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 and official with the Chicago Police Department, posted a series of tweets on November 17 and 18, 2025, reporting on recent criminal activity and an upcoming police event.
On November 17, Ahern alerted the public to a robbery on Chicago Transit Authority property, posting: "ROBBERY on #CTA @ChicagoCAPS02 @Area1Detectives Public Transportation Detectives https://t.co/Fq9Zojl5tI #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/rOiGbmQFmI". The same day, he reported additional robberies in downtown Chicago with the message: "ROBBERIES @ChicagoCAPS01 (Downtown) @Area3Detectives https://t.co/Fq9Zojl5tI #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/iUvfa7wKGW".
On November 18, Ahern promoted an annual police initiative aimed at community engagement during the holiday season. He wrote: "2025 Operation Santa @cpdmemorial #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/MC28Fq4xXT".
The incidents mentioned reflect ongoing concerns about public safety on Chicago's transit system and in downtown areas. The Chicago Police Department regularly communicates crime alerts and community initiatives through social media channels as part of its public outreach efforts. Operation Santa is one of several programs organized by law enforcement to support families and children during the holidays.
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