Tipton Police Department

05/28/2026

Join the Tipton Police Department– Patrol Officer Hiring Process

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career serving your community and helping keep others safe? Consider joining the Tipton Police Department as a Full-Time Police Officer.
Accepting pre-applications through June 19, 2026, for the position of Police Officer as part of our upcoming hiring process.
Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday from 9 am-3 pm at Tipton Public Safety Building (225 E. Jefferson St., Tipton, IN), Tipton City Hall ( 216 S. Main St., Tipton, IN), or visit https://www.tipton.in.gov/jobs for more information.
All applications should be emailed to Chief David Maddox at [email protected] or submitted in person to the Tipton Public Safety Building by June 19, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
Applicants whose pre-applications are accepted will receive additional information regarding the hiring process at a later date.

05/18/2026

The City of Tipton is looking for a Public Safety Administrative Coordinator to support our Police and Fire Departments. This full-time position pays $19.00 - $23.62/hr and comes with health, dental, and vision benefits.

A few things you will be doing in this role:

-Supporting the Police Chief and Fire Chief with day-to-day administrative needs

-Managing records, public records requests, and departmental documents

-Handling bookkeeping, payroll support, and budget tracking

-Greeting the public and responding to inquiries in person, by phone, and online

-Processing permits, payments, and receipts

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you. Find the full job description and apply at the link in the comments.

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2026

Tipton Police Department to increase patrols to target seatbelt enforcement

Tipton 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 Captain Brandon Leisure of the Tipton Police Department. “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.

04/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Cameron Shank for graduating the 238th Tier 1 Basic Training Session at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on April 24! Congratulations on Officer Shank’s accomplishment and we are excited to see what his future holds working at the Tipton Police Department.

04/24/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️

F.O.P. Lodge #109 annual Spring Social event starts soon at 6:00 P.M. at the Tipton County 4-H Building. Doors open at 5:00 P.M.

This event is for 21 years of age and older.

$25 at the door for membership and a meal. Hope to see you soon!

04/22/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️

F.O.P. Lodge #109 will be having its annual Spring Social event THIS Friday, April 24th at 6:00 P.M. The event will be held at the Tipton County 4-H Building.

The Spring Social is the lodge’s annual fundraising event that allows the lodge to give back to our community. We raise money for scholarships we offer to a senior of Tipton and Tri-Central High Schools, our Cops and Kids Christmas event, donations to local youth sports, and other things within the community.

$25 for a membership and a meal at the door. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

04/18/2026

Join us at the Tipton County Event Center for the Safety Fair, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

04/14/2026

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

The Tipton Police Department recognizing the amazing team at Tipton County Communications this week!

You are the backbone of emergency response, the first voice people hear in their most difficult moments. We couldn't do what we do without you. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and heart every single shift.

We see you and appreciate everything you do.

03/20/2026

‼️Press Release‼️

In cooperation with Tipton County Sheriffs Office, Tipton County Prosecutors Office, Tipton Court House Security, Indiana State Police Peru and Kokomo Police Department concluded months long investigation, led to the arrest of Robert Brown of Kokomo. Brown was involved in multiple UPS dropbox package thefts in Tipton. This is an on going investigation, if you have any packages that did not make it to their destination or you suspect you are a victim, contact Detective Nunemacher at 765-675-2152.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.