Please refer to the above flyer for public Chicago Alternative Policing (CAPS) meetings . Times and dates are subject to change, so check the 12th District’s Twitter account for the most up-to-date information.

What makes CAPS innovative is that it brings the police, the community, and other City agencies together to identify and solve neighborhood crime problems, rather than simply react to their symptoms after the fact. Problem solving at the neighborhood level is supported by a variety of strategies, including neighborhood-based beat officers; regular beat community meetings involving police and residents; extensive training for both police and community; more efficient use of City services that impact crime; and new technology to help police and residents target crime hot spots.