More about CAPS
What is CAPS?
The partnership between police and community is the foundation of Chicago’s own philosophy of community policing, known as CAPS — the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy.
Beat Meetings
Get The Most From Your Beat Meeting
Beat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem solving. Topics include:
- What Are Beat Meetings … And Why Are They Important?
- Who Conducts Beat Meetings?
- Always Have A Beat Meeting Agenda
- Become An Informed Decision-Maker and Problem-Solver
- Making The Meeting Space Conducive To Problem-Solving
- Know Your District, Know Your Beat
Beat Meeting Pamphlet
PDF Document of “Getting the Most from Your Beat Meeting” pamphlet
Police Officers Involvement in CAPS
Beat Officers
Who are beat officers and what do they do?
Rapid Response Officers
Who are rapid response officers and what do they do?
Support From Other City Agencies
Why CAPS is a priority for all City agencies, not just the Police Department.