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We welcome and encourage positive feedback regarding the City of Mishawaka and the Mishawaka Police Department. If you experience an emergency or need police assistance, please use your telephone to call 574-258-1678 or 911. This page is not monitored 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

09/01/2026

🎉 September Service Anniversaries 🎉

The Mishawaka Police Department would like to take this time to congratulate and recognize the officers celebrating a service anniversary this September! 👏

We are grateful for your dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to serving and protecting the City of Mishawaka each and every day. Your years of service make a lasting impact on our department and our community.

Thank you for your continued service and congratulations on your anniversary! 🚔💙

08/26/2026

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

Today is the perfect day to show off and say THANK YOU to our incredible Mishawaka Police K9s and their dedicated handlers! 🐕‍🦺👮‍♂️

These four-legged officers are more than just great dogs—they are highly trained partners who work tirelessly to help keep our community safe.

🐶 K9 Bailey & Lt. James Bartlett
Bailey is a German Shorthaired Pointer, born March 17, 2017, in Hungary. He has served with Mishawaka Police since January 2019 as a single-purpose narcotics detection K9. Bailey was recognized for his outstanding work as Officer of the Quarter and Officer of the Year in 2022, assisting numerous agencies and departments throughout the area with narcotics detection.

🐶 K9 Lord & PFC Zach Alfrey
Lord is a German Shepherd, born June 15, 2021, in the Netherlands. Since April 2023, he has served as a dual-purpose apprehension and narcotics detection K9.

🐶 K9 Fradi & PFC Anthony Stachowiak
Fradi is a German Shepherd, born December 28, 2017, in Hungary. He has served with Mishawaka Police since 2019 as a dual-purpose apprehension and narcotics detection K9. Fradi was named Officer of the Year in 2023 and has an impressive 33 criminal apprehensions during his career.

👏 Please join us in giving a big round of ap-paws to Bailey, Lord, and Fradi—and their handlers—for their dedication, hard work, and service to the City of Mishawaka!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR K9 UNIT! 🐾

Now through mid-September, Mission BBQ is selling their special 9/11 Tribute Red Cups. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mishawaka Police Department.

We are proud to share that the proceeds received by Mishawaka Police will go directly toward supporting our Mishawaka Police K9 Unit! 🐕‍🦺

❤️🤍💙 Want to show your support? Be sure to stop by Mission BBQ in Mishawaka and get yourself a cup!

A special THANK YOU to MISSION BBQ and everyone who supports our officers—both two-legged and four-legged!🐾

🐾 Happy National Dog Day to all the good boys (and their handlers)! 🐾

08/25/2026

The Mishawaka Police Department is proud to congratulate and welcome our newest officers, Zachary Roberts and Collin Allen, who were officially sworn in today, Tuesday, August 25.

Officers Roberts and Allen recently graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on August 21, 2026.

They will now continue their training as they enter the Field Training Program (FTO), where they will be paired with a Mishawaka Police Field Training Officer for the next 12–16 weeks.

Please join us in welcoming Officers Roberts and Allen to the Mishawaka Police Department. Congratulations, Officers Roberts and Allen, and welcome to Mishawaka!

08/17/2026

MISSION BBQ in Mishawaka is honoring the heroes of September 11, 2001, with their Hometown Heroes 9/11 Red Cup. ❤️💙

A portion of the proceeds from each cup sold will benefit Mishawaka Police and Mishawaka Fire Department, supporting the men and women who continue the tradition of protecting and serving our community.

🟥 Grab your Hometown Heroes 9/11 Red Cup through mid-September and help support our local first responders while honoring the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.

But don't stop with a cup — come join us at Mishawaka Mission BBQ at NOON on September 11 for a special 9/11 memorial tribute, including the playing of the National Anthem with Local First Responder Honor Guard.

Take a moment.
Remember the lives lost.
Honor the heroes.
Support those who protect and serve our community today.

September 11 — We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.

