Thursday, October 31, 2019

Looking for a Picture

We heard there are pictures of Special Ed at his press conference mis-characterizing the President's speech as anti-Chicago cop instead of anti-dumbass-Johnson.

We're also told that the exempt staff standing behind him was an embarrassing collection of mismatched uniforms and looking like a recently liberated POW camp. Supposedly, Staples was blinking a coded "SOS" message throughout the event.

Anyone have a photo of the "event"?

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

In their zeal to create the illusion of unity,
the true picture of chaos is shown to the public

10/31/2019 12:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Quick question - if a spineless Sgt or Lt engages you in conversation as to your work performance is that a counseling? Is there a record ? What can be done if it’s bs? Any and all is appreciated

10/31/2019 12:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1188892486501953537?s=19

10/31/2019 12:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's on YouTube and they all look like they just scrambled out of the clown car.

10/31/2019 12:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Staples is the future of the department! Oh god! We are fucked!

10/31/2019 12:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is the one I saw...

https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-johnson-lightfoot-chicago-speech-violence-20191028-jdlalrlbhnb3jbjjgbvqblektu-story.html

Everyone looked thrilled to be there....;)

10/31/2019 12:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My Morse code is rusty, but she does seem to be in P.O.W. T-O-R-T-U-R-E mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KMiAJzaTQs

10/31/2019 01:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Shit show Ed... he is so full of shit he will need an intestine transplant next

10/31/2019 01:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Check your mail

10/31/2019 01:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Here is the video. Very professional group.

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson hits back at Trump
153,561 views

https://youtube.com/watch?v=_KMiAJzaTQs


I bet Trump was crying for hours in his beautiful wife's arms after that lambasting.

10/31/2019 01:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

YouTube Comments are gold, Jerry.


Jaysmallz
Not even the tools behind him believe the crap coming out his mouth
2 days ago

10/31/2019 01:37:00 AM  
Blogger I Fart In Your General Direction said...

It was a total embarrassment to observe.

The Stupidintendent’s assembled crew looked tired and defeated. Some resembled children in church; eyes glazed over, a million miles away in totally unrelated thought, waiting to be nudged into the aisle to leave when mass was finally over. A hodgepodge of “approved uniforms”, many which looked like they were pulled from the trunks of cars and ironed with a house brick.

The only thing I could think of was coppers who still preach “you respect the rank, not the man”. I stopped adhering to this philosophy many years ago when I finally realized just how pervasively the upper ranks have been infiltrated by the undeserving. To me the rank means absolutely nothing when the person occupying it hasn’t an iota of legitimacy.

This was the most motley crew of gold star bossholes assembled in recent time, IMHO. It’s no wonder we’re a laughing stock when it comes to big city departments.

“Does your appearance command respect”? Far. Fucking. From. It.

10/31/2019 01:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn’t get the impression that Trump was laying into
CPD as a whole, just special Ed! Listen u alleged bosses,
including the foods that were behind Johnson.... You are
responsible for the murder rate, because you are in charge!!
Your post shooting missions are a joke, your camera room
is a joke and you all would be fired in the private sector.

10/31/2019 02:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looked like a village people concert. Macho macho man.

10/31/2019 03:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the emperor has no clothes.

10/31/2019 04:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fat Head was like a deer in headlights...had NO idea what to say, pulling words out of his fat ass, or was that Staples doing it for him? Embarrassment to CPD!!! I was a first confused while watching this you tube of fat head, was I listening to his speech or watching the Muppet show?

10/31/2019 06:01:00 AM  
Blogger Mr. SouthSide said...

I watched the whole thing. He praised the rank and file and said that we deserve better leadership.

10/31/2019 06:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sal Avila merit all the way up to commander dumped back to Lieutenant for being a fool and then re- promoted all the way back up to chief of OCD TAHT SAYS IT ALL. WERE F——-!!!!!

10/31/2019 07:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don’t expect legitimacy from a department and leadership that is illegitimate, the bastards.

