Posted on May 3, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officials with the Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County organization took in several pounds of unwanted, unused or expired medication as part of the recent Drug Take Back Event.
About 18.5 pounds of medications were collected in the annual event which sponsored by the DEA. The goal is to help prevent pill abuse and theft.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department will continue to collect medications in its secure drop box in the lobby of the Pulaski County Justice Center. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said previously that several hundred pounds of medications are collected every few months.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Friday, March 9, 2018
Starke County IT Director to Research New Jail Computer Program
Posted on March 9, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office may get a new dispatch program to better suit the needs of the department.
Starke County IT Director Mark Gourley told the commissioners this week that the CAD program, or Computer Aided Dispatch, offered an update in August where some promised features weren’t a part of the update. He said he’s talking more with the vendor about that.
Gourley said he spoke further with Sheriff Bill Dulin and they agree that the level of non-service they get from the current vendor isn’t worth the thousands of dollars a year to maintain the program.
An alternative program is being researched for better service and better acquisition of information needed for specific reports and data for the application of grant funds. The entry system only allows initial text to be included and cannot be edited. For instance, if the dispatch center receives a medical call, but it turns out to be a heroin overdose case, that information in the initial call can’t be changed to include that status update. That type of data is imperative as the county continues to combat the drug problem. Those numbers can be compared to surrounding areas and delivered to agencies who grant funds to assist in drug eradication efforts.
Detective Adam Gray added that when he does his monthly reports, he has to go in and search for cases by hand which takes several hours.
A new program could cost upwards of $150,000, but Sheriff Dulin said it would allow the sheriff’s office to be more efficient and more accurate.
Gourley will be working more with Sheriff Dulin to research programs and costs to present to the commissioners in April.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office may get a new dispatch program to better suit the needs of the department.
Starke County IT Director Mark Gourley told the commissioners this week that the CAD program, or Computer Aided Dispatch, offered an update in August where some promised features weren’t a part of the update. He said he’s talking more with the vendor about that.
Gourley said he spoke further with Sheriff Bill Dulin and they agree that the level of non-service they get from the current vendor isn’t worth the thousands of dollars a year to maintain the program.
An alternative program is being researched for better service and better acquisition of information needed for specific reports and data for the application of grant funds. The entry system only allows initial text to be included and cannot be edited. For instance, if the dispatch center receives a medical call, but it turns out to be a heroin overdose case, that information in the initial call can’t be changed to include that status update. That type of data is imperative as the county continues to combat the drug problem. Those numbers can be compared to surrounding areas and delivered to agencies who grant funds to assist in drug eradication efforts.
Detective Adam Gray added that when he does his monthly reports, he has to go in and search for cases by hand which takes several hours.
A new program could cost upwards of $150,000, but Sheriff Dulin said it would allow the sheriff’s office to be more efficient and more accurate.
Gourley will be working more with Sheriff Dulin to research programs and costs to present to the commissioners in April.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Starke County Commissioners Review Job Description for Jail Employee
Posted on February 6, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin presented the county commissioners with a proposed job description for an employee at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff previously explained that he hired Ron Lawson as a part-time jailer but he doesn’t necessarily do the duties of a jailer. He hired him in that position because the wage was at a higher rate. Lawson has 34 years of law enforcement experience and the sheriff believed that Lawson should be paid a higher wage because of his experience.
The Starke County Council members urged Sheriff Dulin to make a job description for the duties that Lawson would be conducting for review by the commissioners.
The commissioners Monday night reviewed the job description of a jail analyst at a rate of pay of no more than $14 an hour. A summary of the duties entail providing the sheriff, administrative staff, detectives, and county executives with information for decision making purposes; develop statistical data and assist in proactive and targeted investigations; interact and communicate with the sheriff and the community on crime analysis and research issues; collect and organize criminal information from all available sources and collect intel to determine crime patterns; and case support.
The jail analyst will not be out on patrol.
