Divisions
Patrol Division, Captain Anton Cundiff
The Patrol Division is responsible for providing continuous police services to the citizens of unincorporated McHenry County. The deputies in the Patrol Division investigate all crimes and traffic accidents in our jurisdiction that are reported to the Sheriff's Office. In addition, the McHenry County Sheriff's Police provide assistance to the local municipalities, assisting with major traffic crash investigations or serious incidents.
There are several specialized units within the Patrol Division which are utilized to provide full police services to all citizens of McHenry County. These units include, among others, the Apprehension Unit, Canine unit, Marine Patrol, Motorcycle patrol, Major Traffic Crash Investigation Unit, Evidence Technicians and SWAT team (Specialized Weapons and Tactical Team).
Three primary patrol shifts provide continuously uninterrupted 24/7 law enforcement coverage, patrolling in distinctly marked squad cars. The Sheriff's Department maintains a program, commonly referred to as a "take home car program", whereby each deputy is assigned a squad car. This program has been highly successful in the reduction of overall vehicle maintenance costs. Sheriff's patrol cars are visible throughout the McHenry County communities where the deputies reside. The program allows rapid deployment of deputies during man made or natural emergencies, thereby increasing the Sheriff's patrol presence in the county.
All squad cars are equipped with a laptop computer which allows deputies to perform numerous inquiries from the vehicle and keeps them in continuous contact with the Sheriff's Office and other deputies. The laptops have increased the efficiency of the deputies, reduced radio traffic and relieved the call load at the 911 dispatch center.
McHenry County Sheriff's Police deputies are well prepared and well motivated to provide the best service to the citizens of McHenry County.