PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2014
“A CITY OF HOPE AND PROGRESS”
Anthony Copeland Mayor
EAST CHICAGO TO SWEAR IN 9 NEW OFFICERS
Mark J. Becker, Chief of Police, East Chicago, Indiana Police Department, today released the following information:
In our continued effort to maintain the safety for all who visit, work and/or reside in our city, I am pleased to announce the hiring of 9 new police officers, which will bring our staffing level to 99 officers. The new recruits will attend the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Hobart, Indiana in late July of this year, with graduation in November.
These additional officers are evidence of our continued commitment to increase our presence in our neighborhoods and business corridors. I look forward to the additional resources, which will allow us to continue with our aggressive community outreach program, maintain our efforts via the East Chicago and the Region STOP Team and allow us to pursue innovative approaches as to dealing with public safety concerns.
In 2013 the city recorded its lowest crime totals in over 18 years, according to reports published by the FBI through their Uniform Crime Report (UCR). I am proud of the efforts of the men and women of this department and the successes they have attained. While we take great satisfaction and pride in those successes, we know there is more work ahead. These additional officers will enhance our efforts as deal with the goals and objectives which we have set for ourselves when it comes to facing the challenges regarding public safety.
The officers will be sworn in by Mayor Anthony Copeland on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 1:00pm in the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend.
