File #: 24-5416    Version: 1 Name: CALL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF AND COOK COUNTY HEALTH, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/19/2024 In control: Criminal Justice Committee
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 12/19/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CALL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF AND COOK COUNTY HEALTH, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO EDUCATE THE COUNTY BOARD ON ITS VARIOUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF DETAINEES AT THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WHEREAS, the physical safety of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of the Cook County Sheriff; and WHEREAS, the medical needs and health of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of Cook County Health; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health work in collaboration to provide for the wellbeing of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections; and WHEREAS, in 2023, 18 deaths occurred within the Cook County Department of Corrections, representing an increase over previous years; and WHEREAS, investigative reporting published by Injustice Watch,...
Sponsors: STANLEY MOORE, ALMA E. ANAYA, BRIDGET DEGNEN, Monica Gordon, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, KEVIN B. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR, FRANK J. AGUILAR, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JOSINA MORITA
Attachments: 1. Criminal Justice Hearing Combined Final V3
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

CALL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF AND COOK COUNTY HEALTH, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO EDUCATE THE COUNTY BOARD ON ITS VARIOUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF DETAINEES AT THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

WHEREAS, the physical safety of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of the Cook County Sheriff; and

WHEREAS, the medical needs and health of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of Cook County Health; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health work in collaboration to provide for the wellbeing of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, 18 deaths occurred within the Cook County Department of Corrections, representing an increase over previous years; and

WHEREAS, investigative reporting published by Injustice Watch, beginning in June 2024, raised questions regarding the circumstances of these deaths; and

WHEREAS, it is imperative for the County Board, County residents, detainees and the families of detainees to have a better understanding of the various policies and procedures undertaken at the Cook County Department of Corrections by the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health to ensure the health and safety of the detainee population.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Office of the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health are asked to appear before the Criminal Justice Committee of the Cook County Board to provide an overview on the various policies and procedures undertaken at the Cook County Department of Corrections by the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health to ensure the health and safety of the detainee population.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Office of the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health advise the County Board on the various policies and...

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