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Taking it easy today. Enjoying the hours with the kids off school.
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Open post in the meantime.
Election coverage tomorrow.
Open post in the meantime.
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posted by SCC at 12:33 AM
Monday, February 21, 2011
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134 Comments:
How bout the douchebag on the Emanuel commercial. "Look at my boots. Steel toes. The working man is for Rahm." Fucking douche.
Heads up for possible communications problems -- there have been a couple of Chicago TV stations off-air/intermittent tonight, my computer's been acting up a bit, and I heard some long-distance "skip" on at least one of the zones tonight.
Huge solar flare jams radio, satellite signals: NASA
– Thu Feb 17, 7:45 am ET
"WASHINGTON (AFP) – A powerful solar eruption that triggered a huge geomagnetic storm has disturbed radio communications and could disrupt electrical power grids, radio and satellite communication in the next days, NASA said.
"A strong wave of charged plasma particles emanating from the Jupiter-sized sun spot, the most powerful seen in four years, has already disrupted radio communication in southern China.
"The Class X flash -- the largest such category -- erupted at 0156 GMT Tuesday, according to the US space agency.
"X-class flares are the most powerful of all solar events that can trigger radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms," disturbing telecommunications and electric grids, NASA said Wednesday.
"Geomagnetic storms usually last 24 to 48 hours -- but some could last for many days, read a statement from the US National Weather Service.
"Ground to air, ship to shore, short-wave broadcast and amateur radio are vulnerable to disruption during geomagnetic storms. Navigation systems like GPS can also be adversely affected."
http://news.yahoo.com
/s/afp/20110217/sc_afp/
usastronomy
telecomnasachina_
20110217124540
Space weather could wreak havoc in gadget-driven world
Kerry Sheridan – Sun Feb 20, 10:25 am ET
"WASHINGTON (AFP) – A geomagnetic space storm sparked by a solar eruption like the one that flared toward Earth Tuesday is bound to strike again and could wreak havoc across the gadget-happy modern world, experts say.
"Contemporary society is increasingly vulnerable to space weather because of our dependence on satellite systems for synchronizing computers, airline navigation, telecommunications networks and other electronic devices.
"A potent solar storm could disrupt these technologies, scorch satellites, crash stock markets and cause power outages that last weeks or months, experts said Saturday at the American Association for the Advancement of Science's annual meeting.
"The situation will only get more dire because the solar cycle is heading into a period of more intense activity in the coming 11 years.
"This is not a matter of if, it is simply a matter of when and how big," said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator Jane Lubchenco.
"The last time we had a maximum in the solar cycle, about 10 years ago, the world was a very different place. Cell phones are now ubiquitous; they were certainly around (before) but we didn't rely on them for so many different things," she said.
"The experts admitted that currently, little that can be done to predict such a storm, much less shield the world's electrical grid by doing anything other shutting off power to some of the vulnerable areas until the danger passes...."
http://news.yahoo.com
/s/afp/usastronomyspace
telecomweather
You may have mentioned this, but I just noticed Ray-Ray's Policy Goof link is no longer on the Bureau sites page. We all knew it was going to be disbanded when the Sup came anyway. And now KB is detailed to Intelligence, she is so awesome.
I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer. Last time I checked, that trespassing on somebody's property witht he intent to steal somebody elses property = A Crime. He then rannnnn away on foot when confronted by the officers relative. Is Pope that heavy that not a single news channel or station wants to report this factual story?
Since this is open post...
You know those labels you categorize the posts with? Sarcasm AND Silliness, We Got Nothing, etc?
I think you should add one called "Who Cares".
Rapist hit by a train: Filed under "Who Cares".
It seems like it would be used.
Planet Could Be 'Unrecognizable' By 2050, Experts Say
Sun Feb 20, 3:05 pm ET
"WASHINGTON (AFP) – A growing, more affluent population competing for ever scarcer resources could make for an "unrecognizable" world by 2050, researchers warned at a major US science conference Sunday.
"The United Nations has predicted the global population will reach seven billion this year, and climb to nine billion by 2050, "with almost all of the growth occurring in poor countries, particularly Africa and South Asia"
To feed all those mouths, "we will need to produce as much food in the next 40 years as we have in the last 8,000." said Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
"By 2050 we will not have a planet left that is recognizable" if current trends continue, Clay said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/
afp/20110220/ts_afp/science
uspopulationfood
SCC, I was contacted by a member of Mike Ceriale's family and was asked to get this info out. If at all possible could you please give this it's own post....thanks
Tony Ceriale, father of slain Chicago police officer Michael Ceriale has passed away. A small service will be held at
Simkins Funeral Home
6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 847.965.2500
Tues, Feb. 22nd
3pm-8pm
john i hope you win on tuesday.
how did the "gold braid bill" come about?
Tomorrow - Get out to vote. Talk to your friends and family. Get them to go vote.
Exercise the rights the men and women in our military have fought and died for.
Of course if you are a Rham supporter, feel free to stay home. The Trib says he is going to win without your vote.
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The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
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"Space weather could wreak havoc in gadget-driven world
Kerry Sheridan – Sun Feb 20, 10:25 am ET
"WASHINGTON (AFP) – A geomagnetic space storm sparked by a solar eruption like the one that flared toward Earth Tuesday is bound to strike again and could wreak havoc across the gadget-happy modern world, experts say.:
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My tin foil helmet will protect me.
Anonymous said...
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
In general, I would not recommend being the ticket writing police on your own block. Go see the beat guys and talk to them face to face, preferably on duty.
