About Sheriff James Mendrick
Sheriff Mendrick is a longtime resident of DuPage County and has been a member of the Sheriff’s Office for 26 years working in varying capacities including Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, Administrative Chief, K-9 Commander, and Field Training Officer.
He was elected Sheriff of DuPage County in 2018. Since his election, he has been instrumental of the implementation of numerous programs to benefit and improve the lives of the citizens of DuPage County. The Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigation Team (MERIT) was formed as a collaboration of specialized resources, expertise, and manpower. Sheriff Mendrick was instrumental in the premise and partnership with 36 law enforcement agencies. He also made the canine unit a priority doubling the number of highly trained canines and their skilled handlers to track people, find drugs, locate human remains, and detect explosives. He coordinated with many community partners to distribute thousands of meals to many of DuPage County’s older adults.
In the Correctional Facility he increased rehabilitation services to current detainees, including a Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medicated Assisted Recovery (MAR) program for those struggling with addictions. Many vocational training programs were implemented that would help prepare incarcerated individuals for successful employment upon release. These programs not only provided knowledge and skill building for those enrolled in the programs, but it also saved money in contractual services. Sheriff Mendrick has made safety and security of the Correctional Facility a priority but installing a new body scanner and is constantly investigating new technology to help eliminate any concealed contraband or weapons entering the secured facilities.
Sheriff Mendrick’s priority is to reduce crime in DuPage County by proactive policing and community involvement. He also hopes to continue to implement programs in the Correctional Facility that will provide education and skill building for individuals while incarcerated to help decrease recidivism.
The Sheriff believes that community input is essential to the operation of the Sheriff's Office. If you have a question, concern or suggestion, you may contact the Sheriff at (630) 407-2000 or send him an e-mail at sheriff@dupagesheriff.org
(630) 682-7256
https://www.dupagesheriff.org/
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