Kenny

Kenny

Professional Experience:
HOBART POLICE DEPARTMENT - Hobart, IN
Police Officer – Patrolman (2007 to 2017)
Corporal (2017-2019)
Sergeant (2019-Present)
Additional Responsibilities
Active member of the K-9 Unit (02/2015 to present)
Active member of a Domestic Highway Enforcement Team (05/2012 to present)
Originating Officer in Hobart Criminal Intelligence Unit (09/2016 to present)

Education:
2001-2006
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
Bachelor degree of Science; Criminal Justice

1997-2001
Hobart High School
Hobart, IN

Training/Certifications:
(10/2022) DEA DUCA class 82
(07/2017-Present) DIAP and EPIC Instructor
(02/2015-Present) K-9 Handler
(03/2011-02/2015) Member of Northwest Regional SWAT
(04/2008) Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Achievements:
(2020) National Criminal Enforcement Association Interdiction Officer of the Year
(2019) Desert Snow Royal Knight Award
(2018 through 2021) Desert Snow Award winner for numerous seizures and Interdiction Team of the Year
(2018) American Police Canine Association “Sniff Off” Champion
(2017) National Criminal Enforcement Association Award Winner for Interdiction
(2016) American Police Canine Association “Sniff Off” Semi-finalist
(2015 through 2019) American Police Canine Association interdiction team of the year
(2012) "Officer Recognition" Outstanding Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Officers awards
(2010) "Officer of the Year" Hobart Police Department