The commissioners unanimously approved the job description.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin presented the county commissioners with a proposed job description for an employee at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff previously explained that he hired Ron Lawson as a part-time jailer but he doesn’t necessarily do the duties of a jailer. He hired him in that position because the wage was at a higher rate. Lawson has 34 years of law enforcement experience and the sheriff believed that Lawson should be paid a higher wage because of his experience.
The Starke County Council members urged Sheriff Dulin to make a job description for the duties that Lawson would be conducting for review by the commissioners.
The commissioners Monday night reviewed the job description of a jail analyst at a rate of pay of no more than $14 an hour. A summary of the duties entail providing the sheriff, administrative staff, detectives, and county executives with information for decision making purposes; develop statistical data and assist in proactive and targeted investigations; interact and communicate with the sheriff and the community on crime analysis and research issues; collect and organize criminal information from all available sources and collect intel to determine crime patterns; and case support.
The jail analyst will not be out on patrol.
The commissioners unanimously approved the job description.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Starke County Council Discusses New Job Title for Jail Employee
Posted on January 18, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members will be revising the salary ordinance to allow for a Starke County Sheriff’s Office employee helping out with case work.
Newly-appointed County Council President Brad Hazelton read aloud from a letter that an employee who had worked with the county for several years was hired as a part-time jailer at $14.00 an hour, which is higher than the $12.51 rate of pay, because of his many years of experience.
Sheriff Bill Dulin explained that Ron Lawson, who has 34 years of previous experience in police work, has been helping with detective work with a backlog of 400 cases, and gathering statistical information for grants, filing timely reports among other clerical work. According to Dulin, he was hired as a part-time jailer but was offered a higher rate because of his experience. Dulin added that Lawson was originally hired as a part-time officer, but the pay was less and the line item would have been exhausted of funds by April.
In order to pay him at a rate of no more than $14 an hour, a new job title needs to be created in the salary ordinance with a set rate per hour. The county council members unanimously approved this action to take place. Sheriff Dulin will present a job description for a jail clerk to be presented for approval at the February meeting. Both the county council and commissioners will need to review the proposed job description and funding.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members will be revising the salary ordinance to allow for a Starke County Sheriff’s Office employee helping out with case work.
Newly-appointed County Council President Brad Hazelton read aloud from a letter that an employee who had worked with the county for several years was hired as a part-time jailer at $14.00 an hour, which is higher than the $12.51 rate of pay, because of his many years of experience.
Sheriff Bill Dulin explained that Ron Lawson, who has 34 years of previous experience in police work, has been helping with detective work with a backlog of 400 cases, and gathering statistical information for grants, filing timely reports among other clerical work. According to Dulin, he was hired as a part-time jailer but was offered a higher rate because of his experience. Dulin added that Lawson was originally hired as a part-time officer, but the pay was less and the line item would have been exhausted of funds by April.
In order to pay him at a rate of no more than $14 an hour, a new job title needs to be created in the salary ordinance with a set rate per hour. The county council members unanimously approved this action to take place. Sheriff Dulin will present a job description for a jail clerk to be presented for approval at the February meeting. Both the county council and commissioners will need to review the proposed job description and funding.
Starke County Community Corrections, Probation, Sheriff Asks for Letter of Support
Posted on January 18, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Community Corrections, in partnership with the Starke County Probation Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, are working to submit a grant request for programs and funding.
Community Corrections Director Robert Hinojosa said this is the ninth year of requesting funding for community corrections and the second year for jail treatment programs and pretrial funding.
Pretial Officer Chuck Phillips said there are no increases in funding for his salary and benefits of $63,000. User fees would be used to cover any increases should they be necessary.
Sheriff Bill Dulin said his portion of the grant application would include funding for the Intensive Outpatient Program facilitated by Porter-Starke Services.
“Our portion of the grant is the IOP programs – the in-custody substance abuse programs,” said Sheriff Dulin. “I’ll give you some round numbers. In the nine months that we’ve had, I believe we’ve had 126 inmates have gone through and nine have been re-arrested. The recidivism rate is right around 15 percent while the national average is 67 percent. This is a huge component of what we do and what we’re trying to do with the heroin problem and the methamphetamine problem. It also addresses our GED program and our Alcoholic Anonymous program.”