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
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You can do it, but you better be right and not harrassing someone. If the cars are illegal (I don't know what >you< call illegal), no problem. If it's some pimpy 'been parked here a couple days without moving it', you'll find yourself with a problem.
There was a time, when I was in a unit, that I signed out a book at the district, so I could write hydrant parkers in front of my parents' house. It was a pain for the busy district guys to constantly come out, so they were happy. And I solved the problem pretty quick, because nobody wanted that hundred dollar ticket a second time, so they stopped blocking the hydrant within a couple of weeks.
One caveat: sorry, but nobody has a 'right' to park directly in front of their house. If that's your only motivation, you'll need to adjust.
I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer. Last time I checked, that trespassing on somebody's property witht he intent to steal somebody elses property = A Crime. He then rannnnn away on foot when confronted by the officers relative. Is Pope that heavy that not a single news channel or station wants to report this factual story?
2/21/2011 01:17:00 AM
How about the 23rd ward where they have one of zalewski's precinct captains on video stealing anna goral signs(check out youtube/23rd ward theft). Of course zalewski knows nothing about this but one of his high priced attorneys happens to show up in court and demands a continuence until the 26th of february, you know, AFTER the election. Not a peep out of the media who were informed of the arrest yet it was top story news for days when paraica did it. I guess if it's against any of the daley/rahm supporters it gets buried like it never happened
Speaking of manpower! Can anyone tell me why the area 3 deputy chief still has 4 P.O.'s assigned to his office even though that order came out to have only two officers. Remember that order was released at least a month ago. I guess Deputy Rottner can have anything he wants. The two year wonder officer C.A. who was on days in 023 is still there along with 3 other P.O.'s. Clean them out and that is two more officers hitting the street!
2/20/2011 11:40:00 AM
The same shit goes on in Area 4. There is a P.O. from 012 that reports to work everyday at the A/4 D.C.'s office but she is on the A & A's in 012. She was detailed to the D.C.'s office before manpower cuts. It's all just a paper shuffle. I'm sure there are more.
If they're legally parked and properly licensed, no.
Thank you officers for keeping my family safe and serving this city.God Bless you. You are under appreciated. Only when one is a victim do you understand just what the police have to go through everyday
Anonymous said...
Heads up for possible communications problems -- there have been a couple of Chicago TV stations off-air/intermittent tonight...
2/21/2011 12:49:00 AM
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No big deal. Just Rahm using his friend Obama's FCC and military to screw up Chico's TV commercials.
Anonymous said...
"I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer."
2/21/2011 01:17:00 AM
These things go on so often, the msm isn't interested. Here's another one from a blog in the 46th Ward:
http://www.uptownupdate.com/2011/02/gee-i-dont-have-any-idea-whos-harassing.html
Another snow storm on Thurs into Friday. Arrrrrgggg!!!
03:40, the Gold Braid bill was pushed by the city (Jane Byrne)as a quid pro quo benefitting the heavy, at the time the retirement age was dropped from 55 to 50 in 1982. Prior to that, exempts retired with their career service pension. They wore suits, worked a 3 hour day, made more connections,and got a car....those were the bones. Actually, they were not as obnoxious as the current breed of exempt who likes to wear BDUs and combat boots on faux-crime fighting nights. You never saw the old guys and they never fucked with you unless you crossed their paths. Most exempts were Captains back in the day and got a Captains pension.
This is a huge burden to the fund, especially with the explosion of bullshit Goldstar spots under the last two Supes....but like most other things, Daley is most to blame. They could have created NONE of these Goldstar spots without his OK.
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
I know I wouldn't do anything off-duty. Asking the beat cop to write the abandoned tow seems like the best way to go.
Is Pope that heavy that not a single news channel or station wants to report this factual story?
2/21/2011 01:17:00 AM
he's that light.
2/21/2011 02:50:00 AM
not to worry, the earth is a self-cleaning oven.
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
I have kept a book of parkers with me for some time and have written them all over the city...just be sure to turn in the original in the district you drew the book from.
Enyoy the time with the kids. You deserve it.
How about posting this link. The picture is priceless. Rahm at his finest.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/3896814-505/mayoral-candidates-tout-extracurricular-activities-for-cps-students.html
Vote against any candidate who is sympathetic to "Sanctuary City". It is killing this City with it's costs and crime.
Don't vote for a candidate just because he used to wear a blue shirt. Ed Burke did and he is one of the worst things to happen to this Department. Look for similarities.
Planet Could Be 'Unrecognizable' By 2050, Experts Say
Sun Feb 20, 3:05 pm ET
"WASHINGTON (AFP) –................
(snip)"The United Nations has predicted the global population will reach seven billion this year, and climb to nine billion by 2050, "with almost all of the growth occurring in poor countries, particularly Africa and South Asia"......(snip(
2/21/2011 02:50:00 AM
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Sounds like the south and west sides and Pilsen....all they do is drink, fuck and make babies, and expect others to pay for them or bail them out.
How bout the douchebag on the Emanuel commercial. "Look at my boots. Steel toes. The working man is for Rahm." Fucking douche.
LOL !!!!!! I was thinking the same thing !!!!!
To 5:26am: Let the on duty, district guys do it. Many coppers have been jammed up by vindictive neighbors with CR numbers over stuff like that.
Only do police stuff when it is imperative to save you and yours.
Otherwise, be a good witness. Yaking Police Action can be as much (or as little) as calling 911.
U NEED TO ASK IF U CAN RIGHT TICKETS IN FRONT OF UR HOUSE?
hmmm OF COURSE U CAN ON OR OFF DUTY AND IN ANY DISTRICT.
