Sergeant Vance said the federal government is reimbursing the department for the additional patrols.

Guards had been mounted near the loading bay and main entrance, with additional patrols covering the emergency exits.

"Everything is secure and I've shifted additional patrols to the waterfront," she stated.

The police had become involved and were planning additional patrols in the area.

He said the police were making additional patrols through the area.

The Illinois State Police have provided assistance to the county with additional patrols.

The sheriff's plan includes an additional patrol of the jail perimeter and changes the work week for some correction officers to avoid overtime.

The additional patrols began on Dec. 5 with 10 officers.

This year, he said he expected costs of about $50,000, because of wider use and additional regular patrols.

Starting in May, the overtime funds were spent on additional uniformed patrols and quality-of-life enforcement.