November 30, 2009
Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives
Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com
Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com
President Barack Obama issued new orders for the war in Afghanistan Sunday night after meeting with top advisers, including Adm. Mullen, Gens. Cartwright and Petraeus and Secretary Gates, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Monday. Obama also spoke with Amb. Eikenberry and Gen. McChrystal to announce his new strategy.
President Barack Obama issued new orders for the war in Afghanistan Sunday night after meeting with top advisers, including Adm. Mullen, Gens. Cartwright and Petraeus and Secretary Gates, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Monday. Obama also spoke with Amb. Eikenberry and Gen. McChrystal to announce his new strategy.
November 29, 2009
NEWSMAX.COM
1. Turning Point: Couric Rips Obama
2. Rove Chronicles Obama’s Friday News Dumps
3. ‘Credit Crisis’ at the Republican National Committee
4. Newspaper Circulation Worse Than It Appears
2. Rove Chronicles Obama’s Friday News Dumps
3. ‘Credit Crisis’ at the Republican National Committee
4. Newspaper Circulation Worse Than It Appears
Damascus Road Experience: Helping Men Help Themselves Through Christ
Most of you have my contact information. Get in touch with me for your raffle tickets. Help a worthy cause, for men.
Please join our Christmas raffle. Winner need not be present to be eligible. No emails are exposed for public viewing. This is a private message, for a public cause to assist men in knowing their purpose in life. This purpose is to build character and behavior so that the cause of Christ may be uplifted, and men may profoundly proclaim the message of unity, love, and dedication to a safe and caring environment for those who need mentoring in ways that will exemplify the glory of Christ.
Call or email me for raffle tickets. The tickets are only $10.00. Drawings will be held on December 19, 2009. This is a worthy cause for this season of joy and love.
Damascus Road Experience Announcements
Radio Program:
We will begin our radio program December 1, 2009 and every Tuesday thereafter from 12:30 to 1:30 on WYCA 102.3. The program will focus on the word, talk, music and public service. Call in to the show and say hello and get involved in our discussions. If you know of any businesses that can benefit from advertising on the program, please let me know or have them contact me. We are setting the rates very low. Tell your friends too!
Fund Raiser:
Fund Raising Committee Chairman Ray Nuckolls has organized a holiday fund raiser to help us raise money to fund our expanded 2010 calendar of programs. For every $10.00 you donate you will receive a chance to win one of three cash prizes ($300, $200 and $100). Please help us! For those of you have attended our events (Retreat services, Bible Studies, Workshops, etc. you know we have not raised offerings (even though we generally serve food and refreshments and pay to rent the facilities we use for our events). So, we need your financial help to continue doing the important work in which we engage. Please contact me to arrange your contribution. Thanks in advance.
Please join our Christmas raffle. Winner need not be present to be eligible. No emails are exposed for public viewing. This is a private message, for a public cause to assist men in knowing their purpose in life. This purpose is to build character and behavior so that the cause of Christ may be uplifted, and men may profoundly proclaim the message of unity, love, and dedication to a safe and caring environment for those who need mentoring in ways that will exemplify the glory of Christ.
Call or email me for raffle tickets. The tickets are only $10.00. Drawings will be held on December 19, 2009. This is a worthy cause for this season of joy and love.
Damascus Road Experience Announcements
Radio Program:
We will begin our radio program December 1, 2009 and every Tuesday thereafter from 12:30 to 1:30 on WYCA 102.3. The program will focus on the word, talk, music and public service. Call in to the show and say hello and get involved in our discussions. If you know of any businesses that can benefit from advertising on the program, please let me know or have them contact me. We are setting the rates very low. Tell your friends too!
Fund Raiser:
Fund Raising Committee Chairman Ray Nuckolls has organized a holiday fund raiser to help us raise money to fund our expanded 2010 calendar of programs. For every $10.00 you donate you will receive a chance to win one of three cash prizes ($300, $200 and $100). Please help us! For those of you have attended our events (Retreat services, Bible Studies, Workshops, etc. you know we have not raised offerings (even though we generally serve food and refreshments and pay to rent the facilities we use for our events). So, we need your financial help to continue doing the important work in which we engage. Please contact me to arrange your contribution. Thanks in advance.
