Ex-Chicago Cop Speaks Out 🇺🇸
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2023
- Getting a police officer's perspective in one of our large American cities is almost impossible to find these days. Today, we have the great fortune to go on a ride-along with recently retired police lieutenant John Garrido of the Chicago P.D. John speaks out and gives us a deep-dive/behind-the-scenes look at what's currently happening there.
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Guys, John and his wife have a stray pet rescue foundation that keeps pets off the streets and finds homes for them. If interested, you can donate here: www.garridostrayrescue.org/
Go get the best hot dogs in Chicago at Superdawg Drive-In: superdawg.com/. I work hard to find law enforcement that will bring us into their world and it's almost impossible these days to make this happen. Thank you John for sharing your story, and thank you guys for joining us on that ride-along. Have a great week and see you next Saturday!
Peter go check out Heather Gillespie she is homeless in Chicago!!!! Look into her
90% of americans could not afford 6 grand to get over a border.
John Garrido is a great guy . You got to ride with the best around the city Peter 16th district is the best ! Thanks for another video of the best city in the world 🌎
Pete, did you cut down the part about Lori Lightfoot about her tyrannical moves during the scamdemic and her racism by any chance? This city lives on affirmative action. Lightfoot wouldnt take any questions from white journalists.
Peter, thank you for everything! I have an amazingly sad story that is happening everyday to millions of Americans. I'm not going to go into detail unless you want to hear about it because it's a looong story about America's FAILING health symptom BUT...
My mom DIED a sad, lonely and unnecessary death in a nursing home at 59 due to this sad laundry list of items in order of sequence
1. Social security kept denying her healthcare because she WAS eligible for Medicaid.
2. Medicaid kept denying her for Medicaid because she was eligible for social security.
3. Cancer ate away at her in a state run nursing home (because as soon as she had to be hospitalized for metastatic bladder cancer that went to the pineal gland of her brain) the poorly run nursing home took her to only 2 her chemo treatment because they were under funded and understaffed/overworked.
4. She died confused and in severe pain ( a whole other topic) and alone because the covid lockdown was not allowing ANYONE but medical to come in.
My mom worked as a single mom to raise 2 kids.
Working sometimes 3 jobs to take care of us. Mostly under the table waitress jobs.
Started having lots of health issues, a Dr rated her for disability and that's where this all began..... She died on my daughter's 15th birthday in April of 2020.
I now at 36 have the same scary symptoms that she had close to my age and cannot get Medicaid or social security and get sicker everyday.
My 2 children have also been denied over and over and my one oldest daughter has severe stomach issues, asthma, depression and anxiety.
My youngest at 12 has her teeth decaying everyday along with depression and severe anxiety.
My husband who served in the Army reserves has bipolar type 1, PTSD, acute depression and anxiety, along with other issues, and had also been denied.
This has gone on for years...😥
Yet, I've met migrants and people that had no problem getting healthcare.
PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS KNOWN
PLEASE HELP ME GET JUSTICE BECAUSE I KNOW WE ARE NOT THE ONLY PEOPLE GOING THRU THIS. THANK YOU, PETER!! ✌️🙏❤️ 😘
Having a police station lobby filled with immigrants for months with no plan is absolute insanity.
Democrat Utopia!!
Yeah, almost like it was a stupid idea to let homeless non Americans in when we don't even take care of the homeless citizens we already have? Who the hell asked for this again?
Liberals destroyed and continue to destroy our once great nation.
That's what happens when you let shit snowball out of control
Thank a democrat for the mess Chicago is in. And to think America might vote sleepy joe back in again. Trump 2024
One guy with a camera, his wife edits the material. All in all two people who put out more and better quality content than multi billion dollar media enterprises do.
This is both a massive compliment to Peter and his wife as well as huge humiliation for the media giants.
Facts. Well said. 👏👏
Because these so called media giants has one agenda, divide and conquer.
Exactly right! And thats why those media enterprises are doomed.
Agree!
Touche! Love this guy!
Both your retired police guests were wonderful. A very informative show.
Great report. As an American, a veteran, this crap that is being pushed onto our citizens makes me sick. That one immigrant says he came here to work, now he needs somewhere to live.
I applaud that retired officer for stepping up. I’m sure he’s facing the brunt of that
He’s a good dude.
What does he have to lose by doing this? He's trying to advocate for the current officers and the city itself.
You have to love retired government personnel, they're free to talk.
