Hammond Police Department

Hammond police and firefighters may soon be getting pay raises.

The city of Hammond is moving ahead with ShotSpotter technology.

The mayors of the Region's two largest cities are trying to crack down on vandalism.

ShotSpotter technology is coming to Hammond. The city says it's reached an agreement with ShotSpotter to install its gunshot detection system throughout the city. Acoustic sensors will be installed in coverage areas across Hammond and connected to an incident review center, alerting nearby police officers of outdoor gunfire incidents.

New recruits to the Hammond Police and Fire departments will no longer have to live in the city for a year. The city council voted eight-to-one this week to lift the residency requirement.

New recruits to the Hammond police and fire departments may no longer have to live in the city. City Council Member Scott Rakos has sponsored an ordinance to lift the residency requirement.

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