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, shared updates on recent incidents in Chicago through his social media account.
On November 8, 2025, Ahern posted about charges filed in a violent incident: "Offender Charged with Aggravated Battery / Use of Deadly Weapon, of 30-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS18 @Area3Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/3mSZZaGqD4". The message referenced the involvement of both the Area 3 Detectives and Chicago CAPS District 18.
Later that morning, Ahern issued another update concerning an officer-involved shooting: "Preliminary Statement of Police-Involved Shooting in the 300 block of S. Central Ave. @ChicagoCAPS15 @Area4Detectives Investigative Response Team #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/fa31viOUJD". This statement highlighted the participation of the Area 4 Detectives and CAPS District 15.
A subsequent post later that day contained only references to police units and a link: @ChicagoCAPS15 @Area4Detectives https://t.co/uLJZkZ3lfC.
Ahern’s posts reflect standard public communication practices by law enforcement officials when reporting on ongoing investigations or major incidents. The references to different CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) districts and detective areas denote collaborative efforts within various branches of the Chicago Police Department when addressing crimes or critical events.
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