In 2019, Lt. Steven Kellogg resigned from the Hammond Police Department after 26 years of service. His resignation came amid an investigation into homophobic and racist comments he made while off duty at a bar. The remarks were recorded in December 2018 and February 2019, leading to potential termination proceedings. ([theindianalawyer.com](https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/49785-cop-whose-slurs-were-recorded-quits-hammond-police?utm_source=openai))