Police Block Northbrook Court Entrances Amid Protests

NORTHBROOK, IL — One day after Chicago was one of the many U.S. cities to see protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, suburban police departments are taking precautions Sunday to avoid the same fate in their municipalities. All entrances to Northbrook Court are currently blocked by police with representatives from at least a dozen suburban police departments occupying the mall's parking lots.

Thomas Moore, community relations supervisor for the Northbrook Police Department, told Patch that police are monitoring Northbrook Court as a "proactive measure." There is no activity to report at this time.

The Village of Northbrook released a public safety alert Sunday night stating it "is aware of looting expanding into the suburbs. While there have been no reports of looting in Northbrook, we advise residents and businesses to be cautious and avoid unnecessary activities at this time."

Additional Northbrook Police patrol officers are on alert, and the Village is coordinating with local law enforcement partners.

"Your safety is our top priority. Please call 9-1-1 if you feel you are in danger or witness a crime taking place," the Village said in the alert.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced at around 5:30 p.m. he has activated the full department to in response to "incidents of unrest today." The Cook County Sheriff's Department is working in coordination with the city of Chicago and the suburbs in an "all hands on deck" effort.

"We will show what 21st century community policing should look like — protecting the most vulnerable among us and leading with deescalation," Dart said. "We will make our community proud — and that includes arresting those who have chosen to hijack peaceful protests for criminal purposes."

—Video courtesy of NorthShore Updates

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