Thomas Dart Cook County Sheriff | Cook County
Thomas Dart Cook County Sheriff | Cook County
Cook County Sheriff's Office shared several updates on its official Twitter account in early November 2025, highlighting recent law enforcement activities, personnel achievements, and K9 milestones.
On November 4, 2025, the office reported that "Two men have been charged with felonies after they were found in possession of suspected heroin and cocaine during a court-ordered eviction. At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 22, Sheriff’s Evictions Unit deputies were enforcing the court order at a residence in the 4400 block of https://t.co/APoCC6Lczn". The incident underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address illegal drug activity during routine operations.
Later that day, the department recognized one of its canine members: "Tracking for treats for 5 years now
Samantha
Breed: Bloodhound
Purpose: Trailing/Tracking
#K9 #Bloodhound #CookCountySheriff https://t.co/8sN2N52ZbV". Samantha is noted as a bloodhound serving in tracking and trailing roles within the department's K9 unit.
On November 5, 2025, Cook County Sheriff's Office celebrated new personnel joining their ranks. The tweet read: "Congrats to our newest graduates, recruit class 25-04. We are proud of your hard work and comradery. Best of luck in your career with Cook County Department of Corrections.
#ccdoc #correctionsofficers #ccso #staysafe #congratulations #gowithccso https://t.co/T84Oamrmzt".
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services throughout Cook County, Illinois. Its duties include managing court-ordered evictions, operating specialized units such as K9 teams for tracking purposes, and overseeing correctional facilities through recruitment and training programs for new officers.
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