The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort this April to deter distracted driving. "Distractions behind the wheel can have...
La Porte Police Department
Recent Department Promotions and Movement at the La Porte Police Department
With the recent retirement of Chief Tom Owens the department has had some movement in three vital administration positions. Assistant Chief Julie Smith was officially appointed to the position of Chief of Police. Sergeant Brett Airy was officially...
LaPorte Police Department Issues 5 Traffic Citations, 1 Arrest During Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Over a 25-day period, the La Porte Police Department issued 5 traffic citations and made 1 arrest as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization. About 230 Indiana law-enforcement agencies joined thousands nationwide to increase...
La Porte Police Department Operation SAVE Announcement
The La Porte City Police Department conducted 23 School Bus Safety patrols from August 14th through September 13th. Officers worked 70.75 hours of extra patrols under the Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) grant from the Indiana Criminal...
Fourth of July Parade Arrangements
We would like to make the public aware of our arrangements for the Fourth of July Parade this year in terms of traffic and parking restrictions. Traffic will be diverted off of State Road 2 (Lincolnway) beginning at 8:30 AM on the Fourth of July. No...
La Porte Police Department Continues Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Partnership
The La Porte Police Department is pleased to announce we will continue our commitment to traffic safety in the City of La Porte for 2015 through our partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. La Porte is receiving a $21,150 grant for...