A grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s office has allowed Cook County Sheriff’s deputies to patrol Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, and the program is…
A grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s office has allowed Cook County Sheriff’s deputies to patrol Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, and the program is yielding results, according to officials.
“It added a heightened presence, but also targeted where thefts were going on,” he said. “ on time of day, and where the crews are too.” Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly“We have only been doing this for about six months, and we have seen a drop of about 20%, which is a lot,” Dart said.
Chicago police cars have become more common in the Mag Mile area in recent months, with lights flashing and officers conducting patrols on foot to help deter organized retail thefts.Kimberly Bears, president of the Magnificent Mile Association, echoed those sentiments about the increased patrols.
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