Valparaiso Police Department Participating in DEA Take-Back Day

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Police Department will be participating in the annual Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by The Drug Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.).

Public meeting set for CALEA Accreditation

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Valparaiso, former city worker reach settlement

HAMMOND | A former Valparaiso city employee settled a lawsuit against the city and Police Department relating to allegations of age discrimination, federal court records state.

Central Park Plaza to host Shakespeare, Lazer Ball among varied 2013 events

VALPARAISO | From church services and Shakespeare to Lazer Ball, the upcoming season at Central Park Plaza promises to be busy and varied.

Valpo police seek residents for citizens' academy

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Police Department is searching for residents who would like to learn more about the police department.

Former Valpo employee, city reach initial settlement

A former Valparaiso city employee has reached a verbal settlement with the city and Police Department regarding allegations of age discrimination, federal court records show.

Valpo police officers honored by Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police

INDIANAPOLIS | Two Valparaiso police officers were named 2012 Officers of the Year in a ceremony Wednesday at the annual Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Indianapolis.

Valpo seeks grant for school safety plan

VALPARAISO | The city is applying for a grant to develop a coordinated plan with other Porter County agencies to improve school safety.

Valparaiso police officers honored for actions during hostage crisis

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Police Department honored three officers for their efforts during a May 25 hostage crisis.

Man brandishing gun outside bar charged

VALPARAISO | A 35-year-old man faces two felony counts after pointing a BB gun in a threatening manner after he was tossed out of the Franklin House bar early Monday.

Valparaiso celebrates officers' dedication, service

VALPARAISO | It was a time to celebrate and also reflect on the dangers officers face every day as the city's police force gathered Wednesday morning for the department's annual inspection.

Valpo officers graduate from leadership academy

VALPARAISO | Four Valparaiso police officers were among a recent group of graduates from the Police Executive Leadership Academy.

Portage welcomes newest police officer

PORTAGE | Portage native Kyle Lerch was sworn in Thursday morning as the newest member of the city's police department.

Team VPD Raises Money for Cancer Society

Extra set of eyes watching Valpo streets

VALPARAISO | Scofflaws beware — the city's Police Department has a new tool to catch those with active warrants and stolen cars.

Officials say 911 consolidation has gone smoothly

As Lake County officials continue to debate consolidating their 18 dispatch centers down to one, Porter County has finished its first year of operations under a countywide 911 dispatch center.