Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence
Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence Consistent with crime trends nationwide, incidents of gun violence in the city of Champaign have increased in 2021, and police are reminding the community of important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance. A shots fired incident is defined as any time police find […]
HACC Dedicates David C. Sankey Center for Youth and Community Development
On January 19, Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights staff (Mary Catherine Roberson and Tracy Parsons) joined the Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) for the dedication of the David C. Sankey Center for Youth and Community Development. This HACC EnVision Center was established to promote education and leadership in Champaign County. In partnership with CU […]
City of Champaign Issues a Plea to the Community to Stop Gun Violence
The City of Champaign makes a plea to the community to end the senseless gun violence that has taken the lives of two people and injured eight others over the past two weeks. These shootings also resulted in property damage to homes, an MTD bus, and other vehicles, jeopardizing the lives of residents and innocent […]
NSD Hosts Virtual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting
The Neighborhood Services Department Coordination Division hosted its monthly virtual leaders meeting on Wednesday, August 5th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Champaign Police Department to share information regarding gun violence within the Champaign community. It also provided an opportunity to share how neighborhood groups could assist in addressing this issue in a proactive […]
City of Champaign Holds Press Conference to Address Rise in Gun Violence
Today, the City of Champaign held a press conference to provide an update to the community on the recent increase in gun-related crime. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Police Chief Anthony Cobb, Champaign County Community Coalition Facilitator Tracy Parsons, Rev. Willie Comer of Berean Covenant Church and community member Yvonne Johnson came together to reaffirm and […]
Champaign Police Arrest Four Individuals for Weapon and Drug Offenses
During the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, the Street Crimes Task Force, with assistance from Champaign Police and the Champaign Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), served a search warrant in the 1200 block of West Bradley Avenue leading to the arrest of four individuals. Several firearms and narcotics were seized during […]
CU Fresh Start Holds First Call-In Meeting to Address Local Gun Violence
The CU Fresh Start initiative held its first “Call-In” meeting on the evening of October 6, 2016. The Call-In was a powerful face-to-face meeting of law enforcement representatives, community members and social service providers sending a clear message to nine targeted offenders, their street groups, gangs, and associates. Their message – “The gun violence […]
Area Law Enforcement and Community Coalition Partners Address Community Gun Violence
Contact: Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb 217-403-6907, [email protected] Urbana Police Chief Pat Connolly 217-384-2331, [email protected] Community Coalition Facilitator, Tracy Parsons 217-819-3541, [email protected] Area Law Enforcement & Community Coalition Partners Address Community Gun Violence While overall crime in Champaign-Urbana is down, gun violence across our community has increased at a disturbing rate. Area law enforcement and Community […]