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You can call the police department directly for non-emergencies at (765) 653-2925.
Provide information about an incident at (765) 848-1644.
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The Greencastle Police Department is responsible for patrolling the entire City of Greencastle, Indiana. This task is carried out by some of the most professional and dedicated men and women in law enforcement. Our officers come to work everyday not only to serve and protect, but to make a difference in the lives of people who call Greencastle their home.
Ed Wilson
Assistant Chief
Charles Inman
Nightshift Captain
Brad Hiatt
Dayshift Captain
Mike Collins
Investigations Captain
mcollins@cityofgreencastle.com
For parking enforcement information
www.greencastleparking.rmcpay.com
The Greencastle Police Department is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live. We are committed to the enforcement of laws, to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
HONOR- We will fulfill our responsibility to the community with respect.
DUTY- We will perform our job both morally and legally.
INTEGRITY – We will keep and maintain the highest moral principles.
COMMITMENT- We will be unwavering to our dedication to public safety.
Welcome to the Greencastle Police Department website for the City of Greencastle. I want to welcome you on behalf of the men and women of the Department and encourage you to explore the information available to learn more about what we do and the services we provide for our community.
It is the mission of the members of the Department to provide the most professional services and be committed to the protection and safety of the community. We are committed to using the best practices, training and technology for investigating and preventing criminal activity in our City. We strive to work with the community by building and maintaining relationships with all those who live and work in Greencastle. We will preserve public trust and confidence so we can impartially address criminal and safety concerns throughout our City.
The Officers of the Greencastle Police Department are highly trained and dedicated to providing the most professional and ethical services while carrying out their daily duties. Protecting and serving the community is the foremost goal of the Department while maintaining the highest level of respect for all. Please do not hesitate to call upon me or any of our officers on the Department at any time if you need assistance.
Chris Jones
Chief of Police
The Greencastle Police Department has been approved by the State of Indiana to become a Permanent Fitting Station. The Permanent Fitting Station is a not-for-profit program that allows all residents of PutnamCounty who qualify to receive a free child restraint seat through the Greencastle Police Department. The Permanent Fitting Station is available to all residents of PutnamCounty.
There are two ways that residents from PutnamCounty can qualify for the Permanent Fitting Station. If they receive assistance from one of the two following Government Assistance Programs, which are Hoosier Health Wise and or WIC, then they qualify. A person who qualifies must meet the following criteria to receive a free child restraint seat. Their current child restraint seat could be damaged or broken from use or from an accident; expired; on the recall list (in which the Police Dept. keeps a current recall list available); the child has out grown its current seat; the history of the seat is not known (meaning it could have been purchased at a yard sale which is not recommended to do); and if a woman is currently pregnant and is within four weeks of delivery and she brings in a note from her doctor stating she doesn’t have a child restraint seat.
It is recommended for those residents of PutnamCounty who qualify and need a child restraint seat to call the Greencastle Police Department at 653-2925 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and set up an appointment to have the child seat installed in their vehicle. The Police Dept. currently has three Certified Child Restraint Techs on staff that can install child restraint seats into vehicles.
Also any resident of PutnamCounty can make an appointment through the Greencastle Police Department to have their current child restraint seat inspected by one of our three Certified Child Restraint Techs. This inspection will determine if their seat is installed correctly and safely in their vehicle along with making sure the child is properly restrained in the child restraint seat. These appointments can also be made Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Indiana Child Passenger Laws currently requires children less than 8 years of age to be restrained in a child restraint seat that meets federal safety standards. Children from the age of 8 up to 16 must be restrained in a child restraint seat or vehicle safety belt. This law applies to all seating positions in all vehicles including cars, van, trucks, and SUV’s.
If anyone has any questions about the Permanent Fitting Station or if they have any questions pertaining to Indiana’s Laws regarding child restraint seats they can call the Greencastle Police Department at 653-2925
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Greencastle Police Department at 600 North Jackson Street is a Safezone for custody and merchandise exchanges.
The position of Block Captain should be a shared responsibility between two or more people. This helps neighbors to learn to work together as a team and become better acquainted, thereby promoting more of a sense of “neighborhood”. Everyone in the watch group has equal status and should not expect someone with the title of Block Captain to do all the work. Neighbors should not expect a Block Captain to do their reporting for them, nor should a Block Captain offer to report should a neighbor choose not to get involved.
Note:
Did you know that if it takes a thief longer than 60 seconds to break into a home; they will leave. It pays to have good quality locks and good neighbors.
When taking your vehicle in for repairs never leave you house key on the ring. They have your home address, phone number and access to your home.
Vin Inspection info:
A person can come to the Greencastle Police Department with their vehicle and request a VIN check by picking up the phone in the lobby and talking to Dispatch. Make sure to have your paperwork from the BMV when arriving. You can also call (765)653-3155 or (765)653-3156 (Press 0 at the prompt) and request an Officer come to your location to perform the VIN check.
Fingerprints for employment info:
A person can have fingerprints done at the Greencastle Police Department for employment reasons preferably done Mon-Friday 9AM-4:30 PM. Please bring an identification card with photograph. These fingerprints will be on paper card, not digital.
Contact animal control info.
A person can contact animal control by calling directly to the Putnam County Animal Shelter at (765) 653-1943 or by calling Putnam County Dispatch at (765)653-3155 or (765)653-3156 (Dial 0 at the prompt). If the situation is emergent please call 911 to have an Officer respond immediately.
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