We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Friday, August 6th through Saturday, August 28th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Friday, August 6th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Mothers of Stolen Lives in Chicago.”
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 39 W 47th Street. The group will gather/march for their cause “Shutdown Our Dan Ryan w/1000 Protestors: We Get No Justice.” *
Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
- 2:00 pm at 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building). The group will gather for their cause “9th Global Action day for ‘Comfort Women’ Survivors.”
Friday, August 13th, 2021
- 11:30 am at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “75th India Independence Day Celebration Flag Hoisting.”
Saturday, August 14th, 2021
- 9:00 am at 1200 N LaSalle (Planned Parenthood). The group will gather for their cause “Rally for Justice.”
Sunday, August 15th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 455 Cityfront Plaza (Indian Consulate). The group will gather for their cause “Rally in Support of Punjab Farmers.”
Friday, August 27th, 2021
- 5:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, August 28th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Notes/Analysis
* = Protest has potential to disrupt traffic entering/exiting Loop; previous events by this organizer have had underwhelming attendance
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
August 2, 2021
Re: Titan’s Commitment to a Safe Workplace – August 2021 Update
Dear Clients and Contacts:
The health and safety of Titan’s employees, as well as the safety of our clients and their visitors, remains Titan’s top priority as we continue to do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Titan’s leadership team and our Safety Committee continue to monitor public health guidelines and recommendations and are implementing appropriate policies as quickly as we can. Our approach is a commitment to continuous improvement.
In light of the recently updated mask guidelines, face coverings and social distancing (where possible) will be mandatory for all Titan employees while working in the field regardless of vaccination status.
Titan is committed to working with our clients to comply with site-specific directives to ensure every building is safe, secure, and protected to the greatest extent possible and we continue to follow a model of Educate and Motivate for vaccinations to keep our team members informed and engaged in making the best possible decisions for their health and their families.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding security coverage or Titan’s Commitment to a Safe Workplace for your site, please contact your Titan representative or the Titan office at (312) 902-3400. We will continue to communicate with you via email and at https://securechicago.com.
Sincerely,
David Pack
President & CEO
We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, July 28th through Saturday, August 7th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” *
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
- 9:00 am at 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters). The group will gather for their cause “We Want Our Children Safe!”
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon Affiliated).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.” **
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 39 W 47th Street. The group will gather/march for their cause “Shutdown Our Dan Ryan w/1000 Protestors: We Get No Justice.” ***
Notes/Analysis
* = Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protests during week – including 07/29 at 111 E Chicago and 1100 N State
** = Lollapalooza runs from 07/29 to 08/01 in Grant Park; anticipate various small protests around the periphery of the event; link to PDF of street closures below
*** = Protest has potential to disrupt traffic entering/exiting Loop; previous events by this organizer have had underwhelming attendance
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
- Lollapalooza 2021 Street Closures – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
The return of Chicago’s biggest music festival, Lollapalooza begins this Thursday, July 29th and runs through Sunday, August 1st. Below is information regarding street closures for the event as well as safety tips to help get you prepared.
Street Closures
Wednesday, July 14th – Friday, August 6th
- Balbo Dr. – between Columbus / Lake Shore
Monday, July 19th – Friday, August 6th
- Jackson Dr. – between Columbus / Lake Shore
Monday, July 26th – Monday, August 2nd
- Balbo Dr. – between Michigan / Columbus
- Jackson Dr. – between Michigan / Columbus
- Columbus Dr. – between Monroe / Roosevelt
- Columbus Dr. – between Monroe / Roosevelt
- Columbus Dr. (2 center lanes) – between 13th Street / Roosevelt
- Congress Pkwy / Circle – between Michigan / Columbus
Wednesday, July 28th – Monday, August 2nd
- Monroe – between Michigan / Lake Shore **New to 2021 with City recommendation
Lollapalooza 2021 Street Closures PDF Download – Click Here
Safety Tips for Lollapalooza
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
For more information on Lollapalooza’s entry protocols and security measures, visit: https://www.lollapalooza.com/safety
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
Below is a summary of what was discussed at the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 20th. The meeting was hosted by Ron Tabaczynski (BOMA), Erin Belknap (Sterling Bay), and Tom Henkey (Titan).
