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Michiana hires Tyler Skopec as new officer; Brewster promoted to sergeant
Summary
Police Chief Ryan Layman introduced recruit Tyler Skopec, authorized an immediate seasonal hire/training arrangement and promoted Officer Brewster (Creo) to sergeant; council approved the hiring and classification unanimously.
Police Chief Ryan Layman told the council the department handled 38 calls in November, including one warrant arrest and one traffic accident, and that both villages agreed to promote Officer Brewster (Creo) to sergeant. Chief Layman introduced Tyler Skopec as a newly contracted officer who will begin Academy training at the end of March.
Chief Layman proposed hiring Skopec immediately as a seasonal employee working roughly 30 hours per week so he can train with Sergeant Brewster until Academy training begins; after Academy completion he is expected to become a full‑time officer. The council agreed to classify Skopec as a seasonal/training employee and unanimously approved the contractual agreement.
The council also noted the department’s staffing plans aim to maintain coverage during the training period and that Sergeant Brewster will assume training responsibilities.
