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ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
148 North Maple Street
Orleans, Indiana 47452
(812) 865-2222
Fax (812) 865-4079
email: orleanspolice@co.orange.in.us
Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
Requirements:
In order to become a police officer with the Orleans Police Department a person must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Indiana driver’s license, a high school diploma, not have any felony convictions, no convictions involving domestic violence, go through physical fitness testing, psychological testing and written testing, attended and successfully complete a Pre-Basic Course and within one year of hiring attend and successfully complete a 15 week 600 hour Basic Course at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Course contains 600 hours of training related to law enforcement topics. The officers are taught criminal law, traffic law, firearms training, emergency vehicle operations, physical tactics, EMS awareness, and human behavior are some of the major areas of instruction during this course. A variety of other police related topics such as accident investigation, criminal investigation, domestic violence and sexual assault, water rescue, arresting intoxicated drivers, crime prevention, and evidence collection.
About The Orleans Police Department:
The Orleans Police Department has five full time sworn police officers to serve a population of 2,325 people. The department has five patrol cars and is proud to serve the community with a 24 hour patrol program. Officers are dispatched by the Orange County Sheriff Department and are in constant radio contact with dispatchers. To reach an officer citizens can call the Orleans Police Department at 812-865-2222. In case of an emergency citizens may dial 9-1-1 to request the police department, fire department, or an ambulance.
ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Orleans Police Department is to positively impact the quality of life throughout the community. To achieve these ends, the department is committed to forming a practical partnership with the citizens, which includes a mutual goal setting process aimed at resolving problems, reducing fear, preserving the peace and enforcing the law, thereby providing a safe environment for all citizens.