Hello, I’ll be covering tonight’s meeting for the 9th Police District Council. This meeting is taking place at the McKinley Park Fieldhouse (2210 W. Pershing Rd) starting at 6:30pm.
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The purpose of the community commission for public safety and accountability (CCPSA) is to “bring police officers and Chicago residents together to plan, prioritize, and build mutual trust; strengthen the police accountability system.”
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
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The 9th district is made of the following neighborhoods; Gage Park, Near South Side, South Lawndale, Bridgeport, Mckinley Park, Fuller Park, West Englewood, Englewood, Brighton Park, Douglas, Armour Square, and Lower West Side.
Read more here …chicagopolice.org/9th-district-d
Read more here …chicagopolice.org/9th-district-d
The meeting officially begins at 6:37pm.
We immediately start with public comment.
Cecelia Garcia from the 16th ward, announces a community meeting from the 16th ward.
We immediately start with public comment.
Cecelia Garcia from the 16th ward, announces a community meeting from the 16th ward.
Christian Obregon, a benefits enrollment specialist with Chicago food depository, talks about helping people enroll in public benefits.
She mentions that anyone who needs help can call into the hotline or come into the main office. Here is more information.
She mentions that anyone who needs help can call into the hotline or come into the main office. Here is more information.
Erin Vogel, Community Engagement District Council member, provides a few updates.
Last Saturday was the district council meeting. At this meeting transit concerns, gun violence, and building foundation with the commission were discussed.
Last Saturday was the district council meeting. At this meeting transit concerns, gun violence, and building foundation with the commission were discussed.
Vogel mentions a CCPSA meeting is taking place tomorrow (10/30) electing a new president and a presentation for a new proposal.
“Public safety is more than the police,” Vogel says.
A 9th district CPD officer along with representatives from the Illinois Domestic violence hotline, provides resources for those experiencing domestic violence.
One member of the audience asks about how many incidents of domestic violence.
One member of the audience asks about how many incidents of domestic violence.
A woman from the Illinois Domestic Violence hotline talks about various resources that the network offers.
8am/9am, 12pm and 5pm are suggested as the best times to call for an updated bed count (for readily available shelter).
8am/9am, 12pm and 5pm are suggested as the best times to call for an updated bed count (for readily available shelter).
For more information, call 877-863-6338 or contact Esmeralda Gonzales, community projects manager, at egonzalez@the-network.org.
The meeting adjourned at 7:16pm. The next meeting will be 11/19 at 6:30pm.
Here are more domestic violence related resources
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