25 Jan 2009, 8:51 pm
25 Jan 2009, 10:25 pm
26 Jan 2009, 12:09 am
Hmmmm... The updated story is a bit different...
Boy, 14, dupes police, patrols Chicago for 5 hours
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CHICAGO – A 14-year-old aspiring police officer donned a uniform, walked into a Chicago police station and managed to get an assignment — patroling in a squad car for five hours before he was detected, police said Sunday.
The boy did not have a gun, never issued any tickets and didn't drive the squad car, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Dugan said.
Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the ruse was discovered only after the boy's patrol with an actual officer ended Saturday. Officers noticed his uniform lacked a star that is part of the regulation uniform.
Police said they were investigating how the deception went undetected for so long in what they described as a serious security breach. Police said disciplinary steps are possible pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police didn't identify the boy because of his age. He has been charged as a juvenile with impersonating an officer.
Dugan said the boy looks older than 14 and was motivated by a desire to be an officer, not malice or "ill intent."
The boy once took part in a Chicago program for youth interested in policing, so he would have been familiar with some procedures, perhaps helping him blend in, police spokeswoman Monique Bond said.
The boy did not have a gun, never issued any tickets and didn't drive the squad car, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Dugan said.
Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the ruse was discovered only after the boy's patrol with an actual officer ended Saturday. Officers noticed his uniform lacked a star that is part of the regulation uniform.
Police said they were investigating how the deception went undetected for so long in what they described as a serious security breach. Police said disciplinary steps are possible pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police didn't identify the boy because of his age. He has been charged as a juvenile with impersonating an officer.
Dugan said the boy looks older than 14 and was motivated by a desire to be an officer, not malice or "ill intent."
The boy once took part in a Chicago program for youth interested in policing, so he would have been familiar with some procedures, perhaps helping him blend in, police spokeswoman Monique Bond said.
Bright boy... I hope this incident doesn't disqualify him from becoming a police officer...
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26 Jan 2009, 1:05 am
jrknothead wrote:
Hmmmm... The updated story is a bit different...
Boy, 14, dupes police, patrols Chicago for 5 hours
Bright boy... I hope this incident doesn't disqualify him from becoming a police officer...
Boy, 14, dupes police, patrols Chicago for 5 hours
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CHICAGO – A 14-year-old aspiring police officer donned a uniform, walked into a Chicago police station and managed to get an assignment — patroling in a squad car for five hours before he was detected, police said Sunday.
The boy did not have a gun, never issued any tickets and didn't drive the squad car, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Dugan said.
Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the ruse was discovered only after the boy's patrol with an actual officer ended Saturday. Officers noticed his uniform lacked a star that is part of the regulation uniform.
Police said they were investigating how the deception went undetected for so long in what they described as a serious security breach. Police said disciplinary steps are possible pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police didn't identify the boy because of his age. He has been charged as a juvenile with impersonating an officer.
Dugan said the boy looks older than 14 and was motivated by a desire to be an officer, not malice or "ill intent."
The boy once took part in a Chicago program for youth interested in policing, so he would have been familiar with some procedures, perhaps helping him blend in, police spokeswoman Monique Bond said.
The boy did not have a gun, never issued any tickets and didn't drive the squad car, Deputy Superintendent Daniel Dugan said.
Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the ruse was discovered only after the boy's patrol with an actual officer ended Saturday. Officers noticed his uniform lacked a star that is part of the regulation uniform.
Police said they were investigating how the deception went undetected for so long in what they described as a serious security breach. Police said disciplinary steps are possible pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police didn't identify the boy because of his age. He has been charged as a juvenile with impersonating an officer.
Dugan said the boy looks older than 14 and was motivated by a desire to be an officer, not malice or "ill intent."
The boy once took part in a Chicago program for youth interested in policing, so he would have been familiar with some procedures, perhaps helping him blend in, police spokeswoman Monique Bond said.
Bright boy... I hope this incident doesn't disqualify him from becoming a police officer...I sure hope it disqualifies him! He's a liar and a manipulator, and he doesn't let the rules stop him from doing whatever he wants to do. I certainly don't want him to get arrest powers, a firearm and a badge. He'd be a menace to decent, honest people and would eventually trigger a corruption scandal in the police department.
26 Jan 2009, 9:28 pm
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27 Jan 2009, 10:17 am
KaliMa wrote:
I sure hope it disqualifies him! He's a liar and a manipulator, and he doesn't let the rules stop him from doing whatever he wants to do. I certainly don't want him to get arrest powers, a firearm and a badge. He'd be a menace to decent, honest people and would eventually trigger a corruption scandal in the police department.
what if a terrorist or criminal decided to impersonate an officer? if a child can do it so could they, the boy however had no ill intent and showed that the police are the ones who should be reprimanded.
the id wants to be an officer and every neative you've thought up could go in his favour, you'd have to lie, manipulate and not let the rules stand in your way if you work undercover so could that be in the boys future?
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27 Jan 2009, 8:27 pm
27 Jan 2009, 8:51 pm
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i wonder why it took them a while to notice?
Maybe they became suspicious only when he turned down a free donut?
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28 Jan 2009, 4:58 am
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Undercover cops aren't supposed to lie to, manipulate and break the rules of the police department, only to do those things to the criminals.
I agree the cops should have picked up on the fact that he was a fraud and should have some repercussions for not noticing, but that doesn't mean he should be allowed to become a cop.
I agree the cops should have picked up on the fact that he was a fraud and should have some repercussions for not noticing, but that doesn't mean he should be allowed to become a cop.
he wanted to become a cop, he tried impersonating one, he got away with it for hours. if he put that on his CV it would show he's got some experience
i still don't see why he should never be allowed to become a police officer, i'd rather he become one rather than someone who's known for committing assault.
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28 Jan 2009, 5:43 am
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28 Jan 2009, 5:47 am
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Well, he's already known as someone who's commited impersonating a police officer. I should think that would disqualify him.
I realize the prosecuter might punk out and charge him with some lesser offense because he/she agrees with you about this kid but it's still what he did. Obviously this police department isn't too swift, but they are supposed to consider that kind of thing before letting someone join the force. I would think somebody would remember his name, however. He embarrased them and made them a nationwide laughingstock, all because he doesn't care what happens to anybody else as long as he gets what he wants.
Maybe I'm too hard on this crime because it was commited against me a few years ago and I still kick myself for being so stupidly trusting.
I realize the prosecuter might punk out and charge him with some lesser offense because he/she agrees with you about this kid but it's still what he did. Obviously this police department isn't too swift, but they are supposed to consider that kind of thing before letting someone join the force. I would think somebody would remember his name, however. He embarrased them and made them a nationwide laughingstock, all because he doesn't care what happens to anybody else as long as he gets what he wants.
Maybe I'm too hard on this crime because it was commited against me a few years ago and I still kick myself for being so stupidly trusting.
you seem to know him, or know what was going through his mind...
i'm going by the facts, from what i read he didn't want to humiliate or anger anyone, all he wanted to do was pretend to be a cop for a day, no harm, no foul. maybe he didn't think rather than didn't care?
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28 Jan 2009, 6:08 am
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29 Jan 2009, 5:23 am
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KaliMa wrote:
I sure hope it disqualifies him! He's a liar and a manipulator, and he doesn't let the rules stop him from doing whatever he wants to do. I certainly don't want him to get arrest powers, a firearm and a badge. He'd be a menace to decent, honest people and would eventually trigger a corruption scandal in the police department.
from your description, hell make a fine police officer.
bring 'im on board!
i agree with oscuria.
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30 Jan 2009, 1:31 am
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