MY FAVORITE IS DUM AssES BLOCKING THE ALLEY WHILE IM IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES.
I RECOMMEND U DONT LET THEM SEE U RIGHT IT AND UR NAME AND BADGE SHOULD BE SMEARED BY WATER.
JUST A TIP/.
TO ILLEGAL PARKING
there are some prolific ticket writers in 008 on 1st watch....just call sometimes we have some down time...happy to oblige fellow officers...:)
If you are a police officer and you have a ticket book, you can write a ticket anywhere in Chicago. Be advised, it isn't always a good idea to write your neighbors. You have to sign your name, your star, and your unit on the citation.
Been watching the news lately? The Middle East, Wisconsin, Our Borders to the south, the economy. The Revolution is brewing, get ready.
Last night there was a power outage which affected the 008th District. As it should, the emergency generator kicked on....but only for 5 minutes, then it shut down. For the next hour, the building had no power at all. Building maintenance showed up (after the power was restored) and declared the genetator broken.
An almost new building built with a faulty generator.
We are so screwed if something really happens.
Funny, listening to news this morning and heard topic again about Rahm replacing Burke on the finance committee... LMFAO... for those of you idiots that are considering Rahm because of the security detail issue, I have to ask, who would you rather have making the decisions on what they are paying and what they arent.. Burke or Rahm.... go ahead and vote for Rahm.. thought you had to chase your money now, see had bad things will get if Rahm has control..
There wil be enough food in 2050 but
it will be so damm expensive that
very few can afford it.
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
I have done it to date without any problems. The way i see it, you are still the police tho you are not in uniform. Tho you may want to choose your off duty battles wisely. There is no harm in writing a vehicle for being illegally parked, but be prepared for retribution if the person gets pissed seeing you issue that ticket.
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
I was told that because the department is now using activity to determine weather or not a person gets special that a fax or order came out allowing off duty personnel to now write parkers. I don't know if that is true or not, but the person who told me is pretty reliable.
Anonymous said...
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
It might be a good idea to explain why they are "illegal."
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
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I 've had similar problems in the past with cars blocking my garage and not moving when i'd arrived or was on my way out. I asked a sprvsr if it would be appropiate to write a ticket myself and their reply to me was -- if you saw something illegal going on would you take action? As long as it's not personal on lets say a neighbor that you're writing constantly then it would be ok.... you're taking action and if it means writing a ticket for an illegally parked vehicle you can. would i do it? absolutely
have i done it? yep
will i do it now? in todays department where they look to hang you over BS, nope. To much bs and dont want to bring attention to myself over bs
GOOD LUCK
Look at what is happening in Wisconsin..
Union Busting.
Who here still wishes the republican would have won the governor’s spot.
I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer. Last time I checked, that trespassing on somebody's property witht he intent to steal somebody elses property = A Crime. He then rannnnn away on foot when confronted by the officers relative. Is Pope that heavy that not a single news channel or station wants to report this factual story?
2/21/2011 01:17:00 AM
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Wow...that's all you got? I'm guessing the news media doesn't care, cause I know I don't give a damn after reading your tale of woe.
Anonymous said...
How bout the douchebag on the Emanuel commercial. "Look at my boots. Steel toes. The working man is for Rahm." Fucking douche.
2/21/2011 12:47:00 AM
And the accent makes him sound like he stepped out of an east coast gangster movie.
"Look at my boots. Steel toes." (And I'll use them to kick your freak'n ass if you don't vote for the tiny dancer!)
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house
To 0556 post:
OMG my neighbors love to invite their friends and family over and inevitably they end up parking their hoopties in front of my house blocking my driveway for days! During the blizzard not one of them helped me clear the snow for parking but they each did their own (and most of them are the police). Now I sprinkle birdseed on the grass or on their cars so at least they'll have lovely parting gifts! 311/911 what a joke.
You're a police officer, you can write tickets. Be prepared for the backlash from the cars you wrote tickets on though. If the neighbors know you're the police then realize it's not to difficult to figure out that you are the one that wrote them. Get ready for a keyed car, broken windows, flattened tires, etc. Not saying it's write, but of they're ignorant enough to park in a space you cleaned, they're ignorant enough to do damage to your property. But yes, your patch says Chicago police so you can write them.
"I am sitting there showering, naked as a jaybird, and here comes Rahm Emanuel, not even with a towel . . . his finger in my chest, yelling at me because I wasn't going to vote for the president's budget," Massa said. "You know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?"
VOTE CHICO ! ! !
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
Define "illegal cars"?
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A powerful solar eruption that triggered a huge geomagnetic storm has disturbed radio communications and could disrupt electrical power grids, radio and satellite communication in the next days, NASA said.
"A strong wave of charged plasma particles emanating from the Jupiter-sized sun spot, the most powerful seen in four years, has already disrupted radio communication in southern China.
I just adjusted the tin foil on the rabbit ears of the ol' black and white Admiral and I Love Lucy comes in perfect.
" Oooh Loooocee, you got's some splainin' to do!"
OT rahmbos plan to give officers 12 days medical is a good idea , 95% of officers never use medical and are proud of it.
Many officers have abused mediacal when denied time due .
Fire medical roll abusers , allow officers to have a bank of 240 days mediacal after completing probation . This would protect us and the abusers would soon be out of time due and carried awop .
I don't think many officers would disagree with that medical plan .
It would also cover police women during pregnancy .
MOst Officers are tired of the phony medical roll abusers .
