Crown Point Police Department

Last week, we wrapped our 2026 Summer Kids Camp at Bulldog Park!🌟 This camp is so special and wouldn't be possible without our officers, the City's PACE Department and our community partners.

A special thank you to Bear KompleX, Crown Point Community School Corporation, Vivid Art by Regina and Walmart Merrillville for giving this year's camp an extra dose of summer magic.💙

On Friday, our campers enjoyed meeting the Crown Point Police K9 Unit, high fives with Mayor Land, a cookout with their families and a safety walk to Azucar for ice cream!

Curious about how your kiddo can join us next year? Watch our page in late May/early June next year for information on registering for this free program.

Officer Brandon Norris, badge No. 121, was named the Indiana School Resource Officers Association-INSROA School Resource Officer of the Year for the State of Indiana!🌟

He also was named the SRO of the Year for Region 1, which includes Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties.

Ofc. Norris is the SRO at Taft Middle School. He joined CPPD in September 2022 and has become an integral part of our team. He became an SRO in 2023, embracing the role to its fullest extent. He also helps with our Summer Kids Camp and our new DARE Camp in partnership with the YMCA.

Congratulations, Ofc. Norris! We are so proud of you!🎉

Our Records Department will be closed tomorrow, June 18th. As always, walk-ins are able to use the red phone in the lobby for assistance.

Our 2026 Summer Kids Camp is officially underway!🌟 Our campers have been busy learning about our equipment, the importance of street safety and the behind-the-scenes work in the CPPD Detective Bureau.🔍

Special thanks to Bear KompleX and Vivid Art by Regina for helping our campers make groovy camp T-shirts this year!🌀

As always, we are so grateful for all the officers who participate in camp, including Ofc. Adams, Cpl. Brazil, Cpl. Halloran, Ofc. Ivezic, Ofc. Sides and the Detective Bureau. A huge shoutout goes to DARE Officer Cpl. Brad Hasse, for coordinating this year's program. We can't wait to spend the rest of the week with our campers!😎

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Suspicious Device Safely Removed from Crown Point Bank

CROWN POINT — At approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, the Crown Point Police Department responded to First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, 1531 E. South St., after a suspicious device was discovered on the property by a landscaping crew.

Officers secured the area and requested assistance from explosive detection K-9 units and the Porter County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad.

Bomb technicians determined the device was not an explosive, however, it was a device used to administer smoke. The device was safely secured and removed from the property for destruction.

There were no injuries and no immediate threat to the public.

The investigation into how the device came to be on the property remains ongoing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Crown Point Police Department at 219-663-2131 or the CPPD Tip Line at 219-663-213, ext. 265.

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Recently, CPPD received a $3,000 Spark Good local grant from our local Walmart Merrillville! This grant will help fund our popular Kids Camp at Bulldog Park and our new youth program at Camp Triangle Hills of Crossroads YMCA Association. We are proud to spark good in our community!💫

Last week, our team underwent an inspection at Bulldog Park to ensure they have the necessary equipment to protect and serve our community.🚔 Many of our officers also received awards for their bravery in the field.

Following, we held a memorial ceremony for all our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in honor of National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Take a moment today to remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. We will never forget the sacrifice they made to protect our communities.💙🖤

Every year, Chief Patrick and Mayor Land are proud to support Yolanda Coriano and MADD Indiana as they work to eliminate impaired driving and provide support to victims who have been impacted by drunk driving.

At this today’s Move with MADD Lake County Walk, Ofc. Osiecki, Badge No. 118, received an award for his commitment to stopping impaired drivers and ending drunk/drugged driving.

Congratulations, Ofc. Osiecki!🌟

Officer Malerich stopping by for a cool refreshment from some pretty cool young entrepreneurs in the 800 block of Clark St. 🫶🍋🍋

It’s time to hit the links in support of our DARE program!⛳️ Join us for this year’s outing on 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟬 at Youche Country Club. Learn more and register at birdease.com/crownpointdare