District 22 Police Officers Take Polar Plunge
The 22nd Chicago police district continued its philanthropic approach with the community through their support of Special Olympics Illinois. A polar plunge featuring more than 10 police officers taking the plunge in a cold, dunk tank in the 22nd District police parking lot took place on March 23. The funds raised from the event supplemented […]
National Night Out
Every first Tuesday in August people across the nation come together for National Night Out, a community-building campaign that promotes positive police/community partnerships in making neighborhoods safer. This year, National Night Out is Tues., Aug. 2. In Beverly/Morgan Park, the 22nd District police is inviting residents, clergy, civic organizations, business leaders, local stake holders to […]
22nd District Police: Serving and Protecting Our Seniors
The Chicago Police Department Senior Services Office facilitates law-enforcement services for older community residents. For the 22nd District Police, Officer Jennifer Bushelon is our CAPS Senior Officer and she can be contacted at Jennifer.bushelon@chicagopolice.org or the 22nd District CAPS office, 312-745-0620. Officer Bushelon works with our community to distribute information about safety services, crime prevention, scam alerts, and assistance programs that directly benefit seniors. You can get valuable tips for securing your […]
Lt. McNicholas Retires from 22nd District
After 30 years with the Chicago Police Department, Lt. Tom McNicholas recently retired. McNicholas served for 22 years here in Beverly/Morgan Park with the 22nd District. His CPD career started at the 6th District where he served in a beat car and on the tactical team. From there, McNicholas went to the 12th District for a year. He promoted to Sergeant, then assigned to the 22nd District, which […]
Surprise Gift Donated to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
On Christmas Day, 22nd District police officer Tiffiny Washington was walking down Esmond Street toward the station when a car turned off 111th Street and pulled up behind her. The woman in the car said, “Thank you for all you do. Thank you for being here on Christmas,” and handed Officer Washington an envelope. Warmed by […]
22nd District: Making Christmas Merry for Chicago Children
22nd District: Making Christmas Merry for Chicago Children After many days of watching the number of colorful, brand new toys increased, the officers at the 22nd District Police Station were thrilled when members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves stopped in on Dec. 10 to collect the joyful and generous donations to the annual Toys for Tots. Toys were given by many local residents, as well as numerous officers, all of whom agreed that it was […]
Village Viewpoint – September 2020
By Gary Jenkins, BAPA Safety Liaison I have lived in the Beverly/Morgan Park community for the past sixteen plus years. My wife Sharon and I moved here from the 6500 block of Sangamon Street. I am originally from New York City, so Englewood was my first taste of Chicago. Most of Englewood then, as it […]
Say Hello to Your 22nd District CAPS Officer
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison Meet the 22nd District’s Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy Officer, Kurrin Beamon. Officer Beamon has been at this position for four years. Part of her responsibilities include but, not are limited to, organizing and conducting clergy meetings, safety seminars and beat meetings. From our first meeting, Officer Beamon’s energy and commitment to her work was immediately apparent. I have served as CAPS […]
Village Viewpoint: Working Together for a Great Community
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Well, I was hopeful that after the contentious presidential election my Facebook newsfeed would go back to focusing on cute pictures of kids and fuzzy animals and that the traditionally cold weather would compel crime to let up, allowing the Chicago Police Department time to regroup and address the growing crime […]
Holiday Safety Tips
By Kristin Boza Many holiday safety tips are common sense: don’t forget to blow out your candles each night, remember to lock your car, and make sure your holiday lights don’t have any frayed cords. However, there are some things that you may not think of. Follow these tips to ensure a safe, happy holiday […]