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Special recognition honoring the Lake County Auxiliary Deputy Unit.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, in the late 1970s, concerned residents took the initiative to begin patrolling their neighborhoods and report suspicious activity to the Lake County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, shortly thereafter, the residents formally requested to become a single organized group and be deputized to enhance their service to the community; and
WHEREAS, in 1978, 16 individuals were sworn in as the first Reserve Deputies of Lake County, marking the establishment of what is now known as the Auxiliary Deputy Unit; and
WHEREAS, today the Lake County Auxiliary Deputy Unit is comprised of up to 50 dedicated volunteers who provide critical support to the Sheriff's Office and communities throughout Lake County; and
WHEREAS, these Auxiliary Deputies contribute their time and expertise during natural and man-made emergencies, assist with traffic and crowd control, participate in searches for missing persons, conduct crime scene evidence searches, and support local municipal police departments, as well as charitable and community events; and
WHEREAS, each Auxiliary Deputy recruit undergoes approximately 145 hours of initial training over a five- to six-month period, and completes annual refresher courses in key areas to maintain operational readiness; and
WHEREAS, these men and women's deep sense of civic duty is a huge service to the community, collectively contributing over 10,200 volunteer hours in the past year, representing an estimated value of more than $550,000 in equivalent salary and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, that this Lake County Board of Lake County, Illinois formally acknowledges and commends the Lake County Sheriff's Auxiliary Deputy Unit for their outstanding dedication, selfless service, and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of ...
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