Evanston Police Department 
COMMUNITY STRATEGIES BUREAU
The Bureau is responsible for developing a better partnership between the police and the community for the purpose
of reducing crime. The activities of the bureau include crime prevention seminars, home security surveys, Site
Plan and Appearance Review Committee, senior citizen programs, and the
and Clergy Team liaison.
The Crime Analysis element publishes the daily bulletin, weekly crime analysis reports, and monthly crime statistics by beat. Involvement in special events includes 4th of July festivities, Evanston CommUnity Picnic, and the Holiday Food Basket program.
Additionally, Community Strategies oversees the Citizen Police Academy and its graduates' Alumni Association as well as civilian volunteers. Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) members are selected by this bureau. They also conduct Commercial Surveys.