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Highland Police Department – Community Policing
COMMUNITY POLICING
Safe communities start when citizens take ownership, working with law enforcement. That’s where the Citizen’s Police Academy comes in. The 10-week course allows residents to see how Highland’s finest operates – up close and personal. From ride-alongs to a trip to the shooting range to weekly classes that follow crime from its source to the courts, participants have the opportunity to become part of law enforcement’s crime-fighting team.
The Citizen’s Police Academy involves weekly classes as well as work outside the classroom. Topics covered in training include:
- Highland Police and department tour
- Lake County Courts and Prosecutors Office
- Gangs and dangerous drugs
- Police Employees Assistance Program
- Criminal investigation and evidence collection
- Firearms training simulator
- School Resource Officer
- Ride-alongs
- Police chaplain program
Applications are now being accepted for the next Citizen’s Police Academy class.
If you are interested, click here to download an application and mail it to:
Highland Police Department
3315 Ridge Road
Highland, Indiana 46322
INFO: Please call the Highland Police Department at (219) 838-3184.
Highland Police Department
Address
3315 Ridge Road
Highland, IN 46322
Non-emergency telephone
(219) 660-0001
HPD administration
(219) 838-3184
FAX
(219) 972-5095
Mission & Vision
Members of the Highland Police Department’s sworn and civilian staff, its Commission, and its civilian volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of our community by providing a superior level of service and protection in the most effective and efficient manner.
We value open communication, citizen participation, honesty, fairness, unity, and teamwork.
Emergency Contacts
The Highland Police Department Emergency Contact Service is designed to save precious seconds when it matters most. Police urge seniors and those who have a handicap or disability to be proactive. The process is simple. Fill out a form that lists a trusted contact. Individuals on the form should be able to respond quickly in emergency situations with a key to the residence. Click here to download an emergency contact form.
Crime Watch
This program involves the community along with the police department to take offensive action against crime and other social problems. You can help our police department by becoming a concerned citizen and informing the police of anything that involves actual or potential criminal activities or danger. Valuable information can be provided by you since you are many times the only one in the position to know or observe what is occurring. Keeping Highland safe from crime and other problems should be everybody's goal. We all want to enjoy a peaceful community free of crime. Community policing through Neighborhood Watch will make our town a better and safer place to live.
Bike Path Safety
Since an on-demand crossing light was installed on 45th Street at the bike trail, pedestrians, bikeriders and skateboarders have never been safer. The non-traditional traffic lighting system – known as a Hawk Beacon – is just one of the safeguards in place to keep trails and paths throughout town worry-free. Click here to learn more.
License Plate Violations
State law requires residents moving into the state must acquire Indiana registration plates for their vehicles within 60 days (or sooner if their plates are expiring) of moving into the state. Click here to learn more.
Speed Control Sign
Having received a very positive response from the public in regards to our mobile traffice speed sign, the Highland Police Department now has four signs that are placed in areas of concern. Data collected from the device is used to establish days/times for traffic reinforcement, thus, placing police resources when and where they need to be to deal with problem drivers. Please email Cmdr. John Banasiak at [email protected]
or call (219) 838-3184 x 3304 for a suggested site near you.
Vacation Home Check
The Highland Police Department and our VIPS will keep an eye on your house while you are away. To activate the vacation home check system, simply call the department at (219) 838-3184 and let us know when you’ll be away. Please let us know if you have a house sitter. We also need a contact name and phone number of an individual who has a key along with the makes and models of vehicles that may be in the driveway while you are away.