"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
Here are other recent tweets from Cook County Sheriff:
"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
"Sheriff Dart cut the ribbon yesterday on the new child-friendly literacy nook inside Cook County Jails Div. 10 lobby. The nook features books, toys, educational items, & artwork. Many thanks to those who donated, especially @laundrycares, to make this space possible. twitter.com/fox32news/stat" on Dec. 14Read on Twitter