Emergency? Call 911. Non-emergency: (812) 246-6996 Tip line: (812) 218-TIPS

Report & Request

Report a crime.
Request records.

File a non-emergency report online in minutes, request a copy of a report, or handle records, VIN checks, and fingerprinting — without a trip to the station.

Call 911 now if…

  • A crime is happening right now
  • Someone is hurt or in danger
  • A suspect is still on scene or nearby
  • There's an immediate threat to life or property

Report online or by phone if…

  • The incident already happened and there's no emergency
  • There is no known suspect on scene
  • It's theft, vandalism, lost property, identity theft, or a minor hit-and-run
  • You need documentation for insurance

Non-emergency line: (812) 246-6996. An officer reviews online reports and follows up if more information is needed.

Online Reporting

File a non-emergency report

Use this form for incidents that already happened with no suspect present. You'll get a confirmation, and an officer will review your report.

Not for emergencies. If this is happening now or anyone is in danger, call 911.

You’ll see a confirmation as soon as you submit. A case number is issued after an officer reviews your report — usually within one business day. For anonymous tips instead, use TIPS411.

Records & Requests

Get a copy of a report

Incident reports

Free with a Records Request Form. Generally available three business days after the report is filed.

Download request form (PDF)

Accident reports

$5 in person, or $12 online through BuyCrash. You'll need the date, location, and a name on the report.

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Public records / FOIA

Request public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. We respond as promptly as the law allows.

Download request form (PDF)

VIN checks

$5, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Required to register an out-of-state vehicle in Indiana.

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Fingerprinting

$5 per card (ink), Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Cash, check, or money order.

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Evidence release

Complete an Evidence Release Request Form. Releases occur Wednesdays by appointment.

Download evidence form (PDF)

Accountability

Commend or file a complaint

We take both seriously. Recognizing an officer who did right — or telling us when we fell short — makes the department better.

Commend an officer

Had a positive experience? Tell us. Call (812) 283-6633 or email info@jeffersonvillepdin.gov with the officer's name and what happened.

File a complaint

Contact the department in person or at (812) 283-6633. We're at 2218 E. 10th Street, open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.