Who Would Want That Job?
Someone noticed that the search for Snelling's replacement is about to hit a big stumbling block:
The search for retiring Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling’s replacement will take place against the backdrop of a highly contested mayoral race.
Ultimately, it’s in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hands to pick Snelling’s successor, with the City Council’s approval. Johnson has not yet declared his intent whether to seek reelection. But if he does run, a public approval rating in the low 30s has him in serious danger of becoming a one-term mayor.
That kind of political uncertainty is likely to discourage candidates from outside Chicago — and even some insiders — from applying for the $284,016-a-year job.
The "public safety committee" or whatever its called has 120 days to find a panel of potential replacements. That means mid-November. By then the mayoral race will be in full swing and Conehead is still polling below 35% with his strongest supporters clocking in at 6%.
It's not looking like a second term is in the cards, so anyone with any real potential to be a meaningful replacement isn't going to be stepping forward for a job that might last all of five or six months.
Which probably means the Department will be stuck with Waller for a while.
Labels: new super
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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Meanwhile, Larry will be pulling in about 200K in pension, while Waller double dips. Not bad from gym teacher to Supe for three years then 200K for life!
ha ha! (ob ref: Nelson )
I identify as a non-binary, gender neutral, flaming liberal, no ammo in my weapon, never passed a promotional test, raging TDS, yes person Officer! To whom do I send my resume?
Waller would be better than some supes we've had in the past.
That web site that supposedly tracks our CR numbers and UofF reports (they don't deserve mention here), shows he's been in the trenches. Yeah, he got some political backing and made friends in high places, but that by itself does not make him our enemy.
Best of luck Chief.
Yes but the ball cap and 5.11's are getting washed as I type this so...
Bring back Beck!
Conehead will go the Joe Biden way……
It has to be a black women
Actually this is good Waller is a class act.
Whoever the next sup is going to be he will lot be liked by the troops.
A new mayor, one deserving of a capital M would be a great start. Why do you think Larry threw in the towel. Stop fucking voting democRAT! Don't the idiots see how this is a bad choice? You keep voting the same way and you keep getting the same results. Now you have a shrine to the most divisive president that we ever had. You say he walked on water....ridiculous. This city can still be salvaged, but not with a democRAT at the wheel. History has proven that.
The union and officers need to get behind Suzanne Mendoza. Retired 2 years ago and leaving for Indiana this is my last election and our entire family is voting for her, she is the best candidate. Officers, get out and vote don't blow it off this is a candidate that supports you. For once don't fail yourselves . Volunteer for her campaign, knock on doors, hand out flyers, do something. In the 90's the police union was the strongest union in the city, it has to be built again but can only happen with your involvement. Take note of the teachers union. The difference between the two of us is they get actively and aggressively involved, you can too and I don't want hear the excuses because we did it in the 90's .
There is ALWAYS someone that is hungry for power, a title and extra pay regardless of how long they will have the position!
Waller did a fantastic job before and will again. Glad he is taking the reins back.
I’ll do it!
Patrolman for almost ten years here. I am willing to serve here. I am reluctant but these are the times that try mens souls. I certainly cant do a worse job than the previous Supes, and I am beholding to no one. My office will be run with common sense and a bend towards law and order. I will immeditely stop all merit promotions, and begin a new system of qualifications based on ability and skills. Promotions will be voluntary and can be rescinded for any reason. All past promotions will be reconsidered for their worth to this department. My staff will also be scandal free at all times. All ass kissers need not apply. I do not care about your ethnic affiliation. LAPA, PAPA, Hellenic or GAPA or Emerald. I will be the insulation between this department and the politicians. No reccomendations for promotion will be taken. I also vow to not seek higher office, and for those who do, I will reccomend resignation. I intend to follow the laws on the books already, and work within the system. I will support ICE and customs and border patrol enforcement, and will place a priority on American citizenship. I will ask that the courts also work with ICE, Homeland security, and any federal law enforcement agency that asks for help. I will put my boots in the ass of tyhe Mass Transit and Airport police. All current supervisors will bill be asked to resign or step down to a lower rank (possibly patrol). The current mayors security detail will immediately be cut in half. It is wasteful and has become an entitlement. Teen takeovers will be met with an equal amount of force necessary to secure our neighborhoods. It is civil unrest and will no longer be tolerated. Any and all involved vehicles will be confiscated and crushed. I will submit my application on my next tour of duty. G-d bless America! And as always, stay safe!
