Columbia City Police

06/13/2026

Training Exercise!

Large-Scale Public Safety Training Exercise is scheduled for June 14th. Please avoid the area and understand the increase of public safety members in the area of Larwill and Whitko Career Academy

06/04/2026

🐾 Reminder to all pet owners! 🐾

To help keep our community safe and enjoyable for everyone, please remember that dogs are required to be on a leash when in public areas, as outlined in City of Columbia City ordinances.

📖 Ordinance 90.03(K) states that an animal must be properly restrained and not at large when off its owner's private property.

📖 Ordinance 96.04(D) states that only leashed dogs or cats are allowed with their handlers on the Blue River Trail. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and other animals are not permitted on the trail.

Leashing your dog helps protect your pet, other animals, and fellow residents while enjoying parks, sidewalks, trails, and other public spaces.

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner and helping make our community a safer place for all! 🐶❤️

06/03/2026

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05/22/2026

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05/11/2026

Thank you all for coming out to support the Proclamation of National Police Week. We truly appreciate your support and kindness.

A special thank you again to Mayor Ryan Daniel and Councilman Ryan Adamson for thinking of us this week and for recognizing the dedication and service of our officers.

05/11/2026

During National Police Week, we pause to recognize and honor the men and women who put on the badge each day with courage, integrity, and commitment to serving others.

To our officers, " Thank you for your sacrifice, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to protecting our community. The long hours, missed holidays, difficult calls, and daily challenges do not go unnoticed. Your service makes a difference every single day".

We also remember and honor the fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty, and we keep their families and fellow officers in our thoughts.

Stay safe, stay strong, and know that your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated.

05/11/2026

Click it or Ticket Press Release.

05/08/2026

Reminder of project safe prom today!

As we approach this weekend’s Junior/Senior Prom, we want to share information about an important event taking place this week at Columbia City High School.

On Friday, May 8, WCCS Junior and Senior students will participate in Project Safe Prom. Programs like this are conducted in schools across the state and country during Prom season to promote safe, responsible decision-making.

It has been several years since WCCS has hosted this experience at CCHS, and we’re grateful to assist in bring it back. This years event has been organized in part by two senior students as part of their Senior Capstone project, in collaboration with community partners.

As part of the program, there will be a simulated mock accident involving student actors, Police, fire and rescue, EMS, and Lutheran Air will all be present, including a helicopter landing on campus as part of the simulation.

Please be aware that on Friday, May 8, between approximately 1:00–2:30 PM, there will be a visible emergency response presence at the high school. This includes a helicopter landing. This is part of the planned educational event and not a real emergency.

Thank you for your support in helping keep our students safe.

05/08/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE BELOW📢

Please join us as Mayor Ryan Daniel reads a Proclamation honoring our local Law Enforcement during National Police Week.

All are welcome to attend as we honor and thank the dedicated men and women who serve our communities every day, including our local Police Officers, Sheriff Deputies, Town Marshals, State Troopers, DNR Officers, and Reserve Officers.

Refreshments will be available following the reading.

A special thank you to Mayor Daniel for making our officers a priority and for recognizing the commitment and sacrifices they make to keep Columbia City and Whitley County safe.

Please come out and show your support for all the men and women who proudly serve and protect our communities each and every day. 🇺🇸👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

May 11th
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 In front of City Hall (weather permitting)
➡️ In the event of bad weather, the reading will take place in the Council Chambers.

05/04/2026

As we approach this weekend’s Junior/Senior Prom, we want to share information about an important event taking place this week at Columbia City High School.

On Friday, May 8, WCCS Junior and Senior students will participate in Project Safe Prom. Programs like this are conducted in schools across the state and country during Prom season to promote safe, responsible decision-making.

It has been several years since WCCS has hosted this experience at CCHS, and we’re grateful to assist in bring it back. This years event has been organized in part by two senior students as part of their Senior Capstone project, in collaboration with community partners.

As part of the program, there will be a simulated mock accident involving student actors, Police, fire and rescue, EMS, and Lutheran Air will all be present, including a helicopter landing on campus as part of the simulation.

Please be aware that on Friday, May 8, between approximately 1:00–2:30 PM, there will be a visible emergency response presence at the high school. This includes a helicopter landing. This is part of the planned educational event and not a real emergency.

Thank you for your support in helping keep our students safe.