08/12/2026

🚦 COOL YOUR ENGINES, MISHAWAKA! 🚦
📚 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDER 📚

School is officially back in session! 🚌✏️

As students, teachers, parents and staff return to school, we’re seeing an increase in vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic during the morning and afternoon commutes.

The City of Mishawaka, School City of Mishawaka, Mishawaka Police Department and Mishawaka Fire Department are asking everyone to COOL YOUR ENGINES and help make getting to and from school safe for everyone!

🐢 SLOW DOWN – Give yourself extra time and watch your speed in school zones and neighborhoods.

📱 PUT THE PHONE DOWN – Stay focused and eliminate distractions while driving.

👀 LOOK UP & LOOK AROUND – Watch carefully for children, pedestrians, bicyclists and crossing guards.

🚌 WATCH FOR SCHOOL BUSES – Be prepared to stop and remember that children may be crossing the roadway near bus stops.

🚸 WATCH FOR CROSSING GUARDS & CHILDREN – Give them plenty of space and always be prepared for a child to enter the roadway unexpectedly.

🚲 SHARE THE ROAD – Be alert for students riding bicycles and other forms of transportation.

A few extra seconds of patience can make a lifetime of difference. ❤️

Let’s work together to keep our students, families, crossing guards, bus drivers and everyone traveling through Mishawaka SAFE!

🏫 School is back. Let’s all slow down and look out for one another.

08/11/2026

🎉 MISHAWAKA, YOU MADE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT A HUGE SUCCESS! 🎉

One week later, we’re still smiling and thinking about what a GREAT night it was! ❤️💙

The Mishawaka Police Department would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate National Night Out with us at Merrifield Park!

National Night Out is all about building relationships, strengthening partnerships, and bringing our community together—and Mishawaka showed up! 👮‍♂️🤝🏡

A very special THANK YOU to all of our incredible community partners, businesses, organizations, volunteers, and city departments who donated their time, resources, food, supplies, equipment, and talents to make the evening such a success:

👏 Chick-Fil-A
👏 Mission BBQ
👏 Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County
👏 Kona Ice
👏 Lighthouse Autism Center
👏 West End Neighborhood Watch
👏 Indiana Operation Lifesaver – Rail Safety
👏 St. Joseph County 911 Dispatch Center
👏 Humane Society of St. Joseph County
👏 Michiana Crime Stoppers
👏 Nintendo
👏 AT&T
👏 Homes for Heroes
👏 Target
👏 St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office

🚒 A special thank you to the Mishawaka Fire Department for bringing a fire truck for everyone to explore!

And, of course, our own Mishawaka Police Department brought out some of the equipment and people that make our department special—including our motorcycles, SWAT truck, Hummer, drone, and K9, with demonstrations and opportunities for the community to get an up-close look at the tools and resources our officers use every day.

🍊🌭 THANK YOU to our Mishawaka Kroger stores for donating cookies, clementines, hot dogs, and buns!

🥤🍿 THANK YOU to Mishawaka Target for donating snacks, kids’ drinks, and water!

🎪 And a HUGE shout-out to Mishawaka Parks and Rec Dept.! Their team provided the inflatables and handled so much of the staffing, setup, logistics, and cleanup behind the scenes. We couldn't have done it without you!

Most importantly, THANK YOU to YOU—our Mishawaka community! ❤️💙

Thank you to every family, child, resident, neighbor, community member, volunteer, and supporter who came out, visited a table, enjoyed the inflatables, met an officer, checked out the equipment, grabbed a hot dog or Kona Ice, and simply spent the evening together.

Those conversations and connections are what National Night Out is all about.

📸 Were you at National Night Out?
We’d LOVE to see your pictures! Share your favorite photos from the evening in the comments below and help us relive the fun!

From all of us at the Mishawaka Police Department, thank you for helping make National Night Out 2026 one to remember!

