Salem is located in scenic Southern Indiana just 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and less than 100 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Salem is a great place to live and make a living. We have high achieving public schools, and a wide variety of community activities. Salem also has a strong and diverse economic base. If you're a visitor to Salem, we hope you will take note of our many unique and historic destinations. As a city, Salem has retained much of its small town flavor, a flavor that is enhanced by the city’s tree-lined streets, stately old homes and a friendly atmosphere that has been nurtured and handed down through the generations.
In Case of an Emergency call 911 or 812-883-5999
City of Salem Police Department
City of Salem Police Dept.
38 Public Square
Salem, IN 47167
Ph# 812-883-5100
Police Chief Joey Wheeler
Open 24 Hours a day 7 days a week.
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City of Salem Fire Department
City of Salem Fire Department
38 Public Square
Salem, IN 47167
Ph#812-883-4970
Fire Chief Tom Day
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Washington County Sheriff's Department
Washington County Sheriff's Office
801 S Jackson St.
Salem, IN 47167
Ph#812-883-5999
Open 24 Hours a day 7 days a week. (Administration office 8am-4pm)
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American Red Cross Shelter Emergency Shelter
(In case of a community or natural disaster Southern Hills Church is designated as an American Red Cross Emergency Shelter)
Southern Hills Church
1645 S. State Road 135
Salem, IN 47167
Ph#812.883.1637
Additional Resources:
Nationwide Runaway Hotline
800-621-4000
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Center for Missing & Exploited Children
800-843-5678
National Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222