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

For more information about the 19th Police District, including upcoming CAPS meetings, check out this resource page.

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

Read Our Bylaws

Meet Your 19th Police District Councilors

  • Image of Maurilio Garcia in front of blue textured wall

    Maurilio Garcia

    is a Chicago-based research strategist and Mexican-American community advocate who uses data analytics to shape equitable public safety policies. His dedication to service includes founding a pro bono initiative that directed hundreds of thousands of dollars in strategic support to local non-profits, including programs for underserved CPS students.

    Professionally, Maurilio brings 15 years of experience translating complex information into actionable strategies. Currently a Senior Account Manager at quantilope, he partners with clients to solve their most pressing challenges. A Northwestern University Engineering alumnus (B.S. and M.S.), Maurilio lives in the Uptown neighborhood with his two cats.

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  • Image of Jenny Schaffer in front of blue textured wall

    Jenny Schaffer

    is an advocate for an expanded vision of public safety that creates safer neighborhoods for everyone. She advances innovative strategies that align emergency responses with community needs and officer training, improve response times, and strengthen trust between officers and residents. Jenny is a strong supporter of expanding Chicago’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) mental health crisis response program and is helping lead efforts to pass a parking alternative response ordinance creating a civilian response for parking enforcement. Through collaboration with residents, community organizations, and city leaders, she is committed to building a safer, more responsive Chicago.

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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

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