Can't believe the Judge through out the breathalyzer test for the Chicago policeman accused of killing two in a drunk driving incident. If the officers on the scene are not fired or at least suspended, this is an injustice. This policeman is going to get off of the murder charges because they can not prove alcohol was involved.

I feel bad for the families of the victims as it will be harder for them to get justice.

And this guy will walk from murder charges. Also, can't use the video of him drinking in the bar.

This guy goes free, yet I get bent over and fist ****** in Ohio for trying to help someone. Nice.

(04-29-2010 10:34 AM)HuskiemobileMan Wrote:  This guy goes free, yet I get bent over and fist ****** in Ohio for trying to help someone. Nice.

There are two sets of laws in this country: one for those who make and enforce the laws and one for the rest of us poor saps. The poor saps get prosecuted, penalized, and jailed for the same infractions and crimes that the anointed ones are given a pass.

It's bull****. Plain and simple, it's unbelievable what police can get away with in this country. Nearly as bad as what's happening at the University in Maryland. Just a joke.

http://beforeitsnews.com/news/37711/And_..._case.html

Also bothers me that recent story in the Chronicle where someone was arrested for videotaping the police. I couldn't find it offhand, but it's just unacceptable what is allowed to go on in this country.

The officers at the crime scene should have their names posted so that we can find out who is covering up for their buddies. Personally, all police involved should be fired then the next time this situation presents itself, the police will not let their buddy off because it will mean they will lose their job.

What you read about is only the cops that are stupid enough to get caught. So much crap happens that gets covered up or never gets on You Tube it's a damn shame. In the Sunday 4/24 Tribune, Section 1 on page 6 was a report of a Berwyn Cop who was "moonlighting" as a lookout and accomplice for an Outfit gang that stole coins and other valuables from Berwyn homeowners and on page 7 were photos and text about a Streamwood cop who beat a motorist on a traffic stop with his baton 15 times eventhough the motorist didn't threaten or resist the officer. The Berwyn cop pleaded guilty to lesser charges and will see jail time. The Streamwood officer is on administrative leave pending a hearing and hopefully criminal charges. THe only reason the Streamwood cop got caught is due to Streamwood having cameras mounted in police cars. Cities like Elmhurst and Naperville could easily afford to have them installed but don't, no doubt due to pressure from their departments who don't want to have the actions of their officers videotaped.

There are too many nutjobs with guns and badges that are no better then criminals and shouldn't have the positions they do.

(04-29-2010 10:45 AM)HuskieFan84 Wrote:  It's bull****. Plain and simple, it's unbelievable what police can get away with in this country. Nearly as bad as what's happening at the University in Maryland. Just a joke.

http://beforeitsnews.com/news/37711/And_..._case.html

Also bothers me that recent story in the Chronicle where someone was arrested for videotaping the police. I couldn't find it offhand, but it's just unacceptable what is allowed to go on in this country.

Make sure you remember your statement the next time an officer is shot in the line of duty while doing his or her job. I'm sure the families of the 4 Detroit police officers that were ambushed over the weekend while responding to a 911 call would have something to say in response.

It's unfortunate that the bad apples are the only ones you read about in the paper and online. Were these specific officers wrong in trying to cover up for their buddy? Absolutely, and they should be stripped of their badges and face criminal charges for dereliction of duty. However, to group all cops as in this country as corrupt bullies who will do anything that they can get away with is both ignorant and deplorable. Those same cops that you complain about are also the ones that you call when you get into a car accident or when someone breaks into your house.

The majority of police officers in the U.S are good, decent human beings who have taken up law enforcement as a way of giving back and doing good things for their communities. Are there men and women out there that are in the profession for the wrong reasons? Yes. But don't you dare say something like "I can't believe what cops in this country can get away with". Police officers are more likely to face life and death situations in a single day than you are in a lifetime.

(05-04-2010 09:25 PM)huskiefan035 Wrote:  

(04-29-2010 10:45 AM)HuskieFan84 Wrote:  It's bull****. Plain and simple, it's unbelievable what police can get away with in this country. Nearly as bad as what's happening at the University in Maryland. Just a joke.

http://beforeitsnews.com/news/37711/And_..._case.html

Also bothers me that recent story in the Chronicle where someone was arrested for videotaping the police. I couldn't find it offhand, but it's just unacceptable what is allowed to go on in this country.

Make sure you remember your statement the next time an officer is shot in the line of duty while doing his or her job. I'm sure the families of the 4 Detroit police officers that were ambushed over the weekend while responding to a 911 call would have something to say in response.

It's unfortunate that the bad apples are the only ones you read about in the paper and online. Were these specific officers wrong in trying to cover up for their buddy? Absolutely, and they should be stripped of their badges and face criminal charges for dereliction of duty. However, to group all cops as in this country as corrupt bullies who will do anything that they can get away with is both ignorant and deplorable. Those same cops that you complain about are also the ones that you call when you get into a car accident or when someone breaks into your house.

