[mandaladon]

“Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy called the drop in crime a “trend.” He attributed the drop to the “talent level of individuals” on the police force, “intelligent policing strategies” and other programs. He did not mention the concealed carry law.”...................So the talent level of the cops improved?

[Cowgirl of Justice]

The same way they spin a drop in temperature to global warming.

[98ZJ USMC]

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy

Class 1A Jackass. This will be very interesting to watch unfold as the year progresses. Note: Increase popcorn stash, STAT.

[bigheadfred]

So the talent level of the cops improved?

Absolutely! /s

[usconservative]

Gary McCarthy is an ass-clown. When Conceal/Carry was finally mandated for Illinois, he raced to the television cameras and warned people "don't you carry your weapons into Chicago, you're likely to get shot by the police."

I'm not kidding.

I work in Chicago, specifically in the south end of the Loop where the Federal Reserve and the Board of Trade are.

I've been surprised at the LACK OF "No Guns Allowed" signs in the downtown area. I've seen a total of THREE "No Guns Allowed" (the "official" signs)in my daily walks.

What I'm not sure of is do the business owners know that Conceal/Carry is now the law and that if they do not want guns on their premises they're supposed to post the legal sign saying "no guns allowed?"

I don't know. I really don't. I'm interested to know because I've passed my CCW certification and am waiting for my "permit" to show up in the mail.

[Joe 6-pack]

“Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy called the drop in crime a “trend.” He attributed the drop to the “talent level of individuals” on the police force, “intelligent policing strategies” and other programs. He did not mention the concealed carry law.”...................So the talent level of the cops improved?"

Whenever crime stats go down, the local uniformed hegemons always declare it the result of aggressive, innovative, police work, programs, etc. When they go up, it's always the result of socio-economic trends, or an influx of outsiders.

[12Gauge687]

Yeah, right. Actually, the number of beat cops has gone down significantly since the Nineties and many of the replacements look like they’re right out of the academy. This is the same “talent” that only solves and prosecutes 35% of murders in Chicago.