WELCOME TO THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEBSITE

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.

John Buncich, Lake County Sheriff

 

RECENT NEWS

Join the Lake County Sheriff's Animal Control & Adoption Center for its 2nd Annual 10 mile bicycle ride fund raiser on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park in Griffith.  The cost to ride is $20 and includes a t-shirt, lunch and live entertainment.  Check-in starts at 9:30 A.M. and the ride begins at 11:00 A.M.  Click here for more details

 

On April 27, 2013 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your medications for disposal to Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Main Lobby at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307.  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.  Click here for more details

 

"Pets of the Week" are adoptable from the Lake County Sheriff's Animal Shelter.   Click here to view