Citizen's Academy session begin April 24

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Police Department is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the department’s “Citizen’s Academy’, which will be held on Thursday evenings from April 24-May 29. The evening sessions will run from 6:30– 8:30pm and will culminate with a …

Law enforcement, public must work together

So what is law enforcement in the region facing this year? Well, drugs, gangs and increased senseless violence come to mind.

Chief Becker touts department's increased interaction for reduction in crime

EAST CHICAGO | I am pleased to report the totals of both violent crime and property crime occurrences that were reported to the East Chicago Police Department in 2012 and subsequently submitted to the FBI for inclusion in their Uniform Crime Report (UCR).

Chief Becker reaches out as new East Chicago Chief

EAST CHICAGO | East Chicago Police Chief Mark Becker sends out a newsletter from time to time connecting with community members. Chief Becker has agreed to share with www.EastChicagoCommunity.com some of his insights.

The Chief's email

In my last email, I invited all who wished to obtain charitable funding to contact me and I would forward it to all in time for Christmas. Well, December 25th is fast approaching and so I wanted to get this out sooner rather than later. I have listed the 3 organizations that have asked for y…

Just Be Thankful, the Chief's email

A few weeks ago my family took a trip, to where else? --- the Mouse (Walt Disney World). November is somewhat of a slow time down there, kids are in school and the weather turns a bit as winter marches near . Seemingly it is a time that Disney uses to grant wishes to families that otherwise …

The Chief's Email

PORTAGE | I am just going through my emails after a short vacation and came upon an email from the wife of a Portage Firefighter who was kind enough to bring a rather important matter to my attention. It seems that a Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) , is set for Wednesday,…

Chief Becker: Exercise Your Right

PORTAGE | Portage Police Chief Mark Becker sends out his newsletter from in order to connect with Portage community members. Chief Becker has agreed to share his insights exclusively with www.PortageCommunity.com

The Chief's Email

For those of you who have subscribed to "The Chief's Email" for a bit, you are well aware of my inability to deal with modern technology. Born in the age of the black and white television and 8 track tapes, I have had my battles with the technology that presently line the shelves in our stor…