The Court Security Division, governed by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, is responsible for the security of courthouse. It has screening systems, metal detectors and X-ray machines for security applications. The division also provides monitoring services in business and nonbusiness hours. The Court Security Division has duress alarms and electronic doors. It has more than 10 individuals. The sheriff's office serves a population of more than 183,433 individuals. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office s crime scene unit offers a range of fingerprinting, photography, arson investigation and blood spatter services. The office additionally provides the Violence, Education, & Gang Awareness program.
The George Washington Carver Community Center remains a vibrant hub in the heart of our city, enhancing the quality of life for all residents. This revitalized center in Peoria, IL now features an expanded performing arts center, additional multi-purpose rooms, a modern game and social activity space, a young adult media and cultural center, and a new community health education and wellness room. With a vision to be a dynamic hub for personal and community growth, the center continues to attract individuals of all ages, fostering recreational, educational, health, social, and civic engagement.
