Police Department

The Rensselaer Police Department responds to the needs of the citizens of Rensselaer. The officers patrol the City to insure the safety of the citizens. They also respond to calls for services and calls reporting criminal activity. The Rensselaer Police Department can respond to these calls with patrol cars or the bike patrol.

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2008 Rensselaer Police Department Dispatchers

Pictured above are the dispatchers for the Rensselaer Police Department. First row, left to right: Karnea Dickson, Dawn Schleman. Back row left to right: Brie Anne Strauser, Brad White and Nicole Zacher. Not pictured is Bill Wakeland.

2008 Rensselaer Police Depatment Pictured below are the City of Rensselaer Police Department Front row, left to right: Officer Chad Hammond, Ofc. Mike Riegle, Ofc. Dan White, Chief Phillips: Back row, left to right: Sgt. Matt Anderson, Detective Matt McAleer, Ofc. Mike Aubuchon and Officer Jamie Essex. Not Pictured is Ofc. Brant Schmid who was attending the Police Academy in Plainfield, IN

Rensselaer Police Department News and Updates

Rensselaer Hires Two Officers in June, 2008

Pictured above the City of Rensselaer Clerk-Treasurer, Frieda Bretzinger swears in Officer Kimberly Klaus (left) and Officer Chris Widen. Both officers are 2008 graduates of Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana with majors in Criminal Justice. Officer Klaus comes to Rensselaer from Hebron, Indiana and Officer Widen originates from Park Forest, Illinois.

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Accident Reports: The fee for accident reports is $10.00 and can be picked up Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM (CST) at the Rensselaer Police Department

VIN Checks: Police Officers provide vehicle identification checks required by the BMV after a $5.00 fee is collected for each VIN check completed. The fee must be paid at the Rensselaer Police Department.

Hand Gun Permits: The local fee for Hand Gun Permits range from $10.00 to $50.00 depending on the permit you are inquiring on. Hand Gun Permit Applications can be picked up at the Rensselaer Police Department Monday through Friday. Lifetime Permits are also available.

Fingerprinting: The Rensselaer Police Department does fingerprinting for anyone needing their prints done for employment, guardianship, etc. The Rensselaer Police Department does not charge for fingerprinting.

Car Seat Technician: Available by appointment only. Please call the Rensselaer Police Department Non-Emergency line at (219) 866-7602 to schedule an appointment.