Rushville Police Department

05/11/2026

The main entrance of the Rushville Police Department is under construction as we have new concrete poured to create the groundwork for a future law enforcement memorial. An updated, safer walkway is the first step in this process.

Due to the construction, the main entrance of the building is out of service from Monday May 11, 2026 to Friday May 15, 2026. Anyone who needs to conduct business at the Rushville Police Department is encouraged to call first at (765)932-3907. If a personal visit is necessary, further instructions can be provided on how to access the property during your call. We are also always more than happy to come to you. As always, in an emergency, dial 911.

04/11/2026

Members of the Rushville Police Department and the Rush County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a critical incident (Officer-Involved Shooting) resulting from a call for service on Friday April 10, 2026, at approximately 5:00PM. Per Rushville Police Department policy, the independent investigation of this matter has been delegated to the Indiana State Police - Pendleton Post. I have the utmost confidence in their ability to conduct a thorough investigation in this matter. Our thoughts, prayers and efforts from this point forward will be directed toward our law enforcement officers, communications officers and the victims in this case. As this is an active investigation, no further comment will be made. Any inquiries will be deferred to the Indiana State Police.

Additionally, we appreciate the support and concern that has been expressed for the well-being of the officers involved. We are blessed to be in a place with such a strong sense of community.

Craig M. Tucker
Chief of Police

Indiana State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Rushville

Rush County- The Indiana State Police has been requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting that took place this evening in Rushville.

Preliminary investigation determined at approximately 5:06 p.m., the Rush County Sheriff's Department received a report of a domestic disturbance involving shots fired inside a residence located in the 200 block of East 5th Street in Rushville.

Officers from both the Rushville Police Department and the Rush County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male subject exiting the residence with a female. The male was armed with a firearm.

Officers responded by issuing verbal commands to the suspect; however, he did not comply. During the encounter, officers discharged their fi****ms, striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured in the encounter. The female sustained a non-life tthreatening injury and was treated and released at the scene.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification to the family. The names of the involved officers will be released at the discretion of the Rushville Police Department and the Rush County Sheriff's Department.

Upon the completion of this investigation, the findings will be submitted to the Rush County Prosecutor's Office for review.

The Rush County Coroner's office and the Rushville City Fire Department also assisted the Indiana State Police in this investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.

03/20/2026

Enjoy your Spring Break (responsibly), Rush County!

02/25/2026

Did you know employment with the Rushville Police Department includes full pay and full benefits starting Day 1? And, did you know that full-time employment with the Rushville Police Department includes membership to the new Rush County Recreation Center? Well, now you do. There’s still time to apply!

The Rushville Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be accepted for this process until March 2nd.

The job description for the position may be found here: https://pdflink.to/rpdofficer/

The online pre-application may be found here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UDcy9IdI-0OijNvwWVKzF4SrTJbKPTRPhJdHT4r1eqJUMTNEN1ZGSVZSSTJLTlhEQUE0VlQ2ME9TUC4u

02/19/2026

We have some of the best dispatchers around!

Very nice dispatchers at Rushville Police Department keeping the city safe today! Thanks for all you do!

02/17/2026

The Beech Grove Police Department is in our thoughts and prayers. 🖤💙🖤

A message from Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice:

"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that today we lost one of our very own, Officer Brian Elliott. Officer Elliott, along with two other Beech Grove Police Department officers, was dispatched at 6:08 p.m. to the 100 block of Diplomat Court for a disturbance. After they arrived, Officer Elliott and another officer were shot. Both officers were rushed to Eskenazi Hospital, but despite the best lifesaving efforts by medical personnel, Officer Elliott succumbed to his injuries. The other officer, who we are not naming at this time, is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive.

My heart goes out to Brian’s wife, Erin, his parents, and all of his family, friends, and loved ones. At this time, I am asking that we lean on one another to get through this.

We are grateful to the team at Eskenazi Hospital, and our law enforcement and community partners for their extraordinary response and support."

02/09/2026

The Rushville Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be accepted for this process through the end of February.

The job description for the position may be found here: https://pdflink.to/rpdofficer/

The online pre-application may be found here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UDcy9IdI-0OijNvwWVKzF4SrTJbKPTRPhJdHT4r1eqJUMTNEN1ZGSVZSSTJLTlhEQUE0VlQ2ME9TUC4u

02/06/2026

Stay warm, stay aware!

09/21/2025

Animal lovers unite! The Rushville Police Department K9 Program is proud to support the upcoming Loophi-Con event and the Heart of Rushville on October 11, 2025, at the old Rushville Public Library.

Stop in for what is sure to be a good time! Make a donation to the Rushville Police Department K9 Fund and get your picture taken with Cupcake, the 14-foot tall velociraptor. Don't miss your chance to be part of this (pre-)historic event!!!

08/16/2025

The RCSD/RPD K-9 Open Golf Scramble would like to thank our sponsors for this year's event. Special thanks goes to those individuals and organizations who donated $500.00 or more toward the sustainment of our K-9 programs.