Community Safety Update: Communication, Connection and Cameras
When BAPA moved its offices to the 99th Street Train Station business district, staff quickly began to enjoy being among the busy shops and friendly owners. A few recent incidents of indecent exposure on this quiet street prompted a meeting with Commander Sean Joyce and Officer Nick Pienta of the 22nd District police and […]
22nd District CAPS Profile: Officer James Connell
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Community Safety Liaison Officer James Connell is the Chicago Police Departments Abandoned Buildings Officer for the 22nd District, and he has been in that role for the past six years. One of his responsibilities in that role is to follow up on complaints from residents regarding buildings and homes. Although the abandoned building officer fields all types of complaints about problem properties, complaints involving overgrown […]
Neighborhood Notes – April 2018
Spring Flower Sale. Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 W. 110th Pl., is accepting orders for its annual sale of spring flowers through May 10. Choices include several varieties of impatiens, petunias, salvia, geraniums, herns and more, and can be ordered in four-packs, flats, pots and baskets. Flower pick-up is May 19. Info: morganparkpres@gmail.com CAPS Meetings. […]
Neighborhood Notes – March 2018
Free Business Counseling at BAPA. Local business owners are encouraged to take advantage of expert advice from counselors from SCORE and the Far South Community Development Corporation. Mentors from these organizations meet with clients at the BAPA office, 1987 W. 111th St. SCORE business mentor Mark Jaswanthkumar is available by appointment on Mondays, 9 to […]
Police Presence, Nosey Neighbors and Being Informed Impact Safety
According to BAPA’s safety survey, a strong and consistent police presence, a commitment to being nosey neighbors and having access to community alerts and crime information are the top three tools needed for a safer community. (See survey results.) “I think these results show how much confidence our community has in our police force, so […]
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 […]
‘Citizens Are Our First Responders’
By Grace Kuikman Calling 9-1-1 Makes Communities Safer “Citizens are really the first responders,” said Sherrie Wright, Chicago Police Communications Officer 2, 9-1-1 Training Division (pictured). “Community involvement is key to community safety.” Wright has ten years of experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, the last 2½ as a trainer. She recommend that people trust their […]
CAPS Snowman’s Ball Helps Families in Need
By Kristin Boza In the spirit of the season, Chicago Police Department Officer Carressa Northcross is leading the charge to organize the Snowman’s Ball, benefitting local families in each of the 22nd District’s beats. The Snowman’s Ball will be held on Sat., Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the 22nd District’s community room. Volunteers are […]