Munster Police Officers Honored during Annual Munster Rotary Luncheon

Rotary Lunch

On Tuesday, August 10th the Munster Rotary Club held their annual luncheon to honor the members of the Munster Police Department including their police officers, civilian employees, and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).  During this event, Munster Police Chief Steve Scheckel presented several awards to members of the police department to recognize them for their service to the department and the community.

The Munster Police Department appreciates the continued support of the Munster Rotary Club which sponsors a number of their policing programs throughout the year.  The following officers were honored during the luncheon:

Ashcraft

Detective Mark Ashcraft

2020 Munster Police Department Officer of the Year

Kuhlenschmidt

Sergeant Thomas Kuhlenschmidt

Meritorious Service Award & Life Saving Award Recipient

Ghrist

Officer James Ghrist

Meritorious Service Award Recipient

Silsby

Sergeant Michael Silsby

Life Saving Award Recipient

Balich

Officer Daniel Balich 

Life Saving Award Recipient


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