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Elkhart Merit Commission amends promotion rules after union raises double‑jeopardy concerns

Elkhart Police Merit Commission · January 26, 2026
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Summary

After a public hearing in which the Fraternal Order of Police argued parts of the proposed promotion rules would violate the department’s CBA, the Elkhart Police Merit Commission unanimously adopted amendments to its promotional rules.

The Elkhart Police Merit Commission voted unanimously to amend its promotion rules after a public hearing in which the Elkhart Fraternal Order of Police raised concerns that parts of the proposal could conflict with the collective bargaining agreement.

Jason Ray, president of the Elkhart Fraternal Order of Police, told the commission the union’s requests to participate in the rule changes "fell on deaf ears" and warned the proposal could violate the department’s current collective…

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