Holy Shit
An exempt just committed suicide.
This Department is broken, possibly beyond repair.
UPDATE::
This Department is broken, possibly beyond repair.
UPDATE::
- A newly appointed Chicago police deputy chief fatally shot himself Tuesday morning in the Homan Square police facility on the West Side.
The death of Dion Boyd, 57, was announced at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday afternoon by Supt. David Brown.
posted by SCC at 10:25 AM
143 Comments:
Sad. No words, job isn’t worth it.
Prayers for all. This is just horrible. Please everyone take care of yourself.
Lars Pilsen
This worthless job would do that to you.
An exempt just committed suicide.
This Department is broken, possibly beyond repair.
Labels: department issues, un-fucking-fucking-believable
May the Lord have mercy on their soul...
God Bless him
The stresses of this job are real. Many think because someone moves up the ladder that they don’t have shit to deal with. That the job is just fun and easy. This job takes you to dark places and sometimes you feel trapped and there’s just nowhere else to turn. I can unfortunately relate to this guy. I am not happy. Hate the job. Hate the people I work for. Trapped. The entire country has turned on us. What’s the point in this job anymore. U arrest anyone no matter how bad they are and they’re right back out on the street. Nothing but liability.
There was a time when as u went up the ladder, things got easier and stress less. Not now. The exempts are getting constant pressure over numbers, compstat, community shit, etc that they become unbearable to be around. Then they push that shit downhill on everyone else. Remember when u would never see your commander? Once in a great while they would pop in to thank you for something at roll call. Times have changed. I wouldn’t want one of those spots no matter the pay. The mental health is not worth it. I’ve known a few that have made it to exempt now and they are not the same people. They have all turned into jerks. Too important to talk to former coworkers. Wearing three different phones and always checking them to get the latest breaking update on some shooting that doesn’t even pertain to them. Can’t even talk to them for 2 minutes without them checking their phones. YOU ARE NOT THAT IMPORTANT! Taking care of your people is number one. Help them. That’s all u should be concerned with. Not how good u look and how it will affect u moving up another rung. True leaders are ones that make sure their people are taken care of and happy. Too many Cmdr’s and Capt’s that totally lose sight of that.
All bs aside
Rest in peace officer
There but for the grace of God
Take care of each other
RIP my brother. Don’t know if it was personal reasons, job related, or whatever it was, but I hope u are now at peace. This job really affects our mental health and that affects all aspects of our lives. Talking with people these days, everyone is down in the dumps with what’s going on and how police are being treated. Sad state of affairs.
Even juvenile myopes wearing multi focal soft contact lenses
can see that there is something radically wrong with the entire
CPD command structure. That's why Charlie Beck exited
stage left as soon as he could. He was merely a place holder
who realized the job was far bigger than his abilities. This is
yet another excuse for David Brown to be gone before
Christmas. Sadly, departments only pay attention to the
problem when it starts to hit the exempts. This is a tragedy
any way you look at it.
SCC, please publish the National Suicide Hotline number as a
public service.
Thank you.
Rest in Peace.
Omg. This is awful. Prayers for the family and coworkers. Dear God this must stop.
Jesus Christ! Hold it together guys and gals. We're all in this together whether we like it or not. Civilians and Police alike. This is so wrong. Don't let those bastards win. Btw, I'm not a cop, but family members are.
These democratic liberals would not tolerate 1/100th of what the police are having to deal with in their workplaces. Huamn rights commissions, HR, lawsuits, etc. would follow for just a taste of the violence and hate police are having to deal with Top on COVID and your have a stress pressure cooker. Police are supposed to maintain complete control and calm in the face of all of this. Guess what, human beings dont work that way. Such a tragedy. Should be a wake up call.
Very sad and tragic. I hope in the future more people 2hk need up reach out for it
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Our staff consists of clinical therapists, sworn police officers who are alcohol and substance abuse counselors and one (1) sworn police officer who is assigned as the Peer Support Program Manager. All members of our staff specialize in working with police personnel and their families. In order to maintain the privacy and confidentiality, we are located in our own standalone building in the West Loop with plenty of available parking. Our services are available by appointment, or a 24 hour emergency assistance.
