Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, also commonly referred to as the Kankakee County sheriff's department, is the primary law enforcement agency serving the county of Kankakee, Illinois. The office's mandate involves upholding law and order, preventing crime, and maintaining peace and security in the county.
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Location and Contact Details
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is located at:
Kankakee County Sheriff's Office 3000 S Justice Way, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA.
For non-emergencies and general inquiries, you can reach the sheriff's office via the following avenues:
- Telephone: (815) 802-7100
- Fax: (815) 802-7277
For emergencies, always dial 911.
To contact the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office online, please visit their official website at www.kankakeecountysheriff.com.
Local Sheriff's Office Functions
The Kankakee County sheriff's department is not only tasked with law enforcement but also administers the local county jail, provides court security, and is involved in civil process serving. It is the office's duty to ensure that all arrest warrants, including active arrest warrants, are properly executed.
Furthermore, the department maintains several databases that are crucial to the criminal justice process. These include the criminal records database, the sex offender registry, and a most wanted list.
Arrest Warrants Search
Arrest Records Search and Criminal Records
One of the key services provided by the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is the availability of an arrest records search. This involves the public or interested parties accessing the database of criminal records maintained by the sheriff's office.
To conduct an arrest records search, visit the Arrest Records section on the Sheriff's Office website.
Active Arrest Warrants
The Kankakee County sheriff's department is responsible for the service of active arrest warrants within its jurisdiction. For the public to access information about these warrants, they can use the Kankakee County Warrant lookup service, which is available online.
To use this service, visit the Warrants Search page on the sheriff's office website.
Sex Offender Registry
In compliance with state law, the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry. This registry is an important tool that helps the community identify individuals convicted of sex-related crimes who live, work, or study in the county.
To access the sex offender registry, go to the Sex Offender Registry page.
Most Wanted List
As part of its mandate, the sheriff's department maintains a most wanted list. This list is an aggregation of individuals wanted by law enforcement in the county for various crimes. The public is encouraged to assist in providing any information that might lead to the capture of these individuals.
You can check the most wanted list by visiting the Most Wanted section on the Sheriff's Office website.
Bail Bonds
Bail bonds are one of the many responsibilities of the Kankakee County sheriff's department. The department works with local bail bonds agencies and the court system to oversee the posting of bail for individuals incarcerated in the county jail.
You can find more about thebail bonds process by visiting the Bail Bonds section on the sheriff's office website.
Kankakee County Police Departments
Apart from the sheriff's department, Kankakee County also has several local police departments that operate within different towns and municipalities. These departments work in conjunction with the sheriff's office to maintain law and order within their respective jurisdictions.
While the sheriff's office has county-wide jurisdiction, local police departments typically only have jurisdiction within city or town limits. As a result, they often handle local-level crimes, while the sheriff's office handles larger, county-wide issues and oversees operations of the county jail.
Here are some of the police departments in Kankakee County:
- Kankakee City Police Department: (815) 933-0401, located at 385 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
- Bourbonnais Police Department: (815) 937-3579, located at 700 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, USA
- Bradley Police Department: (815) 933-3315, located at 147 S Michigan Ave, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
Always remember that for any emergencies, you should dial 911.
Background Checks
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office provides an option for conducting background checks. This service allows the public and businesses to vet individuals for various reasons, such as pre-employment screening, landlord tenant checks, and personal safety reasons.
Community Programs and Services
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office also offers various community programs and services, which are designed to enhance public safety and foster a positive relationship between the department and the community. Some of these programs include Neighborhood Watch, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), and the Citizen's Police Academy.
Online Services
In a bid to ease accessibility of services and facilitate open communication with the residents of Kankakee County, the sheriff's office offers various online services.
Report a Crime Online
For non-emergency incidents, Kankakee County residents have the option to report a crime online. This service is designed to allow the public to report minor crimes or suspicious activities swiftly without needing to make a phone call or a trip to the sheriff's office.
To report a crime online, please visit the Online Crime Reporting page on the sheriff's office website.
Submit a Tip
If you have information about a crime or suspect, you can submit an anonymous tip to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office. The information provided is valuable and can assist in solving crimes or capturing wanted individuals.
Request Records
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can request various types of records from the sheriff's office, such as accident reports, incident reports, and jail records.
Emergency Notifications
The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office uses a community notification system to send emergency alerts to residents. Alerts can be sent via phone call, text message, or email, and can inform residents about severe weather, road closures, missing persons, and other emergency situations.