Chesterton Police Department

The Chesterton Police Department has a Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners, three members, selected and appointed by the Chesterton Town Council to serve 3-year terms. The board appoints 1 member of the Department to serve as the Chief of Police. The board is responsible for hiring and discipline within the agency and must approve general department rules and regulations. The Chief of Police works in close collaboration with the Town Manager, as well as with the liaison appointed to the department from the Town Council, currently Councilman Jim Ton. In 2024, the Chesterton Police Department has an authorized personnel strength of 27 full-time Police Officers and 13 civilian employees. The Department is divided into 4 Divisions: Administration – includes the Chief, Assistant Chief and Division Commanders Patrol – overseen by the Assistant Chief of Police and consists of four crews that work on a rotating 12-hour schedule to cover both the day and night shifts, along with power shifts during peak activity. Non-emergency: (219) 926-1136. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Chesterton town, IN has an estimated population of 14,326.