Police Department
It is the mission of the Martinsville Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime and to enhance public safety while working with our community to improve the quality of life.
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Dispatch: (765) 342-6614
Office: (765) 349-4900
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Emergency
911
Office Hours
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Martinsville Officers
Programs
Curfew & Code Enforcement
Ordinance violations (e.g. vehicles improperly registered/expired/no license plates, trash placed outside too early, bulk trash items out when it’s not bulk trash week, construction materials not picked up, grass clippings blown into the street) are handled to eliminate eyesores and enhance the beautification and safety of Martinsville.
Operation Sheepdog
After-hours drug enforcement activity and saturated patrols officers do in addition to their regular duties to achieve drug, alcohol and warrant-related arrests.
Citizens Police Academy
For interested residents to learn about the various aspects of law enforcement work. Call 765-349-4900 for more details.
National Night Out
A family-friendly evening the first Tuesday in August to help build a strong police-community partnership
Coffee with a Cop
Opportunity to share informal conversations with officers over a cup of coffee.
Clothe a Child project
A year-round opportunity to donate so officers and children selected by the schools can shop together in November/December. Checks can be made payable to MPD Clothe a Child.
Dual credit partnership
With Vincennes University in partnership with Martinsville Community Schools and Martinsville police officers for a juvenile law enforcement instructional academy for MHS juniors and seniors interested in law enforcement careers.
DARE program
For fifth graders at Bell Intermediate Academy.
Services
fraud protection presentations
Fraud protection presentations for senior citizens; call 765-349-4900 to schedule.
K9 demonstrations for students
K9 demonstrations for students; call 765-349-4900 to schedule.
free home safety visits
Free home safety visits; call 765-349-4900 to schedule.
vacation watches
Call 765-349-4900 during normal business hours to provide vacation dates and home address and officers will be made aware to provide extra patrols.
nuisance, suspected drug house
Call 765-349-4900 and the information will be shared with patrol officers to watch the area and vehicles in it.
Speed trailer
Can request trailer (has online monitoring at the Police Department) be placed in areas where speeding is suspected; call 765-349-4900 to request to be placed on the list for the trailer.
VIN inspections
vehicle inspections and hull inspections for boats are required by the BMV; stolen vehicle reports can be run. For full vehicle inspections, contact the Indiana State Police at 317-232-8262.
firearms license
To apply for a firearms license, go to the Indiana State Police Web site to start the process and follow the prompts to apply for a license to carry a firearm. You will need to bring your receipt received from this process to the MPD to complete the local process.
parking tickets
Parking tickets can be paid at the Police Department’s service window in the lobby of City Hall. The various fees are listed on the tickets.
crash/incident reports
Copies of crash/incident reports can be purchased at the information window: $10 for a crash report and $3 for an incident report.
Must have to drive a golf cart on city streets:
Golf carts can cross, but cannot be driven on Morgan Street, South Ohio Street south of Gray Street, Main Street, Morton Avenue, and Burton Lane. Golf carts cannot be driven on or cross State Road 37 and State Road 39.
Bring insurance information and the golf cart to the Police Department during normal working hours for the inspection; yearly permits are $30.
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Police Department Updates
Police Department Merit Board Meeting Agenda – September 20, 2022
City of Martinsville Police Department Press Release
Police Department Merit Board Meeting Agenda – February 15, 2022
Police Department Merit Board Meeting Agenda – December 21, 2021
Police Department Merit Board Meeting Agenda – July 20, 2021
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