Back to the Future - Chicago Style

The more things change, the more I don't trust government. After disbanding scandal-plagued Special Operations Section, Chicago police to start special gang unit -- chicagotribune.com The Chicago PD got rid of its Special Operations Sections, because murder-for-hire, home-invasions, and a host of other crimes committed by Chicago Police officers was a bit hard to swallow, even in Chicago. So of course to celebrate one year anniversary of the demise of SOS, Chicago will reconstitute SOS. First, here is a description of the end of the old.SOS was disbanded last October amid a scandal over a team of officers who are alleged to have robbed and kidnapped victims for years under the guise of police work. Seven officers are awaiting trial on criminal charges. In addition, the U.S. attorney's office has an ongoing probe into whether... [read full story]