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Author:  jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:42 pm ]
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Too much negative in the press. In my lifetime,I have known 5 police officers personally. The first one was a Chicago officer killed in the line of duty,the second was shot in the line of duty but had a bulletproof vest on and survived. The next 2 assisted in saving my life and the final one is a friend who also is a high ranking officer in the Army. I hold each in high regard.

I've always been a "Law & Order' guy but I realize their are some bad cops,just like there are bad postmen,garbage men,etc. I appreciate the jobs these men & women do.

As far as pop culture,the best portrayal and most believable imho:

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Author:  SomeGuy [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:44 pm ]
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No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:57 pm ]
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SomeGuy wrote:
No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.


Disagree, but still many bad cops. Like Politicians I think many or even most get into the job with great intentions. They see things and then do things, that make them bad after that.
Author:  Hatchetman [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:59 pm ]
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lot of them where probably no good to begin with and one of their relatives got them in the department.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:01 pm ]
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Hatchetman wrote:
lot of them where probably no good to begin with and one of their relatives got them in the department.


I agree , no doubt it is a true fraternity.
Author:  Nas [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:09 pm ]
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I think many see it as a good job with good benefits in most cities. I don't think a lot of them get the job expecting to do good. I wouldn't compare them to a politician.

Why do we need to shout out police officers everytime one gets criticized? Do we give shout outs to good lawyers after we criticize one? What about teachers? Parents? Athletes? It's really weird how some of you all react to criticism of any officer.
Author:  312player [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:17 pm ]
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bigfan wrote:
SomeGuy wrote:
No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.


Disagree, but still many bad cops. Like Politicians I think many or even most get into the job with great intentions. They see things and then do things, that make them bad after that.





I know Someguy is messin around but Its weird how when bad cops are identified there is a kneejerk reaction to defend all the good ones... A bad garbage man leaves a mess, a bad cop kills you or plants drugs in your car or house and gets you railroaded to prison.

Most Cops are Cops because its a fallback job..they went to college n still haven't chosen a profession..the Test comes around and they take it..its good pay with good bennies..almost impossible to be laid off or fired. T
Author:  jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:19 pm ]
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Nas wrote:
I think many see it as a good job with good benefits in most cities. I don't think a lot of them get the job expecting to do good. I wouldn't compare them to a politician.

Why do we need to shout out police officers everytime one gets criticized? Do we give shout outs to good lawyers after we criticize one? What about teachers? Parents? Athletes? It's really weird how some of you all react to criticism of any officer.




Blame it on Tarantino. It's ok for him to take it to the 'nth degree going one way.I choose to go the other way.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:19 pm ]
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SomeGuy wrote:
No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.

Not even the ones who play football or have dance offs with kids?
Author:  badrogue17 [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:21 pm ]
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312player wrote:
bigfan wrote:
SomeGuy wrote:
No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.


Disagree, but still many bad cops. Like Politicians I think many or even most get into the job with great intentions. They see things and then do things, that make them bad after that.





I know Someguy is messin around but Its weird how when bad cops are identified there is a kneejerk reaction to defend all the good ones... A bad garbage man leaves a mess, a bad cop kills you or plants drugs in your car or house and gets you railroaded to prison.

Most Cops are Cops because its a fallback job..they went to college n still haven't chosen a profession..the Test comes around and they take it..its good pay with good bennies..almost impossible to be laid off or fired. T

Compared to say truck driving, its a cake walk.
Author:  312player [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:24 pm ]
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Truck driving...more dangerous, less pay..
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:31 pm ]
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Good cops are truly heroes

Bad ones are truly villians
Author:  SomeGuy [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:36 pm ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
SomeGuy wrote:
No such thing as a "good cop," Jimmy.

Sorry to burst your bubble.

Not even the ones who play football or have dance offs with kids?


