In 2021 the Valparaiso Police Department and the Valparaiso Community Schools initiated the D.A.R.E program. The Valparaiso D.A.R.E. program was revamped in 2009, with an evidence-based prevention curriculum based on Socio-Emotional Learning …
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The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of Jonathan Hazen today. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall. Chief Balon, with numerous officers and civil- ian staff, joined several …
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The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the arrival of K9 Keno, assigned to Lt. Jerame Simpson, to the department. K9 Keno is an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd, who was purchased with funds obtained from the Porter County Substance Abuse Council …
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The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application via PoliceApp.com; however, applications are also available at the Valparaiso Police Department and at …
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Effective immediately, Sgt. E.J. Hall, has been appointed to the Captain of Support Services. Cap- tain Hall will maintain his current assignment, as he has been serving as the Commander of Sup- port Services since November 1, 2018. His duties have included …
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The Valparaiso Police Department maintains a CARE Program (Contact, Assistance, and Referral) year-round, with open registration for those groups who may be sensitive to extreme weather conditions, including senior citizens. Given the current climate, and …
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The Valparaiso Police Department is issuing a traffic alert for the upcoming Popcorn Festival, being held on September 7, 2019. Our roadways will experience a great deal of heavy traffic throughout the day, and many roadways will be closed throughout the …
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The Valparaiso Police Department would like to announce the retirement of Patrolman Ronald Chapman and Patrolman Michael Cairns, effective July 31, 2019. Ronald Chapman has served the City of Valparaiso for over 22 years, accepting his first appointment on …
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On April 27, 2019, Valparaiso Police Chief Jeffrey Balon was honored by the Northwest Indiana African American Alliance, Inc., along with Gladys Allen, Alvin Shields, and Edwina Shields. The three were recognized for their efforts in the Valparaiso Community …
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The Valparaiso Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Miller to the rank of Patrol Sergeant, effective May 1, 2019. Ryan Miller is a 14 –year veteran of the department, working within the Patrol Division for a majority of his career …
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