OT Sgt LB 008dist midnights is a goof. His clout is all gone and no where for him to go and bullshit anymore. He is a complete tool merit hack who was next to last on the sgt's test list. What a great merit pick Dugan.
He is a rubber. Just ask him anything about gangs he knows it all. Then again don't because he wont shut up.
MEMORIAL SGT. HAYMAKER 22 FEB 2011
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011 marks the 1 year anniversary of the death of Sgt. Haymaker, killed while traversing the perilous conditions along Lake Shore Drive in route to an in progress call on 22 February 2010.
A brief memorial will be held near the site at the app. time of death, to wit, 0500 hrs.
Interested members need to be at 4100 N. Marine Drive (Irving Park) no later than 0445 hrs.
Personally, I believe every district should send 'at least one (1) car' to participate.
For further information, go to the Chicago Police Sergeants website and click on the lead topic for all the information relative to time, location, parking etc.
All Gave Some Because Some Gave All
2 things. #1. The officers that were illegally placed in the Behaviorial program are supposed to be getting a check from a p.o.'s class action suit. The amount is supposed to be about 25,000.00 per affected officer. I wish they would have placed me in that program. #2. There are plans to restructure the entire summer festivities along the lakefront. From what we are hearing these are major changes that deal with unheard of things. These plans will be submitted to the NEW mayor. These plans were getting rave reviews and are supposed to make Chicago a brand new city with vision.
Every single state employee should be flooding the Governor, and Madigan's email with messages urging them to stop the assault on our benefits. It is a small step that each of us can do to help ourselves. I too have watched what is happening in Wisconsin and I have to believe that regardless of what they are saying publicly, politicians did not expect crowds of 60,000-70,000 protesters to show up. my guess is they are hesitant to have the same thing happen here. Flood their emails.....
You can write tickets anywhere in the city. The tickets need to be turned in wherever you signed out the ticket book.
Is there any truth to the rumor of a Sgt class 50-100 by mid Mar.
Off Topic but extremely important. Emanuels internal polls have shown him dropping under 50%. Please take 5 minutes to vote and get your family and friends out. This man despises us already and will screw us. Go before or after work,or take time during work. He has spent 8 MILLION Dollars to advance his personnel agenda. VOTE!!
Anonymous said...
How bout the douchebag on the Emanuel commercial. "Look at my boots. Steel toes. The working man is for Rahm." Fucking douche.
2/21/2011 12:47:00 AM
HOW ABOUT a retired CPD P.O in the same commercial!
How come Anita Alvarez isn't approving an arrest warrant for Ald Pope or does she just do cops ?
Anonymous said...
You may have mentioned this, but I just noticed Ray-Ray's Policy Goof link is no longer on the Bureau sites page. We all knew it was going to be disbanded when the Sup came anyway. And now KB is detailed to Intelligence, she is so awesome.
Ray is busy being Rahm's bodyguard look at the tapes. He took the whole month off to bodyguard for Rahm.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
First, you better be sure about the term "illegal". Second, you better be prepared for unhappy neighbors who may seek revenge. Third, It's going to be a beef . Bet on it. It would be a clear abuse of authority since you are personally benefiting from it.
This city is unrecognizable, once vibrant & prosperous filled with a hard working class & thriving businesses. Now broke & abandoned by businesses because of extortion tax rates, filled with a new class of people, the " entitled ".
Never worked a day, never went to school, can't obey the law, no exercise of parental control, & supported soley by the labor of others.
America, what the fuck happened? WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED?
Was I asleep? Or maybe I missed what happened because from the time I started working in the 7th grade delivering newspapers till I retired from C.P.D. 3 years ago, I worked & managed to give Uncle Sam 4 years of service.
I'm not exceptional, I just did what everyone did, well almost everyone.
Now because of decades of corruption there's talk about not paying me for 30 years of being cursed, spat upon, puked on, mocked, punched & kicked?
Only thru the grace of God I was never shot or shot at, and now you say there's no money?
I am not nor never was a Marine, but in the words of Col. Jessup, ( A Few Good Men) " You are fucking with the wrong Marine " Nuff' said!
how many guys planned out the whole year as soon as they got their fop book--- how many guys have the next five years planned out--- it is one of the biggest curses associated with this job, planning for something in the future which you might never see--- take a weekend off, do something with your kids, quite working the side jobs for a month, blow off some court---- peace to all my brother and sister coppers and say a prayer for the ceriale family....
Anonymous Anonymous said...
OT
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
Office what block do you live on, not your address just block!
VOTE just not ram
WBBM radio reporting that the Detroit school system is in meltdown, with a $329 million deficit that may result in half of the schools being closed -- resultng in class sizes of 60 and more in the remaining high schools.
They obviously won't have the money to buy protective bulletproof glass booths for the teachers, either...
This is the way we are going -- population dropping, but school after school after school must be built.
Unreal.
Daley's latest, on WGN-TV -- he wants Amtrak to provide passenger service to the nonexistent "western terminal" tha tthe airlines don't want built...
Like someone here said, he should be winding things down, telling people that "this matter should be better discussed with the new administration..."
"How bout the douchebag on the Emanuel commercial. 'Look at my boots. Steel toes. The working man is for Rahm.'"
--2/21/2011 12:47:00 AM
Those are thteel-toed boots, sugar. Very butch.
The Village People might be for Rahm.
Da Ballerino...
Hey OT I have written tickets off duty,but don't over do it,write one drop it in your dist. wait a couple weeks then another,my tickets were legit and I'm sure your are to,don't over do it.
I will share something I just found out, although it's been around for some time. Earned Income Tax Credit.
