Chicago alderwoman brings back ‘WhistleSTOP’ program to deter crime – FOX32 (Chicago)

Lincoln Park Alderman Michele Smith is asking her constituents to buy whistles and blow them if they see certain crimes unfold. Smith says the WhistleStop Program proved successful in the 1970s, before her ward was largely gentrified.
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

Her proposal is garnering national comedy exposure! Instead of whistles, people should blow base tubas. Or, tap dancing, free lessons this week! I think Lori is going to be busy.

Paul Boomer
4 years ago

The new program acronym is I.D.I.O.C.Y.

Henry Hatch
4 years ago

The whistle blowers are going to get themselves killed. Does anyone honestly think that the bad guys, who don’t fear any prosecution by Kim the dunce, will fear a whistle. They will kill the noise maker just to get another notch on their gun.

Fur
4 years ago

Hey Michele Smith. Go home and have a word with yourself.

Jockey
4 years ago

Criminals are no longer afraid of CPD.
Now, Ald. Smith expects them to be afraid of whistles?

They truly don’t have any solutions.

NB-Chicago
4 years ago

just don’t blow your whistle until the car-jackers actually pull their guns on you otherwise you’ll be guilty of racist hate crime

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