News Release-EPD Welcomes Two New Officer Hires, 8.10.26

News Release-Elkhart Police Department Welcomes Two New Officer Hires, 8.10.26

Mayor Rod Roberson swore in two (2) new Elkhart Police Officers during this morning’s Police Merit Commission Meeting. The hiring of these officers brings the department’s staff to one hundred and thirty (130) of the budgeted one hundred and forty-three (143) officers.

• Patrolman Edward Saponjyan (#554) is a graduate of Buchanan High School and previously served in the United States Navy.
• Patrolman Dakotah Pratt (#555) is a Jimtown High School graduate and graduate of Manchester University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in digital media.

Congratulations new hires and welcome to the EPD family!

Group picture (pictured l to r): Mayor Rod Roberson; E. Saponjyan; D. Pratt; and Capt. Travis Snider

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