Little Late There Nick
This would have been helpful a week or more ago, when it was the hot topic around all the media outlets:
- An alderman from the city’s Northwest Side has filed a complaint
against the head of the independent agency that oversees the Chicago
Police Department for comments she’s made about the fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday.
According to the report, Ald. Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward sent a letter to the city’s Office of the Inspector General criticizing Andrea Kersten, the chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, for recent local and national interviews she’s given — including with WGN-TV — about the March 21 fatal shooting of the 26-year-old Reed.
The report also says that Sposato’s complaint calls for COPA’s probe into Reed’s death, which remains ongoing, be turned over to state police.
“Chief Administrator Kersten should not be participating in interviews or comment in memos regarding investigations that have yet to commence,” Sposato wrote, according to the report. “Her comments have led to a tainting of public opinion about the case, and of the brave members of the Chicago Police Department.”
All well and good. But shouldn't this rule about not discussing investigations been in place a while ago? Like maybe when COPA was founded? Like any competent and professional organization would do?
Oh wait, we just answered our own questions. COPA is neither a professional, not a competent investigative agency.
And the City Council? Not them either.
Your "complaint" will go nowhere Nick. Propose and pass a Law forbidding COPA giving interviews to radio stations, media outlets, ESPN (what the actual fuck?), "revrunds" and Jamal. Otherwise, you're just blowing smoke up everyone's ass.
Labels: city politics
posted by SCC at 12:09 AM
64 Comments:
It may be late for this incident, but it's better than nothing, which is what other aldercreatures have done.
Maybe it's early for the next OIS.
Wait, SCC, you want to see a law passed RESTRICTING COPA? You will see pigs fly over a frozen hell before the communist scum running this city pass any ordinance REDUCING their power.
Sad to say but I agree talking is not doing.
He does talk good though.
Why did he file it with IG it should go to the new Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA)
2 N. LaSalle, Suite 725
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312-742-1004
They have oversight of COPA also
O.T.
D.C. Nieves is the St. Jude Parade Organizer this year. The Parade is being moved back to Michigan Ave. Word is the little guy’s ego is so big that he refuses to speak directly with the Officers making arrangements regarding the route, Gold Star Families, and etc. You’d think he’d humble himself to honor our fallen. No wonder A5 is a mess. Sad!
Nick is a friend of the police. As we all know it's kinda (extremely) rare, literally everyone especially politicians hate the police, so let's not burn bridges and criticize and pick apart the minor small things of our allies. Some action is better than no action. Or even worse, action that is police hating. Chicago will NEVER become a Republican city despite our wet dreams, so let's keep the minuscule handful of police support that we do have on our side.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/2966321/another-weekend-of-violence-in-chicago-is-ignored-for-an-anti-police-agenda/
Chicago Politicians care about criminals not law biting citizens or police.
Nick "Two City Pensions" Sposato? Another do-nothing alderman.
Since COPA isn't a law enforcement entity but a quasi administrative clown show they likely do not have any legal indemnity from civil litigation for say,
Slander, Defamation, violation of civil rights. I imagine the muppet running this group isn't indemnified from legal action for being incompetent either??
Or you could join the ten of thousands of law enforcement officers who have moved to Florida. Governor DeSantis just signed a law which prohibits Civilian Panels from investigating police officers! Certified out of state officers can take a one week class which allows you to obtain Florida Certification. The state will pay for the class and give you $5,000 for moving here. There is no better friend to LEOs than Ron DeSantis
Just another slippery lawyer amongst the bunch she needs to find a hobby or another line of work
The rule should apply to IAD too. Some folks who think they’re “in the know” have the habit of disclosing too much or confirming/denying info.
Is that Jim Jordan's twin there? A strongly worded letter always works, right?
Illinois State Police want nothing to do with investigating CPD’s officer involved shootings.
It’s laughable that any Chicago politician files a complaint against or about anyone or anything. EVERY Chicago Alderloser is either guilty or hasn’t been caught yet. As for COPA, it’s simple…if they say it’s so, you know it isn’t.
The no discussing investigations rule apparently doesn’t apply to the BIA gossip queen either.
These so called "pro police Alderman" are full of shit. They try to convince the voters by doing theatrics.
Alderman Ray Lopez wants to name a dog park in honor of Ella French. Now that is nice. You know what would be nice also? That you push the city towards funding our pension. I live in his ward. I went to see him and asked him to specifically stand on the floor of city council meeting and propose the city and state fully fund our pension. He gave me a long winded answer.
