Police Department

Chief Holtzleiter is a graduate of both Anderson University and Ball State University, earning degrees in Criminal Justice from each institution.  He is an Honor Graduate of the 195th Session of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

Throughout his career, Chief Holtzleiter has been recognized for his exemplary service and professionalism, receiving the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office Officer of the Year (Honorable Mention) in 2016 and Officer of the Year in 2021.  He has also earned numerous departmental awards and commendations for his leadership and dedication to the Alexandria community.

Within the Alexandria Police Department, Chief Holtzleiter has served in several leadership and specialized roles, including Assistant Chief, Captain of Investigations, Property Room Manager, and Training Coordinator.  He is certified as an Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/OWI Instructor, Primary Generalist Instructor, and Field Training Officer.

Before joining the Alexandria Police Department, Chief Holtzleiter worked for General Motors, where he completed a four-year apprenticeship, earned an additional degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance, and served as a journeyman electrician.  His diverse background has equipped him with strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills that continue to benefit the department and the Alexandria community.

Assistant Chief Huffman is a 1984 graduate of Vincennes University and a proud member of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Class 85-82.  He retired from the Alexandria Police Department in 2018 following 25 years of dedicated service.

During his tenure with the department, Huffman served as Assistant Chief for eight years and Captain for thirteen years, earning a reputation for professionalism, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to public safety.

Following his retirement, he continued to serve in law enforcement as an officer with the Anderson University Police Department and as a part-time officer with the Alexandria Police Department.

Throughout his career, Assistant Chief Huffman has held multiple specialized certifications, including General Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Taser Instructor, Active Shooter/Threat Instructor, and Licensed Drone Pilot.  His extensive experience and continued dedication to public service reflect a lifelong commitment to the safety and well-being of his community.