Message from the Chief

On behalf of the men and women of the Cedar Lake Metropolitan Police Department, welcome to our website. Our Officers and staff are dedicated professionals to the citizens of the Town of Cedar Lake. The Cedar Lake Police Department consists of 24 Sworn Full-time Officers, 2 Sworn Reserve Officers, 5 Members of the VIPS, and 2 Full-time & 5 Part-time civilian staff. We have multiple styles of Police Vehicles, a Police Boat designed for search and rescue for our lake, a UTV designed for off-road rescue, and a bicycle unit that patrols subdivisions during the summertime.

Our Mission Statement
“With a vision towards the future and a solid tradition of excellence, we, the Members of the Cedar Lake Metropolitan Police Department, are dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services while working to obtain justice for all residents and visitors of the community of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana. The Cedar Lake Metropolitan Police Department shall treat all people fairly, impartially, and with respect and dignity while at the same time maintaining the integrity of our profession. It is the mission of the Cedar Lake Metropolitan Police Department to work proactively with our citizens to prevent criminal activity, to enhance the quality of life in our community, and to provide a desirable place to live, work and flourish.” Our Department believes in community-oriented policing.