Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

06/01/2026

Thank you Jefferson Middle School for having us at Field Day for some great kickball games! We hope all the students and faculty have an awesome summer!

05/29/2026

05/22/2026

This week, Sheriff Paula Crouch held a ceremony recognizing both a new hire and a promotion within the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.

During the ceremony, Joseph Ryan was sworn in as a Court Security Officer, officially beginning his service with the Sheriff’s Office. In addition, Detective Wulf Bomke was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Please join us in congratulating them as they continue their careers serving and protecting the residents of Sangamon County.

05/21/2026

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Springfield Urban League Community Career Fair this Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Stop by to meet with members of our team and learn about career opportunities in law enforcement and corrections.

We look forward to seeing everyone out there and supporting a great community event!

🚨 THIS FRIDAY IS OUR COMMUNITY CAREER FAIR 🚨

The Springfield Urban League is calling on opportunity seekers, professionals, career changers, and anyone ready for a fresh start to attend the COMMUNITY CAREER FAIR THIS FRIDAY!

Whether you’re looking for immediate employment, a better career opportunity, or resources to help elevate your future...this event was designed for YOU.

📅 THIS FRIDAY, MAY 22
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
908 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Springfield, IL

OVER 20 COMPANIES HIRING ON-SITE
IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE
ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEWS
RESUME ASSISTANCE & CAREER WORKSHOPS
NETWORK DIRECTLY WITH EMPLOYERS

$1,000 IN GIFT CARDS WILL BE RAFFLED OFF TO ATTENDEES!

Bring your resume.
Bring your confidence.
Bring a friend.
Bring your future into focus.

This is “The Movement” toward economic empowerment. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Last week, members of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office participated in Cop on a Rooftop at Dunkin’ Donuts in Springfield to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois.

Throughout the morning, deputies and staff had the opportunity to meet athletes, work alongside fellow law enforcement agencies, and connect with members of the community in support of Special Olympics programs across Illinois.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, made a donation, and helped make this year’s event a success.

05/15/2026

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.

Deputies will conduct high-visibility enforcement focused on the “Fatal 4” violations that contribute to serious crashes and fatalities: impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and seat belt violations. Deputies will also enforce Scott’s Law, which requires drivers to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles displaying warning lights.

“Buckle up every trip, every time,” said Sheriff Paula Crouch. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe throughout the holiday travel period.”

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to make safe driving decisions and help keep Illinois roads safe this Memorial Day weekend.

05/14/2026

This past weekend, members of the Sangamon County Sheriff Explorer Program and the Springfield Fire Department Explorer Program conducted joint, collaborative training at Station 2. The training focused on building partnerships and integrating law enforcement and the fire service on scenes. In the morning, Sheriff explorers practiced escorting Fire Explorers into warm zones, while Fire Explorers provided patient care and evacuation. In the afternoon, Sheriff Explorers experienced many aspects of the Fire service, while Fire Explorers toured a patrol car, ran through several mock traffic stops, and practiced building clearing.

02/04/2026

Driving under the influence of ma*****na is illegal in Illinois and is enforced as a DUI offense under state law. While ma*****na is legal for adults 21 and older, ma*****na use does impair driving ability, and operating a vehicle while impaired is unlawful.

As part of an ongoing public safety campaign led by the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, law enforcement agencies across the state are reminding drivers that ma*****na impairment slows reaction time, affects judgment, and reduces coordination, placing motorists, passengers, and pedestrians at risk.

Sheriff Paula Crouch stated, “Marijuana use impairs your ability to drive safely. Driving while impaired by ma*****na or any other substance is dangerous and illegal. Our office will continue enforcing DUI laws to protect the safety of our community.”

Plan ahead, use a sober driver, or find another safe way home. One poor decision can change lives forever.