Police Merit Commission 06 22 26 Meeting Recording

The Police Merit Commission meeting for the City of Elkhart, held on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on internal police department disciplinary matters. Interim Chief Andy Whitmire reported on disciplinary actions involving two officers: Patrolman Vickery, who received a suspension without pay and corrective training due to inappropriate personal interactions during a traffic stop, and Patrolman Shiovalier, who was issued a written reprimand and corrective training related to his communication style during calls. The commission acknowledged these disciplinary measures, which fall under the chief's authority, and discussed scheduling of training exercises to address the issues. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this meeting.