Warsaw Police Department Announces New Primary Public Information Officer

January 24, 2024 at 9:02 p.m.
Chris Francis
Chris Francis


The Warsaw Police Department has appointed officer Christopher M. Francis as the primary public information officer.
Francis is currently assigned to the WPD Patrol Division and will serve in the capacity as a patrol officer, assigned to first shift. Capt. Brad Kellar will continue serving as a secondary PIO to assist in his absence and when issues of immediate concern arise.
Francis was hired Sept. 4, 2022, after working at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years. He spent the last four years with the sheriff’s department assigned as PIO, securing training in a variety of specific topics surrounding public information.
He may be reached via email at [email protected] or at the Warsaw Police Department at 574-372-9515.


The Warsaw Police Department has appointed officer Christopher M. Francis as the primary public information officer.
Francis is currently assigned to the WPD Patrol Division and will serve in the capacity as a patrol officer, assigned to first shift. Capt. Brad Kellar will continue serving as a secondary PIO to assist in his absence and when issues of immediate concern arise.
Francis was hired Sept. 4, 2022, after working at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years. He spent the last four years with the sheriff’s department assigned as PIO, securing training in a variety of specific topics surrounding public information.
He may be reached via email at [email protected] or at the Warsaw Police Department at 574-372-9515.


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