The meeting included members of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), Chicago Police Department (CPD), Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), ChicagoFIRST, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Lunch on LaSalle
- The event continues on Tuesdays through August for the remainder of the summer
Downtown Re-Occupancy
- Office re-occupancy continues heading in a positive direction, with noticeable increases following the 4th of July holiday weekend, and another increase anticipated following the Labor Day holiday weekend
COVID-19 Update
- The Committee continues to monitor COVID-19 status, with multiple states recording recent increases;
- Delta variant has emerged as primary concern due to contagiousness
Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC) Fusion Center
- Nick Kakos from the CPD presented a summary of the Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC) fusion center;
- He explained the joint anti-terror/anti-crime mission
Public Sector Updates:
Chicago Fire Department (CFD):
- In-person Fire Safety Director (FSD) classes have resumed;
- Mark Furman was introduced as the new Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the CFD
Chicago Police Department (CPD) 1st District:
- Robberies are trending down, thefts are up, and vehicle thefts up;
- The auto show was successful overall, and now preparations are underway for Lollapalooza
Chicago Police Department (CPD) 18th District:
- Burglaries are trending down, thefts are up, and vehicle thefts are up;
- Monitoring hotel activities/events surrounding Lollapalooza
Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC):
- Promotions for the See Something, Say Something (S4) campaign;
- Lollapalooza will be first very large outdoor event since fall of 2019;
- CPPTF notifications are ongoing
Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
- S4 campaign also a focus area;
- Cybersecurity and ransomware is a high concern – new web portal is www.stopransomware.gov
Chicago Public-Private Task Force
- Co-chair Steve Caluris (ChicagoFIRST) gave an update on activities;
- The task force is seeking new project ideas and objectives from committee members
All-Hazards, Life Safety Conference at Willis Tower
- The all-hazards, life-safety conference to be held at Willis Tower on October 7th and October 8th;
- Presentation proposals may be submitted through the end of the month to [email protected] and [email protected]
Preparedness Committee Meetings
- The Preparedness Committee is discussing a return to live meetings beginning in September or October of this year;
- A larger “Open Meeting” is also being considered;
- The annual tabletop exercise is anticipated to take place in November
Next Meeting:
- The next meeting is scheduled for August 17th, 2021, and the format is TBD
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st through Saturday, August 7th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
- 9:00 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “Treatment Not Trauma.”
Friday, July 23rd, 2021
- 10:00 am at 625 N Michigan (British Consulate). The group will gather for their cause “Free Nnamdi Kanu Free Biafra.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”*
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.”**
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
- 9:30 am at 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters). The group will gather for their cause “We Want Our Children Safe!”
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon Affiliated).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”***
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 39 W 47th Street. The group will gather/march for their cause “Shutdown Our Dan Ryan w/1000 Protestors: We Get No Justice.”****
Notes/Analysis
* = Multiple sponsoring groups; location has changed to Federal Plaza, with moderate attendance indicated by online responses
** = Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protests during week – including 07/29 at 111 E Chicago and 1100 N State
*** = Lollapalooza runs from 07/29 to 08/01 in Grant Park; anticipate various small protests around the periphery of the event; link to PDF of street closures below
**** = Protest has potential to disrupt traffic entering/exiting Loop; previous events by this organizer have had underwhelming attendance
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
- Lollapalooza 2021 Street Closures – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Thursday, July 15th through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Thursday, July 15th, 2021
- 9:30 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “Weiss Hospital Development Protest.”
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)
Monday, July 26th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at an unknown Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “Holding the Powerful Accountable Protest.”
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
- 9:30 am at 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters). The group will gather for their cause “We Want Our Children Safe!”
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon Affiliated).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Saturday, July 10th through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Saturday, July 10th, 2021
- 1:30 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Senator Durbin, We Can’t Wait: Voting Rights, Climate Action & Money for Care Now!”
Sunday, July 11th, 2021
- 2:00 pm at 500 N Michigan to 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Day.”
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
- 8:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Rally to Support the American Jobs Plan.”
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)
Monday, July 26th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at an unknown Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “Holding the Powerful Accountable Protest.”
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
Dear Clients and Contacts:
As states move to fully reopen, we are excited to continue to safely provide essential security services and hopeful to see you in person soon, if we haven’t already.
Titan’s leadership team and our Safety Committee continue to monitor public health guidelines and recommendations and are implementing appropriate policies as quickly as we can. Our approach is a commitment to continuous improvement.
The safety of Titan’s employees, as well as the safety of our clients and their visitors, remains Titan’s top priority. Later this week we will notify our employees that face coverings will no longer be required for Titan employees that are fully vaccinated if (i) approved in writing by our client and (ii) vaccination verification information submitted and approved by Titan’s HR team. Face coverings and social distancing (where possible) will remain mandatory for all Titan employees that are not fully vaccinated. All employees, whether fully vaccinated or not, should wear a face covering if requested while interacting with a tenant or guest.
Titan is committed to working with our clients to comply with site-specific directives to ensure every building is safe, secure, and protected to the greatest extent possible and we continue to follow a model of Educate and Motivate for vaccinations to keep our team members informed and engaged in making the best possible decisions for their health and their families.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding security coverage or Titan’s Commitment to a Safe Workplace for your site, please contact your Titan representative or the Titan office at (312) 902-3400. We will continue to communicate with you via email and at securechicago.com.
Download Updated Face Covering Guidance
Sincerely,
David Pack
President & CEO
We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 235 S Columbus (Grant Park). The group will gather for their cause “Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive Victory Rally and Caravan.”
- 11:00 pm at 1521 S Linn White (Northerly Island). The group will gather for their cause/event “City Holiday Fireworks Display.”
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
- 3:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “2nd Annual March/Boycott 4th of July: Police Brutality.” (Some sources list protest location as Millennium Park, online organizer page indicates Federal Plaza)
Thursday, July 8th, 2021
- 4:00 pm at an unknown Chicago Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “We Can’t Wait: March and Rally to Win Citizenship and Stop Deportations Now.”
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).