Chicago, IL – Federal officials are ramping up efforts to combat violent crime across Chicago, according to a new statement released Tuesday by the FBI’s Chicago Field Office. The update comes as the U.S. Attorney’s Office and multiple Department of Justice components announced heightened federal prosecutions and expanded public-safety strategies.
According to the FBI, the agency’s top priority remains ensuring that violent crime does not jeopardize the safety or livelihood of residents, commuters, or visitors in the Chicago metro area. In the statement, FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas S. DePodesta praised what he called “outstanding collaboration” among federal, state, and local law enforcement partners participating in Project Safe Neighborhoods, a long-running joint initiative designed to reduce gun violence and dismantle violent criminal networks.
Federal officials said communities across Cook County and the surrounding region are “safer and more well-resourced than ever” due to strengthened coordination between investigators, prosecutors, and neighborhood-level outreach programs. The FBI stated it remains committed to developing proactive strategies and holding accountable individuals who allegedly threaten the safety of the public.
The announcement follows ongoing federal crackdowns targeting firearm offenses, carjackings, and other violent crimes that have impacted Chicago neighborhoods over the past year. DOJ officials said more updates on prosecution totals and new enforcement actions are expected later this month.
Chicago residents can expect continued joint operations between the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Chicago Police Department, and county law enforcement partners as the federal government emphasizes long-term crime reduction.
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