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Decrease in Austin homicides credited to community involvement

By Blair Paddock | August 17, 2018

There have been fewer homicides so far this year, a drop Ald. Chris Taliaferro attributes to “hard” police work and community involvement. Some also credit the drop in killings to the community-building work groups like BUILD and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.

Chicago Police Board

West Siders push for reform at police board meeting

By Xueer Zhang | October 24, 2017

A day before the third anniversary of teenager Laquan McDonald being shot to death by a Chicago cop, members of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and activists from Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) demanded changes of the city’s top law-enforcement officials.

Chicago Police Department

Don’t miss town hall meeting with Chicago’s new police chief

By AustinTalks | April 29, 2016

Superintendent Eddie Johnson will attend the event at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., from 6 to 8 p.m. May 4th.

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Residents urged to discuss policing on the West Side

By AustinTalks | April 21, 2016

The Westside Writing Project and City Bureau are hosting workshops every Saturday for the next month starting April 23rd at Sankofa Cultural Center, 5820 W. Chicago.

15th District CAPS

Discussion continues among West Side youth, local law enforcement

By Ramona Meadors | March 24, 2016

The community continues to work on how to build trust and improve relations between Austin residents and the Chicago Police Department.

Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap

By Ramona Meadors | February 29, 2016

Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.

15th District CAPS

Cooking event brings together 15th District police, youth

By Terry Dean | January 25, 2016

Youth ages 13 to 24 are invited to participate in the Feb. 27 event that’s designed to ease tensions between the community and officers.

News

Austin residents kept out a of top cop’s “listening tour” meeting

By T.J. Kremer III | July 22, 2015

Some question Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s commitment to openness and transparency after the July 15 gathering at Mars Hill Baptist Church.

News

Austin residents: We’re fed up with treatment by police

By Austin Weekly News | December 18, 2014

In the wake of the Ferguson decision, Greater St. John Church hosted a community meeting earlier this month.

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