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SheriffDartplans to end oversight of Cook County's home monitoring program, calling it ineffective. Violent offenders on monitoring have surged, with murder cases up 200% since 2016.

SheriffDartplans to phase out Cook County's Electronic Monitoring Program, citing safety risks and operational issues.

(TheCenter Square) - A former Illinois state legislator says their fears about the end of cash bail are now coming true as Cook CountySheriffTomDartpushes to end the department's ...

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Cook CountySheriffTomDartSheriffTomDarthas dedicated his career to challenging injustice, fighting the violence plaguing our communities, and bringingnew, thoughtful approaches to public service.

Cook CountySheriffTomDartwants to get out of the electronic monitoring business. He says because of a provision of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, he is unable to properly ensure public safety.

Cook CountySheriff'soffice prepares in case of trouble at polling placesSheriffTomDartsaid this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.

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