Police Department
Mission Statement: The Frankfort Police Department strives to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and grit. We are committed to upholding the highest standards, ensuring public safety through collaborative efforts with all and creating an environment built upon trust, respect, and unwavering dedication.
To achieve the mission of the Frankfort Police Department we uphold these values that guide our working decisions:
Compassion: This is the core of all community-policing efforts. We will approach all situations with empathy. We will work to understand our community's diverse needs and in turn, aim to build trust with all community members.
Integrity: We will hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards by conducting ourselves with transparency, honesty, and accountability.
Grit: We will display perseverance and determination when serving our community. Our team members are dedicated to providing the best services to our community. We will do this through hard work, various training methods, and community engagement efforts.
Frequently requested information can be located to the left under Topics of Interest and in the Action Center.
Our department serves 16,500 residents as well as those who work in one of the largest contiguous industrial parks in Indiana. The department employs 37 sworn officers and 12 civilian employees. We respond to over 10,000 calls for service each year. Our agency is currently in self-assessment for accreditation through the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. In June 2023, we moved into our new police headquarters. This is the first building constructed for the sole purpose of providing police services to our city.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We are honored to serve the residents of Frankfort.
Chief Scott Shoemaker
Say Thank you to a Frankfort Police Department Employee
Did a Frankfort Police Department Employee go above and beyond? Let them know you appreciate their service.
Here is how to submit a commendation:
- Online Form: Submit a quick & easy online form https://www.frontlinepss.com/ia/portal/Frankfort-IN
- Call or Visit: Call or visit the Police Department during business hours and ask to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief.
Your recognition will be reviewed by the Chief of Police's office. A copy will be placed in the employee's file for future reference, and the original document will be send to the officer as a token of your appreciation.
File a complaint on a Frankfort Police Department Employee
Did a Frankfort Police Department Employee go above and beyond? Let them know you appreciate their service.
Here is how to submit an employee complaint:
- Online Form: Submit a quick & easy online form https://www.frontlinepss.com/ia/portal/Frankfort-IN
- Call or Visit: Call or visit the Police Department during business hours and ask to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief.
Your compliant will be sent to the Administration Division for review.
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Useful Links
Upcoming Events
- 2025 State of the City04/08/256:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- 2025 State of the City04/08/256:30 pm - 11:59 pm
- Good Friday - City Holiday04/18/25 All Day
- Muffins with the Mayor @ CORE Community Center05/13/258:30 am - 11:59 pm
- Memorial Day - City Holiday05/26/25 All Day
Forms
- 2025 Frankfort Police Citizen's Police Academy
- Frankfort Police Department Employee Commendation or Complaint
- FPD Patrol Office Application PDF
- Special Event, Prairie Creek Park & Neighborhood Center Rental Form
- School Crossing Guard Application
- FPD Internship Applicant Packet
- Project Lifesaver Application
- Frankfort Police Department Public Records Request
Contact Us

Chief of Police
Frankfort, IN 46041