Cook County had 2,634 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 12.47 per 100.000 population which is by 98.31% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 182 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Alexander and county Bond it’s a safer place to live in.
Currently, the most popular arrest in Cook is larceny/theft - 311 arrests followed by aggravated assault - 109 and burglary - 106 arrests.
Violent crime in Cook County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased but not the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 96.52% lower.
Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Cook county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Cook county police reports, Cook county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:
This will help the officer find the documents you need.
Cook county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.
Sometimes you can order copies of Cook county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.
Cook County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.
Cook county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Cook county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.
Additionally , when a judge issues an Cook county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.
Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.
Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.
It is situated in Cook county, Illinois with a total number of 381 employees - 127 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. Cook County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IL0160000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
Department | Address | Phone |
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Alsip Police Department | 4500 123RD St | 708-385-6902 |
Arlington Heights Police Department | 1500 W Shure Dr | 847-368-5300 |
Bellwood Police Department | 3200 Washington Blvd | 708-547-3530 |
Berkeley Police Department | 5819 Electric Avenue | 708-449-8716 |
Berwyn Police Department | 6401 W. 31st Street | 708-795-5600 |
Bridgeview Police Department | 7500 S. Oketo Ave | 708-458-2131 |
Broadview Police Department | 2350 S 25th Ave | 708-345-6550 |
Brookfield Police Department | 8820 Brookfield Avenue | 708-485-8131 |
Burbank Police Department | 5650 W. 75th Place | (708) 924-7300 |
Calumet City Police Department | 1200 Pulaski Road | (708) 868-2500 |
Chicago Heights Police Department | 1601 Halsted St | 708-756-6400 |
Chicago Police Department | 3510 South Michigan Avenue | 312-745-4290 |
Chicago Ridge Police Department | 10425 S. Ridgeland Ave. | 708-425-7831 |
Cicero Police Department | 4901 W. Cermak Road | 708-652-2130 |
Country Club Hills Police Department | 3700 175th Pl | 708-798-3191 |
Des Plaines Police Department | 1420 Miner St | 847-391-5444 |
Dolton Police Department | 14030 Park Ave | 708-841-2533 |
Elk Grove Village Police Department | 901 Wellington Ave | 847-357-4100 |
Elmwood Park Police Department | 7420 W. Fullerton Avenue. | 708-453-2137 |
Evanston Police Department | 1454 Elmwood Avenue | 847.866.5000 |
COOK County has 8,515 jails with an average daily population of 616 inmates with a total of 8,515 jail population. When breaking down the COOK County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 7% with 560 female and 7,454 male inmates.
Cook County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Cook county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.
Cook county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Cook county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Cook county booking records without any type of permission .
Name | Address | Phone |
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Chicago MCC | 71 WEST VAN BUREN STREET | 312-322-0567 |
Chicago RRM | 200 W. ADAMS ST, RM 2915 | 312-886-2317 |
Crossroads Adult Transition Center | 3210 West Arthington | 773-533-5000 |
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center | 2839 West Fillmore | 773-638-8480 |