The majority of police officers in the U.S are good, decent human beings who have taken up law enforcement as a way of giving back and doing good things for their communities. Are there men and women out there that are in the profession for the wrong reasons? Yes. But don't you dare say something like "I can't believe what cops in this country can get away with". Police officers are more likely to face life and death situations in a single day than you are in a lifetime.

Being that you reside in KC, you have no idea the number of stories and incidences that are report on an almost daily basis about police corruption and illegal acts that police are caught in both in Chicago and suburbs. It's not just the corruption and illegality that goes on, add to that the number of incompetent individuals that wear a badge.

Last fall a convicted felon was being driven to face final sentencing and be taken to jail in at Cook County Northwest Suburban Court in Arlington Heights near Euclid and Rt 53. Somehow 2 armed officers allowed a handcuffed unarmed man to overpower them, take their guns, steal their car, strip them of their clothes and he went on the lam for over a day. Citizens all over NW Cook County, DuPage County and Lake were terrified. This scumbag who got away ditched the police car, car jacked a woman (damn near kidnapped her, she was able to break free) and it took hundreds of officers from several jurisdictions and who knows how much taxpayers $ to catch this guy. An unarmed, handcuffed man!

Some of these forces have officers who would be better off being security guards.

(05-05-2010 09:24 PM)onlinepole Wrote:  

(05-04-2010 09:25 PM)huskiefan035 Wrote:  

(04-29-2010 10:45 AM)HuskieFan84 Wrote:  It's bull****. Plain and simple, it's unbelievable what police can get away with in this country. Nearly as bad as what's happening at the University in Maryland. Just a joke.

http://beforeitsnews.com/news/37711/And_..._case.html

Also bothers me that recent story in the Chronicle where someone was arrested for videotaping the police. I couldn't find it offhand, but it's just unacceptable what is allowed to go on in this country.

Make sure you remember your statement the next time an officer is shot in the line of duty while doing his or her job. I'm sure the families of the 4 Detroit police officers that were ambushed over the weekend while responding to a 911 call would have something to say in response.

It's unfortunate that the bad apples are the only ones you read about in the paper and online. Were these specific officers wrong in trying to cover up for their buddy? Absolutely, and they should be stripped of their badges and face criminal charges for dereliction of duty. However, to group all cops as in this country as corrupt bullies who will do anything that they can get away with is both ignorant and deplorable. Those same cops that you complain about are also the ones that you call when you get into a car accident or when someone breaks into your house.

The majority of police officers in the U.S are good, decent human beings who have taken up law enforcement as a way of giving back and doing good things for their communities. Are there men and women out there that are in the profession for the wrong reasons? Yes. But don't you dare say something like "I can't believe what cops in this country can get away with". Police officers are more likely to face life and death situations in a single day than you are in a lifetime.

Being that you reside in KC, you have no idea the number of stories and incidences that are report on an almost daily basis about police corruption and illegal acts that police are caught in both in Chicago and suburbs. It's not just the corruption and illegality that goes on, add to that the number of incompetent individuals that wear a badge.

Last fall a convicted felon was being driven to face final sentencing and be taken to jail in at Cook County Northwest Suburban Court in Arlington Heights near Euclid and Rt 53. Somehow 2 armed officers allowed a handcuffed unarmed man to overpower them, take their guns, steal their car, strip them of their clothes and he went on the lam for over a day. Citizens all over NW Cook County, DuPage County and Lake were terrified. This scumbag who got away ditched the police car, car jacked a woman (damn near kidnapped her, she was able to break free) and it took hundreds of officers from several jurisdictions and who knows how much taxpayers $ to catch this guy. An unarmed, handcuffed man!

Some of these forces have officers who would be better off being security guards.

Seeing as how I grew up in Arlington Hts, was hired on by the McHenry County Sheriffs Dept. upon graduation from NIU, and have a cousin that works for the CPD, I have a fairly decent understanding of law enforcement issues in the State of IL. First, with regards to the problems surrounding the CPD, has it dawned on anyone that the issue stems from a lack leadership at the top? Personally, I don't think it's coincidence that the lack of discipline coincide with the fact that the Police Superintendent is someone who was never a street cop himself. From an outsiders perspective, I see a department that is being allowed to do whatever they want, due in large part to clueless leadership. It seems like the Chicago PD has gone back to the days of when Supt. Rodriguez was in charge; he let the rank and file do whatever they wanted. It wasn't until Hillard and Cline took over that the department started to regain it's long-lost professionalism.

Do officers make mistakes? Yes. Is the system perfect? No. If you think you have better ideas on how to change your local community's law enforcement procedures, professionalism, and/or lack of proper training, then I challenge you to attend your next city council meeting. Raise the issues in the open forum, as there are usually members from the Police and Fire commission present at the council meetings. Do something about it, but don't b**ch and moan about how "corrupt" all police officers are. My guess, online, is that you have no clue about what police officers really face on a day to day basis.