Safety

The Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) provide public safety for residents and visitors in Chicago, including City’s planning for issues related to Homeland Security. The Public Safety Consortium consists of key departments and agencies dedicated to public safety and security, including the Police, Fire, Aviation, Public Health, OEMC and CTA.

Several city departments maintain public safety initiatives including the Chicago Department of Transportation (Safe Streets, Pedestrian and Bike Safety Program and) the City of Chicago Department of Buildings (is dedicated to advancing public safety through code enforcement, community partnerships and creative use of technology to make Chicago a safe place to live, work and play) and Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (ensures a fair & vibrant market place for businesses & consumers by licensing Chicago's businesses and public vehicles, providing business education & protecting consumers from unfair practices.)

	Jun 5, 2013	Town Hall Meeting on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities -- June 26, 2013.
	Jun 3, 2013	Next Public Meeting of the Police Board: Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m., at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue

May 29,2013	Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago's First Expansion of Domestic Violence Shelters in More Than a Decade and Increased Support for Additional Victims
Apr 15,2013	Statement From Mayor Emanuel About Today's Events in Boston
Feb 21,2013	Chicago Alliance and City of Chicago release first Semi-Annual Progress Report for Plan 2.0
Feb 19,2013	Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Basketball Great Isiah Thomas Announce Expansion of "Windy City Hoops" Basketball Program for Chicago Youth
Nov 01,2012	Updated Board of Ethics Educational Brochures