Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
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.
⚠️ SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a convincing scam targeting family members of individuals who have recently been booked into the Tazewell County Jail.
In a recent incident, scammers contacted family members shortly after an individual was taken into custody. The callers claimed to be Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office sergeants and provided names and supposed badge numbers. They told the family that additional charges had been filed and that payment was required for an ankle monitor and the individual’s release.
The scammers demanded immediate payment through Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App and created a sense of urgency by claiming payment had to be made that night.
We believe scammers may be obtaining names from publicly available daily booking information and then using other publicly available information to identify and contact family members. Because they know someone is actually in custody, their story can sound very convincing.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER require payment through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, gift cards, or similar methods to release someone from jail. We will also never sell an ankle monitor or promise that charges or a criminal record will be cleared in exchange for payment.
If you receive a call like this:
• Do not send money or provide financial information.
• Do not rely on the phone number provided by the caller.
• Hang up and independently contact the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office to verify the information.
• Be especially suspicious of anyone demanding immediate payment and telling you that you cannot wait or verify the situation.
These scammers rely on fear, urgency, and concern for a loved one. Please share this warning, particularly with anyone who may have a family member or friend currently in custody.
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**MISSING PERSON UPDATE** - Andy T Warren has been located safe
Andy T Warren has been located safe. We would like to thank the community for sharing our post. ...
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📢 TCSO FOIA Requests Are Moving to GovQuest
Beginning September 5, 2026, GovQuest will become the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office’s preferred method for submitting FOIA requests electronically.
GovQuest will allow requesters to:
✅ Select the appropriate request type
✅ Receive a confirmation number
✅ Track the status of a request
✅ Receive email updates
✅ View and download released records and video footage electronically
Submit or track a request here:
🔗 records.govquest.com/tazewellcountysoil/publicportal
Creating an account is not required, but it is encouraged so you can view all your requests and their statuses in one place.
Already have a pending request? No action is needed. Existing requests will be transferred into GovQuest and will retain their original submission dates. Please do not submit a duplicate request.
Beginning September 5, [email protected] will no longer accept or process FOIA requests. An automatic response will direct senders to the GovQuest portal. Written requests will continue to be accepted by mail or personal delivery at the Sheriff’s Office.
Please do not post personal information or case-specific details in social media comments. Use the GovQuest portal for request-related information.
We appreciate your patience as we transition to this more convenient and accessible system! ...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Come TONIGHT to Texas Roadhouse in East Peoria for Tip-A-Cop, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! 🌟
Law enforcement officers from agencies throughout Tazewell County will be participating from 4–8 p.m. Stop by, enjoy a great meal, say hello to our local officers, and help support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.
📅 Tonight, August 24
⏰ 4–8 p.m.
📍 Texas Roadhouse — East Peoria
We hope to see you there!
#TipaCop #specialolympicsillinois #lawenforcementtorchrun #TazewellCounty #EastPeoriaIL ...
🚨 TAZEWELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW RECRUITING! 🚨
👮♂️ BECOME A TAZEWELL COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF!
Are you looking for a career where you can serve your community, make a difference, and be part of something bigger? The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for new deputies!
📅 TESTING DATE:
Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 A.M.
📍 ICC CougarPlex
1 College Dr.
East Peoria, IL
⏳ APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
🏃 Physical Agility Test Requirements:
Available at www.sheriff.tazewell-il.gov
📝 The written examination will follow the physical agility test.
If you have what it takes to serve, protect, and make a difference, we want you on our team!
👉 Apply today at www.Sheriff.Tazewell-Il.gov and take the first step toward becoming a Tazewell County Deputy Sheriff!
#TazewellCounty #TazewellCountySheriff #NowHiring #DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #JoinOurTeam #ServeAndProtect #IllinoisLawEnforcement ...
Today, we remember Deputy Craig Whisenand.
Craig made the ultimate sacrifice on August 10, 2015 while serving the citizens of Tazewell County. Eleven years later, we continue to honor his service, his courage, and his commitment to this community.
His sacrifice is a permanent part of our Sheriff's Office history and a reminder of the risks our deputies accept every day.
Please join us in remembering Craig and keeping his family, friends, and those who served alongside him in your thoughts.
End of Watch: August 10, 2015
We will never forget. ...