Hammond board approves police appointment, notes Master Sergeant's retirement
February 06, 2026 | Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
The Hammond City board approved a request from Chief Jeffrey Long to appoint Peyton Jordan as a probationary member of the police department, effective Feb. 3, 2026, and recorded the retirement of Master Sergeant Sean George, effective at the close of business March 28, 2026.
Unidentified Speaker 1 read correspondence from Chief Jeffrey Long requesting the appointment and noting the retirement. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the chief’s request; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board did not take further personnel action at the meeting. Staff were directed to process the appointment paperwork and the retirement paperwork through the controller's office and police personnel records.
Unidentified Speaker 1 read correspondence from Chief Jeffrey Long requesting the appointment and noting the retirement. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the chief’s request; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board did not take further personnel action at the meeting. Staff were directed to process the appointment paperwork and the retirement paperwork through the controller's office and police personnel records.
Don't Miss a Word: See the Full Meeting!
Go beyond summaries. Unlock every video, transcript, and key insight with a Founder Membership.
✓
Get instant access to full meeting videos
✓
Search and clip any phrase from complete transcripts
✓
Receive AI-powered summaries & custom alerts
✓
Enjoy lifetime, unrestricted access to government data
30-day money-back guarantee
