detectives. As a sergeant for a couple years now, I have never been a detective, have no idea how to be a detective nor have a clue how to supervise a detective's investigation. With that being said I personally don't believe that I nor any sergeants like me belong anywhere near the detective division. You have far too many supervisors who were never detectives supervising detective investigations, too many supervisors who were never et's/pfi's supervising crime scenes, too many supervisors who were never in major accidents supervising fatal scenes, etc. You want better results? To supervise a detective you had to previously close a case, to supervise an et you had to previously process a crime scene, to supervise maiu you had to previously recreate a fatal crash! So simple it'll never happen. Chicago ain't ready for reform!
12/06/2018 04:44:00 AM
I couldn’t agree with you more. As a supervisor I was asked to be a Sgt in the detective division after a few years as a Sgt. I thought about it and it prob would’ve been an easier gig, but what the hell do I know about being a detective. I never was one, so how could I go over there and tell them how to do their job. Unfortunately I do believe that is one spot where you really should have good seasoned detectives that made Sgt return to.
Now the 2nd watch Lt is crazy too?? That place is a shitshow. Sgt MV is the the dumbest Sgt in city not to be outdone by Lietenant Hall/Wysinger who is the most incompetent Lt on tje job. The two blatantly violate the uniformnwearing scarfs and earrings and then write up others for the same. I hate working Special with these morons, please bring back the old VRI!!!
I’m buying a whole table. I am not losing my spot on tact.
I think being promoted way over the actual qualification of bathroom attendant should be gift enough for the commander.
You would be surprised at who collects for shit and then keeps the money. Or keeps a large portion of it. I never once went to any fucking Xmas party or even retirement party the only time I ever gave money for anything was for a copper in need and even that was probably a scam. But I gave anyway.
Hey who was that Boss whose guys gave him a new Harley?
I have no sympathy for guys who hide in Mass Transit.
I love listening to someone cry about having to buy a ticket for the Christmas party when your in a unit. I'm old school, you should be dumped if you don't!!!!!!!!! I remember when just being on TACT meant buy tickets to everything or be dumped. One year three guys tried that not buying a ticket BS, THEY GOT DUMPED the next day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do understand its not the old days and things are not taken care of like they were back in the day by most supervisors. Plain and simple. I'm in a unit right now. I bought a ticket to the Christmas party. I'm not going to the party, not a big deal
Let me get this straight , lucky enough ( or most likely connected enough ) to be in a unit and not some shitty district , and your bitching about being required to go to a Christmas party ?? Wow! You absolutely should be required to at the very least buy a ticket. Same goes for all you guys/gals on management or tact . These parties are not the "Commanders " parties. They are to celebrate the holidays and celebrate the careers of retirees. Every single party I have ever been to , the Commander usually gets out of there as fast as they can.
This goes on all the time. I was a little more then a year from retirement and threatened with retaliation for not buying Christmas Party and retirement tickets for an asshole Lt. The two Sgt.'s told me they would not promote my retirement party the following year. When I told them I didn't care because I wasn't going to attend they looked at me in shock. I took away whatever leverage they thought they had. In this post, the Lt. is threatening not to give you TD, so what, just hit the medical or sickness in family. Fight fire with fire, do your own investigation. Find out if she's taking early ducks, working a part-time job on Department time, it's not hard to find dirt to turn the tables on these assholes. Remember, document every infraction you witness.
Nothing new here, the xmas party shake-down has been going on everywhere forever. Housie mousies, tac, caps, supervisors, management spots, all expected to get a ticket or walk the plank. As far as a gift for the commander, the good lt is making good money and on days so step on down to the tj max and buy the boss a 12 pack of multi colored bloomers, she'll still love you in the morning.
Is it bad that I don’t know what 701 is?
Fuck the parties, unless you're management or a PPO !!!!
Lt on second watch in unit 701 strong arming po s to buy tickets to xmas party and pay $20 for a gift for commander!!! Threatening no time due if you dont pay!!
If the pea brain is armed then it's technically an aggravated armed robbery by merit...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Tell the Lt. to stick it up his ass. Paying the merit commander who makes the big money for the privilege to work under her sorry ass? Why even have a Christmas party? If anything pick up a collection for the retiring P.O's only and give it to them. Why give any money to these merit bosses who already stole money from you for by becoming a meritorious boss. They laugh at your ignorance.
12/06/2018 02:17:00 AM
Agreed this so called called "Christmas" parties are more like "extortionist" paradise parties. Why not honor the "retirees" and take them out on their last day for dinner and drinks that would be "change we can believe in!"
