Posted on July 20, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher informed town council members about buyback special being offered by the Glock fire-arms company.
She noted that North Judson police officers currently carry 357s and they’re about 20-year-old models. Marshal Fisher stated that the NJPD could trade in their old guns and the company would provide the force with 9mm guns, equipped with night site, for a discounted price of $110 each.
She noted that in addition to the new guns being able to fit in their existing holsters, the ammunition that 9mm guns require would cost about half the price of what they use in their current guns.
Council President Wendy Hoppe asked if Glock would include the old ammunition in their buyback. Fisher said she’s still in the process of researching what exactly the opportunity entails but she thinks that option would be available.
No official actions were taken but Fisher said she will continue to keep the town council members posted with any additional information she gathers.
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Friday, July 20, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
North Judson Town Marshal Completes Chief School, K9 Officer Nears End of Training
Posted on April 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher alerted town council members that she recently completed chief school through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
During her report Monday night, she told council members that she completed the schooling last week and was able to get some valuable information that will be beneficial to the department and town.
On a related note, she also mentioned that Officer Rico Simpson and his K9 Partner Jimy are in their final week of training at Vohne Liche Kennels. Simpson came in during Fisher’s report and provided a few details about his new K9 partner. He informed the council that Jimy is a 3-year-old German Sheppard originally from Brazil. He added that Jimy takes commands in Dutch.
He said that during the last week of training, no new information will be introduced and instead, they will be reviewing what has been covered over the past 5 weeks.
After the meeting, the council and audience members had a chance to visit with Officer Rico and police dog Jimy and to check out the completed K9 vehicle as well.
Marshal Fisher said K9 Officer Simpson’s first shift back on patrol will be Sunday evening. She added that at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 9th, NJPD will be at North Judson-San Pierre High School presenting a public demonstration with Officer Simpson and K9 Jimy.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher alerted town council members that she recently completed chief school through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
During her report Monday night, she told council members that she completed the schooling last week and was able to get some valuable information that will be beneficial to the department and town.
On a related note, she also mentioned that Officer Rico Simpson and his K9 Partner Jimy are in their final week of training at Vohne Liche Kennels. Simpson came in during Fisher’s report and provided a few details about his new K9 partner. He informed the council that Jimy is a 3-year-old German Sheppard originally from Brazil. He added that Jimy takes commands in Dutch.
Officer Rico Simpson, K9 Jimy & Town Marshal Kelly Fisher
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack
He said that during the last week of training, no new information will be introduced and instead, they will be reviewing what has been covered over the past 5 weeks.
After the meeting, the council and audience members had a chance to visit with Officer Rico and police dog Jimy and to check out the completed K9 vehicle as well.
K9 Vehicle
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack
Marshal Fisher said K9 Officer Simpson’s first shift back on patrol will be Sunday evening. She added that at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 9th, NJPD will be at North Judson-San Pierre High School presenting a public demonstration with Officer Simpson and K9 Jimy.
Councilman James Young, Officer Rico Simpson, Town Marshall Kelly Fisher,
Council President Wendy Hoppe & K9 Jimy
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohack
Thursday, February 1, 2018
NJ Town Council Members Invited to Attend K9 Pick-Up at Vohne Liche Kennels
Posted on February 1, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
On Monday night, North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher invited council members to tag along with NPJD as they venture to Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana on Tuesday, February 20th.
Marshal Fisher mentioned that Officer Rico Simpson will have over 300 dogs to choose from. The chosen animal will then go home with Officer Simpson for a week in order for them to bond and get familiarized.
After the week is complete, Simpson will attend six weeks worth of training, five days a week at the Vohne Liche facility. Fisher said the officer will be commuting back and forth rather than staying down in the area for the full six weeks.
The K9 vehicle was picked up yesterday and Fisher said it will be equipped and operable in time for the dog’s arrival.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
On Monday night, North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher invited council members to tag along with NPJD as they venture to Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana on Tuesday, February 20th.
Marshal Fisher mentioned that Officer Rico Simpson will have over 300 dogs to choose from. The chosen animal will then go home with Officer Simpson for a week in order for them to bond and get familiarized.
After the week is complete, Simpson will attend six weeks worth of training, five days a week at the Vohne Liche facility. Fisher said the officer will be commuting back and forth rather than staying down in the area for the full six weeks.
The K9 vehicle was picked up yesterday and Fisher said it will be equipped and operable in time for the dog’s arrival.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
North Judson Town Marshal Proposes K9 Vehicle Purchase
Posted on January 18, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher presented town council members with a few different options for police vehicles when they met Monday night.
Fisher told them that she’s been seeking a vehicle that can be utilized by Officer Rico Simpson once the K9 is obtained from Vohne Liche Kennels.
