Uncategorised - Fort Wayne Police Department

How to obtain a police report

Details: Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 13:22

Go to City of Fort Wayne Records RequestsNextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software to submit police report requests.

A valid ID is required for most reports. You may also obtain assistance at the Police Desk, but reports may not be immediately available if not requested first through City of Fort Wayne Records RequestsNextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software.

Questions can be directed to 260.427.1222

Community Outreach

Details: Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 08:30

The mission of the Community Relations Division is to bring the police department and the community together to facilitate a better understanding of what the department does through the organizing of events in collaboration with other specialty teams and their equipment.The FWPD supports community-oriented policing strategies. The main idea behind this strategy is to allow police to feel like the public can trust them.

The Community Relations Division can be reached at: 260-427-1207.

The Community Relations Division is comprised of following areas. For full details on each area please use the menu to the upper left.

Crime Prevention
Liaison Office
Public Information Office
Safety Education
School Resource Office (SRO)

These areas are staffed with (11) officers to include the division commander, a captain, (2) sergeants, (6) SROs, a safety village officer, and the liaison officer. All of the personnel are important in relating a positive message to the community in areas of enforcement, safety and community involvement.

Please visit the Department's Facebook page to see the latest community relations updates.

Thank you Flowers

Resources

Details: Published: Monday, 22 June 2020 11:06

Allen County Department of Health

Official website for the Allen County Department of Health. Here you will find health guidance, birth & death records, food & consumer safety, healthcare providers, etc...

Allen County Office of Homeland Security

Official website for the Allen County Office of Homeland Security. Here you will find emergency preparedness news, planning information, training & exercise information, etc.

Allen County Sheriff’s Department

Official website for the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. Here you will find news, press releases, career opportunities, activity logs, resources, etc.

Amber Alert Indiana

Here you will find the State of Indiana’s Amber Alert page. The site also includes helpful tips for parents and Amber Alert plans & guidelines.

Animal Care & Control

Official website the City's Animal Care & Control Division. The site includes information on the adoption process, pet assistance, animal education, and how to report animal neglect.

Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana

This site is recommended for those citizens who would like to know more about past and current scams that are being reported in Northeast Indiana, which includes Fort Wayne. By going to the side bar on the left of this site and clicking on “News and Alerts”, you can view these scams. This will also provide citizens with information needed to avoid…

Blue Bucket Brigade

The Blue Bucket Brigade is an awareness building collaboration between the Boys and Girls Clubs of northeast Indiana and the Fraternal Order of Police. The year round sixteen county effort will support, build and develop programs to increase understanding between law-enforcement and our youth…

City of Fort Wayne

Links to the Mayor’s office, the city clerk’s office, park and recreation department and others…

Contact 311

The 311 call center, “one call to city hall,” handles non-emergency service requests from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday...

Crime Stoppers of Greater Fort Wayne

Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers website. You can learn all about this fantastic organization and leave anonymous tips online…

Federal Trade Commission

This site is used to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission with regards to identity theft and other forms of fraud. This site gives an online affidavit for you to use in recovering your identity…

Fort Wayne Fire Department

Links to the City of Fort Wayne's Fire Department website.

Fort Wayne UNITED

Fort Wayne UNITED is an initiative that places two national efforts, Cities United and My Brother’s Keeper, under one umbrella. It is designed to answer the call to enhance opportunities, advance youth advocacy and help create a safer city for all, but more specifically for black men and boys. By bringing together a group of passionate and committed leaders, the initiative will educate, inform and engage the community in an effort to make positive change one neighborhood at a time.

Fort Wayne Police Pipe and Drum Brigade

The Fort Wayne Police Pipe and Drum Brigade was founded in 2004 to honor the duty of our fallen comrades and families. We have been privileged to participate in the honor ceremonies of fallen heroes to include police officers, firefighters, military and dignitaries. We have played all across the state of Indiana as well as Ohio and Michigan.…

FWPD “Freeze” Hockey

The FWPD Freeze Hockey Team is a member of the United States Public Safety Hockey League (USPSHL) Midwest Division and USA Hockey. The Freeze plays competitive hockey, while encouraging camaraderie amongst fellow police officers, firefighters and various public safety agencies. The Freeze works with different charitable organizations in the…

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The mission of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana’s citizens through professional leadership, management, and education…

Indiana State Attorney General’s Office

If you have been the victim of Internet fraud, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-800-382-5516 or by logging on to the Attorney General’s website...

Indiana State Department of Health

Official website for the Indiana Department of Health. Here you will find FAQs, press releases, and information about COVID-19...