I heard a radio advertisement from the CPD looking for applicants for the job saying you can take the employment test online WTF
If you get an employment contract and get removed without cause hopefully you will have negotiated a good severance package. So why not, take the money and run.
I’ll bet you could not pass it.
You got that right.
I’m not serving you shit and calling it pancakes…!!
To the previous poster stating the FOP was the strongest in the city in the 90s. That is totally false not sure where u got that from. The FOP has been a paper tiger since the beginning. It could be a much stronger union if everyone voted and perhaps got more involved politically but neither one has ever happened. I dont know the exact voter participation for CPD but logic would suggest it mirrors how active coppers vote in FOP president elections which traditionally is dismal.
Waller is everyone’s enemy unless you rolled around with him in da sack or on the street - if you know what I mean. Look for the return of some old school thug bosses coming back soon.
Waller’s first order of business to bring back BARZ as a Civilian Deputy Director and take his spot while Waller is now the interim.
That’s why Barz initiated the lawsuit because he knew this was coming. He must have some heavy shit on Fred to make him do this.
1) Waller will have Barz removed from the ineligible list and will be rehired.
2) Barz will return as Deputy Director to replace Waller (this was posted last month here)
3) Waller will now stack all of his inept cronies in key positions to ensure the continuation of the Nepotism
4) Nationwide Sham Search for new Superintendent will be exhausted and Fred will steer the ship until after the election.
5) Mayor will promote someone from within based off Waller’s “expertise” of being a 20 year Gang Investigations Sgt., his meteoric rise to Commander after 8 days as a meritorios Lt., couple years as a Commander in the scandalous 002nd District, 2 months as Area 2 Deputy Chief, complete disaster reign as Chief of Patrol and most importantly his and his family’s affiliation with the “Southside” GD’s.
Waller did a fantastic job? Are you fucking kidding?
You have bo time on the job kid. Come back to us us you hit 11.2 years.
Hahaha. Then you woke up in neverneverland you goof.
This is Chicago and your fair tale is not “Da Chicago Way”….
Waller is a corrupt POS
I like Danielle Carter, the let’s go red lady. She’s sassy
I refuse to vote for any machine appointed people. They have done NOTHING for us
Waller’s first move will be to havre his son and Hilliard’s son’s investigations properly (wink) completed so that they can immediately be reinstated and meritoriously promoted.
Only in Chicago!
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/10/03/cops-accused-ppp-fraud-domestic-violence-sons-former-chicago-police-superintendents
Waller’s not in the best of health, hopefully he gets a chance to spend some of his ill gotten gains….
You mean classless don’t you?
LMFAO
Waller is as corrupt as they come. He will further ruin this job with more political forthcoming appointments. Nothing new to see here.
Seiser for Mayor or Supe. LETS GO !!!
The only thing that matters is the the next sup is black. That's what's important, nothing else. What did Ed "suck" my Johnson say, its our time now.
as usual the new supe will say that he/she/it/that/ they - them has a plan to serve the inner yoots with more free job offers, more investments. more free programs, more high school diplomas they can't read,,etc,,etc
The assumption is that there will be an election. King Conehead is issuing Executive Orders, creating new government departments without any oversight and entering into agreements for parking meters without any input or oversight from the City Council. King Conehead’s next step is to cancel elections and declare himself Dictator for Life
Do you have any experience as a gym teacher?
Police Superintendent should become an elected position free from bonehead mayor influence!
Are you kidding me? Cops get out to vote? They are too busy whining to get their asses to the polls. If there was any way to legitimately track this, it would be quite embarrassing.
So that’s how so many of the dumb rookies passed the entrance exam.
Why did Gene Roy just pop into my head?
Why even have a test. Just come on in.
Don't need one you're hired
A5 Lt Mechanic is looking for a new spot upon being dumped any day now. Let’s also get a round of applause for the hard charging ugly broads there with those false plates
A female from outside the cpd will be the next superintendent
There are a ton of failed chiefs out there like Acevedo and Mr. Steroids from Minneapolis willing to out their hat in the ring. In fact, I think they’re all in a circuit going from city to city with their ineptitude.
We are talking about Pritzker, right
Nice except for what you'd do with the mayors detail. Eviscerate that!
Barack.
