Tom Ahern, deputy director of news affairs and communications for the Chicago Police Department, shared a series of updates on recent incidents and departmental activities in Chicago through his X account.
On April 3, 2026, Ahern reported an incident involving battery on public transit: “BATTERY on #CTA @ChicagoCAPS18 (Near North) @Area3Detectives Mass Transit Detectives #ChicagoPolice” (posted at 02:52 UTC). Later that day, he posted about a juvenile being charged with a serious crime: “Juvenile Offender 16, Charged with Reckless Homicide of 15-Year-Old Female @ChicagoCAPS08 @Area1Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice” (posted at 15:13 UTC). He also summarized the department’s activities for the previous month with: “MARCH 2026 IN REVIEW #ChicagoPolice” (posted at 15:16 UTC).
Ahern is known for engaging in public service by sharing community safety alerts and promoting crime tip lines and community assistance in Chicago through his official social media channels. He holds a leadership position as deputy director of news affairs and communications within the Chicago Police Department. Ahern is also an alumnus of Marquette University. More details about his role and activities can be found on his official X account.
