What? Target BLACKS to be arrested? I thought that was a NO NO! Chicago Police and Cook County Sheriff team up to lock up as many black gang bangers as possible on the West Side of Chicago

The Chicago Police Department is teaming up with the Cook County Sheriff's Department to target gang violence on the city's West Side.

"I think it's going to increase our visibility so people can see both sheriff's officers and Chicago police officers working together, targeting areas that are plagued by violence," Chicago Police Dept. Interim Supt. John Escalante said.

The agency's executives announced plans to work together with better efficiency targeting and prioritizing areas with violent crime and illegal guns.

"We've been inside the city for years and we've been doing operations, but not as coordinated as this, from the highest level on down," Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said.

This better coordinated tactic will start with traffic stops and arresting those wanted on warrants on the West Side, specifically neighborhoods around Austin and Garfield Park.

"There could not be a worse time to add more police to the street," said Rev. Ira Acree, Greater St. John Bible Church.

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