Berne Police Department

05/30/2026

This dog was found in Berne. Please contact the Adams County Sheriff's Department at 260-724-5345 if this is your dog.

04/16/2026

If this is your dog, please contact the Berne Police Department. 260-589-2169

03/31/2026

On March 30, 2026, Dylan Grimm and Hunter Kongar were sworn in as the newest officers with the Berne Police Department. Congratulations and welcome aboard!

01/26/2026

Adams County is now under a Travel Watch

01/26/2026

Adams County has updated the local travel advisory to a “Warning” or color red.

The highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. During a “Warning” local travel advisory, individuals are directed to (A) refrain from all travel; (B) comply with necessary emergency measures; (C) cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operation plans; (D) obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers; (E) county offices will be closed.

*Private Business decides whether employees need to report for work.
*No code dictates work stoppage for private business.

Road conditions will be reassessed tomorrow morning as Highway Department crews resume operations.

Please, if you do not need to be traveling, stay home. Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. Make sure kids going outside to play are clothed properly and not outside for too long due to the frigid temperatures. Decatur PD officers will remain on duty 24/7, ready to respond if needed.

08/09/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decatur Police Department

Adams County Law Enforcement to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day

Decatur — As summer winds down, Adams County Law Enforcement is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to prevent impaired driving and save lives. From August 16 through August 30, officers will increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Our top priority is keeping our roads and our community safe,” said Lieutenant Derek Loshe. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.”

In 2024, nearly 14% of all traffic fatalities in Indiana involved alcohol, while more than 35% of all traffic fatalities involved drug impairment, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).

“If you are impaired, whether from alcohol, drugs, or even medication, you should not be behind the wheel,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “As we head into the final stretch of summer, we’re urging Hoosiers to make the responsible choice and plan ahead for a safe, sober ride.”

Drivers are encouraged to make transportation plans before consuming alcohol. Impaired judgment can lead to dangerous and even deadly decisions. Drivers should secure a designated sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home.

If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive. Take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If you see a suspected drunk driver on the road, safely pull over and contact local law enforcement.

For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

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Lieutenant Derek Loshe
Decatur Police Department

Get resources on ways to prevent drunk driving and alcohol-impaired crashes along with national drunk driving statistics and facts.

07/25/2025

The annual Swiss Days parade will be on Saturday, July 26 at 4:30 PM.

06/23/2025

Dog running loose this morning. Call Berne PD at 589-2169.

06/09/2025

Dog found on Parkway St will be at Berne PD for a bit. Call 724-7141 and tell dispatch if it’s yours.

05/08/2025

LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS RELEASE – SEAT BELT HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
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NEWS RELEASE
May 1, 2025

“Click it or Ticket”
Adams County Law Enforcement Agencies ramping up patrols ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS – With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, officers with Adams County Law Enforcement Agencies are preparing to step up patrols to crack down on seatbelt usage. From May 17 through May 31, Adams County Law Enforcement Agencies will join police officers across the state to participate in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits including seat belt usage

“To kick off the summer travel season, it’s critical to remind all motorists that wearing a seatbelt is not just the law; it’s something that can save your life,” said Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Our goal is simple – we want everyone to make it home safely. Buckling up is the first step in achieving that goal.”

This high-visibility enforcement campaign is part of a nationwide effort funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through grants administered by ICJI. During the campaign, Adams County Law Enforcement Agencies will take a no-excuses approach to enforcement, issuing citations to anyone not properly restrained.

“If the enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” said Decatur Police Lieutenant Derek Loshe. “We are asking Adams County residents to remind each other to buckle up when they drive, and to consider changing their habits if they don’t.”

Indiana continues to see strong compliance with its seat belt laws. ICJI’s latest observational survey found that 93.6% of Indiana drivers wear their seatbelts. While this is encouraging, there is still work to be done to reach the remaining 6.4% of drivers who put themselves at risk.

To reinforce the message, state traffic safety leaders are reminding people why the laws exist in the first place.

“Seat belts are one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect yourself on the road,” said Jim Bryan, Traffic Safety Director for ICJI. “Putting on a seat belt takes just a few seconds but can make all the difference in the event of a crash. If you’re not buckled up, you are taking a dangerous risk.”

Research consistently shows that seat belts can reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash by up to 65%. Without one, people are at a higher risk of being ejected from a vehicle, which can lead to fatal outcomes.

For additional information about seat belt safety, visit on.in.gov/seatbelt