So brave.
So courageous.
Such huge balls in that sack.
To dare to disagree with the annointed ones.
The immense potencies inspire both awe and wonder.
How any mere mortals could possibly resist the persuasive powers and compelling oratory of this gift to humanity is a mystery rivalling the question:
What, me worry?
He sucks as an Alderman. Lived in his ward which is practically abandoned. He spins people when they confront him about ward issues. Nice guy but not for aldermanic rep., he fakes the funk as pro police and being a former FF.
nick knows what he wrote and said is useless, but this way he will say later at his re-election time that he stood up for the police
According to the yesterday's (April 17th) editorial, the Tribune claims that the police fired 96 shots at Dexter Reed.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/editorial-ariana-molina-shooting-gangs-dexter-reed/
Perhaps someone should set the Tribune straight.
The problem with COPA is that the politicians have given this group a blank check to do whatever they want. These “INVESTIGATORS “ by Illinois State Statutes are not supposed to be conducting these types of investigations. So, you have an unqualified group handling things that are supposed to be handled by state certified peace officers. Anything they do regarding police involved shootings is tainted because they’re not qualified to conduct these investigations and that’s not my personal opinion it’s outlined by state statutes.
If anyone knows please post … what is Andrea Kersten’s background , where is she from and how did she become the head of COPA. In my humble opinion she’s a spiteful woman who hates cops so much she gave Ella French a 3 day suspension after Ella was deceased. I mean seriously, who does shit like that and what did she gain by going to the media and telling them that had Ella been alive she would have taken a suspension? That action should have been her last , because she’s very slanted with these investigations.
Better late than never.
Andrea Kersten looks like someone who should be in the DIE department at Boeing or United.
Chicago has a history of doing whatever it’s politicians want.
Remember May of 1988, Mirth and Girth. Chicago alderman removed the Harold Washington painting from museum in violation of first amendment.
Cost the CITY, 95,000, not the individual alderman.
Do you think a letter to the OIG will do anything to stop a committed, prideful, condescending, social justice warrior like Andrea Kersten from speaking her truth?
I love how everyone plays dumb, like she didn't write the letter, then tip the press to foia it so the completely inappropriate content could hit the papers.
Seems like a calculated action to serve two masters, appear supportive of police, but file complaint only after media attention is diminished.
COPA is another city agency in desperate need of outside law enforcement investigation. Though given its politically-correct progressive agenda, unlikely to occur during Biden administration. COPA is presently shielded from criticism, though its administrators seem mighty comprised, both ethically-speaking, as single-agenda publicity-hound progressives, and in regards to PPP loan fraud, well, apparently prone to overt financial fraud too.
COPA may yet make Dexter the next BLM saint.
No. It’s a step in the right direction. Coppers can really see the negative in anything.
He sucks as an Alderman. Lived in his ward which is practically abandoned. He spins people when they confront him about ward issues. Nice guy but not for aldermanic rep., he fakes the funk as pro police and being a former FF.
He can easily get you an airport spot or mayoral detail position. He’s my friend.
Nick "two city pensions"???
Explain!
COPA doesn't know what a switch is.
Poor Nick! He doesn't know when to hang it up. Why stay around? Collect your pension and go live what left you have of your life left. He really does a crappy job as alderman. No public college prep high school for his residents. Can't get the police beats filled in 16. Can't get the traffic lights fixed. Can't even get the streetlight poles replaced on Irving Park Road in front of St. Pascal's. Either he needs the office to feel important or he is double dipping, collecting fire pension and alderman salary at the same time. Oh, he's a firefighter. Don't criticize him. Any alderman that doesn't fight for his residents, is just crap.
Andrea Kersten is a vicious, biased, deceitful, vengeful and cowardly despot. The perfect "little COPA House Mouse" for the Democrat Socialists and the perfect stooge for Conehead. Her station in the public life in her Kangaroo Court is to create the illusion be fair and impartial. Instead, she is another "quisling" collaborating with the Socialists, radicals and the lapdog media to spread their propaganda and smear police officers.
Say her name, Andrea Kersten, and her association with COPA at every opportunity. She deserves humiliation, scorn and all the shame she has earned in her malevolent actions against the police.
Anonymous said...
According to the yesterday's (April 17th) editorial, the Tribune claims that the police fired 96 shots at Dexter Reed.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/editorial-ariana-molina-shooting-gangs-dexter-reed/
Perhaps someone should set the Tribune straight.
