Police Merit Commission

Police Merit Commission members are responsible for the hiring, promotion, and discipline of Police Officers.  The Commission consists of five members: two appointed by the Mayor (one democrat and one republican), one appointed by the City Council and two appointed by current, eligible police officers (one democrat and one republican). Commission members may not include members of the City Council or active police officers.

Board Members                                  Term                                Appointed by

James Rieckhoff, President                       1/1/25 to 12/31/28               Active Poice Officers 

Brad Billings, Vice-President                    1/1/25 to 12/31/28                City Council

Clifton Hildreth, Secretary                         1/1/23 to 12/31/26                Active Police Officers

Rev. W. Jean Mayes, Member                    1/1/23 to 12/31/26                Mayor Rod Roberson

Thomas Barber, Member                           1/1/25 to 12/31/27                 Mayor Rod Roberson

Nancy Wilson, Board Clerk
229 S Second St. Elkhart IN 46516 | 574-322-4480 | nancy.wilson@coei.org

Meetings:
Police Merit Commision regular meetings are held at 9 A.M. in the Council Chambers on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Arvis Dawson, City Council Liaison