West Cook News

The Oak Park Police Department communicated pertinent updates and public safety tips via tweets in early April 2025. These updates covered local crime statistics, police activity summaries, and safety awareness initiatives.

On April 2, 2025, the department tweeted about the release of their most recent crime maps covering the weeks from March 16 to March 31, as well as the entire month of March. They provided a link to access these maps and made it available at "The crime maps for the weeks of March 16 -31 and the month of March are posted at https://t.co/eZieM3ngBY."

On April 3, 2025, the department released a tweet summarizing police activity. This information was made accessible through their designated platform, providing insights into recent law enforcement operations. As stated, "The latest summary of police activity is now posted at https://t.co/FhzBav14Zn."

Further emphasizing public safety, on the same day, the department addressed the risks associated with distracted driving, as April was marked as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. They posted a reminder encouraging drivers to stay focused while on the road and use safe alternatives for texting. Their message included practical advice, as noted in their tweet, "April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. If you use your cell phone while driving, you’re taking your eyes off the road. Distracted driving can be deadly. Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location. Designate your passenger as your “designated texter”