Bernard Garbo  05-15-2017
10:10 PM ET (US)
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List of blocks driving high crime stats in April 2017
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Bernard Garbo 06-23-2016
08:18 PM ET (US)
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July 4 "Celebrate Responsibly" Flyer -- English version
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Bernard Garbo 03-02-2016
03:35 PM ET (US)
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When you encounter aggressive panhandling (whether in Rogers Park or downtown) CALL 911 immediately! (not 311). A printable one page version is available in post. Prohibited:* panhandler touching solicited person * panhandler blocking the path of solicited person * panhandler blocking entrance to vehicle or building * panhandler using profane or abusive language * 2 or more people panhandling together Panhandling often supports substance abuse and is not an effective method of aiding homeless and needy. It is also prohibited within 10 feet of a bus stop or an ATM or currency exchange. Additionally it is prohibited near or on any public transportation vehicle or facility (CTA location). Also, anyone in line at a commercial facility (such as a restaurant) cannot be solicited by a panhandler. Edited 03-02-2016 03:36 PM
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Bernard Garbo 03-01-2016
04:24 PM ET (US)
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Aggressive Panhandling -- there is some confusion as to what constitutes aggressive panhandling. This overview provided by our CAPS office should prove helpful. When you encounter aggressive panhandling (whether in Rogers Park or downtown) CALL 911 immediately! (not 311).
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Bernard Garbo 11-25-2015
12:31 PM ET (US)
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Thanks for alerting me to the message Jim! Have deleted it.
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James Kepler 11-25-2015
11:33 AM ET (US)
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Please tell me I'm mistaken and that you're not advertising cocaine and heroin on the Network 2424 site. Was the site hacked?
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Bernard Garbo 07-21-2015
05:49 PM ET (US)
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2015 -- Crime Incidents -- Down 31% in May, Down 30% for first half of 2015
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Crime Stats in posts below
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Crime incidents were down 31% in June (as compared to June 2014). In total numbers, the largest DECLINES (year to date) were Miscellaneous (37), Vandalism (21), Burglary (14), Theft (13), and Drug Abuse (13). There has been a spike in burglaries east of us (in beat 2422), but we have not seen that. Burglaries in 2422 included throwing bricks to glass of doors. However, we are getting reports of theft from front porches and garages in the southern half of our beat, especially just south of Touhy (near Paschen Park). Please keep watching your block, nosey neighbors (burglars say) are their No. 1 deterrent (not dogs, not alarms, but people who call 911 and can identify them).
2014 Trends in Crime Incidents -- Remain Proactive!!!
While news headlines are about shootings, the Top 5 crime categories (year to date) in 2015 in Beat 2424 may not be what you thought. In order they are Theft, Domestic Battery, Vandalism (including graffiti), Miscellaneous (big catchall category of nonviolent crimes), and Simple Battery.
Theft differs from Robbery in that the owner in theft is usually not present or is unaware until after the fact. Robbery involves a direct confrontation between people.
Overall crime is on the decline. In 2008, there were 1,106 crime incidents; in 2014, thee were 774 .. in 2015, year to date, 278! Declining crime rates improves the quality of life in our area. To continue to improve quality of life, keep calling 911, get involved in neighborhood activities, and attend CAPS meeting.
TESTING
While crime stats are down, we are seeing what I refer to as "testing." As a prior commander put it, the "downside" to improving an area is that when crimes starts to drop the area becomes "tempting" to nearby criminal elements. I fear we're seeing some of that. The BEST WAY to counteract this is to aggressively call 911 .. it sends the message that your block is being watched and you won't hesitate to call 911. SO, if you "think" you heard gun shots, call 911 .. if you "suspect" criminal activity, call 911 (you don't need proof, our responsibility is to serve as source of info). Remember, it is always better to "call before problem escalates" than to wait until it does.
BE PROACTIVE, call 911--aggressively if necessary, keep police informed, and call city services about problem landlords and buildings. Being proactive on your block remains the NUMBER ONE way to continue to push down crime.
PARTNERSHIP with POLICE -- What helps drive down crime incidents is our partnership with the police. Police need to know that neighbors remain concerned and willing to be involved in improving the quality of life in our area .. so PLEASE attend CAPS meeting. You don't have to go every month, but try and add the monthly meeting to your schedule (see note below re: change in meeting schedule).
To continue to see declines in crime incidents, watch your block! While half of all blocks in our area saw a decline in crime incidents, 40% reported some increase (with 10% reporting no change). This is up from 2013, when only 30% reported some increase. Fortunately, on blocks were crime declined in did so in larger real number than where it increased.
It takes persistence attention to your block to bring down crime incidents. The police can't reduce crime without our help .. improving neighborhoods is more than calling 911, you also need to call 311 and the alderman's office about problem buildings, graffiti, street light bulbs that need changing, trees that need trimming, etc.
Be a positive presence on your block (set up a block e-mail and phone/text tree ... stay connected with your neighbors, it's the No. 1 best crime deterrent). You and your neighbors working together are the "secret crime-fighting weapon."
