Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (CARE) Team
The City has launched its Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (C.A.R.E.) program, an innovative initiative aimed at providing a non-police response to certain low-risk service calls.
This program reimagines public safety with the goal of fostering a stronger, more connected community. Though the C.A.R.E. program operates independently from the Evanston Police Department, it has their full expressed support. By easing the burden on police resources, the C.A.R.E. team enables police officers to focus on addressing criminal activities and implementing proactive community safety measures.
