Police Department

WELCOME TO THE MUNSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE

The Munster Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Accredited July 28th, 2008
The Munster Police Department utilizes a service provided by NIXLE, LLC, to provide emergency alerts & advisories, traffic alerts and information on community activities hosted by the police department. Residents are urged to sign-up for this free service if they are interested this type of information. Notifications are sent via text message and/or by email. Residents may subscribe to the service by clicking on the above icon or by going to www.nixle.com.
Department Mission Statement
To serve and protect the community by preserving the peace, providing rapid response to emergency situations, and deterring crime through prevention, education, enforcement and apprehension of law violators; utilizing available resources in an effective manner; applying moral, ethical, legal, and professional standards, while being responsive to the community, as well as employee needs.

The Munster Police Department is comprised of 37 dedicated sworn officers utilizing the latest technology and law enforcement equipment to make Munster one of the safest communities in northwest Indiana and in the country.

Established in 1955, the Munster Police Department has grown with the community and now has dedicated itself with programs such as Neighborhood Watch, D.A.R.E., School Resource Officer, and Crime Prevention. We also work closely with our neighboring departments to make the region as crime free as possible.

The Munster Police Department is located at:
1001 Ridge Road
Munster, Indiana 46321
Non-Emergency Number: (219) 836-6600
Crime Tip Hotline: (219) 836-1010
Emergencies: Dial 911
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Explorer Application ( Published: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 )
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