10/31/2019 07:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Speaking of looking for a picture would love to see a picture of the head the Chicago teachers union who got absolutely everything they wanted The huge undeserved raise all the time off still no strike clause in the contract got everything then he was told by the mayor directly that they are not getting paid for the days that they were on strike which they should never be paid for that that was what they did they did this and they hurt the children the bullshit tagline. Now effective tomorrow they lose their healthcare benefits watch them grovel now to get back to work let’s see what happens if they don’t you get always Terminate them and hire all new people. Can I have extra butter on my popcorn please?

10/31/2019 07:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Per SCC's brilliant observation...
"Supposedly, Staples was blinking a coded "SOS" message throughout the event."

YOU BE THE JUDGE
Copy/Paste CPD/Supt. press conference into your search engine and watch (below) site



Now pay attention to Staples, (Chief of Det's. to the right of the Supt) at the 1:43 and 11:26 mark during certain points of his speech.
Was she sending a message?
A SCC observation coupled with some simple 'detective' work, and research reveals through a Google search of "Pulling on one's ear, Tugging one's ear during a speech, meeting etc. reveals, "disinterest, lying, intentionally blocking out information etc." just to name a few interpretations.

Was Staples intentionally sending a message of "BS" to the Supt's, speech or merely saying hello to Carol Burnett's grandmother?

YOU BE THE JUDGE

10/31/2019 07:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So why does he still have a job ? And when can they release the video of him asleep in his car ? Why arnt the watchdog groups demanding its release ?

10/31/2019 08:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ed you lied and again embarrassed the dept and the honest citizens of Chicago with your utter buffoonery. You know full well what the great President Trump said,he respects the street coppers just not liars like you,as barry obama said many times "come on man," to many how about telling the truth Ed?

10/31/2019 08:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm not a LEO, but a big supporter of the police. The pathetic display of human wallpaper behind him was most enlightening. I counted at least 4 different types of uniforms in various stages of dishevelment behind Great Leader Johnson. No organization by height. No attempt to appear supportive. One collar tucked under and the other collar not tucked at all. A VERRRY sloppy looking assemblage.

The man doing all the talking at the microphone could not even get all of his subordinates and sycophants to appear in the same clean uniform that hadn't been worn for several days. If he can't effectively organize a simple press appearance the he himself called how can he run an organization as complex as the CPD? The obvious answer is he cannot and he does not.

What an embarrassing performance.

Stay safe, my heroes!

10/31/2019 08:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not a Cop, but looked at the Video and was laughing my ass off, if these are the idiots that run the CPD then we are in trouble!

10/31/2019 08:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can someone please post the true Manpower numbers. The Supe stated I'm proud of the 13,400 men/women in the Chicago Police Department. Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel removed 1,400 vacate Police positions off the payroll to balance the budget during his time in office. Under Former Richard Daley we were Budgeted at 13,500, Rahm eliminated 1,400 that puts us at 12,100. So, how is that the Supe and the current Mayor continue to report 13,400. Are they counting the non-police on the job that are replacing police officers under Civilianization or did they add those lost positions back to our budget or did Rahm lie to us. Maybe we can't handle the truth!!!





10/31/2019 09:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We're also told that the exempt staff standing behind him was an embarrassing collection of mismatched uniforms and looking like a recently liberated POW camp. Supposedly, Staples was blinking a coded "SOS" message throughout the event.

Anyone have a photo of the "event"?

Ringmaster Special Ed and his traveling clown troupe are the new poster children for Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus....

10/31/2019 09:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dumbino was right behind him. She tried to fly but could not.

10/31/2019 10:10:00 AM  
Blogger grunt archangel said...

FAt ed and his go to guys are pathetic, Yolanda talley and the freshman class of merit are an embarrassment to this institution. Never accomplishing anything except real drama. President Trump made a grand speech of only fat head and his idiots not the men and woman who are out there doing the job.

10/31/2019 10:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They were waiting for Rambo or Chuck Norris to rescue them.

10/31/2019 10:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Jaysmallz
Not even the tools behind him believe the crap coming out his mouth
2 days ago

10/31/2019 01:37:00 AM

They should believe it because the next the same comes out of their mouths

10/31/2019 10:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Where was his 1st Deputy? Hmmmmmm

10/31/2019 11:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS. Some don't have ties. Some don't have their Gun!!

10/31/2019 11:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Anonymous Anonymous said...
Looked like a village people concert. Macho macho man.

