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\n8\/26\/2020 Alderman Brian Hopkins<\/p>\n
\n8\/26\/2020 Alderman Brian Hopkins<\/p>\n
Dear Neighbors,<\/p>\n
The Chicago Police Department continues to follow reports of potential protest\u00a0activity on the Magnificent Mile for this Saturday afternoon and evening,\u00a0August 29th. While these details are not specific, the city continues to plan\u00a0accordingly to prepare for any contingency. The Chicago Police Department\u00a0will maintain a safety perimeter to protect local businesses and residential\u00a0buildings if illegal activity occurs.<\/p>\n
If needed, Chicago Police Department Tactical Teams, Critical Incident\u00a0Response Teams, and Community Safety Teams will be immediately deployed\u00a0to guard against any potential looting in the area. Additional resources will be\u00a0available from the Illinois State Police, Cook County Sheriff’s Department and\u00a0the Federal Government.<\/p>\n
The Chicago Police Department continues to utilize its new 20-person social\u00a0media team to review online information relating to groups of people trying to\u00a0plan any criminal acts.<\/p>\n
At this time, there are not any calls for businesses to close early or for any\u00a0impactful downtown restrictions. Retailers are encouraged to sign up for\u00a0emergency alerts by texting CHIBIZ to 67283 to receive targeted zip code\u00a0alerts if restrictions are put in place.<\/p>\n
Residents should carry a photo ID at all times. Property managers in the area\u00a0are asked to remind the door staff to call 911 immediately to report unusual\u00a0events. All properties with cameras should set them for high-definition to\u00a0gather evidence of illegal activities. It’s also essential that someone on staff\u00a0has password access to the security cameras.<\/p>\n
The Chicago Police Department assures my office that each block will remain\u00a0under close watch. Additional city resources, including large city vehicles, will\u00a0be mobilized to block or disable cars and trucks if necessary. \u00a0New barriers,\u00a0bollards and concrete structures have been placed to limit movement and\u00a0maintain traffic patterns.<\/p>\n
In partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Chicago Police\u00a0Department has formed a special\u00a0task force<\/a>\u00a0to specifically manage looting\u00a0cases to ensure that those who loot are held accountable. This task force\u00a0reviews previously obtained video footage and other evidence to identify\u00a0perpetrators and develop strong criminal cases against them. While some\u00a0charges are for felony burglary or looting, other charges of mob action may be\u00a0applicable. The FBI is also investigating individuals involved in promoting\u00a0looting efforts online, even tracking online activity back to original perpetrators\u00a0who encouraged illegal activity that led to some of the recent lootings.<\/p>\n For additional information, please contact:<\/p>\n CAPS contact info:<\/p>\n Contact for any video or other items for Looting Task Force:<\/p>\n\u2022 18th District CAPS office 312-742-5778<\/div>\n\u2022 1st District CAPS office 312-745-4381<\/div>\n