Boy, 14, dupes police, patrols Chicago for 5 hours

[Steelhorse]

Another example of Chicago's finest.

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CHICAGO (AP) — A 14-year-old aspiring police officer donned a uniform, walked into a Chicago police station and managed to get an assignment — patroling in a squad car for five hours before he was detected, police said Sunday.

 

[Piece Corps]

He'll probably be hired as soon as he turns 18. He'll fit right in - hell, he already has. Just another "Chicago" story, nothing unusual.

 

[Scarecrow]

yeah.. that's chicago for ya.

 

[Stratus41298]

That's pretty hilarious.

Well, it was hilarious at first, then kinda scary. Then kinda making me feel stupid for thinking it was scary... Then confusing.

 

[wuzfuz]

Boy, 14

I fail to understand how he patrolled for five hours. According to CNN Headline News, he was given an assignment, but never had a weapon nor drove a patrol car. I guess it was five hours before someone relised he was not wearing a regulation uniform. He was arrested for impersonating a police officer. The kid has chutzpah, that is for certain.

 

[HK4U]

I am glad to see the officals in Chicago are on top of things. If the Daily machine every dies a natural death he might be mayor someday.