Response to Highland Park, IL Mass Killing

July 06, 2022
Sheriff's Office

Response to Highland Park, IL Mass Killing

 

Madison, WI. July 7, 2022 - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences and prayers to all who were killed, injured, or affected in the Highland Park, IL mass killing on July 4, 2022. The Dane County community will continue to extend our support as the families and their community move toward healing.

 

July 4th celebrations are an American tradition with festivities occurring in every small town and large city in this country. The senseless attack at a 4th of July Parade was an emotional attack on every community in America. 

 

Recent news stories state the person arrested for the Highland Park mass killing reportedly visited the Dane County area. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office at this point is not actively involved in the investigation.

 

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said, “Public safety is the Dane County Sheriff’s Office top priority and we will continue to work diligently with all of our state, local and federal law enforcement partners to maintain a peaceful community. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office continues to be vigilant in our patrols and thorough in our investigation as we work towards increasing public safety.”

 

For those wanting to know more about what they can do if faced with an active threat, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office continues to host free Active Assailant Preparedness Training for community organizations. To request training, or learn more about our program, visit this link https://danesheriff.com/Services/Emergency-Preparedness-Training. 

 

In addition, to keep the community informed of active threats, Dane County Emergency Management offers emergency alerts via text, email or phone. Community members can use this link to sign up:  https://em.countyofdane.com/emergency-alerts

 

The Sheriff’s Office continues to assess upcoming community events to ensure we provide an adequate law enforcement presence to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all who attend.

 

We encourage all Dane County residents and visitors to continue to be vigilant and report any suspicious or unusual activity. If you see something, say something by calling 911. Your actions might be the key to saving human lives.