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We are 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 and community values. We are committed to creating and maintaining a partnership with the community and our citizens by identifying and solving problems in our neighborhoods and improving the quality of life.

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Police Records

The Records Section of the Logansport Police Department is comprised of civilian employees who act as the custodian of records for the department. The Records Section is responsible for processing public records requests for police reports as well as requests for Logansport arrest backgrounds.
Police Records’ services are available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00 pm (excluding holidays).

All police reports/ records or background check requests can be obtained by filling out Logansport Police Release Forms. The forms may be submitted through email, in person, or fax (574-753-0513).

Please email amichael@logansport.in.gov, or drop off Record Release/ Local Background Form for dissemination. The Records department will contact you when records are ready to be picked up and paid for.

*Please fill out forms in entirety as to avoid delays in receiving records.
*Juvenile criminal information is deemed confidential and cannot be released.

All accident report requests can be done in person at the Records Department with use of cash or check or reports are available online at Buycrash.com with use of debit or credit card.

*Officers who are completing accident reports have up to ten days to finish each report.

Phone: (574) 753-4101
Ink Fingerprinting services are available Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM in the Records Division at the Logansport Police Department.

The cost for fingerprinting is $10 per card.
(Cash or Check Only)

Fingerprinting is by appointment only.
The person to be fingerprinted must provide photo identification upon request. NO EXCEPTIONS

Vin Check payments are accepted between 8:30AM- 4PM at the Records Department.
Fee of $5 per VIN check.
Must provide title, BMV paper, and ID.
Cash or Check only.
After remitting payment, then you can schedule for an officer to come inspect vehicle.

WE DO NOT DO SALVAGE VIN CHECKS.

Evidence/Property Release Information

All property and evidence requests can be obtained by filling out Logansport Police Request for Release of Property form. The form may be submitted through email, in person, or fax (574-753-0513)

Please email wraber@logansport.in.gov, or drop off to Logansport Police Department Main office for dissemination. The Evidence department will contact you when the property is ready to be picked up.

Request for Release of Property Form

*PLEASE FILL OUT IN ENTIRETY & BRING ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS TO AVOID DELAYS *You can obtain all legal paperwork needed (court orders, disposition, etc) from your Lawyer or Cass County Clerk’s Office.

Phone: (574) 753-4101 Ext 210

Property release is by appointment only.

Resources

Informational Handouts:

Documents Available Upon Request:

  • Copies of Accident Reports ($8.00)
  • Copies of Incident Reports ($8.00)
  • All Fingerprinting ($10.00 per card)
  • Copy of Media (includes Tap/DVD & Prep) $50
  • All VIN Checks ($5.00)
  • Criminal Background Check ($10.00 – $20.00)
  • Daily Logansport Police Department Activity Log Copy ($0.25)

Payment by cash, check, credit card, or money order accepted.

Animal fines are paid at the Clerk Treasurer’s Office
601 E Broadway, Suite 203
Logansport, IN 46947
Animal Ordinance

Who Do I Call For

Family Opportunity Center
(574) 753-7834

Suicide Prevention
(800) 784-2433

Suicide Prevention
(800) 382-9097

Salvation Army
(574) 722-1979

Four County Mental Health
(574) 722-5151

Cass County Probation
(574) 753-7780

Ind. Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 800-5556

Graffiti Hotline
(765) 722-8717

Cass County Sheriff’s Dept.
(574) 722-6060

Logansport Fire Dept.
(574) 753-3102

Logansport Memorial Hospital
(574) 753-7541

Cass County EMA
(574) 722-2484

Ambulance Service
(317) 955-3500

Indiana State Police~Peru Post
(800) 382-0689

Contact

Shawn Heishman

Chief of Police

sheishman@logansportpolice.com

Jason Shidler

Jason Shideler

Assistant Chief of Police

jshideler@logansportpolice.com

Lieutenant John Rogers

Criminal Investigation

jrogers@logansportpolice.com

Alyssa Michael
Administrative Assistant
amichael@logansport.in.gov
(574) 753-4101

Staff Directory

Records Division Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Central Indiana Crime Stoppers
Online @ CrimeTips.org or Call (317) 262-8477 (tips) or (800) 222-8477 (tips).

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