Uniform Patrol Division
La División de Patrulla Uniforme es la división más grande del Departamento de Policía de Mishawaka. En general, se reconoce que Uniform Patrol es la columna vertebral del Departamento de Policía y la división más juzgada por su desempeño. Se proporcionan patrullas 24/7.
El horario de atención y dotación de personal es el siguiente:
- Day Shift: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Night Shift: 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Uniform Division is led by Assistant Chief Craig Nowacki.
Detective Bureau
La Oficina de Detectives está compuesta por detectives que tienen la tarea de investigar los delitos que ocurren en los condados de Mishawaka y St. Joseph. La Oficina de Detectives tiene cuatro subdivisiones:
- Unidad de Delitos Callejeros
- Unidad de víctimas especiales
- Unidad de Delitos Mayores
- Unidad de Homicidios de Caso Abierto
Todos los casos penales presentados a través del Departamento de Policía de Mishawaka se remiten a la Oficina de Detectives, donde se revisan y manejan caso por caso.
Los residentes con información sobre delitos pueden llamar a la Oficina de Detectives al (574) 258-1684 o enviar un consejo anónimo en línea.
They can also contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at (574) 288- ALTO o (800) 342-PARAR.
Detective Bureau Division is led by Assistant Chief Timothy Wiley.
División de Tráfico
The Traffic Division is the lead investigator for crashes involving serious traffic injuries and fatalities. Its officers investigate all hit and run crashes, conduct investigations into all traffic matters that require follow-up and review all traffic investigations conducted by the Uniform Division.
The Traffic Division has additional responsibilities as well. It acts as liaison for the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office on all driving-related cases submitted by the Mishawaka Police Department and administers the Electronic Vehicle Crash Reporting System.
VIN checks:
- $5 per vehicle
- Obtained in Mishawaka Police Department Records Division
- Documentation is presented to an officer for vehicle inspection and certification
- Vehicle must be present at the police department or within the Mishawaka City Limits.
Unidad de Relaciones Comunitarias
Los deberes y responsabilidades de la Unidad de Relaciones Comunitarias incluyen ayudar a los grupos de vigilancia vecinal con sus inquietudes, hacer contactos con los ciudadanos para determinar los problemas delictivos dentro de su área y desarrollar una respuesta innovadora o referencia para la resolución del problema. La Unidad de Relaciones Comunitarias trabaja en estrecha colaboración con la Unidad de Crimen Callejero y la Oficina del Jefe de Policía.
Supervisora de Relaciones Comunitarias:
Teniente Bruce Faltynski
Teléfono: (574) 258-1678
Fax: (574) 258-1690
Records and Services Division
The Records and Services Division of the Mishawaka Police Department retains all police reports, records and issues various permits. Our staff is available during regular business hours to fulfill requests and permits in person, by phone or by email.
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Informes de accidentes
$5.00 per copy
Purchase online o in person
- Purchase online through the database: BuyCrash.com o Carfax.com
- Purchase in person, by email or phone from the Records Division Office
- Requests made by phone or email must be paid in full before the report is released. Payment may be submitted by credit or debit card over the phone by contacting the Records Division staff.
Teléfono: (574) 258-1681
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Reportes del caso
$5.00 per copy
$10.00 per DVD video
- Only available for purchase in-person
- Must provide a valid picture ID
- Request(s) can be fulfilled via fax or email once the fee is processed
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Firearm Permits
REQUISITOS
- Mishawaka Residentes Only
- Must live within City limits
- Tener al menos 18 años de edad
- No local fees
PROCESO
- Complete handgun permit application online at:
- https://www.in.gov/isp
- Firearms tab
- Questions: Call 317-232-8264).
- Then:
- Schedule an in person (L1 – digital) fingerprint appointment with IdentiGo at:(844) 321-2421 o (877-472-6917)
- Must obtain your application number y receipt number from IdentiGo as this information is required to complete the next step.
- After the digital fingerprint appointment, bring the following to the Mishawaka Police Department:
A valid picture ID
Application number
Receipt number
IF YOU FAIL TO SCHEDULE THE DIGITAL FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Go online to: www.L1enrollment.com o Llamada 1-877-472-6917 para programar la cita.
- Refer back to the steps above once the digital fingerprints have been completed.
Vin Checks
$5.00 Fee
- Must submit payment in-person
- Vehicle must be present at the time of the request or within Mishawaka City limits (3 to 4-digit address)
- An officer will inspect and certify the vehicle
- Departamento de Policía de Mishawaka does not offer any salvage title services
Teléfono: (574) 258-1681
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Órdenes de protección
To file for a protective order, visit the St. Joseph County website: https://www.sjcindiana.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=220.
Local Background Checks
$10.00 Fee
- Only available for purchase in-person
- Must provide a valid picture ID
- Only for Mishawaka Police Department cases
- Not available for payment by phone or online
Teléfono: (574) 258-1681
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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