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Fort Wayne Police Department announces opening of new Downtown Fort Wayne District

The Fort Wayne Police Department officially launched its new Downtown District this week.

FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Session – 4/9/2026

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Executive Session on April 9, 2026, at Citizens Square. The meeting will be held...

FWPD: Lafayette at Pontiac Streets re-opened

The Fort Wayne Police Department reports that Lafayette and Pontiac Streets have been reopened after multiple single-vehicle accidents.

FWPD to increase patrols to target distracted driving and speeding

The Fort Wayne Police Depart is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.

FWPD and Fort Wayne City Utilities to receive federal funding for projects

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the federal government has approved funding that will assist with important projects to be led by the Fort Wayne Police Department and City Utilities.

FWPD HART 2025 progress report

The Fort Wayne Police Department's Hope and Recovery Team has released its 2025 program data, showing substantial progress in overdose reduction, treatment connections, and community outreach across Allen County and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Police Department promotions

Today, the following Fort Wayne Police Department Officers were promoted.

Mayor Tucker announces Fort Wayne Police Department leadership change

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a leadership change in the Fort Wayne Police Department.

FWPD Board of Public Safety Open Session – 1/8/2026

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on January 8, 2026, at Citizens Square.

FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions Cancelled – 12/15/2025 and 12/16/2025

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions scheduled for December 15, 2025, and December 16, 2025, have been cancelled.