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Too sad. RIP.
Terrible time to be the police. R.I.P.
My most heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and co-workers. I'm not a cop but I have one in the family, and I know how stressful the job can be under normal circumstances. So very sad to see an officer take his life like this.
Didn't he just get promoted? I didn't know him and I'm sure there were those who either didn't like him or like him being promoted but this is still not good for us and never the answer. Get help if you need it. May he rest in peace.
Oh I am so very very sorry...God bless everyone. Watching some brief coverage on 9. I hope they cover it. Awww they are...so sorry
No words...
My prayers go out to the family of this member. These are tough times for all the brave people of CPD. If you need help please reach out to someone
May HE have mercy on you..p
Praying for family and family on blue.
I am going to pray daily (3pm- the hr of mercy)for this person and every single man and woman on the police force. I hope others will join with me in prayer to fight this curse of evil amongst us. Peace to all of you and may the Holy Spirit guide you in all you do.
Prayers sent getting worse and worse RIP, thanks to the evil people ruining coppers!!
If true, that is very sad. Any loss of human life, especially that of a police officer, is a sad event.
I’ve known him for over 25 years. Down to earth, approachable, friendly, well liked, and always smiling. Never was in a bad mood. Such a shame. Guys and girls, this is not the answer. The situation you think is helpless is temporary. True, you will have more down times in life after your current situation improves, but suicide insures you will never have good times again. RIP and farewell DB.
My partner committed suicide and I think about him every day. If you are in trouble, please reach out to your friends. If he had told any one of his many friends, we would have done anything for him.
Don't know who it is or why. If things seem hopeless it's most often a temporary problem. Call a friend, Father Brandt. Somebody!
Not a way to bow out. May God bless you and strengthen your family. 40:29 kjv
Terrible.
It's not that bad.
Just walk away from this shit.
RIP Officer. May God bless you and your loved ones.
Superintendent Brown: Gain control and be a leader. Stop letting the mayor use you like a puppet. It's not clear if you ever had control.
Mayor Lightfoot: You suck. This is what happens when officers don't feel like you have their back.
May the Lord give him Peace...
GOD SPEED
Jesus, God, Lord, Mother Mary, St Michael, St Jude, all the angels and saints, please bring comfort to police officers through out this upside down world
In our prayers. Nice guy, never seen him upset every. Always went out of the way to talk to you.
That's too bad. Talk to someone if you are having problems.
RIP Sir... May your soul find peace
This breaks my heart, not only for the officer who felt that suicide was the only option, but for his family and brothers in blue. It's just too much!
I am moving back to my roots in Omaha, NE. Checking the boxes, condo on LSD has sold, my job allows me to work from anywhere in the world, and moving company has been booked. I just cannot live here any more and am fortunate financially to be able to move. I have called Chicago home for 15+ years and love this city, but the last few months have been..... There have been dark times, but I feel it is going to become worse before it becomes better. This is the first time that I have not felt safe here. I am not blaming CPD but the inept leaders from top to bottom. Police officers hands are tied with no support from all branches in city hall. It makes me sad. Maybe I'll come back one day but for now Omaha it is.
Thank you CPD for all you do and I will definitely continue to follow your blog.
RIP
As far as exempts go, he wasn't a bad dude.Simply playing the cards in his hands. Definitely did not see this coming. Rest in peace.��
Rest in Peace our brother...SAD
Holy Shit is right SCC.
This ship has been listing for a long while now.
It’s now massively taking on water and beginning to dip below the surface.
Get out while you can.
Groot has been the coup de gras.
prayers, officer family, friends and the cpd
My sincere condolences to his/her family ,fellow officers and friends
Oh Lord. RIP.. Prayers for family.
So very sad. I'm very sorry for the family's loss.