She wants to have a "come to Jesus" moment with the four major city pension funds If she is elected as mayor. This would involve pension benefit reductions. She said the financial wolf is at the city's door. I can't support that.
you can't be serious!?
Also, abolish the tactical teams. Patrol needs the manpower.
That puts you at the head of the line! Isnt DEI grand?
Ill be retired and living in the southwest long before they appoiint the next Stupidintendant. I really couldnt care less.
They can strike we can’t. It’s a simple as that. If they couldn’t strike, no one would care how aggressive they got, they wouldn’t be able to pull 95% of the shit they do and they’d instantly lose almost all of their power. Police do need to get more involved, it’s embarrassing how many don’t even vote, but to act like CTU has all this power simply because they’re involved is a wild oversimplification. They certainly are involved, far more than us, but that’s not why they have all the power. Plus, being associated with police is a cancer for politicians in this city/county/state. If a person is endorsed by the FOP, they will probably end up losing votes when it’s all said and done. There’s only about 11,000 chicago cops, of which, let’s say, 7000 vote. Include the families, granting they are pro police and not leftists, let’s say 14,000 voted. It’s an insignificant voting group. We are insignificant in politics by sheer numbers. Even if you argue the numbers, fine, double it, triple it, it doesn’t matter. In the 90s, people liked the police by and large. Today, most of the citizens of chicago hate us. I don’t buy “most chicagoans support the police” they don’t. We are hated by over 50% of the citizens. None of this is an excuse to not vote and not get involved, I’m simply arguing your reasoning behind why the CTU is powerful and we aren’t is way oversimplified. But your overall point of so many uninvolved cops need to start acting like adults and at least vote, is more than fair.
Merit promotions are an abomination. Remove that and the subject matter experts giving the test to cheaters. How about the best person for the job? I know that is a foreign concept for the DEI crowd, but lets try that for a decade and see how it affects crime in Chicago.
Knew Freddy from the old 006th Diistrict in 80s and early 90s. YES. He was definitely in the trenches with us! Helluva a copper! What up Freddy? Good luck!
Good for you Freddy. 006.
Waller is a big fan of the baseball caps. They should be back soon.
alderman are pushing an ordinance to allow Lurry to continue to wear the crown hat after hes gone.
At least run for FOP president. You have my vote already
Or you can go to the Obama liebarry...
Almost ten years! You’re still wet behind the ears son! You ain’t got nothing kid……
Well grab your ankles and assume the position son.
Must be nice to have a CHINAMAN......
100000%!!!
I don't care who's the super, don't care who's the chief, deputy, commander, nor captain. All I care about is my direct supervisors and my baseball cap coming back.
I couldn't compromise my integrity to be someone's puppet to fill a narrative that I don't believe in.
The perfect candidate for this position is Leo Schmitz. I know he has a reputation as a self-promoter, but hear me out.
Leo spent over 20 years with our department during a time when things ran as smoothly as possible—with structure, pride, decorum, and, most importantly, strong morale. He later left to become Director of the Illinois State Police, where he implemented CPD strategies and policies while also learning from ISP’s approach.
After his time with the State Police, Leo became Chief of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police. Once again, he brought in strategies from CPD and ISP, while also gaining valuable insight from the Sheriff’s Office. After several years there, he moved on to serve as Deputy Director of the FBI. In that role, he continued applying what he had learned from CPD, ISP, and CCSP, while also gaining a deep understanding of federal law enforcement strategies and policies.
As you can see, Leo has accumulated experience across some of the largest and most complex law enforcement agencies in the country—a major city department, a large county agency, a state police organization, and now a federal agency. No two agencies operate the same way, and each has its strengths. Simply being part of those environments allows you to absorb and refine best practices.
In many ways, Leo’s career mirrors Bruce Lee’s philosophy in martial arts: study everything, keep what works, and discard what doesn’t. That’s how Lee created Jeet Kune Do—an evolving system built on effectiveness. Leo has done something similar in law enforcement.
How many people have led at the highest levels in city, county, state, and federal law enforcement? Leo has nothing to lose. He has always wanted to be Superintendent of CPD, and he could step in with immediate, practical knowledge drawn from every agency he has led. He has the ability to put this department back on track in a relatively short time, regardless of political pressure.
Yes, Leo likes recognition and will likely take credit for success—but from what I’ve seen, he also makes sure the people who contribute to that success are recognized. He cares about his people and genuinely loves the job. I believe he could raise morale quickly.
