May 7, 2026 Town of Schererville Board of Safety Meeting and Study Session

The Town of Schererville Board of Safety held a meeting on May 7, 2026, focusing on personnel and procurement matters related to the police and fire departments. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of five part-time firefighter and paramedic hires, certification of promotional registers for corporal and sergeant positions, and formal approval of a turnout gear loan and reimbursement agreement. This agreement requires full-time firefighters who leave within five years to reimburse the town for their turnout gear, which costs just under $5,000 and has a lifespan of about 10 years. Additionally, the board unanimously recommended to the town council an increase in holidays for sworn police officers from eight to fourteen floating holidays to improve compensation competitiveness. The meeting also covered updates on emergency police hires, upcoming interviews, and recognition of a police recruit's graduation. All motions related to hiring, promotions, and procurement policies passed unanimously, with plans to forward approvals to the town council for final authorization.