RIP Dion Boyd. This is incredibly sad. It sucks knowing people that take their own life and wishing I could help. These are horrendous times for us. We are demonized in the media, the courts, by politicians, teachers, celebrities, athletes, neighbors, citizens, people we try to help and even other professions that you wouldn’t suspect. I guess being on the inside of this organizing and knowing that we are people, at the end of the day, is something no one else seems willing to accept, unless they personally know police officers themselves. Be kind to each other. We never know what someone might be going through - maybe an act of kindness might just be enough to allow someone to feel comfortable enough to want to open up. I just wish this would change - we all go through some rough shit and need good people during a time of need. The whole world seems to be against us so we really need to strengthen our bonds more so than ever.
Sorry for the rant but I don’t want to see any more coworkers choose this. Please, just talk to someone you know on the job that is kind and discreet, we all know a few that exist, even if they’re not a close friend. None of us want to be haunted by the memories of laughs, conversations or simple greetings we share with someone who then does this. We would rather be there to help you work through your issues.
RIP Dion - you will be in my prayers
- PS
I just saw this on Facebook. My condolences to this Officer's family, friends, & extended Police family. My heart breaks to see what you and other Officers all across the country are being put through daily, especially by the so called elected leaders. For those of you that continue to do your jobs, you have our thanks. For those that can and want to get out, good for you. All of your lives are worth more than the crap you are having to endure. God watch over each and every one of you.
Very sad. I saw the procession down Ogden. My sympathies to the CPD.
Sorry to hear this. Please guys and gals, do not take this job seriously. Do not take this shit to heart. Enjoy everything you enjoy in your personal life. Personal life comes first. If you're in a stressful unit or position, try to bid out. I know that's difficult sometimes, but try. Things can ALWAYS get better.
Please reach out and talk to someone. Prayers with you Chief!
R.I.P.
Yeah,....this job officially sucks. RIP.
Very Sad, Prayers for His Family.
Spoke with a friend yesterday who is Copper in the Burbs. He said a guy he knew working in a South Suburb took his life at breakfast with His Family.
If you are having a tough time, reach out to someone who cares about you. Unless you're a total jerk, there is always someone willing to help. Plus, in my 26 years as a Police Officer I have it through personal experience that jerks never do themselves. It is usually the Guy or Lady that you would least expect who takes their life.
Be a Friend to someone Who needs a Friend. Prayers for All Police Officers and their Families.
With the mass manipulation of the media by those who wish us and our democracy harm it could prove to be a year unlike no other for suicides,IOD’S and very early retirements. I read a post a few days ago about...God and if you don’t think we are fully engaged in a war of Good Vs Evil you just aren’t paying attention.
Never had him as a boss. It’s always easiest thing to do- complain about a boss, but every morning I passed him in the hall he said a quiet “hello.” Sad and may God bless him & those who loved him.
God bless you Sir. I'm praying for you and your family.
Not sure why my first post wasn't approved? My condolences to the Officer's family, friends, and his extended Police family. I pray he finds the peace he couldn't find in life.
NoT sure why he did this, but there’s never a good reason to kill yourself. May he Rest In Peace.
Listen this is a job, a job where you put in your hours and go home to family and friends and come back the next day. When my tour is over at the end of the day I take off the uniform and go home to relax. I don't think about the police department or police work. I don't even discuss police business when I am off. TOo many officer's eat sleep and dream about police work! It's not that serious for me, it's just a job which I get paid 2x a month sometimes 3 if I work overtime which I only do cta for social security benefits. 80 days left and I am walking out the door 23yrs of doing this job and after 41yrs of working it's time to ride off into the sunset and TRUST me police or police work will not cross my mind or be missed except. Just once a month th when I check my account and say oooh yeah. God Bless you all stay safe and remember this is a job, when you go home leave the job at work and enjoy life
7/28/2020 05:03PM
Best advice I ever got from an old wheel gun guy, "Kid, don't take the job home"
I've never been a cop, but I've been in combat in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. If you need someone to listen to your problems, tell me a bar to be at, and we can have a few beers. Utilize the civilians who care about you guys, the blue line that cares about us.