What that means is low earners get refunds that exceed their contributions to the government.
Example: A waitress with three kids makes $23,000 and contributes $2,000 in federal taxes. Under EITC, she not only gets all her money back, but $4,000 MORE, for a total of $6,000.
I have no problem with low earners paying little or no taxes, but how can they get a refund that EXCEEDS what they contributed? Answer: WE pay for it. This is BS>
I see a perfect post-CPD job for J Fled! Democratic legislator in Wisconsin. Gotta Run!
Reps in WI have a perfect opportunity to get all of their agenda items passed into law. They only need quorum of 20 (including the Dems) to pass non-spending bills. Carpe Diem!
WGN-TV -- Kids are describing the new "high-nutrition" Chicago school lunches as "nasty." They reportedly throw much of the fruit and vegetables away, toss the whole lunch and eat "cookies and slushies from the canteen," or wait until they get home to eat -- probably Flamin' Hots and grape soda, something more to their abbrieviated tastes.
Why do we bother? There are no responsible parents to set examples -- and government makes a terrible mommy.
WORLD TO BE UNRECOGNIZABLE BY 2050 -- ADDENDUM
Forgot to mention in that story that, when the world population hits nine billion in 2050, U.S. population is projected to hit 400 milion, almost all of that coming from uncontrolled Third World immigration.
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our wonderful FOP just launched their brilliant online gift shop this week. What's insulting is the only coffee cup they sell is an Al Capone mugshot cup. Why glorify some criminal, you're the damn FOP. Offer CPD star mugs and FOP shit, not FUBU style scarface products.
'The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there.'
Welcome to living in the big city. There's no God-given right to be able to park in front of your home, unless you've paid for privilege by way of a reserved handicapped spot. And you're right, 008 has a lot of stuff to handle out there without being dispatched out to your block to be the 'heavy hand' to your neighbors. Deal with it, like everyone else does.
Why do people think 025 is the ghetto? It is no where near what it use to be. From north av to division I will give you is the ghetto but other than that it's a soft dist. If you are a northsider and wanna work then 015 or 011 are he best choices!
Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house?
Your question alone on the blog should tell you something. In my 27 years of being the Police, "taking things into your own hands off-duty" usually ends up bad for you. Sometimes ya' gotta'....this is not the case.
I'm sure that you can reach out to the guys on beat that you live on, in the district you live, or those outside units who may make an occasional pass through, to check for, and cite those vehicles that may be in violation. Don't jack-pot yourself on this one son. It ain't worth it, as much as it pisses you off.
Speaking from experience, and learned.
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
Let 008 handle it, just keep calling and calling like everyone else does when the police don't show up in 2 minutes....
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his name is Chuck Hughes, he used to work for the water dept, he left after helping george Ryan become gov. then he got a state job, he was a ah hmmmm laborer at water and I believe became a truck driver with the state. and he was not a verygood laborer either hence the ah hmmm
I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer....
Big fucking deal, if you htink this is news, then where the fuck did you grow up, Wilmette ?
just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it?
Don't do it, there's gotta be someone you know who knows someone who can do it for you...
Anonymous said...
I wonder why the news papers or the tv doesn't report on the story of the 10th Ward Alderman Pope attempting to rip out a Martinez Sign of the front lawn of a Chicago Police Officer. Last time I checked, that trespassing on somebody's property witht he intent to steal somebody elses property = A Crime. He then rannnnn away on foot when confronted by the officers relative. Is Pope that heavy that not a single news channel or station wants to report this factual story?
2/21/2011 01:17:00 AM
Because no one cares.
19th ward-----vote for dr. anne!!!! unless u want another rubber stamp for the mayor
any vote other than for Chico is a WASTED vote, tell your family and friends and get out there and vote tommorow...
lets have a runoff
Let's get out and vote tomorrow. We are at a critical juncture. We do not need Rahm rammed down our throats by the sheeple. Vote and force a runoff!
No Rahm!!!!!
To 2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
Off-duty ticket writing usually goes bad.
We heard that the commander in 9, Jarmush-head, finally lost it and started going off on anyone in his path. In lees than 5 minutes, he turned the whole 2nd watch against him. Way to go! Great management style! Maybe when J-Fled goes back to hell, he can take The Mush with him.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
Define "illegal cars"?
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My guess is that someone has a 'parking entitlement complex' and views any car that got the spot in front of their house as an "illegal car".
Careful with vendetta ticket writing. You'll get a lot of them opposed in court and if a pattern develops or you get a citizen who wants to screw you back, there are ways they can make you wish you had just let it go.
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The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
thanks for the input guys. to the posters who keep asking define illegal? ok I will, no city sticker, b.s. indiana plates on ghetto hoopties, expired tags, cars parked blocking your own driveway then leaving it there for a couple days because the tire is flat, cars that the 26 drive with tints black as night that you have to deal with if you pull them over, parking facing the wrong direction, etc. All of this occurring in front of your home. Believe me, this is more than "I shoveled and someone parked in my spot." I don't care about that, I don't put lawn furniture in front of my house, if i cared enough about that I would of put a vacuum cleaner or some other junk in front. This is about assholes who don't give a fuck about anything- their neighbors especially.
I realize this sounds like a dumb question that I asked. If you see a crime off duty your still the police right? I get it. But for whatever reason writing a ticket is different. why? I don't know. You can be in the wrong place at the wrong time and witness a shooting and lock someone up for murder off duty but I feel you would be harassed for issuing a citation. Anyway, thanks again.
The best was when the 011 Dist caught on fire due to a shitty back up generator.
