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Logansport confirms Sean Heishman as police chief, names Jason Shidler assistant chief

Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved the appointment of Sean Heishman as police chief and Jason Shidler as assistant chief during its Jan. 7 meeting; swearing-in was scheduled for the end of the session.

The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety confirmed two police leadership appointments at its Jan. 7 meeting. Chris Martin, presiding officer of the board, moved to appoint Sean Heishman as police chief and said the board would perform the swearing-in at the end of the meeting. The motion was seconded and carried with board members recorded as voting yes.

Martin then moved to appoint Jason Shidler as assistant police chief; that motion was also seconded and approved. The board did not discuss salary or contract terms in the meeting record. The meeting concluded with a note that swearing-in ceremonies would follow the session.

The appointments were presented as routine personnel actions and met with no recorded opposition. The board's formal vote was recorded on the meeting record as 'Yes' from Levi Jones and Chris Martin for both appointments. No additional background or personnel materials were introduced during the public session.