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Board approves a package of police reassignments and promotions effective May 7–12
Summary
Chief Jeffrey Long submitted multiple transfers and promotions across patrol, investigations, and specialty-pay categories; the Board of Works approved reassignments and promotions effective May 7–12, 2026, by voice vote.
The Hammond City Board of Works approved a package of police personnel actions submitted by Chief Jeffrey Long, including transfers, rank promotions and changes in specialty pay, all effective in early May 2026.
The chief’s list moved Captain Bonner from Patrol to Administration and reassigned Lieutenants Mark Darb and Kelly Mickey between Criminal Investigations and Community Affairs. Several master sergeants and sergeants received promotions, with corresponding specialty-pay adjustments. The board recorded effective dates of May 7 and May 12, 2026, for the changes.
Examples cited by staff included Master Sergeant Scott Denny and Master Sergeant Walter Peterson promoted to lieutenant and relinquishing master sergeant specialty pay, and Sergeant Jason Schaff Buck promoted to captain. Officers Diego Diaz, Michael Gallardo, Christian Luna, and Christian Vasquez were approved to receive Spanish-speaking specialty pay effective May 7, 2026.
The board approved the personnel package by voice vote after brief acknowledgement from members. No member requested further discussion on the personnel items.
