Crime in Illinois

This article refers to crime in the state of Illinois.

State statistics

In 2008 there were 446,135 crimes reported in Illinois, including 790 murders.[1]

Policing

In 2008, Illinois had 877 State and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 52,838 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 41,277 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]

Police ratio

In 2008, Illinois had 321 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]

Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is not applied in Illinois.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/ilcrime.htm
  2. ↑ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  5. ↑ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  6. ↑ http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/09/illinois.death.penalty/index.html?iref=allsearch