Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 26, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

CHICAGO (CBS) — With an increase in downtown violence, businesses fear it will scare customers away. Just last night, an off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s deputy working security in Millennium Park shot a man who had opened fire in the park. The scene...

USPS postal police say they are sidelined during time of heightened crime

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 26, 2022 | News & Events

A growing number of Chicago neighborhoods and businesses are hiring armed private security with hopes of curbing rising crime. CHICAGO (WLS) — The union for postal police said they were once 2,700 members strong. Now, there are about 400 officers who say they...

Private security company hired to patrol Chicago neighborhoods amid increase in crime

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 13, 2022 | Chicago Crime, News & Events

CHICAGO – Private security in Chicago neighborhoods is becoming the norm, all in an effort to cut down on crime. Private patrols can already be found monitoring neighborhoods like Bucktown, Lincoln Park, and Lake View. Now, they may soon be seen in the West...

Illinois set to fund police co-responder program with $10 million

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 13, 2022 | Illinois News, News & Events

Kristi Blokhin | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – A $10 million pilot program could soon start that will require social service providers and police officers in certain jurisdictions to work together to better handle certain situations when responding to a 911...

CPD increasing patrols downtown amid Chicago violence surge

by JimThackerSAFE24 | May 13, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, News & Events

Chicago police already deployed extra resources on Michigan Avenue, in Millennium Park CHICAGO (WLS) — Downtown Chicago will have a heavier police presence starting Wednesday. In places like Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, Chicago police confirm...