Richland County Sheriff's Office

09/02/2026

🛑 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY — IT’S THE LAW! 🛑

When the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out, STOP. A few seconds of your time could protect a child’s life.

As shown in the graphic, drivers need to know when they are required to stop and never attempt to pass a stopped school bus while children are loading or unloading.

🚔 Law enforcement will be watching for and enforcing school bus stop-arm violations. Drivers who choose to ignore a school bus stop arm can expect to be cited and face the applicable fines and penalties.

Our students deserve to get to school and back home safely every single day.

🚌 See the red lights. See the stop arm. STOP.
👧👦 Keep our children safe. Obey the law.

08/20/2026

The Richland County Sheriff's Office has posted several items up for public auction on GovDeals. You can use the following link to view the items.

08/19/2026

We want to send a thank you to Ironsides Bar and every one that participated in the fundraiser they held for our Shop with a hometown hero program!

08/17/2026

Update: US 50 is back open to traffic.

Original: The Clay County Sheriff's Office has notified us that US 50 will be closed at Big Four Road for an indefinite period of time for a traffic crash investigation. The intersection itself is closed, and no vehicles traveling on US 50 will be able to access Big Four Road. Please plan on taking other routes of travel if needing to travel west on US 50.

08/04/2026

There will be an increased presence of emergency vehicles around the Richland County High School for this joint training. This is just a training and there is no cause for alarm.

Richland County Law Enforcement Training will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at RCHS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be several police and response vehicles in the area for the training. The RCHS main office and Student Services office will be closed for the day. Students, parents, staff, and community members are asked to keep the area clear for training purposes.

08/01/2026

Richland County Law Enforcement Training will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at RCHS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be several police and response vehicles in the area for the training. The RCHS main office and Student Services office will be closed for the day. Students, parents, staff, and community members are asked to keep the area clear for training purposes.

07/20/2026

🍿 Popcorn for a Purpose! 💙💛 🍿 One Bag Can Make a Difference!

Illinois Sheriffs are joining forces to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois!
When you purchase Double Good popcorn from our fundraiser, you're doing more than enjoying a great snack—you’re helping empower athletes with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals through Special Olympics Illinois.

Every order supports programs that build confidence, friendships, leadership, and lifelong memories.

Thank you for helping us make an impact, one bag of popcorn at a time!

💙 Shop. Share. Support. SHOP NOW: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/36ammn07

# LawEnforcementTorchRun

07/18/2026

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is part of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Double Good Fundraiser, raising funds for the IL Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to increase awareness for Special Olympic Athletes.

07/07/2026

NOTICE!! We will be conducting an additional test of the tornado sirens for Richland County at 10:45am. This is just a test.

06/10/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING – PART-TIME CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 🚔

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Correctional Officers, with the potential for full-time employment opportunities in the future.

💰 Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

Applications are available:
✅ 24/7 at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office
✅ Online through the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App

If you’re looking for an opportunity to serve your community and join a professional team, we encourage you to apply today.

For more information, contact Lt. Ryan Singer at:
📧 [email protected]

Richland County Sheriff’s Office
103 W. Main Street
Olney, Illinois