Dedicated to preventing targeted acts of violence and enhancing public safety

What We Do

Our Services

Helping Lake County stay safe through prevention and support.

Resource Hub

Central access to information and community safety resources

Behavioral Support
Prevention Training

Identifying and assisting individuals showing concerning behaviors

Equipping partners with tools to intervene early and effectively

man standing in front of people sitting beside table with laptop computers
man standing in front of people sitting beside table with laptop computers

Mission

Protect Lake County works to stop violence before it starts through community collaboration.

Protect Lake County is dedicated to preventing targeted acts of violence and enhancing public safety and community well-being in Lake County, Illinois by providing community partners with the tools and expertise needed to identify individuals exhibiting behaviors of concern and who may be at risk of violence or harmful activities, advising on early prevention and intervention strategies to address potential risks, and acting as a central clearinghouse of information, resources, and training.

Protect Lake County is not a formal Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team but is available to offer suggestions and recommendations that are consultive in nature about next steps.

In cases of immediate danger, call 911.

Contact

Reach out for questions or support:

info@protectlakecounty.org

This website is not monitored. We will respond to any inquiries in 3-5 business days.

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