The Chicago Police Department in Cook County serves the city of Chicago and other smaller towns in Cook. The address of record for Chicago Police Department is 3510 S Michigan Ave. This is located in Chicago, IL, 60653-1020, a city in Cook. Always call the jail to verify that an inmate is at that location and can receive visitors before traveling.

Calling inmates can be costly. Some prisons charge inmates up to $14 a minute for long-distance calls. To avoid these fees, set up a local phone number that rings at your phone number(s) no matter where you live. Securtel.com can provide local numbers that won’t have to pay any extra for long distance. You can reach them at inmate calls. To send mail to an inmate you can visit send postcards. Once you are able to communicate with your inmate, you can start making plans for visitation. There are many types of prison facility in IL. City Jails, County Jails, State Jails and State Penitentiaries. Each will have it’s own rules and times for visitation, calls and mail.

Prison is expensive. Phone calls are the most costly, especially without a local number, But also items an inmate needs like soap, envelopes and stamps will all cost money. So the first thing to do is ensure phone calls are economical so you can discuss a budget.

It’s important for prison families to help each other to help their loved ones inside and out. By sharing information about Chicago Police Department with other families, it will help them avoid mistakes and confusion that no one needs or wants. Read more… »