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Board approves resignation and notes two police retirements
Summary
The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety approved the resignation of Officer Joseph Calkins and recorded the announced retirements of Detective Sergeants Mark Miller and Michael Nemechek, with retirement dates in October 2026.
The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety recorded personnel changes submitted by Police Chief Jeffrey Long and recommended approval of the chief’s request.
Chair read the correspondence into the record: "requesting the approval of the resignation of officer Joseph Calkins, effective the close of business on 06/21/2026," and noted retirements: "the retirement of detective sergeant Mark Miller, who has served the citizens of Hammond for more than 32 years, effective the close of business on 10/11/2026, and the retirement of detective sergeant Michael Nemechek, who has served the citizens of Hammond for more than 30 years effective the close of business on 10/18/2026." A committee member recommended approval and the Chair concurred.
The board did not discuss replacements or interim staffing during the meeting; no vote tallies were recorded in the transcript. Board staff indicated the personnel items would be processed per department procedure.