Welcome to living in the big city. There's no God-given right to be able to park in front of your home, unless you've paid for privilege by way of a reserved handicapped spot. And you're right, 008 has a lot of stuff to handle out there without being dispatched out to your block to be the 'heavy hand' to your neighbors. Deal with it, like everyone else does.
2/21/2011 01:43:00 PM
read... it works trust me
"illegal cars parked"
the post says nothing about dealing with someone who took the spot in front of the house.
Vote Vote Vote Even if you never have this is the one time that all of us and our families and friends have a chance to have our voices heard.
A woman today shot and killed a man who Chicago police said was breaking into her South Chicago neighborhood home on the city's Southeast Side.
Police said the victim heard glass breaking in her basement on the 8200 block of South Kingston Avenue at about 10 a.m.
Who here still wishes the republican would have won the governor’s spot.
2/21/2011 09:28:00 AM
a) Police and Fire are exempt.
b) the gov- is cleaning up the mess of the most liberal state in the USA. The root of that problem? Democrat control
To the Asshole that thinks it's a great Idea for Rahm to give us 12 medical days!!! Are you a fricking softball???? I just know that you are young & have about 5minutes on the job!!!! You break an ankle..or an arm...in a cast, Guess what stupid???? Your off for a month or two at least!!! God forbid you have a heart attack...get cancer...have a car accident!!!! What the hell are you gonna do then??? Lose your house??? Un fricking real...You are a FOOL!!!!
any vote other than for Chico is a WASTED vote, tell your family and friends and get out there and vote tommorow...
I though you didn't like the machine. He has a house in Arizonan were his kids went to school????
To the cop asking about writing tickets off-duty! Yes you can, You are the Police 24/7...But I would prob. talk to my beat cop!!! You don't want to get a BS beef and it will happen!!! You will end up stripped because they will agree with the complaintant!!! Not worth it!!! And NO your question was not dumb...your just trying to do the right thing. Good Luck!!
Yet one more heartwarming story. Sorry the lady had to be put in this position, no good person WANTS to take a life, but better her then this POS.
A woman today shot and killed a man who Chicago police said was breaking into her South Chicago neighborhood home on the city's Southeast Side.
Police said the victim heard glass breaking in her basement on the 8200 block of South Kingston Avenue at about 10 a.m.
After grabbing her handgun, the woman confronted two intruders, but struck only one when she opened fire, police spokeswoman Officer Anne Dwyer said. The second man fled.
The wounded intruder, identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office as Vincent Fleming, 20, of the 300 block of West 42nd Street, was pronounced dead a short time later at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Vote against any candidate who is sympathetic to "Sanctuary City". It is killing this City with it's costs and crime.
--Chico supports the dream act! That is why Louis Gutierrez backed him. It's already a sanctuary city where they get whatever they want so what's the difference? Quinn supports their illegal asses too so we're doomed!
The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement in front of my house? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in front of our house due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
--Stop in after a roll call to catch the beat guys before they head out. They will do what they can for you.
"We heard that the commander in 9, Jarmush-head, finally lost it and started going off on anyone in his path. In lees than 5 minutes, he turned the whole 2nd watch against him."
When incompetent morons realize that they're inept, they resort childish tantrums.Look no further than the goings on in 011,speaks volumes to the qualities of leadership on the dept.
"I am not nor never was a Marine, but in the words of Col. Jessup, ( A Few Good Men) " You are fucking with the wrong Marine "
Poor analogy that was said while he was being carted off by Marine Guard for incaration prior to court martial proceedings for ordering the Code Red.
Anonymous said...
john i hope you win on tuesday.
2/21/2011 03:35:00 AM
If you mean Lt. John Garrido, I hope so too. I voted for him and think he'd do a great job for the 45th Ward. I'm a City worker, not a CPD officer, but can appreciate a solid leader in our community.
Curious how Ray Ray got all that time off approved? I thought it was "all hands on deck" and time due was tight for lieutenants? Interesting. I wonder if I could get a month off. Every lieutenant who's been denied time off during this stretch should grieve.
OT rahmbos plan to give officers 12 days medical is a good idea , 95% of officers never use medical and are proud of it.
Many officers have abused mediacal when denied time due .
Fire medical roll abusers , allow officers to have a bank of 240 days mediacal after completing probation . This would protect us and the abusers would soon be out of time due and carried awop .
I don't think many officers would disagree with that medical plan .
It would also cover police women during pregnancy .
MOst Officers are tired of the phony medical roll abusers .
2/21/2011 10:05:00 AM
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I agree with regards to the abusers, but be careful what you wish for. If you are unfortunate enough to be seriously injured off duty or come down with a horrible sickness that plan will force you off this job and don't think the city won't separate you. The dept. has known for years who the abusers are. Don't give up anything willingly that we fought for.
Ray is busy being Rahm's bodyguard look at the tapes. He took the whole month off to bodyguard for Rahm....RAY RAy will be cut loose first thing Rahm is a bastard so he knows what he is getting an ahat wannabe non combat global war on terror hero who is trying to protect Masters
Does the Sup. have No Clue when he is about to Go On Camera for a News Conference? The Det's are wearing suits. I'm guessing they were apprised of the media event so therefore they dressed approp.
Not the Sup! He sports his "Harley Davidson Sweatshirt on Camera! And I love the thumb rub on the back of the victims mothers left shoulder. I was moved
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/02/19/police-release-new-photo-of-teen-missing-for-3-years/
You have the authority to write tickets off duty but keep in mind that will prolly come back to bite you right in the ass. Neighbors retaliate in unusual ways. Even if its not your neighbors it can bite you in the ass. I once wrote two movers to a cta bus driver on her bus on my way home. No cr# but went to court forever.(long story) Find a friendly copper in the district and ask politely. Off duty stuff will make you miserable. Nobody likes being bitten in the ass!