Walmart Stores: Credit Card Fraud reported at Walmart stores.
November 29, 2009
Mr. Rob Walton, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Lee Scott, President & CEO
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716-8611
Mr. Walton:
What is your company doing about this fraud? How are your employees getting away with this scam? You owe your customers, especially the Senior citizen, a reliable, enjoyable, and safe shopping trip in your stores. This is what has been reported in your stores.
It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279, 10411 N Freeway 45, Houston , TX 77037 a month ago. I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn't request a cash back & to delete it. She said I'd have to take the $40 because she couldn't delete it. I told her to call a supervisor. Supervisor came & said I'd have to take it. I said NO! Taking the $40 would be a cash advance against my Discover & I wasn't paying interest on a cash advance!!!!! If they couldn't delete it then they would have to delete the whole order. So the supervisor had the cashier delete the whole order & re-scan everything! The second time I looked at the electronic pad before I signed & a cash-back of $20 popped up. At that point I told the cashier & she deleted it. The total came out right. The cashier agreed that the electronic pad must be defective. Obviously the cashier knew the electronic pad was defective because she NEVER offered me the $40 at the beginning. Can you imagine how many people went through before me & at the end of her shift how much money she pocketed?
Just to alert everyone. My co worker went to Milford , DE Wal-Mart last week. She had her items rung up by the cashier. The cashier hurried her along and didn't give her a receipt. She asked the cashier for a receipt and the cashier was annoyed and gave it to her. My co worker didn't look at her receipt until later that night. The receipt showed that she asked for $20 cash back. SHE DID NOT ASK FOR CASH BACK! My co-worker called Wal-Mart who investigated but could not see the cashier pocket the money. She then called her niece who works for the bank and her niece told her this. This is a new scam going on. The cashier will key in that you asked for cash back and then hand it to her friend who is the next person in line. Please, please, please check your receipts right away when using credit or debit cards! This is NOT limited to Wal-Mart, although they are the largest retailer so they have the most incidents
I am adding to this. My husband and I were in Wal-Mart North Salisbury and paying with credit card when my husband went to sign the credit card signer he just happen to notice there was a $20 cash back added. He told the cashier that he did not ask nor want cash back and she said this machine has been messing up and she cancelled it. We really didn't think anything of it until we read this email.
I wonder how many "seniors" have been, or will be, "stung" by this one????
To make matters worse ...
THIS SCAM CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE, AT ANY RETAIL OR WHOLESALE LOCATION! TAKE THE TIME TO SEND THIS TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.....
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Fred Nance Jr.
Ph.D. Human Services/Social Policy Analysis
cc: http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
Mr. Rob Walton, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Lee Scott, President & CEO
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716-8611
Mr. Walton:
What is your company doing about this fraud? How are your employees getting away with this scam? You owe your customers, especially the Senior citizen, a reliable, enjoyable, and safe shopping trip in your stores. This is what has been reported in your stores.
It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279, 10411 N Freeway 45, Houston , TX 77037 a month ago. I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn't request a cash back & to delete it. She said I'd have to take the $40 because she couldn't delete it. I told her to call a supervisor. Supervisor came & said I'd have to take it. I said NO! Taking the $40 would be a cash advance against my Discover & I wasn't paying interest on a cash advance!!!!! If they couldn't delete it then they would have to delete the whole order. So the supervisor had the cashier delete the whole order & re-scan everything! The second time I looked at the electronic pad before I signed & a cash-back of $20 popped up. At that point I told the cashier & she deleted it. The total came out right. The cashier agreed that the electronic pad must be defective. Obviously the cashier knew the electronic pad was defective because she NEVER offered me the $40 at the beginning. Can you imagine how many people went through before me & at the end of her shift how much money she pocketed?
