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City of Rensselaer Police Department
The Rensselaer Police Department are responsible for protecting the public, preventing and identifying crime, and upholding law and order. Our officers uphold their duties by patrolling, responding to calls, investigating, issuing citations and making arrests.
| Administrative Telephone | (219) 866-7602 |
| Urgent Telephone | (219) 866-7611 |
| Emergency Telephone | 9 1 1 |
| Number of Employees | 11 full-time Sworn Police Officers, 6 full-time Communication Personnel. |
CHIEF OF POLICE, Matthew A. Anderson
On December 27, 2017, Chief of Police, Matthew A. Anderson was officially sworn in by Mayor Wood, to begin his service on January 01, 2018. Anderson, an 18-year veteran, began his service with the City of Rensselaer Police Department in November of 1998 as a dispatcher. On June 14, 1999, he was sworn in as a full-time police officer by former Chief of Police, William T. Sammons. In December of 2016, Matthew Anderson was promoted to Lieutenant by former Chief of Police, Jeffrey S. Phillips
OUR MISSION:
All members of the Rensselaer Police Department are committed to outstanding professionalism in our service to the community. We strive to preserve, protect and defend all persons and properties within the City of Rensselaer.
With the authority of those we serve, we are dedicated to maintaining community values while respecting individual rights, and fairness above all.
If you have any questions or need to contact Chief Anderson, please email him at manderson@cityofrensselaerin.com or call 219-866-7602.
Contact Us
Matthew A. Anderson, Chief of Police
- Phone: (219) 866-7602
- Fax: (219) 866-2377
- Staff Directory
- The Police Department operates twenty-four hours, seven-days a week. The Rensselaer Police Department is the afterhours contact for all utility emergencies.