Regarding the sgts. Eddie Johnson and Melissa Staples dumped all the sergeants in Major Accidents who knew how to do investigations and were trained at Northwestern for crash investigation because he was mad at the lt AS, who is suing the city. They are hoping the new sgts who do not have the experience will screw up unit and this will give them an opportunity to dump the lt.
Hahahahahaha,
SCC reports Lt. on Second Watch is a shakedown tyrant.
Revolution in France, U.S. stock market on highway to hell
What else can happen?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
That’s great! Sue the shit of the Lt! This is incredibly unethical! My guess is this person is merit and will forever be obligated to please the brass. Anyone know? Only a merit or soon to be would do that. Document everything. You could get a payday. I would laugh in their face and then go do my job which doesn’t require paying for a party.
12/06/2018 01:12:00 AM
Sue the shit out of the Lt? Are you goofy? Are you going to pay for a lawyer for a no win case. Sue for asking you to buy a ticket, right, a dead bang winner. It’s not even Christmas yet or the party, where’s the loss, nothings happened
If you have enough balls to sue him , why not just say I’m not buying a ticket to the party. Then if something happens or he retaliated against you, document , build a case, then file a lawsuit
Just a guess, but lt isn't a fan of bodycams being on all the time?
EEOC has a budget shortage. Now they only take cases that affect a large group of people. They are not spending hundreds of thousands of dollars because of tickets to a Christmas party. Their money only goes so far.
3rd watch SGTs in 024 had a meeting to get half off at gay bar for our Christmas party.
Only 6 people bought tickets so they changed plans.
OT but referring to the previous post concerning promoting more sergeants to supervise detectives. As a sergeant for a couple years now, I have never been a detective, have no idea how to be a detective nor have a clue how to supervise a detective's investigation. With that being said I personally don't believe that I nor any sergeants like me belong anywhere near the detective division. You have far too many supervisors who were never detectives supervising detective investigations, too many supervisors who were never et's/pfi's supervising crime scenes, too many supervisors who were never in major accidents supervising fatal scenes, etc. You want better results? To supervise a detective you had to previously close a case, to supervise an et you had to previously process a crime scene, to supervise maiu you had to previously recreate a fatal crash! So simple it'll never happen. Chicago ain't ready for reform!
Makes to much sense therefore it will never happen. Use to work in 189 I loved when Sgt’s were there that never made a buy never wrote a sw never did surveillance or enforcement would try to tell the team how to do it. But if you think about it these suck ass clout babies need to put units like ET, organized crime, MAUI, D unit in their resumes so that when they come up for another promotion they can say they ‘worked’ in those places. Just like the new house mouse Sgt’s and Lts that get promoted go to 6,7,10, 11, 15 and work there for 8 months then tell everyone how they worked in those places.
Then don’t buy a ticket!
This shit happens in several districts/units every year.
As scc said its always happens & will continue to happen.
Just have he stones & say “not interested”!
What’s the problem?!
I am proud to say I never went to a CPD Christmas party in my career. When I came out of the private industry (manufacturing) to join CPD, I was amazed that CPD didn't pay for the Christmas parties as a perk for morale. How Naïve I was. (I know) After a few years on and seeing how things Christmas party related were used as a tool for the brass, and alleged misuse of monetary funds. I vowed never to attend these butt kissing opportunity extravaganza festivals. The people who do the bosses bidding seem to work these parties for all they are worth. They in kind expect perks like appointment to second watch, or cake assignments.
When I was in an Area, after the usual attempted "strongarm" from my supervisors, I missed yet another CPD holiday extravaganza festival, and the party was in the hall right next door to a patrol district party the same evening. Area tickets were 20 dollars more for the same party. I'm pretty sure each party was an ass smooching dog and pony show, but where did the extra money go? And did anyone bother to mention the real reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place? Charlie Brown was so spot on here...
At work, we celebrated "festivus" as it was for the "rest of us"...it seemed fitting, and non denominational as the farce that CPD was putting on. But it was more appropriate, believe me. If you have never "missed" a CPD extravaganza festival, try it and see the pressure applied by the supervisors to get you to participate. It is palpable...but they cannot force you to go as the party is during work hours, and you must purchase a ticket. The worst they can do is make you take time due for the tour, but I always worked as my unit of assignment for the tour. There is always work to be done.
Another blessing, is that I never had to expose my family to these dog and pony shows, and that you cant put a price on. And...I never had to kiss any cheeks to get something I deserved..."and that has made all the difference" (Robert Frost)
Call FOP and report this fool !!!!
