About The Department
The Orleans Police Department has five full time sworn police to serve a population of 2,325 people. The Department has five patrol cars and is proud to serve the community with a 24 hour patrol program. Officers are dispatched by the Orange County Sheriff Department and are in constant radio contact with dispatchers. To reach an officer, Citizens can call the Orleans Police Department at (812) 865-2222. In case of an emergency Citizens may Dial 9-1-1 to request the police department, fire department, or an ambulance.
Cash Reports
Copies of cash reports are available anytime at the Orleans Police Department. There is a $5.00 fee for copies of all reports. Copies of cash reports may also be obtained by mailing $5.00 and a self address stamped envelope to the Orleans Police Department. When requesting a copy of a cash report by mail plenty of information as possible should be included in the request sheet. Examples of such information are:
1. Date of crash
2. Time of crash
3. Llocation of crash
4. Names of involved parties if known.
Title Checks
Title checks do not require a fee and may be requested at any time. Title checks require a special form from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Title checks may be performed at your residence or you may come into the police department.
Handgun Permit Applications
Handgun permit applications require a fee to be collected prior to the application being completed. The fee varies depending on the type of permit being applied for and is to be paid to the Orleans Police Department. Applicants should call the police department and arrange a convenient time for the application to be completed.
Handgun Permit Applications Effective July 1, 2006
License Type |
Local Fee |
State Fee |
| Four Year Hunting and Target | $10 / $5 Refundable* |
$5.00 |
| Four Year Personal Protection | $10 / $5 Refundable* |
$30.00 |
Lifetime Hunting and Target None Current License |
$50 / $30 Refundable* |
$25.00 |
Lifetime Hunting and Target Current Valid License |
$40 / $30 Refundable* |
$20.00 |
Lifetime Personal Protection No Current License |
$40 / $30 Refundable* |
$75.00 |
Lifetime Personal Protection Current Valid License |
$40 / $30 Refundable |
$60.00 |
| Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
| Retired Corrections Officer | Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
| Firearms Dealer | Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
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