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Elkhart Police Merit Commission sets two-day hearing for Sgt. Michael Van Schaik; receives patrolman status notices

Elkhart Police Merit Commission · October 30, 2025
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Summary

The Elkhart Police Merit Commission voted to untable charges and formally adopt a charging letter that schedules a two-day disciplinary hearing for Sergeant Michael Van Schaik on Oct. 23–24, beginning at 9 a.m., the commission recorded during its meeting.

The Elkhart Police Merit Commission voted to untable charges and formally adopt a charging letter that schedules a two-day disciplinary hearing for Sergeant Michael Van Schaik on Oct. 23–24, beginning at 9 a.m., the commission recorded during its meeting. The motion to set the hearing passed 4-0.

The charging letter was filed by the chief on Sept. 26 and includes the notice of charges, tentative hearing dates and a statement of rights provided to Sergeant Van Schaik, Assistant Chief Andy Whitmire told the…

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