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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1837 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Lake, Indiana, United States |
| Size | Total 626 sq mi (1,621 km²) - Land 497 sq mi (1,287 km²) - Water 129 sq mi (334 km²) |
| Population | 484,564 (2000) |
| Legal jurisdiction | Lake County, Indiana |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 2293 North Main Street Crown Point, Indiana |
| Sworn members | 174 (police officers) 179 (correctional officers) |
| Unsworn members | 156 (civilian) |
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| Agency executive |
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| Facilities | |
| Boats | 7 |
| Helicopters | 2 |
| Website | |
| http://www.lakecountysheriff.org | |
The Lake County Sheriff's Department is the county law enforcement agency for Lake County, Indiana. The first sheriff was elected in 1837, when Lake County was organized.
Current Sheriff
Rogelio 'Roy' Dominguez is the 48th sheriff of Lake County. On January 1, 2003, he was sworn into office and is currently in his second term.
Sheriff Dominguez is a former Indiana State Police trooper and holds a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Sheriff Dominguez
Aircraft
The Lake County Sheriff's Department have two helicopters used for law enforcement in the county and for assistance to local police agencies. They are maintained by the Aviation Unit and are operated from the Griffith-Merrillville Airport in Griffith, Indiana. According to FAA records, the helicopters currently registered to the agency include a Bell OH-58A N512LC and a Bell OH-58A N513LC.
Fallen Officers
In the history of the Lake County Sheriff's Department, five officers have been killed in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of death | Age | Tenure | Cause of death |
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| Deputy Sheriff George R. Zorodney | March 14, 1930 | 38 | — | Motorcycle accident |
| Sheriff Roy F. Holley | January 16, 1933 | — | 3 years | Gunfire |
| Sergeant William G. Paterson | January 25, 1994 | 44 | 18 years | Vehicular pursuit |
| Deputy Paul W. Mitchell | June 12, 1999 | 24 | 1 year | Automobile accident |
| Deputy Chief Gary L. Martin | August 22, 2006 | 63 | 28½ years | Struck by vehicle |
See also
References
- Biography of Sheriff Rogelio 'Roy' Dominguez
- "FAA Registry (N512LC)". Federal Aviation Administration.
- "FAA Registry (N513LC)". Federal Aviation Administration.
External links
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