The article reported that the sgt, "won a merit promotion - one not based on test scores - to sergeant on the recommendation" of a supervisor who is now first deputy superintendent.
This is a golden opportunity to expose the world of meritorious promotion. If the press fails to do so, it is beyond disgraceful.
The first deputy superintendent should have been asked, and should still be asked, what was the basis by which he promoted the sgt that the police department now seeks to fire? What qualified this sgt to receive a meritorious promotion? What does meritorious even mean in the Chicago police department?
This single case is an unbelievable opportunity, inexplicably still not taken, to expose the widespread use of meritorious on the police department to further clout and cronyism. Meritorious must not be a farce by which politically connected men and women get promoted and taken care of.
Clout and cronyism ensure, with few exceptions, leadership that is unimaginative and mediocre at best, and that is more often incompetent, lazy, and even abusive.
A world class city deserves better. A world class city also deserves a free press that will not stand for clout and cronyism.
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