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for $75,763 which is the same amount requested as last year.
Hinojosa said the community corrections program has grown in Starke County. However, they are asking for the same amount for operating costs which is $324,401.
“We are going to continue to target high risk offenders,” commented Hinojosa. “We won’t spend a lot of resources with low risk offenders. Those are people who have pretty much lived a good life and got into trouble. If you kind of leave them alone, they’ll do okay. So you focus on high risk offenders and that’s one of the things that the DOC really liked about our proposal which is why we’ve received funding for years.”
The total amount of funding requested is $463,064.
Hinojosa mentioned that the state recognizes several important factors in that all three entities are working together to reduce redundancy in programs and collaborating for efficiency.
The commissioners voted unanimously to sign a letter of support that will go along with the application. The application will be electronically filed at the end of the month and notification of funds will be announced in March or April. The funds will be available July 1.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Community Corrections, in partnership with the Starke County Probation Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, are working to submit a grant request for programs and funding.
Community Corrections Director Robert Hinojosa said this is the ninth year of requesting funding for community corrections and the second year for jail treatment programs and pretrial funding.
Pretial Officer Chuck Phillips said there are no increases in funding for his salary and benefits of $63,000. User fees would be used to cover any increases should they be necessary.
Sheriff Bill Dulin said his portion of the grant application would include funding for the Intensive Outpatient Program facilitated by Porter-Starke Services.
“Our portion of the grant is the IOP programs – the in-custody substance abuse programs,” said Sheriff Dulin. “I’ll give you some round numbers. In the nine months that we’ve had, I believe we’ve had 126 inmates have gone through and nine have been re-arrested. The recidivism rate is right around 15 percent while the national average is 67 percent. This is a huge component of what we do and what we’re trying to do with the heroin problem and the methamphetamine problem. It also addresses our GED program and our Alcoholic Anonymous program.”
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for $75,763 which is the same amount requested as last year.
Hinojosa said the community corrections program has grown in Starke County. However, they are asking for the same amount for operating costs which is $324,401.
“We are going to continue to target high risk offenders,” commented Hinojosa. “We won’t spend a lot of resources with low risk offenders. Those are people who have pretty much lived a good life and got into trouble. If you kind of leave them alone, they’ll do okay. So you focus on high risk offenders and that’s one of the things that the DOC really liked about our proposal which is why we’ve received funding for years.”
The total amount of funding requested is $463,064.
Hinojosa mentioned that the state recognizes several important factors in that all three entities are working together to reduce redundancy in programs and collaborating for efficiency.
The commissioners voted unanimously to sign a letter of support that will go along with the application. The application will be electronically filed at the end of the month and notification of funds will be announced in March or April. The funds will be available July 1.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Pulaski County Sheriff Granted Permission to Sell Automatic Firearms to Starke County
Posted on November 13, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Ten automatic firearms owned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office will soon be sold to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, the Pulaski County Commissioners authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell the ten MP5s.
He said he plans to use the money to replace his department’s rifles. “Right now, our rifles are the military rifles, and they’re showing issues,” Richwine explained. “I’m really not interested in being in that military program, as far as the firearms. It’s a yearly inventory that I’m working on right now. I just can’t give them back to the military if I say I want to get rid of them. We’ve got to put them on a website. If somebody wants them, they contact us.”
Richwine feels Starke County has given him a good price for the MP5s. “There’s 10 of them that they’ll pay $1,500,” he said. “So that would be some money towards these new rifles.”
He plans to cover the remainder of the cost out of his department’s Commissary Fund.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Ten automatic firearms owned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office will soon be sold to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, the Pulaski County Commissioners authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell the ten MP5s.
He said he plans to use the money to replace his department’s rifles. “Right now, our rifles are the military rifles, and they’re showing issues,” Richwine explained. “I’m really not interested in being in that military program, as far as the firearms. It’s a yearly inventory that I’m working on right now. I just can’t give them back to the military if I say I want to get rid of them. We’ve got to put them on a website. If somebody wants them, they contact us.”
