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Brownsburg police commission accepts resignation, approves promotions, recruitment plans and minor policy revisions
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners accepted a civilian crime‑scene investigator resignation, approved merit promotions and three recruitment tracks (certified, lateral, non‑experienced), and adopted minor revisions to the crisis negotiation and firearms proficiency policies; commissioners also presented two medals of bravery and noted a March 16 rezoning meeting for a proposed training facility.
The Brownsburg Board of Police Commissioners on March 10 accepted a civilian resignation, approved several personnel actions and voted to adopt recruitment plans and minor policy changes.
The commission voted to accept a resignation dated Feb. 12, 2026 from crime‑scene investigator Todd Knowles with a last day of Feb. 27. Commissioner Thornberry read the letter and the commission moved, seconded and approved acceptance of the resignation.
Chief Joseph A. Grimes recommended merit promotions to maintain the enforcement unit’s structure, naming Corporal David Sheddrow for promotion to sergeant and Officer Brad Carr for promotion to corporal; the commission approved the recommended promotions and performed pinning ceremonies.
Commissioners also approved three recruitment plans—certified, lateral and non‑experienced—after the chief explained the differences. That motion passed on a voice vote.
The commission reviewed minor edits to the crisis negotiation unit policy and the firearms training and proficiency policy. Assistant Chief Andrew Watts said the changes were minimal and intended to align written policy with current practice (for example, adjusting firearms proficiency from quarterly to biannual frequency). The commission moved and approved both policy revisions.
Commissioner Cooper introduced Medal of Bravery nominations for Officer Eustace Malagan and Corporal David Kelling, describing their actions at a September line‑of‑duty response in which both officers entered a smoke‑filled residence using breathing apparatus to locate a resident and preserve evidence; the commission approved the chief’s nomination and presented medals.
The chief also told commissioners the town has secured property for a police training facility and that a rezoning meeting is scheduled at Town Hall on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. He said design work is in final preparations and the department hopes to break ground in November with phase one usable by late 2027.
A donation report noted David and Laura Dixon made a gift on Feb. 27 for employee appreciation. The commission adjourned after hearing no public comment.
Votes recorded during the meeting were voice votes and the meeting record notes motions carried on multiple items; specific tallies were recorded for the initial agenda approval (noted as “Motion carries 4 0”).
