The Chicago Police Department along with community and faith leaders are expected Thursday afternoon to announce a new initiative after large downtown gatherings billed as “teen takeovers” this past weekend turned “violent and disruptive,” resulting in property damage, physical assaults and 15 arrests.
"The Chicago Police Department's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our residents and visitors, including our city's youth,"."The reckless, disruptive and violent behavior that was seen downtown this past weekend will not be tolerated. We encourage our young people to be safe and responsible as they enjoy their weekends, but anyone engaged in criminal activity will be arrested and held accountable.
According to officials, leaders from the department will be joined by Early Walker, CEO of the organization"'" and others at 1 p.m. to discuss a"Parents for Chicago" communication plan meant to help parents text or email police ahead of any planned"teen takeovers." “It’s apparent that this unruly behavior of some of our youth has caused great harm to the health and welfare of the city of Chicago," Walker said in a statement."The 'Parents for Chicago' 'lines are being established to create a database of parents who would like to be informed when these deplorable acts of reckless conduct are being performed.
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