Want to know the cause of this we are treated like shit we have nowhere to turn bosses are dumber than a box of rocks a mayor who totally hates use and the public who feels they don't need or want us and are over joyed when this happen go figure, this is not worth it guys and gals fuck them all let the city burn
God bless him and his family during these trying times. Hang in there everyone, no storm lasts forever.
RIP DB
Not a LEO, but a civilian who now lives in Colorado. I will keep his family and all CPD in my prayers. You folks are going through a horrible time now with the asshats attacking and the total lack of leadership in the mayors office.
None of this is worth your life. If you are on the edge, please seek help. There is no shame in asking for help and it is available and confidential. Please stay safe, love your brothers and sisters in the department, and support one another.
The vast, vast majority of the public respects, supports and needs all of you. Don't let the ones who make noise drown out the love and respect the public has for all of our first responders, especially law enforcement. We are the ones who privately pick up the tab at a restaurant when we see a group of you eating, have the blue lives matter bumper sticker on our cars, and, now, who are praying double time for you.
Things will get better, but we need you to work together to get through this. Thank you for what you do. You make our world better.
So heartbreaking may he rest in peace and may the family find confort in God's arms
Stay strong desr blue.
Good v. Evil is spot on.
Whatever his reasons, management and media compound problems daily. The silent majority risks being doxxed and our lives and jobs ruined if we dare speak out publicly in support of the Blue.
All I can say is we ABSOLUTELY DO SUPPORT YOU GUYS AND GALS.
RIP.
Old Retired Guy Here, Again !!!
It sincerely breaks my heart to read of this. May I extend my sympathies to all those who knew him and loved him.
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
Can't wait to retire, this job kills some, others overcome this evil battle.
This job kills...stay strong!!!!
I’m retired for 15this years, but I still vividly remember about 10 officers who committed suicide. Remember, its only a job and nothing more. Enjoy and tend to those facets of life that are truly important like family and friends. RIP sir.
It breaks my heart to read some of these comments. Don’t diminish for a second the love and appreciation the majority of us have for the men and women who wear the uniform. We know the sacrifices you make. We know the dedication. And we understand the journey day to day is much different because everything good and right is on the line right now. Our Country is the battle to save itself & Chicago is the epicenter of the fight to save Justice, Law, & Order. Put on the Full Armor of God. This is a spiritual war ~ you are on the front line. You are all in my prayers. You are never alone. Psalm 91.
The last few months have been the roughest times for every police officer in this country. Every police officer I know was disgusted with the Minnesota cops and we all felt that inevitable feeling of what was about to come, the dormant agitators, all the political hate groups that were just waiting to spring up and begin there rhetoric of anti police, anti government.
But this has been the worse by far than anything we've experienced. We are depressed, broken down and feel rejected spiritually and physically. Were only human. What has helped? Well in no other time in my career have I been inundated with words of encouragement, acts of generosity, thumbs up, nods of encouragement and real human compassion from the citizens of Chicago. I know this to be the case with my peers as well. This has gotten me through bad times, and by bad times I mean those horrible thoughts of just giving up, saying forget all this, it's just not worth it.
I know there are many civilians on this blog and I would just like to say thank you for staying true to your ideals, just as we have. If you don't realize it , but I'm sure you do, these are probably the most incredibly important times for our democracy, our way of life, our freedoms and our county right now, we must act to preserve our great country, city and neighborhoods now. This police officer is just one consequence of what's going on in our city and country. I pray for this man's family and would like to tell them he is in a better place. One life is one life too many to be given up from all this insanity.
All I can say is please help one another, this job is just that, a job, don't make it everything, at checkoff, leave it all at work, decompress, however you can do it, just do it. Go home to your family, hug them when you can and enjoy all there is to life, away form this job. You are the master of your destiny, and you can do anything you wish to in life, just stay on the straight path, don't take the easy way out, honor, integrity. You don't have to be a superintendent or higher up to be happy, you have to be content with yourself when you look at yourself in the mirror everyday. [26 yrs on and saying goodbye]
A soft and gentle soul. Friendly is a understatement. Always said hello and asked about your family every time he saw you. Tragic that he felt he had no way out. You were and always will be a hero in my eyes. God bless and keep your soul.
