Truth Staff
ELKHART-- The Elkhart Police Department is finally at full staff with the hiring of four new officers Tuesday, said Tim Balyeat, Elkhart assistant police chief.
Balyeat announced to the Board of Public Safety Tuesday the police department will be operating "at full strength" for the first time in a long time.
The board officially approved the hiring of Gregory Harder, Christopher Lewis, Jason Tripp and Taryn Bennett. Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
The police department now has 123 officers.