Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel invites children to take part in the 2017 Law Enforcement Youth Camp June 23-25 at the Potowatomi Wildlife Park in Tippecanoe.
Attendees will learn what’s it’s like to be a law enforcement officer. Several officers from throughout Marshall County will engage young campers in career-oriented classes, leadership skills, obstacle courses, firearms training, marching, and educational displays during the weekend event.
The Elkhart City Police Department’s Bomb Squad will host a demonstration.
The Marshall County Council will consider updates to several of the county’s appointed positions this morning. Job descriptions, pay rates, or both will be considered for the positions of first deputy treasurer, Community Corrections case manager, part-time Community Corrections officer, and County Museum assistant director. 
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is getting a new tool that will help officers find drugs and other items hidden in vehicles. 
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel invites residents to attend a series of upcoming community information nights. He says they are a great way to connect with the community and teach people what the sheriff’s department does. 
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel’s contract for 2017 was approved by the county council Monday. It calls for the sheriff to receive $85,506 next year and was already approved by the county commissioners and the sheriff. 
The City of Plymouth is being asked to chip in nearly $128,000 in order to receive dispatch services from Marshall County. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a plan to centralize dispatch on a formal basis. 
