Jasper Police Department

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male in the photo reference an ongoing investigation. If you have any information, please call the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255, or anonymously 812-481-COPS.

06/07/2026

A big thank you to St. Joseph’s Church for dropping off meals from their church picnic for our officers!

05/27/2026

The Jasper Police Department wants to remind residents that while transient merchants and door-to-door solicitors do operate within the city from time to time, they must follow certain guidelines under Jasper City Ordinance.

Check out the graphic below to know your rights, check for valid licenses, and note the legal hours of operation. Thank you for helping us protect the safety and privacy of our community.

-Lt. Dave Burger

05/22/2026

The Jasper Police Department is proud to share that Officers Barkley, Lawyer, and Fleck have graduated from the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

They will now begin at least 14 weeks of Field Training, where they’ll apply what they learned in the academy out on the street

Please join us in congratulating these Officers on this important milestone!

-Lt. Dave Burger

05/21/2026

SRO Lampert and Det. Sgt. Brescher got to be honorary pitchers at the Ireland Elementary School I-Day annual kickball game! Thanks to the students and staff for invite!

05/19/2026

UPDATE:
The light appears to be operational. Thank you

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UPDATE:
The light is flashing red in all directions

Please treat is as a 4 way stop

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The traffic light at 15th St and Newton St is currently out

Officers are out directing traffic

Please avoid the area

05/18/2026

All last week for National Police Week, our friends at Jasper Holiday Foods kept Jasper Police Officers and other area law enforcement well-fed with some amazing meals.

The support from our community last week was heartwarming. We are incredibly grateful to serve and protect a town that takes such good care of us.

Thank you Holiday Foods, for fueling our team and supporting public safety!

-Lt. Dave Burger

05/18/2026

The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this individual in reference to an ongoing investigation. If you recognize this person, please call the Jasper Police Department at (812) 482-2255, or the anonymous tip line at (812)-481-COPS (2677)

05/15/2026

The Jasper Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Jason Knies for being selected for the Outstanding Law Enforcement Award by the Optimist Club of Jasper!

For 20 years—including 11 as a dedicated School Resource Officer—Officer Knies has gone above and beyond for our youth. From teaching D.A.R.E. and ALICE to driving a school bus and serving on the JPD Peer Support Team, he is a vital bridge between law enforcement and our schools. He is always there for our students, parents, and staff, day or night.

We would also like to thank the Optimist Club of Jasper and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #138 for their unwavering support of public safety in our community!

Optimist Club of Jasper, IN Fraternal Order of Police #138 Wood Capital Lodge