CPD Community Alerts & Information

General - The 19th District issued tips for preventing porch pirating from happening to you. Click here for further information.

February 12, 2025 - CPD issued a Community Alert to inform residents about recent robbery/aggravated assault on a CTA Red Line train. In the incident, 4 offenders approached the victim, took his phone, and assaulted him when he tried to get it back. Click here for a copy of the alert including photos of the alleged offenders.

February 25, 2022 - Area 3 issued a Community Alert to inform residents about recent robberies occurring in the morning hours in the 18th, 19th, 20th and 24th Districts. In each instance, two individuals approached unsuspecting victims on the public way and took victims' property by use of force. In two of the incidents, victims resisted at which time they were pepper-sprayed. Following each robbery incident, the offenders then enter into a nearby vehicle to make good their escape. Click here for a copy of the alert.

Chicago Police Youth Explorers Program - The Chicago Police Explorers Program educates youths between the ages of 13-20 in police operations and functions. Explorers learn life leadership skills, practice real life police training, take field trips and participate in community service events. Contact the 19th district CAPS office (CAPS.019District@chicagopolice.org) for more information on the program.