Police Department

Mission Statement

At the Fortville Police Department, we are dedicated to serving our community with integrity, fairness, and compassion. We are committed to upholding the law impartially while treating every individual with dignity and respect. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Fortville through strong community partnerships and proactive policing. We strive to ensure that all residents and visitors feel safe and secure. Our core values—People, Leadership, Service, and Performance—guide everything we do.

ADDRESS:
714 E. Broadway St.
Fortville, IN 46040

Office Hours:
8 am - 4 pm | Monday - Friday

CONTACT US:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency Dispatch & After Hours: (317)477-4400
- Reception Desk: (317)485-4044 (option 9)
- Office Fax: (317)485-6351
- Chief Patrick Bratton: [email protected]
- Administrative Assistant - Laura Valenzuela: [email protected]

ANNUAL REPORTS:
- 2024 Annual Report

FORMS:

Alarm Permit Form
Golf Cart Permit Form
Identity Theft Guide (Consumer Affairs)
Officer Complaint Form
Residential Security/Vacation Form
Ride Along Request Form
VIN Check Form
Peddler / Solicitor Permit (see info below)

Solicitor Info Needed with Application:

- A color copy of each individual's driver's license and/or state-issued identification card.
- A copy of the required $500.00 Surety Bond.
- A small color facial photo of each individual participating, or preferably a digital color photo that can be emailed to [email protected].

Once your application is complete and includes all required documents, please visit Fortville Town Hall to submit payment for the application and background check fees. After payment is received, your background check will be processed. When your solicitor ID/permit is ready, Lt. Lyons will contact you directly.

Chief Patrick Bratton
[email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Laura Valenzuela
[email protected]

PASTOR

Phil Edwards
[email protected]

Lieutenant Mark Lyons (302) [email protected]	Lieutenant \| K-9 Derek Archer (303) [email protected]
Sergeant \| MVHS SRO Diane Graffitti (310) [email protected]	Officer \| FES SRO Chris King (332) [email protected]
Patrol Sergeant \| SWAT Dustin Pruitt (313) [email protected]	Patrol Officer Art Freitas (330) [email protected]
Patrol Officer Sanchez Williams (333) [email protected]	Patrol Officer \| Evidence Tech Chase Simpson (334) [email protected]
Patrol Officer \| Evidence Tech Ryan Haynes (335) [email protected]	Detective KJ Kwon (336) [email protected]
Patrol Officer Josh Lanning (337) [email protected]	Patrol Officer Jake Payne (338) [email protected]
Patrol Officer Trent Carter (339) [email protected]	Patrol Officer Andrew Morlen (340) [email protected]
Part-Time Officer: Sergeant Jake Smith (380) [email protected]	Part-Time Officer: Sergeant Jake Smith (380) [email protected]

FPD Employment Opportunities

Fortville Police Department Employment Application

Please review the instructions on the final page regarding the documents required to accompany your application. You may type in the information on the application and print it. Then, along with the required documents, you may send them to:

Email: Officer Art Freitas, [email protected]

via U.S. Mail: Fortville Police Department – 714 E. Broadway St., Fortville, IN 46040