Chief Jeff Balon

The Porter County Commissioners have agreed to spend up to $5,000 to figure out how the county's public safety system works. Last week, the commissioners approved a consulting contract with the RBI Group.

The Porter County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a social worker. The county council and commissioners have approved the creation of a police resources and outreach (PRO) coordinator position.

Today: a conversation with Valparaiso's new Police Chief Jeff Balon. Mayor Jon Costas recently promoted Balon, who was the head of the Police Department's…

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas promoted the head of the Police Department's investigations division, Captain Jeff Balon, to be the new Police Chief. Balon…