So very sad, but no judgement here. We all have a lot of demons and we keep them in the iron vault! People say.. talk to someone and get help... Your not alone... There's always hope...but in ones mind only self help is left... It's like being in a locked vault with no light and there is no exit door! I hope his family knows that no matter how much love or open hearts.... Some things cannot be fixed or so it seems at that time. Our brother is gone, no bringing him back but he made a decision and I guarantee he thought of all his options just wasn't able to make the choice of life and love. I will pray for his soul and may Gods love bring him peace.
R.I.P DION
You were at the top of your game but yet ur spirits were broken. I’m so sorry and I would have listened to you over and over again. You were my friend and I watched you rise thru the rank never losing site of who you really were. God has pardon you of your sins and now ur soaring high in the skies and heaven above.
Really gonna miss you my friend!
19P forever in my heart and forever in His kingdom.
One of the best bosses I've ever had. Sorry to here this, god bless him and his family.
Not the police here, an earlier comment said "Everyone has turned on us". I just want to say, qss's not so; the vast majority in this country recognize and appreciate what you guys do.
Thanks for what you do for us, and for putting up with all the shit from the criminals and worthless politicians.
Sometimes the Pain is Greater than Love or Life itself. Peace Dion from an old Englewood Tact Team member 762D. Peace Brother.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/law-enforcement-suicide-red-flags-are-up_3421516.html
R.I.P. Boss.
Let’s not forget that it’s the vocal minority out there stirring the pot. I was on Michigan Ave. Friday and Saturday night. We received at least 50 thank you’s. A lot of negativity thrown out about the midget mayor from the citizens. People like us and support us. That’s the facts. The media, mayor, Foxx, Jesse, father phaker, 47 alderman and fatass can fuck off.
From this beat cops point of view he was a good boss in 002 and made for a much improved working environment. RIP brother of another color.
This past May, the 18 year-old brother of a freshman student at my school passed away after committing suicide. We teachers weren't told how it happened, but the family asked that the school community be told honestly that it was a suicide attempt. My head of school sent a notice to everyone with this prayer at the end and I found it quite beautiful. I have amended it slightly:
"We ask you to help the Boyd family through this season of loss. We reach out to you, God of compassion and the source of every comfort, and ask you to touch them with your unfailing love and kindness. Be their God who comforts them as they are going through their struggles. Come alongside them in their pain and strengthen them. You are close to people whose hearts are breaking, to those who are hurting.
Help the Boyd family find their joy in you, for it is your joy that will be their strength. Help them to trust you as their God of hope. Fill them with your joy, peace, and hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Help them experience the love, joy, and peace that are the results of your love for them. May they sense your presence in this hour of need. Welcome Dion into paradise, where there is the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever."
Be well, all of you. Your lives all matter.
God bless you Sir. RIP. Thank you for protecting truly grateful citizens.
Rest in Peace Dion. Every time I put you on the stand you were a class act. In court and out you were a gentleman. So very sorry for his family and friends.
I only hope that one day the people will look back on and regret what they did to police officers with the same regret they did the Vietnam veterans.
The stresses of this job are real. Many think because someone moves up the ladder that they don’t have shit to deal with. That the job is just fun and easy. This job takes you to dark places and sometimes you feel trapped and there’s just nowhere else to turn. I can unfortunately relate to this guy. I am not happy. Hate the job. Hate the people I work for. Trapped. The entire country has turned on us. What’s the point in this job anymore. U arrest anyone no matter how bad they are and they’re right back out on the street. Nothing but liability.
7/28/2020 11:23:00 AM
Please talk to someone.This city isn't worth the stress. I used to work in mental health-I hope you go home each day and and don't think about the load of shit directed at cops these days. It will get better (your life).
