Cedar Lake introduces new police chief, town manager

At their meeting on Mar. 4, the Cedar Lake Town Council approved the employment agreements for new police chief John Gruszka and new town manager Benjamin Eldridge.

Gruszka has been a police officer with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for over 26 years. In that time, he’s held the titles of patrol officer, detective, commander of the Detective Bureau and with Staff Services.

Gruszka described being a police chief as being “an awesome responsibility.” He also believes the support of one’s family for anyone who works in public safety is paramount. Gruszka’s wife and daughter were in attendance at the meeting.