Public Health & Safety Updates
In April 2025, our office moved this section of the newsletter to our website. This page contains updates from City and state officials on public health notices, resources from the 24th Police District, and other public safety announcements.
Public Health Updates
Narcan and Fentanyl Test Kits Available at the 49th Ward Office
​Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strips are available at no cost at the 49th Ward Office. Thank you to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) for providing these resources and a training our staff to administer them safely!
Cook County Health Offers Free Birthday Screenings
Cook County Health is offering free breast & prostate cancer screenings to uninsured residents who live in Cook County. Folks need to just call the phone number, and they will get the person scheduled for the initial appointment, even if their birthdate has passed. Call 312-864-4289 to schedule today.
Public Safety Updates
About the 24th Police District
In the 49th Ward, the 24th District patrols six beats. Each patrol beat in the Chicago Police Department hosts bi-monthly community beat meetings. During beat meetings, residents can learn about the different patterns of crime the police have identified in the neighborhood and receive safety tips. Residents also have the opportunity to work directly with the officers in their beat to bring up any issues they may be noticing. This is a great tool to strengthen the relationship between police officers and the community.​​
CONTACT INFO:
6464 N. Clark Street
CAPS office: 312-744-5907
Email: Caps.024District@chicagopolice.org
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Our Community Assets
Our office understands that the police are only one piece of addressing public safety in our community. In order to create safer communities, we must also get at the roots of what drives crime and address the issue of public safety holistically. A part of this is long-term investments in the community, which includes the promotion of our community assets.
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View our list of the 49th Ward's community assets by clicking here!
24th District Community Alert: Burglaries
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Please review the following notice from the 24th Police District about a recent series of burglaries.
24th District Beat Facilitator Vacancies: Apply Today!
The 24th District is looking for Beat Facilitators for beats 2423, 2424 and 2432.
Feel free to reach out for more info: mayra.gomez@chicagopolice.org
24th District Police Council Community Feedback Form
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In an effort to improve policing and public safety in the district, the 24th District Council is launching a feedback form for neighbors to share information we should know from community and CAPS meetings. Our role as district councilors is to gather your insight in what is important. If you attend a community meeting and learn something we should know, please use the QR Code above or go to
Do you want to invite a district council member to your community meeting? Want them to attend one with you? Email us at DC24@cityofchicago.org
Camera Registration
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The City of Chicago has launched a free and voluntary camera registration program open to anyone who lives or operates a business in Chicago. If you have a private security camera that captures the public way and you are interested in assisting in an investigation in the event of a crime in your neighborhood, you can register your camera with the Chicago Police Department.
By registering your camera, you are simply allowing the Chicago Police Department to contact you in the event of a crime in your area. The Chicago Police Department will not have direct access to your camera system and cannot access camera footage without your consent. There is no requirement to provide footage at any time.
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