Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, June 14, 1913
Age:
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Hypothermia
Date of Incident: June 8, 1913
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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.