The Titan Security Group attended today’s Chicago Public/Private Task Force Meeting on February 13th, 2020.  Below is a recap of what was discussed during the meeting.

• Chicago Police, 1st District
  • Alderen was named District Commander, Alderen is formerly with the 1st, and is familiar with the 1st District
• Chicago Police Department, 12th District
  • The NBA All-Star Game at the United Center is coming up on February 16th
  • There were at least two significant gun busts in the District this month
• Chicago Police Department, 18th District
  • Stevens was named District Commander, Stevens is formerly with the 18th and is familiar with the 18th District
• Chicago Department of Public Health
  • Coronavirus remains a top priority for the Department
  • The Department is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control
  • The Department is pushing out a large amount of information
• Federal Executive Board
  • A forum on new marijuana laws at FEB is scheduled for March 5th
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Megan Drohan is returning to Headquarters
  • Chuck Dushane will be the sole protective security advisor (PSA) in Chicago until a replacement is named
  • Iran tensions have been decreasing, but heightened cyber concerns remain
• Office of Emergency Management (OEMC)
  • A large number of special events are coming up
  • Concerns remain about the lakefront weather and erosion effects
  • The OEMC would like to remind the private-sector to face cameras towards the public way during significant events
• Additional reports:
  • Michael Edwards is the new Executive Director of the Loop Alliance
    • The Alliance represents retail/mixed-use properties along the State Street corridor
  • The next CPPTF meeting is on March 12th

Multiple significant events coming up, including:

• St. Patrick’s Parade & River Dyeing on March 14th at the Chicago River
• Shamrock Shuffle on March 22nd at Grant Park
• Chicago White Sox Home Opener on March 26th at Guaranteed Rate Field
• Chicago Cubs Home Opener on March 30th at Wrigley Field
• Polish Constitution Day Parade on May 2nd at Grant Park
• Memorial Day Parade on May 23rd at State-Lake to Van Buren

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something”. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).