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The Salem Police Department feels very strongly that the preservation and institutionalization of a mission, the common bond of a far-reaching vision, and the communal sharing of values strengthens the bonds of the Police with the community it preserves.

We will preserve the peace and maintain order in our community. We will investigate crimes and apprehend criminals. We will protect our people and property, prevent crime, and promote traffic safety. We will foster positive relationships and support neighborhood self-sufficiency. In fulfilling our mission, we will respect the rights and dignity of all.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What are your operating hours?
A: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This includes all holidays and emergency incidents. Our headquarters is staffed 24/7 also.

Q: How do I contact an animal control person?
A: Through our agency. If you have an animal control issue please contact us and we will advise the animal control officer.

Q: What hours are the Animal Control Shelter open?
A: Monday through Friday 4P.M. - 6P.M. Saturday from 8A.M. - 1P.M.

Q: If I receive a traffic ticket, who do I contact?
A: Contact the Traffic Court Division at (812) 883-1634. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 9A.M. - 4P.M.

Q: If I want to fish from a boat at Lake Salinda or Lake John Hay what do I need?
A: A valid Indiana fishing license and a City Lake Permit. The lake permit can be purchased at the City Clerks office Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. - 4P.M.. All other hours the permit can be purchase at the front lobby of the police department.

Q: What is the Indiana law concerning seat belts?
A: Indiana has a standard or primary seat belt law. You can be stopped and ticketed for failing to wear your seat belt.

Q: What is the Indiana law concerning child restraints?
A: Any child up to and including children seven years of age must be properly fastened and restrained, according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions, by a child restraint system. All youths eight years old until they reach their 16th birthday must be properly restrained in a child safety seat or safety belt in all vehicles, in all seating positions, including vehicles with pickup truck plates. It is strongly reccomended all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle where it is safest. This law takes effect on July 1, 2005.

Q: Does Indiana require motorcycle riders to use a helmet?
A: Persons under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet and eye protection. Persons operating a motorcycle with a motorcycle learners permit, regardless of age, are also required to wear a helmet. All other adult motorcycle operators with a valid motorcycle endorsement are not required to wear a helmet. (I.C. 9-21-10-9)**

Q: What is the Indiana law concerning tinted windows?
A: No vehicle may be operated in which a windshield, side wing, side window, which is part of the front door, or rear back window has been covered or treated with sunscreening material or tinting that would prevent the occupants of the vehicle from being easily recognized or identified through the window from the outside of a vehicle. (I.C. 9-19-19-4)**

Q: What is the legal age for riding a moped?
A: Fifteen years of age provided the person possess a BMV issued I.D. and wearing a helmet and eye protection. (I.C. 9-21-11-12)** (I.C. 9-21-11-12)**

Q: How long does an Indiana resident have before required to purchase Indiana license plates?
A: Sixty Days. (I.C. 9-18-2-1)**

Q: After purchasing a vehicle from an individual, can it be driven to the new owner’s home without a license plate?
A: No - it must display a proper registration plate or temporary registration plate. (I.C. 9-18-2-29)**

Q: Are tire chains and studs legal in Indiana?
A: Tire chains are legal when required for safety reasons. Studded tires are permitted from October 1st through May 1st. (I.C. 9-19-18-3)**

Q: What is a moped?
A: A two or three wheeled vehicle which has:

        * an engine rating of not more that two horsepower
        * a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters;
        * an automatic transmission; and
        * a maximum designed speed of not more that 25 miles per hour on a flat surface
        (I.C. 9-13-2-109)**

**Indiana Legislative Codes Information can be found here.

Contact City of Salem Police Department

Contacts:

Eric Mills - Chief of Police

Chad Webb - Assistant Police Chief

Phone:

812-883-5100

Office Location:

City of Salem Police Department
38 Public Square
Salem, IN 47167

Officer Performance

• City of Salem Police Officer Performance Form

General Information:

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Office Hours:

Police Department is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week

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Thanks go to the many volunteers, businesses, and organizations helping the Salem Parks and Recreation Department throughout the year. The Salem Parks & Recreation includes the following parks and recreation facilities open to the public.

DePauw Park and Riley’s Place Playground

A public shelter is available for rental within DePauw Park. To reserve the DePauw Park Shelter contact the Salem Parks and Recreation Office at Ph#812-883-2895. The shelter is perfect for family reunions and gatherings.

DePauw Park Includes:

• Riley’s Place Playground
• Outside grill & Picnic tables and Covered Shelter
• Four basketball goals

Salem Community Park:

Community Park is alive with activity with T-Ball games, Youth baseball and adult softball leagues almost every evening and weekend. If you would like to reserve a field please contact the Parks Dept.

