Elberfeld Police Department

Serving Since 1907
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2006 Chevrolet Impala Police Car
Purchased with Capital Improvement Funds in September 2006
 
The graphics were designed by Alvey's Sign Company.
They used the Elberfeld Elementary School colors of Red, White, and Black when creating this design.  The American Flag is also proudly displayed as a sign of the community's patriotism.
 
The car is equipped with a stationary radar unit and Stop Sticks that were purchased in 2005 by the
Warrick County Prosecutor's Office for use by the Elberfeld Police Department.
 
It is also equipped with an overhead LED light bar, LED Dash lights, and corner strobe lights for emergency warning power.
 
 
 
A Brief History 
  The Elberfeld Town Marshal's Office was established in 1907.  On April 24, 1907 Frank M. Bethel was appointed by the Town's newly formed Board of Trustees to serve in this position.  His salary was set at $25.00 per month. 
 
There are currently 2 part time officers assigned to the department.  At no time in the 100 year history has there been a full-time Marshal or Deputy Marshal in Elberfeld.  The Town is also served by the Warrick County Sheriff's Office which responds to calls and emergencies whenever an officer from the Marshal's service is unavailable. 
 
Officers currently assigned to the Elberfeld Town Marshal's Office are certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy above the level required by the State of Indiana.  
 
Meet the Officers

 

 

Marshal

 Paul M. Kruse 

 Paul Kruse was appointed to the position of Town Marshal April 30, 2004.  The Town Marshal is a part-time position that involves patrol and on-call response.  He is employed full-time as a Detective with the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office.   

  

He is a graduate of Tecumseh High School and graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's 152nd Session .  He has received specialized training in latent fingerprints, narcotics enforcement, and hostage/crisis negotiations.

 

 Member of the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association, the Indiana Association of Hostage/Crisis Negotiators, Warrick County Fraternal Order of Police, and the Elberfeld Volunteer Fire Department. 

 
 
Deputy Marshal
Philip G. Bruner

Phil Bruner was appointed to the position of Deputy Marshal in April of 2006.  The position of Deputy Marshal is a part-time patrol position.
 
Deputy Bruner is retired from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Section, where he served as a Conservation Officer for over 30 years.  In addition to serving the Elberfeld Community, he volunteers for several community organizations, such as the Warrick County F.O.P. and continues to teach Hunter and Boater Safety classes.
 
He is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and is a certified Indiana First Responder.