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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Evanston Police Department is about 33 percent larger than police departments from cities with similar populations. Carolyn Murray, a gun control advocate, worried Evanston Police may be overstaffed.

Evanston Police Department employs 33 percent more officers than other cities its size

October 31, 2016

The Evanston Police Department employs about 33 percent more officers than departments of cities with similar populations, FBI statistics show. Cities with populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people...

University Police to begin using body-worn cameras

October 12, 2016

University Police will begin using body-worn cameras to increase transparency and accountability, Chief of Police Bruce Lewis announced via email Wednesday. Gloria Graham, deputy chief of police, said...

As overall violent crime goes down, gun violence still vexes city

As overall violent crime goes down, gun violence still vexes city

April 28, 2016

Emeric Mazibuko is already worried about the next victim of gun violence in Evanston. Mazibuko, the street outreach case manager for Youth & Opportunity United, has worked with the city’s at-risk...

Recent gun violence prompts discussion about community policing efforts

February 21, 2016

Recent episodes of gun violence in Evanston have spurred conversation about the efficacy of the city’s community policing initiative, particularly among 5th Ward residents. Evanston Police Department’s...

Recent gun violence prompts Evanston Police Department to heighten patrolling, social media efforts

February 18, 2016

In response to a recent string of gun violence, Evanston police Chief Richard Eddington announced plans to beef up police patrolling in specific areas with the hope of deterring such crimes. Eddington...

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