Lockdown caused by manpower shortage at Cook County Jail ends

Feb 3, 2015 |

(Chicago) Normal operations have resumed at Cook County Jail after a shortage of manpower caused Sheriff Tom Dart to order a lockdown Monday.

The sheriff ordered the lockdown after about 36 percent of jail staff did not report to work for Sunday and Monday shifts, according to a statement from the Cook County sheriff’s office.

During the lockdown, visitation and other detainee movement ,aside from court and medical appointments, was limited.

About 110 officers on Sunday night and Monday morning shifts were required to work overtime to compensate for the shortage, according to the statement.

“Sheriff Dart would like to thank the employees who worked extended hours to keep the jail operating,” according to the statement.