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Cyclist in handcuffs at MKE & Elston tonight

I saw a cyclist in a high vis jacket detained by a non-uniformed CPD officer on the corner of Milwaukee and Elston at approximatly 5:45 tonight. I couldn't tell it was a cop at first so I asked if everything was alright and the cop told me to keep it moving. I overheard the officer joking with the cyclist and saying that he could call a "street lawyer" if he wanted...

This happened on a pretty busy intersection, anyone see anything go down?

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Permalink Reply by David P. on November 8, 2013 at 10:21pm

Permalink Reply by El Dorado on November 9, 2013 at 3:51am

All kidding aside. A qualified attorney is the best bet. I once had a minor drug case dropped because the police hassled me on the stop. It's not television & Law and Order. They don't have to read you "your rights". Yet at the same time, you don't have to say $hit but your name and address. The CPD is notorious for being bullies.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 10, 2013 at 9:51am
You're joking, right?

clp said:

But really, was anyone hurt by this incident?  Drop it.   I've lived in Chicago long enough to appreciate the "tough" stance our cops maintain.  I spent 45 minutes 'cuffed and on my butt, freezing in the Loop wearing nothing but a tee-shirt & running tights during the marathon, just because I failed to recognize and stop when a bike cop told me to do so.  I'm still grateful.  The next guy that bike cop 'cuffs might have just broken into my apartment!  This is a big, dangerous city folks...and for all their insensitivities and mistakes, it is those aggressive cops that keep us safe!

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on November 10, 2013 at 12:39pm

Yeah, why have the right to not be harassed when we can just be safer in a police state.

clp said:

But really, was anyone hurt by this incident?  Drop it.   I've lived in Chicago long enough to appreciate the "tough" stance our cops maintain.  I spent 45 minutes 'cuffed and on my butt, freezing in the Loop wearing nothing but a tee-shirt & running tights during the marathon, just because I failed to recognize and stop when a bike cop told me to do so.  I'm still grateful.  The next guy that bike cop 'cuffs might have just broken into my apartment!  This is a big, dangerous city folks...and for all their insensitivities and mistakes, it is those aggressive cops that keep us safe!

Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on November 10, 2013 at 1:02pm

And here we go...

*gets up from chair, goes to make the popcorn*
Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 10, 2013 at 2:07pm

You're joking, right?

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

You're joking, right?

clp said:

But really, was anyone hurt by this incident?  Drop it.   I've lived in Chicago long enough to appreciate the "tough" stance our cops maintain.  I spent 45 minutes 'cuffed and on my butt, freezing in the Loop wearing nothing but a tee-shirt & running tights during the marathon, just because I failed to recognize and stop when a bike cop told me to do so.  I'm still grateful.  The next guy that bike cop 'cuffs might have just broken into my apartment!  This is a big, dangerous city folks...and for all their insensitivities and mistakes, it is those aggressive cops that keep us safe!

Permalink Reply by Tom Dworzanski on November 10, 2013 at 4:10pm

I think this was just posted for the lulz.

clp said:

But really, was anyone hurt by this incident?  Drop it.   I've lived in Chicago long enough to appreciate the "tough" stance our cops maintain.  I spent 45 minutes 'cuffed and on my butt, freezing in the Loop wearing nothing but a tee-shirt & running tights during the marathon, just because I failed to recognize and stop when a bike cop told me to do so.  I'm still grateful.  The next guy that bike cop 'cuffs might have just broken into my apartment!  This is a big, dangerous city folks...and for all their insensitivities and mistakes, it is those aggressive cops that keep us safe!

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 10, 2013 at 5:16pm

You're joking, right?

Tom Dworzanski said:

I think this was just posted for the lulz.

clp said:

But really, was anyone hurt by this incident?  Drop it.   I've lived in Chicago long enough to appreciate the "tough" stance our cops maintain.  I spent 45 minutes 'cuffed and on my butt, freezing in the Loop wearing nothing but a tee-shirt & running tights during the marathon, just because I failed to recognize and stop when a bike cop told me to do so.  I'm still grateful.  The next guy that bike cop 'cuffs might have just broken into my apartment!  This is a big, dangerous city folks...and for all their insensitivities and mistakes, it is those aggressive cops that keep us safe!

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 11, 2013 at 12:19pm

Nothing says "drop it" like bouncing a forgotten thread up to the top.
 
clp said:

Do you guys think a general "law 'n order" attitude, and respect and gratitude for our police force, is a laughable idea worthy of LOL's?  Sorry I do not agree.

I fold back rear-view mirrors on parked SUVs all the time.  But I'm certainly aware that most drivers consider it an act of aggression.  And too, for a car in traffic as BootsyC's target was apparently, folding back that mirror is also a safety issue...the driver won't be able to see other cyclists coming up from behind, maybe ME, maybe YOU!   Drop it.

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