Kendall County (IL) Sheriff

In response to the growing number of scams targeting our #veterans, we joined with @AARP to create Operation Protect Veterans - a crime prevention program to help military families combat the fraud schemes targeting them. #USPIS #MilitaryAppreciationMonth uspis.gov/veterans

Early afternoon update on today’s severe weather threat: Two rounds of severe weather are still expected today, the first this afternoon and second this evening. All modes of severe weather are possible: including destructive winds, tornadoes, and damaging hail! #ILwx #INwx

"I would definitely take this storm seriously," said Ill. Emergency Management Agency Dir. Alicia Tate-Nadeau. "If you have a weather radio, I would suggest you pull that out." Illinois could be hard hit by this storm! #ILWx #SevereWeather #Preparedness

The forecast is shaping up to hold AT LEAST scattered severe storms. All hazards are possible, including dangerous winds and tornados. Make sure you're tied into the latest forecast and that you know the differences between tornado terms: #SevereWeather #ILWX

This month, we celebrate and honor all of the women of the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. We THANK the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel who courageously serve the citizens of Kendall County on a daily basis.

Murder charges have been filed in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation. Please see attached news release for all information.

The US Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force and Kendall County Sheriff Dept arrested Andres Wiley on 3/6/23 in Aurora, IL. Wiley was wanted for Poss of Child Pornography. @KCSheriff047

Have multiple methods to receive weather warnings. Plan for things like power outages, poor reception, etc. NOAA Weather Radio alerts and wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) save lives! Learn more here: weather.gov/wrn/wea weather.gov/lot/nwr #SeverePrep #ILwx

Come on out to Roadhouse 47 TOMORROW (3/4/23) for a celebrity host event for the POLAR PLUNGE and Special Olympics IL. Sheriff Baird kicks things off at noon - you won't want to miss it!

Need some help and are unsure about where you can get it? A free call to 2-1-1 can connect you with a wide variety of human service agencies based on your need. From food pantries to support groups, 2-1-1 can point you in the right direction.

Today's online safety flyer from @natonlinesafety covers 'Social Media & Mental Health'. Please talk with your children about the importance of online safety. #OnlineSafety

It is unfortunate, but teen dating violence is common. Teen dating violence profoundly impacts lifelong health, opportunity, & wellbeing. Unhealthy relationships can start early & last a lifetime. Violence is preventable, and we can all help young people grow up violence-free.

Thank you @ILStatePolice for braving the cold today at #SOILLWinterGames in Galena! 🥶❄️ @IllinoisLETR

Please see attached statement from Sheriff Baird regarding HB 5471.

Deputy Cooper has been a great role model and a leader on his shift and has proven to be a great asset to not only our agency but also to the citizens of Kendall County.

He has shown the ability to not only identify where operations can be improved but also identify ways of addressing and solving issues he discovers. He leads by example and inspires and motivates everyone around him with his great work ethic and high level of professionalism.

Employee of the 4th Quarter goes to... Deputy Cooper! He has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2016 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. Since joining the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Cooper has provided exemplary service to the Sheriff’s Office and our community.