CPD Year in Review Video
Earlier this month, the Champaign Police Department shared their 2024 year-end statistics and accomplishments with our community. To better highlight this information, the Communications Division and Police Department worked collaboratively to write a script, gather visual content, and produce a year-in-review video for residents. The final product told CPD’s great story about recruitment, proactive public […]
Domestic Violence Stakeholder Meeting
On October 20, 2024 a Domestic Violence Stakeholder Meeting was held at the Champaign County Courthouse. Hosted by Judge Sullivan, the meeting brought together representatives from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, Champaign Police Department, Urbana Police Department, Circuit Clerk’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Courage Connections, Land of Lincoln, and the City of Champaign. The meeting […]
Resource Fair
On October 26, 2023, The Equity and Engagement Department and Neighborhood Services Department collaborated on a resource fair for Champaign residence. This fair took place from 4:00pm-6:00pm, in the parking lot of the commercial area shared with Blueprint Partner, Y on the Fly. There were more than 3 dozen people in attendance, even in midst […]
City Hosts Enforcement Education and Resource Fair at Providence at Thornberry
On August 17, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire Departments partnered to host an Enforcement Education and Resource Fair for neighbors of Providence at Thornberry. The resource fair was held as part of a coordinated response to neighborhood concerns and issues reported to the City. Approximately 150 Providence neighbors […]
CU Days 2023!
On August 12, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in CU Days at Douglas Park by distributing school supplies, City information, and engaging with residents to inform them of upcoming City events. This could not have been accomplished alone; the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department, METCAD, Human Resources, Public Works, […]
Police, Fire host training day
Champaign Police and Champaign Fire held Rescue Task Force training at Jefferson Middle School on Tuesday, July 25. The training, which lasted from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., provided an opportunity for first responders from across Champaign County to gather and work cooperatively for a briefing, staging training, and to run coordinated scenarios for an […]
City staff, Officials attend Annual Crime Stoppers Meeting
Staff from Champaign Police and the Equity and Engagement Department attended the Crime Stoppers annual meeting and luncheon on Thursday, July 28th. Mayor Feinen and Deputy Mayor Kyles were also in attendance. At the meeting, Crime Stoppers shared updates on their program, which is partially funded by the City of Champaign through the Community Gun […]
Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On June 29, 2023, a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting was held at Y on the Fly from 6-7:30 pm. The City of Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department organized the meeting in response to incidents over the weekend. Members of the Champaign Police Department and the City Managers Office joined community members in discussing their […]
Champaign Police Join Community for Coffee with a Cop
Champaign Police held their second Coffee with a Cop event of 2023 on June 6 at Starbucks on South Neil Street. Coffee with a Cop is a national program that creates a low barrier opportunity for police and community members to gather for conversation. Staff members spent two hours at Starbucks chatting, waving at cars […]
“Ice Pops with a Cop” Event Held at Hedge Pop! Park
On June 6, 2023, Champaign Police were joined by staff from multiple City departments to host “Ice Pops with a Cop” at the Hedge Pop! Park. This first-time event featured hundreds of popsicles and fun activities for police personnel, city staff, and children from the Garden Hills neighborhood, along with an opportunity for the kids […]