Valparaiso Police Department

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...

The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application via PoliceApp.com; however, applications are also available at the Valparaiso Police Department and at...

Effective immediately, Sgt. E.J. Hall, has been appointed to the Captain of Support Services. Cap- tain Hall will maintain his current assignment, as he has been serving as the Commander of Sup- port Services since November 1, 2018. His duties have...

The Valparaiso Police Department maintains a CARE Program (Contact, Assistance, and Referral) year-round, with open registration for those groups who may be sensitive to extreme weather conditions, including senior citizens. Given the current...

The Valparaiso Police Department is issuing a traffic alert for the upcoming Popcorn Festival, being held on September 7, 2019. Our roadways will experience a great deal of heavy traffic throughout the day, and many roadways will be closed throughout...