-No Cop Here
I have known Dion since he was a recruit in Englewood . I also had the pleasure of working with him . Dion was a class act . Unfortunately no matter how Nice a person someone usually has something negative to say about you . That wasn’t the case with Dion . He cared and was down to earth . The one thing I truly liked about him was that he never allowed being promoted to the way he treated people . He stepped up big time when a fellow officer was murdered under his command . Very , very sad day ! Rip Dion
God bless you all.... This 4th generation Chicagoan truly thanks you. I rarely pass an officer on the street without thanking them.
You are appreciated.
Despair has a way of creeping up on a person. All of sudden you are down very low. Hard to dig out or even remember what a good day is. Hope can be elusive. but...you need to have faith that this is temporary
This is horrible.
kind man good person Job will eat you alive because of poor leadership
CPD brass let this man down and all of us along with him
This is incredibly sad. My prayers for his family and loved ones. And to all of you, CPD, we pray for you every night. Please be safe, and come home whole to your families.
Talking to someone is not going to save you from dark thoughts. Do what you love: work out, travel, play sports, whatever...just be active outside the job...RIP brother!
I know that someone reading this is also thinking about it.
Please. For the Love of God, please don’t do this.
Please get help.
♥️
My condolences.
I hope all his acquaintances, friends, and family get the help they need. Suicide is one of those things the US society does not deal well with. It is so painful, and leaves a mental scar when a loved one, friend, or acquaintance takes their life.
No job is worth this. Unfortunately when they get into that dark tunnel, they can't see any better option as a way out.
RIP Dion from a former co-worker in Englewood. Always a gentleman and always a smile on his face. A terrible loss to us all.
God rest his soul. May he be in eternal Peace with the Lord.
Listen this is a job, a job where you put in your hours and go home to family and friends and come back the next day. When my tour is over at the end of the day I take off the uniform and go home to relax. I don't think about the police department or police work. I don't even discuss police business when I am off. TOo many officer's eat sleep and dream about police work! It's not that serious for me, it's just a job which I get paid 2x a month sometimes 3 if I work overtime which I only do cta for social security benefits. 80 days left and I am walking out the door 23yrs of doing this job and after 41yrs of working it's time to ride off into the sunset and TRUST me police or police work will not cross my mind or be missed except. Just once a month th when I check my account and say oooh yeah. God Bless you all stay safe and remember this is a job, when you go home leave the job at work and enjoy life
7/28/2020 05:03:00 PM
AMEN!
Deputy Chief Boyd you will be missed.
May you Rest In Peace.
Times are more tough now than ever.
Everyone please take a moment to think, to breath, take a day off, spend time with your family or someone special.
Take care of yourselves before taking care of the "people" of chiraq.
Peace to all.
The stresses of this job are real. Many think because someone moves up the ladder that they don’t have shit to deal with. That the job is just fun and easy. This job takes you to dark places and sometimes you feel trapped and there’s just nowhere else to turn. I can unfortunately relate to this guy. I am not happy. Hate the job. Hate the people I work for. Trapped. The entire country has turned on us. What’s the point in this job anymore. U arrest anyone no matter how bad they are and they’re right back out on the street. Nothing but liability.
-that’s why I lateraled out. Into a raise actually. I recommend it. Suburbs are hiring and chicago officers are assets.
37 years out of the profession. Nowhere near Chicago.
Yet my heart grieves for him and his family,
So, so sorry. I am am sorry for those of you who cannot leave, for any one of a thousand reasons.
So sorry.
I will never forget the advice given to me by a former CO-worked.
Had “one of those days “ when EVERYTHING seemed to go wrong.
When changing into our civvies at the end of the shift, he said:
“No matter how your day went, when it’s over, leave it in the locker with your uniform at the end of your shift.”
No truer words were ever spoken!
Retired Ol Sixgun Sarge
Godspeed.
May the Angels welcome you to be Righteous at the Right Hand of The Father.
May your soul find Peace.
May the living who loved you find Peace.
