(Michigan City, IN) -  On Friday evening Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry made a major announcement via a press release.

Dion Campbell is being relieved of his duties as Chief of Police. He has served in that role since October 2019.

Parry cited increasing gun violence coupled with too many officers leaving the department as the primary reasons for making the move.

Effective Wednesday October 19, Officer Steve Forker will become Michigan City’s new Chief. Parry also announced that Marty Corley will serve as the department’s Chief of Operations. Dave Cooney will become MCPD Chief of Services.