The Lake County Sheriffs Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that works to preserve human lives and property, protect public peace and the rights of citizens, prevent crime and disorder and enforce federal laws. It undertakes various criminal cases and works with state, local and federal agencies in the exchange of information to the general public. The sheriffs department offers services for managing traffic and emergency incidents and protecting public and state assets. The Lake County Sheriffs Department conducts and supports a variety of crime prevention educational programs and awareness seminars regarding burglary prevention, vacation check, ATM security, and lottery and Internet scams. It is located in Crown point, Ind.