CORONA Over 800 Chicago police officers, employees call out sick in one day

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Over 800 Chicago police officers, employees call out sick in one day

CHICAGO (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department. The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday — that’s about 6 percent of the…

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Over 800 Chicago police officers, employees call out sick in one day
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by: Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:37 AM CDT / Updated: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:37 AM CDT

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CHICAGO (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department.
The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday -- that's about 6 percent of the entire force.
Of the 50 officers who have tested positive for the virus, a few have required hospitalization and one is said to be in critical condition, according to the CPD.
The department said it is largely due to precautionary measures that hundreds are taking sick leave.
"As police officers, we have these concerns because we're serving the community," said Sgt. Anthony Varchetto of the CPD. "But we also have families as well and there's a concern of obviously, you know, after your tour of duty, bringing this home to your family as well."
Free testing is being offered by a newly formed group called "Bank the Blue" to help and support officers through the pandemic.
The department's first confirmed case of coronavirus was reported just two weeks ago with a detective testing positive. The police facility underwent a thorough cleaning and disinfection.
CPD Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the department is prioritizing infection control measures within all police facilities.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to announce additional support for first responders later Tuesday morning.

 

[bw]

If every one of our cops was home sick, we'd hardly notice. If all the Chicago cops are home, I cannot imagine the chaos. Koreans to the rooftops, please!

 

[20Gauge]

If every one of our cops was home sick, we'd hardly notice. If all the Chicago cops are home, I cannot imagine the chaos. Koreans to the rooftops, please!

As a point of order. Can it get any worse for the general public. It's not like the City did much for them before. Now if you have money and are in a "good" or better area, yeah this is going to be a problem.

Your Police protection just called out and may not be back....

 

[Raggedyman]

who else can imagine an obese caped Mighty Mouse flying over Chi-CONGO and singing. . .

HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY!!!!!

with this thing in tow behind her . . .


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[KMR58]

Poor Chicagoan's without their weapons.

 

[Raggedyman]

I have also heard that cook county jail has a MAJOR outbreak on its hands - can't let the prisoners out becasue they are essentially all violent offenders . . .

tuff problem - but with instant and multi faceted BENEFICIAL solution:

since your CRIMINALITY prohibits your release, we will lock you all up together; there is no care available - you'll recover or you'll die.

if you recover YOU'RE a free man - since there is obviously something else here you needed to accomplish - very likely repentence and restitution so get to it.

if you die - sorry bout that - but we saved a LOT of tax $$$$ on caring for your criminal ass and it was obviously "your appointed time" to depart this mortal coil

 

[Illini Warrior]

the CPD has little confidence in the nappy head lesbian >>> did some weird azz home baking show to promote the shelter in place over the weekend ...

 

[NoDandy]

Chicongo is soon to be like Roarks Drift !

Many other large cities to be the same !

Good people should have moved out years ago. Those that did not are soon to pay the price !

 

[summerthyme]

I have also heard that cook county jail has a MAJOR outbreak on its hands - can't let the prisoners out becasue they are essentially all violent offenders . . .

tuff problem - but with instant and multi faceted BENEFICIAL solution:

since your CRIMINALITY prohibits your release, we will lock you all up together; there is no care available - you'll recover or you'll die.

if you recover YOU'RE a free man - since there is obviously something else here you needed to accomplish - very likely repentence and restitution so get to it.

if you die - sorry bout that - but we saved a LOT of tax $$$$ on caring for your criminal ass and it was obviously "your appointed time" to depart this mortal coil

Nah... the fatality rate on this isn't nearly high enough to play that game of Russian roulette! You'd probably (even without care) end up releasing about 80% (and remember, these are violent criminals) back into society.

Summerthyme

 

[PghPanther]

800 cops called in sick in Chicango?...............................Hey Southside Cook County .........let the games begin!..........and watch those shooting rates rise!

 

[Squib]

Well I know! Maybe the mayor of Chitcago could release a press statement appealing to the criminals to just “chill” for a while!?

Isn’t that what Houston‘s mayor did? Haven’t heard how it worked yet...I imagine pretty good!

 

[Walrus Whisperer]

I say Chicongo is gonna be aflame soon.

 

[The Snack Artist]

800 cops called in sick in Chicango?...............................Hey Southside Cook County .........let the games begin!..........and watch those shooting rates rise!

You have approx a 1% chance of going to jail for a murder in Chicongo. Warmer weather has more to do with shooting rates than anything.

 

[night driver]

Yeah, this will take us right in to Marching Season (ask Melodi if you don't get it.

Yeah, Sporty is in our rearview mirror. We're headed straight into Spicy.

 

[Raggedyman]

800 cops called in sick in Chicango?...............................Hey Southside Cook County .........let the games begin!..........and watch those shooting rates rise!

where are we sending ammo donations? its sooo . . . heartwarming . . . to contribute to the cause of COMMUNITY CLEAN UP

 

[Raggedyman]

Well I know! Maybe the mayor of Chitcago could release a press statement appealing to the criminals to just “chill” for a while!?

Isn’t that what Houston‘s mayor did? Haven’t heard how it worked yet...I imagine pretty good!

indeed - like the other 'tard demonratz mayors of the big bue shitties did . . . its very effective tactical strategy dontcha kno

 

[Walrus Whisperer]

I say Chicongo is gonna be aflame soon.

And it ain't the first time.