chief scott ruszkowski

A US Navy Veteran, Chief Ruszkowski joined SBPD in 1988. His brother, father, and grandfather were South Bend Police officers as well. In addition to the Navy, before joining SBPD Chief Ruszkowski worked at the South Bend Streets Department and, as a student at LaSalle High School, at Martin’s Supermarkets. He became the 62nd Police Chief of SBPD on October 1, 2015.  

Chief Ruszkowski has an outstanding, patient wife, four sons, and two grandchildren. Three of his boys attend South Bend schools. His number one priority is people: “We’re here for the people and because of the people. Our want is to do no harm. Our belief is that our community is our family.”