The Town of DeMotte was incorporated in 1967, and our Police Department was likewise established at that time.

The area was previously referred to as; “little village” by persons who settled here in the area.

Throughout the years, the town has kept that same family feel while experiencing growth within the town limits,

and the surrounding neighborhoods in Keener Township.

We are proud of the town’s heritage and of the quality of life you will find here in DeMotte.

Seldom does a Police Department get a chance to praise their town;

but we here at the police department are proud of the efforts put forth by our families.

Your Police Department strives to maintain the peace, dignity, and values that are brought forth by so many of our residents.

We hope you will always be able to brag a little (in a good way) on your accomplishments!

We encourage all of you, to join in and make your town the best place it can be.

We are proud to be your DeMotte Police Officers!

HIRING!
The DeMotte Police Department is accepting applications For Full-Time Patrol Officer.

Benefits:

-$69,680 annual staring salary
-Longevity pay
-14 days vacation after one year of service (up to a maximum of 4 weeks after 10 years)
-6 sick / personal days annually
-Take-home vehicle
-Annual IRA check
-$1,500 annual clothing allowance
-Health / Life Insurance starts on day of hire
Requirements:
-Must be a U. S. citizen at least 21 years of age
-Must have a valid driver’s license and a High School Diploma (or equivalent)
-ILEA graduate (tier I) preferred

Download Application
Applications due in by 6pm on November 1st, 2024.
Applications can be turned in at 112 Carnation St. SE , DeMotte; Mailed; or
emailed to: dmpolice@comcast.net

Message from the Chief of Police regarding movie night at Spencer Park:
Per ordinance 8.6.1, Spencer Park closes at 9 PM on Wenesdays. The only area that will be open after 9 PM will be in the area of the band shell where the movie will be presented. Anyone outside of that area will be directed to the movie area or will have to leave the park. Since the park area will be closed, all children must be supervised by a repsonsible adult while attending the movie. I thank you for your asssistance in keeping the movie event an enjoyable activity that the Town of DeMotte hopes to continue in the future.
Enjoy your summer and I hope to see you at the movie event!

PLEASE NOTE!
Our information email is for general purposes only. If you wish to file a complaint or speak with an officer, dial, 219-987-3344. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.

We do not monitor the email address on a constant basis and
we may go a day or two without responding to your complaint.

GOLF CART OPERATION:

DeMotte Citizens are sharing the roadway with Golf Carts.
Please be mindful that these slower moving vehicles will be on our streets with you so
please operate your vehicles with due regard.

Golf Carts can operate on the side streets of DeMotte with some stipulations.

All Golf Carts must be registered
Must have Financial Responsibility
Driver's must possess a valid Driver's License.
No one under two (2) years of age is allowed to ride on a Golf Cart on public streets.
No one under ten (10) years of age is allowed to ride on the back seat of a Golf Cart.
Golf Carts can only be operated during daylight hours- hours can be found in the ordinance.
All Golf Carts operated on DeMotte Streets must meet the required equipment list found in the ordinance.
Golf Cart Operators must comply with all State and local traffic rules and regulations.
There is a $50 annual registration fee to register for operation on town streets.

THE DEMOTTE GOLF CART ORDINANCE CAN BE FOUND- HERE!

PLEASE REMEMBER- "NO PETS IN THE PARKS".

8.13 HOUSEHOLD PETS PROHIBITED IN PARKS; CONTROL OF ANIMALS.
8.13.1 No person shall bring into, have or keep in any Town Park, a cat, dog, falcon, or other animal which is destructive of birdlife and other wildlife, except by written permit issued by the Board for special authorized pet shows in designated areas. Except as hereinabove provided, no dogs are allowed in Town Parks. Trained Seeing-Eye Dogs actually assisting the handicapped are exempt from this Ordinance.
8.13.2 The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta disposed by his animal on or within park property; and no owner shall take his animal onto park property for the purpose to allow animal to defecate or urinate therein.

8.19 PENALTIES.
8.19.1 Suspension From Park and Recreation Privileges: Any person violating the rules and regulations hereby set forth shall be subject to immediate expulsion from the park by any duly designated enforcement official and shall further be suspended from all park and recreational privileges for the remainder of the day that said violation occurs; and further, said violation shall be immediately reported to the Director who may, upon review of the facts, extend such suspension for a determined period not to be in excess of one year unless said violation is determined to be of such magnitude to warrant further suspension.

8.19.2 Fine: Any person violating this article or any part thereof, or any person doing any act which is prohibited hereunder or which is made or declared to be unlawful hereunder, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). Every day any violation of this article, rule or regulation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

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