It was just something I heard on the board...
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:36 pm ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
Good cops are truly heroes

Bad ones are truly villians


Stop being reasonable!
Author:  Scorehead [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:41 pm ]
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Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.
Author:  Nas [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:47 pm ]
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Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.


Well over $100k with benefits. They start at $50k and are at $80k in 18 months. Lots of other perks too.
Author:  FavreFan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:49 pm ]
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Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.

That's what a soldier makes in three years, and it's a more dangerous job.
Author:  312player [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:54 pm ]
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Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.



Most cops make 2-3 times that.
Author:  Nas [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:58 pm ]
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FavreFan wrote:
Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.

That's what a soldier makes in three years, and it's a more dangerous job.


Agreed.
Author:  Scorehead [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:07 pm ]
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Just found this list of all CPD employees & their salaries. CPD officers start at $43,104, but there are a lot of officers making $80K - $95K.

https://data.cityofchicago.org/Administration-Finance/Police-Salary/ap92-235q
Author:  chaspoppcap [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:12 pm ]
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FavreFan wrote:
Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.

That's what a soldier makes in three years, and it's a more dangerous job.


Based on what you posted about your time in the military all you did was sit on your ass. You didn't even have to do guard duty? How is that hard work. Where you deployed? If you are deployed you get a boost plus when you are in you need to count all your benifits like oh housing food and all the other stuff.
Author:  FavreFan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:13 pm ]
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chaspoppcap wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.

That's what a soldier makes in three years, and it's a more dangerous job.


Based on what you posted about your time in the military all you did was sit on your ass. You didn't even have to do guard duty? How is that hard work. Where you deployed? If you are deployed you get a boost plus when you are in you need to count all your benifits like oh housing food and all the other stuff.

Yeah, I didn't do a whole lot. But I was willing to. There's a shit ton of wasted money on the military budget. Not sure if you're smart enough to realize this, but not every soldier's time served mirrors my own.

Edit: We pay for our own food. The "three square meals a day" thing is not free. $300+ was deducted every month for it. The housing is free, but you get what you pay for. Half the time plumbing and electricity was out.
Author:  Gloopan Kuratz [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:15 pm ]
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I blamed the terrorists. Police militarization has gone to their heads.
Author:  Seacrest [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:15 pm ]
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Nas wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
Scorehead wrote:
Cops are underpaid. What do they make, $50K? Not worth it for the risks involved, at least in the big cities.

That's what a soldier makes in three years, and it's a more dangerous job.


Agreed.


It ain't truck driving guys.
Author:  SomeGuy [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:16 pm ]
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Terry's Peeps wrote:
rogers park bryan wrote:
Good cops are truly heroes

Bad ones are truly villians


Stop being reasonable!


No. Can I just start a fight in peace, champ?
Author:  leashyourkids [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:15 pm ]
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I believe Rick cited a statistical fact that more truck drivers die on the job than police. If that is true, are all these passive-aggressive remarks attempting to mock facts? I don't really get it. Down with... data?
Author:  312player [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:30 pm ]
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Rick was correct, Truck Driving was more dangerous than a cop...so was commercial fishing and a dozen other jobs.. Spanky and Rogue feel unintentionally dead < intentionally dead.
Author:  America [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:37 pm ]
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I drove a truck long haul, it might be statistically more dangerous but holding the steering wheel 450 miles across Nebraska while texting and driving is pretty low-stress. Cops have to deal with a lot of bullshit and people hate them for it.

I like the CPD, I took the test years ago but decided against pursuing it.

Oh, and all but a handful of Americans are underpaid.
Author:  FavreFan [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:09 pm ]
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America wrote:
Cops have to deal with a lot of bullshit and people hate them for it.

:lol: :lol:

I don't think people hate cops because they have to deal with a lot of bullshit.
Author:  Chus [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:14 pm ]
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leashyourkids wrote:
I believe Rick cited a statistical fact that more truck drivers die on the job than police. If that is true, are all these passive-aggressive remarks attempting to mock facts? I don't really get it. Down with... data?


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