# LaPorte County Sheriff Merit Commission October 14, 2026

The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Merit Board meeting on October 14, 2026, included one contract approval: the board voted to approve the 2027 consulting agreement with Dilton Associates for $22,000, paid from the pension fund. The consultant assists with pension administration, including new-hire and retirement paperwork. The board also approved a change to pension board bylaws allowing electronic voting over a longer voting period; the sheriff said the change would next be submitted to the County Council for approval.

The sheriff reported that the department received a donated K-9, Bo, who is scheduled to begin narcotics training on November 9, with possible training in non-bite tracking for locating missing children and vulnerable adults. Other updates covered personnel changes and upcoming promotional interviews. No additional procurement awards or spending actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [LaPorte County Sheriff Merit Commission October 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahgCOXvaoA) - Access LaPorte County Media