Woodford County Sheriff's Office, Eureka, IL

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You get back to your vehicle.You close the door.Then you sit there checking texts, looking at social media or getting di...
09/05/2026

You get back to your vehicle.

You close the door.

Then you sit there checking texts, looking at social media or getting directions pulled up.

It feels safe because you’re inside your vehicle—but it’s also easy to become distracted by the screen in your hand and stop noticing what is happening around you.

Try building a simple habit:

👀 Take a quick look around as you approach your vehicle.

🔑 Have your keys ready before you reach it.

🚗 Once inside, lock the doors.

📱 If you need to use your phone before leaving, stay aware of what is happening around you.

And if something—or someone—doesn’t feel right, don’t worry about being polite. Create distance, move to a safer location and ask for help if you need it.

Awareness isn’t about being afraid. It’s about paying attention.

Enjoy your Saturday, Woodford County. Stay aware and stay safe.

Labor Day weekend is here.If your plans include alcohol, make one more plan before the celebration begins: how you’re ge...
09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend is here.

If your plans include alcohol, make one more plan before the celebration begins: how you’re getting home.

Choose a sober driver. Arrange a ride. Stay where you are. Whatever your plan is, make it before alcohol starts making decisions for you.

Because impaired driving doesn’t only put the driver at risk.

It puts the family coming home from dinner at risk.

The teenager driving home from work.

The motorcycle coming around the next curve.

The deputy, firefighter or paramedic standing along the roadway.

Make the plan before the party.

Then enjoy the weekend knowing everyone has a better chance of getting home safely.

— Woodford County Sheriff’s Office

911 or the non-emergency number?Knowing which number to call helps get the right information to the right place.🚨 CALL 9...
09/03/2026

911 or the non-emergency number?

Knowing which number to call helps get the right information to the right place.

🚨 CALL 911 when there is an emergency requiring immediate assistance—such as a crime in progress, serious injury, fire, dangerous situation or an immediate threat to someone’s safety.

📞 CALL 309-467-2375 for non-emergency matters involving the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office that do not require an immediate emergency response.

Here’s one simple thing you can do today:

Save the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office number in your phone: 309-467-2375.

You may never need it.

But if you do, you won’t have to search for it when something is already demanding your attention.

Emergency: 911
Woodford County Sheriff’s Office: 309-467-2375

Stay safe, Woodford County.

— Woodford County Sheriff’s Office

The person talking to your child online may not be who they say they are.Recently, the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office ...
09/02/2026

The person talking to your child online may not be who they say they are.

Recently, the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office announced six arrests involving individuals accused of engaging in sexual conversations with minors and/or traveling to meet a minor.

That enforcement work carries an important reminder for every parent and caregiver: know who has access to your child online.

Tonight is a good time for a conversation.

📱 Ask who they talk to online—not just who they know in person.

🔒 Review privacy settings together.

🚩 Talk about why adults or strangers asking for secrecy, personal photos, private conversations or in-person meetings should raise concern.

🤝 Most importantly, make sure your child knows they can come to you if an online conversation makes them uncomfortable—even if they are worried they will get in trouble.

We will continue doing our part to pursue those who seek to victimize children.

Parents and caregivers can help by keeping the conversation going at home.

Know who they know. Know who they talk to. Keep talking.

— Woodford County Sheriff’s Office

Before you settle in for the night, there’s one more thing worth checking.Take 30 seconds and do a quick nighttime safet...
09/02/2026

Before you settle in for the night, there’s one more thing worth checking.

Take 30 seconds and do a quick nighttime safety check:

🔒 Vehicle locked
🔑 Keys and valuables removed
🚪 Garage door closed
🏠 Exterior doors locked
💡 Outside lights on, where appropriate

It doesn’t take long—but making these simple checks part of your nightly routine can help reduce opportunities for theft.

30 seconds tonight can prevent a much bigger headache tomorrow.

Stay safe, Woodford County.

— Woodford County Sheriff’s Office

Harvest season is approaching—and that means our roads will soon look a little different.As farm equipment begins moving...
09/01/2026

Harvest season is approaching—and that means our roads will soon look a little different.

As farm equipment begins moving between fields, drivers across Woodford County can expect to encounter more slow-moving machinery on rural roads.

A few extra seconds of patience can make a big difference.

🚜 Slow down when approaching farm equipment.
↔️ Give operators plenty of room.
👀 Watch carefully before attempting to pass.
⚠️ Remember that large equipment may need extra space to turn.

Behind that tractor or combine is one of our neighbors trying to get a job done—and behind you are people trying to get home safely, too.

Share the road. Share a little patience.

Let’s help make this a safe harvest season across Woodford County.

— Woodford County Sheriff’s Office

👮 Woodford County Corrections is establishing a new eligibility list, and we want to hear from you.📅 Essential Functions...
08/31/2026

👮 Woodford County Corrections is establishing a new eligibility list, and we want to hear from you.

📅 Essential Functions Testing: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Woodford County Jail

Contact: [email protected]

The physical test includes:

Rising from a seated position without using your hands or arms
Running the equivalent of one full round of cell checks — six trips up and down the stairs, without stopping
Scaling a four-foot barrier at the holding cell
Dragging a 150-pound mannequin 25 yards (simulating removing a person from danger)
Lifting a 75-pound sandbag and carrying it 50 yards to the tower and back (simulating a stretcher carry)
Returning to the starting point
The entire test must be completed within 5 minutes.

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This is real work that matters — protecting our community from the inside. If you think you're up for it, we'd love to hear from you.

Tag someone who'd be great at this job.

THIS IS OUR COUNTYThese are the roads we travel, the communities we call home and the neighbors we care about.The men an...
08/30/2026

THIS IS OUR COUNTY
These are the roads we travel, the communities we call home and the neighbors we care about.

The men and women of the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office are proud to serve here—not simply because it is our responsibility, but because Woodford County is our home, too.

Every call answered, every mile patrolled and every community partnership reflects one shared purpose: helping make this county a safe place to live, work and raise a family.

Thank you to the residents who support our deputies, share important information and look out for one another. Strong communities are built through trust, respect and cooperation.

What makes you proud to call Woodford County home? Share it in the comments—and give this post a like if you’re proud to be part of this community.

SHARE THE ROADWoodford County roads belong to all of us—and they may be carrying more than ordinary vehicle traffic.Farm...
08/29/2026

SHARE THE ROAD
Woodford County roads belong to all of us—and they may be carrying more than ordinary vehicle traffic.

Farm equipment, motorcycles, bicycles and slower-moving vehicles can appear quickly, especially on rural roads with hills, curves and limited visibility.

Please slow down, leave plenty of following distance and wait for a safe opportunity before passing. A few extra moments of patience can prevent a life-changing collision.

Let’s give every driver, rider and farmer the time and space needed to arrive safely.

What are you seeing most often on our county roads right now? Let us know in the comments, and share this reminder with other local drivers.

MORE THAN A BADGEBehind every uniform is a person who lives, works and serves as part of this community.Our deputies mee...
08/28/2026

MORE THAN A BADGE
Behind every uniform is a person who lives, works and serves as part of this community.

Our deputies meet people during some of their most difficult moments, but they also experience the everyday moments that make Woodford County special—conversations with neighbors, visits with children, community events and opportunities to lend a helping hand.

Professional service begins with treating people with dignity, listening carefully and remembering that every interaction matters.

Has a Woodford County deputy or staff member made a positive difference for you or your family? We would be honored to hear your story in the comments.

Let’s recognize the people who serve—and the community that supports them.

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111 E Court St
Eureka, IL
61530

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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