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Illinois Cook County Sheriff: "Research estimates that 1 death is prevented for every 10-20 Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) petitions..."

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Cook County Sheriff tweeted the following:

"Research estimates that 1 death is prevented for every 10-20 Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) petitions issued.
A FRO temporarily removes guns from an at-risk individual to create safer circumstances for the person to seek treatment.
For more info: cookcountysheriff.org/firearm-restra"
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Here are other recent tweets from Cook County Sheriff:

"This month is #NationalTrafficAwarenessMonth. In July, our officers stopped more than 1,400 vehicles for traffic violations. Speeding, distracted driving, & failure to wear a seatbelt can all be deadly offenses. Please drive safely, & take care of one another out on the roadways." on Aug. 2
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"Our Cook County Sheriffs Police recovered 7 firearms on a single day last week. On Thursday, officers recovered 3 firearms in the River North area, 2 in Harvey, 1 in Ford Heights, and 1 in Lynwood. Keeping our Cook County communities safe has, and will always be, our mission." on Aug. 2
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"We want you on our team! Find a job that fits your unique talents and #GoWithCCSO!
See all of our employment opportunities here: cookcountysheriff.org/employment/" on Aug. 1
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