Municipal Development

The Marion Housing Authority was incorporated in 1968 and provides a variety of housing options. Its public housing program provides rental housing options to eligible low-income families, senior citizens and people with disabilities. The authority s Section 8 Choice Voucher Program provides federally funded housing assistance payments to low-income families. Its Family Self-Sufficiency program assists Section 8 and public housing participants in achieving economic independence and self-sufficiency. The authority also administers a homeownership program. The Marion Housing Authority s partners include the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Indiana Housing Finance Authority. It is located in Marion, Ind.

Established in 1840, the Kokomo Police Department provides protection and security services to the local residents and employs men and women who serve as commissioned officers. The department is responsible for the enforcement of law and order in the city. It receives assistance from all other public safety agencies. The Kokomo Police Department operates various units, such as crime scene investigation, crime lab and police records. Its crime scene investigation unit investigates crimes that involve personal and property damages, thefts, narcotic violations and juvenile crimes. The department provides uniform patrol, criminal and special investigations, training, accident investigations, planning and research and crime prevention services. The Kokomo Police Department, located in Kokomo, Ind., also offers patrolling services.