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Mayor Daley Joins Alderman Emma Mitts, Police Officials and Community Residents for an Anti-Violence CAPS March on Chicago's West Side Press Release from CAPS Implementation Office, June 23, 2007 Mayor Richard M. Daley was joined by Chicago Police Department officials, 37th ward Alderman Emma Mitts, neighborhood residents and CAPS representatives for the 15th Police District's Anti-Violence CAPS March stepping off from the San Miguel School, 819 N. Leamington Street. The march is part of the city's on-going comprehensive effort to battle the conditions that breed crime in some of Chicago's most vulnerable communities and remind parents and guardians that as summer approaches, children need to be involved in positive, productive programs that will keep them safe and healthy. "The marches and rallies we partake in this summer are especially important as we are coordinating our anti-crime efforts with the faith-based community, sister organizations like the Chicago Park District and parents and family members to make sure our children have a safe and productive summer," said Mayor Richard M. Daley. The city of Chicago will continue to offer positive programs and activities for children this summer which serve as alternatives to the dangers of gangs, guns and drugs that affect some communities. "As parents we must take responsibility for the actions of our children and keep them out of harm's way. This summer and every day of the year, parents should always know where their children are at all times," added the Mayor. "Our children have the right to grow up in peace and fulfill their dreams and realize their full potential." CAPS has been recognized as one of the most ambitious community policing initiatives in the United States. It has been cited as a model by numerous national experts, including officials at the U.S. Department of Justice and academic authorities on community policing. Across the city, the CAPS partnership is tackling serious crime problems, as well as those neighborhood conditions that breed crime -- such as abandoned buildings and vehicles, vacant lots, drug houses, and graffiti. For more information on how you can get involved in your beat, please call 311 or visit us on-line at www.chicagopolice.org/caps. ---------- |
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