Public Safety

• Harvey Police Department auxiliary officers receive training in City Council chambers

  The training occurred the as City Hall was busy while political hopefuls filed petitions at the Office of the City Clerk.

  By Amethyst J. Davis Nov. 29, 2022

  

• Two in critical condition following three-story fire in downtown area Saturday afternoon

  Firefighters brought the fire under control shortly before 8pm.

  By Amethyst J. Davis Oct. 2, 2022

  

• 'Vigilant but undeterred': Bullet from nearby shooting pierces car windshield of boxing club director

  Johnny Arrington, Jr., 29, was at the club doing personal training with a client and their mom when he discovered a bullet embedded in his windshield Monday.

  By Amethyst J. Davis July 8, 2022

  

• Cook County plans $65 million investment in community-based anti-violence programs

  The Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grants will be used to support a variety of programs, including street outreach workers and mental health.

  By Amethyst J. Davis March 28, 2022

  

• Federal grand jury indicts ex-Harvey cop, alleging Derrick Muhammad extorted local tow companies

  As the head of the city's traffic division, the former Lieutenant helped dole out city work to private tow companies -- and withheld it if owners didn't provide kickbacks.

  By Amethyst J. Davis March 21, 2022

  

• Share your thoughts on public safety in Harvey.

  After Harvey's deadliest year on record, where do we go from here?

  By HWH Staff Jan. 24, 2022