Fuck the merit bosses and their X-mas parties, never went never do never will
Well 011 dist is being encouraged to wear purple because of the commander fraternity, and all the brothers that's in it. Thank God it was the Q dogs and not the alphas otherwise we'd be wearing red. Why couldn't they be zigmas so that we can at least wear blue. damn
too bad all of this has sunk to such lows. In my day we had great holiday parties, a lot of fun, no one bought the commander and gifts or tickets. They always found a good place with a good price. Now, things seem so divided and hostile.
Way OT but needs to put this out there.
I watched the funeral of Officer Jimenez. I watched the funeral of President Bush.
A major shout out to our Military and CPD for the total class, dignity & honor shown to our fallen.
I stood at many CPD funerals going back 30 years and the dignity shown today is everybit the class act as it has always been.
As an old retired guy I want to express my appreciation to our young guys and gals who holdup this time honored tribute.
I also watched the news bits shown today regarding the typical bs that took place at 3900 W Roosevelt, I watched it a few times and was impressed with how the officers carried themselves. After years of being the police I learned a little about body language & you guys looked fantastic. I get that policing today is more difficult then it's ever been and I applaud the young officers who's job is way more dificult than those who came before you.
Somebody needs to record and document this ASAP.
Off topic:
Here you go, SCC. You've asked before for a list of offenses police don't have to enforce? Well, now this knucklehead over in Massachusetts has now compiled such a list. Can't wait 'til this comes to Cook County.
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/newly-elected-da-vows-to-stop-prosecuting-resisting-arrest-and-15-other-crimes-SUTngdX1HEaO6YjolUoGJQ/
Good rumor 2 year contract coming 12 percent for LT and SGT
Hey, to anyone interested mayoral candidate Jerry Joyce will be The Garage bar 6154 n. Milwaukee this evening at 8:30pm for St. Thecla Queen of Hearts drawing. Come out and meet the candidate and help a cause.
Times are changing but one thing remains is that if you have a solid boss and supervisors that make for a content crew on every Watch, people and their accompaniment will attend these events.
Of course then there’s the dayafter random samples requests.
Old school strong arm is all talk.
Buying a six figure a gift?
What kind of boss is willing to accept a gift from the lower ranks, in exchange for a day or two off next year?
But can I still buy a ticket and drop a dub’l sawbuck?
I’d like to get on some of that class action.
Step up and buy a ticket and honor a retiree.
Get the front office to publish an itemized bill for the event.
Congratulations and best wishes to the 701 Retirees anyway.
Been like that since I can remember. Especially if you're in a unit or tact team. Buy a ticket or get dumped. Somehow it's seen as disrespectful to the commander. The way I look at it is if you're working, then you don't owe anybody anything. In fact, your bosses owe you for making them look good
Idiots, I mean, bosses in 009 putting the pressure to buy tickets too. Heard they just had a bad showing to a promotional party they ended up having to pay for. Commander is going to have a long drive from his home in LaGramge to Bourbon St for the party.
OT but referring to the previous post concerning promoting more sergeants to supervise detectives. As a sergeant for a couple years now, I have never been a detective, have no idea how to be a detective nor have a clue how to supervise a detective's investigation. With that being said I personally don't believe that I nor any sergeants like me belong anywhere near the detective division. You have far too many supervisors who were never detectives supervising detective investigations, too many supervisors who were never et's/pfi's supervising crime scenes, too many supervisors who were never in major accidents supervising fatal scenes, etc. You want better results? To supervise a detective you had to previously close a case, to supervise an et you had to previously process a crime scene, to supervise maiu you had to previously recreate a fatal crash! So simple it'll never happen. Chicago ain't ready for reform!
That would make sense but they have supervisors who were never detectives doing that now. I hear one in AC makes up/issues patterns like caps issues flyers. this same guy somehow gets a lot of OT while denying everyone else. how can he justify staying on every job that stays late especially when it involves ppl he is not directly responsible for. there are no supervisors on 1W??? How does a micromanaging LT who scrutinizes everyone's OT and bitch when they are doing their job not do the same to him? IG? JP? Bueller? ANYONE?
Just make sure that your Body Cam is on anytime someone is threatening you to buy
something, donate &/or produce some activity. Then hang them out to dry....ijs
Is this the Lt who cheated on Lt exam and harrases working coppers
You could leave 701 and find someplace you might really like.
10:30 AM Post,
Was 024's party going to be at Little Jim's or The Manhandler Saloon?
The academy is $100 for finger food and a cash bar. My social security check doesn't cover that.
Anonymous said...