He was a god send to Us in 2 from the crazy we dealt with before him. He was kind and friendly and took money out of his own pocket to buy us pizza and donuts. It was a pleasure coming to work when he was the commander. Unfortunately we are again in a bad place but we are grieving for you sir you made us feel good I’m sorry you were not well we did not know. Rip
So very tragic. Officers, so many of your citizens respect and value you. Please know our hearts and minds are with you. We know all you risk to keep us safe and we are deeply appreciative. Please, Officers, reach out and get help. You all carry heavy burdens from the work you do and all that you see and experience. We know you are all so strong, yet we all need each other. We hold you in our hearts tonight and always. Be safe and know how much you all mean to us.
RIP
My wife and I are so very sorry -- for the family of Deputy Chief Boyd, for all who served with whom, for every real police officer of the CPD, and for your families.
Those who stand on the Thin Blue line and those who serve in our nation's Armed Forces are the bravest men and women of our society. We are in awe of you. You command our respect and the respect of millions upon millions of law-abiding citizens. You have the gratitude of each and every one of us.
Please, look past the foolishness and ignorance of those who have no just cause to oppose you. Set aside the daily burdens of your work. Remember that you are first a man or woman, a son or daughter, a brother or sister, a husband or wife, a parent or aunt or uncle, then a distant second, you are a Police Officer. Take care of those first things first. Don't let your job jeopardize those first things.
Our prayers for each of you.
May G-d bless you all.
When CKS left 002 and Dion came in, he introduced himself to everyone and brought in food trays to roll calls for at least a couple days. Everyone was happy and morale improved with him as the Commander. When he moved on, people wished him well but wanted him to stay. These few things are what I know of the man and it speaks volumes that he was a decent man and boss. God Bless You and Rest In Peace Sir.
Very sorry to hear this. RIP.
From another civilian who still believes in police.
We’re losing too many brothers and sisters. Please reach out. Look at the numbers on the Blue HELP website. Almost 100 LE suicides this year. Www.bluehelp.org
God Bless this Boss and his family. This is truly a terrible tragedy. May the Lord bring his family peace and may the Arch Angels guard and protect the Blue!
RIP Boss!
11:23- Only 2 things matter now. You do your best to keep your people safe and 1st and 16th. Thats it. You answer to YOURSELF
Its been difficult for me too, but at this point in this time in this city with this admin thats it, period.
Please put try to put anything else aside and call someone NOW
They got a blank check for our bodies, they dont get or deserve anything else.
Cpd has has lost a great person , but heaven has gain an angel .
R.I.P. Dion
RIP sir from a California copper
From a former Parole officer:
We had many of the same issues
in the Chicago area that you do.
There is a robust empathy for our
brothers in blue.I dare say we all feel yourpain.
Incredibly sad. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and CPD
Rest in Peace Sir.
My respects to his family.
RIP Brother EOW
Thank You for all your service. Prayers are with you.
I worked with him 25 years ago. Quiet guy, but very good at his job. Those demons in your head can be defeated. Please seek help.
Rest easy Sir. Usually a combination of things push someone to this point. We’ll never know. Bless the family. Call eap. Saved my life
I'm a civilian but our family is military and LEO'S... I just want all CPD members to know there are MANY that stand with you! R.I.P. Mr Boyd, may you find peace......
I think it's going to get worse as the election draws near...
Then we will see who steps up to the plate... Hard times make hard men....
Talking to someone can save you from dark thoughts. Don't be afraid to talk to someone. It is a good thing to have outside interests but even those that do, even those that lead very fulfilling lives can still find themselves questioning if they should leave this world. We have partners, bosses, coworkers, friends, family, EAP, peer support, and your medical benefits to find a doctor or therapist outside of the department. Find someone you trust and if you don't trust anyone then take a leap of faith. Give yourself a chance to let someone help you through the hard times.
Quick show of hands, how many of you all out there in TV land are sick and tired of being shit on all the time for agreeing to put yourself out to do a job everybody wants but nobody wants to do? It's really getting old
Anonymous Anonymous said...
