Valparaiso Police Department

Photo L to R: Asst. Chief Mike DeHaven, Capt. Brian McDonald, Capt. E. Joe Hall, Ptrl. Ethan Biggs, Ptrl. Nathan Cashman, Chief Jeff Balon, Capt. Andrew McIntyre The Valparaiso Police have added two additional police officers today, with the...

The Valparaiso Police Department, in conjunction with the Valparaiso Community Schools, would like to inform the public of police trainingthat will be taking place at Heavilin Elementary School (2450 Heavilin Road) on July 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st....

The Valparaiso Police Department is again participating in National Night Out, which is scheduled for August  2, 2022. National Night Out is a national event, bringing communities and police together under positive  conditions, creating an...

Come play some bingo at The Market for Back the Blue B.I.N.G.O. Night! Over $3000 in prizes! Join us for a night of winning and fun! Tickets are $30 which includes 12 games of bingo and a dauber. All bingo proceeds from the event will benefit the...

A Statement from Chief Jeffrey A. Balon: It is with a heavy heart that I announce yet another loss to the Valparaiso Police Department (VPD) family. Sadly, on April 21, 2022, Retired Assistant Chief William “Buddy” Collins lost his life in a...

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...

Support the Valparaiso D.A.R.E. program by participating in an exciting golf outing! The Valparaiso D.A.R.E. program's success depends on the contribution of the Valpo community, to help us deliver the experience and knowledge to our children. The...

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...

Come out and play some bingo at Zao Island for Back the Blue B.I.N.G.O.! Join us for a night of winning and fun! Tickets are $25 which includes 12 games of bingo and a dauber. All bingo proceeds from the event will benefit the Valparaiso F.O.P. Lodge...

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...