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05/11/2026

New Castle Police Department would like to take a moment to remember and be thankful for all of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers to protect our communities locally and nationally. Join us in remembering the fallen for National Police Week 2026 - "Heroes Live Forever." 💙

"President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 in 1962 designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty and its calendar week as Police Week in recognition of the service given by the men and women who stand guard to protect us through enforcement of our laws. Amended in 1994, President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-322 directing the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff on May 15 unless that day is also Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated on the third Saturday in May."

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05/06/2026

🚨🚨REMINDER🚨🚨

NEW CASTLE POLICE HIRING PROCESS

🚨Application deadline: May 15th, 2026 by 4:00 PM.🚨

EXPEDITED PROCESS - LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY!
New Castle Police Department is currently accepting lateral applications for the position of Patrolman. Applicants must be Tier 1 LETB Certified in good standing.

Applications are available at:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MDqZghAgTXkK08y2lYI6EneiNmXdzVBot5dkFQjzfpM/edit?usp=sharing

or in person at New Castle Police Department Records, located at 197 N 6th St. New Castle, IN 47362, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

For additional information contact Training Sergeant Jason Boring at (765)388-2781 or email [email protected].

Lateral Applicants will receive First Class Patrolman pay upon successful completion of the Field Training Program. All applicants will be given the option to be treated as confidential during and after the selection process. On request, interviews will be remote and confidential.

04/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2026

New Castle Police Department to increase patrols to target distracted driving and speeding.

April 1, 2026 – NCPD is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.

As part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement, officers will work overtime beginning April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law.

Distracted driving and speeding remain major contributors to serious and deadly crashes. These actions are illegal and endanger everyone on the road. Officers will step up enforcement and ticket anyone caught violating these laws.

Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect in 2020, prohibits drivers from holding mobile devices while operating a motor vehicle. Calls may only be made using hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth, headset, or any other hands-free technology.

To help prevent dangerous driving behaviors, ICJI and law enforcement encourage motorists to:

• Put the phone down and avoid multitasking while driving
• Obey posted speed limits and adjust speed for road conditions
• Allow extra travel time, especially during busy commute periods
• Keep a safe distance between vehicles

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.

03/20/2026

👏CONGRATS!👏 Assistant Chief Justin Wardlow for Graduating the FBI National Academy Class 297!!! It was an honor for AC Wardlow, and for the NCPD, that he was selected to attend when only approximately 250 people are chosen from an international pool of senior police leaders. If you see AC Wardlow out, join us in congratulating him.

(The FBI National Academy is a prestigious, 10-week professional development program held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, specifically designed for mid-level and senior law enforcement leaders. Founded in 1935, the program aims to raise global law enforcement standards by providing advanced training to a highly selective group—fewer than 1% of officers nationwide are chosen to attend. Participants, who typically have an average of 21 years of experience, engage in a rigorous curriculum of undergraduate and graduate-level courses accredited by the University of Virginia, covering topics such as leadership, behavioral science, forensic science, and counterterrorism. Beyond academics, the academy emphasizes intensive physical fitness, culminating in the "Yellow Brick Road," a grueling 6.1-mile obstacle course. A core benefit for officers is the opportunity to forge a global network of peers, creating lifelong partnerships that facilitate international cooperation and the exchange of best practices in modern policing.)

03/11/2026

🚧Road Construction Alert🚧

BE CAREFUL, DRIVE SLOW!

S Memorial Drive is under construction, again, this time from Parkview Drive to C/R 300 S. Obey all signs. Keep your focus on the road. Be patient and help each other.

New Castle experienced several additional traffic accidents last year due to this road construction. Stay alert.

If you have any concerns, contact NCPD. We will assess and try our best to help.

03/06/2026

Thank you, Safe At Home, for hosting ICADV for an excellent L.A.P. training on domestic violence prevention and investigation! Several NCPD Officers from both the Patrol and Investigations Divisions attended the training.

(The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) training provided by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is a specialized, evidence-based initiative designed to train law enforcement and community partners to identify victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) who are at the highest risk of being seriously injured or killed.)

03/02/2026

🚨NEW CASTLE POLICE HIRING PROCESS🚨

**Application deadline is May 15th, 2026 by 4:00 PM.**

EXPEDITED PROCESS - LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY!

New Castle Police Department is currently accepting lateral applications for the position of Patrolman. Applicants must be Tier 1 LETB Certified in good standing.

Applications are available at www.cityofnewcastle.net and/or in person at New Castle Police Department Records, located at 197 N 6th St. New Castle, IN 47362, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

For additional information contact Training Sergeant Jason Boring at (765)388-2781 or email [email protected].

Lateral Applicants will receive First Class Patrolman pay upon successful completion of the Field Training Program. All applicants will be given the option to be treated as confidential during and after the selection process. On request, interviews will be remote and confidential.

02/27/2026

To view the whole NCPD Annual Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bguRk3FQ0qMuGKPE74EBwO1FYoXPmdZW/view?usp=drive_link

Everyone be safe! Take special care when driving in the SR 3 / Memorial Drive road construction zones that will be here throughout 2026.

Thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility of serving and protecting our community. Together, we will continue to make New Castle a place we are all proud to call home.

02/18/2026

The New Castle Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the Beech Grove Police Department following the tragic loss of Officer Brian Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on February 16, 2026.

Officer Elliott made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting his community. His dedication, courage, and commitment to public safety will not be forgotten.

We also keep the injured officer in our thoughts and wish them strength and a full recovery.

During this incredibly difficult time, we stand alongside the Beech Grove Police Department, Officer Elliott’s fellow officers, his family, and the entire Beech Grove community as they mourn this profound loss. The law enforcement profession is built on unity and service, and we grieve together as one law enforcement family.

Please join us in keeping all those affected in your thoughts and prayers.

02/17/2026

The men and women of the New Castle Police Department extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the two officers of the Beech Grove Police Department who were shot in the line of duty tonight.

Our hearts are with the injured officers, their families, and the entire Beech Grove Police Department during this difficult time. We stand in solidarity with our fellow law enforcement officers and pray for their strength, healing, and full recovery.

Please keep these officers, their loved ones, and all first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

01/22/2026

***Update***
The below person has been identified. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter.

***Community Service Announcement***

The New Castle Police Department is attempting to identify a person of interest involved in a Theft investigation which occurred on 01/12/2026. If you believe you have information that may be beneficial in this investigation contact Detective Sergeant Chase Hightower at 765-529 5355 ext. 3312 or Henry County Dispatch at 765-539-4890, or by responding to this post.

***All Subject are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law***

Address

197 N 6th Street
New Castle, IN
47362

Telephone

+17655294890

Website

http://www.cityofnewcastle.net/

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