Chicago PD
Trooper Faulted for Ambulance Incident
What the heck is wrong with this guy? Sounds like a big ego got in the way of logical reasoning and behavior. Really sad example set by this guy.We have all seen them, the “Tough Guy” officers who feel that they own the streets, town, munipality, County and State that they work for.How people like this get hired is beyond me. In fact, some even become Chief–see Northlake and Chicago PDs.Link to the video is Here.OKLAHOMA CITY (June 16) — Bothered that an ambulance driver failed to yield to him as he raced to provide backup on a call — and angered further when he thought the driver flipped him an obscene gesture …Read more […..]
Former cop sentenced in wheelchair beating
So, He gets 40 months in prison and loses his pension…… After being brought up on charges in State court and being sentenced to probation….There are criminals out there who have committed far worse crimes and gotten far less sentences than this–it is ridiculous! I am by no means condoning his actions as they are way over the line and definitely punishable. But does this punishment fit the crime?June 11, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A Chicago police officer is sentenced for beating a man who was handcuffed and shackled to a wheelchair inside a hospital. The attack was captured on surveillance tape. Officer William …Read more […..]
Two Men Charged With Murder of Chicago Cop
Kevin A. Walker, left, and Shawn D. Gaston are charged with the murder of Chicago Police officer Alejandro Valadez. (Police photos)Two men — both with histories of gun-related arrests — were charged today with the murder of a Chicago Police officer who was gunned down in a drive-by shooting as he answered a call about shots being fired in Englewood.Shawn Gaston, 20, and Kevin Walker, 21, were taken into custody for questioning within hours of Monday’s fatal shooting of Officer Alejandro Valadez in the 6000 block of South Hermitage, authorities said Tuesday.They were charged with first degree murder and …Read more […..]
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 […..]
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 […..]