Mission Statement

The Elberfeld Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of the Town of Elberfeld with integrity, respect, and compassion. Our mission is to foster a safe and secure environment through proactive community engagement, transparent communication, and unwavering commitment to justice. We prioritize the needs and well-being of our community, ensuring that every decision and action reflects our core value: Community First, Always.

History

The Elberfeld Police Department was established during the first meeting of the Town of Elberfeld Board of Trustees on April 24, 1907. The Town’s first Marshal was Frank M. Bethel. Marshal Bethel was officially sworn in on Saturday, April 27, 1907.

Elberfeld is located in the Northwestern corner of Warrick County, Indiana and has a population of approximately 650 residents.

The department currently has 1 Marshal and 2 Deputy Marshals. All of our officers are graduates from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and have extensive additional training in a wide variety of subject matter. Each patrol vehicle is well equipped, including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices, Picture Communication Boards, Radar, Portable Breath Test and Mobile Communication Terminals. All officers are CPR and AED certified.

Our officers are dispatched by the Warrick County Sheriff’s Department when on duty and can be reached at 812-897-1200. If you have an emergency call 911.

Here is a list of Marshals that have served and protected the Town of Elberfeld. Anyone that has information that can help me fill in missing dates of service is encouraged to send an email to [email protected].

2014 to 20xx          Lloyd E. Jones

2014 to 2014          Kevin M. Cox

2010 to 2014          Kim Miley

XxxX to 2010          Phillip G. Bruner

2004 to 2008          Paul M. Kruse

XxxX to XxxX          Gregory S. Webb

1992 to XxxX          Brett W. Kruse

XxxX to 1992          Michael Harbison

XxxX to XxxX          Michael Gaiser

XxxX to XxxX          Steven Burchett

197x to 197X          Duane E. Erwin

XxxX to XxxX          Howard Williams, Jr.

XxxX to XxxX          Steve Gibson

XxxX to XxxX          Verlis Greer

03/01/1930                                     Howell Wheaton

11/15/1926 to 03/01/1930          Adam Englehardt

11/05/1924 to 11/15/1926          Charles Snow

10/07/1924 to 11/05/1924          Fred Prignitz

08/20/1924 to 10/07/1924          Henry Blackman

1929                                                 Adam Englehardt

11/02/1909 to XXXXXXXX           Prentice Nomick

07/31/1907 to XXXXXXXX           Monroe Clem

07/24/1907 to 07/29/1907          Frank M. Bethel

06/06/1907 to 07/18/1907          George H. Hartell

04/27/1907 to 06/03/1907          Frank M. Bethel