Assistant Chief Mike Anderson details community-policing programs

Oct 16, 2026

Assistant Chief Mike Anderson described senior outreach, neighborhood 'scribe watch' meetings, and a crime-free multi-housing program at the Jackson Park block party, and listed partner agencies offering services.

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Assistant Chief Mike Anderson outlined several community-policing initiatives at the Jackson Park block party, saying the department does outreach to connect residents with services and information. He named programs that check on isolated seniors, neighborhood meetings that share local data with police, and a multi-housing safety program that works with apartment managers to recommend security measures.

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