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Article: Cook County sheriff.(Special Section)
- Article from:
- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2006
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With the retirement of Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan, a new county sheriff will be elected in November. Thomas Dart of Chicago won a three-way Democratic primary last spring; Peter Garza, of North Riverside, won the GOP primary uncontested.
Q. Can the sheriff's office improve its preparation and training for its Homeland Security roles? If so, how?
Dart: The Cook County Sheriff's Office plays an important role in coordinating disaster preparedness and response in suburban Cook County, which has taken on a new meaning in the years since the 9/11 attacks. There are more than 100 separate suburban municipalities in suburban Cook County, which makes ...