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Special recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, correctional officers and personnel are honored nationwide each May during National Correctional Officers Week; and
WHEREAS, correctional officers are responsible for the supervision and safety of individuals at the Lake County Adult Correctional Facility who have been arrested, convicted, and/or sentenced for criminal offense; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel play a vital role in preparing individuals for successful reintegration into the community, which is critical in protecting public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Adult Correctional Facility partners with the Lake County Health Department, as well as non-profit, educational, and faith-based organizations to provide inmate programming and mentoring services that support successful re-entry into the community; and
WHEREAS, correctional personnel must maintain a constant state of heightened vigilance, adhere to strict security protocols, and perform their duties under the potential threat of exposure to violence, making their profession both demanding and essential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois that Lake County proclaims May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED, that this Lake County Board extends its sincere appreciation to the 176 dedicated professionals of the Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Correctional Facility for their professionalism, dedication, and courage.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on May 12, 2026.