Volunteer reserve deputies sought

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran announced Wednesday his office is seeking volunteers for the reserve deputy unit. That unit is a uniformed civilian division of the sheriff’s office. It serves as a support service to the sworn personnel, with the reserves serving in situations such as traffic control, crowd control and search-and-rescue incidents. Reserves also need a flexible schedule and be ready to be called suddenly. “Our reserve deputy unit is an excellent opportunity for Lake County residents to give back to their communities,” Curran said in a news release. “I have the utmost respect for people who volunteer their time in order to make Lake County a safer place to live.” A prospective reserve deputy must be at least 21 years old, a Lake County resident and without felony convictions. Applicants must pass an extensive background check and have a valid Illinois drivers license. Anyone interested in joining the unit may download an application at reservedeputy.com or contact Lt. John Crilly for further information at (847) 377-7023. Applications must be sent to Crilly’s attention at 1301 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL. 60048. Applications are due by Oct. 1.