Just to alert everyone. My co worker went to Milford , DE Wal-Mart last week. She had her items rung up by the cashier. The cashier hurried her along and didn't give her a receipt. She asked the cashier for a receipt and the cashier was annoyed and gave it to her. My co worker didn't look at her receipt until later that night. The receipt showed that she asked for $20 cash back. SHE DID NOT ASK FOR CASH BACK! My co-worker called Wal-Mart who investigated but could not see the cashier pocket the money. She then called her niece who works for the bank and her niece told her this. This is a new scam going on. The cashier will key in that you asked for cash back and then hand it to her friend who is the next person in line. Please, please, please check your receipts right away when using credit or debit cards! This is NOT limited to Wal-Mart, although they are the largest retailer so they have the most incidents
I am adding to this. My husband and I were in Wal-Mart North Salisbury and paying with credit card when my husband went to sign the credit card signer he just happen to notice there was a $20 cash back added. He told the cashier that he did not ask nor want cash back and she said this machine has been messing up and she cancelled it. We really didn't think anything of it until we read this email.
I wonder how many "seniors" have been, or will be, "stung" by this one????
To make matters worse ...
THIS SCAM CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE, AT ANY RETAIL OR WHOLESALE LOCATION! TAKE THE TIME TO SEND THIS TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.....
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Fred Nance Jr.
Ph.D. Human Services/Social Policy Analysis
cc: http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
4 police shot dead in coffee shop - CNN.com
4 police shot dead in coffee shop - CNN.com
Four sheriff's deputies fatally shot in what officials describe as an ambush in a coffee shop near Seattle, Washington.
Four sheriff's deputies fatally shot in what officials describe as an ambush in a coffee shop near Seattle, Washington.
Nov. 23-29: A Fallen Idol & A Fallen J.Lo Get Back Up - That's Really Week
Nov. 23-29: A Fallen Idol & A Fallen J.Lo Get Back Up - That's Really Week
It takes some musicians years to stockpile enough anecdotes worthy of a Behind The Music rockumentary, but American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert just managed to do so record time, following a classic rise/fall/redemption story arc in just one week.
It takes some musicians years to stockpile enough anecdotes worthy of a Behind The Music rockumentary, but American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert just managed to do so record time, following a classic rise/fall/redemption story arc in just one week.
The Associated Press: Iran earmarks $20 million to support militants
The Associated Press: Iran earmarks $20 million to support militants
Iran's parliament passed a law on Sunday earmarking $20 million to support militant groups opposing the West and investigate alleged U.S. and British plots against the Islamic Republic.
Iran's parliament passed a law on Sunday earmarking $20 million to support militant groups opposing the West and investigate alleged U.S. and British plots against the Islamic Republic.
Couple said to seek payment - washingtonpost.com
Couple said to seek payment - washingtonpost.com
The Virginia socialites who apparently crashed the White House state dinner last week remained elusive Saturday, as reports surfaced that the aspiring reality-TV stars were trying to sell their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars and CNN said the couple's upcoming appearance on "Larry King Live" had been cancelled.
The Virginia socialites who apparently crashed the White House state dinner last week remained elusive Saturday, as reports surfaced that the aspiring reality-TV stars were trying to sell their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars and CNN said the couple's upcoming appearance on "Larry King Live" had been cancelled.
Woods Is Silent as Spin Takes On Life of Its Own - NYTimes.com
Woods Is Silent as Spin Takes On Life of Its Own - NYTimes.com
Each hour that passes without word from Tiger Woods about the details of his car crash early Friday morning may prove damaging to his image by filling an online rumor mill with conjecture, opinion and rumor, according to experts who advise high-profile athletes and celebrities on managing how they are viewed by others
Each hour that passes without word from Tiger Woods about the details of his car crash early Friday morning may prove damaging to his image by filling an online rumor mill with conjecture, opinion and rumor, according to experts who advise high-profile athletes and celebrities on managing how they are viewed by others
Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown | Reuters
Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown | Reuters
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on Pakistan to take tougher action against al Qaeda and step up its efforts to track down the group's leader Osama bin Laden
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on Pakistan to take tougher action against al Qaeda and step up its efforts to track down the group's leader Osama bin Laden
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
As foreclosure casualties mount, the Obama administration Monday is expected to announce additional steps to get long-term help for borrowers
As foreclosure casualties mount, the Obama administration Monday is expected to announce additional steps to get long-term help for borrowers
November 27, 2009
South Holland Illinois Police Department: Discriminatory Practices, Biased and Prejudiced harassment and intimidation of its residents
Update: November 23, 2009
When African Americans were brought to America in "slave ships" their "culture" was taken from them, such as their language, tradtions, their way of life. They were treated with disrespect, discrimination, and other various types of indifferent treatment. This "cultural" dilemma can only be changed through its social policies, which is non-violent/non-aggressive action.
