Pence signs school safety grants, 40 other measures into law

INDIANAPOLIS | School corporations can each seek up to $50,000 in matching state funds to hire local police as school resource officers under a new law signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Small-school guys get their shot at NFL combine

INDIANAPOLIS | Armonty Bryant gets those awkward looks every time he tells someone he attends college at ECU.

Court: Define role of school resource officer

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday asked the General Assembly to clarify whether school resource officers -- off-duty police employed by schools for security and discipline purposes -- are engaged in law enforcement duties.

Restitution may soon be required for maiming, killing a police dog

INDIANAPOLIS | A criminal who injures or kills a police dog acting in the line of duty would be required to pay restitution to the dog's owner for its full value under legislation approved 97-0 by the Indiana House Tuesday.

Gary police veteran of 31 years nominated as MLK "marcher"

GARY | A veteran retired Gary police officer is grateful to be one the six nominees vying for the 2013 Drum Major Award.

Hobart police department swears in Crown Point man as newest officer

HOBART | Cody Riggle, 21, of Crown Point, was sworn in Thursday as a new police officer.

Routine traffic stop in Gary escalated to shooting when officer was assaulted, police said

GARY | A Gary man was shot in the arm after physically assaulting a Gary police officer, police said Saturday.

Police: Man posed as cop for coin deal

PORTAGE | A North Judson man thought telling a store owner he was a police officer would get him a better deal on the sale of collectible coins Friday.

Officer directing traffic at hospital treated my family rudely

This letter is for the insensitive, macho, off-duty officer directing traffic at the new Porter Regional Hospital at around 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

Lake Station man charged in home invasion and trespass

LAKE STATION | A 41-year-old Lake Station man attempted to break into a resident's home then resisted arrest, police said.

MARK KIESLING: Indiana trooper arrested on assault charge

An Indiana State Police trooper was arrested Tuesday in a case which could have automatically cost him his job, but now won't.

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Duo may have been victims of alleged con, police say

Police: Marijuana, illegal gun found in Hobart traffic stop

HOBART | Officers found a cooler with marijuana inside and a handgun in the car of a convicted felon Saturday during a traffic stop, police said.

Portage PD's Mark Monks named Indiana police officer of the year

PORTAGE | For 19 years, Mark Monks has patrolled the streets of the city.

Dozens apply for Lake Station police jobs

Lake Station | The recent extreme heat didn't deter a record number of candidates hopeful for a spot on the Police Department, Police Chief Kevin Garber said.

Disciplined Hobart officer to seek review

HOBART | The police officer recently disciplined for improperly soliciting tows while working off duty is seeking a review of action taken against him.

Hobart Board of Works advised of disciplinary action taken against police officer

HOBART | A Hobart police officer profited from improperly solicited tows while working off-duty at a local towing company and is subjected to disciplinary action, Police Chief Jeff White said.

Man charged with possession, theft of gun from police officer

LAKE STATION | A 27-year-old Gary man stole a handgun from the truck of a Lake Station police officer during a family event at Riverview Park, police said.

Purse snatch suspect evades police but leaves ID

HOBART | A 32-year-old Chicago man, suspected of snatching purses from cars in both Hobart and Portage, escaped pursuit but left his ID behind, police said.

Hobart police investigation into towing leads to cop suspensions

HOBART | Four police officers have been disciplined and city ties with a local towing company cut following an internal police investigation, Police Chief Jeff White said.