How to Subscribe to Winnebago County Sheriff's 'Notify Me' Alerts

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office offers a

Trying to stay on top of Sheriff's Office announcements while supporting someone in custody? These notifications can take some pressure off. Instead of wondering whether something changed or new information was posted, you'll get updates as they're shared.

Start by subscribing to the Sheriff's Office updates list that covers

1. Start on the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office “News & Updates” area - this is where you’ll see the “Stay connected!” message inviting you to subscribe to Notify Me for community news and happenings.
2. Look for the “Notify Me” subscribe option - choose it to open the county’s subscription area where you can pick what you want to receive.
3. Find the county “Alert Center” / subscription list page - this is where county lists are organized, including the County Alert item used for alerts shown on the homepage or across all pages.
4. Select the lists you actually want - prioritize Sheriff’s Office news/updates and any Alert Center items you want to follow.
5. Save/confirm your subscription - finish the signup so your choices are recorded and you can start receiving updates.

• ✓ Choose Sheriff’s Office “news”/updates lists first, since Notify Me is meant for community news and happenings.
• ✓ Add the county’s Alert Center options (including County Alert) if you want alerts that show up across the county site.
• ✓ Subscribe only to categories you’ll read; too many alerts can make it easier to miss the ones you care about.
• ✓ If you have more than one email address or phone, pick the one you check most often so you don’t lose track of messages.

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1. Go back to the same Notify Me area you used to subscribe - use the Sheriff’s Office “News & Updates” section as your starting point and follow the subscribe prompt again.
2. Check whether your selected lists are shown as active - many subscription tools show what you’re currently signed up for once you’re back in the subscription area.
3. Watch for any confirmation message you may have received - depending on how the county has the service set up, you may get a confirmation step after subscribing.
4. If you’re not seeing updates, re-select your lists and save again - a quick re-save can help if you’re unsure whether your choices went through.

Want to double-check what's happening on the county site? Look at the Alert Center area. The County Alert item displays notifications on the homepage or across all pages, so it's a quick way to see active alerts - and decide if those are the kinds of updates you want delivered to your inbox.