This morning the Valparaiso Police Department and Chief of Police Michael Brickner received an award from the Employers Support for Guard and Reserve Organization (E.S.G.R.). Karen Antink from the Employers Support for Guard and Reserve Organization presented Police Chief Michael Brickner the award.
The award was presented for the cooperation and support for Detective Lt. Tom Horn’s service to the Indiana National Guard. In 2010 Detective Horn was called to service by the Indiana National Guard. During his time of service and through his return to the department Chief Brickner and the Valparaiso Police Department has fully supported Detective Tom Horn with his service to his country. Tom is an 18 year veteran of the Indiana National Guard and a 21 year veteran of the Valparaiso Police Department.