Pantagraph.com | News | Officer facing domestic battery resigns from Gibson City force

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Only an opinion - wrote on Aug 23, 2007 9:38 AM:

" I've known Chris for well over 20 years. He is quite, reserved, and always professional. These charges (and that is all they are at this point) are hard for me to believe. There is much more to this story and the facts need to come out before judgement is made. I believe Mayor Dicky jumped to conclusions and this town has lost a great policeman! "

GC Resident wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:48 PM:

" All the mayor is concerned about is improving his status with the University of Illinois athletic department. He throws the idea to the town to have a orange and blue day (former honor the chief day) when most of the graduates and town alumni attended other universities. "

to "mayor" wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:03 PM:

" where does it say in the article that the domestic battery happened "while he was wearing a badge". sounds like you're not reading the article very carefully and jumping to conclusions. "

wait wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:02 PM:

" until a decision is made on the charges. If he is found innocent, he should sue the city. "

Mayor Made Right Call wrote on Aug 22, 2007 6:47 PM:

" This is the way a situation should be handled when a person is arrested and charged with a crime while carrying a badge. Look how much more money the taxpayers of Bloomington would be be right now if Stockton took this approach toward Pelo. "

Are wrote on Aug 22, 2007 4:35 PM:

" he and his wife still together? This would have to be rough on them..Hopefully no kids are involved... It's always the cop that get's the bad rap... You know they are not perfect and can make mistakes.. give the poor guy a break..... And REMEMBER NOBODY IS PERFET... EVER "

GC Res. wrote on Aug 22, 2007 3:55 PM:

" Chris is a real good guy and a great cop. Best of luck Chris. "

to gc resident.... wrote on Aug 22, 2007 3:44 PM:

" I am a woman and agree with you 100%. There is more to the story and I hope that the blame gets put on the person who started it. Gibsons Police Department lost a really good cop. Close to being the best one. "

To:To what? wrote on Aug 22, 2007 3:12 PM:

" I'm from Bloomington and we got a cop( Pelo) in jail who is accused of rape whos' still drawing his pay. Whats up with your system in GC? "

saybrook wrote on Aug 22, 2007 2:58 PM:

" Just remember...the story isn't finshed yet. The bashing shouldn't be placed on Chris just yet. After all, she very well could have been the one to place the first slap. I am a woman and I believe too many men get the blame with the woman started it. Don't get me wrong, no one should be hitting or slapping anyone. And we all should be more adult and not hit back. However, as we all know, none of us are perfect. Keep an open mind before posting your opinoins on anything. Think first. Good luck Chris. Not only with GC miss you, the Tri-County Drug Task Force will too. "

gc resident wrote on Aug 22, 2007 2:48 PM:

" oh, that's right, the deckers are the only family in gibson city that have issues, just like lindsay lohan is the only actress that has addictions, this is sad for everybody, yes, chris should have known better, he has arrested citizens for this, but don't worry chris because something will happen next week with someone else and gossip will be there and off of you, your a strong officer, keep your head up high and just smile (that will get the best of them) "

Bad deal all around wrote on Aug 22, 2007 2:18 PM:

" Well, if they're staying together, I hope Chris's wife realizes there's no more income and if they're not, there's still no more income. Pretty costly slap for everyone. "

to Opinions wrote on Aug 22, 2007 1:47 PM:

" I could not have said it better myself. "

time to move... wrote on Aug 22, 2007 12:37 PM:

" Echoing what "not proud" wrote...the real story in this town is happening up at City Hall and in various places, after hours and outside of the law. But then...that's a story that won't make the papers isn't it! Till Chris Decker says for himself that yes, he did slap his wife, then it's all conjecture. Who really knows what the back story is on this article? Only Chris and his wife....but this tactic of our current esteemed mayor of tarring and feathering anyone that dares disagree with, or call him out on issues...someone will have to point out to him someday that he's not Mayor Daley and this ain't the big city! "

JLP wrote on Aug 22, 2007 11:46 AM:

" Nice guy, good officer, just made a mistake. Anyone out there who hasn't made a mistake? "

Opinions wrote on Aug 22, 2007 11:14 AM:

" It's amazing how many different opinions there are....how many are actually based on the truth and the facts....opinions that are not based on factual information and positive knowledge are just opinions and nothing more and should be considered gossip.... "

wondering wrote on Aug 22, 2007 10:04 AM:

" To serve and protect it,s self. "

not proud wrote on Aug 22, 2007 9:55 AM:

" i always thought you had to get proved guilty in a court of law??? but this is the way of our fine mayor......yea move to gibson, be under his control too..... boy if i worked for a newspaper i sure would be digging around the city goverment of gibson, you will find out alot "

To What? wrote on Aug 22, 2007 9:13 AM:

" He's accused, not convicted. It's the way the justice system works, so I'd suggest getting used to it. "

Friend wrote on Aug 22, 2007 9:07 AM:

" Nothing good ever comes out of alcohol related cercumstance! There is always more to the story. Good luck to both parties involved! Especially her child!!!!!!! "

Good cop wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:35 AM:

" He was a good guy. Too bad. "

What? wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:04 AM:

" No one else would get any severance pay for resigning after they broke the law. A real good way to spend the tax payers of Gibson City's money!! "

Wow wrote on Aug 22, 2007 7:20 AM:

" A severance package of $7,174 for 20 years in law enforcement? Maybe not this guy, but I have more respect for police officers and their compensation versus risk ratio than ever before. "

From Gibson City... wrote on Aug 22, 2007 7:05 AM:

" No matter how much you hate him as a person he was a good cop! "

fred wrote on Aug 22, 2007 6:46 AM:

" Good Luck Chris! "

Dude must not earn squat wrote on Aug 22, 2007 6:27 AM:

" 3 weeks of vacation pay, one week of regular work and FIVE weeks of severance only comes out to $7,174???? And taxes will be taken out on top of that??? I'd have to say that Mr. Decker isn't stepping away from anything too spectacular now, is he?!?!?! "

Former GC resident wrote on Aug 22, 2007 6:06 AM:

" Not condoning domestic violence and we don't know what happened. All things aside, this is a durn shame that this happened for all parties. Lt. Decker was always nice to me whenever I needed his assistance. He had a slower, laid-back style that was nice. Don't get me wrong, he could chew on someone if they needed it! As an officer, he'll be missed in GC. "

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