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Valparaiso Police Department Promotes Sergeant

Valparaiso Police Department Promotes Sergeant

The Valparaiso Police Department is honored to announce the promotion of Ben Teufel to Patrol Sergeant. Teufel is a 6-year veteran of law enforcement, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2008-2017 as a 3rd Class Petty Officer/Maritime Enforcement Specialist, prior to joining VPD.

Teufel has further performed as a Field Training Officer, Emergency Medical Responder, Firearms Instructor, and as part of the Porter County Highway Interdiction Team during his career. He is a 2008 graduate of Metamora Township High School (IL) and attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as part of his military instruction.

Congratulations to Sergeant Teufel!