The Town of DeMotte was incorporated in 1967, and our Police Department was likewise established at that time.

The area was previously referred to as; “little village” by persons who settled here in the area.

Throughout the years, the town has kept that same family feel while experiencing growth within the town limits,

and the surrounding neighborhoods in Keener Township.

We are proud of the town’s heritage and of the quality of life you will find here in DeMotte.

Seldom does a Police Department get a chance to praise their town;

but we here at the police department are proud of the efforts put forth by our families.

Your Police Department strives to maintain the peace, dignity, and values that are brought forth by so many of our residents.

We hope you will always be able to brag a little (in a good way) on your accomplishments!

We encourage all of you, to join in and make your town the best place it can be.

We are proud to be your DeMotte Police Officers!

PUBLIC NOTICES

GOLF CART OPERATION:

Spring is almost upon us and DeMotte Citizens will be sharing the roadway with Golf Carts.
Please be mindful that these slower moving vehicles will be sharing our streets with you AND
please operate your vehicles with due regard.

Golf Carts can operate on the side streets of DeMotte with some stipulations.

All Golf Carts must be registered
Must have Financial Responsibility
Driver's must possess a valid Driver's License.
No one under two (2) years of age is allowed to ride on a Golf Cart on public streets.
No one under ten (10) years of age is allowed to ride on the back seat of a Golf Cart.
Golf Carts can only be operated during daylight hours- hours can be found in the ordinance.
All Golf Carts operated on DeMotte Streets must meet the required equipment list found in the ordinance.
Golf Cart Operators must comply with all State and local traffic rules and regulations.
There is a $50 annual registration fee to register for operation on town streets.

THE DEMOTTE GOLF CART ORDINANCE CAN BE FOUND- HERE!

PLEASE REMEMBER- "NO PETS IN THE PARKS".

8.13 HOUSEHOLD PETS PROHIBITED IN PARKS; CONTROL OF ANIMALS.
8.13.1 No person shall bring into, have or keep in any Town Park, a cat, dog, falcon, or other animal which is destructive of birdlife and other wildlife, except by written permit issued by the Board for special authorized pet shows in designated areas. Except as hereinabove provided, no dogs are allowed in Town Parks. Trained Seeing-Eye Dogs actually assisting the handicapped are exempt from this Ordinance.
8.13.2 The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta disposed by his animal on or within park property; and no owner shall take his animal onto park property for the purpose to allow animal to defecate or urinate therein.

8.19 PENALTIES.
8.19.1 Suspension From Park and Recreation Privileges: Any person violating the rules and regulations hereby set forth shall be subject to immediate expulsion from the park by any duly designated enforcement official and shall further be suspended from all park and recreational privileges for the remainder of the day that said violation occurs; and further, said violation shall be immediately reported to the Director who may, upon review of the facts, extend such suspension for a determined period not to be in excess of one year unless said violation is determined to be of such magnitude to warrant further suspension.

8.19.2 Fine: Any person violating this article or any part thereof, or any person doing any act which is prohibited hereunder or which is made or declared to be unlawful hereunder, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). Every day any violation of this article, rule or regulation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

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INDIANA CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY LAW

Indiana has become the 3rd State This Year to Pass Constitutional Carry of a firearm.

On July 1, 2022, the State of Indiana will no longer require a handgun permit to legally carry, conceal or transport a handgun within the state. This law DOES NOT allow everyone to carry a handgun as Indiana law contains certain criteria which must be met for a person to legally carry within the state.

A person MUST NOT be a PROHIBITED PERSON as defined by IC 35-47-2-1.5.

The DeMotte Police Department will still continue to process licenses to carry a handgun for town residents which can be a benefit when travelling outside the state. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the department at 219-987-3344.

More information about Firearm laws as they pertain to you can be found in the PDF Documents linked below.

Attorney General, Todd Rokita has released a Gun Owner's Bill of Rights pamphlet which can answer many questions. Another useful document can be found at https://handgunlaws.us.

Ind Gun Owner's Bill of rights

Indiana Handgun Laws

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