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10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, PORTER! 👻🎃

Just a reminder that Trick-or-Treat hours in the Town of Porter are 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM tonight! 🍬

🚗 Drivers: Slow down, stay alert, and watch for little ghosts and goblins crossing the streets!

🍭 Parents & Trick-or-Treaters: Wear bright or reflective clothing, carry flashlights, and use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.

Let’s work together to make Halloween a fun and safe night for everyone!

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at the Porter Police Department! 🚔

10/29/2026

PSA:
Oakhill Road will be closed from Waverly Rd. to Morningside Dr. on Monday, November 02nd, 2026 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm. NIPSCO has contracted a tree trimming company to perform vegetation mitigation. Please seek an alternate route.

10/23/2026

The intersection of Beam Street and Wagner Road will be closed for several hours today-October 23- for service repairs in the area. Please seek an alternate route.

10/07/2026

NOW HIRING: PART-TIME POLICE CLERK

The Porter Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time Police Clerk to provide administrative and records coverage as needed.

💵 $22 per hour
🕒 As needed, generally during normal business hours

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Active, non-expired IDACS Full Operator certification.
• Experience with IDACS entries, administrative messaging, and related functions.
• Working knowledge and experience with P1 CAD, P1 Records, ARIES, JTAK, and INCITE.
• Proficiency with computers, records systems, and Microsoft 365.

*See Full Job Description in Comments*

Application Deadline: 10/17/2026

Apply online:

10/05/2026

NOTICE

The Porter Police Department Clerk’s Office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, for training and will reopen Wednesday, October 7, at 8:30 a.m.

Officers remain available during the closure:

• For Emergencies: Call 911
• To request an officer for a non-emergency: Call Porter County Dispatch at 219-477-3170.

09/30/2026

📞 NEED TO CONTACT PORTER POLICE?

Please use the correct number so we can get you the help you need:

🚨 EMERGENCY:

Call 911

🚔 NEED AN OFFICER FOR A NON-EMERGENCY?

Call (219)-477-3170

Porter County Dispatch handles all requests for police response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

📄 ADMINISTRATION & RECORDS:

Call (219)-926-7611

For records requests, crash reports, impound releases, and other administrative matters. Calls to (219)-926-7611 outside office hours automatically forward to County Dispatch.

Porter Police Department office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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09/23/2026

**TOWN OF PORTER POLICE DEPARTMENT**
**CERTIFIED OFFICER HIRING PROCESS**

The Town of Porter Police Department is currently accepting applications to establish a candidate hiring pool. This process is open to applicants with current Indiana law enforcement certification.

Certified applicants may qualify as lateral hires and may be exempt from the traditional testing process. Lateral hires receive promotional consideration and vacation time commensurate with their years of experience.

**Pay and Benefits**

* **Certified lateral officer base salary: $73,278.40**, excluding specialty and longevity pay.
* **Indiana 1977 Pension Fund certified salary: $86,990.00**, including longevity pay.
* 457(b) supplemental retirement plan.
* 10-hour shifts with alternating four-day weekends.
* Take-home police vehicle with off-duty use.
* Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
* Annual clothing allowance.
* Annual personal days in addition to generous vacation time.
* Specialty incentive pay.

**Specialty Training and Assignments**

Instructor opportunities include Fi****ms, EVO, Defensive Tactics, SFST, Tac-Med, STOPS, and more.

Other specialty opportunities include Accident Reconstruction, Drug Recognition Expert, Emergency Medical Responder, Breath Test Operator, Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician/Custodian, Law Enforcement Phlebotomy, and more.

**How to Apply**

Applicants must submit a resume to **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** no later than **Friday, October 30, 2026**. Additional instructions for completing the application process will be provided upon receipt of the resume.

For questions regarding this process, call **(219) 926-7611**, Monday through Friday, from **8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.**

**Minimum Requirements**

All applicants must:

* Be a citizen of the United States.
* Be at least 21 years old and younger than 40, unless already a member of the 1977 Police and Fire Pension Fund.
* Have no felony, drug, or OWI convictions and pass a background check.
* Hold a valid driver’s license and pass a driving record check.
* Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
* Be a member of, or eligible for membership in, the 1977 Police and Fire Pension Fund.

*Lateral applicants must also possess a current Indiana Tier I law enforcement certification.

09/17/2026

PSA:

Carlson's Corners near S. Mineral Springs and Wood Street is closed until further notice due to a tree that fell on power lines.

NIPSCO has been contacted.

Please avoid the area or find another route. Stay tuned to this post for further updates.

Thank you.

09/17/2026

🎓 A NEW CHAPTER FOR PORTER PD AND DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

The Porter Police Department is proud to announce that Sergeant Tawni Komisarcik has been selected to serve as the first School Resource Officer in the history of both the Porter Police Department and Discovery Charter School.

This new position was made possible through a partnership between the Town of Porter, Porter Police Department, and Discovery Charter School, with support from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Secured School Safety Grant.

Sgt. Komisarcik brings almost two
decades of experience with the Porter Police Department to this new assignment. During her career, she has served in our Patrol Division and, for more than a decade, as the Department’s Detective, investigating everything from routine criminal cases to complex and serious investigations.

Now, she begins a new chapter in her career.

As Discovery’s School Resource Officer, Sgt. Komisarcik will focus not only on school safety and security, but also on building relationships with students, staff, and families and becoming a trusted, familiar presence within the school community.

Sgt. Komisarcik will officially begin her duties at Discovery on Monday, November 2, following the completion of her SRO training and finalization of the partnership agreements.

We are proud to see one of our longtime officers take on this new responsibility, and we look forward to watching this partnership grow.

Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Tawni Komisarcik, Porter PD’s first School Resource Officer! 👏💙

Town of Porter Police Department

09/02/2026

🚨 STORM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR PORTER COUNTY RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES 🚨

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), has established a One-Stop-Shop Information Center for residents and businesses affected by the severe storm on August 11, 2026.

🤝 Multiple agencies. One location.

Those impacted by the storm will have the opportunity to meet directly with representatives from multiple local, state, and federal agencies to:

✅ Ask questions about storm-related assistance
✅ Learn about available assistance programs
✅ Get help navigating the application process
✅ Receive information on mold cleanup and vital records replacement
✅ Get guidance regarding insurance, housing, FEMA assistance, BMV needs, and more

Participating agencies include:

🔹 Indiana Department of Homeland Security
🔹 Indiana Department of Health
🔹 Indiana Housing Department
🔹 Indiana Department of Insurance
🔹 Bureau of Motor Vehicles
🔹 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
🔹 Additional agencies and organizations

📍 LOCATION:
Woodland Park – Sycamore Room
2100 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN 46368

📅 DATES & TIMES:

➡️ Wednesday, September 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
➡️ Thursday, September 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
➡️ Friday, September 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
➡️ Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

🏠 If your home, property, or business was affected by the August 11 storm, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Even if you’re unsure what assistance you may qualify for, representatives will be available to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

📲 Please share this information so we can reach as many storm-affected Porter County residents and businesses as possible.

Address

50 Francis Street
Porter, IN
46304

Telephone

+12199267611

Website

http://www.townofporter.com/index.php?page=police

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