Lincoln Square, Near West Side Police Commanders Swap Districts

Block Club Chicago / Alex V. Hernandez / July 23,2024

LINCOLN SQUARE — Police Supt. Larry Snelling’s latest reshuffling of the department’s leaders has two veteran commanders swapping police districts.

Beth Giltmier is taking over as commander of the Lincoln (20th) Police District. The district includes parts of Lincoln Square, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville and Ravenswood. A 34-year veteran of the department, Giltmier most recently served as commander of the Near West (12th) District.

Giltmier is switching posts with James M. Baier, a 25-year veteran who is leaving the 20th District to lead the Near West district. The district includes parts of West Town, West Loop, Pilsen, Ukrainian Village and East Garfield Park.

Snelling also named new commanders in four other districts. Read More Here.