10/31/2019 03:15:00 AM

Groot likes that kind of stuff.

10/31/2019 12:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So who exactly is this Staples person? She is always standing behind Eddie, always looks a mess, hair- uniform. Where did she come from? Is she a merit person ? Exactly what does she do for the dept?

10/31/2019 12:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dragging out the Motley Crew of Mutts to stand behind Special Ed is routinely used in order to continue the Big Lie of leadership, unity and strength. All Bull Shyt.

The Dept. is in shambles, exhibits poor leadership, is clout driven and grossly mismanaged. Groot is responsible for the current situation by keeping the stooge of a Superintendent in place. They are forever joined in the legacy of a bankrupt and crumbling city.

As always, the Victim/Citizen pays the bill daily for police mismanagement by violence inflicted on them, their families and friends. You voted for it and you get what you deserve. Remember folks you are paying for it with your lives, property and crushing taxes.

10/31/2019 12:20:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The one in the picture with him that staples, she could be Aunt Bea

10/31/2019 12:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OT. Just read one part of the teachers contract that should be of interest for CPD officers. Contract states they will see no increase in the cost of insurance. FOP should jump in that and demand if teachers get it so should CPD have it in our contract. Can’t see how teachers get no raise in healthcare but other city unions do

10/31/2019 12:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No uniform standards. Lead by example. The leadership of CPD looked like a bunch of ragamuffins.

10/31/2019 01:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Spot on assessment of the news conference. The bosses looked like idiots. Not one leader in the whole bunch. No one Mr Trump took out his whooping stick and beat fat ass down. Fucking disgrace this department has become.

10/31/2019 01:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The clouted special squad behind him is ready for Halloween I see. Hint to the squad: Try and look Serious and Stay Awake!

Perhaps Eddie the Fat Chicago Rat can get on with CPS when he departs from CPD. He would be a perfect fit for them. Lazy, stupid, liberal and entitled. Gibs me dat! Eddie has no shame. See it's always somebody else's fault. That's ingrained into the overweight buffoon. He still has the nerve to talk about values and morals when he has none. Dumb and pompous are a dangerous combination. He took a swig of Otis's mountain moonshine before speaking. Nubian courage.

What more will the students and parents get from their fat raise? And will CPS soon be pushing the same thing as in the Austin, TX Independent School District? That being to introduce transgender education for children as young as 8-years-old. They rubber stamped the new curriculum, which will for the first time see students taught about “gender identity and sexual orientation.” Hey forget about the Three R's as long as they push their sick agenda down people's throats.

10/31/2019 01:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Staples will be the next Superintendent

10/31/2019 02:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Superintendent of Police can not be trusted. We have already spoken thru FOP leadership that we have No Confidence in Eddy Johnson and his ragtag staff. What ever remains of his tenure as the Supt. will only add to his tarnished legacy and image of a buffoon in a costume. History will look unfavorably at him and he may well be the worst Supt. in modern Department history. Eddy - You deserve it.

10/31/2019 03:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Anonymous Anonymous said...
OT. Just read one part of the teachers contract that should be of interest for CPD officers. Contract states they will see no increase in the cost of insurance. FOP should jump in that and demand if teachers get it so should CPD have it in our contract. Can’t see how teachers get no raise in healthcare but other city unions do

10/31/2019 12:50:00 PM

Not only no increase but they actually negotiated a decrease in their contribution to healthcare.
They still only contribute 2% to their pension unlike every other union that contributes the mandated 9%.
These prima donnas contract should act as the framework for any unions future negotiations with Groot and the city.
Are you paying attention FOP? Sgt.’s Union?

10/31/2019 05:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Does your appearance command respect?' From Old School

10/31/2019 05:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Can someone please post the true Manpower numbers. The Supe stated I'm proud of the 13,400 men/women in the Chicago Police Department. Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel removed 1,400 vacate Police positions off the payroll to balance the budget during his time in office. Under Former Richard Daley we were Budgeted at 13,500, Rahm eliminated 1,400 that puts us at 12,100. So, how is that the Supe and the current Mayor continue to report 13,400. Are they counting the non-police on the job that are replacing police officers under Civilianization or did they add those lost positions back to our budget or did Rahm lie to us. Maybe we can't handle the truth!!!






