Sheriff Crouch Announces New Public Safety App

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch has launched a new mobile application designed to make it easier for residents to access sheriff’s office services, receive updates, and communicate directly with the department. The app, available now for iPhone and iPad, brings several commonly used tools together in one place and serves as part of the office’s broader effort to strengthen public outreach.

The app provides users with direct access to inmate searches, sex offender information, jail details, records requests, and press releases. Residents can also submit non-emergency tips, view upcoming events, connect with TRIAD and senior services, explore the Sheriff’s Explorers program, and complete forms such as ride-along requests. A dedicated “Citizen Connect” feature allows users to communicate with the department through interactive forms.

Sheriff Paula Crouch said the department developed the app to provide residents with more convenient ways to interact with law enforcement. “This app gives our community a direct line to information and services they rely on,” Crouch said. “We want people to have quick, reliable access to our office, whether they’re looking up jail information, submitting a tip, or simply trying to stay informed. It’s another step toward making the sheriff’s office more accessible and responsive to the public.”

In addition to public-facing services, the app includes practical information about off-duty deputy security, court security, and employment resources. Users can also receive notifications and stay updated on the latest safety information released by the sheriff’s office. The department emphasized that while the app allows for tip submissions, emergencies should still be reported through 911.

The app is part of an ongoing effort by the Sheriff’s Office to modernize communication tools and provide residents with more user-friendly options for staying connected. It is available for download in the App Store under the name Sangamon County Sheriff IL.