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Highland Police Department – Administration
HIGHLAND POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Meet our Highland Police Department administrators:
Asst. Chief Pat Vassar and Cmdr. John Banasiak have proudly served as police officers for a total of 133 years.
Police Chief Ralph Potesta
Police Chief Ralph Potesta was selected to head the department in February. The veteran Highland officer was hired in 1989 and has been Chief of Detectives for the last 14 years.
Assistant Police Chief Pat Vassar
Asst. Police Chief Pat Vassar has been a police officer for 40 years. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Calumet College of St. Joseph. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.
Commander John Banasiak
Cmdr. John Banasiak has been a police officer for 32 years. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Vincennes University. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.
Highland Police Department
Address
3315 Ridge Road
Highland, IN 46322
Non-emergency telephone
(219) 660-0001
HPD administration
(219) 838-3184
FAX
(219) 972-5095
Mission & Vision
Members of the Highland Police Department's sworn and civilian staff, its commission and civilian volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of our community by providing a superior level of service and professional protection in the most efective and efficient manner.
We value open communication, citizen particiption, honesty, fairness, unity and teamwork.
Emergency Contacts
The Highland Police Department Emergency Contact Service is designed to save precious seconds when it matters most. Police urge seniors and those who have a handicap or disability to be proactive. The process is simple. Fill out a form that lists a trusted contact. Individuals on the form should be able to respond quickly in emergency situations with a key to the residence. Click here to download an emergency contact form.