Community Programs Division

A Friendly Face

Community Policing & Crime Prevention

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office

This division provides proactive crime prevention programs for the citizens of Winnebago County. These programs are designed to help individuals and families protect themselves and their property from crime. Deputies in this division are committed to the safety and security of residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the county.

Community Policing

Community Policing is both a philosophy and an organizational strategy that fosters a strong partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and the community. It is built on the belief that both law enforcement and community members must collaborate to:

Identify and solve problems
Improve public safety
Enhance the overall quality of life

Community Policing encourages ongoing interaction and empowers residents to take an active role in preventing crime and addressing community concerns.

Community Programs & Events

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office offers a variety of community programs and events focused on education, prevention, and support. These include:

This division provides proactive crime prevention programs to the citizens of Winnebago County. The programs are designed to assist the citizens of the county in protecting themselves and their property from crimes. Officers in this division dedicate a great deal of their efforts to the safety and security of citizens, residents and businesses of Winnebago County..

Community Policing

Community Policing is both a philosophy and an organization strategy that promotes a partnership between the Sheriff's Office and the community. It is based on the premise that both the deputies and the community must work together to solve problems and improve the overall quality of life. Community Policing promotes greater interaction and empowers citizens to share in identifying and dealing with community problems, including the prevention of crime.