Safety

25th District Community Policing (CAPS) Meetings 2023 - Hermosa

Below is the 2021 Hermosa Beat Meetings Calendar. Click on the images below to access a pdf to download or print.
Hermosa Beats: 21, 22 (Hermosa Park), 23 (Ken-Well Park), 24 (Kelvyn Park), 25, 33, 34, and 35.

Note: Beat 2521 + 2523 are in Senior centers with COVID-19 Restrictions: Face masks required

Beat Facilitator and Co-Facilitator Contact Information:

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Hermosa Safety Committee Meeting Schedule for 2023

2023 Safety & Traffic Monthly Meeting Schedule // Calendario de Reuniones Mensuales

Below is the calendar for the monthly HNA Safety Committee meetings. Our monthly Safety Committee meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm and anyone can join to listen in, or participate in the conversation. Here’s the 2023 Hermosa Safety Meeting schedule. Each meeting can be joined by phone and/or online device.

//A continuación se muestra el calendario de las reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad de HNA. Nuestras reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad son el segundo miércoles del mes a 7:00pm y cualquiera puede unirse para escuchar o participar en la conversación. Aquí está el calendario de reuniones de seguridad de Hermosa 2023. Se puede unir a cada reunión por teléfono y/o dispositivo en línea.

 

2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm

 

What is the Hermosa Safety Committee?

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association works with block club leaders, community policing advocates and youth groups to improve safety block by block.

//La Asociación de Vecinos de Hermosa trabaja con líderes de clubes de cuadra, defensores de la policía comunitaria y grupos de jóvenes para mejorar la seguridad cuadra por cuadra.


2023 Safety Committee Goals

Can you help us achieve our goals? Contact us to meet with a volunteer coordinator

1.   Identify 5 highest crime blocks in Hermosa

2.  Create 5 phone trees

3. Participate in 5 CPD/NPI Walk the Block

4. Attend or Sponsor 10 community events

5. Attend 15 CAPS meetings, share reports

 

Looking for the 2023 CAPS community policing meetings? AKA “Beat Meetings”? You can find them here

Hermosa Safety Committee Meeting Schedule for 2022

2022 Safety & Traffic Monthly Meeting Schedule // Calendario de Reuniones Mensuales

Below is the calendar for the monthly HNA Safety Committee meetings. Our monthly Safety Committee meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm and anyone can join to listen in, or participate in the conversation. Here’s the 2022 Hermosa Safety Meeting schedule. Each meeting can be joined by phone and/or online device.

//A continuación se muestra el calendario de las reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad de HNA. Nuestras reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad son el segundo miércoles del mes a 7:00pm y cualquiera puede unirse para escuchar o participar en la conversación. Aquí está el calendario de reuniones de seguridad de Hermosa 2022. Se puede unir a cada reunión por teléfono y/o dispositivo en línea.

 

2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm

JANUARY 12TH

FEBRUARY 9TH

MARCH 9TH

APRIL 13TH

MAY 11TH

JUNE 8TH

JULY 13TH

AUGUST 10TH

SEPTEMBER 14TH

OCTOBER 12TH

NOVEMBER 9TH

DECEMBER 14TH

 

What is the Hermosa Safety Committee?

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association works with block club leaders, community policing advocates and youth groups to improve safety block by block.

//La Asociación de Vecinos de Hermosa trabaja con líderes de clubes de cuadra, defensores de la policía comunitaria y grupos de jóvenes para mejorar la seguridad cuadra por cuadra.


2022 Safety Committee Goals

Can you help us achieve our goals? Contact us to meet with a volunteer coordinator

1.   Identify 10 highest crime blocks in Hermosa

2.  Identify 5 traffic issues (pedestrian hazards, speeding, blowing stop signs/lights, etc)

3. Recruit 10 new block captains

4. Attend or Sponsor 10 community events

5. Attend 15 CAPS meetings, share reports

6. Visit 10 blocks with information about HNA and safety information

Nixon Updates for November / Actualizaciones por Noviembre

November Nixon Updates / Actualizaciones de Noviembre de Nixon

Here are the updates regarding Nixon Elementary playground and safety surrounding the school. // Aquí están las actualizaciones sobre el patio de recreo de Nixon Elementary y la seguridad que rodea a la escuela.