4/18/2024 07:42:00 AM
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The only wat to set the Tribune straight is don't buy the paper and do not support their advertisers.
More riding of the ass on the middle of tthe fence
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Or you could join the ten of thousands of law enforcement officers who have moved to Florida. Governor DeSantis just signed a law which prohibits Civilian Panels from investigating police officers! Certified out of state officers can take a one week class which allows you to obtain Florida Certification. The state will pay for the class and give you $5,000 for moving here. There is no better friend to LEOs than Ron DeSantis
4/18/2024 05:36:00 AM
I disagree. We need checks and balances. I am perfectly fine with civilians investigating police officers who break the law or use excessive force.
What I want is for them to be fair, impartial and follow the rule of law.
I'm about to hit 25 years on the job. Most officers want to do a good job and they do a good job. Some do not deserve to wear that badge and uniform. Some are bad police officers. We need checks and balances.
The problem with COPA is that the politicians have given this group a blank check to do whatever they want. These “INVESTIGATORS “ by Illinois State Statutes are not supposed to be conducting these types of investigations. So, you have an unqualified group handling things that are supposed to be handled by state certified peace officers. Anything they do regarding police involved shootings is tainted because they’re not qualified to conduct these investigations and that’s not my personal opinion it’s outlined by state statutes.
100 percent correct ,COPA shouldn’t be allowed past crime scene tape. Let alone investigate anything , except administrative matters.
You can thank that idiot Taliafero for her being where she is. He pushed her into that spot after the votes were not there. What a disgrace he has become. Nothing like getting screwed over by a former policeman.
all those Palestinians protesters should be sent to Chuck Schumer and jamie raskins homes
they are cop haters and hate the us armed forces
someone should contact the jessee warters shown and have him do a story about andrea kersten and her connections to george soros and obama
Anonymous said...
If anyone knows please post … what is Andrea Kersten’s background , where is she from and how did she become the head of COPA. In my humble opinion she’s a spiteful woman who hates cops so much she gave Ella French a 3 day suspension after Ella was deceased. I mean seriously, who does shit like that and what did she gain by going to the media and telling them that had Ella been alive she would have taken a suspension? That action should have been her last , because she’s very slanted with these investigations.
4/18/2024 07:59:00 AM
You can tell this woman is a devil, a monster and she gets off on it. I agree 100% - after what she did - she should be removed from her position. She did however what the media wants - which is fuel the fire and that is the reason she will not go anywhere. Sad but true
O.T.
D.C. Nieves is the St. Jude Parade Organizer this year. The Parade is being moved back to Michigan Ave. Word is the little guy’s ego is so big that he refuses to speak directly with the Officers making arrangements regarding the route, Gold Star Families, and etc. You’d think he’d humble himself to honor our fallen. No wonder A5 is a mess. Sad!
4/18/2024 02:51:00 AM
This sounds like bullshit. St. Jude will never go back to Michigan Ave. Only "protesters" are allowed to march in the streets downtown.
4/18/2024 07:59:00 AM
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Her bio is on the COPA website. Her academic career was mediocre at best, and she moved right into social services law upon graduation, which is probably some kind of a haven for unremarkable law school grads.
walter slim coleman
may you burn in hell you pos
COPA shouted disbanded. Lady in charge says we will
Look into all cpd policies , rules regulations to see if the officers are guilty of any administrative rules. Hey lady , old boy dexter emptied his weapon wounding one and attempted to murder all five policemen. Yes , even though you dislike police. We have every right to defend ourselves and others from death or great bodily harm.
Fox 🦊 refused to charge west side men for shooting at each other. Said some ghetto nonsense mutual combatants. That’s who crook county elected. Idiots .
Then they ask. What can we do to reduce stress.
End copa, hire 2,000 more police officers
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Nick "Two City Pensions" Sposato? Another do-nothing alderman.
4/18/2024 04:32:00 AM
You are completely full of shit. He moved his CFD pension to the MEABF and will collect one pension. Don't start shit if you don't know what you are talking about.
Anonymous said...
The no discussing investigations rule apparently doesn’t apply to the BIA gossip queen either.
Which one? We have several.
I disagree. We need checks and balances. I am perfectly fine with civilians investigating police officers who break the law or use excessive force.
What I want is for them to be fair, impartial and follow the rule of law.
I'm about to hit 25 years on the job. Most officers want to do a good job and they do a good job. Some do not deserve to wear that badge and uniform. Some are bad police officers. We need checks and balances.
