Primary Contact Address
1001 Ridge Rd
Munster, IN 46321
Primary Department: Administrative Division
Professional Profile
Chief Scheckel pledged the Oath of Office in 1989.He served as a patrolman in the Uniform Division before being promoted to Sergeant.While in the patrol division, he served as a Firearms Instructor, Armorer, and E.M.T. In December 2008, he was appointed as Chief of Police by the Munster Town Council.
He has been awarded the department's Officer of the Year Award (twice, most recently in 2008) and received numerous other commendations and Exemplary Service Awards. Chief Scheckel has a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement Management and a Master's Degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Calumet College of St. Joseph. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command.