P.O. Potatoes

Former Chicago cop, now I fight crime elsewhere |
Looking for new perspective |
Just here to give perspective and build bridges |
R/Ts are not endorsements

[P.O. Potatoes @PO_Potatoes]

If it wasn't bystanders it was a micro managing sergeant or lieutenant that showed up dead last and would yell at cops to get back in service and answer calls.

So now your time to compose yourself was driving to a call, trying to read call notes, and (far too often)

[I narcaned your honor student. @Noxalone1]

@Agent1Security @Chicago_Police We rolled up on a shooting to find a 17 boy and 19 girl CPD trying to save them. I relieved the officer doing cpr on the girl. He took a moment to clean his hand and compose himself. Immediately bystanders started screaming at him for “doing nothing. “

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@Chicago_History Leland

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It is not our call to ignore the details of justice, it's is our duty to ensure a just end is met for all.
#tatertime

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I have seen such evil in the world that it's hard to look for justice.

Sometimes it feels easier to just want the worst for others who perpetrate the evil and wish for a bypass of justice.

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Those words and actions are what justice will eventually bind to and bring those harbingers of destruction, chaos, and evil back to the scene (in court) where they will face justice.

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I'm curious to know, what are academies teaching when it comes to articulation nowadays?

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Still alive, just not active.

However, found this super interesting

https://t.co/9mgWzaRMG4

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@PhilStandard I'm really wanting an Xbox.... However my minions are absolutely atrocious when on screens

[Deon Joseph @ofcrdeonjoseph]

Dear RG3: I’m not going to sit back and just allow you to create more of a divide with no understanding of the challenges of our job.

Bro. You are way off base. If you don’t want to be tackled and tased, you don’t shove push or assault officers. He was resisting to the point it made it extremely difficult to take him safely into custody. As a result, they had to utilize the taser to stop his actions so it would not escalate any further. Unless there is another camera angle that helps give a better perspective, I’m going to support the actions of the officers.

Folks, if you don’t want to get tackled, struck or tased, (and I don’t give a crap what color your are) do the complete opposite of what this man did. None of this would have happened if he would have had better self control.

The taser was not excessive, it was and is a deescalation tool. It served its purpose so they could finally take him into custody.

I challenge you to join the next citizens academy of your local precinct. If you are going to criticize, you may as well get an understanding of what you are criticizing.

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@wontsaymuch @PhilStandard I'd say that's changing the goal post.....but you're completely in another sports arena.

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Apparently Google's Gemini AI doesn't generate images too well 😂

[Trooper Ben @TrooperBenKs]

Last night, I shared a little about one of the hardest parts of my job: delivering death notifications. I want to thank everyone who read it, shared it, and took a moment to reflect. I didn’t expect it to get so much attention, but it’s been an active post, and I’m grateful for all the thoughtful comments.

Being open about this isn’t easy, but it’s VERY important to me. I’m just one trooper, and there are so many other first responders out there—troopers, deputies, firefighters, paramedics—doing amazing things every day. They don’t do it for recognition; they do it because they care. When I ask our troopers to share what they’ve done, most just say, “nah it’s no big deal. It’s part of the job.”

As we start the new year, if you see a first responder, take a moment to thank them. It really does mean a lot.

And if you’ve ever thought about becoming a state trooper, we’re looking for more. Visit https://t.co/Dz0IVV5Iyl to learn more.

Be safe,
Trooper Ben

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@thecookinglane @DelTaco > @tacobell

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Domestic terrorist attack was NOT on my day 1 of 2025 bingo card.

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@DreadPirateRon @hartgoat @FenixAmmunition I don't know, the life saving awards I've earned say otherwise.

But maybe you're right.

[Military Support @MilitaryCooI]

RIP to USMC Cpl. John Kinsel Sr. He passed away at the age of 107. He was one of the last 3 remaining Navajo Code Talkers and served with the 9th Marine Regiment & 3rd Marine Division during the taking of Iwo Jima. Enjoy your rest Marine 🇺🇸 🫡

[Habitual Linecrosser @HLC_actual]

If the Army Navy game was enlisted, not officer candidates, the Army would hospitalize the Navy. You telling me little ocean canoe sailors could hold a line against a 6'5" corn fed hillbilly paratrooper with a room temp IQ on his 3rd divorce and 2nd DUI? get outta here!