I love listening to someone cry about having to buy a ticket for the Christmas party when your in a unit. I'm old school, you should be dumped if you don't!!!!!!!!! I remember when just being on TACT meant buy tickets to everything or be dumped. One year three guys tried that not buying a ticket BS, THEY GOT DUMPED the next day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do understand its not the old days and things are not taken care of like they were back in the day by most supervisors. Plain and simple. I'm in a unit right now. I bought a ticket to the Christmas party. I'm not going to the party, not a big deal
12/06/2018 07:50:00 AM
We’re all proud of you! Now go refresh your lipstick
Is it bad that I don’t know what 701 is?
12/06/2018 08:41:00 AM
It's clouted kindergarten for 376.
Anonymous Now Retired said...
I am proud to say I never went to a CPD Christmas party in my career
12/06/2018 10:40:00 AM
im really glad guys (or maybe girl) like you are retired. You completely missed the point of the Christmas party. If you think it was to make the commander look good you are a goof. The party is to honor the retirees. You could easily make up the cost of the ticket my making a late arrest! It was about the camaradiere between your fellow officers. That used to mean something on this job. Enjoy your retirement. Ill bet you are just a joy to be around
And the 007/011 "Crime Fighters" Christmas party is STILL honoring the scamming criminal Johnson!! Have fun! I heard next they're going to start selling tickets to neighborhood block parties to celebrate those criminals too. I'd be pretty pissed if I was a retiree and was put in the same category as that disgrace to our uniform. What a shame.
http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/rs.17-3466.17-3466_10_23_2018.mp3
This is an interesting listen.
Should have stuck with babysitting coppers in IAD statements, Dan.
I can see why FOP of seeking new counsel.
Anonymous said...
Good rumor 2 year contract coming 12 percent for LT and SGT
12/06/2018 01:02:00 PM
BULLSHIT. We've been without one for 2 and a 1/2 you moron.
Just make sure that your Body Cam is on anytime someone is threatening you to buy
something, donate &/or produce some activity. Then hang them out to dry....ijs
12/06/2018 03:50:00 PM
Great advice, as usual. Make sure you violate general orders and the law by recording other people without telling them. Should work out just fine.
Is it bad that I don’t know what 701 is?
12/06/2018 08:41:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, our next merit supervisor.
3rd watch SGTs in 024 had a meeting to get half off at gay bar for our Christmas party.
Only 6 people bought tickets so they changed plans.
Pants half off??
OT More Rumor Drama at HQ today. Tina Anderson and Maurice Classen are already making plans for their girl Mayor Preckwinkle to take over. They making promises that both will be in uniforms with star(s) by June. Neither have ever held a gun but they gonna do a MastersMastersMasters play and get their peace officer cert. What you gonna be Tina Chief of Political Correctness? Can’t wait to see them marching in St Jude with medals for most kisses on Preckwinkles behind.
Watching the piece of shit special prosecutor in the state v dt. March trial. These poor fools are on trial for checking boxes on TRRs. Anyone who does anything more than drop paper to victims is insane. This is a fucking witch hunt courtesy of the nefarious acts of the carpet bagging ballerina. I can't wait to leave this shit hole, I feel sorry for those who have no option.
Shooting today @ blue line Jackson during rush hour. BT 7301 gets on CW1 and tells the dispatcher to flip it to the zone. No Public Transportation officers on a fixed post there during rush hour. What a SHAME...
I remember some years back that in 018, we'd have the retirement party in the summer and then the X-mas party in December. What fun times...BUT THEN, they combined the 2 and it really started to suck.......
Anonymous said...
Off topic:
Here you go, SCC. You've asked before for a list of offenses police don't have to enforce? Well, now this knucklehead over in Massachusetts has now compiled such a list. Can't wait 'til this comes to Cook County.
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/newly-elected-da-vows-to-stop-prosecuting-resisting-arrest-and-15-other-crimes-SUTngdX1HEaO6YjolUoGJQ/
12/06/2018 12:57:00 PM
Unbelievable! Is this idiot somehow related to Crimesha Foxx?
boy this blog sure proves every day that there really is no "code of silence" on the CPD
Gotta love these 50 year old men running around in their frat outfits like a bunch of children. Seems to be the latest trend in order to get promoted. Ask them where they went to school most are 3rd and fourth tier schools. What an embarrassment.
Nice to see little randy arming people to buy tickets. I wonder if he takes his city car home with him to Lagrange. In sure Iad is all over it.
I disagree with the 20 dollar donation for a gift for the commander, but I don't see anything wrong with buying a ticket for the unit Christmas party.
Sorry @0230, I'm pretty sure the FBI isn't looking at this. Doofus.