Playground Funding + Timing / Financiamiento del Parque + Tiempo

CPS (Chicago Public Schools) has officially stated they have budgeted $450,000 for the new playground. At the Thursday 11/4 meeting in the Nixon auditorium, they said they would start getting bids “in a few weeks.”

The expected completion timing is spring 2022.

//CPS (Escuelas Públicas de Chicago) ha declarado oficialmente que han presupuestado $ 450,000 para el nuevo patio de recreo. En la reunión del jueves 4 de noviembre en el auditorio de Nixon, dijeron que comenzarían a recibir ofertas "en unas pocas semanas".

La fecha prevista de finalización es la primavera de 2022.

Nixon Safety March - Friday 12:30 - 11/12 // Nixon Marcha por Seguridad - Viernes

Join Nixon Elementary school parents at the school main entrance, students and community members for a march to demand peace and safety in our neighborhood.

//Únase a los padresen la entrada principal de la escuela, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad de la escuela primaria Nixon en una marcha para exigir paz y seguridad en nuestro vecindario.

See the event video on Facebook Live / Vea el video del evento en Facebook en Vivo


Nixon Local School Council Meetings / Reuniones del Consejo escolar local de Nixon

Local School Council meetings are open to the public. You can join by Zoom. Please see the Nixon website Calendar for login details.

Next Meeting: December 8, Wednesday at 8:15-9:15 am

//Las reuniones del consejo escolar local están abiertas al público. Puede unirse mediante Zoom. Consulte el calendario del sitio web de Nixon para obtener los detalles de inicio de sesión.

Próxima reunión: 8 de diciembre, miércoles a las 8:15-9:15 am


Join the Nixon Community Phone Tree / Únase al árbol telefónico de la comunidad de Nixon

Neighbors on Keeler + Kedvale have started a phone tree so please sign up if you would like to be a part of it.

// Los vecinos de Keeler + Kedvale han comenzado un árbol telefónico, así que regístrese si desea ser parte de él.


Be the Change You Want to See / Se el cambio que quieres ver

There are many volunteer opportunities from the Local School Council, Hermosa Neighborhood Association Safety or Outreach Committees, Block Club Leaders or Phone Tree Participants. Sign up to be the change you want to see in this community. Find out about volunteering.

// Hay muchas oportunidades de ser voluntario sea el Consejo Escolar Local, los Comités de Alcance o Seguridad de la Asociación de Vecinos de Hermosa, los Líderes de Clubes de Bloques o los Participantes del Árbol Telefónico. Regístrese para ser el cambio que desea ver en esta comunidad. Infórmese sobre el voluntariado.


If you are an organization and would like to collaborate with the HNA, please contact us via email: info@ourhermosa.org, text: 773-295-7790 , or our social media channels linked at the bottom of our site.

//Si usted es una organización y le gustaría colaborar con la HNA, contáctenos por correo electrónico: info@ourhermosa.org, mensaje de texto: 773-295-7790, o nuestros canales de redes sociales vinculados en la parte inferior de nuestro sitio.

Sign up to Support Nixon Elementary // Regístrese para apoyar a Nixon Elementary

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association, in collaboration with the Nixon community, is creating a contact list to update supporters about the playground. We are seeking volunteers and fundraising efforts.
After the news that the playground was set on fire, many community members want to help in healing, rebuilding of the playground, and have discussions on safety issues and concerns.

//La Hermosa Neighborhood Association en colaboración con la comunidad de Nixon, está creando una lista de contactos para actualizar a los partidarios sobre el patio de recreo. Buscamos voluntarios y esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos. Después de la noticia de que el patio de recreo se incendió, muchos miembros de la comunidad quieren ayudar en la curación, la reconstrucción del patio de recreo y conversar sobre cuestiones y preocupaciones de seguridad.

United for Nixon / Unidos por Nixon

In order to hold city agencies accountable, address systemic safety issues and damage from other vandalism at the school, the community needs people power. That’s you!

