Elkhart Police Department

08/12/2026

Congratulations to all our new firefighters on your graduation! You should be proud of all of your hard work and we're looking forward to working with you!

08/12/2026

🏫The school year is here! Here are some safety tips to remember:

🚸 Back-to-School Safety: Drivers, Slow Down!

As kids head back to school, our roads and neighborhoods get busier. Drivers can help keep our students safe by staying alert and slowing down.

🚗 Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods. Watch for reduced speed limits and obey them.

🚌 Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and lights are flashing. We posted a great visual reminder of this yesterday, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ErBDRZ3Sx/

🚶 Watch for pedestrians. Children may suddenly cross the street or move into the roadway. Be prepared to stop.

📵 Put the phone down. Keep your eyes on the road and your attention on driving.

🚦 Follow crossing guards and traffic signals. Always stop for a crossing guard or officer holding up a stop sign. Give children and crossing guards plenty of time and space to safely cross.

🚗 Be extra cautious near schools during drop-off and pick-up. Expect congestion, stopped vehicles and children moving between cars.

💡 Leave a little earlier. Giving yourself extra time can help prevent rushing and dangerous driving decisions.

A few extra seconds can make all the difference. Let's work together to make getting to and from school safe for every child. 🚌🎒

08/11/2026

Important reminder as kids head back to school:
See the school bus stop-arm? Time to STOP 🛑 Racing past the arm puts young lives in jeopardy. Let's keep our children safe together.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to our two new officers that were sworn in at this morning's Police Merit Commission Meeting. We extend a warm welcome to Patrolmen E. Saponjyan ( #554) and D. Pratt ( #555).

We're excited to have you and welcome to the EPD family!

08/07/2026

FYI on next week's Paving/Milling schedule from the City:

"Weather permitting, the City of Elkhart Street Department will be paving streets from Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th.

Monday, August 10th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd to south Dead End
• Pleasant Plain Ave. - E. Mishawaka Rd. thru Bontrager Ave.
(Outside deceleration lanes)
Tuesday, August 11th
• E. Mishawaka Rd. – Bypass overpass to Elkhart Clinic
(Road closed from Prairie St. to C.R.111)
Wednesday, August 12th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.
Thursday, August 13th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.
Friday, August 14th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.
Please remove all vehicles from the street before 7:00 a.m. and do not return them until after 7:00 p.m. or until barricades have been removed.
For the safety of crews and residents, please do not move or remove barricades. Sidewalks and/or alleyways will be accessible to and from your home, but street access will be prohibited during the paving process. Please plan for delays in your commute.

Any and all cooperation is greatly appreciated in our efforts to provide unparalleled services to the community!"

Weather permitting, the City of Elkhart Street Department will be paving streets from Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th.

Monday, August 10th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd to south Dead End
• Pleasant Plain Ave. - E. Mishawaka Rd. thru Bontrager Ave.
(Outside deceleration lanes)

Tuesday, August 11th
• E. Mishawaka Rd. – Bypass overpass to Elkhart Clinic
(Road closed from Prairie St. to C.R.111)

Wednesday, August 12th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.

Thursday, August 13th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.

Friday, August 14th
• Pleasant Plain Ave. – E. Mishawaka Rd. to E. Hively Ave.

Please remove all vehicles from the street before 7:00 a.m. and do not return them until after 7:00 p.m. or until barricades have been removed.

For the safety of crews and residents, please do not move or remove barricades. Sidewalks and/or alleyways will be accessible to and from your home, but street access will be prohibited during the paving process. Please plan for delays in your commute.

Any and all cooperation is greatly appreciated in our efforts to provide unparalleled services to the community!

08/07/2026

🏅Congratulations to James Robbins! He won top honors in our Run the Radar Challenge at last week's Snow Cones in the Park event with a speed of 10 mph.

We've had so much fun with this summer's Snow Cones in the Park series that we are working on securing a couple more dates. Keep an eye on our page for more info...coming soon!

08/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of retired officer Stuart "Stu" Herbert ( #116).

Stu dedicated 30 years to serving the Elkhart community with honor, professionalism, and compassion. The impact of his service will not be forgotten.

On behalf of the Elkhart Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Stu's family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him. Thank you, Stu, for your faithful service to our community.

08/07/2026

PSA: Due to Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix street closures, our Waterfall Dr entrance is closed today, 8/7, and tomorrow, 8/8. Please access the Elkhart Police Department parking lot via our entrance on E Marion St. Thank you for your patience!

08/07/2026

ICYMI, info from the City on road closures for the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix:

"As we prepare for race weekend, please note the following road closures:
• Beginning Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m.: Waterfall Dr. from Jackson Blvd. to Franklin St.
• Beginning Thursday, August 6 at 8:00 a.m.: NIBCO Parkway from Elkhart Ave. to East Jackson Blvd., and High St. from the Civic Plaza parking lot to Waterfall Dr.
• Beginning Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.: Franklin St. from Waterfall Dr. to Main St., Jackson Blvd. from Waterfall Dr. to NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart Ave. from NIBCO Parkway to Waterfall Dr., and Waterfall Dr. from Franklin St. to East St.
• Beginning Friday, August 7 at 12:00 p.m.: Main St. from High St. to Franklin St.

Please plan accordingly and refer to the event map for the best routes around the race area."