10/31/2019 09:46:00 AM
Go look it up in CLEAR. It is right there. And before you start the next bullshit rumor, they are only counted ONCE in CLEAR even if assigned to one unit and detailed to another.

10/31/2019 06:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FYI to numbnuts: if the “spineless” Sgt or Lt approached you about your work performance that means you’re not doing your job idiot. The next thing could be a SPAR or even a CR number depending on what you are doing wrong. Be thankful they brought it to your attention. Man-up (or Woman) and take the advice, straighten up your act.
Too many pitiful snowflakes on this job.

10/31/2019 07:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Sal Avila merit all the way up to commander dumped back to Lieutenant for being a fool and then re- promoted all the way back up to chief of OCD TAHT SAYS IT ALL. WERE F——-!!!!!

News Flash !!!!!

Will not be long till he is back to LT. or worse. Film at 11.

10/31/2019 07:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow!!! That is the former 025 Commander Availa, who was demoted to Lieutenant from his post due to problem with his entire rank-and-file all had enough of his craziness. I guess he made it back up the latter.

10/31/2019 07:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Sal Avila merit all the way up to commander dumped back to Lieutenant for being a fool and then re- promoted all the way back up to chief of OCD TAHT SAYS IT ALL. WERE F——-!!!!!

10/31/2019 07:24:00 AM

Anonymous said...
Sal Avila has never made an arrest. That’s one less than Staples.

10/31/2019 07:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Staples? What a disgrace she is! Where do they find these idiots! If she ever becomes Superintendent she'll make Johnson look like Dirty Harry! Seriously she is absolutely wothless

10/31/2019 08:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Should have a video here someplace....

10/31/2019 09:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
So why does he still have a job ? And when can they release the video of him asleep in his car ? Why arnt the watchdog groups demanding its release ?

10/31/2019 08:07:00 AM

They may have been thinking of firing him for the DUI, but now if they did it would look like retaliation for his anti Trump talk.

10/31/2019 09:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Sal Avila merit all the way up to commander dumped back to Lieutenant for being a fool and then re- promoted all the way back up to chief of OCD TAHT SAYS IT ALL. WERE F——-!!!!!

News Flash !!!!!

Will not be long till he is back to LT. or worse. Film at 11.

10/31/2019 07:22:00 PM

Demoted from commander to Lt then promoted to chief. Unbelievable maybe a new career path to follow. In the military once you are demoted it sticks with you and tour career is finished

10/31/2019 09:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As usual, your assessment is way overblown, SCC. yes, it would have been nice if all of the command staff had worn their blouses for a more uniform appearance, but some wore the dept. authorized sweater, some went with the basic white shirt, while the Supt. wore his typical dress blouse. They didn't look bad, but he could have issued an order for all attending to be in their dress blouses. We all used to show up in such a manner whenever we stood with the Supt. back in my day. But what I saw didn't look bad, or unacceptable.
If you wanna see bad, go check in on a regular roll call in any district. See how lax the W/Cs have gotten in enforcing ANY uniform standards at all. Now THAT is completely unacceptable.

10/31/2019 09:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was told, this is second hand, that all exempts were called an told to be down by Ed by 1300hrs to stand behind him in support. Some didn’t have time to even get there the rest ran ass as fast as possible to be there.

10/31/2019 10:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is hilarious, I actually thought the exact same things when I saw the press conference. I instantly thought of Dave Chapelle when he had a skit on Prince and he challenged Charlie Murphy to a game of basketball and he said "assemble your crew" and then walks onto the court with his clown entourage. These are our leaders and the face of CPD and then they wonder why so many officers no longer care and those with 20 yrs are retiring. I'd like to see what we will be offered when contract negotiations come around?

10/31/2019 11:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

The one in the picture with him that staples, she could be Aunt Bea

10/31/2019 12:38:00 PM

Personally, I'd take Aunt Bee over Staples any day of the week. If you recall the episode where Bee ran an annex jail from Andy's house, she made inmates work. Even lazy Otis tried to escape and called it "the rock". So Bee would certainly be an asset, whereas the others are just grossly overfed do nothings. And just add up their salaries and how they got to where they are. Truly sickening.

