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Community Action Team (C.A.T.)

Any questions contact Ofc. John Gitzinger and Ofc. Colin Johnson of the
Des Plaines Police Community Action Team (C.A.T.) at 847-391-5410 or
e-mail us at crimefreedppd@desplaines.org

The Des Plaines Police Department Community Action Team was established to handle specific complaints/problems that arise within the City, as well as improve public relations through community oriented programs.The Des Plaines Police Department Community Action Team was established to handle specific complaints/problems that arise within the City, as well as improve public relations through community oriented programs. The C.A.T. Unit is an extension of the Traffic Unit run by Commander Timothy Veit. Duties consist of bicycle patrol, public relations through various community programs, and selective police enforcement. Some of the programs the C.A.T. Unit organizes are:

 

 


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3/16/10 Des Plaines Beautifies Downtown With Grant Money
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3/10/10  ComEd Offers "Helping Hand Program" For Hardships
3/9/10 City Upgrades Traffic Signals With LED Fixtures

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