Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy
VinTech recently attended our local Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meeting. CAPS is a bi-monthly meeting, broken down by Chicago’s 25 Districts and then into the 280 neighborhood beats,...
View ArticleiPhone, iPod, and iPad Theft on the Rise on the CTA
Here at VinTech, we see it as our responsibility to make sure the public is aware of crime problems here in Chicago, and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. An increasing problem is...
View ArticleSummer Travel Safety Tips
Going out of town this summer for a good old Clark Griswold type summer vacation? Here are some tips to keep your home safe while you are gone. Neighborhood Watch Program. If there is an organized...
View ArticleMORE Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You, Part 1
VinTech attended a burglary awareness workshop last night, hosted by REAL, former burglars, all currently serving time. You may have read our previous entry about Burglary Awareness, and we have much...
View ArticleMORE Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You Part 2
Last week we covered a Burglary Awareness workshop with real, former burglars sharing their secrets. Keep reading for more! Question 12: Is there anything that causes you to bypass a certain house?...
View ArticleOutsmarting A Burglar
VinTech cares about what is going on in our community. Last week we attended another Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) burglary workshop where we were given a booklet of mug shots of...
View ArticleMy Upscale Neighborhood is Safe, Right?
Last week our area 3 Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) reported a 27-year-old woman was robbed and sexually assaulted in Lincoln Park by a complete stranger. “On Wednesday, September 21,...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of Lt. John Willner on Personal Safety
Last week we blogged about how bad crime can happen in a good neighborhood. This week VinTech received a letter from our local CAPS meeting from Lt. John Willner about your safety, and we wanted to...
View Article5 Ways to Work Closer with Chicago Police
Last week we discussed the security challenges Chicago would face with hosting the G8 Summit. This past week, the White House announced the sudden and unexpected change of switching the location of...
View ArticleWhat If Chicago Lost Their Police Force?
According to MSN, “one of America’s more dangerous cities — Camden, NJ — has lost its police department.” Although the city is receiving support from non-union Camden county police, it sounds like a...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to a FREE Real Burglary Workshop!
Ever wanted to ask a real burglar a question? Or maybe you just want to hear what their motives are and what neighborhoods they target? Now you can! Come on out to a FREE workshop hosted by the 19th...
View ArticleBurglary Prevention for You!
Sgt. Jason Clark with the Chicago 19th District presents 10 tips on how to protect your home: According to our local police, the best thing you can do to prevent crime is to get to know your neighbors!...
View Article19th District Police Appreciation Day- June 14th
The 19th District Steering Committee is hosting the Annual Police Appreciation Day on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the station at 850 W. Addison. On this day residents, businesses and community groups...
View ArticleCAPS Season’s Greetings for Safety
The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy has great tips to protect yourself and your home from thieves this holiday season. Season’s Greetings The Holiday Season is a very special time of year. It’s a...
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