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Today, nine KPD officers completed the Carmel Marathon/ Half Marathon. The officers who competed today were Major Scott ...
05/31/2026

Today, nine KPD officers completed the Carmel Marathon/ Half Marathon. The officers who competed today were Major Scott Purtee, Lt Charlie Fourkiller, Lt Jordan Wiseman, Detective Alex Harper, and Officers Levi Purtee, Kayla Layer, Chris Jones, Lainey Armes, and Eli Harris.

Congratulations to each of these officers on a job well done!

Major Scott Purtee, pinned Officer Mason Fisher #425, during his promotion ceremony as he was promoted to the rank of S...
05/22/2026

Major Scott Purtee, pinned Officer Mason Fisher #425, during his promotion ceremony as he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Fisher has served on the Kokomo Police Department in the Patrol Division since April 2020.

We want to congratulate Sergeant Fisher on his well-deserved promotion and wish him continued success in his new leadership role with the department.

05/21/2026

Today, Major Scott Purtee, pinned Officer Mason Fisher #425, during his promotion ceremony as he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Fisher has served on the Kokomo Police Department in the Patrol Division since April 2020.

We want to congratulate Sergeant Fisher on his well-deserved promotion and wish him continued success in his new leadership role with the department.

The Kokomo Police are pictured with six AED units and AED kits that were purchased through a grant from the Duke Energy ...
05/21/2026

The Kokomo Police are pictured with six AED units and AED kits that were purchased through a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation.

These AEDs will help our officers better serve the citizens of Kokomo and provide life-saving assistance during medical emergencies.

Thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for supporting Public Safety and our community.

Pictured are Captain Garry Quirk, Asst. Chief Brian Seldon, Duke Energy Corporation Government & Community Relations Manager, Jennifer Jordan, and Major Scott Purtee.

Leaving the Scene of an AccidentOn May 13, 2025, at approximately 7:51p.m., Kokomo Police responded to the intersection ...
05/19/2026

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 7:51p.m., Kokomo Police responded to the intersection of Hoffer Street and Indiana Street on a report of pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived and located a 15-year-old male who was disoriented and had some visible injuries to his head and his body.

Through the investigation, it is believed that the juvenile may have been struck by a white pickup truck that left the area after the incident. A vehicle of interest was captured on surveillance footage around the time of the reported incident.

Anyone that has information regarding the pickup truck depicted in the photo is asked to contact the Kokomo Police Department at (765) 456-7017. You can always report tips anonymously by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from the iOS or Google Play Stores. You can also text a tip to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411.

Today, we mark the retirement of Captain Richard Benzinger #324, who faithfully served the Kokomo Police Department for...
05/18/2026

Today, we mark the retirement of Captain Richard Benzinger #324, who faithfully served the Kokomo Police Department for 31 years.

In those years, Captain Benzinger served as a Field Training Officer, Polygraph Examiner, Fi****ms Instructor, Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) Commander, served on the Internet Crimes Task Force, ATF Taskforce, Criminal Investigation Supervisor, and Captain of Professional Standards.

Thank you Captain Benzinger, for your dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the citizens of Kokomo. Your contributions over the years have made a lasting impact on this agency and the community you served.

We wish you the very best in this next chapter.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Established by a joint res...
05/15/2026

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

This day has a special meaning in our community. On August 25, 1877, KPD Officer Thomas Lannon was killed in the line of duty at the downtown train depot. On November 26, 1953, KPD Officer George “Al” Berryman was killed in the line of duty at a near westside residence. On March 20, 2016, Howard County Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Koontz was killed in the line of duty at a western Howard County residence.

Today, we held our Peace Officers Memorial ceremony. We took the time to honor, not only the line of deaths in Howard County, but around the country.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

We are excited to announce our series of meet and greet events that we will be conducting this summer!Our first event wi...
05/15/2026

We are excited to announce our series of meet and greet events that we will be conducting this summer!

Our first event will be at Big Ben Coffee on June 23 from 8-10 am. We will be holding these events at locally owned businesses throughout the summer and fall.

We want to thank Big Ben Coffee for hosting our first event of the year!

05/11/2026

KOKOMO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE PATROLS TO TARGET SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT

KOKOMO POLICE DEPARTMENT is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing seatbelt use.

Beginning May 11 through May 31, 2026, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seatbelts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through ICJI’s Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP).

“Buckling up is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones on the road,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Seatbelts save lives every day, and every trip should begin with making sure everyone is secured before hitting the road.”

Since 2021, Indiana has seen a steady decline in fatalities among passenger vehicle occupants not wearing seatbelts. Seatbelt usage among Hoosiers has also increased, reaching 94.1% in 2025 according to the Annual Seat Belt Usage Survey conducted by Purdue University Center for Road Safety in partnership with ICJI. This rate is above the national average of 91.2% usage in 2024.
“Too often, we see tragedies that could have been prevented with one simple click of a seatbelt,” said Chief Douglas Stout. “Buckling up isn’t just the law. It’s a responsibility that helps ensure you make it home safely.”

Indiana law requires drivers and all passengers to buckle up. Children under age eight must be properly restrained in a federally approved child car seat or booster seat. Drivers can be cited for lack of seat belt use, but also for each unbuckled passenger under the age of 16.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to make sure children are in the right car seat and that it is used correctly and properly installed.

Resources can be found at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat. To schedule an appointment with a certified car seat safety technician at one of Indiana’s 100 fitting stations, visit on.in.gov/SafeKids.

CHIRP is supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. For more information about ICJI’s traffic safety programs, visit www.in.gov/cji.

05/08/2026

Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Service

The Kokomo Police Department shall commemorate Fallen Officers Memorial Day with a ceremony honoring those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty as law enforcement officers.

The Kokomo Police Department had two officers die in the line of duty. Officer George A. Berryman and Officer Thomas W. Lannon.

Officer Berryman was killed in the line of duty on November 26th, 1953, in response to the investigation of a domestic incident. Officer Thomas W. Lannon died in the line of duty on August 22nd, 1877, after being shot in the back at the train station by an individual whom he had previously arrested.

The ceremony will be conducted Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 1:00p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.

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