Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth wrote in a blog post crime alerts will no longer be shared to social media.
A Chicago alderwoman is limiting the amount of crime updates sent out to her ward, citing an emphasis on values of “antiracism.”last week notified her community it would now be required to “opt in” to crime alerts instead of receiving them automatically. This decision, she wrote, was based on neighbor feedback and a desire not to perpetuate racist ideas.
“Based on feedback from our neighbors and commitment to our values of empowerment, antiracism, and community, our office is updating our public safety alert system,” Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth wrote. “Newsletter subscribers can now opt in to receive crime alerts. Only subscribers who have opted in for these crime alerts will receive them."Further clarifying the new change, Ald.
Our updated alert system is based not only input from our community but is also informed by research from recent years that shows how over-reporting of crime leads to an inaccurate public perception about crime rates,” she wrote. “Research also shows us that over-reporting of crime negatively impacts our most marginalized and underserved neighbors.”Chicago leaders have a history of downplaying the severity of crime in the city.
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