"The holiday season is fast approaching. Our office is partnering with @IDOT_Illinois to increase road safety efforts through the end of the year. From tomorrow through 1/2/2023, our officers will increase safety patrols. Please drive sober & be safe."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Cook County Sheriff:
"Our Community Engagement Team spread holiday cheer to senior citizens in Ford Heights & Markham this week, distributing gifts that the seniors had asked for & that our Secret Santa Sheriff's Office employees donated. Thanks for sharing in the joy of the holiday season with us."Read on Twitter
"Our Police Community Safety Team recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stopTuesday nightwhile working the Sheriffs Chicago Initiative in the Austin neighborhood. A 19yo passenger was charged w/ aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. He also had a warrant from Kane County."Read on Twitter
"During the Thanksgiving traffic safety enforcement period, our officers conducted 134 traffic stops across Cook County, citing 43 drivers for failure to wear a seatbelt, 17 for speeding, & 12 for distracted driving, among other offenses.Please stay off your phone & buckle up." on Dec. 14Read on Twitter
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