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Pete Land has served with the police department since 1988. He was assigned to the
Patrol Division for 15 years where he was a Shift Supervisor and the Coordinator for
the agency’s Field Training Program for new officers. Pete was most recently
appointed as Chief of Police in January of 2008. He was Police Chief previously from
2004-2006.
Len is currently the Operations Commander for the Crown Point Police Department.
As part of his duties Len, is responsible for the supervision of the Investigations Unit
and Desk Sergeant. Prior to this, Len has served as a patrol officer, patrol shift
supervisor, detective and detective supervisor.
Len graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and has since received
extensive training and education in various aspects of criminal investigations and
forensics. He is a Charter Member of the Donald L. Melcher FOP Lodge 176 and past
president. Len is also a former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant with 11 years service
having served during both the Vietnam and Gulf wars.
Len is a member of FOP Lodge 176, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion,
Knights of Columbus and is an Honorary Alumnus of St. Mary's College of Orchard
Lake, Michigan.
During his career with the Crown Point Police Department, Len has been recognized
for his service in law enforcement with an Award of Excellence from the police
department and Commendations from the U.S. Air Force. He was also recognized by
the 113th Engineer Battalion of the Indiana Army National Guard for his dedication and
assistance to them during Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
Russ has served with the City of Crown Point for over ten years, six of which with the
Crown Point Police Department. As Emegency Communications Manager, Russ
manages day-to-day operations in the Emegency Communications Center (CPECC).
This center, housed in the Police Department, handles all 9-1-1, emergency and non-
emergency calls for service. The CPECC handles other city services such as utility
and street concerns, after-hour and animal complaints as well as walk-in citizens with
concerns. CPECC dispatches for the city Police / Fire / EMS, and serves as the
MABAS Division 207 Communications Center.
Jim Janda has served with the Crown Point Police Department since July, 1997. Jim
has worked in Patrol, the Detective Bureau, as a Field Training Officer, and has been
the FTO Supervisor. Prior to working in Crown Point, Jim worked at New Chicago
Police Department and left the department.as a Corporal before coming to Crown
Point.
Jason Maupin is a 15 year veteran of the Crown Point Police Department after
receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Northwest
in 1993. He has performed various functions throughout the department including
Patrol Officer, becoming a member of the Motorcycle Division, working in
Investigations, instructing Emergency Vehicle Operations, managing the
Evidence/Property Room, and his current assignment of Patrol Commander. As the
Patrol Commander, he has worked toward instilling professionalism in the Officers he
works with along with trust and compassion toward the Citizens of Crown Point and all
of those served.
Sergeant Dave Benson has served with the Crown Point Police Department since
1988. Since then, Dave has held the postitions of Telecommunications Officer, General
Service Officer, Patrolman, Corporal and now holds the rank of Sergeant. Dave has
many current duties. He is the Training Coordinator for the Department and a Certified
Instructor for Firearms, EVO (driving) and DARE. Dave also is a supervisor of the
Patrol Division and Motorcycle Division and is also tasked with evidence storage.
Dave is a graduate of Merrillville High School, Indiana University, The Indiana Law
Enforcement Academy and the Police Excecutive Leadership Academy. Dave resides
in Crown Point with his family and enjoys being part of this community.
Renee has served with the Crown Point Police Department since 1997. From 1997
until 2005, Renee worked as a dispatcher in the Crown Point Emeregency
Communications Center. In 2005, Renee was promoted to Office Manager and
Administrative Secretary. Renee’s duties range from handling all purchase orders,
uniform allowance and citation processing to daily clerical activities.
