Cameron Vaughan, badge No. 127, is a third-generation police officer, with both his parents and grandfather serving with the Portage Police Department. Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.
Vaughan is a 2014 graduate of Portage High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University.
After college, Vaughan worked as a correctional officer with the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. He is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Class No. 221.
Previously, Vaughan served with the Plainfield, Indiana, Police Department, where he received two live-saving awards and commendations.
Most recently, Vaughan joined the Porter County Sheriff’s Department to be closer to family.
Vaughan’s hire brings the department to 49 full-time, sworn officers.
“We look forward to Cameron joining our growing police department family. His background in law enforcement makes him a great asset to our team,” Crown Point Police Chief Ryan S. Patrick said.
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