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Commander Dwayne Betts

Chicago Police Department

Austin residents, police and elected officials had ‘real talk’ about community justice

By Xueer Zhang | August 9, 2017

Last weekend’s discussion, hosted by state Rep. Camille Lilly and Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, addressed public concerns about the criminal justice system and community policing.

guns

Nearly 100 weapons collected at Austin gun turn-in event

By Terry Dean | April 25, 2017

Saturday’s event at Hope Community Church netted 65 firearms. So far this year, 458 weapons have been collected in this way by the Chicago Police Department.

15th District Police

Liquor stores, gas stations put on notice to rid their areas of criminal activity

By Terry Dean | August 31, 2016

15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.

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