RE-ELECT
OSCAR MARTINEZ JR.
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF

TO SERVE & PROTECT
Taking action, getting results!

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Re-Elect Martinez - Lake County Sheriff

As Lake County Sheriff, I will continue to focus on implementing programs and executing plans that help build community trust, support our youth, and eliminate gang members and drugs from our city streets.

Rebuild Community Trust

Through comprehensive and innovative community police programs, cyber units, and community training.

Support Our Youth

Through youth training, education, mentorship, and after school / summer programs.

Bring Justice to Our Streets

By targeting gang organizations, seizing drugs off our streets, and training & education for inmates.

About Your Candidate

  • Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
  • Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Instructor
  • Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School
  • Robert Morris University Degree in Business/Accounting
  • East Chicago Central High School
  • Leadership NW Indiana Class 25
  • DEA Undercover Training
  • DEA Clandestine Lab Technician Training
  • Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction / Narcotic Trafficking School
  • Semi Tractor Trailer Drug Trafficking
  • Narcotic Instructor
  • Gang Intelligence Training
  • Field Training Officer School
  • Accident Investigator School
  • Child / Exploitation / Pornography
  • Domestic Violence Training
  • Human Trafficking Training
  • School Resource Officer Training
  • Highway Drug Interdiction Instructor
  • Elected Lake County Sheriff (Since 2017)
  • Supervisor Sergeant Civil Division
  • Supervisor Sergeant Uniform Patrol Division
  • Deputy Commander School Resource Officer
  • Deputy Commander Felony Warrant Division
  • Deputy Commander Lake County Drug Task Force
  • Deputy Commander Highway Drug Interdiction Unit
  • Supervisor Sergeant (Lake County Drug Interdiction)
  • Supervisor Corporal (Lake County Drug Interdiction)
  • Undercover Task Force Agent (DEA)
  • Undercover Lake County Task Force Officer
  • Highway Interdiction Officer
  • Accident Investigator
  • Patrol Officer
  • 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)
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Lake County General Election Tuesday, November 08, 2022 07:00 am
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