Adam Carson retired from law enforcement as a Sergeant with the Lake in the Hills Police Department in January 2026, after over 23 years of service. He was a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and Instructor and was one of only three DREs in McHenry County. The intense DRE program has increased Adam’s ability to determine whether a person is impaired, or experiencing a medical condition, as well as assess the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. He has instructed and presented to officers and citizens throughout Illinois.

Adam attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Criminal Justice and Sociology. He has been actively involved in community safety presentations for teens, women, and seniors. Since 2016, Adam has represented the Lake in the Hills Police Department at the McHenry County Substance Abuse (Awareness) Coalition. He has first-hand experience working with individuals facing substance use, abuse, and mental health challenges, and has remained committed to ensuring services are available to residents of McHenry County.

Adam remains actively involved in the community, continuing to deliver educational presentations focused on impairment recognition and public safety awareness, to schools and businesses.

Adam is also an Eagle Scout.