Illinois sheriff oversight

Cook County

Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General

Founded 2007 Cook Cty. Code §§ 2-281 et seq. (Ordinance 07-O-52, as amended)

Independence

71 / 100 moderate

LE capability

21 / 40 limited

How these scores are calculated

Independence dimensions
Appointment method	Mixed (multi-branch)	+12 / 20
Term length	6 years	+9 / 15
Removal standard	For cause only	+12 / 20
Budget independence	Legislative line item	+8 / 15
Subpoena / testimony	Subpoena + compel testimony	+10 / 10
Records access	Full access	+5 / 5
Public reports required	Yes	+5 / 5
Pre-publication review	None — published directly	+10 / 10
Total		71 / 100

Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority	Advisory	+6 / 12
Use-of-force investigation	Co-investigates	+5 / 10
Evidence access	Full access	+10 / 10
Civilian composition	No civilian requirement	0 / 8
Total		21 / 40

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