@@ricdrizzle you obviously have never no knowledge and speaking out of turn. I’ve watched ppl being ostracized for speaking out and almost losing pension and being harassed and facing frivolous lawsuits. So educate yourself
@@jeffk464 yes and no. Sometimes they will harass them. My stepdad faced lawsuits, lost so called friends and they tried to find away to take his pension
711 owner was unbelievably good guy. Total props to him.
I agree
So genuine💯
Except he's wrong they're not good kids
@@wwbuirkle Most all kids are good until adults mess them up.
@@DeedlyDood It's called bad parenting
I have never seen a 7-11 that nice ever! I give him big respect, people don't realize!
That's crazy about Lori Lightfoot's security detail. I wasn't expecting that. Insanity.
All the cop haters have the biggest details. fact!
Absolutely outrageous. Every politician responsible for this disaster should be jailed.
Resspobisble for what
@@pr.paradox1970try to pay attention 😅
for allowing illegal aliens into our country and cities
s @@pr.paradox1970
and those POLICE OFFICERS who say " THEY ARE HERE LET'S TAKE CARE OF THEM" those same POLICE OFFICERS will KICK YOU out on the STREETS but NOT ILLEGALS! POLICE OFFICERS took an OATH to protect WE THE PEOPLE ( who PAY them) but they show MORE RESPECT TO ILLEGALS by ALLOWING. I will NOT FORGIVE OUR LOCAL GOV DEPT/AGENCIES and that is what YOU see. I think it is MESSED up for a RETIRED of 30+ years officer to say "LET'S take care of them" has he ever said that for a VET/HOMELESS and NOT kick them out? the answer is NOOOOO so they are just as CORRUPT as WASHINGTON DC.
@@pr.paradox1970responsible for identity politics and virtue signaling for votes, power, and ultimately the almighty dollar. Their words are hollow. The average citizens suffer through and through while the politicians who recklessly destroy our country, hide away in their gated communities and vacation destinations. Hope this helps.
This is REAL journalism. Incredible work Peter.
That’s just one point of view. He needs to interview social workers once a while. That’s a different point of view.
This is bullshit garbage from a bigot ex cop. Hardly journalism. Peter missed the mark with this one.
@@AnglingAttorney aww poor baby, you seem triggered. Did you lose one of your corrupt cases?
Well said❤
Free palestine❤
Isn't it amazing that the MSM would never show this in such detail. Great video!
Much respect to that retired police officer! He did a very very dangerous job and didn’t get the back up he deserved from government. Such a nice man and im real glad he made it to the end. May he and his family enjoy his retirement!! From the uk 🇬🇧✌️
I feel so bad for the Homeless Veterans that are pushed to the side !
God bless the homeless vets.
Vets have been homeless since WW1.
This is so unacceptable. We are paying taxes to take care of illegal invaders and we have homeless veterans who can’t even get food. I have a big problem with this.
ALL homeless people are also important and shouldn't be swept aside. Chicago should be giving their homeless apartments and help. Not everyone is able to or has the will anymore to work.
Keep voting democrat
This retired police officer should run for mayor. He would fix a lot of things. He makes so much sense.
Yet Mayor's are only passed on to people who knows who they are, like he stated, its Friends and Families. However even if he becomes Mayor, he will not have the budget if he decides to do something out of the box. The Committee who owns and runs all the money will stop sending him the cash. So yes a Mayor can have some great power, but only if those in charge of the money will allow him to use the money he needs.
Yet he has un-jaded views 🙄
I was thinking the same thing.
They just had an election that had a candidate that was more pro police. That candidate lost. All that needs to be said.
The elections are rigged in Chiraq. They don't call it Crook County for nothing.
I always waive to police officers and firefighters and the mailman when I see them in traffic, idk if they think it's weird or not but it makes me happy to let them know I appreciate what they do for our communities.
Omg me too😂
Another quote
"Public Safety cannot be political ". Spot on. Tree Link International 😊
It's nice that someone is doing real journalism. Thank you, Mr. Santenello.
This isn't real journalism. This is taking one persons story without researching what they are saying. He is exaggerating a lot and skewing a lot things based on his opinions.
Is that right? First of all THAT is just your opinion. My opinion is that this type of journalism is way more valid than any of the legacy / Corporate media is spewing.@@GrinderTV
Oh please, this is just an ad for Chicago trying to put lipstick on a pig.
@@GrinderTV most people don't know what journalism is. They also have a weird hate for journalists. But yeah this isn't journalism. He is documenting something though.
What? That doesn't even make sense. The whole video was basically how crappy Chicago has become!@@petebusch9069
When he said they’re not bad kids, they just need some help/support. That’s someone that truly wants to see his community better
...and someone who knows what he's talking about. Not giving some BS political/hysterical/simplistic answer
Government programs isn't going to solve anything. This all stems from the breakdown of the family
Help and support? Yes!! When I had a teenager out of control there was no where I could turn to. I was told unless she committed a crime there was nothing I could do
No, they're going to be pretty much going to turn into bad adults.
