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There’s plenty for Austin youth to do: Check out these activities

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 1, 2022

At this month’s 15th Police District youth meeting, community groups shared safe spaces and mentoring opportunities for youth.

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100 Blocks/100 Churches, other peace-building community initiatives taking place this summer in Austin

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | June 12, 2022

The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.

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15th District’s new top cop promises to be ‘in the community a lot’

By Suzanne McBride | September 7, 2021

The 15th Police District has a new acting commander: Andre Parham. The 24-year department veteran replaces Patrina Wines, who’s been promoted to deputy chief of Area 4.

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West Siders gather for Mandela Day, call for economic empowerment

By Zach Cunning | July 20, 2020

Dozens of West Side residents gathered to commemorate Nelson Mandela and call for economic empowerment in Austin.

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Austin’s top cop: Stay inside

By Suzanne McBride | April 8, 2020

While fewer people are illegally gathering than before, 15th District Commander Yolanda Talley says residents must stop congregating outside. “People in our community need to take this a lot more seriously,” Talley said of the state’s nearly 3-week-old, stay-at-home order.

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Meet the new 15th District police commander

By AustinTalks | December 7, 2019

All West Side stakeholders are invited to the meet and greet with 15th District Commander Yolanda Talley 9 a.m. Dec. 9 at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave. Breakfast will be served.

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Austin residents, officers meet to discuss policing strategic plan for West Side

By AustinTalks | November 7, 2019

West Side residents who attended the meeting were asked two questions: What are the key problems that you would like police to address, and how would you like the police to engage more with the community? Another community conversation to discuss the strategic plan the Chicago Police Department is developing will be held Nov. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Zoe Life Ministries, 3 S. Laramie Ave.

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National night out celebrated this evening in Austin

By AustinTalks | August 6, 2019

Bring your lawn chairs tonight to Moore Park, 5055 W. Adams, to take a stand against crime in your neighborhood. The annual event, sponsored by the 15th Police District, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to stop by tonight’s event.

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Austin group honors local officers and teachers as good neighbors

By Kendall Polidori | May 21, 2019

The Westside Health Authority’s Good Neighbor Campaign honored the work being done by first responders and teachers. In all, five teachers and two first responders were celebrated at the May 14th event.

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Stronger relationship in 2018 priority for Austin ministers, residents and police

By Xueer Zhang | November 15, 2017

Churches, community groups and law enforcement need to focus on collaboration and increasing participation at various events, West Siders said at a meeting held last week at the 15th District Police station.

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