The Valparaiso Police Department is again participating in National Night Out, which is scheduled forTuesday, August 6, 2024. National Night Out is a nationwide event, bringing communities and policetogether under positive conditions, creating an...
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Valparaiso Police Swear-in New Officer
The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of David Jolliff to day. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, with nu merous officers, civilian staff, and family present to...
Stop Arm Violation Awareness Campaign Urges Drivers to Prioritize School Bus Safety
As part of a cooperative effort with the Valparaiso Community Schools, the Valparaiso Police Department, Porter County Sheriff's Department, and the Indiana State Police will be participating in a week-long campaign to bring awareness to stop arm...
The Valparaiso Police Department is Seeking Applicants
The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants must complete the application via PoliceApp.com or at www.valparaisopolice.org. The minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity are,...
Citizens’ Police Academy Returns
The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking interested participants for the 2024 Citizens’ Police Academy. The department’s citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a Valparaiso Police...
Valparaiso Police Announce 2023 Award Winners
The Valparaiso Police would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of the 2023 Officer, Supervisor, and Investigator of the year. The awards, given annually, are voted on by the membership of the department, and awarded each December....
Valparaiso Parking Enforcement Adds New Employees
The Valparaiso Police department is proud to announce the hiring of two new Parking Enforce ment Team Members. Jessica Stacy and Madison Patrick have assumed the responsibilities as of November 16, 2023, and have begun their...
Valparaiso Police Swears-in Five New Officers
The Valparaiso Police Department has added five (5) additional police officers with the swearing-in of Brad Carlson, Austin Janik, Josh Dixon, Josh Hart, and Tony Lopez yesterday. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the ceremony within the...
Valparaiso Police Sergeant Retires
The Valparaiso Police Department is honored to announce the retirement of Sergeant Perry Stone, who has served the City of Valparaiso since January 16, 1986. Stone began his career with VPD as a “Special Officer” before being officially sworn-in...
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...