Like someone said earlier, the Christmas party is to pay respect for the retires, if you don't want to support the recently retired and think you being strong armed into doing something unethical, grow some balls and say no. Back in the early 90's when I was on tact you came to work and two Christmas tickets were in your mailbox every year. You shut up and paid for them if you appreciated the little perks that came with the spot you were in. The Christmas party is not to benefit the commander but PO's who you have worked with for years.
Sounds like a real POS !
What are they getting him a new car for Christmas? 007 has about 600PO’s assigned, times $20 a pop
ever see Lt. Deuce in 2 inch pumps? Magnifique!
Anonymous Now Retired said...
I am proud to say I never went to a CPD Christmas party in my career
12/06/2018 10:40:00 AM
im really glad guys (or maybe girl) like you are retired. You completely missed the point of the Christmas party. If you think it was to make the commander look good you are a goof. The party is to honor the retirees. You could easily make up the cost of the ticket my making a late arrest! It was about the camaradiere between your fellow officers. That used to mean something on this job. Enjoy your retirement. Ill bet you are just a joy to be around
12/06/2018 05:17:00 PM
Unfortunately it’s not about that anymore. At least where I’ve been. Over priced tickets, terrible food and drink, nothing of any value given to the retirees. Where does the money go? Keep on having the Christmas parties at the garbage sham places
Regarding Tina Anderson and Maurice Claussen. Make no mistake these two are Preckwinkle’s advance team to dismantle CPD from the inside. Welcome to your Socialist paradise! Your hosts, Tina and Maurice would like to introduce your Dear Leader Toni Preckwinkle!
Some years back we(POs) held our Christmas party and didn’t invite or tell the Commander. It was a nice time at the old long gone House of Hughes.
To the two Sgts, who felt the weren’t qualified to work in the D Unit,
I salute you! If only more on this job realized they weren’t
ready, the department wouldn’t be so ducked up .
Saw Garry(Blowhard) having dinner in Viagra Triangle with that Milwaukee Sheriff Clarke Thurs Night. That’s 2 giant egos in one triangle but at least one came over to our team and thanked us for standing out in the cold.
While this is obviously wrong, choose your battles.
Anonymous james leonard said...
Regarding the sgts. Eddie Johnson and Melissa Staples dumped all the sergeants in Major Accidents who knew how to do investigations and were trained at Northwestern for crash investigation because he was mad at the lt AS, who is suing the city. They are hoping the new sgts who do not have the experience will screw up unit and this will give them an opportunity to dump the lt.
12/06/2018 09:21:00 AM
They've tried several times to dump her back to a district and each time, her attorney threatened a whistle-blower suit so they backed off. Of all the things she is, the one thing she isn't is stupid.
What are they getting him a new car for Christmas? 007 has about 600PO’s assigned, times $20 a pop
For information: Unit 701 is not 007th District
I know there are some that think that because of the number "7".
Numbers are confusing for the simple minded.
Here is a simple link for your to find out what is Unit 701
Unit 701
Okay..... here's a question for the pro-party Christmas suckholes:
If it's for the retirees, why are the Commanders even present? They aren't part of a police Union anymore. Commanders sure seem to care an awful lot about how many people attend. It's almost like they are getting some type of kickback or something.......
I'll buy a ticket if the Commander has no part in any way, shape, or form. I might even start going. Until then I ain't spending shit on any of this junk.
Most cops don't go to these things because they don't like or trust the Commander. It's also brutal seeing Sgts and Lts kiss ass to him or her.
If these parties are really about Christmas cheer and honoring old geezers then the Commander should not be in attendance. It would be best for what the supposed Christmas parties are all about
can anyone tell me when the 009 CHRISTMAS party is? All i see is some p/c B.S HOLIDAY PARTY. What holiday does Darlin think we are celebrating? Flag day? wtf.
To everyone that asked about what unit 701 is in. Unit listings are in the fop book. It’s mass transit.
Five year hair gel tact officer that had to pay for a Christmas party ticket. You don’t see me crying about it
Anonymous james leonard said...
Regarding the sgts. Eddie Johnson and Melissa Staples dumped all the sergeants in Major Accidents who knew how to do investigations and were trained at Northwestern for crash investigation because he was mad at the lt AS, who is suing the city. They are hoping the new sgts who do not have the experience will screw up unit and this will give them an opportunity to dump the lt.
12/06/2018 09:21:00 AM
Yeah, obviously you never worked here. She got a cr on the the Sgt who helped us. They dumped her to 1. The other two just let her extort us on a daily basis.
