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West Siders want former 15th District commander as next top cop

By Austin Weekly News | April 13, 2023

Tuesday’s town hall was the first of four public hearings being held across the city as the search for the Chicago Police Department’s next superintendent continues. Several people said they want former 15th District Commander Ernest Cato to get the job.

Community

Public safety officials seeking input from Chicagoans as applicants apply to be the city’s next police chief

By AustinTalks | April 9, 2023

The first of three in-person forums will be held April 11 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., and there will also be a virtual forum on April 25.

Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Ald. Taliaferro joins faith leaders in calling for firing of police officer linked to Proud Boys

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | January 11, 2023

“It is my opinion that Supt. Brown should fire this officer,” 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro told members of The Leaders Network this week.

CPD

Shootings and murder in Austin dropped in 2022, police report

By Michelle Meyer | January 5, 2023

The 15th District reported 119 shootings last year, a 33% reduction over 2021. Austin reported one of the biggest drops in crime out of the city’s 22 police districts.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez

West Side faith leaders call for firing of CPD officer over Proud Boys statements

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | December 15, 2022

The Leaders Network joined 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez in urging the officer be immediately removed.

15th Police District

Shootings in Austin down this summer

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | August 17, 2022

15th District Commander Andre Parham called the reduction in crime in Austin “unprecedented.” He officers, residents and community groups for working together.

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‘Violence is the expression of poverty’ – Mayor Lightfoot stresses importance of investing in the West Side

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 31, 2022

The mayor and other city officials shared their plans to address the root causes of violence at a West Side public safety town hall meeting held recently. It’s one of six town halls being held across the city in March and April.

Austin

New COPA chief, faith leaders discuss police accountability

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 13, 2022

Members of the Leaders Network discussed the challenges and responsibilities of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with its new chief, Andrea Kersten.

Chicago Police Department

West Side community safety town hall to be held Thursday night

By AustinTalks | March 8, 2022

One of the six virtual meetings will be held specifically for West Side residents. That meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Participants are encouraged to register in advance.

Austin

Faith leaders, 15th Police District working together to address violence

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 4, 2022

Participants are being sought for violence-prevention workshops that will begin soon. Organizers hope representatives from 30 to 35 groups will participate.

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