<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>So how did the Windy City get chosen as one of the world’s 20 safest cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s rankings this year, beating out other American cities like New York, Washington and Dallas?
The short answer, according to<wm> the city officials, and to the numerous studies that attribute its low crime rates and high levels of citizen satisfaction with the city is a result of its strong community-oriented policing strategies and progressive policies, such as mandatory community outreach initiatives, specialized policing units focused on addressing social determinants of crime, and programs aimed at addressing poverty and homelessness.
“People often underestimate the role policing strategies that are often overlooked. We are proud of the collaborative approach to policing in our city," said Mayor Lori Lightford of Chicago,</wm> the city officials cited in favor of the ranking. "Like Los Angeles, and to the previous years