Keeping Lake County Safe - February Edition

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Keeping Lake County Safe

February 2017

Behind the Bars

I recently completed a five-week Corrections Officer training at the Lake County Jail and was responsible for a 60-inmate pod for 5 days. It was a terrific opportunity to learn hands-on the functions of the Corrections Officers. The video above depicts the duties and responsibilities of a Corrections Officer on a typical day. Corrections is a tough but rewarding career and I'm proud of our Corrections team.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career in law enforcement, attend the information job fair listed below:

Saturday, March 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
College of Lake County - Lakeshore Campus
1 N Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL

I also encourage residents to participate in our upcoming Citizen Police Academy. The Academy is a 10-week program and runs from March 9 to May 18. Participants will see first-hand how the Sheriff’s Office maintains law and order for Lake County residents. Classes are held each Thursday from 6:30 – 9:30 PM.

Instruction is provided by sworn deputies and civilians in their field of expertise, and is designed to provide a hands-on understanding of law enforcement. Training will take place at various Sheriff’s Office facilities throughout the county, including the Lake County Courthouse and Lake County Jail located in Waukegan, as well as the Highway Patrol Division located in Libertyville. Upon completion of the course, graduates receive a diploma. Graduation is set for May 18, 2017. View eligibility requirements and the application that must be submitted no later than March 1.

Until next time, stay safe!

Sincerely,

Sheriff Mark C. Curran, Jr.

Lake County Sheriff's Office Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics

Lake County Sheriff's Office team members are taking the plunge on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. If you want to support our team, go to www.plungeillinois.com and support the Lake County Ice Breakers!

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association annually issues over 100 scholarships throughout the state. Eligible Lake County students compete for a $500 scholarship that is awarded in Lake County each year. Applicants for the scholarships compete in an essay contest, as part of their application process.

Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office located at 25 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Waukegan or on our website.

Scholarship deadline is March 15, 2017.

County Board Passes 2017 Budget

The Lake County Sheriff's Office reduced its budget by 2% through streamlining operations and maintaining the high-quality public safety services expected by Lake County residents.

The video describes the county's budget and the many services provided.