Michael F McCarty III
Cary,IL
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Sheriff with extensive law enforcement experience at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, specializing in boating safety and crash investigations. Notable achievements include receiving the Sheriff's Commendation and authoring a nationally utilized, key document for state law implementation regarding stolen vehicle tracking. Certified in ARIDE and truck enforcement, showcasing a strong commitment to public safety and effective leadership. Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing community safety through strategic enforcement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Waukegan, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Assigned to the midnight shift Highway Patrol Division
- Temporary Duty Assignments in summer of 2022-2024 to the Sheriff's Office Marine Unit
- Active Truck Enforcement officer
Police Officer (Full Time)
Lakemoor Police Department
Lakemoor, IL
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Worked as a part time police officer before becoming full time in 2016
Marine Unit Deputy (Seasonal Part Time)
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
Woodstock, IL
05.2018 - 10.2018
Court Security Officer (Part-Time)
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Waukegan, IL
05.2014 - 07.2016
Police Officer (Part-Time)
Winthrop Harbor Police Department
Winthrop Harbor, IL
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Worked as a Community Service Officer from 2011-2014, before becoming a part time police officer.
Education
Law Enforcement Transition course -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL08.2016
Police Officer Certification -
North East Multi-Regional Training
10.2014
Associates Degree - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL06.2013
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management - continuing
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESkills
- Sheriff's Commendation Award recipient January 2025
- Court recognized expert in boating safety and crash investigation
- Licensed mariner Captain issued by the United States Coast Guard
- Deputy of the month - August 2021
- Multiple letters of commendation
- Active in Truck Enforcement and general traffic safety
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) certified
- Multiple ICS and NIMS courses
Affiliations
- Lake County Sheriff's Office, Technical Crash Investigation Team - April 2023 - Present
- Illinois Truck Enforcement Association, board of directors - Secretary - April 2021 - Present
- Instructor of Basic Truck Enforcement
- ILEAS Mobile Field Force team member - September 2017-September 2019
- Winthrop Harbor Emergency Management Agency - Operations Supervisor - 2012-2016
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - 2009-2015
- Various Police Explorer Posts - 2004-2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office
09.2019 - Current
Marine Unit Deputy (Seasonal Part Time)
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
05.2018 - 10.2018
Police Officer (Full Time)
Lakemoor Police Department
12.2015 - 09.2019
Court Security Officer (Part-Time)
Lake County Sheriff's Office
05.2014 - 07.2016
Police Officer (Part-Time)
Winthrop Harbor Police Department
04.2011 - 07.2016
Law Enforcement Transition course -
Southwestern Illinois College
Police Officer Certification -
North East Multi-Regional Training
Associates Degree - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management - continuing
Bellevue University