Uniform Patrol Division
The Uniform Patrol Division is the largest division in the Mishawaka Police Department. Uniform Patrol is generally acknowledged to be the backbone of the Police Department and the division that is most judged by its performance. Patrols are provided 24/7.
The hours of operation and staffing are as follows:
- 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – 1st Detail
- 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. – 2nd Detail
Uniform Division is led by Assistant Chief Craig Nowacki.
Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau is comprised of detectives who are tasked with the investigation of crimes that occur in Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. The Detective Bureau has four subdivisions:
- Street Crimes Unit
- Special Victims Unit
- Major Crimes Unit
- Cold Case Homicide Unit
All criminal cases filed through the Mishawaka Police Department are referred to the Detective Bureau, where they are reviewed and handled on a case-by-case basis.
Residents with information on crimes can call the Detective Bureau at (574) 258-1684 or submit an anonymous tip online.
They can also contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at (574) 288- STOP or (800) 342-STOP.
Detective Bureau Division is led by Assistant Chief Timothy Wiley.
Traffic Division
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.
Community Relations Unit
The Community Relations Unit’s duties and responsibilities include assisting neighborhood watch groups with their concerns, make citizen contacts to determine crime problems within their area and developing an innovative response or referral for resolution of the problem. The Community Relations Unit works closely with the Street Crime Unit and the Office of the Chief of Police.
Community Relations Supervisor:
Lt. Bruce Faltynski
Phone: (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 and issues various permits.
Forms of payment accepted: Credit/Debit Cards/Cash/Money Orders/Checks. There is an ATM available to the public in the lobby.
- $10 per DVD video
- $5 per case report
Pay UTT (Uniform and Traffic Tickets) via phone.
Services Director/Custodian of Records Division:
Brad Haney
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (574) 258-1681
Fax: (574) 258-1690
Accident Reports
Can be purchased online at BuyCrash.com, Carfax.com, via email or phone at the Records Division Office for $5.00 per copy. Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received. You must call the Records Department with a credit or debit card payment.
Phone: (574) 258-1681
Email: mpdrecords@mishawaka.in.gov
Case Reports
Request can only be submitted in person. $5.00 per copy. Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received.
Fingerprinting
$5.00 fee per card.
Must be in person and provide valid picture ID.
Records Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Firearm Permits
You must follow several steps to obtain a gun permit.
REQUIREMENTS
- Live within Mishawaka city limits
- Be at least 18 years of age
- No local fees
PROCESS
- Go online to: https://www.in.gov/isp/ (for questions, call 317-232-8264).
- Fill out your handgun permit AND schedule a (L1 – digital) fingerprint appointment here.
- Please provide the IdentoGo application # and receipt from IdentoGo.
IF YOU FAIL TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Go online to: www.L1enrollment.com OR
- Call 1-877-472-6917 to schedule the appointment.
- Once you have completed the online steps, come to the Mishawaka Police Department Records Division with your application number to pay your local fee.
Vin Checks
Contact the Records Division (574) 258-1681.
- $5.00 fee (Payable in advance at the Records Division. Must be in person.)
- An officer will inspect and certify the vehicle.
- Vehicle must be within city limits (4 digit address or the vehicle must be present at the time of the request)
- No salvage title services
Protective Orders
To file for a protective order, visit the St. Joseph County website: https://www.sjcindiana.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=220.
Local Background Checks
Must be requested in person at the Records Division.
- Checks are accepted in person only, not available for payment online or by phone.
- Only for cases investigated by the Mishawaka Police Department.
- Fee: $10.00.
- Must provide a valid picture ID.
- Fees are payable by: Cash, credit/debit cards, personal check, money order or cashier check ONLY.
The exact amount for these services is greatly appreciated.
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