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Hammond police chief to retire Sept. 18 after 38 years, board accepts recommendation
Summary
The Board accepted correspondence from Chief Jeffrey Long recommending Chief William Short's retirement effective close of business Sept. 18, 2026; the motion to approve the retirement passed by voice vote.
The Hammond City Board of Building and Safety received a letter from Chief Jeffrey Long recommending approval of Chief William Short's petition for retirement, effective at the close of business on Sept. 18, 2026. The chair read the correspondence and said, "He will be missed." The board approved the recommendation by voice vote.
No additional personnel actions or interim plans were discussed at the hearing. The board recorded the retirement and moved on to other agenda items.
