FWPD: Outside instigators during the George Floyd protests

The Fort Wayne Police Department instigators from outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana, participating in the downtown George Floyd protests at the Allen County Courthouse Green.

FWPD: Statement on eye injury sustained by protestor

Statement from the Fort Wayne Police Department the eye injury sustained by a protestor last night in the downtown George Floyd demonstrators.
City news conference on downtown weekend demonstrations

News conference on demonstrations

Video from the City of Fort Wayne's news conference regarding the downtown demonstration on Friday, May 29, 2020.

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.

Allen County Jail restrictions

By order of the Sheriff, in cooperation with the Allen County Board of Health the following restrictions will be placed on visitation of inmates within the Allen County Jail.

2019 Public Safety recap

Mayor Henry, Police Chief Reed and Fire Chief Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2019 and highlighted plans for 2020.

FWPD: Upcoming promotions – 1/27/2020

On January 27, 2020, the following Fort Wayne Police Department personnel will be promoted.

FWPD efforts on curbing violence

Statement from the Fort Wayne Police Department on their efforts at curbing on the recent shootings and homicides that have plagued Fort Wayne.

Increased holiday patrols net citations, arrests

Overtime patrols conducted by the Allen County Traffic Safety Partnership during the holiday season resulted in 657 traffic tickets and 19 drunk driving arrests in Allen County.

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.