She explained that $10,000 is currently set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. However, she presented members with a proposal to utilize that money for a K9 vehicle instead.
Fisher said, “If we can hand Rico’s car down to the ordinance officer and then maybe if we could use that $10,000 plus maybe another 5 out of our donations to buy him an SUV.”
She mentioned that if their current part-time K9 officer chooses not to continue his contract in February, the new K9 SUV could replace the part-time vehicle on the insurance. If that were to happen, the cost of insurance would not be impacted.
She showed members a few different used SUV options, one of which was fully equipped. She explained that if they went with any of the others, the only necessary attachments that would need to be purchased would be the NJPD Decals, a heat sensor and a door popper.
Other additions such as lights, mounts and the dog kennel are already available through the police department. She stated that equipping a car from scratch costs around $8,000, so re-using some of the features they already have will save them a lot of money.
Fisher added that Simon’s Speed Shop offered to install the kennel and the necessary internal features in whichever vehicle is selected.
Council members asked Fisher to select the vehicle she wants to go with and write out all of the things that would need to be added. They said they would officially consider her recommendation at the next town council meeting.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher presented town council members with a few different options for police vehicles when they met Monday night.
Fisher told them that she’s been seeking a vehicle that can be utilized by Officer Rico Simpson once the K9 is obtained from Vohne Liche Kennels.
She explained that $10,000 is currently set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. However, she presented members with a proposal to utilize that money for a K9 vehicle instead.
Fisher said, “If we can hand Rico’s car down to the ordinance officer and then maybe if we could use that $10,000 plus maybe another 5 out of our donations to buy him an SUV.”
She mentioned that if their current part-time K9 officer chooses not to continue his contract in February, the new K9 SUV could replace the part-time vehicle on the insurance. If that were to happen, the cost of insurance would not be impacted.
She showed members a few different used SUV options, one of which was fully equipped. She explained that if they went with any of the others, the only necessary attachments that would need to be purchased would be the NJPD Decals, a heat sensor and a door popper.
Other additions such as lights, mounts and the dog kennel are already available through the police department. She stated that equipping a car from scratch costs around $8,000, so re-using some of the features they already have will save them a lot of money.
Fisher added that Simon’s Speed Shop offered to install the kennel and the necessary internal features in whichever vehicle is selected.
Council members asked Fisher to select the vehicle she wants to go with and write out all of the things that would need to be added. They said they would officially consider her recommendation at the next town council meeting.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
North Judson Town Marshal Proposes Changing Unused Board Room into Training Site
Posted on January 4, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher came before town council members on Tuesday, seeking permission to turn the police station’s board room into a training site.
Marshal Fisher explained that she hasn’t seen the room utilized for meetings in quite some time. She mentioned that many officers have various instructor qualifications so that unused space is holding some untapped potential.
Fisher said, “We could open it up to host classes and bring some money in for the police department, kind of broaden our training.”
She also suggested making some upgrades to the carpets which date back to the 1990s. Council woman Jane Ellen Felchuck suggested looking into flooring options other than carpeting to cut costs. Fisher said she’s been looking into multiple companies to find the most inexpensive option. She also said they could save money on labor by having police officers complete the renovation work.
Council members seemed to be on board with the idea but certain members expressed concerns, stating that they believed the space is still utilized for Park Board meetings. They encouraged Fisher to contact Park Board officials, and clear it with them before the council makes an official decision on the changes.
Fisher assured members that even if the area was transformed into a training site, it wouldn’t be changed drastically so they could still make it available to individuals who need to use it for meetings. However, Fisher said she will check with the Park Board representatives and report back to the council at the next town council meeting.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher came before town council members on Tuesday, seeking permission to turn the police station’s board room into a training site.
Marshal Fisher explained that she hasn’t seen the room utilized for meetings in quite some time. She mentioned that many officers have various instructor qualifications so that unused space is holding some untapped potential.
Fisher said, “We could open it up to host classes and bring some money in for the police department, kind of broaden our training.”
She also suggested making some upgrades to the carpets which date back to the 1990s. Council woman Jane Ellen Felchuck suggested looking into flooring options other than carpeting to cut costs. Fisher said she’s been looking into multiple companies to find the most inexpensive option. She also said they could save money on labor by having police officers complete the renovation work.
Council members seemed to be on board with the idea but certain members expressed concerns, stating that they believed the space is still utilized for Park Board meetings. They encouraged Fisher to contact Park Board officials, and clear it with them before the council makes an official decision on the changes.
Fisher assured members that even if the area was transformed into a training site, it wouldn’t be changed drastically so they could still make it available to individuals who need to use it for meetings. However, Fisher said she will check with the Park Board representatives and report back to the council at the next town council meeting.