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Next CAPS/Police meeting is TUESDAY, July 21, 2015 for location please contact me via e-mail or go to Facebook Network2424 page. Meeting are on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.
<b> There is NO MEETING in August. Join Chicago and Evanston residents for a walk on Howard, Aug. 4, at 6:30pm, for National Night Out, a nationwide community policing events.
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Bernard Garbo 07-21-2015
05:39 PM ET (US)
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Crime Incidents & Arrests, 2015 to 2014 (YTD--year to date; thru June) in Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap. (Click to see image.)
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Bernard Garbo 07-21-2015
05:38 PM ET (US)
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Crime Incidents & Arrests, M2M .. June 2015 compared to June 2014. Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap. (Click to see image.)
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Bernard Garbo 07-21-2015
05:37 PM ET (US)
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2015 Crime Incidents and Arrests in Beat 2424 (thru June). Source: CPD Clearmap (Click to see image.)
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Bernard Garbo 06-16-2015
03:20 PM ET (US)
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2015 -- Crime Incidents -- Down 55% in May, Down 31% for 2015
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Crime Stats in posts below
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Crime incidents were down 55% in May (as compared to March 2014). In total numbers, the largest declines were Vandalism (10), Miscellaneous (9), Theft (9), and Drug Abuse (5). There has been a spike in burglaries east of us (in beat 2422), but we have not seen that. Burglaries in 2422 included throwing bricks to glass of doors. Please keep watching your block, nosey neighbors (burglars say) are their No. 1 deterrent (not dogs, not alarms, but people who call 911 and can identify them).
2014 Trends in Crime Incidents -- Remain Proactive!!!
While news headlines are about shootings, the Top 5 crime categories (year to date) in 2015 in Beat 2424 may not be what you thought. In order they are Domestic Battery, Vandalism (including graffiti), Theft, Simple Battery, and Miscellaneous (big catchall category of nonviolent crimes),
Theft differs from Robbery in that the owner in theft is usually not present or is unaware until after the fact. Robbery involves a direct confrontation between people.
Overall crime is on the decline. In 2008, there were 1,106 crime incidents; in 2014, thee were 774. Our area is improving. To continue to improve quality of life, keep calling 911, get involved in neighborhood activities, and attend CAPS meeting.
TESTING
While crime stats are down, we are seeing what I refer to as "testing." As a prior commander put it, the "downside" to improving an area is that when crimes starts to drop the area becomes "tempting" to nearby criminal elements. I fear we're seeing some of that. The BEST WAY to counteract this is to aggressively call 911 .. it sends the message that your block is being watched and you won't hesitate to call 911. SO, if you "think" you heard gun shots, call 911 .. if you "suspect" criminal activity, call 911 (you don't need proof, our responsibility is to serve as source of info). Remember, it is always better to "call before problem escalates" than to wait until it does.
BE PROACTIVE, call 911--aggressively if necessary, keep police informed, and call city services about problem landlords and buildings. Being proactive on your block remains the NUMBER ONE way to continue to push down crime.
PARTNERSHIP with POLICE -- What helps drive down crime incidents is our partnership with the police. Police need to know that neighbors remain concerned and willing to be involved in improving the quality of life in our area .. so PLEASE attend CAPS meeting. You don't have to go every month, but try and add the monthly meeting to your schedule (see note below re: change in meeting schedule).
To continue to see declines in crime incidents, watch your block! While half of all blocks in our area saw a decline in crime incidents, 40% reported some increase (with 10% reporting no change). This is up from 2013, when only 30% reported some increase. Fortunately, on blocks were crime declined in did so in larger real number than where it increased.
It takes persistence attention to your block to bring down crime incidents. The police can't reduce crime without our help .. improving neighborhoods is more than calling 911, you also need to call 311 and the alderman's office about problem buildings, graffiti, street light bulbs that need changing, trees that need trimming, etc.
Be a positive presence on your block (set up a block e-mail and phone/text tree ... stay connected with your neighbors, it's the No. 1 best crime deterrent). You and your neighbors working together are the "secret crime-fighting weapon."
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<b>Next CAPS/Police meeting is TUESDAY, June 16, 2014 for location please contact me via e-mail or go to Facebook Network2424 page. Meeting are on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.
<b> There is NO MEETING in August.
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Bernard Garbo 06-16-2015
02:44 PM ET (US)
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Crime Incidents & Arrests, 2015 to 2014 (YTD--year to date; thru May) in Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap. (Click to see image.)
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Bernard Garbo 06-16-2015
02:44 PM ET (US)
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Crime Incidents & Arrests, M2M .. May 2015 compared to May 2014. Beat 2424. Source: CPD Clearmap. (Click to see image.)
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Bernard Garbo 06-16-2015
02:43 PM ET (US)
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2015 Crime Incidents and Arrests in Beat 2424 (thru May). Source: CPD Clearmap (Click to see image.)
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