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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF OPERATIONAL CHANGES TO THE COUNTY’S ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, Cook County operates two independent electronic monitoring programs run by different county agencies, the Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Judge, with different policies and procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has set a target date of April 1, 2025 for ending placements in its electronic monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in approving amendment #15 to the FY25 Cook County annual appropriation bill, has provided funding to account for operational changes to the Adult Probation Department’s budget and the Department of Corrections’ budget, and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners seek a collaborative approach to consolidating the County’s electronic monitoring programs to prevent issues or concerns that may jeopardize the safety and security of Cook County residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby request that regular meetings of the Criminal Justice Committee be convened beginning in January 2025 to discuss operational changes to the County’s electronic monitoring programs currently managed by the Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Judge; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sheriff and Chief Judge designate staff to appear before the Committee on a monthly basis to update Committee members on timelines, goals, staffing and budgetary needs to ensure a safe and efficient consolidation of the electronic monitoring programs in Cook County.
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