Logansport police accept resignation of officer and promote four detectives to corporal

The Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a resignation and approved promotions in the police department at Wednesday’s meeting. Police Chief Heishman read a letter from Officer Cody Scott in which Scott wrote that after more than nine years with the department he had decided to resign; the letter requested resignation effective at the close of business on Sept. 24, 2025. The board voted to accept the resignation. Chief Heishman also asked the board to promote four detectives to the rank of corporal to align rank with pay: Detective Dylan Flood, Detective Jason Rosie, Detective Christopher Rosie and Detective Mark Van Horn. The request said the detectives already were paid at the corporal salary rate and asked that rank reflect pay; the board approved the promotions effective the meeting date, Sept. 24, 2025. Discussion: Chief Heishman read the resignation and the promotion request and characterized the personnel moves as standard departmental business. Decision: the board accepted the resignation and approved the promotions by voice vote. Why this matters: Resignations and promotions affect department staffing and rank structure and may have operational impacts on scheduling and supervisory responsibility. Next steps: Personnel actions will be reflected in departmental rosters and payroll records.