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Public safety at forefront of COVID-19 response

Local leaders highlight how Fort Wayne and Allen County public safety divisions are at the forefront of the local response to COVID-19.

First day for Fire and Police recruit classes

Today, Mayor Tom Henry welcomed 24 Fort Wayne Police Department recruits and 11 Fort Wayne Fire Department recruits to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.

Annual 2018 Public Safety recap

Mayor Henry, FWPD Chief Reed, and FWFD Chief Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2018 and highlighted public safety plans for 2019.

FWPD Homicide suspect wanted: Tykwan L. Walker

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Tykwan L. Walker, a suspect in the murder of Heather Porter Hobbs.
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FWPD: Suspects in the Mc Clellan Street accident

Two suspects in the McClellan Street accident are being sought by the Fort Wayne Police for Gwendolyn Martin's death on December 21, 2020, on McClellan Street.

FWPD Office Tinsley Funeral Procession

Details for Sunday and Monday's funeral arrangements for Fort Wayne Police Department Officer David A. Tinsley who died In the Line of Duty earlier this week.

Crime stats for last 3 quarters announced

Today, city officials announced reductions in several crime areas including homicides, shootings and violent crimes for the first three quarters of 2019.
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Protest arrests, 6/15/2020

The FWPD has been working over the last few weeks to identify several people who have been intent on interfering with peaceful protests and made several arrests tonight.
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ISP: “Safe Family Travel” Holiday Patrols update

Indiana State Police enforcement patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday kept troopers busy in northeast Indiana.

Gary Grant promoted to Deputy Chief

ACPD officer Gary Grant has been promoted from Sergeant of the Civil Division to Deputy Chief of Administration.