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Elkhart Police Merit Commission approves two new patrol officers and swears them in

Elkhart Police Merit Commission · April 15, 2026
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The Elkhart Police Merit Commission voted unanimously to hire Paul Leonard and Nicholas Burton as patrol officers; the mayor administered the oath and the commission reconvened briefly for photos and congratulations.

The Elkhart Police Merit Commission voted unanimously to appoint Paul Leonard and Nicholas Burton as patrol officers and the mayor administered the oath of office to both recruits during a short ceremony following the commission’s regular meeting.

The appointments stemmed from a single personnel item presented by the chief of police, who recommended each candidate after confirming they had completed background checks, testing and interviews. Paul Leonard, introduced by the chief as a recruit…

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