Thursday, June 30, 2016

No "Right" to Mayoral Detail

  • A federal judge found no politics at play Wednesday in the selection of Rahm Emanuel’s security detail after he became mayor in 2011.

    U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber’s ruling ended a bench trial that lasted a little more than a week. He found that a group of former bodyguards to ex-Mayor Richard M. Daley “failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence” that they were removed from the mayoral detail because they sat on the bench during the 2011 campaign.

    The judge also found that then-interim Police Supt. Terry Hillard and Cmdr. Brian Thompson were not motivated by politics when they detailed and appointed officers who volunteered on Emanuel’s campaign to plum security specialist jobs protecting the new mayor.
::cough cough bullshit cough cough::

Everything is politics where the mayoral detail is concerned. Everything. And everyone knows it.

But the judge can't say that - that might be improper. But the fact is, a cop isn't entitled to that spot any more than we're entitled to be Superintendent. We'd be way better (and way cheaper) than the current tool in charge, but we aren't connected. And if your guy decides it's time to go, you better get your favors before he's gone.

So the judge said what he had to say to make it pretty, but did what had to be done to reinforce the lesson that Clout Rules the Roost.

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36 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cmon, ive been dumped!!! Deal with it!

6/30/2016 12:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's not a biddable spot. New regime, new phone calls. Cush gigs don't last forever. You had a good run. It ended. Get over it.

6/30/2016 12:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just a bunch of silly assholes grasping at straws.
Hey dickweeds , you were just connected , not talented professionals .
Now go handle the accident with the burglary stacked behind it .
Welcome to patrol .

6/30/2016 12:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The judge admitted that the detail (and all the $$$ and benefits) were given out to people that performed partisan political activities for Rahm Emanuel? That isn't bribery and payoffs?

Is Chitcago that corrupt, that they do not even recognize the crime and corruption?

6/30/2016 12:56:00 AM  
Anonymous 29 and a day said...

I know their lawyer He loves to sue police Glad they lost

6/30/2016 01:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was a detail that lasted over 20 years. You made out like bandits, now take your ball a go home, you crybabies!!

6/30/2016 01:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beat car bitch

6/30/2016 02:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They got their original spots due to politics and then they lost those same spots due to politics.
Live by the sword, die by the sword.
Man up you pansies.

6/30/2016 03:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ahh poor babies. Now go write a parker Piggott.

6/30/2016 04:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Clout cheating what's the difference? rahm is an accomplished liar!

6/30/2016 05:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know their lawyer He loves to sue police Glad they lost

6/30/2016 01:16:00 AM


Now these Bozos have given him an experts view of how the Department works. Dumb as they are, they are still coppers who have now helped this bottom dwelling lawyer gain insight and information on our Department. The next officer sued by him will be the worse for it.

They have co-operated with the enemy. These coppers should be remembered and treated as such.

6/30/2016 05:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't have time or money to contribute to a politician...nor do I have time or desire to have sex of any kind with any white shirt...is there an alternate alternative way to a cush spot or promotion??? (please don't say apply via a NOJO to get in applicant pool or study hard for test others have the answers to-- am hoping for something along the lines of a game of chance or skill, like at a carnival)

6/30/2016 06:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd be embarrassed as a man to even sue. Grow up and do your job!

6/30/2016 06:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No mushroom caps for Danny.

6/30/2016 07:40:00 AM  
Blogger The Keesing Bandit said...

"...they made out like bandits..."

You don't know how to make out unless you're with this Bandit.

Now, kees me you fool!!!!

6/30/2016 07:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
It was a detail that lasted over 20 years. You made out like bandits, now take your ball a go home, you crybabies!!

6/30/2016 01:42:00 AM

Correct on almost all levels. All the mayor details lost their spots when a new Mayor was elected. Just look at Harold's detail when the liberal Irish fuck took officer. All were sent to midnights in 002, 007, and other messed up districts. The main point, all were black and they did not file a suit. That would have told you this Daily detail suit was a waste of time.

6/30/2016 08:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


The judge admitted that the detail (and all the $$$ and benefits) were given out to people that performed partisan political activities for Rahm Emanuel? That isn't bribery and payoffs?