11/01/2019 12:40:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Quick question - if a spineless Sgt or Lt engages you in conversation as to your work performance is that a counseling? Is there a record ? What can be done if it’s bs? Any and all is appreciated

10/31/2019 12:11:00 AM

If you're responding to calls in a timely manner and completing them properly, who gives a crap what he has to say. You don't like my activity? Put in writing how many tickets/stops you want. However, if you are doing things like showing up late, dodging jobs, treating citizens like crap, he might be telling you so you don't end up getting suspended/fired, or get ostracized by your fellow POs.

11/01/2019 04:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Was Staples intentionally sending a message of "BS" to the Supt's, speech or merely saying hello to Carol Burnett's grandmother?

YOU BE THE JUDGE

10/31/2019 07:49:00 AM"


LOL. You probably lost all the millenials in that reference, but we "old timers" got it.

11/01/2019 06:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ed the troops think your kind of a dick.

11/01/2019 08:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SPARS, CR’s, Counsel’s, don’t mean shit. The department is all smoke and mirrors.

11/01/2019 09:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Anonymous Anonymous said...
Staples will be the next Superintendent

10/31/2019 02:13:00 PM


You are close! Have you been watching Lightfoot’s press conferences during the CTU strike? Surrounded by F/1s (I particularly like the Sideshow Bob looking one).

The next Supe will be a F/1....likely an outsider.

11/01/2019 09:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Sal Avila merit all the way up to commander dumped back to Lieutenant for being a fool and then re- promoted all the way back up to chief of OCD TAHT SAYS IT ALL. WERE F——-!!!!!

10/31/2019 07:24:00 AM

Anonymous said...
Sal Avila has never made an arrest. That’s one less than Staples.

10/31/2019 07:51:00 PM

Doesn't anybody know the family ties he has? Hint, it's through the wife.

11/01/2019 12:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When is the last time Ed passed the POWER test? You can't wear the fitness pin unless you passed the power test w/in the same year.

11/01/2019 01:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Chief Staples is a very intelligent lady, respect her.

11/01/2019 04:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those clowns couldn't even get their act together for a simple fucking press conference? Great leadership.... NOT!

11/01/2019 05:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

As usual, your assessment is way overblown, SCC. yes, it would have been nice if all of the command staff had worn their blouses for a more uniform appearance, but some wore the dept. authorized sweater, some went with the basic white shirt, while the Supt. wore his typical dress blouse. They didn't look bad, but he could have issued an order for all attending to be in their dress blouses. We all used to show up in such a manner whenever we stood with the Supt. back in my day. But what I saw didn't look bad, or unacceptable.
If you wanna see bad, go check in on a regular roll call in any district. See how lax the W/Cs have gotten in enforcing ANY uniform standards at all. Now THAT is completely unacceptable.

10/31/2019 09:59:00 PM

Sounds like another "Do as I say, not as I do supervisor." We are led by example.

11/01/2019 06:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...

When is the last time Ed passed the POWER test? You can't wear the fitness pin unless you passed the power test w/in the same year.

11/01/2019 01:35:00 PM

Bet he gets a check every year for it.

11/01/2019 06:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Chief Staples is a very intelligent lady, respect her.

11/01/2019 04:54:00 PM

Intelligent enough to fool enough of the right people to get herself promoted. That’s it.

11/02/2019 10:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
This is hilarious, I actually thought the exact same things when I saw the press conference. I instantly thought of Dave Chapelle when he had a skit on Prince and he challenged Charlie Murphy to a game of basketball and he said "assemble your crew" and then walks onto the court with his clown entourage. These are our leaders and the face of CPD and then they wonder why so many officers no longer care and those with 20 yrs are retiring. I'd like to see what we will be offered when contract negotiations come around?

10/31/2019 11:25:00 PM

They’re all sloppy and fat as fuck. No real educational degrees. No real street copper credibility. Just really only hacks and clout babies. Pathetic.

11/02/2019 10:39:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have been estranged from the blog for a few years. This was hysterically written. I saw that press conference on FB. LOL.

11/04/2019 08:58:00 PM  

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