Police Chief Michael Brickner recently announced two promotions within the police department. Officers David Smith and John Patston have been promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant. Sgt. John Patston has been with the Valparaiso Police Department...
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Valparaiso Police Department Begins Impaired Driving Crackdown
Officers working overtime to keep Hoosier roadways safe this March Beginning Friday March 4th, Valparaiso Police officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies across the Hoosier state in the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit....
Applications Being Accepted for the Citizens Police Academy
The Valparaiso Police Department is searching for community members that would like to learn more about the police department. The department’s annual Citizens’ Police Academy is currently accepting applications. The Citizens’ Police Academy is...
Officers Raising Money for G.R.E.A.T. Program
Valparaiso Police Officers Wait Tables to Raise MoneyValparaiso Police Officers will be conducting a fund raiser for the department’s Gang Resistant Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program. Currently the G.R.E.A.T. Program is taught to all...
Parking Enforcement & Warming Shelter Information
Due to the potential dangers from the predicted blizzard, the City of Valparaiso will be using Valparaiso High School’s Fieldhouse lobby as a warming shelter. The warming shelter will be available for community members needing a place to get warm...
High School Students Wanted for Jr. Police Academy
Applications Available at Police Department The Valparaiso Police Department are seeking high school students that represent good citizenship and have an interest in a law enforcement career. The department is sponsoring their annual Junior Police...
Valparaiso Police Department Honored
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...
Officer Promoted to Rank of Lieutenant
On Tuesday afternoon (11/9) Chief of Police Michael Brickner announced that Sgt. David Richardson has been promoted from the rank of Patrol Sergeant to the rank of Patrol Lieutenant. Lt. Richardson has held numerous positions within the police...
Officer Receives Award at City Council Meeting
K-9 Officer Todd Kobitz Honored at Meeting On August 22nd, 2010 Officer Todd Kobitz and other officers were provided a dispatch and description of a vehicle possibly involved in several thefts. Officer Kobitz recalled a recent encounter with an...
Thanksgiving is Just Around the Corner and So Are Increased Seat Belt, and Impaired Driving Patrols
With the holidays fast approaching, more motorists will be hitting the road. As the number of vehicles increase, so does the potential for traffic collisions on Indiana roadways. To ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely, Valparaiso...