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Cook County Justice Advisory Council Will Host Virtual Information Sessions to Prepare Local Organizations to Apply for Historic Level of Violence Prevention Funding

Today, the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announced a series of virtual information sessions for the upcoming Gun Violence Prevention & Reduction Grant opportunity…

February 19, 2022

Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Action Summit Brings Residents and Local Leaders Together in Dialogue

County officials met with residents of the South Suburbs, Englewood and Garfield Park to discuss criminal justice issues and solutions

October 9, 2021

Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Announces $200,000 Grant Supporting Lawrence Hall

Cook County Justice Advisory Council grant funds programming aimed at reducing recidivism among youth in Chicago’s Southeast Side.

September 28, 2021

Courts and Legal, Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Awards $60K to Continue Law Enforcement Narcan Program

Grant one of ten awards totaling more than $400,000
supporting law enforcement and nonprofits

April 20, 2021

Community, Emergency Management, Public Safety and Jails

Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment to Ten Shared Principles

Today, Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle signed a Board Resolution that endorses the Police Department of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s commitment to the Ten Shared Principles.

March 23, 2021

Public Safety and Jails