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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.

City Council

Police district council candidates meet at public forum

By Michelle Meyer | December 21, 2022

Several of the candidates running in the 15th and 25th Police Districts shared at a forum held last weekend why they’re running for the newly created seats. Voters will be able to select three people to serve on the police District Council in their area.

News

‘Say It Loud! I’m Westside Proud’ series dives into Chicago’s West Side history

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | December 20, 2022

Two Illinois Black Panthers who lived on the West Side in the 1970s shared their experiences and the impact of the party.

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.

29th Ward

Multiple challengers file to run against Alds. Taliaferro and Mitts in February

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 29, 2022

Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.

15th District Police

Crime rates drop as Austin anti-violence program teams up with CPD

By Michelle Meyer | November 4, 2022

Officials hope crime will continue to drop with the help of groups like the Austin-based Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.

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.

Community

Tuesday is ‘National Night Out’ at Moore Park

By AustinTalks | August 2, 2022

Stop by Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams, from 5 to 7 p.m Aug. 2 to spend time with your neighbors and prevent crime. There will be free refreshments, games and giveaways. Wear red, and bring a chair.

barber

Get a haircut, have some conversation

By AustinTalks | July 6, 2022

The 15th Police District presents “Haircut and Conversation” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 8th at Herb’s Barbershop, 5118 W. Chicago Ave.

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