Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Tazewell County TRIAD Senior Safety Survey
All month long the Tazewell County TRIAD will be asking the community to participate in our Senior Safety Survey.
If you haven’t already, please click the button below and let us know your thoughts.
For questions regarding this survey, please call the Tazewell County Sheriff’s office and ask for the TRIAD representative 309-478-5651.
Sheriff
Jeffrey Lower
Welcome to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Website. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Officer of the County and the sole Law Enforcement Official elected by the people. Many believe that the Office of the Sheriff is the main keeper of accountability between Law Enforcement and the Public. In the spirit of accountability and responsiveness, we are pleased to provide this publicly accessible site on the World Wide Web. We want you to take a look at who we are and our role in Serving and Protect.
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Arrest Made Following Multi-County Child Pornography Investigation
Tazewell County, IL – The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Dane T. Barr, 20, of 101 Bannon Drive, Dwight, Illinois, for Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography, a Class X felony, following a joint investigation in Tazewell County and Livingston County.
On October 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., detectives with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in Pekin, Illinois, during which Barr was taken into custody without incident. At the time of his arrest, Barr had an electronic device containing approximately 50 images and videos of child pornography.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office investigated in cooperation with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and investigators assigned to the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Barr was transported to the Tazewell County Jail, where he is being held pending his initial court appearance.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to investigating crimes that exploit children and to working closely with local, state, and federal investigators to hold offenders accountable. ... See MoreSee Less
Remember September 11, 2001
Today, we remember September 11, 2001 — a day of profound loss, courage, and unity. We honor the lives taken, the heroes who rushed toward danger, and the resilience of a nation forever changed. We will never forget. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to our very own, Deputy John Shallenberger! Deputy Shallenberger was recognized at the 32nd Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge, receiving the IACP Highway Safety Leadership Award. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to keeping our roads safe!
The Tazewell County Sheriffs Office was also awarded 1st Place in the Sheriffs category for departments of 26-50 and the Teen Safe Driving Award. ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 NOW HIRING: Part-Time Control Room Operator 🚨
💰 $20.44/hr | 📅 Sat–Tue, 7AM–3PM
Help us keep Tazewell County safe! We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to monitor security systems, respond to alarms, and coordinate with our Correctional staff.
✅ Must pass: fingerprint-based criminal history check, background check, & polygraph
✅ Strong attention to detail & communication skills required
📍 Location: Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office
📲 Apply today at: sheriff.tazewell-il.gov/deputy-sheriff-civilian/
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Obey all traffic signs and signals. More injuries and fatalities occur outside of or near a school bus because a motorist has failed to obey the stop-arm warning or has failed to follow local traffic laws. ... See MoreSee Less
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