K-9 | Emergency Response Team Members (ERT) | Records Division
The largest and most visible division in the Valparaiso Police Department is the patrol division. Currently the patrol division is supervised by Captain Michael DeHaven.
Officers are divided into four crews that work 12 hours shifts. Individual crews have immediate supervisors of Lieutenants and Sergeants. The City of Valparaiso is divided into different districts and officers are assigned to each district. When officers are assigned to particular areas of the city, it provides blanket coverage and enhances quicker response times when officers are needed throughout the city. The patrol division prides itself on providing a quick response and serving the community.
Every officer assigned to the patrol division is assigned a fully marked police car. The higher the visibility of police presence in the community, the less likely criminal activity will occur.
Captain Michael DeHavencan be contacted by e-mail at mdehaven@valpopd.com or by telephone at (219) 462-2135.
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The patrol division is divided into four crews. Two crews are assigned to the night shift and two crews are assigned to the day shift.
Patrol Crew A |
Patrol Crew B |
Patrol Crew C |
Patrol Crew D |
The Valparaiso Police Department currently utilizes three K-9’s:
Britta (Officer Jason Hamilton) |
Frida (Officer Todd Kobitz) |
All are trained in narcotic detection and tracking. Each K-9 team participates in numerous weeks of training throughout each year. Since the establishment of the program, the K-9 teams have contributed to numerous narcotic arrests and apprehension of subjects through their tracking skills.
Each K-9 is a sworn member of the police department and lives with the officer and their family. Constant attention is given to the health and care of the department’s dogs.
The Valparaiso Police Department has formed a Canine Association to help support the program. This association will play a valuable role in helping the department maintain a K-9 program. For additional information about the association, please call (219) 462-2135 or ask us online.
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By working closely with the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, officers from the Valparaiso Police Department participate on the Porter County Emergency Response Team. The team responds to multiple types of calls when the threat level to the patrol officers has elevated. The SWAT team members train on a regular basis and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed holidays and weekends
List of Fees Charged by Records |
| Crash Reports |
$10 |
| Fingerprints |
$10 |
| VIN Checks |
$5 |
| Background Check/ Criminal History from VPD Records |
$10 |
HANDGUN LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE
Requirements:
- Must live within the Valparaiso City Limits
- Must have valid and current Indiana photo identification listing current street address
- Must be 18 years of age or older
| LICENSE TYPE |
LOCAL FEE* |
STATE FEE* |
| FOUR YEAR HUNTING AND TARGET |
$10/$5 Refundable* |
$5 |
| FOUR YEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION |
$10/$5 Refundable* |
$30 |
| LIFETIME HUNTING & TARGET/
NO CURRENT LICENSE |
$50/$30 Refundable* |
$25 |
| LIFETIME HUNTING & TARGET/
CURRENT VALID LICENSE |
$40/$30 Refundable* |
$20 |
| LIFETIME PERSONAL PROTECTION/
NO CURRENT LICENSE |
$50/$30 Refundable* |
$75 |
| LIFETIME PERSONAL PROTECTION/
CURRENT VALID LICENSE |
$40/$30 Refundable* |
$60 |
| RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
| CORRECTIONS OFFICER |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
| FIREARMS DEALER |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
*A portion of the local fee is refundable if a license is not issued. The entire state fee is refundable if no license is issued.
For additional information regarding Valparaiso Police Department administration, just ask us.
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