Only 15-percent of carjackers in Chicago have been arrested, study says

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 29, 2022 | Chicago Crime, Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

CHICAGO – City leaders blame the recent surge in carjackings on bored young people looking for trouble, and the Chicago Police Department says juveniles make up nearly 60-percent of carjacking arrests. However, one local expert from the University of...

Illinois budget sweeps $5 million from 911 fund, concerning law enforcement

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 29, 2022 | Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

  (The Center Square) – The new budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeps $5 million out of the statewide 9-1-1 fund to start up a new number for mental health emergencies. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) say the sweep was done without the...

Eric Adams Acknowledges Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms Contribute to Growing Crime Rates

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 18, 2022 | Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

New York City Mayor Adams (D) said Sunday that he agreed with comments made last week by former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, who said progressive politics surrounding the criminal justice system has led to a spike in crime in American cities.   Bratton said...

Bill on Gov. Pritzker’s desk would crack down on organized retail crime in multiple ways, amid spike in such crime on Mag Mile and elsewhere

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 18, 2022 | Illinois News, News & Events

CHICAGO (CBS) — We’ve seen smash-and-grab retail thefts happen across the Chicago area – in the city and suburbs alike. Now, a new law waiting on Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature will make it easier for police to catch these criminals. Full text of the...

Alderman explains Chicago’s $1.9 billion plan to tackle violent crime — but ‘arrest’ and ‘prosecution’ aren’t in the mix

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 18, 2022 | Illinois News, News & Events

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) shared his notes from a recent public safety meeting, hosted by the mayor’s office, with his constituents in an email Thursday. “During the meeting the Mayor, several City department commissioners, and Northside [sic] police district...

Legislation classifying Illinois dispatchers as first responders clears legislature

by JimThackerSAFE24 | Apr 18, 2022 | Illinois Crime, Illinois News, News & Events

(The Center Square) – A bill that would give Illinois emergency dispatchers more benefits and officially classify the profession as first responders could soon be sent to the governor. Senate Bill 3127 was filed by state Sen. Neil Anderson and provides that emergency...