It is the policy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to receive and investigate all complaints involving allegations of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance by members of the Sheriff's Office. The Office of Professional Standards conducts criminal or administrative investigations relative to respective allegations in a professional, objective and expeditious manner for prompt corrective action and to ensure continued public trust in the Sheriff's Office.

The investigations also serve to protect members of the Sheriff's Office from unwarranted allegations pursuant to the performance of official duties.

In 2018, Sheriff John Idleburg expanded the Office of Professional Standards.  This was done to ensure we are holding ourselves accountable.  Sheriff Idleburg believes it is an absolute must that we are accountable to the community.  

Misconduct

Complaints alleging misconduct against a sworn deputy sheriff do NOT require a notarized Affidavit, nor any other legal documentation, as per the provisions of the Illinois Uniform Peace Officer’s Disciplinary Act, Chapter 50 ILCS 725/3.8 as amended 07-01-2021.

Complaints alleging misconduct against civilian employees of the Sheriff's Office do NOT require a notarized Affidavit.

Anonymous complaints may be submitted in person, phone, email, or through the Lake County Sheriff's Office mobile app. The app is available in Android and iOS.

The mobile app is listed as Lake County Sheriff IL.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Office of Professional Standards
25 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Email: [email protected]
phone: 847-377-4236