On November 20, 2009 I received a voice message from an administrator of the Village of South Holland stating I could come pick up the document I requested through the Freedom of Information Act. The document in question or listed in the narrative below is normally picked up from the South Holland Police Department, through a verbal request. Sergeant Connie Manojlovic decided to deprive me of this request.
On November 23, 2009 I picked up this document from the Village of South Holland. The document I picked up has a date of November 16, 2009, time 1:38 pm. I am not sure of what this means, but it is probably meant to "protect" the Village of South Holland. I still have not heard anything about the disrespect, discriminatory behavior, and indifferent treatment I suffered from Sergeant Connie Manojlovic. These people do not know how to apologize. Sergeant Manojlovick is part of the leadership of the South Holland Police Department. The leadership is part of the Management of the Village of South Holland. Management is permeated with nepotism and a right to passage, and so the beat goes on.
As with the "African American culture" deprivations and its "solutions", it appears the policies of the Village of South Holland are still embedded within the context of social slavery for the African American. They still will not acknowledge my Ph.D. When I received my calls from an administrator of the Village of South Holland, Deputy Chief Stegnega, and other employees they call me "Mr." Nance. The Village of South Holland attempts to give the appearance of "cultural" respect, but in reality they are still living in the irresponsible "dark" ages of racism, bigotry, and hatred.
Update: November 15, 2009
This is the South Holland Police Department's Mission Statement:
The Mission of the South Holland Police Department is to create and maintain a climate of safety and security within our community, while delivering quality police and customer services, treating all with respect and dignity, representing ourselves and the village in a positive manner and fostering an environment that actively solicits community participation.
This is not what they do. What they do is discriminate, harass, and intimidate their community.
November 9, 2009
Mr. Warren Millsaps
Chief of Police, South Holland
16220 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
CERTIFIED MAIL
Re: Extreme discrimination, harassment, and prejudice of Sgt. Connie Manojlovic
Mr. Millsaps:
On November 9, 2009 at approximately 2:30 pm I entered the South Holland Police station. I asked for a copy of the service call report for November 8, 2009. I informed the officer who was taking my request that Officer Roberts responded to the call, arriving at my home talking with my wife, daughter, and me about a “possible” theft at my home at approximately 11:40 pm on November 8, 2009. The officer assisting me told me that the only call in their system was for November 6, 2009. I asked to speak to the duty commander.
Sgt. Connie Manojlovic responded. Sgt. Manojlovic told me there was nothing in their system for a call from my home on November 8, 2009. Sgt. Manojlovic told me that the only call in their system was from November 6, 2009. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I called phone number 708-331-3131 option 2, which is the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) phone number, at 11:00 pm and talked to a female who took my information regarding a reported theft by me at my home. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that if I had too, I could and would get my phone records to prove I called the South Holland Police Department as this time.
I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I called the same number again at 11:30 pm because no one had responded. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I talked to Todd, who told me he worked in the Records Room at SHPD. I asked Sgt. Manojlovic if Todd worked in the Records Room for the South Holland Police Department. Sgt. Manojlovic confirmed that Todd works in the Records Room at SHPD. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that Todd told me he saw my service call in the system, and that an officer would be responding shortly, coming to my home.