And WE are the ones who have to take an "ethics" test every year. This country needs a reset.

6/30/2016 08:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They still get sergeants pension and make unlimited overtime, wait Kenny Hauser Mike Lappe talked to you awhile ago you said this was wrong civil service rank like fire did what happened? Did you get the "magic Ticket" American Idol style? What about that pesky 60 million given to daleys family venture d/v urban reality poof it's gone! Are the feds investigating yet? Kenny your pulling a huge salary how do you allow our money to freely be given away? Kenny again that 550 million payment not paid into pension fund by rahm even though he raised taxes whats going on? We know you say "I don't read the blog" but like all of 35th street gold star kids that deny reading you all do go ahead and answer what are you scared of?

6/30/2016 08:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Time to take away the higher pay which is pensionable .

6/30/2016 08:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The judge admitted that the detail (and all the $$$ and benefits) were given out to people that performed partisan political activities for Rahm Emanuel? That isn't bribery and payoffs? How about a blatant violation of the Shakman decree?

6/30/2016 09:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If you had the call you were on it! Not political come on mayor stop lying! It is a great cake detail sergeants pay, lots of easy overtime, nice vehicles to drive,gas card, extra duty allowance,sergeants pension if i had the call believe me even though no fan of rahm "show me the money!" Also if your on that detail you need something done from any department the commissioners kiss your feet and it is done same day,tree trim,sewers anything immediately accomplished!

6/30/2016 09:20:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Shame on all of you.....butlers for a man who doesnt think you are worth a 1% pay raise....all for a few extra bucks.

6/30/2016 09:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

now dump the current city hall groupies and put in a set of civilians!

man the beat cars and rapid response cars!!

6/30/2016 10:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cry fuckin babies

6/30/2016 10:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lienenweber is a typical Republicrat combine judge who is in bed with the dems and especially Rahms near north side Jewish buddies. I was personally screwed by him in a suit against the state for whistleblowing. He is sickening and Rahm wins again.

6/30/2016 10:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Investigate the canine unit at the airport and their sgt.

6/30/2016 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

These guys are Cry Babies from the start. I knew one of them when he had another Anointed Job at Mass Transit, Unit # 701; he was a DOG in 701! So now he is complaining about losing another do nothing job? Send their asses to the Watches in 003,004,005, 006, 007, 011 or 015. Let them learn to be cops, instead of Flunky Gophers! Baby"G"

6/30/2016 11:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The detail was made up for by people who were pro - Sam Roti or pro - Jim Keating . There were two distinct camps . Sam was dumped by the mayor for making someone meritoriously who had been on the detail and left and allegedly had taken money for it . This was a big no no with Richie . He then strong armed a businessman from Bridgeport for money to pay gambling debts . After that he threatened the owner to leave him alone . Terri Hilliard and Jim Keating decided who would stay or not . Brian Thompson was had run Jim Carlo's team was
Selected because he had experience with running one team and was African - American . Anyone who had any allegiance to " Fat Sammy "
Were out ! Politics Chicago style !

6/30/2016 01:02:00 PM  
Blogger The Song Remains The Same said...

I was dumped once upon a time.
I'm gonna guess at any given time at least 75% of this department has been dumped from one spot or another.

6/30/2016 03:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Quit your crying, clout got you there and clout got you launched...

6/30/2016 07:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wondering what are qualifications for that position? How do you apply?

6/30/2016 10:17:00 PM  
Anonymous IN THE KNOW said...

Anonymous said:
........
Hey dickweeds , you were just connected , not talented professionals.....

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That sums up a LOT of people's careers in CPD.

Truer words were never spoken.


7/01/2016 12:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Listen this is a detail just like any other detail unit, you can be removed any time and for no reason. These guys should have known better.

7/01/2016 08:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

72 to 46

just saw the June 16 as compared to JUne 15 homicide #'s


keeping it real

7/01/2016 09:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Funny how the unspoken truth of mayoral detail is known by all but the code of silence is never acknowledged.

7/02/2016 12:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is nothing new. We've had department members 'suing' to keep the status quo in regard to cloutorious positions since the promotion of Fred Rice to the position of Superintendent of Police. Those folks that sued him didn't win either.

7/02/2016 06:36:00 AM  

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