City of Chicago Unveils Comprehensive Summer Safety Plan
City of Chicago Unveils Comprehensive Summer Safety Plan
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A core part of our comprehensive safety plan is The People’s Plan for Community
Safety that was launched last year. A two-pronged strategy will be implemented in
priority neighborhoods to address the historic disinvestment by layering
investments focused on nourishing the foundations of community.
Over the past year, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety has facilitated regular
gatherings involving leaders from every City Department and Agency, convening
biweekly to analyze community safety data, strategize actions, and coordinate
responses. Recently, we've extended this collaboration to include input from
community leaders in highly affected areas, aiming to align city support with
grassroots efforts. Each department, beyond CPD, has been tasked with identifying
its role in violence prevention, spanning from youth programming to street
maintenance.
"Our approach to creating safety in our neighborhoods combines the full force of
government with community engagement and strategic investments,” said Deputy
Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood. “By leveraging the strengths of
both sectors, we're not only enhancing our rapid response capabilities but also
fostering long-term solutions to address systemic challenges. Together, we're
committed to ensuring every resident feels safe and supported in their community."
A key initiative for violence prevention this summer is the CPD and Community
Violence Intervention (CVI) professional understanding initiative, that outlines their
complimentary but independent roles in increasing safety and reducing violence.
Over the past year and a half, CPD and CVI have developed a framework outlining
their respective roles in increasing safety and reducing violence, focusing on mutual
understanding and efficient communication.
Currently operational in nine Police Districts, including areas with significant CVI
presence, the initiative aims to expedite shooting notifications from CPD to CVI
partners to prevent future violence. Expansion to three additional geographies this
summer—Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Greater Garfield Park, and Englewood—is
expected to further enhance the initiative's impact. This collaborative effort
underscores our commitment to exploring all avenues for a safer Chicago and
securing the necessary resources for this goal.
In our concerted efforts to address and continue to prevent violence in our city, we
are employing a multi-faceted approach that utilizes the People's Plan for
Community Safety with strategic investments alongside the Police Department's
comprehensive public safety plan that focuses on ensuring the safety of all
Chicagoans.
The Chicago Police Department has developed a public safety plan for summer that
reflects a year-long endeavor to efficiently allocate resources citywide. District
commanders and Area Deputy Chiefs have autonomy to adjust resources in real-
time, supported by technology-driven analyses from Strategic Decision Support
Centers.
"Everyone in this city, including every family and every child, deserves to enjoy the
summer without the fear of violence," said CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling.
"Our summer plan is built on a year-long effort to allocate our resources efficiently
and make sure each neighborhood across the city has what its residents need to feel
and be safe."
Addressing violent crimes remains paramount, with a focus on armed robberies and
vehicular hijackings through data-driven deployments and the Citywide Robbery
Task Force. Enhanced investigations, supported by intelligence and technology,
complement additional resource deployments in key areas like the lakefront,
beaches, and the central business district.
For more information on the City of Chicago's comprehensive summer safety plan
and initiatives, please visit chicago.gov/communitysafety.
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