Services
Learn more about our Community Services Speakers Bureau (PDF) or contact a Community Services Team member at 847-377-4211 to learn more about any of these services.
Team Members:
Deputy Francis Foy
Deputy Mark Vice
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911 Communications
The 911 Communications Team developed materials for Lake County residents to share with family and friends.
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"A Way Out" Lake County
By taking advantage of “A Way Out”, participants and their loved ones are given the opportunity for help and treatment to end the destructive cycle that substance abuse, dependency or addiction has caused in their lives. Participants are given the chance to avoid the biological, psychological and environmental harms and are set on a direct course to recovery. The only requirement of participants is their self-motivation to seek recovery. The program is set up so that participants will NOT be criminally charged. There is no need to fear arrest or prosecution for seeking participation in this program.
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Bicycle Safety
The Bicycle Safety Program is designed to inform young children how to properly operate a bicycle.
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Career Days
Community Services participates with local high schools during their Career Shadow Day Programs.
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Child & Teen Safety & Well-Being
This program is designed to educate both children and parents of safety measures to protect children from victimization.
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Citizen Reporting
Provide us with details of incidents that do not require an immediate police response. The Lake County Sheriff's Office will review the details and act accordingly.
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Community Police Academy
The Citizen Police Academy provides Lake County residents a hands-on learning experience of the many facets of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
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Community Safety Team
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Crime Stoppers
Visit the Lake County Crime Stoppers website.
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Cyber Security Resources
Access Federal Trade Commission resources to keep families connected and protected in cyber space.
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Door to Door Solicitation
Door to Door Solicitation and Regulations for Unincorporated Lake County
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DUI Awareness Program
The DUI (Drinking Under the Influence) Awareness Program provides presentations about driving under the influence to local high school and junior college students.
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Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Prevention Association provides safety tips for residents, and the Lake County Sheriff's Office recommends reviewing the safety tips with family.
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Get Help - Resources for Addiction, Abuse and more
This page lists resources for families faced with addiction, abuse, domestic violence, identity theft and a special page for teens.
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Home & Business Security
The Home and Business Security Program provides presentations on the topic of home security for community residents and business owners.
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House Watch
House watches provide a random check of your residence while you are away on vacation or for any other extended stay.
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Keeping Seniors Safe
The Sheriff’s Office established the Senior Advocacy Program in 1995 to more adequately address the needs of elderly persons within our community.
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Lake County Sheriff's Explorer Post #2066
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Neighborhood Watch & Personal Safety
The main goal of the Neighborhood Watch and Personal Safety program is to make homes less of a target for burglaries and other criminal activity through crime prevention education and enhanced communication between residents and the Sheriff’s Office.
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Parent Back2School Safety Tips
Parents set the example, serving as the primary role model for youth. With the start of the new school year, being an engaged parent is essential. This page includes tips and links to information to help you set boundaries and keep your kids safe.
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Parent Back2School Safety Tips - Spanish
Los padres siempre marcan la pauta, ya que sirven de modelos principales para los jóvenes. Al comienzo del nuevo año escolar, es esencial que los padres sean dedicados. A continuación hay unos consejos para ayudarles a establecer límites y así mantenerles seguros a sus hijos.
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Preparedness - Do You Have a Plan?
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the focus during September and October is on planning for a disaster before it happens. The Department of Homeland Security furnishes great brochures for families, kids, business, higher education and faith-based communities. Listed below are several brochures. If you would like to see the entire collection go to https://www.ready.gov/.
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Prescription Drug Disposal Box Program
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is an active member of the Prescription Drug Disposal Box Program.
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Red Ribbon Project
Lake County has been participating in Red Ribbon Week for many years. Preventing drug use among our youth is a battle our entire community must fight each day with resources for drug prevention education, advocacy and a myriad of behavioral programming.
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Stand Strong Coalition
Comprised of members representing all sectors of the community including youth, parents, local businesses, law enforcement, health care professionals, local government and school officials, faith-based organizations, and civic groups, youth-serving organizations and other agencies involved in reducing substance abuse. Our coalition serves youth in District 125 - Adlai E. Stevenson High School and surrounding sender school areas, including the communities of Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Prairie View and portions of Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Mundelein, Hawthorn Woods, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, Indian Creek, Wheeling, Lake Zurich, Riverwoods, Kildeer, Palatine, and Mettawa.
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R.U.O.K. / Personal Wellness Check
“Are You Okay?” is a personal wellness check we make by telephone to the homebound - living alone residents, at a pre-determined time each day.
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Ruse Burglaries
Ruse burglaries are crimes in which the offender uses a "ruse" to distract their victim in order to commit a burglary.
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Security Freeze
How to place a security freeze on your credit report. Protecting your credit.
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Senior Advocate Program
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Senior Advocate Progam is a public outreach program for local seniors to become volunteer advocates acting as a liaison between Lake County seniors and law enforcement. Volunteers are trained in various aspects of crime prevention, community relations and victim assistance. If you would like more information on our program, join us for coffee and donuts on the first Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Call the Community Services Team at 847-377-4211 or email [email protected] to register today!
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Text-A-Tip
Text-A-Tip A Service of LEAD A 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. We offer the only text hotline in the country that is fully anonymous, and that is supported by teams of licensed mental health counselors. Text-A-Tip is a service offered by LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs), located in the Chicago area.
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Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Online shopping safety tips
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Tour the Lake County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff John Idleburg welcomes local school groups interested in learning more about policing to visit the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Please complete the required Request Form to schedule a tour of the Sheriff's Office and available specialty programs. The request form is directed to the Sheriff's Administration and you will be contacted within 2-3 business days following the request. Below are menu options you may select for your tour by unit or subject matter. The Request Forms are tracked Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.