
If it has a closed circulation but under 39 mph (34 knots, or 17 meters per second) maximum sustained surface winds, it is called a tropical depression. If it lacks a closed circulation it is called a tropical disturbance. Tropical cyclones derive their energy from vertical temperature differences, are symmetrical, and have a warm core. The Chicago Police Department is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages that are referenced by or that reference this web page other than an official City of Chicago or Chicago Police Department web page.A tropical cyclone is a generic term for a low-pressure system that formed over tropical waters (25°S to 25°N) with thunderstorm activity near the center of its closed, cyclonic winds. All data visualizations on maps should be considered approximate and attempts to derive specific addresses are strictly prohibited. The Chicago Police Department will not be responsible for any error or omission, or for the use of, or the results obtained from the use of this information. Therefore, the Chicago Police Department does not guarantee (either expressed or implied) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of the information and the information should not be used for comparison purposes over time. The preliminary crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon additional investigation and there is always the possibility of mechanical or human error. Should you have questions about this dataset, you may contact the Data Fulfillment and Analysis Division of the Chicago Police Department at Disclaimer: These crimes may be based upon preliminary information supplied to the Police Department by the reporting parties that have not been verified. In order to protect the privacy of crime victims, addresses are shown at the block level only and specific locations are not identified. Data is extracted from the Chicago Police Department's CLEAR (Citizen Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting) system. This dataset reflects reported incidents of crime (with the exception of murders where data exists for each victim) that occurred in the City of Chicago from 2001 to present, minus the most recent seven days.
