Message From The Chief
2025-26 Yearly Report
To the Citizens of Batesville,
Last June, I issued a 'Letter from the Chief' outlining the positive transformations achieved within the department during my inaugural year. I believe it is essential to provide the public with an ongoing update regarding the continued progress of your police department.
Our officers remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, striving for continuous improvement each day. Through rigorous and ongoing training, our department is better equipped than ever to serve the diverse needs of our community.
Our Patrol Division remains steadfast in its commitment to public safety, actively responding to calls for service with vigilance. The Criminal Investigation Division continues to work diligently, ensuring thorough resolutions for every case assigned to our investigators. Furthermore, our Administrative Division is tirelessly enhancing our operational efficiency, implementing the necessary checks and balances to pursue department accreditation.
The City of Batesville is served by some of the most dedicated and skilled professionals in law enforcement, and it is a privilege to lead such an exemplary team.
While last year's report emphasized organizational transformation, I invite you to note the significant increase in our officers' operational workload this year. This agency remains proactive and resolute in
our mission to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
| Year Reported | 2024 | 2025 |
| Calls for Service | 12,575 | 15,559 |
| Incident Reports | 646 | 776 |
| Arrests | 308 | 376 |
| Citations | 126 | 2,473 |
| Warnings | 210 | 3,163 |
| Accidents | 592 | 549 |
Operational Highlights & Strategic Advancement
Our department is aggressively advancing our operational capabilities through elite-level training and the deployment of life-saving technology. We are not just maintaining standards; we are setting new benchmarks for public safety in Batesville.
- Advanced Tactical Proficiency: Officers are mastering high-stakes building-clearing techniques, shifting from deliberate to dynamic responses for active-threat and barricade scenarios.
- Specialized Readiness: Ten officers completed intensive SWAT training, while another achieved certification as a Hostage Negotiator, significantly bolstering our crisis response toolkit.
- Full-Scale Equipment Deployment: As of 2026, 100% of our patrol officers are fully trained and equipped with both Tasers and AEDs, ensuring immediate life-saving intervention is available at every scene.
- Holistic Officer Wellness: Our PEER counseling team continues to evolve, providing critical support and ensuring our personnel remain resilient and focused on community service.
