Welcome
On behalf of the 286 sworn officers and 31 civilian employees of the Evansville Police Department, we welcome you to our official website.
We pledge to provide each citizen of Evansville the highest standard of performance. We are committed to making law enforcement decisions that are fair and unbiased. The Evansville Police Department understands the significance of diversity, fairness, human rights, and justice. We strongly object to and discourage all forms of unfair discrimination. The Evansville Police are dedicated to performing our law enforcement duties in a professional manner that serves all communities regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, nationality, belief system, and social status.
The Evansville Police Department strives to reflect the diversity of the consumers we serve. We are committed to our partnership with the community and all city agencies as we collaborate to address crime and quality of life issues in our neighborhoods. It is our goal to fulfill the department’s public safety mission in a manner that recognizes the vast array of experiences and differences of our customer base. The very essence of our mission is to provide Evansville with the best policing services possible.
Brad Hill, Chief
Evansville Police Department
Become An Officer
EPD is now accepting applications.
Download an application here.
Learn more about the benefits of working for the Evansville Police Department and the application process.
Application Deadline is October 31, 2012.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Evansville Police Department, in Partnership with the community, is to improve the quality of life by reducing the fear and incidence of crime, to recognize and resolve problems, and to fulfill the law enforcement needs of the citizens of Evansville, Indiana
DNA Leads to Identity in 2004 Robbery
In July of 2004 an armed robbery occurred at Indiana Downs 5480 E. Indiana St. The suspect is able to enter the business after it closes and detains the staff and night cleaning crew while he gains access to the money room.
Early EPD History
In 1812, Colonel Hugh McGary, Jr., purchased a 200 acre tract of land from the federal government and built a cabin on the end of what is present day Main Street. When Warrick County was established a few years later, McGary donated 100 acres to the county with the provision McGary’s land would be appointed as the county seat. But in 1814, the territorial legislature of Indiana divided Warrick County, creating Posey County on the west and Perry County on the east. Warrick County returned the donated land to McGary, relocating the seat of county government to Darlington—no longer in existence—which was more centrally located.
If you observe an officer performing their duties in a manner that you think is exceptional, then we encourage you to tell us about it.