the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)

The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) is a community-based approach to law enforcement that emphasizes collaboration between police and residents to identify and solve local safety issues. Instead of traditional rapid response to crimes, CAPS encourages ongoing communication, regular meetings, and joint problem-solving efforts to address root causes of crime and improve neighborhood quality of life. Its goal is to build trust, increase community participation, and create sustainable solutions through a partnership between the police and the community they serve.