JOLIET – The Will County Sheriff’s Department got the green light today to purchase body cameras for its 212 deputies. The County Board voted today to appropriate $1.2 million to purchase the cameras which will be worn by deputies that respond to calls for service. 
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“Law enforcement body cameras are an important tool that provides transparency for deputies and the public,” said Will County Board Speaker Mimi Cowan (D-Naperville). “I’m pleased that the County Board will fund this initiative.”

JOLIET-- Organizational leadership took shape Monday as Will County Board members re-elected Dr. Mimi Cowan (D-Naperville) to a full two year term as Speaker, while Meta Mueller  (D-Aurora) was selected as Majority Leader and Mike Fricilone (R-Homer Glen) was chosen as Minority Leader. Margaret Tyson (D-Bolingbrook) will serve as Democratic Caucus Whip and Judy Ogalla (R-Monee) will serve as Republican Caucus Whip.
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“We have made great progress this past year, but we have major challenges facing our county as we simultaneously grapple with a worldwide pandemic, severe stress on our resources, and a struggling economy,” said Speaker Cowan. “I am humbled to accept this position as Will County Board Speaker and I am committed to working on behalf of all of the residents of our county while at the same time maintaining fiscally responsible county government operations.”