Richwine feels Starke County has given him a good price for the MP5s. “There’s 10 of them that they’ll pay $1,500,” he said. “So that would be some money towards these new rifles.”
He plans to cover the remainder of the cost out of his department’s Commissary Fund.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Starke County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help!!
Please help us get "The People's Choice" award thru Indiana Department of Corrections for their Inaugural Garden.
On Facebook, go to Cultivating Community Partnerships with IDOC , scroll down to the People's Choice Award and vote for Starke County PLEASE Vote multiple times!!
Starke County F.A.R.M
In just our 2nd year the Starke County Justice Centers Garden yielded over 4951lbs of produce and close to 900lbs were donated to assisted living facilities and Starke County Council on Aging. The remainder was served in the Justice Center as a supplement to Offender Meals.
The F.A.R.M is an acronym for Fostering A Recovery Mentality. The FARM utilized the skills of many talented and hardworking Offenders and staff. Offender help was supplied by Starke County Inmates as well as DOC Therapeutic Community Offenders. In addition to the 2 gardens, 2 green houses were also constructed with Flowers being grown and distributed to nursing homes and businesses within Starke County free of charge.
The bulk of the produce, around 70% was used within the jail and served as part of their daily meals, the other 30% was donated to local food banks and nursing homes.
At this time of the year we are preparing the greenhouses for winter seedlings of vegetables and flowers to be planted sometime in late January. We can now use our greenhouses to their full capacity.
We will continue to donate to the organizations previously mentioned as well as using the bulk to serve to our inmate population.
This program has been a HUGE positive experience, not only for the offenders but for the staff as well, giving them an opportunity to interact at a different level in a different setting outside the walls of the Justice Center.
Sheriff Bill Dulin
On Facebook, go to Cultivating Community Partnerships with IDOC , scroll down to the People's Choice Award and vote for Starke County PLEASE Vote multiple times!!
Starke County F.A.R.M
In just our 2nd year the Starke County Justice Centers Garden yielded over 4951lbs of produce and close to 900lbs were donated to assisted living facilities and Starke County Council on Aging. The remainder was served in the Justice Center as a supplement to Offender Meals.
The F.A.R.M is an acronym for Fostering A Recovery Mentality. The FARM utilized the skills of many talented and hardworking Offenders and staff. Offender help was supplied by Starke County Inmates as well as DOC Therapeutic Community Offenders. In addition to the 2 gardens, 2 green houses were also constructed with Flowers being grown and distributed to nursing homes and businesses within Starke County free of charge.
The bulk of the produce, around 70% was used within the jail and served as part of their daily meals, the other 30% was donated to local food banks and nursing homes.
At this time of the year we are preparing the greenhouses for winter seedlings of vegetables and flowers to be planted sometime in late January. We can now use our greenhouses to their full capacity.
We will continue to donate to the organizations previously mentioned as well as using the bulk to serve to our inmate population.
This program has been a HUGE positive experience, not only for the offenders but for the staff as well, giving them an opportunity to interact at a different level in a different setting outside the walls of the Justice Center.
Sheriff Bill Dulin
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
North Judson Man Arrested on Arson Charge
Posted on October 25, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A North Judson man is currently being held at the Starke County Jail on a preliminary charge of arson, a Level 4 felony, after he allegedly confessed to starting a fire at the old Craven’s factory back in September.
According to information disclosed by Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, on Monday, October 23rd detectives with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office were in the process of conducting interviews with possible suspect(s) about numerous burglaries within the county.
During questioning, 19-year-old Jacob Carter allegeldy confessed to starting a fire at a building in North Judson. Carter reportedly admitted to lighting a fire which led to a large pile of tires burning, according to the release.
North Judson Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene at 500 Sheridan Ave on September 14th. In a September comment, North Judson Fire Chief Joe Leszeck reported finding a pile of old tires on fire inside the building and said that the North Judson firefighters were on the scene for about 2 hours.