We’ll see you next year! 👋

📅 Tuesday, August 3, 2027
📍 Mishawaka, Indiana

Until then, keep looking out for one another, keep building community, and remember…

Mishawaka is stronger when we work together! ❤️💙👮‍♂️

08/04/2026

🚔🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! Join Us for National Night Out! 🎉🚔

We can't wait to see you TODAY from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Merrifield Park (1000 E. Mishawaka Ave.) for National Night Out!

National Night Out is a nationwide event that celebrates the strong partnerships between law enforcement, first responders, city departments, and the community. It's an opportunity to come together, build relationships, strengthen neighborhoods, and celebrate what makes Mishawaka a safe and great place to live, work, and visit.

Meet representatives from the:
🚓 Mishawaka Police Department
🚒 Mishawaka Fire Department
🏛️ Mayor's Office
🏙️ Mishawaka City Council
🌳 Mishawaka Parks Department
🏠 Code Enforcement..and many of our outstanding community partners!

🌭 FREE hot dogs, chips, cookies and bottled water will be available while supplies last, courtesy of our generous sponsors: Mishawaka Kroger and Target.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of:
🎈 Bounce houses & family activities
🚔 Police, fire, and emergency vehicles
🤝 Community resources
🍧 Kona Ice
😊 Fun, food, and fellowship with your neighbors!

Together, we're building a stronger, safer Mishawaka—one neighborhood at a time.

📍 Merrifield Park
1000 E. Mishawaka Avenue

🗓️ TODAY
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

We'll see you tonight!

08/01/2026

🎉 August Service Anniversaries 🎉

The Mishawaka Police Department would like to take this time to congratulate and recognize the officers celebrating a service anniversary this August! 👏

We are grateful for your dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to serving and protecting the City of Mishawaka each and every day. Your years of service make a lasting impact on our department and our community.

Thank you for your continued service and congratulations on your anniversary! 🚔💙

07/28/2026

🚓🎉 ONE WEEK AWAY! Join Us for National Night Out! 🎉🚒

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Merrifield Park
1000 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN

Mishawaka... MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Mishawaka Police Department invites you and your family to join us for National Night Out, a FREE community event celebrating the partnerships that help keep City of Mishawaka a safe place to live, work, and visit!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🚔 Police, Fire & Emergency Vehicles
🚒 Meet First Responders & Ask Questions
🎈 Inflatables & Kids Activities
🤝 Visit with Community Partners
🏘️ Meet Local Neighborhood Watch Groups
🌭 Free Food & Fun for All Ages!

We're excited to be joined by many outstanding community partners, including:
• St. Joseph County Dispatch
• St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office
• Humane Society of St. Joseph County
• Michiana Crime Stoppers
• Nintendo
• AT&T
• Lighthouse Autism Center
• Journeys Autism Center
• McKinnies Realty
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County
• Target
• Old Navy
• Chick-fil-A
• Mission BBQ
• West End Neighborhood Watch
…and more!

This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and organizations that serve our community every day while enjoying an evening of family-friendly fun.

📢 Invite your friends, share this post, and make plans to join us next Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Merrifield Park!

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

07/23/2026

🚁 **Drone Technology Helping Keep Our Community Safe**

On **July 22**, Mishawaka Police Department officers were dispatched to an address in Mishawaka after receiving a report of a suicidal individual who was allegedly threatening to shoot responding officers.

As officers arrived, our Drone Team deployed a drone to the front of the residence. Using the drone, officers were able to safely "knock" on the front door and attempt to make contact with the occupants before placing officers in a potentially dangerous position.

The homeowners answered the door unarmed, and officers quickly determined the report was **false**.

While this incident fortunately ended without violence, it demonstrates how drone technology can reduce risk during high-risk calls. By allowing officers to gather information and establish communication from a safer distance, drones help protect community members, officers, and everyone involved while allowing incidents to be resolved more safely and effectively.

🎥 **Watch the video below to see how the drone was used during this response.**

The Mishawaka Police Department remains committed to using technology responsibly to enhance public safety and improve outcomes for our community.

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100 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN
46544

Telephone

+15742581678

Website

https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/departments/police-department/

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