@@IbrahimMuhammad_114 Wrong on the programs. We had very few street homeless prior to 2012 compared to other big cities. Why? Public provision for mental health care. After all a functional adult in America with unemployment as low as we have means a working adult. In a budget crunch in 2012, Rahm Emanuel cut that funding off. Result? Thousands of people, many of them veterans, without mental health care, fell into destitution and homelessness. Surely it makes more sense, as our new mayor has suggested, to restore that funding rather than spending money on tents, temporary sanitation, and lost tax revenue from ex-visitors horrified at the sight of homeless in tents.
they should be showing this is schools, on the mainstream media... everywhere! so many Americans are so out of touch with reality that they don't know whats truly happening! Thank you for the work you do!
WE HAVE TO START TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN FOR HEAVENS SAKE
AMERICA FIRST 🇺🇸🫡
Israel cannot afford that.
It's not just America, the UK is facing the exact same issues
This makes you realize how unsafe we actually are as citizens and how much our politicians don't care about us either.
also is this like north side of chicago in the video or smt?
pretty sure the real chicago is a complete ghetto dump...
if they would actually show the real chicago... ; ]
or tv shows and movies have been lieing to the world what chicago is like? :D
aint chicago ojne of the worst ghettos in the world list? ; ) ... just like philadelphia streets at night .... heroine addicted zombies everywhere , etc... ; )
True, but ONLY Democrats are actively destroying the country.
And how big of cowards everyone is to let it happen and not start a revolution
Like to Alderman from the Northside district said, we need to take responsibility for our own safety. Democrats want to disarm all Americans. That just makes us all potential victims. And they are doing everything to stop accountability and police from arresting and charging criminals. They released prisoners during Covid and aren't enforcing our borders. Send them all to the unemployment office!
Yea and people are trying to blame it on the party they don't like. Like bruh. I definitely have a side, but you're an absolute idiot if you think voting for one side or the other is going to magically fix shit or ruin it. Very few politicians give a fuck about anything but themselves and their wallets. Doesn't matter the party or ideologies. Most of them are just garbage. There's a few ways it can change, but just voting isn't going to do it. Especially when a significant portion of the population doesn't vote for people, they vote for parties. Could be a left wing republican or a right wing Democrat and they'd still get their votes just for the letter next to their name. A lot of problems with this country and the world and all everyone wants to do is point fingers. No one wants to talk or figure it out and work together. You can very easily see that in some of the bigger comment chains here. Pretty pathetic honestly.
I’m also from Chicago and live here. John is talking 100% FACTS!!
Stop voting democrat please, Sincerely, from the rest of the state
Bullshit
Haha fucking move dude. Go outside of Chicago and you’ll realize how AWFUL it is.
Everything starts with LEADERSHIP
GO WOKE GO BROKE 🤦♂️
Talking in 100% facts? There is only one person in the history of the world who spoke in 100% facts. He knows the best words to DONALD TRUMP 😂
You ain't real Chicagoan! Fake
I joined CPD in Aug 1981. I only left CPD because National Guard Air Force made me an MP., Paratrooper and Pilot. Had the great pleasure to "work" with CPD again this last winter. Still love CPD. U are my GOOD FAMILY 💝
The law enforcement perspective is such a good thing. Thank you, Peter.
As a Chicago resident thank you for this. It’s incredible to get a deeper dive into what’s really happening in our city.
@@henryhill3778 🙄
@@henryhill3778just because you live in Shitcago doesn't mean you voted for Brandon and Co 😂
@@TheRandompaintmost of them did... not only that.. beetle juice and that idiot mayor you have now! Seems like liberals never learn or it's just not bad enough yet.
@@TheRandompaint That's true, really sorry to those who have to see/deal with those who did.
Keep voting blue no matter who!!
All of the US politicians should be mandated to watch Peter’s videos.
Agreed!
Politicians are owned by the central bankers cartel which is destroying our country and pushing for world war 3
They know, you think they care? It is the way politicians make money
Poor Wadea al fayome 6 years old kid was stabbed 26 times and beaten to death along with his mother which is in critical condition. The people of Chicago are nowadays too much stupid
Lmao, dude, they are the ones lobbying with the corporations to bring them here, silly.