That is what we have IAD/BIA for, we should not be judged by civilians because they do not follow the Law, nor the rules. They have never worked in a beat car, they have never been involved in stressful situations like the police have been in, they do not actually understand what a police officer goes through day after day. All they are doing is Monday morning Quarterbacking every thing a police officer does, so they actually are not qualified to judge us. No one is monitoring COPA's decisions they just do as they please even if it violates our rights. I'm about to hit 28 years on the job. OPS, IPRA played more fair than COPA. COPA was created by LORI and we know what she thinks of the Police. I would hope your view of excessive force is much different than what a civilian would consider excessive force. So, do you really believe we should be monitored by civilians ?
I hate this job, cannot wait to retire and get out of this sh!thole.
What’s wrong with COPA? Those blue haired, nose pierced, Converse Chuck Taylor wearing investigators that show up to the scene of a police shooting have had zero experience in being the police, but will judge what you do.
https://twitter.com/Williamjkelly/status/1781040510896869706/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1781040510896869706¤tTweetUser=Williamjkelly
Do you know when Lightfoot was in charge of cops she wanted and demanded a squad car! Didn't happen.
Anonymous said...
The no discussing investigations rule apparently doesn’t apply to the BIA gossip queen either.
Which one? We have several.
I disagree. We need checks and balances. I am perfectly fine with civilians investigating police officers who break the law or use excessive force.
What I want is for them to be fair, impartial and follow the rule of law.
I'm about to hit 25 years on the job. Most officers want to do a good job and they do a good job. Some do not deserve to wear that badge and uniform. Some are bad police officers. We need checks and balances.
4/18/2024 12:39:00 PM
On what job?
Giving the politicians hand jobs?
Anonymous said...
nick knows what he wrote and said is useless, but this way he will say later at his re-election time that he stood up for the police
4/18/2024 07:33:00 AM
Spot on!!! Sposato has better hours than banker hours. Former worker says he's picked up and driven to his office at 9:30-10a by one of his workers who's sole job is escorting him around. They say Sposato spends most of his time reading the paper, texting, eating, and watching the Channel 9 news or game shows. Jeopardy is on right before quitting time at 4 pm for Sposato. He never misses a photo op, especially for things he wasn't involved in putting together.
Another one of his workers keeps people away from him and is called office nazi by ward residents. She answers the phone like she's at home. "HELLO." Then you have to ask if you called the 38th ward office.
Sposato gave away a brand new school in his ward to Taft HS to get a sweetheart pension deal from Rahm after Taft self inflicted an overcrowding problem. He had a few town hall meetings where he personally gaslit and steamrolled any opposition with CPS insider Jim Dispensa (Patrick Ďaley Thompson campaign manager).
Only 11% of elementary kids in his ward attend Taft and they have to wait until Norwood Park or outside neighborhood kids are accepted for Taft's 7th and 8th grade academic center, IB Program, Navy JROTC program, and Special Education program.
My favorite is he kept collecting donations from restaurants to feed National Guard working the COVID testing center at former Emissions testing spot across the street from Norridge after they were gone. All leftovers went to his office and every day for months it was the Taste of Sposato in his office.
His residents have pleaded with him to press state to get the emissions testing spot reopened as the closest testing spot is in Skokie. Sposato does nothing and says, "That's the state for you."
Sposato's racist rants are all over social nedia.
Move to Florida is right. One detective retired moved to Yulee, FL was a huge overtime whore in 11 and nobody could pick up any OT without him getting offered it first. He's living there with his druggie wife and dodging the Northwestern wrongful conviction lawyers. He made more in OT for the last 15 years of his career than straight pay and pulled in an average of $200K a year in total his last 10 years on the job. Now, he sits in front of his TV all day with his chihuahua and bitches about all shitheads and illegal immigrants down by him after selling his homes in Chicago and Shawana, WI for double his purchase prices.
4/18/2024 02:01:00 PM
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You could do that yourself.
Is Andrea Kersten the one who tipped off Green, trying to stir up the people or folks? If not her, it was someone from her office.
“Complaint” We don’t need no stinking complaints.
Nick Sposato is sincere in his outrage at Andrea Kirsten.
It shouldn't be forgotten that he was one of the few in the city council to strongly oppose her appointment as COPA administrator by Lightfoot, which really pissed her off.
Supt Skelling-head actually took offense of her public statements when he was at a 'news' conference yesterday. Wow.... He basically said she should not discuss a case while it's being investigated. She said that's her job, make it public.....
Hey you all know where they live? Time to call Kersey?
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