Operation Boom Bust

In July of 2008, the Hammond Police Department unveiled a new program called "Operation Boom Bust".

Due to endless complaints from residents about loud music coming from car stereos, the Hammond Police Department will begin two 4 hour shifts each week patrolling specificlly for cars with loud music. We are using one marked and one unmarked patrol car to make the traffic stops. Hammond's city code states, if music from a car can be heard from a distance of 25 feet or more, the police can issue a citation, and tow the vehicle.

Our City Attorney has pledged her cooperation and will ask the court to impose the maximum fine of $500.00 for the loud music in addition to the $100.00 tow fee ($600.00 total).

"Whether it's Classical, Rock, Rap, or Country Western, citizens dont want to listen to music from passing cars!"

We will be performing this operation in all areas of Hammond, but if you know of a particular neighborhood with a problem, please call our Traffic Division at (219)852-2911.

Sincerely,

Chief Brian Miller