Lake County Sheriff's Department (Indiana)

The Lake County Sheriff's Department (Indiana) is the primary law enforcement agency for Lake County, Indiana. It is responsible for providing law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of the county, as well as maintaining the Lake County Jail and providing security to the Lake County Courthouse. The Sheriff is an elected official, serving a term of four years.

The department's responsibilities include patrol duties, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, court security, and jail operations. It also participates in various task forces and collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. The department comprises various divisions, each specializing in different aspects of law enforcement. These divisions may include patrol, investigations, corrections, and support services.

The Lake County Sheriff's Department enforces Indiana state laws and Lake County ordinances. It responds to calls for service, investigates crimes, apprehends offenders, and works to maintain public safety within its jurisdiction. The department maintains a communications center to receive and dispatch calls for service. The Lake County Sheriff's Department is a significant component of the criminal justice system in Lake County, Indiana.