Carter was booked into Starke County Jail on Monday at 4:17 p.m. Sheriff Dulin added that any criminal charge is an initial charge and the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A North Judson man is currently being held at the Starke County Jail on a preliminary charge of arson, a Level 4 felony, after he allegedly confessed to starting a fire at the old Craven’s factory back in September.
According to information disclosed by Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, on Monday, October 23rd detectives with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office were in the process of conducting interviews with possible suspect(s) about numerous burglaries within the county.
During questioning, 19-year-old Jacob Carter allegeldy confessed to starting a fire at a building in North Judson. Carter reportedly admitted to lighting a fire which led to a large pile of tires burning, according to the release.
North Judson Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene at 500 Sheridan Ave on September 14th. In a September comment, North Judson Fire Chief Joe Leszeck reported finding a pile of old tires on fire inside the building and said that the North Judson firefighters were on the scene for about 2 hours.
Carter was booked into Starke County Jail on Monday at 4:17 p.m. Sheriff Dulin added that any criminal charge is an initial charge and the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Slow Moving Farm Equipment
From the Starke County Sheriff's Office
Please remember our farmers are working in the fields and farm equipment traffic will increase on the backroads and highways in Starke County.
Please remember our farmers are working in the fields and farm equipment traffic will increase on the backroads and highways in Starke County.
Monday, October 2, 2017
10/3 - 5/2017 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
After a successful day of Prescription Drug Take Back Day we are going to do it again!
STARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held October 3rd thru October 5th, 2017
On October 3rd thru October 5th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Starke County Sheriff’s Office will give the public an opportunity to prevent Prescription Pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to 5435 E St Rd 8 (We will not accept NEEDLES) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to theft, misuse, and abuse.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - both pose potential safety and health hazards.
STARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held October 3rd thru October 5th, 2017
On October 3rd thru October 5th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Starke County Sheriff’s Office will give the public an opportunity to prevent Prescription Pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to 5435 E St Rd 8 (We will not accept NEEDLES) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to theft, misuse, and abuse.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
10/27/2017 Deadline for Starke County Reserve Officer Unit
The Starke County Sheriff's Office will be accepting applications for our Reserve Unit until October 27th,2017 at 4pm. This is strictly volunteer basis without pay.
If you are interested in applying you can either pick an application up at 5435 E St Rd 8 or go online at co.starke.in.us and go to electronic forms and find the employment app, fill it out and mail it in to the address above
All Applicants are subject to background investigation prior to be accepted.
Thank You
Sheriff Bill Dulin
If you are interested in applying you can either pick an application up at 5435 E St Rd 8 or go online at co.starke.in.us and go to electronic forms and find the employment app, fill it out and mail it in to the address above
All Applicants are subject to background investigation prior to be accepted.
Thank You
Sheriff Bill Dulin
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Starke County Sheriff’s Office Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative
Posted on August 30, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be working with community members to combat prescription drug abuse with their Prescription Drug Take-Back event today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prescription pills that sit in your medicine cabinet or around your home can be susceptible to theft, misuse and abuse. To prevent these types of crimes, the Sheriff’s Office is asking individuals to bring in potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
This event is very important to the community for a number of reasons. This initiative addresses the alarmingly high rates of prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses from these drugs while also giving people a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescriptions. The current method of disposal, throwing pills in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can potentially pose significant safety and health hazards.
The event is for prescription pills only; other drugs or needles will not be accepted. Pills for disposal can be brought to the Starke County Jail at 5435 E St Rd 8. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, the pills will be incinerated.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be working with community members to combat prescription drug abuse with their Prescription Drug Take-Back event today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prescription pills that sit in your medicine cabinet or around your home can be susceptible to theft, misuse and abuse. To prevent these types of crimes, the Sheriff’s Office is asking individuals to bring in potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
This event is very important to the community for a number of reasons. This initiative addresses the alarmingly high rates of prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses from these drugs while also giving people a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescriptions. The current method of disposal, throwing pills in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can potentially pose significant safety and health hazards.
