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Detectives Investigating Walk-In Shooting Victim Report

Friday, April 12, 2019

South Bend Police are investigating a shooting after a 28 year old male gunshot victim walked into the Emergency Room at the hospital.

Officers were dispatched around 6:50 Thursday night where they met with the male who had been shot four times in the legs. The injuries are described as non life threatening.

SBPD-TV April Edition

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Investigative Bureau Investigating Tuesday (April 2,2019) Armed Robbery in 100 Block of S. Michigan

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

South Bend Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 100 block of S. Michigan St. around 5 Tuesday morning.

A female employee was arriving to work when an unknown male suspect approached her, pointed a gun and demanded money from inside. As this occurred, a second employee arrived. The suspect threw both to the floor, hit and kicked them during the robbery. The suspect grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene.

Investigative Bureau Investigating Three Separate Unrelated Sunday (3/31/19) Shootings

Monday, April 1, 2019

The South Bend Police Department is investigating three separate shootings that occurred Sunday. Two happened in the early morning hours and one took place late at night.

Around 2:43 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of N. Notre Dame on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found two males injured. One victim, a 19 year old male, had a wound to the neck. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The second victim, a 20 year old male, received a graze wound to the back. He was treated by medics and refused further treatment.

2018 South Bend Police Department Awards

Friday, March 29, 2019

The South Bend Police Department announces its 2018 recognition awards for sworn officers and civilians with the police department. Every day, officers and civilians work together to protect lives and property, reduce crime and enhance police-community relationships.

SBPD Officers Honored By Pokagon Tribal Police

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

2018 National Night Out Set For August 7th

Friday, July 27, 2018

The South Bend Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 7, at the South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample Street. The event is free and open to the public.

SBPD Accepting Applications For 2018 Citizen's Police Academy

Monday, June 4, 2018

The Citizen’s Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the South Bend Police Department and its policies and procedures. In addition, the academy provides training in all aspects of law enforcement and the issues that face police officers on a daily basis.

Our goal is to foster a spirit of cooperation between the city, its citizens and their police department. It is hoped that graduates will get to know more about the men and women who are protecting their community and why they make the decisions they do while performing their duty.

Partner Your Security Cameras With SBPD

Friday, May 25, 2018

The South Bend Police Department wants to partner with businesses and homeowners to help catch criminals and assist with investigations by using security cameras.

The moment a crime occurs, South Bend Police officers turn to nearby security cameras for their very first tips. If a business or homeowner registers their security camera, the South Bend Police Department will easily know of cameras in the area and contact the owner to view their recordings.

SBPD National Night Out

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The South Bend Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event from 5-7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 1, at the South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample Street. The event is free and open to the public.

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