The 19th Police District Council

What is a Police District Council?

District Council is a new elected body focused on issues of policing and public safety. It was created by the Chicago City Council after years of activism to make policing more responsive to community needs. District Councils give our community a voice in what public safety and policing will look like in our neighborhoods.

Stylized map of the 19th district, running from Fullerton Avenue to Lawrence Avenue, from the Chicago River to Lake Michigan

Chicago’s 19th
Police District

Our district is one of the city’s largest. Our borders are Lawrence Avenue to the north, Fullerton Avenue to the south, Lake Michigan to the east and the Chicago River to the west.

The 19th District includes all or part of the 47th, 46th, 44th, 43rd, 40th, and 32nd aldermanic wards.

  • Lakeview

  • East Lakeview

  • Northalsted

Neighborhoods in the 19th District include:

  • Lincoln Square

  • Ravenswood

  • North Center

  • Uptown

  • Buena Park

  • Roscoe Village

  • Wrigleyville

  • Lincoln Park

  • DePaul

Check out the 19th’s Police District Beat Map:

Image of Chicago's 19th Police District, divided by its 15 Beats

What do Police District Council Members do?

District Council Members will serve four year terms, and work to:

Build stronger connections between the police and the community at the district level

  • They’ll ensure the community is a true partner in making the neighborhood safer

Hold monthly public meetings

  • Residents and Council members will discuss local concerns and priorities. These meetings will increase accountability and transparency

Help develop and implement new safety initiatives

  • These include restorative justice practices and community alternatives to policing

Nominate members of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

  • The Commission — also created by the ordinance — will decide CPD policy, establish public safety goals, and play a central role in selecting police leadership

Work with the Community Commission

  • District Council members will ensure the Commission’s work is based on what residents in their district’s neighborhoods are concerned about

Meet Your 19th Police District Councilors

  • Image of Maurilio Garcia in front of blue textured wall

    Maurilio Garcia

    is a Northwestern grad living in Uptown with his partner, Savannah. As a data analyst, he distills diverse opinions into strategic action plans. He’s founded a pro bono grant initiative that assists Chicagoland nonprofit organizations better our community. Most recently, he worked to help underserved CPS students achieve their goal of attending college. As a Mexican-American who’s had varied experiences with police, Maurilio’s goal is to work to ensure that all 19th District residents’ experiences with policing are positive and productive.

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  • Image of Jenny Schaffer in front of blue textured wall

    Jenny Schaffer

    is a mom to three kids who attend Chicago Public School in North Center. As a former special education teacher, she understands what it takes to be a strong advocate for her community. She is the founder and leader of the antiracism group for parents at her kids’ elementary school; became active with Embarc, a nonprofit which provides experiential learning curriculum in underserved CPS schools to allow students to tap into the power of their potential; and leads her synagogue’s Public Safety Justice Team. As District Council member, Jenny will uplift innovative strategies to make our neighborhoods safer.

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  • Image of Sam Schoenburg in front of a blue textured wall

    Sam Schoenburg

    is a lawyer who lives with his husband in Lakeview. A former organizer for President Obama's campaign, Sam joined the coalition that helped establish District Councils and the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA). As one of the first elected District Councilors, Sam has focused on ensuring these new institutions put the community's voice first in policing and public safety. In particular, Sam served on the District Council Nominating Committee to select community-driven candidates for the CCPSA for the first time. As an attorney, Sam represents clients pro bono class action civil rights litigation and has served as co-chair of the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Associate Board. Sam is also a member of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs.

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How do I know what police district I’m in?

You can find your police district by inputting your address into city’s Find My Beat tool:

  1. Enter your address, then click ‘Search’ (magnifying glass)

  2. Your police district will be shown in the same page