The event is for prescription pills only; other drugs or needles will not be accepted. Pills for disposal can be brought to the Starke County Jail at 5435 E St Rd 8. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, the pills will be incinerated.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Starke County Sheriff Looking for Pay Increases in Next Year’s Budget
Posted on August 4, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin commented to the Starke County Council in mid-July that he would like to see a pay increase for the staff at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Dulin said that his department is the lowest paid in the county. His staff has a lower wage than those working for the Starke County EMS, Starke County Highway Department and even the town and city police departments within the county. Officers are leaving the department to seek the same employment in other jurisdictions because of pay.
Sheriff Dulin has taken steps since that initial discussion to present a proposal to the Starke County Council when the budget meetings occur.
“We had a comprehensive study group that was presented with surrounding area police department salaries on Monday,” said Sheriff Dulin. “We had about nine people in there and I think it went very well. I’m going to propose to the county council ideas and ways I think we can make this happen.”
He added that Starke County deputies and staff have not gotten a salary increase outside of the cost of living raise in approximately 25 years. He said qualified applications have declined due to the current pay schedule.
The county council will hold negotiations on the budget on Aug. 11.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin commented to the Starke County Council in mid-July that he would like to see a pay increase for the staff at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Dulin said that his department is the lowest paid in the county. His staff has a lower wage than those working for the Starke County EMS, Starke County Highway Department and even the town and city police departments within the county. Officers are leaving the department to seek the same employment in other jurisdictions because of pay.
Sheriff Dulin has taken steps since that initial discussion to present a proposal to the Starke County Council when the budget meetings occur.
“We had a comprehensive study group that was presented with surrounding area police department salaries on Monday,” said Sheriff Dulin. “We had about nine people in there and I think it went very well. I’m going to propose to the county council ideas and ways I think we can make this happen.”
He added that Starke County deputies and staff have not gotten a salary increase outside of the cost of living raise in approximately 25 years. He said qualified applications have declined due to the current pay schedule.
The county council will hold negotiations on the budget on Aug. 11.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Starke Council Approves Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases
Posted on May 18, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin can replace several aging patrol cars following Monday action by the county council. They agreed to appropriate money from the Jail CEDIT and Therapeutic Community funds to cover the cost.
Dulin plans to buy one new Ford Interceptor patrol car from Best Ford in Knox with money from the local option tax. He’s also looking to purchase three or four reconditioned police vehicles from a dealer in Chicago for between $15 and $20,000 each.
Dulin says they have less than 50,000 miles each and come with warranties. He adds the Chicago Police Department purchases vehicles from the same dealer to supplement its fleet.
The commissioners agreed to the purchase and noted they like the idea of purchasing one new vehicle along with the reconditioned ones. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office did not buy any vehicles last year.
Dulin says four of the five they are looking to replace have more than 110,000 miles, while the fifth one has 92,000.
The Sheriff’s Office truck will still be used by the jail maintenance director, while the other vehicles will be allocated to other departments within the county.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin can replace several aging patrol cars following Monday action by the county council. They agreed to appropriate money from the Jail CEDIT and Therapeutic Community funds to cover the cost.
Dulin plans to buy one new Ford Interceptor patrol car from Best Ford in Knox with money from the local option tax. He’s also looking to purchase three or four reconditioned police vehicles from a dealer in Chicago for between $15 and $20,000 each.
Dulin says they have less than 50,000 miles each and come with warranties. He adds the Chicago Police Department purchases vehicles from the same dealer to supplement its fleet.
The commissioners agreed to the purchase and noted they like the idea of purchasing one new vehicle along with the reconditioned ones. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office did not buy any vehicles last year.
Dulin says four of the five they are looking to replace have more than 110,000 miles, while the fifth one has 92,000.
The Sheriff’s Office truck will still be used by the jail maintenance director, while the other vehicles will be allocated to other departments within the county.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Starke County Council Establishes Courthouse Security Officer Position
Posted on March 3, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be in charge of security at the courthouse once renovations are finished. Sheriff Bill Dulin told the county council last week he will need more part-time officers to handle the responsibility.
