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.
Broadway Rd between Pekin and Morton has been reopened to traffic. ... See MoreSee Less
Broadway Rd will be closed from Kruse Ct to Unsicker Rd (between Pekin and Morton) due to a crash, please avoid the area. We’ll update when the road is back open. ... See MoreSee Less
We are thrilled to be participating in yet another polar plunge to raise funds and support for Special Olympics!
The polar plunge is an annual event where individuals brave the freezing waters to raise money for the Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. It is a fun and exciting way to come together as a community and support a great cause.
Please consider supporting the TCSO plunge team. Donations raised by our team go directly to supporting the Athletes. Let's make a splash and make a difference! ... See MoreSee Less
Check out Tazewell County Sheriff's Office's team fundraising page for Special Olympics Illinois
support.soill.org
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is thrilled to be back for another plunge!... See MoreSee Less
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Just like your friends and family, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office wants YOU to stay safe this Thanksgiving!
Don’t Drive Drowsy
(Turkey can make you drowsy)
Don’t Drive Distracted
Don’t Drink and Drive
Don’t Text and Drive
Buckle Up
Enjoy Your Thanksgiving!
To report a suspected drunk or impaired driver, please call us at:
309-346-4141 or 911 ... See MoreSee Less
GREAT TIPS TO ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SAFELY
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family, eat delicious food, watch football (or the parade!), and travel to visit loved ones. While enjoying the holiday, and as things might get hectic, it is important to always keep safety in mind. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office would like to share some top hazards to think about and some safety tips for an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
Top safety hazards during the Thanksgiving holiday include:
FIRE ... kitchen fires, candles and outdoor deep fryers
FOOD ... choking and poisoning, cuts and burns during food preparation
TRAVEL ... car accidents, driving while intoxicated or distracted
KITCHEN SAFETY
Keep children away from the stove.
Do not leave the house while the turkey is cooking.
Ensure the kitchen floor is kept clear and doesn't have any trip hazards.
Keep matches, lighters, candles and knives out of the reach of children.
Thanksgiving is the #1 day of the year for cooking fires, as reported by major home insurance providers. Fire Departments around the United Sates confirm that more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day and preparing deep fried turkeys, using a turkey fryer, is the cause of approximately 5 deaths, 50 injuries, and the destruction of 900 homes and more than $15 million in property damage every year.
Kitchen safety is even more important than usual during busy holiday times, like Thanksgiving, when more people might be working in the kitchen to prepare a large meal. But for casual cooks and experienced chefs alike, the kitchen presents more hazards than imagined. Be familiar with common ways kitchen tasks send people to the ER every day so you can plan your next family gathering to be even safer.
HOLIDAY FIRE PREVENTION TIPS
Keep baking soda on hand to put out kitchen fires.
Do not leave food cooking or the stove unsupervised.
Make sure smoke alarms are working.
A household fire extinguisher should always be nearby.
Do not leave candles burning unattended and do not burn candles near flammable items like curtains or potpourri.
Follow all instructions carefully when using a deep fryer and monitor closely!
FOOD SAFETY
Incidents of choking and food poisoning increase during the holidays, especially around Thanksgiving, as people are preparing and consuming more food than usual.
Always wash your hands after handling raw or under-cooked poultry.
Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce to prevent cross-contamination.
The USDA recommends cooking the turkey at a minimum of 325 degrees. Use a food thermometer and cook the turkey to an internal temperature of 165 to 180 degrees to ensure the turkey is cooked thoroughly and to avoid illness caused by consuming under-cooked poultry.
Store leftovers within 2 hours or toss them.
PET SAFETY
The Veterinary Medical Association warns that turkey and chicken bones should never be given to pets because they can splinter and pets may choke.
Dogs should be kept away from any dish that has onions, leeks, garlic, raisins, grapes or chocolate, as those foods can be hazardous to your dog's health.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL SAFETY
With Thanksgiving being one of the most travel-heavy times of the year, it is important to be prepared before hitting the road and to drive defensively, especially during bad weather.
Drivers who are texting take their eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds. Driving at 55 mph; that is about the length of a football field.
Buckle up, every trip.
Make sure your vehicle is well maintained.
Plan your route ahead of time.
Carry and emergency kit in the car.
Be aware of weather conditions.
Take caution in parking lots while out shopping.
No texting while driving.
According to the National Highway Safety Association, more than 40% of holiday car accidents involve alcohol. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
There's never a time when employees, parents or families can 'take a break' from safety. Workplace safety is often our focus because there may be bigger hazards present and we all want to get home safely to our families and loved ones at the end of the day, but safety at home is also important. Take a breather and remind yourself what the holidays are truly about and know that nothing is more important than having a safe holiday this year. ... See MoreSee Less
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office has been informed of an outage affecting all Securus Technologies video visits. This outage is expected to last until Friday, November 22, 2024, at 8 PM. The issue is related to the requirements set forth by the 2024 FCC Order. For more information, please visit Securustech.net or contact their Customer Care line at 1-800-844-6591 if you have any further questions. ... See MoreSee Less
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office would like to say THANK YOU to all our Veterans! Thank you for your service and your dedication to our nation. Especially those who continue their service to our community as a Law Enforcement Officer. ... See MoreSee Less
Springfield Road between East Peoria and Groveland is back open ... See MoreSee Less