The government, local, federal,etc does not or cannot pay for parties or liquor, that's why the cost of the ticket. That said, some parties are cheaper, and you get better prizes. But , I sometimes go, it's not a bad night, if someone I like is retiring, or because you want to sit with your friends. Just curious, how would an eeoc beef work here? Do they investigate shakedowns?
I remember a Captain years ago, and some supervisors, would chip in and buy catered dinner for P.O.s on the holidays, in the police station. It was a nice thing.
Good rumor 2 year contract coming 12 percent for LT and SGT.
Great inflation was 3.04% not compounded in one-year. Call it a raise is a lie. Its an inflation adjustment.
Wait wait wait......stuff like this was on the ethics test we’ve all been required to take for years. Paying a boss with money or gifts is way unethical. It’s even worse if they threaten using your earned time off as a form of payment for such gifts. FBI are you reading this?
It would be an ethics complaint. Or, an IG complaint.
You work hard all year..show up to work and all you get is a Christmas Dinner the comes out of our wallet? WTF kinda party or thank you is that? I love going to parties that I have to pay for. Gee, I should ask my grandmother when she has a Christmas party if I have to pay to attend.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
This goes on all the time. I was a little more then a year from retirement and threatened with retaliation for not buying Christmas Party and retirement tickets for an asshole Lt. The two Sgt.'s told me they would not promote my retirement party the following year. When I told them I didn't care because I wasn't going to attend they looked at me in shock. I took away whatever leverage they thought they had. In this post, the Lt. is threatening not to give you TD, so what, just hit the medical or sickness in family. Fight fire with fire, do your own investigation. Find out if she's taking early ducks, working a part-time job on Department time, it's not hard to find dirt to turn the tables on these assholes. Remember, document every infraction you witness.
12/06/2018 08:23:00 AM
You are required to report misconduct prior to the end of your tour of duty. If you try to bring a list to your IAD investigator you could very well end up (properly) as an accused. Too many bitches in the past have brought a laundry list of unproveable complaints in, thinking that they weer going to screw someone else. Have the stones to make your complaint when the alleged misconduct happens or shut the fuck up.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Way OT but needs to put this out there.
I watched the funeral of Officer Jimenez. I watched the funeral of President Bush.
A major shout out to our Military and CPD for the total class, dignity & honor shown to our fallen.
I stood at many CPD funerals going back 30 years and the dignity shown today is everybit the class act as it has always been.
As an old retired guy I want to express my appreciation to our young guys and gals who holdup this time honored tribute.
I also watched the news bits shown today regarding the typical bs that took place at 3900 W Roosevelt, I watched it a few times and was impressed with how the officers carried themselves. After years of being the police I learned a little about body language & you guys looked fantastic. I get that policing today is more difficult then it's ever been and I applaud the young officers who's job is way more dificult than those who came before you.
I second that (e)motion!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I remember some years back that in 018, we'd have the retirement party in the summer and then the X-mas party in December. What fun times...BUT THEN, they combined the 2 and it really started to suck.......
12/06/2018 06:35:00 PM
I remember those days too. That’s when the po’s wanted to attend both. Then things changed either department regarding merit , inside spots all the bs details out of patrol. Then no one wanted to go to the parties so they tried to combine them so they could get enough people. To the guy or guys who complain about it’s for the retirees. Not anymore. They used to have their own and that retirement party was diminished by the combining
You bitch about commaroderie, the Christmas party is a opportunity for district to get together and have a good time and show respect to the end of a career for the retirees. Yes they can be costly but still affordable for what you get, a good time and maybe a memory. Buy the ticket and go have fun, it's for you not the commander. That being said any respectable commander would be embarrassed to receive a gift.tell whom ever no thanks to the gift but I'll take 1 ticket to the party.
And I've met Jimmy Sanchez. A hell of a nice guy, hard working copper and was very good at it. I don't believe in more than one merit bump but he definitely earned one of them. That's when he was a p.o. tact in 012. I do understand rank changes people. Back then I would go through any door with Jim and his partner manny godinez
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Watching the piece of shit special prosecutor in the state v dt. March trial. These poor fools are on trial for checking boxes on TRRs. Anyone who does anything more than drop paper to victims is insane. This is a fucking witch hunt courtesy of the nefarious acts of the carpet bagging ballerina. I can't wait to leave this shit hole, I feel sorry for those who have no option.
12/06/2018 06:28:00 PM
Watched it. Was terrible what they did to these guys. Using emails by others that they weren’t included in to form a conspiracy Gaffney was praised for his restraint and Snelling testified he did a great job. Then he gets indicted for a checked box and the the definition between an assailant and a active resistor not to mention the difference between a battery and an assault
As far as the special prosecutor she was named it appeared her assistant did the case. He did the closing and the rebuttal.
