COMMUNITY WALK UNDER THE STARS

Greetings Neighbors, Friends and Comrades,

Welcome to the Son of the Daughter of the Second Cousin Twice Removed of Walk Under the Stars.

Come on out and join Beat 2422 for a pleasant walk South of Howard (SOH) through the neighborhood. Get to know your neighbors, do some positive loitering around problem areas. Point out and jot down places that you consider unsavory and unsafe. Whether it is a dangerous pothole or a building with drug dealing and/or prostitution, abandoned buildings with squatters or street lights that are out, sewers that back up or trees that need trimming, these are all things that need to be reported either to the police or to the Department of City Services. Help us identify these problems while enjoying the outdoors, getting some exercise and building camaraderie.

Bring a pad and pen to take note of problems you spot. Bring your four legged friends, buggies with babies and other children. If you know someone in a wheelchair, bring them too for some fresh air and good company. All are welcome all can help be a positive influence in the neighborhood in which we live. It will only take an hour, unless you want to socialize afterwards.

Who: Beat 2422, the Daughter of the Second Cousin Twice Removed of Walk Under the Stars
What: Community Walk Under the Stars
Where: Jarvis Square, corner of Jarvis and Greenview
When: Friday, April 24th
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Look forward to seeing you there,

Eva McCann
Facilitator, CAPS Beat 2422

CAPS MEETING TONIGHT

COMMUNITY CAPS MEETING
BEAT 2422

24th District Commander David Sobczyk

will be in attendance!

March 12, 2009, 7:00 PM
Gateway Senior Apartments
7450 N. Rogers

'Identifying and Solving Problems Together'

BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS & POLICE

MUST HEAR & VIEW

Rogers Park Graffiti Featured On WYCC

Watch the broadcast on

Gang Graffiti in Rogers Park

on The Northwestern Newscast,

tonight at 11:30pm in Chicago

on WYCC, PBS Channel 20.

MUST READ

'GANG SHRINES' AND THE 24th POLICE DISTRICT

In regard to the crime situation in our community, I want to relate the following to all 49th Ward residents:
I attended a meeting last night (Friday, Jan.16th) as a member of the NoH Parks' Advisory Council's Security Committee. In addition to Chicago Park District personnel (program, facilities and security), Sargent John Delgado, 24th District, was in attendance. When the subject of 'gang shrines' came up, Sgt. Delgado informed us that it was the 'policy' of the 24th District to allow 'gang shrines' to remain, in place on public property, for up to 48 hours. I was dumbfounded by this revelation, as I'm sure all law abiding RP residents will be. I strongly voiced my objection to this 'policy' as completely absurd and ridiculous on a number of levels, from enabling and glorifying to coddling the gang lifestyle and activity in our community. This 'attitude'/policy is a serious affront to our residents and our community. It should be OFFICIALLY discontinued immediately. There must be ZERO tolerance to glorification or tolerance of ANY gang activity, period, particularly on the part of our 24th District Police officers. I intend to pursue this matter further, with STRONG objections, to Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis, 24th District Commander David Sobczyk, as well as 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore. I strongly urge ALL residents of our community to do the same.
Voice your feelings and opinion to:

police@cityofchicago.org
jody.weis@chicagopolice.org
David.Sobczyk@chicagopolice.org
ward49@cityofchicago.org

ROGERS PARK, USA

Rogers Park Community Activists and concerned residents gather under the Jarvis El, on Sunday, January 4th to remove/paint over grafitti and are threatened with arrest by 24th District Police. For more on this go to The Broken Heart.

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IT'S OFFICIAL!

The 24th Police District has a new Commander--David Sobczyk.
The appointment of the new 24th District Commander was one of a series of command staff changes that Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis announced late last week.

Commander Sobczyk replaces Steve Caluris

As first noted by 'Second City Cop', November 27th.

MUST READ

Here's a post from the "Broken Heart of RP" regarding city wide 'policing issues' that everyone should read. Be sure to read the comments section!

MUST READ

From Toni at 24/7 North of Howard Watchers, "Crime is up, arrests are down...?"