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Deputy Warden Henry Sims | Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

Deputy Warden

Henry Sims

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, June 14, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 24 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Exposure

Incident Date: 6/8/1913

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Warden Henry Sims died as a result of exposure while chasing an escapee from the Joliet State Prison the previous week.

Deputy Warden Sims had served in law enforcement for a total of 24 years. He had previously served with the Chicago Police Department and Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Deputy Warden Sims was survived by two daughters.

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Deputy Warden Sims,
Sir, it has taken over 96 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

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January 7, 2010

 

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