Hunter Blanchard

I am an experienced law enforcement professional who is prepared for this role. I have expertise in ensuring public safety, conducting thorough investigations, and maintaining law and order. I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. My experience as an Infantryman, Patrolman, Jail Officer, and Death investigator has made me reliable, adaptable, and skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and community engagement. I am an observant law enforcement officer committed to serving and protecting others. As a patrolman, I am a focused professional with a history of using sound judgment in intense situations. I am experienced in monitoring community activity to prevent dangerous and criminal activities.

Beginning my professional career as an Infantryman in the United States Army, I led, supervised, and served as a member of an infantry unit of 10-20 people, where we employed individual weapons, machine guns, and anti-armor weapons in offensive and defensive ground combat.

After my time in the military, I was employed by the Porter County Jail as a Jail Officer. While acting as a jail officer, I monitored inmate movements to ensure the safety and security of the jail facility. I also conducted searches of the incoming arrestees as well as current inmates for weapons, narcotics, and controlled substances.

During my time as a coroner, I examined death scenes, investigated suspicious or unexplained deaths, documented evidence, and assisted the medical examiner by collecting information about the deceased to determine the cause and manner of death. My key duties included inspecting the body, interviewing witnesses, securing evidence, and preparing detailed reports for legal proceedings.

Lastly, in my current role as a patrolman at the Porter County Sheriff's Department, I enforce local, state, traffic, and criminal laws; investigate crashes involving serious bodily injuries, operating while intoxicated, leaving the scene crashes, domestic violence crimes, burglaries, thefts, and initial investigations of suicide, I submit and file misdemeanor and felony charges with the prosecutor's office. Serve felony and misdemeanor warrants on wanted individuals, prepare and document reports detailing the facts of the investigations, crimes, and evidence submission per policy and procedure.

Army Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Overseas Service Medal

• United States Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA (2016)
• Anti-Terrorism Awareness- Joint Warfighter Center, Suffolk, VA (2019)
• Training and Readiness/ The Active Shooter-Joint Warfighter Center, Suffolk, VA (2019)
• ILEA/NILEA Recruit Academy (2020)
• First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association. (2020)
• School Resource Officer(SRO) certification– National Association of School Resource Officers(NASRO) (2020)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification (2020)
• Medicolegal Death Investigator's Course, Indianapolis, IN (2023)
• EMS-Emergency Medical Responder (2024)