Cops For A Cure Flora is doing very well and she very much appreciates all of the support the community has shown. Her surgery is completed, the breast cancer has been removed and now she will begin chemo therapy and radiation. The battle is not...
Portage Police Department
Portage Police Department Surveys
The Portage Police Department is working with Calumet College of St. Joseph to develop a Threat Assessment of Portage. As a part of that process, Calumet College has designed 3 surveys, one for the junior high and high school students, one for...
Chief’s Email – Flora Update
I just spent a few moments with Flora Akers/Ryan and she had great news! As many of you already know, Flora is a Police Officer with our department who was diagnosed with breast cancer in March. Since then, her public safety colleagues and many of...
Poker Run and Magnetic Ribbons Support Fellow Officer
A benefit and poker run is being held for Portage Police Officer Flora Akers-Ryan, Unit 139, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The cost is $15 per bike, $5 per passenger. All vehicles are welcome! The poker run will be held June 26th,...
Chief’s Email – Cops for a Cure
Only 1 topic today, but it is one of great importance. The logo you see displayed was designed by our very own Detective Corporal Janis Regnier, she has a talent for such things and I think you will agree that she did a great job. The design and a...
Chief’s Email – Current SCAM and Facebook
SCAM- Telephone Number 876-887-3029 This one just came to my attention yesterday and I understand that several people are being contacted in the area. One of our residents had been receiving calls from a Kevin Baker who told her that she had won 1.5...
Operation: Cops For A Cure
Cops For A Cure Incorporated, a public benefit Corporation, has been established to generate financial support and public awareness for breast cancer and related research. In March of this year Officer Flora Akers of the Portage Police Department was...
Chief’s Email – Pikes Peak!
Good Evening! Last week I had the opportunity to make a drug awareness presentation at a company located in Colorado Springs. Their building happened to be located near Pike's Peak and for a first time visitor, it was an amazing thing to see. For...