Jeff Balon

Extracted Attributes

• Hometown

  Jackson Township, Indiana

• Education

  Associate's in Law Enforcement (Vincennes University); Bachelor's in Public Safety Administration (Calumet College of St. Joseph)

• Career Duration

  Nearly 31 years in law enforcement

• Current Position

  Sheriff of Porter County, Indiana

• Previous Position

  Chief of Police, Valparaiso Police Department (2017-2022)

• Political Affiliation

  Republican

Timeline

• Hired as a patrol officer for the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  1992-01-01

• Promoted to the rank of Corporal at the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  1999-01-01

• Promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  2001-01-01

• Promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant at the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  2004-01-01

• Promoted to the rank of Captain of Investigations at the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  2015-01-01

• Appointed as the Chief of Police for the Valparaiso Police Department. (Source: Web search results)

  2017-08-01

• Elected as the Sheriff of Porter County, Indiana. (Source: Web search results)

  2022-11-08

• Retired from the Valparaiso Police Department after nearly 31 years of service. (Source: Web search results)

  2022-12-31

• Sworn in as the Sheriff of Porter County. (Source: Web search results)

  2023-01-01

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Web Search Results

• Valparaiso Police Chief Balon Retires, Begins New Role ...

  In Valparaiso, Chief Jeffrey Balon, who served as the Chief of Police for the Valparaiso Police Department since August 2017, officially retired as of December 31, 2022, and was sworn in as the Sheriff of Porter County on January 1, 2023. Balon served in many roles during his nearly 31-year career with Valparaiso Police. Chief Balon also held the rank of Corporal (1999-2001), Sergeant (2001-2004), Detective Sergeant (2004-2015), and Captain of Investigations (2015-2017) prior to being appointed

• Balon ready to take the helm as new Porter County Sheriff

  Republican Jeff Balon is in for a title upgrade from Chief to Sheriff after leading his opponent Democrat David Reynolds II by nearly 11% in his quest to become the next Porter County Sheriff. The Valparaiso Police Chief’s victory is preliminary until votes are certified Nov. 18th. “I’m very humbled and excited about the future,” Balon said. [...] Republican Porter County sheriff candidate Jeff Balon waves to his brother-in-law as his sister-in-law Rebecca Lines holds phone during a Porter County Republican watch party in Valparaiso, Indiana Tuesday November 8, 2022. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)") The Jackson Township native raised his own family in Morgan Township. He and his wife, Katie, have four children, two each from previous marriages, between them. Balon lost his son Ty to epilepsy 18 months ago. [...] Sign up for email newsletters Chicago Tribune ### Share this: Sign up for email newsletters Trending: # Balon ready to take the helm as new Porter County Sheriff ### Share this: Republican Porter County sheriff candidate Jeff Balon hugs his wife... Republican Porter County sheriff candidate Jeff Balon waves to his... Author By Post-Tribune PUBLISHED: November 9, 2022 at 1:44 PM CST | UPDATED: November 9, 2022 at 6:44 PM CST

• A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jeff Balon

  Balon studied at Vincennes University for two years to obtain his associate’s degree, majoring in law-enforcement studies. He eventually finished his bachelor’s by attending Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting. His bachelor’s degree is in public safety administration, and he formally became a police officer after graduating. He was well aware of the path he wanted to take as he made his way through his education before finally wearing a badge for good. [...] “I was fortunate to know at a young age that I wanted to be a police officer,” he said. Balon’s first gig in law enforcement was at the Porter County Jail. He worked there for a few months. Then in January of 1992, he was hired as a patrol officer for the Valparaiso Police Department (VPD). Soon after, he went to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. His experience working in a jail laid the groundwork for his overall growth as a law-enforcement expert. [...] Balon decided to run for Porter County Sheriff in 2021. In November of the following year, he was elected, and then he took office on January 1, 2023. In a nutshell, he provides the primary law-enforcement protection for unincorporated Porter County. He’s charged with keeping the courthouses safe, maintaining the jail, and processing civil and criminal warrants, among other tasks.

• Porter County Sheriff – Jeff Balon

  Porter County Sheriff Logo Porter County Sheriff Logo Porter County Sheriff Logo ## JEFF BALON #### PORTER COUNTY SHERIFF EXPERIENCE MATTERS ●PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE Public safety in Porter County is in my blood. As Chief of Police for Valparaiso, I have worked diligently to keep the citizens of Valparaiso safe. As Sheriff of Porter County, I will work even harder to protect and serve all citizens of Porter County. [...] As Porter County Sheriff, I will continue my work hard to keep all of Porter County safe and peaceful, where our citizens can thrive. I will work relentlessly to combat drug issues and crime, while building partnerships and fostering relationships for a cohesive community, now and for years to come. VOTE for JEFF BALON – Porter County Sheriff! Election day is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th – Make your vote count! [...] As Porter County Sheriff, I will continue my work hard to keep all of Porter County safe and peaceful, where our citizens can thrive. I will work relentlessly to combat drug issues and crime, while building partnerships and fostering relationships for a cohesive community, now and for years to come. VOTE for JEFF BALON – Porter County Sheriff.Election day is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th– Make your vote count! ## JEFF BALON #### PORTER COUNTY SHERIFF

• Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon announces command staff

  supervised a patrol crew since his promotion to Lieutenant in 2018 and was formerly an instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations, a motorcade supervisor, a detective with the Drug Task Force, and a part-a time School Resource Officer with the Union Township School Corporation. He holds an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Vincennes University. [...] Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon announces command staff Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon, on his fourth day in office, has announced his command staff. While two of Balon’s appointments—both to vital positions—are new, he is also maintaining a great deal of continuity from the former administration, after meeting with personnel prior to the New Year to discuss departmental needs and wants as well as the future of the PCSP. [...] part-time School Resource Officer with the East Porter County School Corporation, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Northwest.