Need A Police Report?

Officers responding to your calls for service have certain criteria for writing reports. Not all cases handled by the police will result in the generation of an official police report. When a report has been completed, a copy of that report is available at the police department. For confidentiality purposes you may be asked to present identification before any such transaction is completed. Some reports that have been submitted to the County Prosecutor’s Office due to criminal charges are only released with their permission. If you have any questions contact our Chief for his review of the matter. Police and Crash Reports There is a $5.00 administrative fee for police and vehicle crash reports. We would request 24 hours for preparation and then review. Accuracy is not always achieved after a long shift and simple clerical errors can happen. Our goal is to minimize these errors. Certificate of Insurance After a Crash If you have been involved in a crash that has cumulative damage over $1,000.00, you will be required to file a certification with the Indiana BMV indicating you had insurance at the time of the crash. This is separate from any insurance claim you may make. You must contact your insurance agent and have them file this electronic form. If they fail to do so within 10 days of our report being filed on the state server, your driver's license will be suspended. It is important to follow up with your agent and insure they have filed this on your behalf. It's also a good idea to ask them to forward you a copy for you records. Title Checks If you need a Title/VIN Check for a vehicle or watercraft, there is also a $5.00 charge. Receipts are issued at the police dispatch center for our town residents. Need A VIN Form? Here’s One Right Here! If you live in the unincorporated county areas surrounding Demotte, you will need to call the Sheriff’s Department for service at 219-866-7344. Where does that $5.00 fee go? Per State Board of Accounts, the money is designated for specific purposes related to equipment and training. There is no departmental spending discretion built into the assessment of fees. Handgun Permits DeMotte Residents can now obtain an application for an Indiana Carrying Permit online at: Application for Handgun Permit Applications for the Town of DeMotte are processed Monday through Friday between 6 AM and 2 PM. For more information, please contact us 219-987-3344

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