DYER â There s a new chief in town.Â
William Alcott, who began serving as the town s assistant police chief earlier this year, has taken the helm of the Dyer Police Department.Â
Join Tristan DeFord, Jami Rieck, and Nancy Zakutanksky on a shift working for Superior Ambulance in Merrillville.
While Alcott was sworn in as police chief during the Thursday Dyer Town Council meeting, he officially became Dyer s police chief July 1.Â
After being sworn in, Alcott turned to the dais and thanked the Dyer Town Council for having the confidence in him to be chief of police and to continue the hard work done by Hein and Dyer police.Â
DYER â Twenty-five years to the day he committed to serve and protect the community, Dyer Police Chief David Hein made his final 10-42 sign-off radio call.Â
Clad in sunglasses due to allergies, Hein held back tears as he signed off for the last time in front of dozens at Dyer Fire Station No. 1 Monday.Â
As the dispatcher on the other end responded, Hein cried. Chief Hein, you have been a wonderful, hardworking chief, an inspiring mentor and a great friend over the years, the dispatcher said. From myself and all of the dispatchers here, we as well wish you a happy retirement and good luck on your future endeavors. 122, you are now officially 10-42 from the Dyer Police Department. Â
This week s fatal crash during a police pursuit that began in Dyer highlights both the dangers of being a police officer and a need for departments to evaluate their policies
DYER â The town is looking to shake up its leadership in the coming months.
During a special meeting Thursday, the Dyer Town Council extended an employment offer to current Dyer Police Chief David Hein to fill the role of town manager.
If Hein accepts the conditional offer, he would begin as town manager July 5. I m excited about the changes, and humbled by the support for the next transition. (It s) something I ve been working on for a long time, Hein told The Times. I was a fireman when I was 18. I was a dispatcher when I was 21. I was a cop when I (was) 23, and this is all in the town of Dyer. So it s a great way for me to continue my service to the town and the residents.
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