The more I watch the more I'm realizing you are one hell of an investigative journalist man
After watching a few of your segments on your channel I'm impressed with the discussions you have with all walks of life, so have subbed, more of the world needs to see your work and what you put out in content 👌👍💚🌍
and THIS is America and how we treat our veterans and homeless citizens? I could cry.
Illegal immigrants lives are now worth more than the Veterans...We are now Second Class Citizens.
The devil runs this world. Fallen world run by demons.
America's homeless can't be helped with handouts. They have mental problems or drug issues. They aren't self sufficient so they'll be back on the streets. The migrants are just temporary getting help and are self sufficient. Most of those that came months ago transitioned are already working and are renting. Some even already bought their own cars. America's homeless after the handouts end will be back to sqaure one. THAT'S the main difference. Give the homeless rehab and mental help first
@@hyemuhyemu8221
We have corrupt politicians in power. They smile and lie to get these positions and then do the opposite. The house and senate is full of traitors and despicable people.
I was in Chicago first time this September fell & broke my pelvis & fractured my spine. A kind man helped me gently to my feet, a woman ran for the police who stayed with me keeping me from shocking. One week in Northwestern hospital with excellent care then medivaced back to Canada. Thank you Chicago for helping this 73 year old broken & scared woman who is now recovering.
Hope you are better now, and that you had traveler's insurance
I wonder how many people this guy beat the schitt out of, falsified reports on, and entangled in Courts & Jail over his 32 year Career?? How many OTHER COPS has he covered up for at the expense of somebody falsely arrested or overcharged??
Still praying for a full recovery!
@@wmb5240gosh don’t let your bias show, maybe you want to move to a country with no police at all! 😢
@@wmb5240 You can say shit on the internet bud. Nice profile pic though, def suits you.
Nepotism is rampant everywhere. My city, Honolulu, it is the way of life here and we have people running really high-level positions with NO EXPERIENCE.
Thanks, Peter, your videos are always so informative and entertaining. Easily one of my favorite youtube channels.
Now THIS is investigative journalism! You deserve an award for this video, Peter. I have been following you for a while now and this episode is one of the best, if not the best. Kudos to John for having the courage to talk so openly and candidly about the political issues Chicago faces, as do many other large cities in the US. New Orleans and several other cities in Louisiana have similar problems with sky-high violent crime and political corruption (I think our state and Memphis may be the only ones in the same general crime statistic range as Chicago)…I wish more retired police and government employees here would speak out about it as well.
Whistle blowers are rare because the reaction is often terminal. There is never any proof admissible in a court of law. And it gets lost
I love that this video he interviews an alderman after everything the lawyer in the last video said
You know a politician is crooked and hated when they think they need massive security.
Lightfoot had the rare distinction of being hated by BOTH the Police and the Schools. And all the ACAB crew during the George Floyd protests thought of her as pro-Police. But they LOATHED her.
or your country is just unhinged
What's even more crooked is telling people to 'get out and vote'... If they are not voting, chances are they pay no attention to politicians or current events, they don't really care, having them vote would be irresponsible. It's not the lack of voters that's the problem, it's people voting irresponsibly. If people are not the voting type, if they don't care, they need to stay home on election day and mind their own business.
Nah.. it is because one who looks like her was mysteriously found dead in his office.
So like, every politician in an urban environment with high profile status?
This in my opinion, was the best vlog/ docu series ive seen you do. Im pretty sure ive seen all your youtube work
Peter I found your channel very recently. I love your stories and the incite that you present in them to the many issues.
When john said that one politician had 115 officers assigned to her for safety that blew me away what a waste of resources. Unbelievable we would never known if it wasn't for this video thanks Peter and John
The polyticians are our "local" enemies. They are doing the dirty deeds of what the tip of the pyramid wants them to do. Search gold fringes around the American flag. We are suppose to be under common law (law of the land) not admirality/maritime (law of the water/British rule/law)
Exactly. So informative. Lori Lightfoot was the worst ever, she defunded the police yet hired 115 cops to protect her. The coruption and hypocrisy are on another level
Sad to hear all this waste of resources
Lightfoot is a disaster.
The cops should have worked on it day and night to make that public. Maybe with a RUclips channel, posting videos of the mayors political power and resources abuse. Some citizen should have sued her for the same.
"Public safety cannot be political" THANK YOU!!
Yet is is. The democrats are trying to put American citizens in the most dangerous situations.
Which is exactly why a lot of lefties like me are pro police. Republicans act like being democrat means you're voting for no law enforcement lol
Of course it's political. It involves the power of physical violence, so it's always going to be political.
Except for the fact that most of his talking points were 100% political. He spent more time blaming politicians than anything else.
because politics dont influence public safety policy? i guess you agree with this idiocy in the first place. i am sorry you suffer from brainlessness.
