Elkhart Police Department

The City of Elkhart Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that operates various divisions, including criminal, special and technical investigation units. It operates a criminalistics laboratory that includes various criminalists, crime lab technicians and photographic services personnel. The City of Elkhart Police Department offers a range of forensic services and programs, such as drug, firearms and ammunition, DNA and breath-alcohol analysis and identification programs. It also offers photographic and digital imaging and expert witness testimony services. The City of Elkhart Police Department operates a group of volunteer amateur radio operators who provide auxiliary communication services during emergencies, earthquakes, civil disturbances and other disasters. It operates an explosive ordnance disposal squad that identifies and disposes of improvised hazardous devices, explosive contraband, small arms ammunition and law enforcement chemicals. The City of Elkhart Police Department is located in Elkhart, Ind.