After discussing the best approach, the council agreed to create and fund a new “security officer” position within the sheriff’s office. They also agreed to appropriate $50,000 from the county economic development income tax earmarked for the jail to pay the officers.
Larry Keiser will still serve as chief of court security and will be in charge of scheduling the staff.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be in charge of security at the courthouse once renovations are finished. Sheriff Bill Dulin told the county council last week he will need more part-time officers to handle the responsibility.
After discussing the best approach, the council agreed to create and fund a new “security officer” position within the sheriff’s office. They also agreed to appropriate $50,000 from the county economic development income tax earmarked for the jail to pay the officers.
Larry Keiser will still serve as chief of court security and will be in charge of scheduling the staff.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Railroad Township Seeking County Permission to Use Radio Frequency
Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners are being asked to weigh in on an issue affecting the newly established Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department. The township owns the radios firefighters use to communicate with one another and with dispatchers at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. However, the San Pierre Fire Department holds the license for the radio frequency.
Railroad Township officials will speak to the commissioners during tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting about the issue. The new fire department was formally established after township trustee Mandy Thomason failed to reach a contract agreement with the San Pierre Fire Department after months of strained relations.
The Starke County Commissioners will also make appointments to the Knox Planning Commission and the CVC Board tonight. Consideration of a responsible bidding ordinance is also on the agenda, along with monthly reports from Starke County EMS and the Starke County Highway Department.
Tonight’s meeting will take place in the meeting room of the county annex building.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners are being asked to weigh in on an issue affecting the newly established Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department. The township owns the radios firefighters use to communicate with one another and with dispatchers at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. However, the San Pierre Fire Department holds the license for the radio frequency.
Railroad Township officials will speak to the commissioners during tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting about the issue. The new fire department was formally established after township trustee Mandy Thomason failed to reach a contract agreement with the San Pierre Fire Department after months of strained relations.
The Starke County Commissioners will also make appointments to the Knox Planning Commission and the CVC Board tonight. Consideration of a responsible bidding ordinance is also on the agenda, along with monthly reports from Starke County EMS and the Starke County Highway Department.
Tonight’s meeting will take place in the meeting room of the county annex building.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Counterfeit Cash Reports
Posted on July 30, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Counterfeit bills in varying denominations have turned up in bank deposits from multiple Starke County businesses this week, according to officials with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. They were notified after bogus $5, $20 and $50 bills were discovered.
Businesses and consumers are urged to examine their cash closely. Special marking pens can be used to detect phony money. They mark yellow on real currency and black on fakes. However one of the bills that came through a local bank reportedly passed the marker test.
Another way to authenticate money is to hold it up to the light and verify it has a security strip and hologram of the President’s face on the right side of the bill. Curious currency can also be brought to any local bank branch for examination.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Counterfeit bills in varying denominations have turned up in bank deposits from multiple Starke County businesses this week, according to officials with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. They were notified after bogus $5, $20 and $50 bills were discovered.
Businesses and consumers are urged to examine their cash closely. Special marking pens can be used to detect phony money. They mark yellow on real currency and black on fakes. However one of the bills that came through a local bank reportedly passed the marker test.
Another way to authenticate money is to hold it up to the light and verify it has a security strip and hologram of the President’s face on the right side of the bill. Curious currency can also be brought to any local bank branch for examination.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
5/22/2015 Grand Opening/Building Dedication Starke County Justice Center
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the Grand Opening and building dedication of the new Starke County Justice Center located at 5435 E St Rd 8 Knox, In 46534.
The building dedication and memorial garden ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22nd at 12pm(Noon) Central Time, with a public open house and free BBQ Pork to follow until 4pm(Central Time).
This event is open to the public! Everyone is encouraged to attend this special event!
There will be:
- Free BBQ Pork , Chips and Drink
- Guided tours of the new facility
- Question/Answer opportunities with Sheriff Bill Dulin and his Command Staff
- Free BBQ Pork , Chips and Drink
- Guided tours of the new facility
- Question/Answer opportunities with Sheriff Bill Dulin and his Command Staff
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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