Monday, May 8, 2017
North Judson Council Schedules Hearing for Town Marshal Termination Appeal
Posted on May 8, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson’s recently-fired town marshal John Ramos will have to wait a bit longer to learn the outcome of his appeal. Ramos was fired by the town council on April 21. He’s since filed paperwork appealing his termination.
The North Judson Town Council will conduct a formal hearing during an executive session on Thursday, May 25, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. That’s a week later than originally planned, but still within the required 30 days following the filing.
Collins said as of last week, Officer Frank Thomas was running the police department, with Officer Joe Budner on surgery leave. Officer Rico Simpson remains on duty. Collins says part-time officers are assisting Thomas and Simpson.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson’s recently-fired town marshal John Ramos will have to wait a bit longer to learn the outcome of his appeal. Ramos was fired by the town council on April 21. He’s since filed paperwork appealing his termination.
The North Judson Town Council will conduct a formal hearing during an executive session on Thursday, May 25, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. That’s a week later than originally planned, but still within the required 30 days following the filing.
Collins said as of last week, Officer Frank Thomas was running the police department, with Officer Joe Budner on surgery leave. Officer Rico Simpson remains on duty. Collins says part-time officers are assisting Thomas and Simpson.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Ramos Takes Over As North Judson Town Marshal
Posted on August 2, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
After a week on the job, North Judson Town Marshal John Ramos says he’s settling into the position.
“The transition’s going smoothly,” he told the town council Monday. “I’ve been meeting a lot of the townspeople and I’ve been going through and meeting most of the business owners, and everything’s going really, really well there.”
Ramos says he’s already been dealing with some vandalism at the town’s park facilities, “At Norwayne Field, I guess they broke into the small building over there, and they broke the Christmas lights that were in there. And then in the park, they stole the speed bump. I talked to [Town Superintendent] Marshall [Horstmann], and he said it’s not the first time.”
Meanwhile, Ramos says he’s begun some cleanup efforts at the police department. “There’s a lot of old, damaged, and broken pieces of equipment there,” he says. “There was like old boxes and there’s old Ford car parts from, I guess, the old Crown Vics that they used to have, and I mean, the stuff is broken. And so we just started cleaning it up and basically filling up that dumpster to clean out the entire department.”
Similarly, Ramos says there’s a lot of old evidence sitting in the police station, some of which dates back to the 1980s. He says police departments are allowed to destroy evidence after seven years, and he plans to work with Town Attorney Rachel Arndt to begin the process of getting rid of evidence that’s no longer needed.
However, he also plans to create a dedicated storage area for pieces of evidence that need to be kept. “There’s a room next to the garage at the police department, and what we’re going to do is we’re going to build a cage, an evidence cage, because sometimes you get very large pieces of evidence and there’s no place to put those, like there’s actually a mattress that’s actually a piece of evidence, and so we need someplace to store that stuff.” He says he’s working with Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann to install a chain-link fence or a similar solution to create the storage area.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
After a week on the job, North Judson Town Marshal John Ramos says he’s settling into the position.
“The transition’s going smoothly,” he told the town council Monday. “I’ve been meeting a lot of the townspeople and I’ve been going through and meeting most of the business owners, and everything’s going really, really well there.”
Ramos says he’s already been dealing with some vandalism at the town’s park facilities, “At Norwayne Field, I guess they broke into the small building over there, and they broke the Christmas lights that were in there. And then in the park, they stole the speed bump. I talked to [Town Superintendent] Marshall [Horstmann], and he said it’s not the first time.”
Meanwhile, Ramos says he’s begun some cleanup efforts at the police department. “There’s a lot of old, damaged, and broken pieces of equipment there,” he says. “There was like old boxes and there’s old Ford car parts from, I guess, the old Crown Vics that they used to have, and I mean, the stuff is broken. And so we just started cleaning it up and basically filling up that dumpster to clean out the entire department.”
Similarly, Ramos says there’s a lot of old evidence sitting in the police station, some of which dates back to the 1980s. He says police departments are allowed to destroy evidence after seven years, and he plans to work with Town Attorney Rachel Arndt to begin the process of getting rid of evidence that’s no longer needed.
However, he also plans to create a dedicated storage area for pieces of evidence that need to be kept. “There’s a room next to the garage at the police department, and what we’re going to do is we’re going to build a cage, an evidence cage, because sometimes you get very large pieces of evidence and there’s no place to put those, like there’s actually a mattress that’s actually a piece of evidence, and so we need someplace to store that stuff.” He says he’s working with Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann to install a chain-link fence or a similar solution to create the storage area.
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