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.
Fort Wayne Fire Department’s 92nd recruit class begins training
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey today welcomed the 22 members of the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s 92nd recruit class.
Mayor Henry and FWFD place new Engine 17 into service
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today led a ceremony celebrating the placement of the new Engine 17 into service.
FWPD: A section of Jefferson is closed downtown
The Fort Wayne Police Department is advising West Jefferson Boulevard is closed between Van Buren Street and the Main Street cutoff, due to a traffic accident.