Sgt. Manojlovic continued to tell me no call was in their system, and that, I should come back when the officer who came to my house is on duty. I stated “are you telling me that I should come to the South Holland Police Station at 11:30 pm to talk to the officer who came to my home?” I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that a citizen of Illinois and resident of South Holland should not have to find an officer to justify a service call or attendance at their home. I asked to speak to her supervisor. Sgt. Manojlovic told me she did not have a supervisor, and that, she was in charge. I asked Sgt. Manojlovic if there was anyone over her rank on duty at the South Holland Police station at this time. Sgt. Manojlovic told me she was in charge.
Sgt. Manojlovic told me that I did not have a right to a report; that I come to the South Holland Police station “every day” asking for a report; and that we (the South Holland Police Department) do not have to give me a report. I told her I was not going to let her take me into a conversation that was adversarial and disrespectful to a police officer. I told her I was going to write this letter. I asked for her name. Sgt. Manojlovic began to spell her name to me so that I would “get” it right.
I told Sgt. Manojlovic that I would call her superiors in the morning, that is, Tuesday, November 10, 2009, and tell them of my experiences with a supervising officer of the South Holland Police Department. I told Sgt. Manojlovic I would write this letter. Sgt. Manojlovic did not care about me writing this letter. I did not get her comment because she “stormed” away from me, leaving me in the lobby of the South Holland Police Department.
There is a sign posted in the South Holland Police Department’s lobby of their reception area stating the every one that enters their facility should be aware that they are being video and audio recorded. Sir, I am requesting that you check your video and audio recordings for this time to validate my statements here.
I respectfully request all and any reports taken for my service call and response to it for November 8, 2009, and November 9, 2009 because I called Officer Malone also and got no response. If I need to fill out a “freedom of information” form, please do not hesitate to let me know. I also request an apology from Sgt. Manojlovic for disrespecting me in front of her subordinates and the other citizens of South Holland who were in your lobby at the time.
Sir, it appears from Sgt. Manojlovic’s conversation that someone erased my service call from the South Holland Police Department’s system. I respectfully request an investigation into this matter. I respectfully request an investigation into my allegations. I request a “final” report from this investigation in writing.
I respectfully request you to instruct your officers to act professionally, and to cease, discontinue, desist, and refrain from having injurious communication with me and my family that could lead to civil litigation. From the encounter I had with Sgt. Manojlovic, it seems that it could be plausible and conceivable to believe the police officers of South Holland would plant illegal drugs or a weapon on me if I was stopped for a minor traffic accident or any other form illegal stop or intimidate and harassment me and my family if they made their presence known at my home. How does a citizen of Illinois, and resident of South Holland supposed to live in harmony with a system that discriminates, harasses, intimidates and acts with extreme prejudice with biased actions towards its residents? Please respond.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Nance Jr., Ph.D.
cc:
http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
Mr. Don A. DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland Illinois
Update: November 10, 2009
I called the South Holland Chief of Police, Mr. Millsaps, twice today. I had to leave a voice mail because I was told by Stacey that he was out of the building this morning, and now at 2:01 pm (CST) that he was unavailable. I left a message on his voice mail at 2:01 pm requesting a return call to confirm he had the fax sent to him on Monday, November 9, 2009, which is the letter above. The phone call this morning, where I left another voice mail, requested this same information and alerting Mr. Millsaps that I had just sent the letter above by certified mail to him. Ms. Stacey took both phone calls from me, directing me to Mr. Millsaps phone to leave a message.
Update: November 11, 2009
On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, I received a call from the Chief of Police Mr. Warren Millsaps' secretary Debbie at 4:50 pm (CST)stating that the Chief did receive my fax, and has turned the matter over to Deputy Chief Stegenga because he in charge of the Sergeants. Debbie reports that Deputy Chief Stegenga will return to work on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Debbie reports that the Chief wanted to call himself but he has been in meetings all day and asked her to call me before she left work on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. I guess Deputy Chief Stegenga will call me on Thursday, November 12, 2009, to pick up my request. I hope he will discipline Sergeant Manojlovic for her behaviors in this matter.
Update: November 14, 2009
On November 13, 2009 I received the Certified Mail receipts reporting that the Mayor of South Holland, Mr. Don DeGraff and Chief of Police Warren Millsaps received the hard copies of my letter dated November 9, 2009 on this issue.
