Evanston Police Department reports 27,207 service calls; Type A offenses down about 15%
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Chief Stewart presented the annual State of the EPD Oct. 27, reporting 27,207 calls for service for the period 10/01/2024–09/30/2025, roughly a 9% increase in calls and an approximate 15% decline in Type A offenses (property crimes down about 18%). She outlined recruitment successes, technology upgrades and plans for 2026.
Chief Adria Stewart delivered the Evanston Police Department’s annual report to the City Council on Oct. 27, outlining service volumes, staffing, technology changes and goals for 2026.
"Excluding officer's self initiated activities, there were 27,207 calls to the Evanston Police Department between 10/01/2024 and 09/30/2025," Chief Stewart said in her presentation, noting calls for service rose about 9% compared with the prior year.
Stewart told council members the department’s national incident‑based reporting (NIBRS) data window used for crime comparisons covered Oct. 1, 2024, through June 17, 2025, reflecting a transition to a new records management system. "Overall, type A offenses were down approximately 15% with a significant decrease in property crimes, which were down 18%," she said.
The chief credited increased staffing, targeted intelligence‑led work and department training for progress. She said 9 recruits entered the academy in January and later completed field training, four lateral hires were in field training, and nine sergeants were promoted since April 2024. Nearly all sworn officers are crisis‑intervention trained.
She described technology updates, including migration to Tyler Technologies' CAD/RMS system and deployment of an internal documentation module, and said the department is pursuing accreditation and expanding supervisory and special‑response training.
Stewart also highlighted operational partnerships and investigations: a joint FBI‑EPD investigation led to 6 indictments in a drug‑trafficking and firearms case, a separate investigation resulted in felony gun‑running charges, and juvenile and assault cases led to arrests. She announced a departmental award: Stewart was named the 2025 Illinois Police Chief of the Year.
The department plans additional supervisory training, a new K‑9 handler, continued marine safety cooperation with the fire department and expanded incident command planning for major events.
Why it matters: The report gives the council and public a recent snapshot of crime trends, staffing and investments in technology and training. It also sets departmental priorities for the coming year, including continued emphasis on traffic safety and special events staffing.
Who spoke: Chief Adria Stewart; Commander roles and deputies were referenced in the presentation for technology and accreditation work.