This week, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx released a new tool for Cook County residents to hold police accountable for criminal misconduct. This new Police Criminal Misconduct Complaint Form allows residents to report criminal misconduct by police officers when it occurs in Cook County.
Criminal behavior by police includes:
Excessive force (battery, aggravated battery)
Intimidation
Making a false report
Reckless driving
Sexual misconduct
Soliciting or accepting bribes
Burglary
Home Invasion
Theft
Unlawful possession of narcotics
Foxx explained, “This tool will allow direct access to the State’s Attorney’s Office and offer an immediate resource as we work to increase accountability and equity in our justice system."
You can access the Police Criminal Misconduct Complaint Form here.
If you have questions about the form or about police misconduct in Cook County please email: lawenforcementmisconduct@cookcountyil.gov.
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