Knightstown Police Department

The department provides for the safety and security of the residents of Knightstown. The Knightstown Police Department also has a Reserve Officer program, which adds additional manpower to the department. Mission Statement The Mission of the Knightstown Police Department is to protect the lives and properties of all citizens in our community. We strive to be a proactive agency, so we can promote a safer community for our citizens, schools and businesses. Unattended House Program In a positive effort of community relations and for the deterrent of home burglaries the police department will provide for the community a program referred to as the unattended house program. When citizens leave home for an extended period of time (3 months or more) they may request a police check of their home during the period they are away. These reports will then be made available to the road patrol officers who will make periodic checks of the residences. Non-emergency: (765) 571-0756. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Knightstown town, IN has an estimated population of 2,154.