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Merrillville welcomes four new police officers in swearing-in ceremony

Town Council of Merrillville · July 14, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Costa Noussos introduced four new officers and the clerk/treasurer administered the oath; the council and community welcomed the officers as they begin service to Merrillville.

Police Chief Costa Noussos introduced and the clerk/treasurer administered the oath to four new officers during the Merrillville Town Council meeting on July 14.

The chief described each officer's background before the oath: Daniel Carl Seal (military service and federal contracting), Christopher (introduced with biographical notes), Brandon (education and technical training) and Javier/Abel Chavez (military service and community experience). Clerk/Treasurer Mr. January administered the oath, and Chief Noussos congratulated the new officers and welcomed them to the Merrillville Police Department.

The council and audience offered their congratulations and the chief closed the short ceremony, noting the department's expectation that the officers will serve with honor and integrity.

No disciplinary or personnel controversies were raised during the ceremony; the swearing-in concluded the scheduled ceremonial portion of the meeting.