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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.

Learn more about the 22nd District Police

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. 

Email CAPS Office

From The Villager

11 Tips for a Safe Community

  1. Always be alert to your surroundings and trust your instincts.
  2. Don’t walk with your phone out and your earbuds in.
  3. 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.
  4. Lighting is your friend. Make sure your residence is well lit and park in well lit places.
  5. Cameras help. Install a doorbell camera if possible.
  6. Be a nosey neighbor and if you see something, say something.
  7. Don’t hesitate to call 911 in an emergency.
  8. Carry a personal alarm and activate it if you feel threatened.
  9. Never open your door to someone you don’t know.
  10. Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended or leave children unattended in running vehicles.
  11. 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.