Crawfordsville Police Department

04/09/2026

Today recruitment specialists Officer Plant / K9 Inka, Officer Hoycus, Officer Grider, and Officer Saulsberry attended the West Central Career and Technical Education (CTE) career fair!

Officers informed interested students of the job’s opportunities, challenges, and the necessary steps to become a police officer, all while emphasizing teamwork, community service, and the reward of a career that makes you proud!

(P.S. Yes, K9 Inka stole the show!)

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Officer Cooper Williams and Officer Andrew Plunkett for being sworn-in today by Mayor Todd Barton!!

02/23/2026

Today officers from state, local, and federal agencies nationwide gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliot.

Officer Dreher, Officer Clouser, and Officer Hoycus represented the Crawfordsville Police Department by paying their respects at the service and the following procession to Crown Hill Cemetery where Officer Elliot was laid to rest in the Hero’s of Public Safety section.

“There is no greater love than a man that would lay down their life for another.”

“In loving memory of all our nations fallen officers, may they live on forever” - memorial band worn daily by one of our officers.

02/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and Department as they mourn the loss of Officer Brian Elliott.

02/17/2026

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02/13/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 (& 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱)!

We are celebrating a few days early since this year National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day (Feb. 15) falls on a weekend.

We proudly thank our CCSC School Resource Officers, Officer Villalpando and Officer Bowen, for their unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and schools.

Our SROs do so much more than protect our buildings—they build relationships, mentor students, and help create a positive, supportive learning environment across our CCSC schools each day. We are grateful for their dedication, professionalism, and the care they show our school community.

Thank you for all that you do to keep CCSC schools safe, secure, and connected. 💙🚓💛

02/10/2026

Today is . Let’s promote awareness of online threats faced by youth. There are resources and support available!

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02/09/2026

CPD recently presented 2025 awards to members of the department. These awards were voted on by their peers. We thank all Officers and civilian staff for their continued hard work and effort in serving the City of Crawfordsville.

2025 award winners:
Officer Stewart - Department Officer of the year, Days B rotation Officer of the year
Sgt. Totheroh - Supervisor of the year, Field Training Officer of the year
Officer Grubbs - Days A rotation Officer of the year
Officer Saulsberry - Nights A rotation Officer of the year
Officer Glancy - Nights B rotation Officer of the year
K9 Team of the year - Officer Stewart and partner Captain Investigator of the year - Detective Lt. Templeman - not pictured
Join us in congratulating the 2025 award winners!

02/07/2026

A little over a year ago, Officer Bittinger (New Richmond Marshal) and Officer Hoycus met Kylin at the Lodge 90 Fraternal Order of Police annual Christmas event. Kylin would later invite Officer Bittinger and Officer Hoycus to his 5th birthday party. Today Officer Bittinger and Officer Hoycus were invited to Kylin’s 6th birthday party!

Kylin was gifted an “Officer Kylin” shirt, CPD goodie bag, and a CPD letter to include a tour of the police department, a tour of the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Armored vehicle, and a ride to school in a police car!

Everyone wish Kylin a happy birthday!!

01/24/2026

FYI dont go to Kroger to pay your electric bill if you get a phone call to do so!!

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨
CEL&P will NEVER demand payment over the phone or pressure you to pay immediately using gift cards, prepaid cards, wire transfers, or cash apps.

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be CEL&P, hang up and contact us directly at 765-362-1900.

01/14/2026

Congratulations to Cooper Williams and Andrew Plunkett on receiving conditional offers of employment by the Board of Police Commissioners!

01/09/2026

Thanks to Ruoff home mortgage for the delivery of a goodie basket for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!