Gene Roy

Retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives. Advocate for Officer Wellness, PTSD recovery and Suicide Prevention. Public Safety Consultant and Media Commentator.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@chicagobars Does anyone think the timing of this was a coincidence? Or was it deliberately timed to be out of the country during the crucial last days of the Legislature's session?

[IHSM @IHSM11]

@Libs_OfChicago But TRUMP. But ICE.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

It's not what MAGA, SPLC, - or any other group that goes by initials thinks - it's about what the families of shooting victims think. Instead of trying to politicize it, you could just say "Thank You for your service" to the CPD, CFD, and all the medical personnel working at the various Trauma Centers in the Chicago area.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

It looks as if the Spin Doctors will be back again for another performance this evening, repeating City Hall's favorite tune of "It's really not anything serious, just underprivilged, harmless teenagers out having fun."

[Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere @TylerLaRiviere]

Hundreds maybe around 1000 youth out here dancing on cars and in the streets, climbing on anything and everything as cops slowly encroach through the park in a line formation. LSD is completely blocked at 57th both directions.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@ilovetrolls @thewatch42 The Acapella band that performs the vocals composed by the Spin Doctors put on a special weekend performance here in Chicago.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@ChicagosMayor He conveniently forgot to mention the part about an offender deliberately driving his car into the crowd. That act escalated this incident from a "harmless teen takeover" to Aggravated Assault and Attempted Murder. That escalation requires a much stronger response and action!

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@Hamer187 Great point Bob. A non-fatal shooting is a failed murder attempt. One can still break down the individual totals and look at the combined total of shootings and murders.

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. It's not about our picnics, vacations or a day at the beach. It's about those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could enjoy our freedom. So enjoy your outing but remember those who sacrificed their lives to make it possible.

[Johnny Midnight ⚡️ @its_The_Dr]

This is what Memorial Day is about, This is also why We don’t tolerate People Burning our Flag!

[Johnny Midnight ⚡️ @its_The_Dr]

This is what Memorial Day is about, This is also why We don’t tolerate People Burning our Flag!

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@AldConway Who defines "extremist" and under what Constitutional or legal authority?
And.....does this mean that ANY city employee - not just CPD - who happens to be a member of the SPLC - will be terminated? Or is this just a political theater before the 2027 election?

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@Hamer187 Who sets the standards to define what an extremist group is? Would that include the SPLC?

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@saeileenburke This is how a REAL State's Attorney runs their office, displaying common-sense, good judgment and a dedication to making their community safer. Thank You Ms. State's Attorney!

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

For those of you in the Chicago area......If you're free tomorrow evening, May 16th, please take some time to attend this fundraiser benefitting the families of Officer John Batholomew - who was killed in the line of duty on April 25th - and his partner, Officer Nelson Crespo - who was critically injured in that same incident.

The fundraiser is organized by the #BrotherhoodForTheFallen (BFTF) which is an incredible organization dedicated to supporting police families in their darkest moments.

If you'd like to contribute, but can't make the fundraiser, the flyer has the contact information for RickCaballero, the organizer of the event, and you can contact him directly/

Additionally, Rick will be talking with me and Jim Balcer at 8:30 tomorrow morning on our radio show on WCPT AM 820, and if you tune in, you can learn more about this fundraiser as well as the mission of BFTF.

Your support of these families in their darkest moments is deeply appreciated. Thank You!

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@Nonotmiketoo @richsday @acitythatworks Doesn't it amaze you how these so-called "experts" think they know how to run any police agency, let alone the CPD?

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@richsday @acitythatworks Sure

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

The CPD is already down approximately 2000 officers from the Emanuel and Lightfoot administrations, resulting in fewer officers assigned to district operations. And the CPD only has 7% of it's sworn personnel assigned in detective assignment s, as compared to NYC and LA, who assign 15% of their sworn in detective roles. And each of those cities have roughly 50% of the shootings and murders Chicago suffers.

Who were the police Subject Matter Experts who collaborated on this study?

[Gene Roy @GeneRoyChicago]

@JoinChicagoPD Congratulations on your retirement after a distinguished career with the Chicago Police Department. Your leadership qualities were highly visible, even when you were a Sergeant. It was a pleasure and an honor to have worked with you. Best wishes for your future.