Inmate # 16627-424

Mike and all the other naysayers out there, today, November 7,2007, George Ryan checks into the federal prison in Oxford, Wi. 4, 474 days or 12 years and 364 days ago, Nov. 8, 2004 six children died in a horrfic accident in Wisconsin. For all those DOP and IG people that supported me, thank you for it is poetic justice. For all those that never challenged an order or questioned a boss for fear of repercussion, search your conscience now, and eat the dust of Ryan's van as it speeds of to Oxford.

Reponse to Mike

I was assigned to the IG from 1987 to 1995. Shortly after George"Mr. MaGoo" Ryan took office in 1991, you could see that it was more than just politics as usual. There was an arrogant greed growing I was outspoken against what was developing then. I was criticized and even ridiculed with people calling it sour grapes and calling me a disgruntled employee. Dean Bauer and Ryan both engaged in obvious obstructions of justice. I was told then nothing will ever be done, Ryan is too powerful. then in 1995, the ultimate obstruction occurred, he dissolved the IG in an attempt to stop the investigations of employees accepting bribes that were ending up in his campaign war chest. I was told then that Ryan will never be touched. Then in 2001 Dean Bauer plead guilty and went off to prison , and he would not testify against Ryan, his buddy. Then Fawell went too, and he refused to give up his sugar daddy. I was told Ryan will not get indicted. Then I was told he will not be found guilty. Well, guess what, he WILL go to the federal penitentiary.

Boz Hawg of Kankakee

Our former boss George Ryan is more than likely going to check into federal prison before the end of the week. HURRAY! Any comments?

5 months go by

It has been 5 months since the last post. Nobody is communicating with each other any more? For active investigators, what's the buz around D.O.P.? I have heard some rumors about policy against discussing any and all past or current department business. Is this why no new posts? You guys no longer have first amnedment rights?
Any new stuff up with my fellow retirees?
My mom passed away in June at 92. I saw Capt Digiore at a FBINA meeting in July and he told me his father passed away in June too. I sent a message to the command center and to Dist 1 about my Mom. A bunch of retirees came to the wake including Tom Henderson, Dave Alcala, Mike Hogan and Jimmy Taylor. Dist 1 was represented by Jim Murphy, Gerry Woods, Carolyn Miller, and Terry Novack. The Dist. also sent a escort for the funeral procession. DiGiore said he sent a message to PIU about his father, but I never heard . Usually, somebody at the Dist. calls Hogan and he gives me a call when their is Dist. 1 or dept. news. I wished I could have expressed my condolences to Capt. DiGiore sooner. Loosing a parent, no matter at what age, is a difficult time.
TRAINING
I am teaching a course for the MTU's around the state from September through January and more will be scheduled after that. Check your local MTU schedule to see when I am in your area. Sign up or just drop by to say hello.
I am also writing a book and I am about 75% done. I have a publisher lined -up too. I may be calling some of you to ask you about antidotes related to my book's topic. I hope you will have some interesting stories and can talk . ( 1st amendment rights and all)

Sorry and a comment on Dan's blog posting on leadership.

I apologize to all you bloggers for not posting since I originally signed on. I really appreciate the fact that CP has taken the time and effort to begin this network. Now that I am back posting, I hope others join in and things won't be so QUIET.
What do we want to talk about? Dan's recent posting on his site was about leadership. My retired cop cynical side says , What leadership, SOS Police? The fact is what Dan says is true. The only thing different I have to add is that there ARE some awesome examples of leadership within the SOSPD's history, so why use the movies for examples. Now I am not being cynical. Alot of these examples exist in middle management and/or with rank and file. After 25 years in the department, I often heard external criticism of our agency from politicians, media, other PDs and the community . I as both a LT and CAPT often heard internal criticism of hardworking rank and file from the DOP upper echelon, our so called leaders. The fact as I reflect back is that SOS DOP is full of examples of investigators that did the RIGHT THING and had the RIGHT STUFF despite the pressure of our politically appointed bosses. I was always proud of the men and women of the SOS DOP dsepite the political bureaucracy for which we were employed and struggled against. So Dan, look internally for real life examples.
Love y'all,
retired Capt. Ed H.

Hows everybody doing?

Hi everybody,
This is Walt R. Been retired since 01-31-2001 and I've enjoyed every day of it. Thanks CP for this site. Makes it seem like us old guys still belong to something.