Sheriff John Idleburg announces the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Citizens Police Academy, which will begin on March 14, 2019, and run until May 23rd.  Classes will be held at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Waukegan and sub-station in Libertyville.  

The Citizens Police Academy is open to all Lake County residents aged 18 or older, of good moral character and no felony convictions.  The is a free course and applicants will get an in-depth view of all Sheriff’s Office responsibilities, including Corrections, Highway Patrol, Court Security, Criminal Investigations, Crash Investigations, Evidence Processing, and more.

The application deadline is March 7, 2019.  Applications are available at: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/577/Citizen-Police-Academy

Sheriff John Idleburg said, “I welcome all eligible candidates to apply to get an inside look at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  I am committed to increasing community partnerships and this is a terrific opportunity to learn about all the functions of the sheriff’s office.  If you’ve ever been interested in what we do on a daily basis, join us for this in-depth look.”