We heard that the commander in 9, Jarmush-head, finally lost it and started going off on anyone in his path. In lees than 5 minutes, he turned the whole 2nd watch against him. Way to go! Great management style! Maybe when J-Fled goes back to hell, he can take The Mush with him.
2/21/2011 05:36:00 PM
He might be snapping. This job is his whole, entire life. He really needs a hobby.
$4 billion dollar Illinois bond sale is set for Tuesday 2/22. The money is suppose to go as a payment to the pension funds.
It should be interesting to see what the interest rate the bond holders will be demanding and Illinoisans will have to pay in order to borrow this money and whether the entire sale will be a success.
Hang onto your hats folks. Should this fail I have to wonder what "plan B" is gonna be... you know?
maybe we need just to stop building all the schools for the illegals,when will shitcago start the closings? And these jagoffs are complaing about the quality of "healthy food" being served! They are throwing out thousands of dollars worth of food that we generously buy them everyday!
http://detnews.com/article/20110221/SCHOOLS/102210355/1409/Michigan-orders-DPS-to-make-huge-cuts
Oil Prices and O'hare expansion hearing.
Last week the airlines received a one week delay in their battle with the city on the O'hare airport expansion project.
http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=14060348
With the overthrow of the Libyan government going on and Gaddafi threatening to burn all the oil fields if he falls from power -- we are currently looking at another Kuwait story. Oil has already risen over $6/brl to $92 for west Texas oil and Brent oil is over $104/brl.
Not good news for the airlines operating expenses however you can bet it provides good ammo as a reason why they should not pay for an airport expansion at this time.
Anyways...
Don't forget to top off tonight. Tomorrow will be more expensive me thinks.
Fire medical roll abusers , allow officers to have a bank of 240 days mediacal after completing probation .
What a rat! I have Cancer, Thanks maybe I should just die to make you happy.
"the Gold Braid bill was pushed by the city (Jane Byrne)as a quid pro quo benefitting the heavy, at the time the retirement age was dropped from 55 to 50 in 1982. Prior to that, exempts retired with their career service pension."
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Well, you ALMOST have it right.
The "Gold Braid" bill was passed around 1965. I came on the job in 1970 and it was in place then. The minimum retirement in 1970 was 55/25. It was dropped about five years later to 53/23, and then about 1980 to 50/20.
Jane Byrne had absolutely nothing to do with the "Gold Braid" bill, as she didn't become mayor for about 15-20 years after it was passed. However, she did have alot to do with the 50/20. There is no question that we received bigger raises and more benefits under Jane Byrne than any other mayor in history - and she was only mayor for four years - until Richie Daley screwed her.
There is a rule about policing for personal business. There was an officer in the 1st district who got a cr# for loading zone tickets in front of his business, while he was off duty. Sorry don't remember the rule or exact wording. The violations you explained sound legit, but there must be someone you know in 008 that can write them for you.
Anonymous said...
Who here still wishes the republican would have won the governor’s spot.
2/21/2011 09:28:00 AM
a) Police and Fire are exempt.
b) the gov- is cleaning up the mess of the most liberal state in the USA. The root of that problem? Democrat control
2/21/2011 07:25:00 PM
For now police and fire are exempt. But what happens a year from now?
The fire department should privatize the ambulance service in Chicago. It is done in other parts of the country. Why not here? That would save some serious money.
"how many guys planned out the whole year as soon as they got their fop book--- how many guys have the next five years planned out--- it is one of the biggest curses associated with this job, planning for something in the future which you might never see--- take a weekend off, do something with your kids, quite working the side jobs for a month, blow off some court---- peace to all my brother and sister coppers and say a prayer for the ceriale family...."
----best advice I have heard in a long time!
Conceal carry baby -- Yeah I got your pizza right here..
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Detroit police: Pizza driver killed armed robber
DETROIT —
Detroit police say a pizza delivery driver shot and killed one of three men trying to rob him.
Police say three men approached the driver Sunday night, and one of them produced a handgun.
Police tell The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press that the driver then pulled his own handgun and fatally shot the armed robber, described as in his late teens or early 20s. The other suspects fled.
Police say the driver had a license to carry a concealed weapon.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-pizzarobberkilled,0,6983902.story
read... it works trust me
"illegal cars parked"
the post says nothing about dealing with someone who took the spot in front of the house.
2/21/2011 05:58:00 PM
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Reading (i.e. 'comprehension') works just fine for ME. Not so much for YOU, though.
If you're going to bitch, you should be really sure of what you're bitching about. The original post definitely DID refer to the cars in front of the house. TWICE.
Below is the original post. I capitalized the critical words, just so you might actually NOTICE them this time around.
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The blizzard really brought this to my attention. Just wondering if I can take matters into my own hands off duty with some parking ticket enforcement IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE? This is getting out of control where my family cannot even park in FRONT OF OUR HOUSE due to illegal cars sitting there. I've tried everything first, 311, request tows, called 911 (feel bad- 008 coppers too busy for this petty nonsense). I don't want any smart a55 answers, just wondering if others have done it and did you get a hard time about it? thanks.
2/21/2011 05:26:00 AM
Anytime there is an annoying vehicle parked in front of my home thereby causing me to have to walk 30, sometimes 40 extra feet to get to my man-house beer cooler, I call my crackhead and let him know I want that car to disappear. After I spend ten minutes explaining exactly what I mean, my problem is usually gone by morning.
