Chesterton Police School Resource Officers

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Last week, Chesterton High School SRO Sgt. Chris Swickard brought in one of CPD’s finest, Cpl. Ryan Miller, to guest instruct in his Intro to LE & 1st Responders class about the use of drones.

The students learned about drone technology and its use by first responders for various tasks, such as locating missing or fleeing persons, searching buildings, investigating serious traffic crashes, and recording police training sessions like fi****ms and vehicle operations.

This was Cpl. Miller's first time presenting to students about drone use. After a few ice-breaking jokes (which the students loved), he delivered his presentation like a seasoned pro. Following the classroom session, students went outside for a drone demonstration, where Cpl. Miller showcased both regular and thermal cameras.

Sgt. Swickard has been teaching the Intro to Law Enforcement & 1st Responders course for 4 years, bringing in guest instructors to cover topics like search and rescue, investigations, and emergency medical services. The course aims to provide students with insights into the professions of police, fire, and EMS, especially for those considering careers in these fields. Sgt. Swickard is the only SRO in Porter County teaching a credited course at the high school level.

Thank you, Sgt. Swickard and Cpl. Miller, for being positive role models for the Duneland Community!

Valparaiso Police Department Officers Lt. Kostelnik and Sgt. Cowser along with their K9’s Kaiser and Marko came to Sgt. Swickard’s Introduction to Public Safety class yesterday. The students thoroughly enjoyed the presentation!!

The students in Sgt. Swickard’s introduction to Public Safety class were very interested with Sgt. Eric Lisoski’s presentation today. Sgt. Lisoski presentation was about the Chesterton Police Department taser program and when a taser can lawfully be used. Unfortunately, Sgt. Swickard was not willing to be a test subject to show the students how effective a taser can be to subdue a suspect. Maybe next time!

The es**rt planned for Friday morning has been canceled. The basketball team has an IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.) event that they must attend, therefore they must leave by 6:50 AM. Fans are invited to see the team off at Chesterton High School Friday morning before their 6:50 AM departure.

Duneland School Corporation
Chesterton Police Department

We are 30 minutes from Indian Boundary and SR 49.

We are es**rting the Chesterton High School Semi-State Champion Boys Basketball Team home. Once we arrive in town the route will be S.R. 49 to Indian Boundary to Calumet to Broadway to 8th Street to Porter Ave. to 11th Street to CHS. We will give an update when we are 30 minutes from town.

Chesterton Police Department Chief of Police Richardson along with Sgt. Copollo spent time speaking with Sgt. Swickard’s Intoduction to Public Safety class today about general policing tactics. The students had many great questions for both officers.

Officer Joe and Officer Shauna loved every minute of 100th Days at Brummitt Elementary School today! They helped the kids find fingerprints for part of the 100th Day project.

Thank you Duneland School Corporation for the opportunity to part of helping students succeed! We love working with the students and staff!

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is this Sunday, January 9. This national day was established as an opportunity to thank and show support to law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and service to their communities. Please join us in recognizing and thanking these Chesterton Police Department officers who serve as school resource officers in the Duneland Schools.

Lt. Joe Christian - Duneland Elementary/Intermediate Schools
Cpl. Jacob Ray - Chesterton Middle School
Sgt. Chris Swickard - Chesterton High School