City of Sandwich Police Department

Community Resources

Public Safety Incident Dashboard • Sex Offender Map • Sex Offender Registry • Safe Passage • VINE Link • Family Service Agency • Elder Care Services • Opportunity House • D.C.F.S. • I.C.E. Victim Notification • Community Contacts, Inc. • Habitat For Humanity of DeKalb County • Oxcart OS/OW Permits • ECDOL• Report a Street Light Outage • Scam Guide • Ben Gordon Center: The Living Room • Document Library

City of Sandwich Public Safety Incident Dashboard
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SPD city-wide activity data. Please note data may be delayed up to 30 days. The previous month’s data is uploaded after the 1st day of the new month.

Sex Offender Map
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Explore the registered sex offender database for the City of Sandwich.

Sex Offender Registry
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The information on the Registry refers only to sex offenses and/or certain crimes and may not reflect the entire criminal history of a particular individual. A complete public record of Illinois criminal history can be obtained from the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. The information contained on this site does not imply listed individuals will commit a specific type of crime in the future, nor does it imply that if a future crime is committed by a listed individual what the nature of that crime may be. ISP makes no representation as to any offender’s likelihood of re-offending. Information compiled on this Registry may not be used to harass or threaten sex offenders or their families. Harassment, stalking or threats may violate Illinois criminal law.

Safe Passage
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It is the mission of Safe Passage to reduce or prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in DeKalb County. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence including crisis intervention and medical advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence, short and long-term housing for victims and their children, counseling, legal advocacy, children’s services, community education and a batterer’s intervention program. Remember, “No one deserves to be abused”!

VINE Link
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VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please note, some states have the ability to display this website in Spanish. To use the website please click on the state where you wish to search. If Spanish is available a link will be provided at the top right corner of the page. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email, text message (SMS), or TTY device when an offender’s custody status changes.

Family Service Agency
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Family Service Agency serves as an “umbrella agency” of five distinct community programs: Youth Mentoring, Children’s Advocacy Center, Center for Counseling, Community Action Program, and Senior Services. FSA organizes the efforts of many local agencies to provide the best care possible to our community. The Youth Service Agency merged with FSA in fall 2022 creating a one-stop youth and counseling center.

Elder Care Services
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Elder Care Services is your service connection for older adults and adults with disabilities. We provide service to those who are aged 60 years and older and to those who are aged 18-59 living with a disability. ECS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency contracted by the State of Illinois to provide service in DeKalb County. Often we find that help with some of life’s changes is beneficial. Our compassionate, trained, and licensed team can provide education and coordination of services to DeKalb County older and vulnerable adults, caregivers, and family members. Our services are confidential and free. If remaining in your own home is no longer an option, our team can provide education and resources to assist with the transition to a higher level of care.

Opportunity House
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Opportunity House is a non-profit community sponsored rehabilitation center serving adults with developmental disabilities in DeKalb County. For over 50 years, we’ve focused on providing quality of life for our clients, offering programs and services to meet their employment, housing and social needs. We are licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health. We offer a wide variety of programs designed to help individuals live their lives as independently as possible.

D.C.F.S.
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DCFS receives, investigates and acts upon a report of child abuse or neglect every five minutes, child sex abuse every two hours, and the death of a child by abuse or neglect every day and a half. Tens of thousands of children are safer thanks to those who call our Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-2873 (1-800-25-ABUSE) each year. Unfortunately, up to 80 percent of abuse and neglect goes unreported, and one in five Illinois children is abused before the age of 18. Working together we can ensure a safe, loving home and brighter future for every child.

I.C.E. Victim Notification
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien’s release from custody. However, victims and witnesses are required to register with ICE/HSI in order to receive notification of a criminal alien’s release.

Community Contacts, Inc.
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CCI (based in Elgin, but covers Kane and DeKalb Counties) seeks to provide utility bill assistance, weatherization and housing rehabilitation for eligible households. We do this through a variety of programs that focus on energy conservation and the affordability of local housing stock.

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County
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Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County works with local families who struggle to obtain affordable housing. Homeowners are able to partner with Habitat to build a home that provides strength, stability and independence for their family. They have a new home preservation program and always looking for support and volunteers throughout the county for projects.

Oxcart Permit System
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Oxcart provides online software to local government to simply the burdensome and manual process of highway permitting for both local officials and their customers. One of the most common uses of Oxcart is for oversize and overweight permitting in the City of Sandwich.

ECDOL – Excellent Care, Decency & Optimal Living
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ECDOL is an organization that is dedicated to seniors’ well-being. One of ECDOL’s initiatives is teaching seniors about the dangers of Fentanyl. Please click this link for the Seniors Guide to Fentanyl, a resource that provides clear explanations, practical advice, and thoughtful insights on a sensitive subject.

Report a Street Light Outage
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Have you come across a dark spot in your neighborhood? You can now self-report street light outages to Comed by entering the nearest address to the street light of concern!

Consumer Action Scam Guide
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Just say no to scams: A guide to protecting yourself from liars, cheats, and crooks!

NW Medicine Ben Gordon Center: The Living Room
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If you or a loved one is experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, mental health or substance use issues, join us in The Living Room. Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center provides this space for people to address crises as an alternative to going to an emergency department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see the website for more information.