Crime & Safety

Corrections Officer Receives Commendation Award

Lake County Sheriff's Office Martin Mazur recently earned the sheriff's office's commendation award.

"Officer Mazur's exceptional diligence and quick action prevented a potential tragedy," according to sheriff's office officials.
"Officer Mazur's exceptional diligence and quick action prevented a potential tragedy," according to sheriff's office officials. (Lake County Sheriff's Office )

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Lake County Sheriff's Office Martin Mazur recently earned the sheriff's office's commendation award.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office provided the following information about the award on its Facebook page:

Officer Mazur's exceptional diligence and quick action prevented a potential tragedy. While processing an arrestee brought in on felony charges by a local police department last year, Officer Mazur conducted a thorough search and discovered a hidden weapon in the arrestee’s pants. Thanks to his attention to detail, a dangerous situation was averted, ensuring the safety of everyone in the jail.


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