GARY — A little more than two weeks ago, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson announced the appointment of a new police chief, and shared the new comprehensive approach of how the city will address crime. One of the components in the plan focuses on the upgrade of equipment for police, fire and emergency services.
“We understand that our public safety employees need reliable and updated equipment to perform their jobs effectively,” said Freeman-Wilson. “While this has been an area of focus from the beginning of this administration, I am glad to be working with Chief McKinley and Chief Everett and their teams to escalate some of their immediate needs.”
The Gary Police Department (GPD) has ordered 4 Dodge Chargers that will be delivered within the next few weeks and will enter into a buy lease program this fall that will allow the department to receive at least 25 more patrol vehicles. A total of 14 additional police officers are going through final screening and will join the police force later this year.