That man was so genuine it made me feel inspired.
Very eye opening! Chicago really is a remarkable city.
As a lifelong Chicagoan and a resident of the 16th district for most of that, John Garrido has done nothing but good for the City of Chicago. I had respect for him before this video and now even more after this video. Thank you for taking time for showing how beautiful my city really is even though we have a lot of issues.
And as a lifelong Chicagoan that lived right behind the 16th District Police Station in Jeff' Park, I am glad that I got the heck out of the city & state a few years ago; and I am never going back.
@@SV-kr9fuok congratulations stay there
It is more than issues!
@@capitana2377 : I will. The weather here (both summer & winter) in Honolulu is much better than back in Chicago as well. Additionally, the violent crime rate here is still below the national average.
Have fun dealing with all of the ILLEGAL immigrants in the city. And hopefully, Chicago gets to keep its title of being the "Most Corrupt City in the U.S." for the 4th year in a row.
It's my kind of town.
Peter, you are the most authentic journalist on any media platform today. Your ability to show parts of the country so unfiltered and unedited is what we need more of. Thank you for providing this level of truth and honesty.
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Interesting take. I feel he has an agenda although I enjoy his channel.
@@edwardmorton7246 You're probably the one with the agenda.
The idea that anyone would intuitively believe they are getting some sort of unfiltered and unedited perspective on our world through some guy's clearly edited and scripted travelogues on RUclips is something to think about.
So many interesting videos you made, showing the real unfiltered America. Thank you for that from Germany!
This one of the best documentaries I have seen in a while. Well done.
Every American citizen should watch this.
Should be required watching. Phenomenal journalism. Even the ex cop was a Saint. He was so logical and explained every question.
I agree
I’m praying for the people of Chicago, they have a corrupt government that they willfully elected. They need enlightenment, God help us all!
Most Americans don't have to deal with this crap.
Yep and all the people in places like Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas Fort Worth Metro Plex and El Paso have way more migrant than NYC and Chicago. You voted for Biden and its on you Chicago. Hey New York City you own this situation stop complaining.
You know he's a really experienced officer, when the guy can stear his truck in traffic with 1 one finger while holding a coffee and using his free hand to express himself. and it all flows smoothly.
Well, drove 8 + hours shift for years ,routine stuff?..
😂
I'm a forklift driver and I can do this backwards and forwards in my pickup truck. Perks of driving all day your whole life 😂
@@Corywinget81 amen 😂
@@Palex24 but for real, you can tell he is one with the road. It's like a natural motor function for him, like walking.
Thank you, Peter. You are doing such a great job !
Brilliant & very informative, as always. Thank you Peter.🙏
This is investigative journalism at its best.
The problem is they didn't show who caused it!! We all know his name Biden.
This guy is telling it like it is.
The Lori Lightfoot detail is INSANE
Glad he shed light on that
She was anti police, unless she needed ten times the normal detail to guard her. Typical hypocrite and elected clown.
Lori Lightfoot is a black lesbian Mayor during a pandemic who had a target on her back. Clearly she had something to worry about with this commentary.
@@johncalkins6188 God forbid anyone point out stupidity and comically bad governance.
@@johncalkins6188 of course you point out what boxes she checks....not her actions. That's the only thing that matters to the left, and the only reason she got the gig.
@@johncalkins6188idc if she's black or a lesbian. I'm about meritocracy. She has no merit. She's not bright. At all. And a mean, horrible person. And she's racist.. f her and her family
I got to meet John Garrido before at jeff fest. Hands down onr lf the nicest and real people and officer we had. Thank you for your service sir
Thanks for the video and Stay safe ✌️.
I work for Cook County government and the politics he spoke of is absolutely true. Promotions and hires galore for completely unskilled and unqualified people. Politics and agenda are the priority for these agencies and its killing all types pf departments in Illinois
Same things happening in cities in California,
Same in Ohio. So much cronyism, nepotism, and DEI. And if they knew who posted this, I'd be in deep trouble!
We suffer from that situation in St Louis too.
How much destruction has to occur before people wake up. Its to the point where they force people to use an identifier (his him her etc) in their emails, what a disaster
Show me the evidence that people being promoted and hired are unskilled and unqualified, or is this your opinion because that is what you think about people of color.
That guy with the "Essentials " shirt is an example of a true father figure who cares for his community and his family .
And that is the vibe that makes Chicago truly one of the great American cities.
‘Axxking’ lmao
@@damonmelendez856Didn’t know you were an authority on speech
@@slide5039 Ebonics is like Koko the chimp, just ooking and eeking.