Write a check and call the bank and cancel it.
CPD & City of Chicago now in full blown Communist operation & control
"The party is to honor the retirees."
BWAAAaaaaaa-HAAAAaaaaaaa, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahaha…
I'm sure THAT is only some of the smoke your Commander is blowing up your arse… That, and Merit Promotions are all legit. Ha! I am also going to assume here, that you work in the front office of your unit, and, or, are on the cusp of receiving a favor from your chain of command.
Asking to buy tickets is one thing but saying buy or get a shit assignments or deny time off is bullcrap!!! I ve never been to a party and never will !!! War stories and ass kissing all that this is about..
https://defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/newly-elected-da-vows-to-stop-prosecuting-resisting-arrest-and-15-other-crimes-SUTngdX1HEaO6YjolUoGJQ/
Welcome to reconstruction 2.0. The way to stop the jailing of black men is to make what they do legal. Simple as that. Let the them run wild. If someone walks away, let them walk away.
I assume officers will still have the right of self-defense. Smaller officers will be at a real disadvantage.
Speaking of reconstruction, ˝General Grant said that the surest way to ensure the repeal of an obnoxious law is through its vigorous enforcement. Take this to heart and stop enforcing laws that the state attorney will not file.
I was recently at Gettysburg and saw all those monuments to Illinois regiments whose members lost their life's blood on that field. All those white men who gave their lives to set black people free. And now their decedents are all racists because of the color of their skin.
What you see here is the explanation for segregation. Back in the day black communities tolerated crimes that would not be tolerated in white communities. It made everyone happy. White people, who seem to want well-ordered communities, and black people, who seem to be willing to tolerate crime, both got what they wanted.
Then comes the 1960 and the black folk complained that the police didn't care about black crime and demanded the cops enforce the law. The cops did and now we realize that the blacks really prefer to be left alone.
Understand this and allow Chicago to become even more segregated than it already is. Let the ghettos be what they want to be; those snowflakes seem to be tougher than we give the credit for because they are more than willing to be crime victims. Protect the middle class communities that support crime suppression, and give the others communities the level of law and order they demand, which is none.
I read in this blog stories about your pensions. You folks are out of luck. The only way to fund your pensions is through increased taxes. The police don't have the political muscle to push through an increase. The newspapers and democrats have villainized the police so the argument is now "why should we take money from the community and give it to our oppressors? Why do the cops need more in retirement than the rest of us?"
You young coppers will never have the retirement that you are being promised. Be smart and get the hell out. If you want to be a cop, then go to a community that supports law enforcement by fully funding its pension plan. SCC and the unions can cry all they want, but the political power in Chicago is against you, and you won't prevail.
Meanwhile fund your deferred comp to the maximum (Vanguard index funds) and work those extra jobs so you can send your kids to private school so they don't have to follow you into a what is a dead end occupation.
Spoken by a guy from a police family with 35 years (not CPD) on the job, now living far away in a gated community that hasn't seen a burglary in anyone's memory.
Oh, ironically behind these gates and roving security patrol lives a concentration of snowflakes who think that all cops are racists thugs who beat and kill minority people for fun. I hate them all, but I like to take their money on the golf course.
12/06/2018 04:44:00 AM
Maybe you should turn in your stripes. Supervision is supervision and if you’re not a dog ass, it doesn’t take long to catch on. If you can read a report, you should be able to determine if everything is correct and submitted in a timely matter. I guess you believe that if you never worked the desk, you can’t be a desk sergeant. No need to micromanage but to make sure everything is in order.
12/06/2018 05:30:00 AM
How do you determine if everything is in order if you don't know what the job entails? Typica clueless response by a clueless merit hack. This is why there is so much incompetence on this job. Blind leading the blind. Supervisors who don't have a clue trying to blend in when they are clueless (and we all know who you are)!
Just went to my wife's company Christmas party. It was free, with great food and beverages. Her company also gives generous bonuses each year. Now compare that to CPD, pay for your own party to placate some piss ant boss that is insecure, work without a contract for years and then find out your raises equal all the new taxes and fees. Yeah CPD.... not
Extortion is against the law.
One question that begs to be asked here...Does the Commander have to buy a ticket to the event? Or are they taken care of?
It may be a thinly veiled purpose to "honor" retirees, but knowing how the city has justified and bastardized everything from promotions to watch selections, I remain wary...another earlier poster asked "why then do commanders seem so concerned about attendance?" this is also a good question. I have personally felt the pressure to attend in several units of assignment.
