Schererville Police Department

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAVE A SAFE & SPOOKY HALLOWEEN! 👻🎃

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids and families. Let’s make sure the only scares tonight come from the costumes! 🕸️

🚸 SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS

• Stay with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult.
• Use sidewalks and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing the street.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick and wear reflective clothing.
• Never enter a stranger’s home or approach an unfamiliar vehicle.
• Have an adult inspect candy before eating it.

🚗 SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Drive slowly and stay alert, especially in residential subdivisions.
• Put your phone away while driving and watch carefully for children.
• Keep your porch and walkways well-lit and free of obstacles.
• Secure your homes and vehicles, and keep valuables out of sight.
• If you’re celebrating with alcohol, plan for a sober ride.

🚔 EXTRA POLICE PRESENCE IN OUR SUBDIVISIONS!

Officers with the Schererville Police Department will be spending extra time patrolling our subdivisions during trick-or-treat hours to help keep our children, families, and community safe.

We ask everyone to do their part, look out for one another, and help make Halloween a fun and safe night for everyone!

REMINDER: TRICK OR TREAT HOURS ARE FROM 5PM-7PM.

10/28/2026

10/22/2026

The Schererville Police Department is now hiring for the position of part-time Animal Control Officer. Starting wage is $16.24/hour. Full job description is available at schererville.org

The purpose of this position is to enforce all town ordinances and codes relating to the registration and control of animals within Schererville, issue citations for registration and animal ordinance violations within town limits.

Some of the duties and responsibilities include: Enforces town ordinances and health codes relating to the registration and control of animals, issues citations for registration violations, cooperates with health officials and local hospitals by investigating reports of animal bites, Conducts routine patrols of Schererville for violations, Answers calls for service from citizens pertaining to animal complaints, Captures and impounds dangerous and stray animals.

Provides on call service for emergencies, Provides unwanted animals for adoption and is responsible that all others are disposed of in a humane manner, maintains records and files at the animal shelter of the animals housed there and logs all incidents concerning animal control, compiles a variety of data regarding animal control duties and prepares daily reports of activities.

Interested applicants can pick up an application at the Town Hall, 10 East Joliet St., or apply online at https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D2814434267/0.

Please contact the Schererville Police Department at 219-322-5000 with questions.

10/18/2026

*Training Alert for Monday 10/19/26*

On Monday, October 19, the Northwest Regional SWAT Team will be conducting training at the training house directly behind the Schererville Police Department, at the Schererville Community Center and at Redar Park between the hours of 8AM-10AM. Any loud noises you may hear in the area is a direct result of this training. Again, this is a preplanned training exercise and there is no threat to the public.

10/15/2026

Notice of Road Closure

Where: Cline Ave., south side of US 30
When: October 19, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Purpose: Road Improvements

Starting Monday October 19, 2026 through Friday November 20, 2026, Cline Avenue, south of US 30, will be closed to all southbound traffic coming from the US 30 intersection. Additionally, the left turn lane for westbound US 30 to northbound Cline Avenue will also be closed. The eastbound right-turn lane on US 30 will be closed as well as US 30 approaches Cline Avenue.

The purpose of this closure is to allow for the construction of a new, additional, lane of traffic on the southbound lane and reconstruction of the center median. Approximately 400 feet of roadway will be under construction.

Drivers will not be able to go south on Cline Avenue from US 30 for the duration of work.

See the detour route here: https://www.schererville.org/egov/documents/1792098076_69586.pdf. Detour route recommends drivers use Austin Avenue to navigate around the work area.

Access for local businesses will be from the Cline Avenue roundabout.

All roadwork is weather dependent.

All traffic is encouraged to plan ahead in using alternate roadways to avoid the work zone and closure areas whenever possible.

10/09/2026

Today, members of the Schererville Police Department stood with the St. John Police Department to honor and say goodbye to K9 Raider.

For more than six years, Raider faithfully served alongside his handler, Cpl. Olson, assisting officers and leaving a lasting impact on both departments. Raider assisted the Schererville Police Department numerous times, and his courage, dedication, and loyalty will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Raider. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your watch is over, but your legacy will live on forever. 💙🐾

10/04/2026

Class is full!

Thank you to everyone that reached out.

Schererville PD invites you to join us for our 2026 Citizen's Police Academy!

The academy will offer citizens an opportunity to see how their police
department works and what new technologies it has to offer. Class curriculum includes topics such as patrol functions, hand held radar training, criminal investigations, accident investigations, DUI investigations, self-defense, fi****ms, railway enforcement, and use of force issues, as well as, many other police related subjects.

Email Corporal Staley at [email protected] for registration or more information.

10/03/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

Throughout the month of October, Officers with the Schererville Police Department will be wearing pink badges and patches in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer impacts countless individuals, families, and loved ones in our community. This small gesture represents our support for those currently fighting, those who have survived, and those we remember who lost their battle.

Early detection saves lives. Let’s continue to raise awareness, support one another, and never stop fighting for a cure. 💗

We wear pink in honor of the fight, in support of survivors, and in memory of those we’ve lost. 🎀