@@slide5039 they can try to imitate humans but they’ll never be able to pass
One of the best interviews I've seen in a while. keep up the good work.
Good Job. Thanks for doing this Peter.
The 711 owner really gave a good perspective on trying to survive in Chicago as a good citizen trying to be entrepreneurial and "pulling yourself up from your bootstraps" with small businesses. Fighting for everything you have and still living paycheck to paycheck with multiple hustles. That is the true Chicago story.
Socialism only for the wealthy. Rugged capitalism for everyone else
It's nuts 👍
Message to America?
STOP VOTING DEMOCRAT! 🤦
His situation also highlights the amount of taxes he pays from his hard earned money. As well as the amount of overhead from politicians deciding more red tape is the answer. My statement is vague intentionally. I had 15 Optical Shops that I managed in the early 2000’s. The costs the business paid the city was absurd. Traveling between the locations was costly too. Everything is more expensive in a big city vs the burbs but, I found it excessive. We started opening locations in the burbs. The burbs had much higher profits with less sales. I sold my stake in the business and never did it again. Switched to being a consultant for private Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. I took my best Opticians with me and put them in the many offices I was consulting for. Every office in contract turned around and became successful. I retired 4 years ago and haven’t been back to the city since. It’s become a shlthole since . I warn my grown children every time they go downtown for anything.✌️
I know Im going to get actual real news when Peter posts. This dude is doing more with a camera and two mics than the media has done in 10 years. Thank You Peter
Mainstream news is nothing more than teleprompter readers. Just flip channels and one channel gives you the right wing bias the other one gives you the left wing bias. They just flip the script. Divide and conquer. That is what TV is for TV programing.
I wonder why, could it be that 95% of the media is left leaning?
Until youtube demonetizes him.
Thanks for sharing this! It is eye-opening! God bless y'all!
This is great information, even better than the local news. I plan to share this w my family
Appreciate your honesty and suggestions for solutions.
I used to work with John's wife. Couldnt have met two nicer people. This was a terrific video. Thank to John and Peter for doing this.
35:50 Was great, the fact you had an ex career cop, a business owner that got his store trashed, and a caring citizen, coming all together to essentially agree on what needs to happen was interesting.
Spent 25 years of my life here. I don't miss it.
Love your videos! Thank you for all the knowledge!!!
115 officers for security detail?!? That’s insane! I’m glad that idiot is out of office. She was hands down thee worst mayor in the history of Chicago.
Agree! Bettlejuice!
She checked the right boxes which Is how she got into office which is incredible. Maybe people should get welfare for child one but no more. Tired of paying for someone to have 7 kids. That's the root of all of this. Our generosity is exploited
That's seriously paranoid behavior. I think the last mayor and the current one are severely personality disordered persons who should not be in charge of a popsicle stand, let alone America's third largest city.
And that’s saying something
Well our new mayor is even worse than her. Wait to you see how this 🤡 runs the next 3.5 years. Straight up Marxist sitting in the Mayors chair. Harold Washington and old man Daley got to be spinning in their graves.
$100B new aid to other countries, and we're not helping our own citizens. Sickening.
They are not giving other countries money out of the kindness of their hearts!!! To be a world superpower and have bases all over the world you have to pay up. If we don’t do it China or Russia will step in and take our top spot. If they accept USA money then they are owned by the usa
Ah yes, the fallacy that if we didn't spend the money one place it would go to another... the GOP doesn't like to give "handouts" to migrants and homeless and no matter how much money we do or don't send elsewhere, they aren't going to change.
countries helping other countries out of kindness is rare. If you think the US is helping countries like Ukraine and Israel out of kindness, you are a fool. US is definitely getting something valuable out of "helping" those countries. Why else do you think leaders in both parties say time and time again that they back Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, etc. Its not out of kindness, you just too ignorant or blind to see it.
u get what u vote for
People who comment stuff like this always view "helping our own citizens" as marxist. I'm entirely certain you're opposed to any kind of welfare expansion
Great job brother, glad to see someone that is willing to help report truths and lies, reality and fiction. And yes the truth hurts sometimes, literally makes me sad and even brought me to tears on a few other videos. Bottom line is I usually stay to myself but your work compelled me to share my opinion and just shout out 🙏 thanks for filling the lack of real journalism..
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Thank you for you candid honesty
This is fabulous, it's refreshing to hear from a retired cop rather than politicians or community advocates. This retired officer clearly cares for the people in his city. I enjoyed hearing his perspective.
"community advocates" ... Illegal alien advocates?
