Michigan City's fire and police chiefs presented monthly public‑safety reports at the Nov. 4 Common Council meeting and highlighted community outreach efforts.

Fire Chief reported 449 calls in October, including 15 fires and 322 medical responses. "Out of those 322 medical calls, we used Narcan 8 times in October," the chief said. He described community outreach events, including an open house and a volunteer effort coordinated with other departments and the American Red Cross that put smoke detectors into approximately 56 homes in the Eastport neighborhood.

The fire chief and council members discussed expanding distribution of dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors; the chief said donations and partner organizations such as the O'Brien Wishing Tree Foundation sometimes supply detectors and the department installs detectors when residents cannot.

Police Chief Steve Forkert said the department responded to 3,183 calls for service in October and recorded 155 arrests (146 adults, 9 juveniles). He announced an application window and a testing date for police recruits (applications through Nov. 13; testing Nov. 15) and said the Citizens Police Academy is in its fourth week with roughly 35 participants. The department conducted a multijurisdictional active‑shooter drill at Michigan City High School over fall break, which he described as "highly successful."

Forkert said the department is increasing visible patrols in the Franklin Square area and reviving foot patrols to build relationships with business owners and residents. Council members asked for written, district‑level reports of calls (including "shots fired" per district) in future months.

No formal actions were taken; both chiefs provided informational reports and council members thanked staff for outreach efforts.