Brownstown, Indiana Police Department

03/06/2026

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428 likes, 33 comments. “In 2020, while moving the Brownstown PD, Chief Tom Hanner found a lost SA kit from a 2006 case. I want to be clear: Chief Hanner and Detective Jac Sanders weren’t even at there in 2006. We don’t know who originally lost that file, but we know who refused to let it stay...

02/17/2026

Very sad day in Law Enforcement, Officer Brian Elliot gave the ultimate sacrifice for his community.

02/04/2026

The Brownstown Police Department accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer. Lateral Applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted till May 1, 2026

Starting Salary $52,500
Clothing/Equipment Allowance $1,500

Take home vehicles, off duty use in surrounding counties of Jackson County
*Paid On Duty Workouts
* Paid Vacations
* Sick Days
* Personal Days
* PERF 1977 Retirement (100% Paid by the Town)
* Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
* 2024 20yr Pay Matrix $52,500-$70,015
* Supplemental Retirement Offered (457b)

Requirements:
1. Shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
2. Shall be a U.S. Citizen.
3. Shall possess a valid driver’s license.
4. Shall have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Shall reside within adjoining counties of Jackson County
6. Shall have no felony convictions and no drug convictions
7. No domestic violence convictions.

Be at least 21 years of age, but not yet 40 years of age at time of appointment for sworn officer positions if not currently enrolled in 1977 Indiana PERF Retirement system. Military Veterans with at least 20 years of service in the Armed Forces may become a member of the 1977 Indiana PERF Retirement system if under 40 years and 6 months of age.

Non-ILEA Certified Applicants must be able to successfully complete a written exam, a physical assessment and background investigation prior to offer of employment.

Application can be picked up at Town Hall located 116 E Cross St Brownstown, In 47220

Any questions email Assistant Chief Joe Kelly at [email protected]

01/12/2026

Today is BPD K9 Honey’s 4th birthday today!

12/14/2025

Brownstown Central Schools are closed tomorrow 12/15/25

12/11/2025

We recently had our annual department awards dinner. This year Officer Levi Caudill was selected as Brownstown Officer of the Year! He was nominated by his peers for his outstanding work within Brownstown Elementary School and his service to the Town of Brownstown.

Officer Landon LaMaster was awarded for his proactive criminal patrol and making the streets and citizens safer from the criminal element that travels in and around Brownstown.

Officer Ryan Cherry and K9 Honey also received an award for their dedication to the Brownstown Central Community School system and the citizens of Brownstown.

Pictured left to right: Officer Cherry, Officer Caudill and Officer LaMaster.

12/02/2025

Brownstown Central Schools are CLOSED today!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Brownstown Police Department!

11/22/2025

Congratulations to Brownstown Central High School football team for winning the Class 2A South Semi-State game 31-21!

10/08/2025

06/11/2025

Update 6/13/25 10:40 am: Jeremiah Bragg is now in custody following an outstanding effort by multiple agencies who partnered together to locate and safely arrest him. Wanted on Warrants Wednesday

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police are actively looking for Jeremiah Bragg, age 36, who most recently lived in Jackson County, Indiana.

You see….Mr. Bragg conveniently failed to appear for a court hearing yesterday following his February 2024 arrest just outside of Brownstown.

In that case, Ol’ Jeremiah allegedly walked into the Jackson County Bank Branch in Brownstown, pointed a firearm at employees, and left after receiving cash that sure didn’t come from his bank account. After he left the bank with money, he fled from the area in a vehicle.

Unfortunately for him, his route of travel with his two companions led them all right into the hands of Brownstown’s finest. Brownstown Officers with the assistance of Jackson County Deputies stopped the vehicle on Vallonia Road.

Bragg allegedly exited the vehicle holding a handgun and the cash. He soon thought better of it, dropped the gun, and was taken into custody.

Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post led the investigation. Jeremiah Bragg was ultimately charged with 13 felonies, with the most severe charge being a Level 3 Felony Armed Robbery and three counts of Level 3 Felony Criminal Confinement while armed with a deadly weapon.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Jeremiah Bragg, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (812)358-2141 or the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post (812)689-5000.

Anyone who is found to have been assisting Bragg while he is wanted on these serious accusations could also potentially face criminal charges.

It is important to note that charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.