Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Beverly Hills/Morgan Park is one of Chicago’s safest neighborhoods. BAPA, local organizations and citizens work side-by-side with the Chicago Police Department 22nd District to address crime concerns and promote crime prevention.

BAPA actively supports the 22nd District Police, maintaining a strong working relationship with local police and an important line of communication that helps make our community’s response more expedient and effective if crimes do occur. Our police offer crime prevention, and awareness programs for all residents.

BAPA works closely with the 22nd District Police CAPS Office to identify and address safety issues that concern Beverly/Morgan Park and provide avenues of sharing important information with our community.

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Always be alert to your surroundings and trust your instincts.
Don’t walk with your phone out and your earbuds in.
Always lock your car, house and garage doors. Don’t leave out easy-to-steal items like bicycles on the sidewalk or laptops or change in your car.
Lighting is your friend. Make sure your residence is well lit and park in well lit places.
Cameras help. Install a doorbell camera if possible.
Be a nosey neighbor and if you see something, say something.
Don’t hesitate to call 911 in an emergency.
Carry a personal alarm and activate it if you feel threatened.
Never open your door to someone you don’t know.
Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended or leave children unattended in running vehicles.
Get involved. Take an active role in CAPS meetings.

Take an Active Role in Safety

Neighborhood residents are encouraged to take active roles in community safety: Attend beat meetings and get involved in CAPS committees to stay informed about local crime and safety issues.

Learn more about Smart 911 emergency protection and information and download the app at Smart 911.

Report, track and learn more about reporting and following up on non-emergency issues at CHI311.

If You See Something, Say Something

Call 9-1-1 to report an emergency:

Crime in progress
Fire
Medical emergency
Immediate threat to life or bodily injury

Call 3-1-1 when you need a city service and report non-emergencies.

Report non-emergency issues
Get a status report on service requests
Find info on city events and festivals
File a police report

Email BAPA’s Safety Liaison Gary Jenkins to discuss crime concerns and community safety activities.

Problem Property Abatement

The housing in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park is one of our most important assets, and BAPA is proactive in addressing housing issues that affect the community.

Email Officer James Connell, the 22nd District’s Troubled Buildings Officer, to report a property that is vacant or in disrepair.

Property Preservation

To preserve the historic integrity of our community’s architecture, BAPA recommends initiatives that provide resources for ensuring that properties are rehabbed, restored and remodeled properly.

The Chicago Bungalow Association provides resources that include grants for energy-saving projects, low-cost loans, and recommendations for contractors specializing in work on vintage homes.

Chicago Department of Community Development provides extensive information on low interest home loans for general home rehab and improvement and other resources for Chicago residents.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings building permits are required for many construction projects and home upgrades. Find out what permits you need and apply online.

Become a Member

For over 75 years BAPA has served and strengthened the Beverly/Morgan Park community and has no plans of stopping. In fact, our commitment to advocating, connecting, collaborating, and beautifying our community is stronger than ever. Our work depends on the community we serve.

About BAPA

The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is one of Chicago’s most successful grassroots civic organizations. Since 1947, we have worked to preserve and improve the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. We do that through proactive, effective programs and events that unify residents, institutions, and businesses around the common cause of nurturing Chicago’s best neighborhood.

Contact Us

Beverly Area Planning Association
1744 W. 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
773-233-3100