Kendallville Police Department

Sworn officers, full-time dispatchers and a records clerk make up the full-time staff of the Kendallville Police Department in Indiana, a full-service agency that also employs part-time code enforcement officers to enforce city ordinances. The department's communications center takes calls from the public, sends patrol units to criminal and traffic incidents, maintains law enforcement records and provides operational support. Officers respond to requests for information, coordinate with community groups, support school administrators in efforts toward safer schools and work to keep vehicle and pedestrian traffic moving safely. Handgun license applicants must live in the city and can schedule an appointment or visit the records office; they must disclose any psychiatric treatment for emotional or mental illness, with the year of the latest treatment and supporting documents. A five-year license carries no fee, lifetime licenses have separate local and state fees, and the state portion is refunded if no license is issued. Crash reports cost $12 and are available online within 72 hours, while call-for-service reports and VIN checks are $5 and fingerprinting is $10. Vehicle security advice urges drivers to lock up, close windows, hide valuables and avoid leaving cars in unattended lots.

Public contact information is available for Kendallville Police Department, including 1 listed contact that officers can use for training coordination or general inquiries when provided by the department.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Kendallville city, IN has an estimated population of 10,094.