It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to former Princeton Police Officer, Chief, and father of our own Sergeant Tim Coomer. Bennie dedicated an incredible 50 years of service to the Princeton Police Deoartment. He was sworn in back in 1956,beginning a career of service and commitment to our community that spanned five decades. In 2002, Bennie was recognized as the longest serving active police officer in the state of Indiana. December 14, 2002, was officially declared Bennie Coomer Day in recognition of his remarkable career and dedication. Bennie, thank you for your service, your dedication, and the legacy you leave behind.
Our new building houses the Sheriff’s Office, 911 Dispatch Center, as well as the County Jail. We moved into the new facility at 119 E Brumfield Av in Princeton the middle of May 2025. The entrance is located at the corner of Brumfield Av and Prince St.
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
At 6 a.m. on May 28th, 2023, Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a Hispanic female. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to former Princeton Police Officer, Chief, and father of our own Sergeant Tim Coomer. Bennie dedicated an incredible 50 years of service to the Princeton Police Deoartment. He was sworn in back in 1956,beginning a career of service and commitment to our community that spanned five decades. In 2002, Bennie was recognized as the longest serving active police officer in the state of Indiana. December 14, 2002, was officially declared Bennie Coomer Day in recognition of his remarkable career and dedication. Bennie, thank you for your service, your dedication, and the legacy you leave behind.
This new building will include the County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office, and the 911 Dispatch Center.
The construction site is located along E. Brumfield Ave. directly behind the existing jail. You can keep up on our progress by watching our live-stream construction camera.
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
On May 28, 2023, at 6 a.m. Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a hispanic female called and asked for assistance. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