Please sign up, and let us know if you are able to volunteer (remote or in person). Spanish or bilingual speakers are encouraged to volunteer.

//Para responsabilizar a las agencias de la ciudad, abordar los problemas de seguridad sistémicos y los daños causados por otros actos de vandalismo en la escuela, la comunidad necesita el poder de la comunidad. ¡Ese eres tú!

Regístrese y háganos saber si puede ser voluntario (de forma remota o en persona). Se anima a que los miembres de la communidad o bilngues sean voluntarios.

If you are an organization and would like to collaborate with the HNA, please contact us via email: info@ourhermosa.org, text: 773-295-7790 , or our social media channels linked at the bottom of our site.

//Si usted es una organización y le gustaría colaborar con la HNA, contáctenos por correo electrónico: info@ourhermosa.org, mensaje de texto: 773-295-7790, o nuestros canales de redes sociales vinculados en la parte inferior de nuestro sitio.

Event: Meet Your Neighbors / Conoce a Tus Vecinos

Join us for a neighborhood call and learn how to get help + volunteer. // Únase a nosotros para y aprenda como obtener y como ser voluntario.

Wednesday/Miercoles  10/13 - 12:00 - 12:30pm

Wednesday/Miercoles  10/20 - 12:00 - 12:30pm

Thursday/Jueves  10/21 - 7:00 - 7:30pm


Dial in for meetings:    1 605-865-2131‬
PIN: ‪879 877 118‬ #

or join us via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/rbt-rrdb-aeo

CAPS Meeting: Beat 2524 - 8/19/2021

August 2021 - CAPS Meeting: Beat 2524

Date: 8/19/2021

Don’t know your beat area? Find out here

CAPS Officer Information

  • Officer Email:  Luis.Gonzalez@chicagopolice.org Ph #312-237-5867

  • 25th Precinct  (312) 746- 5867 email: caps025@chicagopolice.org

  • DCO David Gonzalez 312-405-1018

  • DCO Ivan Robles  312-590-1784

In attendance (outside of CPD) // asistieron (fuera de CPD)

  • 35W: Sandra Puebla 

Meeting Concerns

Previous Concerns

  • Kelvyn Park: suspicious behavior, gangs, litter and signs of drinking 

    • CPD will continue to monitor park and ensure volleyball players leave by 9PM

  • Wrightwood Ave parkway/greenbelt: Huge amounts of beer cans/bottles, empty beer boxes, used condoms and syringes found on both sides of the Wrightwood - ongoing issue

    • CPD will continue to monitor park; will also ensure volleyball games end on time

  • International Foods lot: issue with loitering and men drinking in the back of the lot has been handled by CPD and monitoring

Current Concerns

  • 2700 block of Monticello: dumpster fire; no other similar issues have been reported

  • Speeding on Fullerton continues as well the running of red lights

2524 Crime Stats (2 month Period)

  • 372 Calls for Service

  • 102 Reports Made

  • 14 arrests

  • 2 Shootings: (1) July 2, 5:30PM on 2700 N Kilbourn,  (2) 5PM 4200 W Fullerton, unintended target, gang related

Future Community Events

  • (PLEASE CONTACT 25TH DISTRICT FOR MORE INFO)

  • Immigration Resource Fair, August 31 11A-4P in 25th District at 5555 W Grand Ave

  • City Key Event: September 2, 11A-4P, 25th District Community Room

  • Free Pet Vaccination and Microchipping, September 18, 11A-3P at 25th District

  • Prayer Vigil for Officer French at 25th District front lot at 25th District

  • August 28th Hermosa Neighborhood Association Clean up-  Armitage Ave (meet at Stock ‘n Save) from 10am - 1pm. Gloves and bags provided

  • Sept. 4th Kelvyn Park - (Chicago Park District) Clean & Green from 10 am - 1pm (meet on the NW corner of Kostner & Wrightwood) Gloves and bags provided

Next CAPS Meeting

  • October 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm 

  • Meetings will be held via Zoom til March (depending on Covid Restrictions)

