Hammond approves police and fire promotions and FTO pay
March 20, 2026 | Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
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Hammond City council unanimously approved a package of personnel actions recommended by the police and fire departments.
Correspondence from Police Chief Jeffrey Long recommended promoting Christian Luna to first-class patrolman, effective Dec. 19, 2025, and Walter Peterson to master sergeant, effective March 17, 2026. The chief also recommended Field Training Officer (FTO) specialty pay for officers Eric Banovich, Kaylee Kane, Benjamin Daniels, Aaron Griggs and Tyler Krakenfels, effective Feb. 27, 2026. Council moved to approve the police recommendations and voted aye.
Fire Chief Bernard Gazzoia submitted corresponding recommendations for the fire department: Engineer Michael Revich and Engineer Gregory Kalwinski to be promoted to captain (effective dates listed in the correspondence), and Private Juan Gonzales and Private Martin Padilla to be promoted to engineer. Council approved the fire promotions by voice vote.
Council did not amend the personnel requests and directed staff to record the effective dates and update payroll accordingly.
Correspondence from Police Chief Jeffrey Long recommended promoting Christian Luna to first-class patrolman, effective Dec. 19, 2025, and Walter Peterson to master sergeant, effective March 17, 2026. The chief also recommended Field Training Officer (FTO) specialty pay for officers Eric Banovich, Kaylee Kane, Benjamin Daniels, Aaron Griggs and Tyler Krakenfels, effective Feb. 27, 2026. Council moved to approve the police recommendations and voted aye.
Fire Chief Bernard Gazzoia submitted corresponding recommendations for the fire department: Engineer Michael Revich and Engineer Gregory Kalwinski to be promoted to captain (effective dates listed in the correspondence), and Private Juan Gonzales and Private Martin Padilla to be promoted to engineer. Council approved the fire promotions by voice vote.
Council did not amend the personnel requests and directed staff to record the effective dates and update payroll accordingly.
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