Police chief notifies board of resignation of Anthony Juranovich effective May 9

Hammond Police Chief William Short submitted correspondence to the Board of Public Works and Safety notifying the board of the resignation of Anthony Juranovich, effective at the close of business on May 9, 2025. The board recorded the correspondence under its routine items and the presiding official acknowledged the request; the meeting transcript shows the board members stating "I recommend approval" and "And I concur."

The public discussion did not include reasons for the resignation nor any personnel action beyond the acceptance of the resignation notice. No follow-up personnel steps or replacement plans were discussed in the recorded portion of the meeting.