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LaPorte County sheriff reports rise in calls, announces K-9 donation and warns residents about scams
Summary
The LaPorte County sheriff reported a month-to-month rise in calls for service and several departmental updates Feb. 11, including a donated single-purpose drug K-9, near-term handgun transition, scholarship funding details and a caution about a $90,000 Green Dot gift-card scam.
The LaPorte County sheriff told the county’s Sheriff Merit Commission on Feb. 11 that calls for service rose from 1,789 in December to 1,949 in January — a 9% month-to-month increase — putting the department about 4% ahead of last year so far.
The sheriff said crash reports decreased while traffic stops rose, attributing changes largely to winter weather patterns and subsequent road conditions. He told the commission the department’s annual report is nearly complete and expected for review at next month’s meeting.
The sheriff also reviewed training and personnel updates, saying deputies recently completed state-mandated…
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