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!

DEMOTTE WEATHER

--GOLF CARTS --
Summer is here and Golf Carts will be on the roadways. We ask that as you drive the Town Streets, you stay vigilant and watchful for these slower moving vehicles. Please be cautious when traveling the roads with these vehicles.

Town Ordinance, 4.18.1 requires that all Golf Carts operated within the town limit to be registered Annually with the Police Department. Also, there are certain equipment and insurance requirements to qaulify for registration.

The operation of golf cart within the Town of DeMotte is strictly prohibited unless the golf cart is operated and equipped in full compliance of the Town Ordinance.

Also, please remember that Golf carts may only be operated on Town streets which have a posted speed limit of thirty (30) miles per hour or less. Golf carts may not be operated on sidewalks or on the following national or state highways or town streets except to cross said highways or streets at intersections in a path ninety (90) degrees to said highways and streets: SR 231 (Halleck Street), SR 10, 15th Street, Orchid Street, 8th Avenue and Division Street.
An Indiana Driver's license is required to operate a Golf Cart on Town streets. The number of occupants in a golf cart shall be limited to the number of persons for whom factory seating is installed and provided on the golf cart. No one under two (2) years of age is allowed to ride on a golf cart, and no one under ten (10) years of age shall be allowed on the back seat of the cart. All passengers must be seated while the golf cart is in use.

To view the Town Ordiance and it's full text, please click HERE.

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.

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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