Law Enforcement and Jails
Blizzard gave Cadet class early jump start on careers
By Sebastian James at May 10, 2011 | 5:14 pm | 0 Comment
A February blizzard that locked down the Cook County Jail due to a manpower shortage and power outage also pushed 31 new cadets into correctional officer duties far earlier than any of them anticipated – providing a moment of distinction and pride for those cadets set to graduate today,Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Tuesday. Sheriff Dart will preside over more...
Fallen Officers Honored in Memorial Ceromony
By Sebastian James at May 9, 2011 | 4:23 pm | 0 Comment
Police officers and other law enforcement personnel from as many as sixty different departments are expected to attend the 10th Annual Cook County Peace Officers Memorial Foundation Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10th. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and honors peace officers killed in the line of duty throughout Cook County. The event will be held at the Cermak Woods Forest more...
Sheriff’s Cadet class first to include benefits for veterans
By Sebastian James at April 14, 2011 | 3:07 pm | 0 Comment
Graduation ceremonies are set for today for the first class of Cook County correctional officer cadets who qualify for financial benefits through the G.I. Bill, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Last month, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs recognized the Sheriff of Cook County Training Academy as an approved site for benefits, meaning military veterans more...
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to recognize dozens of deputies and officers
By Sebastian James at April 13, 2011 | 10:05 am | 0 Comment
Deputies who ran into burning buildings, an officer who chased a shooter while off-duty and another whose productivity leads the entire department – even as he enters his 33rd year of work - are among those set to be honored at this year’s Cook County Sheriff’s Employee Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The event, hosted by more...
Cook County Sheriff Unveils Website Redesign
By Sebastian James at March 25, 2011 | 9:33 am | 0 Comment
As part of an ongoing commitment to transparency and helping residents better understand office operations, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is introducing several changes to the sheriff’s website, improving the flow of information to the public. Among the new features at www.cookcountysheriff.com are: Pictures and descriptions of the sheriff’s more...
Cook County Sheriff’s online education program for inmates graduates seven
By Sebastian James at March 18, 2011 | 9:03 am | 0 Comment
Seven young men charged with non-violent crimes who were just a few credit hours away from receiving their high school diplomas will receive them today after finishing course work online at the Cook County Jail, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced. A graduation ceremony is set for 3:00 p.m. today (March 18, 2011) in the Jury Assembly Room at the Cook County Criminal more...
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Former north suburban waste collection agency director tied to $900,000 theft
By Sebastian James at March 14, 2011 | 11:55 am | 0 Comment
The former executive director of a public agency that manages garbage collection for more than 20 north and northwest suburbs has been charged with stealing more than $900,000 in funds from the agency over a four-year period, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced on Friday, March 11th. Christopher Brooke Beal, 47, of Chicago, served as executive more...
Cook County Sheriff holds first registered sex offender compliance check
By Sebastian James at February 22, 2011 | 5:09 pm | 0 Comment
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office first sex offender roundup of the year successfully tracked dozens of registered offenders across unincorporated Cook County on Saturday. All offenders contacted were found in compliance. Early on the morning of February 19th, approximately 16 Cook County Sheriff’s Police detectives conducted random, surprise compliance checks of more...
Sheriff Dart shifts community service crews to help with snow removal
By Sebastian James at February 9, 2011 | 1:33 pm | 0 Comment
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is offering to assist suburban towns with snow removal from fire hydrants and emergency routes by assigning those completing community service hours to that effort. The work done by those in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program comes at no charge to the municipality and can be arranged by village leaders, preferably those from the more...
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