Besides him saying we need to take care of I ALIENS
My dad was a Chicago PO for 23 years. John Garrido is a good friend of our family. Grew up on the Northwest Side like Anthony said, lots of police officers, firemen, city workers in the area. So glad John was able to speak so openly about everything going on in our city, what the media doesn't show, what the officers can't talk about. I thank you Peter from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. Really shows people that our officer's hands are tied in a lot of situations, they're not taken care of by the big guys, but they do care and love our city. I now volunteer with a non-profit organization called Shields & Stripes to help officers, firemen, and even the military heal from all these invisible wounds (PTSD, suicide, etc. that John mentioned) because I love and care about this community so much. Thank you again Peter.
Many of those officers, especially from the communities you mentioned are racists. Just ask the black and brown people that have been brutally beaten by many of the “good” cops you’re describing 🙄
Love this comment ❤
Lol
Wee need more ppl like you 🫡
John didn't speak about the racism in the police force for many many years. But what he did is blame gender and race for untrained officers. What a freaking joke!
WOW this was eye opening. Thanks for sharing.
It's just like Minneapolis. God Bless You Beautiful Brave Police Officers 🌹✡️🇺🇸
As a European, it is so refreshing to see someone painting an honest picture of everyday America instead of the Kardashianized version. Thanks man and all support from the other side of the sea!
Yup, I've lived in NYC for years, and generally don't find that the homeless/addict population is even that noticable. They are transparent. People have been saying they will overrun the city for decades now, and it just hasn't happened. Everyone I know wakes up and goes to work every day. Just focusing on the homeless/addicts is about as representative of "real" America as focusing on the Kardashians.
Peter is great. I prefer a version that's in the middle - not just the Kardashians, but also not some dystopian wasteland, which we see when a lot of vloggers exploit poverty, drug abuse and homelessness for clicks. Neither is an accurate reflection of the country in a general sense. Unfortunately our media, including social media, paint both extremes as normal, when the reality is, 98% of us live regular lives without significant drama, somewhere in the middle of those two polar opposites. You know, kind of like people anywhere.
As a retired police officer, I can say this is 100% spot on.
all these people commenting ...i want to know if you voted DEMOCRAT...if you did....YOU CAUSED THIS !!!!! VOTE RED...VOTE TRUMP
@@yallgonemadd3786 I'm not voting for no thug criminal
@@yallgonemadd3786 Clearly you do not understand Chicago. It is a wonderfully diverse city were people care about women's reproductive rights, the LGBTQ community, quality healthcare and education for all...Trump and the Maga crowd will never be ever to win over Chicago. Bye now.
@yallgonemadd3786 the fact you still think our votes amount to anything is wild at this point. You really think the powers that be are willing to let us have a say in who becomes president. Do you not know the lengths they will go to have 100% power over everything? Should be obvious to everyone by now
Then you caused this@@hecatrice2064
This is my hometown Peter. My father retired Cook County sheriff back in the 90’s. Thank you for doing this videos. I believe Chicago is still a great town.
That's crazy insanity
Thank my brother John for his service and concern for his City. (fellow retired law enforcement)
Thank you for your service
Man, shout out to that 7/11 ownwer operator!! I totally felt him!!! True hustler, and can never be held down!!! 😊 I see you partner!! God bless!❤
Yep. He reminds me of my landlord, who owns a gas station in a bad city on the East Coast. He's such a great guy, best landlord I've ever had. I love hard-working Americans.
John thank you for this.
Thanks for this video ❤ my husband and my 12 year old daughter and I seen what the news was saying about this beautiful city. We came to Lalapolaza in July 2021. The 5 days we were there we had an incredible absolutely amazing time. The entire city is absolutely beautiful so much to do. ❤the people are just so friendly and so welcoming we seen no violence our entire time we were there. We had such a blast and an amazing time that we plan to come back many times we would’ve even love to move there. It is so heartbreaking to see this happening to such a beautiful city
Bless that 7-11 owner, he seems like such a nice man. I hope he gets some support from the locals. Also, the sky was gorgeous that day ⛅
Can't help but comment mid-watch. Really great stuff Peter. You're doing a real service by showcasing humanity. Thank you.
And remember vote T R U M P.
Don't you think police have e ought on their plate without a daycare center at their job
@@jwfinley7808 He won't do shit about this either. If anything he'd vindictively turn the screws on the whole state since it's a Democratic stronghold, further ruining the lives of the people in the video
I highly respect the Blue. Thank you for putting your lives on the line to maintain safety
Really enjoyed this. And now have a different perspective on what is going on in Chicago. And thumbs up to this retired officer 👮♂️ he is amazing. We need more police officers like him.
