Tom Ahern, Deputy Director - News Affairs & Communications at Chicago Police | X
Tom Ahern, Deputy Director - News Affairs & Communications at Chicago Police | X
Tom Ahern, a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, reported on recent law enforcement actions and crime incidents in a series of posts on November 5, 2025.
In one post at 16:37 UTC, Ahern announced an arrest related to a violent crime: "Offender Charged with Attempted Murder of 41-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS11 @Area4Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/1V0Y2MBiKO".
Ten minutes later, at 16:47 UTC, he shared information about armed robberies under investigation: "ARMED ROBBERIES with a FIREARM @ChicagoCAPS10 @CPD25thDistrict @Area4Detectives @Area5Detectives https://t.co/Fq9Zojl5tI #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/FR6NqRWG6X".
Later that day, at 18:37 UTC, Ahern provided a summary of the department's activity over the past month: "OCTOBER 2025 IN REVIEW #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/mnJPzlusrb".
Ahern regularly uses social media to disseminate public safety updates and law enforcement news as part of the Chicago Police Department's communication strategy. The involvement of specialized units such as Area Four Detectives and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force reflects ongoing efforts to address violent crime and apprehend suspects in Chicago.
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