Michael Barz, Acting Commander
1160 North Larrabee Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
District Information
Conversations with a Commander
"I am a 25-year member of the Department and have served across the city in various leadership roles and functions. I have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University. My vision for the 018th District is to continue to see, listen and partner with the residents and business communities to build productive relationships built on trust and accountability. My goal is to ensure every resident and visitor to our district feels safe so that we all enjoy everything this great community and city has to offer. I hope you join me and the men and women of the 018th District in making this vision a reality."
— Commander Jon Hein
District News
Community Alerts
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Community Alert – 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 25th Districts – Armed Robberies (24-CWP-022 CA)
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Community Alert – Mass Transit – Criminal Damage to Property
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District – Robberies (24-CWP-020)
- Monday, April 15, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District – Armed Robbery (P24-3-024 CA)
- Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District – Robbery (P24-3-023 CA)
- Friday, March 29, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District, Mass Transit – Seeking to Identify: Attempted Robbery (JH195990)
- Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Community Alert – 14th, 16th & 18th Districts – Armed Robbery/Handgun (24-CWP-016)
- Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District, Mass Transit – Seeking Information: Robbery – Red Line/Chicago Ave. (JH184209)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024 - Community Alert – 1st, 12th, 18th & 19th Districts – Robbery (P24-3-018 B CA)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Community Alert – 18th District – Robbery (P24-3-018)
Press Releases
- Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - Biography of Commander Paul Bauer
- Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - Chicago Police Has Partnered with Numerous Agencies to Conduct First-Ever Distracted Driving Missions
- Thursday, December 10, 2015 - The 018th District (Near North) partnered with Target
- Monday, November 2, 2015 - Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Launch Police Recruitment Campaign
- Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 018th District and MGR Youth Empowerment help Near North Community
Wanted Fugitives
- Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT- Seeking Information Attempt Strong Arm Robbery CTA
- Monday, March 28, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT- Wanted for Burglary 018th District
- Monday, January 25, 2016 - CPD BUSINESS ALERT – Burglaries (P16-1-029) 18th Dist