Dam 31 years as a Chicago police officer is insane. I dont know how he handled that. Imagine the stories he has.
He survived. I was surprised to hear that story he got injured. You will def encounter one of these things if you work long enough.
The police department and those poor immigrants situation is so sad.
I'm a Chicagoan for all my 63 yrs, you are so correct I'm totally convinced my vote doesn't matter. They elect who they want. I lived in portage park area when I was 13 and for many years.
64 here. Ive watched, every election. I dont vote. They put in who they want. How else do they explain that freakshow, Lightfoot??
Are votes never did count its all bs I voted one time never again
Are votes never did count its all bs I voted one time never again
Unfortunately that's everywhere! We don't have a voice😢
Im 38 and realized this, but why would we think a powerful government would give us peasants any say😂
STAY TRUE GUYS....From Australia.!
The info with the better medicine treatment ..great info and showes how important it is to talk with experienced ppl and get info from 1st hand .. that brightens your/our mind and gives insights you would never think of by just thinking and analyzing theoretically.. 👍🏼
I liked all the interviews but the one with the 7-11 owner was so candid and real, it gave me hope, there is people like him who in spite of the difficulties, are still in a positive frame of mind.
They kept calling that area a neighborhood. It isn’t - I only went to Target, LA Fitness and buzzed off home on bus 24 while living in a neighborhood further south. Those kids picked a spot with no foot traffic. The city isn’t designed for expecting people will follow the rules in vacant places, it is designed for fear of running into someone you know keeping you from doing dumb stuff.
all these people commenting ...i want to know if you voted DEMOCRAT...if you did....YOU CAUSED THIS !!!!! VOTE RED...VOTE TRUMP
@@yallgonemadd3786Become Arkansas or Alabama?
No thanks.
But we still need to vote in people who care into office. Does anyone realize how this city has gone to hell in since Rahm Emanuel was in office. We have Mayors who do nothing to address the problems. They put the blame everywhere but where it belongs. When I came on CPD in 90, we had 12,500 cops on the street and were allowed to be the police. Today we may have 8000 tops and nobody wants the job. We can't even foot chase. So criminals have become bold because they know they cannot be chased and will not be caught.
@@JTR253 Tell me you know nothing about those states without saying it.
Never talk to the news. What that guy said was so accurate. 20 min interview and they took the 10 seconds they wanted.
I love John!!! He helps dogs. A real hero ❤
Another great video! I had no idea this was even going on in Chicago
This video makes me so angry at the politicians that have been running Chicago. The city is so beautiful, and full of amazing people. This video should go viral. Post this everywhere!!!
If only Chicago residents would stop voting in the same politicians that are running the city into the dirt.
Hard for me to call people who voted for this amazing.
@@janethughes2775 Same. They've made their bed, and I can guarantee you they'll keep doubling down on stupidity for the next election.
There's a reason all Blue cities are in the same predicament. But the voters are too stupid to see it.
A lot of the beautiful places you’re seeing you can’t go out at night
Lori Lightfoot was one of the worst things that happened to Chicago. I still can’t believe she was pulling the race card when she lost re election.
The new mayor is even worse...
this state is gone, I don't think blacks wanted it this way, they got fucked too, but this is what going on in Africa - slavery
@@edcew8236yup! Shockingly 😵💫
Especially since the new mayor is a black American as well😂
BS..... nothing was WORSE than the DALEY'S! and Bill Thompson was deemed the most corrupt mayor in the country.
You bigots simply NEVER wanted black leadership in Chicago. You all created all of the problems in that city today.
And this BS ex cop is no better than you are. ESPECIALLY since Daley Jr. Posted over NINE HUNDRED HOMICIDES three times during his tenure.
I left 5 years ago. Glad and sad that I did
Really enjoy your videos thanks
I also hired on in 1991 and recently retired from Vegas PD. John is spot on on everything. Good stuff! Policing needs to get back to where it was years ago and put bad guys away with the backing of all Dept.'s nationwide.
Be careful who you vote for. Thank you for your service to this Nation. I am sure Nevada Appreciated you. We bolted out of Cal,40 yrs ago. Never regretted it.
This is a good cop. This is the type of police mentality that needs to shared to everyone. These guys are doing an impossible job, under impossible conditions, and impossible standards set by a population that thinks they know what’s’ right. I’m glad this lieutenant made it to retirement. And I thank him for sharing.
Most of them in Chicago are. Just a couple that think they can do what they want
Great vid, coming from an ex cop you picked the best guys to interview...Outstanding Job