Anonymous said...
Ray is busy being Rahm's bodyguard look at the tapes. He took the whole month off to bodyguard for Rahm....RAY RAy will be cut loose first thing Rahm is a bastard so he knows what he is getting an ahat wannabe non combat global war on terror hero who is trying to protect Masters
2/21/2011 09:57:00 PM
HOW WAS HE ABLE TO GET A MONTH OFF???? MOST LIEUTENANTS WERE REFUSED TIME DUE.
19th ward-----vote for dr. anne!!!! unless u want another rubber stamp for the mayor
She's a goof
Well, you ALMOST have it right.
The "Gold Braid" bill was passed around 1965. I came on the job in 1970 and it was in place then. The minimum retirement in 1970 was 55/25. It was dropped about five years later to 53/23, and then about 1980 to 50/20.
2/22/2011 12:18:00 AM
It went from 55/25 to 54/24 to 53/23 to 52/22 to 51/21 to settling at 50/20 with one year between each change.
" How come Anita Alvarez isn't approving an arrest warrant for Ald Pope or does she just do cops ?"
Have you presented to her, or to any ASA, an AW to get signed?
If not --shut up.
Anonymous said...
You can write tickets anywhere in the city. The tickets need to be turned in wherever you signed out the ticket book.
2/21/2011 10:28:00 AM
I believe that only the district copy goes back to the issuing district.
Anonymous said...
"the Gold Braid bill was pushed by the city (Jane Byrne)as a quid pro quo benefitting the heavy, at the time the retirement age was dropped from 55 to 50 in 1982. Prior to that, exempts retired with their career service pension."
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Well, you ALMOST have it right.
The "Gold Braid" bill was passed around 1965. I came on the job in 1970 and it was in place then. The minimum retirement in 1970 was 55/25. It was dropped about five years later to 53/23, and then about 1980 to 50/20.
Jane Byrne had absolutely nothing to do with the "Gold Braid" bill, as she didn't become mayor for about 15-20 years after it was passed. However, she did have alot to do with the 50/20. There is no question that we received bigger raises and more benefits under Jane Byrne than any other mayor in history - and she was only mayor for four years - until Richie Daley screwed her.
2/22/2011 12:18:00 AM
The second poster is absolutely correct, although I thought it might have been a few years after that. It was changed at some point though, and I may be thinking of that. Originally exempt ranks, including Detectives and other D-2's, didn't vest until after 3 years. Later it was changed so that best 48 months out of the last 10 years applied to everyone.
This new salary cap for pension purposes pretty much knocks it out anyway.
Guess that we'll just have to raise property taxes to make up for it all.
Chicago Home Prices Hit Post-Bust Low
Home prices in the Chicago area in December hit a new low since the housing market’s peak in 2006, falling 30 percent to levels not seen since March 2002, according to a widely-watched housing index released Tuesday morning.
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed that Chicago was one of 11 markets in December that hit their lowest level since home prices peaked, which locally was in September 2006.
In the Chicago market, according to the index, December home prices slipped 1.4 percent from November, slightly less than the 2.2 percent drop in November. On a year-over-year basis, Chicago-area prices were down 7.4 percent. “Chicago’s been surprisingly weak,” said Karl Case, a professor emeritus of economics at Wellesley College and one of the economists who created the index.
Three cops dead in St. Petersburg inside of 30 days. More proof that the war on LEOs is increasing in intensity nation-wide. All deaths (and the U.S. Marhsahll injured) resulting from shoot-outs. Can't believe St. Pete's doesn't mandate vest wear, but looks like it may not have made much of a difference. Get well SPDP.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/02/22/florida.officer.shot/index.html?hpt=T2
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Ray is busy being Rahm's bodyguard look at the tapes. He took the whole month off to bodyguard for Rahm....RAY RAy will be cut loose first thing Rahm is a bastard so he knows what he is getting an ahat wannabe non combat global war on terror hero who is trying to protect Masters
2/21/2011 09:57:00 PM
HOW WAS HE ABLE TO GET A MONTH OFF???? MOST LIEUTENANTS WERE REFUSED TIME DUE.
2/22/2011 03:56:00 AM
Ahh maybe supreme clout?
There is a rule about policing for personal business. There was an officer in the 1st district who got a cr# for loading zone tickets in front of his business, while he was off duty. Sorry don't remember the rule or exact wording. The violations you explained sound legit, but there must be someone you know in 008 that can write them for you.
2/22/2011 12:58:00 AM
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Um, this is not a personal business. It's a residential neighborhood and there's no monetary benefit for the guy who might be writing the ticket.
Fire medical roll abusers , allow officers to have a bank of 240 days mediacal after completing probation .
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What a rat! I have Cancer, Thanks maybe I should just die to make you happy.
2/21/2011 11:42:00 PM
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Leave the medical alone. We are exposed to diseases and traumas the public cannot even imagine. It's there for a reason.
That being said, punish the abusers. Don't use the scattershot approach and blast everyone for the behavior of a few. Punish the hell out of the FEW who blatantly abuse.
Video of the guy who's on the medical for the 'bad back' but out shoveling his walk and his neighbor's. Yup. Video of the girl who's running a half-marathon while on medical for a 'bad knee'? Yup. Video of the gal with the many-months-long 'miscarriage' who spends every day hauling her kids to playdates, the store, the dog groomer and the hairdresser? Yup.
Hammer them, but don't punish every one of US for what THEY do.
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