South Holland Police Department's Chief of Police Warren Millsaps and Deputy Chief Stegenga have not contacted me, nor have they issued the documents I requested. The only contact I have had is from Debbie who reports she is the Secretary to Chief Millsaps. On November 13, 2009 at approximately 9:21 am I called the South Holland Police Department asking for Debbie. I informed Debbie that I had not heard from Deputy Chief Stegenga. I asked Debbie about the documents I requested from Sergeant Manojlovic. I informed Debbie that I have not received the documents I requested. Debbie informed me that she knew nothing about my issue, but was directed to call me with the information stating that Chief Millsaps said that Deputy Chief Stegenga was addressing the issue with Sergeant Manojlovic. Debbie informed me that both Chief Millsaps and Deputy Chief Stegenga were attending a meeting in Chicago. Debbie asked me if I wanted to leave a message on Chief Millsaps phone. I told her yes. I left a message stating that Deputy Chief Stegenga had not contacted me. I left a message asking Chief Millsaps if I had to file a "freedom of information" document to receive the documents I requested, which are documents I have received in the past without filing "freedom of information" paperwork.
Update: November 16, 2009
On November 16, 2009 at approximately 9:15 AM I filed a "Request for Public Records Under the Provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (F.O.I.A.)" with the South Holland Illinois Village Hall stating "South Holland Police Department Service Call/Law Supplemental Narrative for Dr. Fred Nance Jr.'s call to SHPD for November 8, 2009 at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm with Officer Roberts comments/narrative (example service call report attached; and letter to Chief Millsaps attached). I was informed by the employee who took my F.O.I.A. request that the Village of South Holland had 7 business days to respond. The service call report attached is from a previous call from my home where Deputy Chief Stegenga had to assist me in acquiring when I had a hard time getting the report on or about November 3, 2009 from the South Holland Police Department. This report is regarding Thornwood High School, and its contribution to school violence.
Update: November 17, 2009
On November 16, 2009 at approximately 1:15 pm Deputy Chief Stegenga called me stating he had been in training 2 days last week, and wanted to call me to let me know that no decision had been made because he was just starting to investigate my issue.
When African Americans were brought to America in "slave ships" their "culture" was taken from them, such as their language, tradtions, their way of life. They were treated with disrespect, discrimination, and other various types of indifferent treatment. This "cultural" dilemma can only be changed through its social policies, which is non-violent/non-aggressive action.
On November 20, 2009 I received a voice message from an administrator of the Village of South Holland stating I could come pick up the document I requested through the Freedom of Information Act. The document in question or listed in the narrative below is normally picked up from the South Holland Police Department, through a verbal request. Sergeant Connie Manojlovic decided to deprive me of this request.
On November 23, 2009 I picked up this document from the Village of South Holland. The document I picked up has a date of November 16, 2009, time 1:38 pm. I am not sure of what this means, but it is probably meant to "protect" the Village of South Holland. I still have not heard anything about the disrespect, discriminatory behavior, and indifferent treatment I suffered from Sergeant Connie Manojlovic. These people do not know how to apologize. Sergeant Manojlovick is part of the leadership of the South Holland Police Department. The leadership is part of the Management of the Village of South Holland. Management is permeated with nepotism and a right to passage, and so the beat goes on.
As with the "African American culture" deprivations and its "solutions", it appears the policies of the Village of South Holland are still embedded within the context of social slavery for the African American. They still will not acknowledge my Ph.D. When I received my calls from an administrator of the Village of South Holland, Deputy Chief Stegnega, and other employees they call me "Mr." Nance. The Village of South Holland attempts to give the appearance of "cultural" respect, but in reality they are still living in the irresponsible "dark" ages of racism, bigotry, and hatred.
Update: November 15, 2009
This is the South Holland Police Department's Mission Statement:
The Mission of the South Holland Police Department is to create and maintain a climate of safety and security within our community, while delivering quality police and customer services, treating all with respect and dignity, representing ourselves and the village in a positive manner and fostering an environment that actively solicits community participation.