With my 31 years on the job, I could be wrong—but this is how I see it playing out. Leo could come full circle, achieve the position he has always wanted, and eventually retire knowing he left CPD better than he found it.
Real tough guy, hard charger here. Watch out fellas! How’s that desk treating you?
12:53:11……100%
Waller was on the do not hire list when he pulled the plug because of an open beef. Now he is going to be temporarily sitting in the big boy chair. How did he get off the list. Can all the other coppers on this list get the same treatment.
Hard NO on Mendoza. Going with Stanton.
I'd sign a five year contract. You want to let me go you still pay me.
I like to picture the next superintendent in a tuxedo T-shirt because it says I want to be formal, but I’m here to party. Cause I like to party so I like my superintendent to party too.
I was told by a reliable source that Michelle Obama is gonna be the next superintendent
Ridiculous...waaay to long to read!
2:47:17…….It only hurts if you give a fuck. Take that $$$ in every dealing you have with Shitcago and blow out asap. I bet you’re one of those guys who couldn’t figure out how to get off a beat car for 29 years.
Also forgot to mention that my pronouns are listed in my Bio
The two full backs? 😂
He runs it!!!!
Agreed! Get rid of merit!
LEO, it’s time to hang up the empty holster. Give it up already.
They never are.
Well said and a beautiful idea. The fact that he is working in the Trump FBI probably hurts him in a bid for Chicago, however. But he would be a breath of fresh air.
Leo would be the best choice amongst whoever else the mayor may want. Unfortunately, I believe the reality is that Leo is white, will fight crime and enjoys being the Police. The mayor only hires blacks, per his own admission, likes criminals and hates the Police.
Actually, that’s a great idea!
I met him when he was still with CCSPD. He was incredibly humble and welcoming. Heard nothing but great things from those who served under him in CPD and ISP. He’s be my number 1 pick.
Get that Blue Ribbon Panel going. I have a nomination for the useless position, and she is not an outsider. Yes, Granny Clampet! Now the chief in New Orleans. I think the never-police, experienced status climber would be perfect. White female, older and would cement the limo liberals for sure, looking harmless to the Community. Question: Does her appearance command respect? She is perfect.
He would definitely have the balls to do the job
It’s adorable seeing all these adults who still actually believe voting makes a difference.
That's the problem: if it's not you, no one cares, but we need to learn to reach back and help the next generation.
Great idea!!💯
He has the ability to put this department back on track in a relatively short time, regardless of political pressure......wrong...
A big problem is the CIT order coupled with the Use of force. Those order are not changing significantly and as such Chicago Police are weaklings that can't run after or drive after bad guys.
Thanks for that Leo.
Leo is very happy in his new position, and I don't think he would
leave it to become Supt. Also, Leo is too old for the position.
Worked for Leo in the late 2000's. Hes a great boss to have. Problem is that CPD cant teach themselves to separate fact and urban myth. They listen to and propogate rumors that have Zero merit. For all the naysayers, I say, ..."How about a nice cup of Shut the Fuck up!"
was that Leo or his wife, nice post jajajabwahaha wasn't Leo merit all the way??
Leo the lion
waller is an idiot n a goof but he is our goof
Sorry buddy. She’s carrying the water to blow up the pension. We go through this shit every ten years before the decade turns. ‘28 will have a constitutional amendment referendum like ‘18 did. They want our money to give to CTU and illegal aliens. Notice she only wants a hard talk about the 4 city funds? Not a fuckin peep about CTU. Or any of the other shit they blow money………Hard No on Mendoza.
You already had one. Isn't it the wise latinas turn?
All you boomers don’t know about anything sit on your couch and do a puzzle. You can’t cheat because it’s online it’s proctered not sure if you know what that means idiots
All you have to do is look stuff up. Stacy Gates chairs United Working Families, which is a grassroots political organization. CTU is more than a union; they are a political powerhouse. The issue is simple: Jcat's use of our union to gain favors for himself is the problem. Vallas lost the Lakefront white Democrats by associating himself with Jtheif.
Wallers take home car parked way back in his driveway a lot.
If nominated, I will not run. If elected I will not serve.
I tried suggesting that the GenZ's dont elect a socialist mayor who loves Illegals more than American citizens. Thats as far as I reach back. Good luck kids...your going to need it.
rick flair for next cpd super in ten dent , he humble , forced to take merit promotions.
Or a new list for merit before every class
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