Valparaiso Police Department

The Valparaiso Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Jason Wray to Sergeant, effective January 1, 2025. Wray is a three-year veteran with our department; however, he had served in law enforcement with Purdue University Northwest for...

On October 24, 2024, the Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department joined together to honor members of their respective agencies for selfless acts of bravery, heroism, and dedication stemming from the April 25, 2024,...

The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern...

The Valparaiso Police Department has added two new officers with the swearing-in of Jack Hudgens and Austin Arias today. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, with numerous officers, civilian staff, and...

The Valparaiso Police Department has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the gold standard in policing worldwide. “Achieving reaccreditation is no small feat and...

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, applicant:...

The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting interest for part-time crossing guard positions, with several openings currently available. The part-time position could lead to a full-time assignment if so desired, and when available. The assignment is...

The Valparaiso Police Department will see three promoted and two others laterally transferred from within their ranks on July 1, 2024The movement will include the promotion of Joe Cowser to Lieutenant, as well as the promotions of John Cordova and...

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...

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...