Community Park Includes:

• Five Ball fields (Youth Leagues are Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken sanctioned) Fields may be rented by calling Ph#812-883-2895
• Concessions stand
• Tennis Courts
• Covered picnic area
• Two sets of restrooms
• Skate park
• Merri-go-round and slide 

Elizabeth Street Park and Shelter:

The Elizabeth Street Park features the following:

• Playground Equipment
• Covered Shelter & Picnic area
• Volleyball and a Basketball court

Contact the City of Salem Parks & Recreation Department

Office Contact:

Tom Fultz - Director

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Phone:

812-883-2895

Office Location: 

Salem Parks & Recreation
201 E. Market Street Suite 103
Salem, IN 47167

Parks Leadership: 

Salem Parks and Recreation Board Members

• Dee Dee Zink, President
• Jonathan Spaulding
• Joy L. Bierly

Managers and Directors:

• Brandon Shipley - Park Maintenance

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Justin Green

Mayor of Salem Indiana

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Customer Service is the department's motto and something each of its members takes seriously. Not only does the department provide fire protection, it also responds to all injury accidents within the area, provides first-responder service in conjunction with the local EMS service, installs and checks smoke detectors in local businesses and industry to provide emergency preparedness training and inspections.

Salem's Fire Department consists of 9 professional career firefighters and 3 part-time firefighters who are supported by a staff of 20 volunteer firefighters. Career firefighters undergo daily training programs in order to respond to any emergency in the community.

Services provided for the public include:

• Smoke detector program: We have a program that if you are having trouble or just curious if your smoke detector is working properly we will come to your residence and inspect the detector for you at no cost. We also offer free smoke detectors to families that do not have them or may not be able to afford one.
• Carbon Monoxide check: if you feel that you may have a problem always call the fire department. We have a carbon monoxide detector that we will bring to you residence or place of business and check to make sure the air quality is good.
• Fire Prevention: During fire prevention week in October we visit the Schools and preschools to help educate the children on the hazards of fire and what to do in case of one. We also do station tours for them so they can see what we do on a daily basis. These visitations and station tours can be scheduled for anytime of the year.

Additional services provided:

• Fire Suppression and Safety
• First Responder Services for Salem and Washington Township
• Rescue Vehicle Extrication for Washington County

Smoke Detectors:

The Salem Fire Department wants to remind everyone that when the time changes in the spring and fall to change the battery in your smoke detectors. Most smoke detectors use a 9 volt battery and are easy to change.

While you are changing the battery, take time to do a visual inspection of the smoke detector and check for obvious signs of wear or damage. Remove any dust or debris from the smoke detector. This may cause the smoke detector to malfunction or possibly not operate at all.

Each home should have at least one working smoke detector on each level and inside all bedrooms if you sleep with your doors shut.

We also recommend that you test your smoke detectors at least once a month. This is done by pressing a small test button located on the face of the detector. If a smoke detector is not working properly, remove it and replace it with a new unit.

The Salem Fire Department will provide you with a new detector if you cannot afford one or answer questions concerning installation or maintenance of smoke detectors.

Contact the City of Salem Fire Department

Office Contact:

Tom Day - Fire Chief
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Phone:

812-883-4970.

In Case of Emergency:

Contact Washington County 911 Service
Dial 911 or 812-883-5999

Office Location:

Salem Fire Department
38 Public Square
Salem, IN 47167

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The Clerk-Treasurer's office offers these additional services:

• Maintains and Provides Copies of Ordinances, Resolutions, Budgets, Meeting Agendas, Financial Reports and other items
• Sells Boat Permits for Lake Salinda and John Hay
• Rent Dump Trucks to City Residents
• Sell Animal Licenses

About Sally Hattabaugh - City of Salem Clerk-Treasurer: 

Career History:

• Retired Bank Branch Manager after 44 years with the same bank.
• Graduate of Salem High School and graduate of Spencerian College in Professional Accounting and Business Administration.

Community Involvement:

• Treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Salem
• Treasurer of the Church Capital Campaign
• Member of Church Finance Committee and on Church Council
• Former Treasurer of SOAR! And former Board Member of Soar!
• Former Board member of the Washington County Community Foundation
• Past Salem Rotary Club member and first female president (twice)

Personal Info: 

• Married since 1966 with 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren

Contact Clerk/Treasurers' Office

Clerk/Treasurer

Sally Hattabaugh
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Phone / Fax:

Phone: 812-883-4264
Fax: 812-883-3634

Office Location:

City of Salem Clerk-Treasurer's Office
201 E. Market Street Suite #101
Salem, IN 47167

Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm