22nd District Police Involve Community in Strategic Crime Prevention Planning
Submitted by the Chicago Police 22nd District Each fall, the Chicago Police Department organizes community conversations across the city to gather input from residents for the upcoming district strategic plans. These sessions aim to incorporate community feedback into crime reduction strategies and engagement priorities, supporting the department’s reform efforts under the consent decree. A community […]
Local Experiences Underscore Police Wellness Priorities
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) recently addressed the issue of police wellness, calling on a panel of persons with experience to address their public meeting. Topics ranged from poor working conditions to suicide, Among the people sharing personal experience was Beverly/Morgan Park neighbor Erin Healy Ross who lost her brother and […]
Safety Tips to Avoid or Deal with Carjackings
By Brian Marchetti The Beverly/Morgan Park community suffered a shock in November when the Pettiford family in North Beverly fell victim to both an armed carjacking and an auto theft in a two-week period. Although the perpetrators were quickly arrested, the incidents created a sense of unease throughout the neighborhood. According to the latest crime […]
Safety Update: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Communication Increases Safety
By Gary Jenkins The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program is a critical component of the City of Chicago Police Department’s community policing effort. A major part of the CAPS program is the neighborhood Beat meetings which enable residents to stay informed about what is happening on their beat and to take active roles in […]
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 […]