My condolences.
I hope all his acquaintances, friends, and family get the help they need. Suicide is one of those things the US society does not deal well with. It is so painful, and leaves a mental scar when a loved one, friend, or acquaintance takes their life.
No job is worth this. Unfortunately when they get into that dark tunnel, they can't see any better option as a way out.
7/28/2020 10:16:00 PM
Sounds like a nice guy. Unfortunate that no one could recognize the problem , but no one knows why it happened and probably never will
So sad and overcome with emotion about this. I offer a homemade prayer that I wrote that I believe is fitting for police officers. Here it is, let me know what you think. Oh dear heavenly Jesus our father and st Michael the chief of the angel police. Please watch over the new arrival of your heavenly police department as he now starts on his first day in heaven walking the beat. Now go new heaven angel officer you’ve earned your wings. Now in heaven where there are no bad people you may walk this beat for all eternity. May you see all the old timers who have passed on and are now employed as the heavens angel police force and talk about the old days of the likes of Obrien street and the area 6 flying squad task force I/F etc. heavens police force is a place where the coffee is always hot, the uniforms are always sharp and roll call is always on time. God bless as you are the newest roomie angel cop in heaven. May you bee the sheepdog who protects the wolf in heaven and be the peacekeeper of the think blue line. AMEN. Thank you, I’m going to try and have this prayer printed and sent to all the active duty police officers. God bless the former Area 6 I/F task force
Amen Dion, rest well Sir
EAP is a tremendous resource. Please take advantage
RIP , one of the best merit supervisors , he backed the men and women in blue
he was the real deal , policeman all the way .
He will be missed by all .
Nice man in any interaction that I had with him. Those are the people that depression often hits the hardest, the ones who seem to care about others. May he Rest In Peace.
Retired Denver cop here. Always saddened by the suicide of any officer, no matter the rank or anything else. No problem is forever, but taking one's life ends any chance of bouncing back from adversity.
May he rest in peace.
Gerry S. 79053 DPD (R)
OLPD would like to send our condolences to his family, CPD family, and City of Chicago. Sounds like you lost a special guy.
First RIP Dion, I didn’t know you but you sounded like a real boss and great man. That’s very hard to find in this shithole Dept these days. I feel what you felt and the darkness is sometimes overwhelming. It is just a job, but these “bosses” seem to find a way to destroy you and your families lives. 20 years and it can be taken from you in the blink of an eye. Sometimes the pressure is too much. But I’ll keep moving forward as hard as it is. Be safe all
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The stresses of this job are real. Many think because someone moves up the ladder that they don’t have shit to deal with. That the job is just fun and easy. This job takes you to dark places and sometimes you feel trapped and there’s just nowhere else to turn. I can unfortunately relate to this guy. I am not happy. Hate the job. Hate the people I work for. Trapped. The entire country has turned on us. What’s the point in this job anymore. U arrest anyone no matter how bad they are and they’re right back out on the street. Nothing but liability.
If you feel this strongly, do consider leaving the job if possible. I am looking at other professions. We used to go back and forth, the public praising us, then something bad happens, then the public dislikes us, but I have never seen it so negative for so long. I do not know if the pendulum will swing back, with police getting public support. I hope things turn around for us, for the good of the citizen's and for the good of police.
Another sad story for the cpd. Condolences to family and friends. Stress is cumulative and if we don't get it out it eats you alive. Everyone I know on this job is working towards that pension and that last day on the job. If you are not there mentally and physically you lose. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, don't suffer in the dark alone.
why , why WTF best assignment for a supervisor
more to this maybe he was sick , had personal family problems
talk to a friend , call a hotline death is not a solution
This is terrible , never heard a bad thing about him .
What happened ? If anyone knows anything, please tell .
Just promoted , he had a bright future with CPD .
It doesn’t add up , weeks after receiving a promotion , assigned to an important unit , commits suicide .
RIP Dion Boyd. He received lots of media, including Chicago Crusader, USA Today and Hyde Park Herald. Prayers to the family too.
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