See all 2021 CAPs beat meeting schedule here

 

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CAPS Meeting: Beat 2525 - 7/20/2021

July 2021 - CAPS Meeting: Beat 2525

Date: 7/20/2021

Don’t know your beat area? Find out here

CAPS Officer Information// información de oficiales

25th Precinct  (312) 746- 5090

  • Sargent info: Luis Gonzalez - cell phone  (312) 237- 5867

  • District Coordinating Officer/s (DCO) info: cell phone

    •  Ivan Robles (312) 590-1784

    •  David Gonzalez (312) 405-1018

    • 25th Precinct (312) 746- 5090

    • In attendance (outside CPD): 

      • Number of residents: 2

      • Ward reps: 35Ward

      • Organization/s: 1  -  Cook County State’s Attny office Liaison (Latonia McGahee, Community Liaison with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Community Justice Center-West, email: latonia.mcgahee@cookcountyil.gov)

Topics/ Concerns & Updates// temas/inquietudes y actualizaciones

Previous concern #1: Large amount of garage break-ins of 2300 block harding & springfield; someone is in custody and under investigation //  Gran cantidad de intentó robo en garajes en el bloque de 2300 Harding y Springfield; alguien está bajo custodia y bajo investigación

  • District suggests homeowners install cameras to deter break-ins  //  El distrito sugiere que los propietarios instalen cámaras para disuadir los robos

  • Previous concern #2: Speeding cars on fullerton between Avers & Springfield

    • Resident suggestion: Having speeding cameras would help cut down on speeding and ticket offenders; officers can’t be expected to sit for hours and wait for something to happen; running of red lights is a city-wide issue but in this Beat at Keeler and at Jimenez on Fullerton.  //  Sugerencia de los residente: Tener cámaras en calles principales ayudaría a reducir la velocidad y multar por exceso de velocidad; no se puede esperar que los oficiales se sienten durante horas y esperen a que suceda algo; el funcionamiento de las luces rojas es un problema en toda la ciudad, pero en este Beat, sucede en la Keeler y cercas de la Jiménez en la Fullerton.

    • 35th Ward to request an IDOT study  // el concejal 35 pedira un estudio de IDOT

    Meeting Concerns

    • Resident: home 2200 block of Keeler - suspicious behavior has been witnessed (unable to disclose); 25th District and 35W have been notified.  //  se ha presenciado un comportamiento sospechoso (no se puede revelar); El Distrito 25 y 35W han sido notificados

    Sgt Gonzalez confirmed issue with speeding in the area - car speeding on Keeler going southbound hit two parked vehicles; was unable to catch // El sargento González confirmó el problema con el exceso de velocidad en el área : el exceso de velocidad del automóvil en Keeler que iba hacia el sur golpeó a dos vehículos estacionados; no se pudo atrapar

2522 Crime Stats (YTD)// desde la última reunión

Statistics since last meeting  //  Estadísticas desde la última reunión

318 calls for service  // llamadas de servicio

  • 105 reported crimes  //  crímenes reportadas

  • 29 arrests  //  detenidos

  • 3 major incidents/shootings  //  grandes incidentes/tiros de arma

    • 1) May 29, 8:58pm, block of 3700 McLean - shooting, possible motive as gang related, case still open //  tiroteo, motivo causado por gangas

    • 2) June 6, 3:24P, block of 3700 W McLean - motive gang related, case still open; victim shot but not cooperating //   tiroteo, motivo causado por gangas; sujeto no quiere cooperar

    • 3) July 1, 2:24Pm 2000 N Keystone - motive undetermined - victim shot unknowingly (not cooperating)  //  tiroteo, motivo causado por gangas; sujeto no quiere cooperar

Officer Robles update: there has been an uptick in community participation in providing information with the help of community organizations - grateful for the help // el Oficial Robles, ha habido un aumento en la participación de la comunidad en el suministro de información con la ayuda de organizaciones comunitarias - agradecido por la ayuda

Future Community Events// Futuros eventos

Call 25th District, follow on twitter or fb for more upcoming events  //  Llame al distrito 25 , siga en facebook y twitter para más información sobre eventos

