Via Civilian Office of Police Accountability: Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) announced the launch of the COPA People’s Academy, a six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country. COPA People’s Academy is designed to educate citizens on COPA’s processes including (but not […]
Category: Public Safety
2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Posted onChicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. Important for residents: Call 9-1-1 for […]
Community Alert from 24th Chicago Police District
Posted on024th District Place of Worship Safety Advisory Team (P.O.W.S.A.T) is sending out a community alert relative to recently observed online domestic violent extremist messaging, which announces 25 Feb 23 as a national “Day of Hate”.This anti-Semitic proposed event has instructed like-minded individuals to drop banners, place stickers and flyers, and vandalize by way or graffiti […]
PUBLIC SAFETY STATEMENT: Regarding shooting at Peterson Ave by Talman Ave
Posted onOn Sunday February 12th, at approximately 10pm, there was a shooting incident at the corner of Talman and Peterson in the 40th Ward, in which two individuals were shot and sustained non-life threatening injuries. It appears that the incident was not random. The incident is currently under investigation. Please know that public safety is the highest priority of […]
Public Meeting for Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Posted onMeeting notice and flyer for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability’s upcoming public meeting on February 23, 2023 at 6:30pm at Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd).If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate via Zoom. Agenda items will include: 2/23/23 6:30pm-8pm
Community Outreach for Crime Victim Services
Posted onIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will be providing Crime Victims Compensation services at our Regional Offices that serve the South and West sides of Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Staff from our office, who work every day with victims and their families on compensation applications and claims, will be coming to the community office monthly […]
February 18th 20th District Vehicle Safety Day
Posted onRegister and mark your vehicle’s catalytic converter to help prevent theft, learn about the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and CPD vehicle tracking program, apply for the Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) vehicle GPS reimbursement program, giveaways, and more at the Chicago Police Department’s Vehicle Safety Day. 020 Event available only for vehicles registered in […]
PUBLIC SAFETY STATEMENT: INCIDENT AT 5100 N Oakley Block
Posted onEarlier today, December 12, 2022, there was a car collision and fire at the intersection of Oakley and Winona, associated with a vehicle of interest in an investigation related to car jackings and robberies in the area. I happened to be on the scene just after the collision had occurred, and one of our staff […]
Public Safety Update: Robberies in West Ridge Area
Posted onThis past week there was a string of robberies committed in the West Ridge area that covers both the 40th and 50th Wards. The 20th and 24th Districts of the Chicago Police Department are investigating the incidents. After such activity there is intentional patrolling for weeks following. Earlier this year, our office requested License Plate […]
Transgender Awareness Week
Posted onEarlier this week, Alderperson Vasquez joined the Mayor, Equality Illinois, Chicago Therapy Collective, and the family of our dear friend and Trans Rights Activist Elise Malary in honor of Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Resilience, and in memory of Elise, who was taken from us all to soon. November 20th is a day to […]
Safe Streets Public Statement
Posted onOver the past few weeks, families in the 40th Ward and its surrounding communities have been devastated due to serious and fatal accidents involving vehicles striking both pedestrians and cyclists. These injuries and deaths are heartbreaking and agonizing, and they were preventable. Our City needs comprehensive legislation to implement initiatives that protect Chicago’s cyclists and pedestrians. It […]
Gun Violence Awareness Event at River Park
Posted onJune is Gun Violence Awareness Month. This Wednesday (6/8/22) at 3pm, Ald. Vasquez and partners are gathering at River Park, near Foster and Francisco, to unite as a community against gun violence. Speakers will share their experiences about the impacts of gun violence and participants will tie orange ribbons around the park, which will remain […]