Awards & Recognition - Oscar Martinez for Lake County Sheriff
Oscar Martinez is a 29+ year veteran of the Lake County Sheriff's Department. He began his service in the Patrol Division and has since worked in multiple divisions of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Over the years, Oscar has progressed from Patrolman to Corporal to Sergeant to Lieutenant to Deputy Commander and is presently the Elected Lake County Sheriff since 2017.
Throughout his career, Oscar has received multiple awards and forms of recognition for his upstanding and dedicated service to our community.
- LCPD Officer of the Year (2015)
- Public Information Officer of the Year (2005)
- LCPD Meritorious Service Award (2005)
- Honest, Loyalty and Integrity Award (2004)
- DEA Certificate of Appreciation (2003)
- State American Legion Officer of the Year (2003)
- American Legion Post #261 Officer of the Year (2003)
- FOP Distinguished Service Award (2001)
- LCPD Certificate of Commendation (2001)
- FOP Meritorious Service Award (2000)
- Public Information Officer of the Year (1999)
- LCPD Officer of the Year (1997)
- Distinguished Service Awards (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Oscar Martinez, Jr. 1993
Oscar Martinez, Jr. 2022