  • Check 25th District social media pages for upcoming events // Consulte las páginas de redes sociales del Distrito 25 para los próximos eventos

August 3, 5-8P: National Night Out at LaFayette Park 1333 N Laramie // Noche Fuera National en el parque LaFayatte

Next CAPS Meeting// Proxima reunion de CAPS

  • Tuesday/martes, September 21, 2021 (time tbd - please check 25th District social media)

  • Meeting may be hybrid, in-person and zoom (depending on Covid Restrictions)  // junta podra ser en persona y zoom, dependiendo de las regulaciones de Covid

  • Beat 2525 meetings held on the third Tuesday of odd months // Las reuniones de Beat 2525 son celebradas el tercer martes de meses impares

See all 2021 CAPs beat meeting schedule here

 

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CAPS Meeting: Beat 2534 - 6/23/2021

June 2021 - CAPS Meeting: Beat 2534

Date: 4/28/2021

Don’t know your beat area? Find out here

CAPS Officer Information

DCO (District Coordinating Officer) info:

25th Precinct  (312) 746- 5090

  • Sargeant info: Luis Gonzalez - cell phone  (312) 237-5867

  • District Coordinating Officer/s (DCO) info- cell phone

    • Ivan Robles Ivan.robles-rolston@chicagopolice.org (NOT area DCO - covering for Beat 2534 DCO Officer Frazier)

    • DCO Ryan Leon - 312-802-0999

    • DCO James Frazier - away, serving duty marine - 312 656 4864

    In attendance (outside of CPD) // asistieron (fuera de CPD) 

    • Number of residents: approx 3

    • Ward reps: 1 (35W) 

    • Organization/s: 2 (NPI, HNA)

      • Deondrea Rutues, NPI: raising awareness about NPI, welcoming residents to join a meeting to learn more about becoming an ambassador; email if interested:  // desea crear conciencia sobre el grupo de NPI, invitar a residentes a unirse a una reunión para aprender más sobre cómo convertirse en embajador; correo electrónico si está interesado:

    >>   dr3381@nyu.edu 

Topics & Meeting Concerns

  • Resident: garage break ins 1800 block tripp; video provided to officer  //  robos en garaje  en el bloque 1800 tripp; video proporcionado al oficial

  • Resident: 1800 tripp & cortland - gang activity //  actividad de pandillas

  • Resident: Greenebaum park; gang activity, smoking marijuana in close proximity to children  //  actividad de pandillas en el parque, fumando muy cercas de los niños jugando

  • Resident: Speeding traffic westbound on armitage, Kostner to Cicero (neighboring Beats 2533, 2522)  //  Tráfico manejan de exceso de velocidad en dirección entre la Cicero y Armitage.

  • Resident: suggest officers patrol alleys to deter break ins and vehicles parking in alleys for a long period of time  //  Se sugiere que los oficiales patrullen callejones para disuadir a los robos y vehículos que se estacionan en callejones durante un largo período de tiempo y por la noche

2522 Crime Stats (YTD)/Updates

  • Pulaski/Potomac: follow up on prostitution issue - missions involve checking area throughout the day  //  seguimiento de la cuestión de la prostición en el área - las misiones implican el área de verificación durante todo el día

  • 4043 Armitage: homeless loitering in front of store bothering customers   //  personas merodeando frente la tienda molestando a los clientes.

    • 25th District advice - please call 911 and provide as much detail as possible, describe individuals and what they are doing (can’t do anything without this)  //  Consejo de 25th Distr - por favor llame al 911 y proporcione tantos detalles como sea posible, describa a las personas y lo que están haciendo (no puede hacer nada sin esta información)

    • You can call anonymously  //  puede llamar por anónimo 

  • 622 calls for service  //  622 llamadas de servicio

  • 101 reported crimes  //  101 crímenes reportados

  • 27 arrests  //  27 detenidos

2 shootings - June 1, 4:50 pm, 4800 block Kamerling, case still open; june 4 at 6:50pm, 1800 block keeler victim driving shot at two guys walking // 2 incidentes de balazos - junio 1, 4:50pm, 1800 bloque de Kamerling (caso sigue abierto); junio 4, 6:50pm, 1800 bloque de Keeler, un joven fue baleado en la pierna.

