Police Impersonation Fine Raised

We're still amazed it's only a fine. But this should solve all our problems:

• Getting caught impersonating a Chicago cop could get more expensive.

  Chicago Ald. James Balcer (11th) introduced an ordinance today that calls for increasing the minimum fine for posing as police officer from $10 to $500.

  The maximum fine would be increased from $100 to $1,000, under Balcer’s measure, which comes in response to an embarrassing Chicago Police Department security breach.

Gee, maybe Shortshanks and J-Fed could put together a program to charge people $1,000 so they can ride along for a night and see the fine vehicles we travel in, the cutting edge mobile computers, the latest in paperless technology and the finest weapons money can buy.

Then they can see how we respond to numerous calls per hour, engage in hearty vigorous debate with our highly educated citizens, kill another tree for the umpteenth time explaining Orders of Protection, warrant procedures, and suggesting locksmith options to keep your heartache at bay.

We'll fill that budget gap yet!