R.I.P.: CPD officer dies after being shot
If you ask me, Illinois needs to reinstate the death penalty, especially in cases like this…. But that is just me.By Sarah SchulteJune 1, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A Chicago police officer was killed in the line of duty. He died from gunshot wounds to his head and leg.Slain officer leaves behind pregnant fianceeJune 2, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Two men were arrested in the killing of Chicago Police Officer Alejandro Valadez early Monday in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.The men — aged 20 and 21 — were arrested were at 1:36 a.m. Monday at 6235 S. Paulina St., according to a police report.The men remain in custody …Read more […..]
Ill. Cop Honored for Actions After Partner's Death
CHICAGO — As they pulled up in separate unmarked vehicles, surrounding the car of a convicted felon, the Chicago Police partners shared one last cell-phone exchange. You ready? Yes. You ready? Let’s do this. When they got out of their cars, Officers Nathaniel Taylor Jr. and Lemornet Miller announced they were police, and the suspect responded with a seemingly compliant nod of his head. But within seconds, Taylor lay dying on a South Side street, hit by three shots allegedly fired by the suspect, Lamar Cooper. Cooper, who had the gun in his lap and out of the sight of either officer, had slowly opened his car door …Read more […..]
Chicago cops to be reviewed on attitude
My question is what about the supervisors’ attitudes?Attitude, other criteria judged with performanceChicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis presides over a swearing-in ceremony. (AP Photo)Related Articles:Chicago cops blame ‘low morale’ for less arrestsOptimism and your healthMaintaining your winning mindsetHow are 5 percenters created? By ‘effortful study,’ report saysBy Angela RozasChicago TribuneCHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department will begin evaluating its officers next year in a new way, examining not only officers’ job performance but also their attitudes, ability to adapt and interactions with the public.The …Read more […..]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cocaine-sentencing change urged
Current laws assume that crack users are more violent and dangerous than users of powder cocaineJosh Meyer, Washington Bureau April 30, 2009Cocaine-sentencing change urgedThe Obama administration on Wednesday signaled a sharp departure from 20 years of federal policy and called on Congress to close the huge disparity in prison sentences for those dealing crack versus powdered cocaine, agreeing with critics who say it is unfair to African-Americans.Assistant Atty. Gen. Lanny Breuer said the administration believes the so-called mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines have undermined trust in the country’s judicial institutions, …Read more […..]
Blue Wall of Intimidation protest lawsuit vs. ex-officer
BY FRANK MAIN AND ANNIE SWEENEY | Chicago Sun-Times Crime ReportersCops plan to pack a courtroom next week to protest a reputed Spanish Cobras gang leader who’s suing a former officer.Juan Johnson’s lawsuit against former Chicago Police gang crimes specialist Reynaldo Guevara is set for trial Monday. Johnson accuses Guevara of framing him with a 1989 murder.An appeals court tossed out Johnson’s conviction. He was retried and acquitted in 2004. At the second trial, a gang member said Guevara directed him to pick Johnson out of a lineup.“This is about gang-bangers who testify at a trial,†said …Read more […..]
Chicago police rip their pension fund for investing in business tied to Robert Vanecko, nephew of Mayor Richard Daley
Investing the pension funds of city departments, in this case Chicago PD, into a realty company owned by Mayor Daley’s nephew sounds really fishy. How the heck does this guy last as mayor with all the shady deals–Meigs Field, Ohare Expansion, and this, among others…. Like the old adage says, “It is good to be king.”Officers also blasted fund officials for not complying with a subpoena from Chicago’s inspector general By Dan Mihalopoulos | Tribune reporter April 30, 2009Dozens of Chicago police officers jammed their pension fund’s board meeting Wednesday to question an investment deal for a real estate firm involving …Read more […..]
Dallas police seeking impostor who made arrests
How the heck does this stuff happen???DALLAS, Texas — A 21-year-old man claiming to be in the military helped Dallas patrol officers answer calls and make arrests, and he accompanied them on a ride-along, but officials say he was the one taking police for a ride.The impostor, identified as Ryan Caskey, wore a bulletproof vest and carried a U.S. Marine military police badge and a Glock, which he reportedly drew from its holster as he kicked in a door at a Far North Dallas apartment.Authorities said Caskey, who is wanted for questioning, claimed to be in an FBI task force, had the cop lingo and swagger down pat, and followed …Read more […..]