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LaPorte County Sheriff Merit Board honors scholarship winners, reviews summer activity and staffing
Summary
The LaPorte County Sheriff's Department Merit Board approved minutes, observed a moment of silence for retired deputy Fred Hess, announced three Neil Thompson scholarship winners, reviewed summer calls and traffic increases, noted a deputy resignation with hiring underway, and adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
The LaPorte County Sheriff's Department Merit Board met Aug. 13 and approved last month’s minutes, observed a moment of silence for retired deputy Fred Hess and announced three Neil Thompson scholarship winners.
Sheriff (identified in the meeting as "Sheriff") said the department experienced a busy summer, reporting that "total calls for service for the months increased 4% from 2,277 to 2,374" and that year-to-date calls rose about 5% compared with 2024, from 14,961 to 15,655. Crash reports increased from 89 to 95 (a 7%…
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