This is not what they do. What they do is discriminate, harass, and intimidate their community.
November 9, 2009
Mr. Warren Millsaps
Chief of Police, South Holland
16220 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
CERTIFIED MAIL
Re: Extreme discrimination, harassment, and prejudice of Sgt. Connie Manojlovic
Mr. Millsaps:
On November 9, 2009 at approximately 2:30 pm I entered the South Holland Police station. I asked for a copy of the service call report for November 8, 2009. I informed the officer who was taking my request that Officer Roberts responded to the call, arriving at my home talking with my wife, daughter, and me about a “possible” theft at my home at approximately 11:40 pm on November 8, 2009. The officer assisting me told me that the only call in their system was for November 6, 2009. I asked to speak to the duty commander.
Sgt. Connie Manojlovic responded. Sgt. Manojlovic told me there was nothing in their system for a call from my home on November 8, 2009. Sgt. Manojlovic told me that the only call in their system was from November 6, 2009. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I called phone number 708-331-3131 option 2, which is the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) phone number, at 11:00 pm and talked to a female who took my information regarding a reported theft by me at my home. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that if I had too, I could and would get my phone records to prove I called the South Holland Police Department as this time.
I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I called the same number again at 11:30 pm because no one had responded. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that I talked to Todd, who told me he worked in the Records Room at SHPD. I asked Sgt. Manojlovic if Todd worked in the Records Room for the South Holland Police Department. Sgt. Manojlovic confirmed that Todd works in the Records Room at SHPD. I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that Todd told me he saw my service call in the system, and that an officer would be responding shortly, coming to my home.
Sgt. Manojlovic continued to tell me no call was in their system, and that, I should come back when the officer who came to my house is on duty. I stated “are you telling me that I should come to the South Holland Police Station at 11:30 pm to talk to the officer who came to my home?” I informed Sgt. Manojlovic that a citizen of Illinois and resident of South Holland should not have to find an officer to justify a service call or attendance at their home. I asked to speak to her supervisor. Sgt. Manojlovic told me she did not have a supervisor, and that, she was in charge. I asked Sgt. Manojlovic if there was anyone over her rank on duty at the South Holland Police station at this time. Sgt. Manojlovic told me she was in charge.
Sgt. Manojlovic told me that I did not have a right to a report; that I come to the South Holland Police station “every day” asking for a report; and that we (the South Holland Police Department) do not have to give me a report. I told her I was not going to let her take me into a conversation that was adversarial and disrespectful to a police officer. I told her I was going to write this letter. I asked for her name. Sgt. Manojlovic began to spell her name to me so that I would “get” it right.
I told Sgt. Manojlovic that I would call her superiors in the morning, that is, Tuesday, November 10, 2009, and tell them of my experiences with a supervising officer of the South Holland Police Department. I told Sgt. Manojlovic I would write this letter. Sgt. Manojlovic did not care about me writing this letter. I did not get her comment because she “stormed” away from me, leaving me in the lobby of the South Holland Police Department.
There is a sign posted in the South Holland Police Department’s lobby of their reception area stating the every one that enters their facility should be aware that they are being video and audio recorded. Sir, I am requesting that you check your video and audio recordings for this time to validate my statements here.
I respectfully request all and any reports taken for my service call and response to it for November 8, 2009, and November 9, 2009 because I called Officer Malone also and got no response. If I need to fill out a “freedom of information” form, please do not hesitate to let me know. I also request an apology from Sgt. Manojlovic for disrespecting me in front of her subordinates and the other citizens of South Holland who were in your lobby at the time.
Sir, it appears from Sgt. Manojlovic’s conversation that someone erased my service call from the South Holland Police Department’s system. I respectfully request an investigation into this matter. I respectfully request an investigation into my allegations. I request a “final” report from this investigation in writing.
