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It is our hope that you will find this site interesting and informative. As an elected official, I view myself as a steward of this esteemed office, and I am committed to upholding the sacred trust the citizens of Lake County Indiana have placed in me. We are all fortunate to be a part of a community that is strengthened by strong values and enriched through natural and cultural diversity.

Our mission at the Lake County Sheriff's Department is to enhance the quality of life in Lake County by serving and protecting our community through excellent law enforcement services. We are proud of the services we provide and equally proud of the confidence the public has in us and our capabilities. Together we will make a difference, and in so doing preserve the quality of life we all enjoy, not only for ourselves, but for future generations as well.

 

RECENT NEWS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Lake County Sheriff’s Police Department Underwater Recovery and Rescue Unit is soliciting the public for individuals who are interested in applying to become a member of the Sheriff’s Dive Team.

This is an unpaid voluntary position.

Requirements:

1 - Possess a Basic Open Water Diver certification from SDI or other Nationally Certified Dive Training Agency.

2 - Be in excellent physical condition.

3 - Provide a current Physical Exam form signed by a physician that allows you to participate in diving activities.  

4 - Own a complete set of basic diving equipment (items noted in this attachment).

5 - Be available to respond to Dive Callouts 24/7/365.

6 - Attend Mandatory Monthly Meetings and Training Dives

Applicant Must Successfully complete:

1 - Panel Interviews

2 - Basic Open Water Diver competency test.

3 - Basic Dive Equipment Use competency test.

4 - Swim Test.

All interested applicants are required to:

1 - Complete the attached Membership Application ONLY.

2 - Place the completed application in a sealed envelope.

3 - Drop or Mail this envelope to:

Lake County Sheriff’s Department

2293 N. Main Street

Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Attention: Special Operations Division/Sheriff’s Dive Unit

 

Attachments:

Membership Application

Basic Dive Equipment List

Diver Physical Form

 

TEXT ANONYMOUS TIPS TO THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. is launching new technology platforms to assist the citizens of Lake County.  It’s part of an integrated plan to enhance the sharing of intelligence with all law enforcement agencies throughout the county.  Tip411 allows the public to share non-emergency public safety information anonymously with our officers by sending a secure text message.  Officers will be able to respond, creating a two-way conversation.   The tips are received in real-time and can be responded to in seconds.

Anyone with a cell phone may send an anonymous tip to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office by texting the keyword LCSO and the tip to 847411.  Tips can also be submitted through the Lake County Sheriff’s Department mobile app, which will redirect to Tip411.  Click for more info...

 

RETIREE QUALIFICATIONS

THE GUN RANGE IS CURENTLY CLOSED AND QUALIFICATIONS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting Retiree Qualifications (HR218/SB1132 “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” qualifications) on the first Wednesday of every month.  The qualifications will be conducted from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the indoor range at the Lake County Sheriff’s Department 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN.  Appointments and approval are required for any individual who is not retired from the Lake County Sheriff's Department.  To schedule a time please contact the Training Division at (219)755-3416 or [email protected].  Appointments must be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior to qualification day.

You will need to have a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition for each weapon you qualify with.  This ammo MUST BE factory new TMJ (total metal jacket) or lead-free ammo.  No reloads, no FMJ (full metal jacket), or armor piercing ammo.  Also, due to Covid-19, you will need your own eye protection, ear protection, a holster for each weapon, and magazine pouches for extra ammo.  You can view the course of fire here Course of Fire.  The fee for completing the qualification is $5.00.  Once completed you will need to pay the fee with the B of I, then report to the County’s Physical Security Office to obtain an ID.