And to the unit who is throwing a "Holiday" party...that's just PC run amok. Don't want to offend Muslims or atheists. The department and the city have long forgotten about the real reason for Christmas.
You are required to report misconduct prior to the end of your tour of duty. If you try to bring a list to your IAD investigator you could very well end up (properly) as an accused. Too many bitches in the past have brought a laundry list of unproveable complaints in, thinking that they weer going to screw someone else. Have the stones to make your complaint when the alleged misconduct happens or shut the fuck up.
12/07/2018 04:57:00 AM
Don't oversimplify boss. It all depends on the type of allegations and the rank of the accused. For example, if a woman claims ongoing harassment by a supervisor, good luck using the old 'you are supposed to report misconduct by the end of your tour,' excuse to get out of it.
I do agree with calling them out right then and there on contract violations if they are stupid enough to say it in front of witnesses.
"You guys better start buying tickets or I'm going to deny time due."
"Hey Lieutenant, how about you go fuck your mother?"
What will he or she do then? Write you up for insubordination? Go right ahead. That will cause a shitload of unnecessary paperwork that will eventually just wind up being a wash. Plus, if they start messing with you after that then it will come off as retaliation.
Regarding the sgts. Eddie Johnson and Melissa Staples dumped all the sergeants in Major Accidents who knew how to do investigations and were trained at Northwestern for crash investigation because he was mad at the lt AS
Read some of the reports Sgt S. who got dumped approved. Then it would be known why they were dumped.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Watching the piece of shit special prosecutor in the state v dt. March trial. These poor fools are on trial for checking boxes on TRRs. Anyone who does anything more than drop paper to victims is insane. This is a fucking witch hunt courtesy of the nefarious acts of the carpet bagging ballerina. I can't wait to leave this shit hole, I feel sorry for those who have no option.
12/06/2018 06:28:00 PM
Watched it. Was terrible what they did to these guys. Using emails by others that they weren’t included in to form a conspiracy Gaffney was praised for his restraint and Snelling testified he did a great job. Then he gets indicted for a checked box and the the definition between an assailant and a active resistor not to mention the difference between a battery and an assault
As far as the special prosecutor she was named it appeared her assistant did the case. He did the closing and the rebuttal.
12/07/2018 08:46:00 AM
So true and she was the third judge, look at her history not promising!
When I retired a dozen years ago, I was handed the mike after receiving my retirement plaque and certificate, my retirement speech was four words long, "Run silent, run deep." Priceless look on the face of the D.C.
Regarding the below comment, hey dumbass we are a government body, not a for profit business...think about it.
Tickets for 003 party was $100 & no retirees showed up
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Just make sure that your Body Cam is on anytime someone is threatening you to buy
something, donate &/or produce some activity. Then hang them out to dry....ijs
12/06/2018 03:50:00 PM
Great advice, as usual. Make sure you violate general orders and the law by recording other people without telling them. Should work out just fine
Just curious, I thought there was no expectation of privacy in the workplace. And there are cameras in the station. So why would that be an issue. In any case, the supervisor would just say he or she was just trying to encourage people to go, for the retirees.
Regarding the sgts. Eddie Johnson and Melissa Staples dumped all the sergeants in Major Accidents who knew how to do investigations and were trained at Northwestern for crash investigation because he was mad at the lt AS
R u kidding? They were dumped because the reporting and filing system was all screwed up. They sat in the office and NEVER went out on the street. They were some of the laziest people I ever saw. And Useless. Just like AS.
I retired after 40 years on the job and my retirement party was attended by about 300 people. My friends and family were amazed. One chopper told them that I was a good guy and great Sergeant who took care of the guys always. Many bosses attended but they were true friends not just a boss.i miss my friend da on the job but somehow they seem to forget you.
" Anonymous said...
Write a check and call the bank and cancel it"
What Horrible advice! Have you not heard that some officers have been fired for passing bad checks? Cancelling the check only shows intent here. You are a police officer, is that the best advice you can give?
How about letting the supervisors know you have a spine and saying to them "Thanks but No thanks,I have other plans that evening"
look at 3 & 6 worked in both and it is loaded with house cats , caps , administrative sergeants , some watch sergeants complete logs via pdt , desk crew refuse to write bonds , give bond books to beat cars , outside units
total incompetence
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Write a check and call the bank and cancel it.
12/07/2018 08:48:00 AM
Not only does that cost a lot, it's a real pussy move. You sound like a real asshat.
Ill pay to get into the unit
How many tickets do I have to buy??
Clouted complain well don't go to the units then
Shitty that works for me
I think the way it was presented was wrong. Dont threaten people to go to a party if they dont want to go. But some bosses just are born to be a dick .
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