I respectfully request you to instruct your officers to act professionally, and to cease, discontinue, desist, and refrain from having injurious communication with me and my family that could lead to civil litigation. From the encounter I had with Sgt. Manojlovic, it seems that it could be plausible and conceivable to believe the police officers of South Holland would plant illegal drugs or a weapon on me if I was stopped for a minor traffic accident or any other form illegal stop or intimidate and harassment me and my family if they made their presence known at my home. How does a citizen of Illinois, and resident of South Holland supposed to live in harmony with a system that discriminates, harasses, intimidates and acts with extreme prejudice with biased actions towards its residents? Please respond.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Nance Jr., Ph.D.
cc:
http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
Mr. Don A. DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland Illinois
Update: November 10, 2009
I called the South Holland Chief of Police, Mr. Millsaps, twice today. I had to leave a voice mail because I was told by Stacey that he was out of the building this morning, and now at 2:01 pm (CST) that he was unavailable. I left a message on his voice mail at 2:01 pm requesting a return call to confirm he had the fax sent to him on Monday, November 9, 2009, which is the letter above. The phone call this morning, where I left another voice mail, requested this same information and alerting Mr. Millsaps that I had just sent the letter above by certified mail to him. Ms. Stacey took both phone calls from me, directing me to Mr. Millsaps phone to leave a message.
Update: November 11, 2009
On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, I received a call from the Chief of Police Mr. Warren Millsaps' secretary Debbie at 4:50 pm (CST)stating that the Chief did receive my fax, and has turned the matter over to Deputy Chief Stegenga because he in charge of the Sergeants. Debbie reports that Deputy Chief Stegenga will return to work on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Debbie reports that the Chief wanted to call himself but he has been in meetings all day and asked her to call me before she left work on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. I guess Deputy Chief Stegenga will call me on Thursday, November 12, 2009, to pick up my request. I hope he will discipline Sergeant Manojlovic for her behaviors in this matter.
Update: November 14, 2009
On November 13, 2009 I received the Certified Mail receipts reporting that the Mayor of South Holland, Mr. Don DeGraff and Chief of Police Warren Millsaps received the hard copies of my letter dated November 9, 2009 on this issue.
South Holland Police Department's Chief of Police Warren Millsaps and Deputy Chief Stegenga have not contacted me, nor have they issued the documents I requested. The only contact I have had is from Debbie who reports she is the Secretary to Chief Millsaps. On November 13, 2009 at approximately 9:21 am I called the South Holland Police Department asking for Debbie. I informed Debbie that I had not heard from Deputy Chief Stegenga. I asked Debbie about the documents I requested from Sergeant Manojlovic. I informed Debbie that I have not received the documents I requested. Debbie informed me that she knew nothing about my issue, but was directed to call me with the information stating that Chief Millsaps said that Deputy Chief Stegenga was addressing the issue with Sergeant Manojlovic. Debbie informed me that both Chief Millsaps and Deputy Chief Stegenga were attending a meeting in Chicago. Debbie asked me if I wanted to leave a message on Chief Millsaps phone. I told her yes. I left a message stating that Deputy Chief Stegenga had not contacted me. I left a message asking Chief Millsaps if I had to file a "freedom of information" document to receive the documents I requested, which are documents I have received in the past without filing "freedom of information" paperwork.
Update: November 16, 2009
On November 16, 2009 at approximately 9:15 AM I filed a "Request for Public Records Under the Provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (F.O.I.A.)" with the South Holland Illinois Village Hall stating "South Holland Police Department Service Call/Law Supplemental Narrative for Dr. Fred Nance Jr.'s call to SHPD for November 8, 2009 at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm with Officer Roberts comments/narrative (example service call report attached; and letter to Chief Millsaps attached). I was informed by the employee who took my F.O.I.A. request that the Village of South Holland had 7 business days to respond. The service call report attached is from a previous call from my home where Deputy Chief Stegenga had to assist me in acquiring when I had a hard time getting the report on or about November 3, 2009 from the South Holland Police Department. This report is regarding Thornwood High School, and its contribution to school violence.
Update: November 17, 2009
On November 16, 2009 at approximately 1:15 pm Deputy Chief Stegenga called me stating he had been in training 2 days last week, and wanted to call me to let me know that no decision had been made because he was just starting to investigate my issue.
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