Chief Chapman urges businesses and village officials in Dolton to collaborate on recurring public-safety problems

Chief Chapman urged village officials and local business operators in Dolton to work together to address recurring public-safety problems, saying enforcement by itself is not enough.

"The police can't arrest our way out of situations," Chief Chapman said, adding that some individuals "don't mind going to jail" and that the village will "absolutely work with" businesses that report issues. He framed problem-solving as a collaborative effort between law enforcement, village staff and business managers.

The call for cooperation was followed by a request from an unidentified meeting facilitator for businesses to provide up-to-date contact information. "That means you have to have updated information so we'll know who's the manager," the facilitator said, adding that such collaborations "make a difference in making sure that your business is thriving in the village of Dolton." The facilitator thanked Chapman at the end of the exchange.

The transcript provided no motions, votes or formal actions tied to the exchange. Officials did not specify a timeline for collecting contact information or a staff member responsible for follow-up in the recorded segments. No statutes, ordinances or formal resolutions were referenced during the exchange.

The exchange focused on practical coordination rather than policy changes: Chapman emphasized working with businesses to "come up with a strategy," and the facilitator stressed information updates so village staff and police can reach the appropriate on-site manager when incidents arise. The segment closed with Chapman indicating he had no further comments and the facilitator thanking him; no decision or vote was recorded in these segments.