Crime News
For the latest Carmel Crime News, please follow
this link.
Alarm Permits
City of Carmel Code requires any audible, mechanical or electrical signal from a home or business detection system to be registered. The cost of a lifetime permit is $10 and is assigned to the address of the home. Click
here for additional information, how to update the contact information on file or for a link to the application form.
Vacation Checks
The Carmel Police Department provides vacation checks on residences as a service to its citizens. Upon form submission, requests are available for officer review and action. For more information, visit
CPD.
Crime Reporting Tips
Every resident of Carmel must share in the responsibility of crime prevention.
One of the most effective ways to assist the Carmel Police Department is to report observed crimes and suspicious activities. A person who observes a crime or suspicious activity should call: emergencies 911; non-emergency (317) 773-1282
Stay Calm
Speak Slowly and Clearly
Give as many details (CYMBALS*) as possible
WHO was involved in the incident
WHAT happened
WHERE did the incident occur
WHEN or at what time did the incident occur
WHY did the incident occur
HOW did the incident occur
*CYMBALS
C = Color of vehicle or plate of car or person
Y = Year (of car or age of person)
M = Make of car or Race of Person
B = Body of Car or Structure of person
A = Antenna of vehicle or Attire of person
L = License Number of Car or Looks of person (hair, beard etc)
S = Sex of person (Male / Female)