Future Community Events

(PLEASE CONTACT 25TH DISTRICT FOR MORE INFO)

June 24 La Follette Park 5-9pm, Community Connection Culture

  • July 16 11am-1pm, Maria C hosting: discussing different topics such as how to prevent foreclosure, home buying, and financial education  //  La Serie de Club de Bloque Coalición por la Spanish Coalition for Housing; discutirá diferentes temas como cómo prevenir la ejecución hipotecaria, la compra de vivienda y la educación financiera.

  • August 26 - National Night Out - L Follette Park 1533 5-8pm, family event //  //  Noche Fuera National en el parque LaFayette para familias

    Next CAPS Meeting // Proxima reunion de CAPS

    • Aug 25, 6pm  // agosto 25, 6pm

    • Meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice - please check 25th District facebook and twitter for updates  // Las reuniones se llevará a cabo a través de Zoom hasta nuevo aviso - por favor revise el distrito 25 facebook y twitter para actualizaciones

See all 2021 CAPs beat meeting schedule here

 

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CAPS Meeting: Beat 2524 - 6/17/2021

June 2021 - CAPS Meeting: Beat 2524

Date: 6/17/2021

Don’t know your beat area? Find out here

CAPS Officer Information

  • 25th Precinct  (312) 746- 5090

  • Sargeant info: Luis Gonzalez - cell phone  (312) 237-9139

  • Ivan Robles- cell phone (312) 590-1784 

  • David Gonzales- cell phone (312) 405-1018

  • In attendance (outside of CPD) // asistieron (fuera de CPD) 

    • Number of residents: 4

    • Ward reps: 31stW - 1

    • Organization/s: Neighborhood Policing Initiative (NPI - Deondré Rutues, )

Meeting Concerns

25th District update on Gang activity at Kelvyn Park and drinking: update from 25:  Will have more police presence with more bike patrol

  • 31st Ward re gang activity: seems to be an isolated incident; office has not received calls regarding gangs; they have received calls regarding volleyball players 

  • Resident, re Wrightwood greenbelt: there has constant litter with signs of drinking overnight leaving behind empty boxes of beer, bottles of liquor, beer bottles/cans); signs of sexual activity leaving behind used condoms, panties 

  • Resident, re International Foods lot: men hanging out at International Foods for hours at a time drinking in lot drinking, International Foods - 

    • 25th Ofc Robles: has been a concern in the past; has a report 

  • Resident: excessively loud parties: 2705 N Monticello and  2701 N Monticello (this is a section 8 house and the 2nd floor resident sometimes blast music from his back porch while he grills at random times.

  • Deondre Rutues, Chair of NPI: invited community to join next meeting to learn more about the Neighborhood Policing Initiative and becoming a community ambassador to represent your community. 

  • Facilitator: Diversey/Harding - speed cameras - increase in tickets 

  • Do not respond to suspicious emails

  • Resident: Speeding continues on Fullerton

    • running stop signs

    • red light at Keeler

    • at keystone, cars turning left c

2524 Crime Stats (2 month Period)

  • Trucks parked along wrightwood - suspicious behavior; several citations issued

  • Kelvyn Park - people drinking in park; Sgt has been monitoring, all good so far; will be working 12 hour shifts - will be monitoring over the weekend and next weekend.

  • Parker Ave (block#?) - engaging in illegal activity (prostitution); CPD to monitor area

  • 432 calls for svc

  • 109 crimes

  • 14 arrests

  • No major incidents

Future Community Events

  • (PLEASE CONTACT 25TH DISTRICT FOR MORE INFO)

  • Kelvyn Park - (Chicago Park District) - Mercado & Resource Fair: www.kelvypark.org

Next CAPS Meeting

  • August 19, 2021

  • Meeting may be hybrid, in-person and zoom (depending on Covid Restrictions)

See all 2021 CAPs beat meeting schedule here

 

Do you want occasional email updates like these about safety in Hermosa?