Last month, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart called for an end to a dangerous and unjust cash bail system in Illinois. Sheriff Dart pointed to a system that allows those who pose a danger to the community, such as gun offenders, to go free because they have access to cash,... [Read More]
A Cook County Jail detainee has been charged with aggravated battery to correctional staff and was found to have contraband in his cell, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Surveillance video and an investigation have revealed that on Dec. 5, detainee Jimmie Smith punche... [Read More]
In a report released today, the Cook County Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), co-led by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, revealed its findings and recommendations, after more than 10 months of work. The GVTF was convened to examin... [Read More]
Cook County Sheriff’s Police are investigating a suspected ruse burglary that occurred in unincorporated Des Plaines, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 8, a man rang the doorbell and knocked on the door of a residence in the 9600 bl... [Read More]
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart today announced that his office has launched a reporting hotline for discrimination and hate crime incidents – (773) 674-HELP(4357) – for anyone who feels they are being threatened or targeted as a result of their religion, race, nation... [Read More]
271 students representing 33 different high schools will receive the Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor tonight for volunteering more than 100 hours to the betterment of their community in the last year, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said today. In addition to the... [Read More]