Indiana State Police

Official website for the Indiana State Police. Here you will find FAQs, press releases, career opportunities, district locations, etc…

Indiana’s Most Wanted

A comprehensive list of Allen County’s outstanding warrants. Includes a method for submitting information to law enforcement regarding the whereabouts of persons on the list…

Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry

Effective January 1, 2003, Zachary’s Law required sheriff’s departments to jointly establish the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry to provide detailed information about individuals who register as sex or violent offenders in Indiana. The purpose of the registry is to inform the general public about the identity, location, and appearance of…

Map of Fort Wayne

Interactive map of Fort Wayne, Indiana on Google maps...

New Haven Police Department

Official website for the New Haven Police Department. Here you will find press releases, police logs, and contact information...

News-Sentinel Lights & Sirens Database

Here you will find two searchable databases, one compiled from the Fort Wayne Police Department’s daily activity log (beginning June 1, 2006) and the other from the Allen County Sheriff’s Department’s daily activity log (beginning Oct. 18, 2007). These databases are based on public records. CAUTION: These reports indicate the activity described in…

Officer Down Memorial page

Indiana Line of Duty Deaths

Silver Alert Indiana

Here you will find the State of Indiana’s Silver Alert page. The site also includes helpful tips for family and Silver Alert activation guidelines.

Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN)

This site is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and offers educational tools for parents, guardians, and children. SCAN also offers educational programs on gun safety, bullying, and internet safety just to name a few…

Visit Fort Wayne

Official travel website for the City of Fort Wayne. The site allows visitors to explore events and activities taking throughout the City...

Internal Affairs

Details: Published: Monday, 22 June 2020 09:28

It is the mission of this office to assist the Chief of Police in preserving the integrity of the Fort Wayne Police Department by facilitating the highest level of organizational performance and service to the community. The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for coordinating and exercising supervision over investigations of complaints of allegations of misconduct against members of the Fort Wayne Police Department.

For questions or inquiries, please call 260-427-1424.

How to File a Complaint

The Internal Affairs Division investigates allegations of violations of the Rules and Regulations and/or Policies and Procedures of the Fort Wayne Police Department.

In order to file a complaint a Citizen’s Complaint form must be completed and signed by the complaining party.

Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Fort Wayne Police Department. A copy of the Citizen’s Complaint form (English and Spanish versions) is available to be downloaded. If you have a complaint, please print off the version of the form and complete all sections. Be as descriptive as possible. If additional space is needed use an additional sheet of paper and continue the narrative on that, but remember to sign the original form in the space provided.

Citizen Complaint Form (click preferred version below)

Citizen Complaint Form- English Citizen Complaint Form- Spanish Citizen Complaint Form- Burmese

PLEASE MAIL OR DROP OFF COMPLETED FORM TO:

Mailing:

Fort Wayne Police Department
Internal Affairs Division
1 E. Main Street
Suite 108
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Drop Off:

Fort Wayne Police Department
Internal Affairs Division
1 E. Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Please deliver to Records Division on the 1st floor

Schedule an Officer at an event

Details: Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 10:41

Content Coming Soon!

Towed Vehicle Information

Details: Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 10:39

Vehicle releases can be obtained at the Police Desk.

Vehicles are released to the registered owner: If plates are valid and registered to the owner, then a valid state issued ID or driver’s license is required to obtain the release form. If plates are more than 30 days expired, then a valid title along with valid photo ID are required for the release or updated plates and registration from the BMV. If the registered owner resides in another state or several hours away or is out of town, a notarized letter giving permission to someone to obtain the vehicle release- including all vehicle information (year, make, model, and VIN number) is required. A police photo or mug shot can be used on a release of a vehicle- in the case of a recent OWI arrest. If the registered owner is medically unable to obtain the vehicle, a notarized statement is required or valid POA paperwork that includes information regarding said vehicle. If the registered owner is deceased, a copy of the death certificate listing next of kin and paperwork naming the executor of the deceased’s estate is required. In all circumstances a valid photo ID is required. An expired ID is considered invalid.
Vehicles released to the lien holder will need the following: Title stating who is the lien holder, a completed application for title (ready to be taken to the BMV), BMV repossession paperwork (ready to be taken to the BMV), a hold harmless agreement (signed by representative of financial inst.), proof owner is behind on payments (payment log), copy of letter or any type of paperwork notifying owner they are in default, letter authorizing driver of transport company to sign & pick up vehicle/or a rep from financial company. Driver must also have valid ID and/or proof he is representing the transport company.