Police Department

Contact Information

Rob Wiley - Police Chief 234 South Main Street Kendallville, IN 46755 Tel: 260-347-0654 Fax: 260-347-7030 Email: police@kendallville-in.org

The men and women of the Kendallville Police Department would like to thank you for your interest in our department. The goal of this department is to work with the citizens of our city to prevent crime, reduce traffic related problems, and to make Kendallville an even safer place to live and work.

The members of the Kendallville Police Department are continually looking for better ways to work for and with the citizens of Kendallville. We encourage you to talk with the members of our department regarding the needs of the city and how we, as a department, can be more effective Partners With The Community.

Full-time Officer position open

The Kendallville Police Department currently has an opening for a full-time Police Officer.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.  Initial requirements are a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to hiring, and ability to pass a written examination and physical fitness assessment.  A comprehensive background investigation, voice stress examination, interview board and other procedures will be required for those continuing through the process.  Applications will be available at the Kendallville Police Dispatch Center or can be downloaded here.  Applications must be turned in at the Dispatch Center or returned by certified mail to Kendallville Police Department, Officer Application, 234 S. Main Street, Kendallville, IN  46755 by August 11, 2008.  Applications for Reserve Police Officers are also available at the Kendallville Police Dispatch Center on a continuing basis.

Function / Services of the Police Department

Mission
It is mission of the Kendallville Police Department to provide professional, high quality and effective police services in partnership with the community. We, the members of the Kendallville Police, believe that our work has vital impact on the quality of life in our community. To demonstrate our commitment to our profession, on and off duty, we subscribe to the following values:

Pride
The department recognizes that it's employees are the vital component to the successful delivery of police services. We believe we can achieve our highest potential by actively involving our employees in problem solving and improving police services.

Integrity
Integrity is defined as being honest, moral, upright and sincere. Public trust can only exist with our integrity and respect for one another. The foundation of the Kendallville Police Department is the high level of integrity of its employees.

Professionalism
Recognizing the changes and diverse needs of the community, the Kendallville Police Department promotes and encourages a policy of professional individual excellence, which is delivered and enhanced by continuing education and training.

Fairness
Department members shall uphold laws in an ethical, impartial, courteous, and professional manner while respecting the rights and the dignity of all persons. We shall strive to achieve a balance between enforcement and community needs which reflect both the spirit and the letter of the law. We support an organizational climate of mutual trust and respect.

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