Shipshewana PD

[halfacop]

Well - I put in my resume w/ them and got a call today from the Marshall and Corporal for a small TX interview. Found out that I made the cut to the top 6.

So just wondering what anyone might know about this little PD in Northern Indiana that they could tell me. Obviously I know the town expoldes with people through out the summer. Any other info that could give some insight into the department?

Thanks

[Duo]

Don't run into a horse and buggy and watch out for the drunk horses crossing lanes.

[pc2761]

I knew some officers who worked for lagrange county. Everything I've heard of shipshewana other than be a very small dpt, is that it does stay relatively quiet. I head they also pay very well for being a small dpt, but looking at the tax base, that city was designed with one thing in mind which is too make money. Good luck

[halfacop]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info.

I figured it would stay quite most the time other than the peak season. Should be interesting to see what happens. I know they have had some issues keeping the last few officers they have hired over the last few years. I didn't figure it to be a pay issue - rather a "just getting started" issue and moving on to bigger and better (more action).

Its a third shift spot that they are filling, which works great for me. I am really hoping this works out, as the location is perfect for me and my other situations I would have to deal with if I were to take a job out of state.

Thanks for the well wish's!

[Chappy76]

I grew up in LaGrange. I dispatched for them for almost 7 years. Shipshe would be what you make of it. The town marshall is actually a really nice guy. He's very cool. If you have any questions you can PM me.

[halfacop]

If you have any questions you can PM me.

Clear some space there Chappy and I will send you this PM. Your Box is full!

Thank you sir.

[Chappy76]

Okay, I cleaned it out. Fire away. I'll be away for awhile so it'll be later tonight before I can get back with you.

[OffDuty]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Not much going on in LaGrange county, I know. Shipshewana has an assload of traffic in the summer, so getting around is difficult. Prob accident investigations as a result.

I dont know anyone who works in the area, but from having been there thats probably pretty typical of the smaller departments in the area. I know I would be bored.