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Investor offers $10,000 for security cameras as residents press board on crime
Summary
Investor Andre Williams offered a $10,000 donation to start a security camera program in Ford Heights and urged investment in affordable housing; residents also pressed for sheriff engagement, speed bumps and other safety measures.
Investor Andre Williams told the board he would donate $10,000 to begin installing security cameras to help identify people involved in crime, saying the cameras would give authorities leads. "I would like to donate 10,000 to start, of camouflage security systems," Williams said during the public comment period.
Residents at the meeting urged the board to coordinate with the Cook County Sheriff's Office on gunfire and disorder and to consider traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps. Trustees acknowledged resource limits but said they would explore committee meetings with the county sheriff and other practical steps to address public-safety concerns.
