Chicago City Wire

The Cook County Sheriff's Office recently shared updates on their activities and canine team members through a series of tweets. The posts highlight the roles and celebrations of their dogs, as well as community engagement efforts.

On May 4, 2025, the office celebrated a milestone for one of its canine members. "This Jedi pup is celebrating his 5th birthday by using his dual purpose patrol & narcotics detection skills to sniff out some well-deserved sweet treats today. Go Fourth & Pawsper, Niko!" The dog in question is Niko, a Belgian Malinois trained for dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection.

Another tweet on May 5, 2025, marked the birthday of another canine team member. "It's K9 Joey's 3rd birthday and he's nacho average hound! From spreading smiles and wagging tails, this pooch has a knack for bringing the fiesta to the soul." Joey is a Golden Retriever serving as a therapy dog with the department.

In addition to celebrating their canines, the Cook County Sheriff's Office also engaged in educational initiatives. On May 6, 2025, they hosted an event focused on emergency response training. "Our office hosted another Stop the Bleed Training Event held at Worth Township." This event aimed to equip participants with skills necessary for preventing life-threatening bleeds using bandages and tourniquets.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office continues to engage both within their ranks and with the public through these varied activities.