Police and Safety Updates
Officer Smith shared the January Southern District crime stats Also working on addressing issues raised during community safety walk in Pigtown. Were able to make four arrests in the Pigtown area. Also planned bike patrols in Pigtown.
State’s Attorney’s office citation docket–to address low level offenses that weren’t being prosecuted. Provides treatment/services and has folks provide community service in the communities where they committed the offense. Requires agencies (BPD, university police, MTA police, sheriff’s office etc) to issue the citations
Will share the State’s Attorney’s office’s legislative agenda
Community Safety Walks
One was held in Pigtown on Tuesday, working to schedule walks in other neighborhoods.BPD is happy to attend the safety walks, good to have a concern a head of the walk
Southern District is working on addressing vacant buildings/squatters
Announcements
State’s Attorney’s office is hosting an event February 21st 5:30-7:30 at Benlou Rec Center addressing economic crimes impacting elders
