Join the Police - for Free!
We don't mean it's free to join - we mean you'll be working for free!
A new class of Chicago police recruits has not been paid since they were hired nearly a month ago, their union told NBC Chicago.
The class of officers, more than 50 in all, has continued their training without pay according to Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, but at least one has said they are considering leaving the force that they so recently joined.
The recruits were hired on May 16, according to the union.
People forget that joining isn't exactly free. You have to quit your previous job, and if you're police, you give them two weeks notice.
then you arrive at the Academy and they give you a list of things you have to buy - uniform(s), gym clothes, gun, equipment, dress uniforms (summer and winter). And you have to buy all this from approved vendors, who aren't charging market prices - they're over-charging a tiny little bit.
All-in-all to join up, you're out-of-pocket a few thousand dollars before you start to see paychecks from the City. Depending on what part of the month you got hired, it could be three weeks. These kids appear to have fallen into that three week gap.
It's also unfortunate that these recruits came on just before a Line of Duty death where they will be utilized as window dressing for an Honors Funeral. That means a full summer uniform in short order and money might be a bit tight, especially after a missed paycheck.
It's one of those things, but it will give the new kids some immediate insight into how much the Department actually cares about you....and that ain't much.
Labels: department issues
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
40 Comments:
Union step up. Reps and staff need to forego their $300 steak dinners for a week or two and lend these kids the money for survival. I wish we could have a go fund me just to help out but this is a dog eat dog department so not many would donate. Oh and almost forgot the most important part, fuck this department.
Amazing.
One tbing we counted on was pay day.
Eventually it will be all of us went getting paid. Let them not pay me and I’m gonna join the protesters.
Our city governmentals define, To Serve and Protect, as: to serve their whims and greeds and to protect them from us revolting peons, aka, taxpayers.
No new classes after the current ones until September also .
does this department realize that there’s 250 job openings for police in Illinois alone, and that it’s 2025 - a time in which it’s a buyers market for anyone that wants this job? how fucking stupid is this place. kids go to isp if you’re not getting paid and you’ve only been here for a month
The Credit Union swoops into the Academy very early on and presses them to take out their very first loan. Used to be $5k max, I don't know what it's up to now. I can't imagine going a month without a paycheck. These are young adults that are just starting to get their financial footing in the world. Not only do they have the financial demands of a first hire they also have their financial responsibilities prior to hire, a family to feed (wife, children, mortgage, utilities, a car payment etc).
Welcome to the CPD!
Only 28 years 11 months more of getting screwed.
250 department are hiring does not mean 250 openings. More like 1000 openings. Departments would hire multiple if they could.
Fuck this place. If you’re not getting paid bounce. It’s not worth it.
They have to do 30 not 29 and a day, because they are tier 2. Tier 3 is NEEDED, but if the current class isn’t getting paid recruiting just got even tougher.
As soon as I realized the department doesn't give a shit about me/us (except for a few chosen ones) it made life easier for me because I returned the favor to them.
Do new teachers go through the same thing?
It would be nice if the credit union fronted the money with no interest.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
Same thing happens in CFD
The credit union doesn't force anyone to do anything. If you don't need the loan, don't take it. You should be thankful someone will loan you anything even if you have shit credit and doesn't make you get on your knees and beg for it. Jeez, some people bitch about everything ..typical.
then you arrive at the Academy and they give you a list of things you have to buy - uniform(s), gym clothes, gun, equipment, dress uniforms (summer and winter). And you have to buy all this from approved vendors, who aren't charging market prices - they're over-charging a tiny little bit.
Although the cargo pants with prepackaged crack cocaine will cost more.
I believe that Chicago is the only big city that does not supply initial uniforms and equipment to recruits.
What’s the latest percentage on their loans?
Welcome to The Chicago Police Department. Now bend over and grab your ankles
On a side note since we're talking about expenses, my mortgage went up almost $300 a month ! Thanks cook county property taxes !!! Fuckers ! I can't wait to leave this county !
This department reminds of police departments like Ford Heights , Harvey and Robbins. When you look at who’s in charge of this city and department you’ll immediately know why it’s so fucked up.
they get to fill out new overtime slips
box 1 = comp time .... box 2 = money...... box 3...... fugetaboutit
Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers:
https://wirepoints.org/pension-change-boon-to-chicago-police-officers-firefighters-but-additional-hit-to-taxpayers-chicago-tribune-yahoo/
Its one of the few agencies in the whole state!
Yes, even the first and sixteenth are gone.
Could the Keesing Bandit possibly donate some slightly-worn---but still very stylish--old uniforms to the Recruits?
What about Recruit Roommates in his pretty little loft?
Cloward Piven strategy ?
Lifelong welfare recipients and non documented illegal migrants got their benefits.
Pension may be gone in 3 years if hiring doesn't change.
Old timers would gladly vote to take away young officers duty availability again, for $100 extra.
If and when the city stops my retirement pay like in Detroit, that's the day I become a hard core criminal. Still young enough to handle business.
Fux the taxpayers ! Pay illegals pay my ass too!
Yep
State law, for. now, says someone gotta pay! Someone needs to sell some azz to make up the difference.....
And remember: You BETTER NOT work a second job !!
Fuck you City if Shit-cago !
Yep, taxes and insurance too !
Let’s not forget the CTA and the post office too.
Fuck the supervisors.
They Moron in charge of payroll is more worried about his ponytail. His screwups continue with no one doing a thing including the union
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