electronic monitoring

According to Sheehan, Mokena police discovered the devices in Alsaidi’s backpack. Prosecutors sought to keep him in custody, but he was instead released while wearing an electronic monitoring device. #mokena #electricmonitoring #particksheehan

Will County prosecutors sought to detain Alsaidi, citing the alleged Molotov cocktails, an active order of protection involving Orland Park residents and addresses, and two prior determinations of inadmissibility to the United States. #patricksheehan #mokena

“We’re talking about hundreds of individuals with pending criminal cases who are supposed to be monitored, yet many are now unaccounted for. Families across Illinois deserve to know that public safety systems are working, and right now, confidence in this system is shaken.” #monitoring #cookcounty #patricksheehan

also criticized provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, arguing that the state’s pretrial system allows repeat violent offenders to remain free despite prior offenses and violations. #shooting #policeofficers #safe-t

While on free movement, the Sheriff’s Office cannot monitor their movement to ensure compliance with EM program rules, since there are no restrictions on movement other than a prohibition against leaving Cook County. #ccso

The restrictions of electronic monitoring make it difficult for people to do essential tasks like grocery shopping, attending doctor’s appointments, or take care of children and other dependents. #electronicmonitoring

Cooper was killed during a carjacking allegedly committed by two men while they were on court-ordered electronic home monitoring while they awaited trial on charges for other crimes. #cookcountyboard

“I am pleased that Mayor Lightfoot chose to shine a light on the tragic consequences that the electronic monitoring program has caused throughout Cook County in her press conference yesterday." #LatonyaRuffin