CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s Magnificent Mile features virtually every name brand retail store you can think of.
But tucked away in a corner of Water Tower Place sits a Cook County sheriff’s operation, specifically designed to analyze and reduce retail theft, robberies and burglaries.
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart took ABC7 behind closed doors to see how a new command post is helping build confidence among businesses and shoppers.
“They’re happy to see us here, and we’re happy to make a difference,” said Cook County Sheriff’s Police Commander Michael Ware.
Walking down the Mag Mile or through River North, you might notice a more visible law enforcement presence.
“The main focus is to decrease the amount of crime, and also to make visitors, and citizens feel safe in their neighborhood, as they want to shop for the holiday season,” Ware said.
The Cook …