Police Department

Values, Mission, & Goals

Values: The Bluffton Police Department has been entrusted with the duties and responsibilities to preserve, protect, and defend people and property and maintain social order. These public trusts mandate that all members exemplify the highest standard of conduct both on and off duty.

Mission: The Bluffton Police Department shall provide leadership, coordination, and delivery of law enforcement support services for the protection and safety of the community.

Goals: The Bluffton Police Department shall maintain the highest standard of professional excellence. It shall deter criminal activity and seek, detect, and arrest offenders of the law. It shall enhance traffic safety, deter motor vehicle crashes, and enforce the Indiana Criminal Code, and the City of Bluffton Ordinances.

The Bluffton Police Department shall maximize compliance with state and local laws and ordinances providing support services to meet law enforcement and emergency needs. It shall provide the expertise and resources to educate the public in life safety and crime prevention.

Online Payment Options

The Bluffton Police Department accepts Online Payments for Golf Cart and UTV Fees, VIN checks, and Police Reports.

Golf Cart Permits

To apply for annual golf cart permits online, follow these steps:

Fill out Online Application for Annual Golf Cart/UTV Permits
Go to Online Payment site and pay the $30 fee.

Once an application has been received and payment processed, the Police Department will mail a permit sticker to the applicant within two weeks. For additional information regarding golf cart/UTV permits, see the Golf Cart and UTV Ordinance (PDF).