Cannelton Police Department

02/06/2009

PLAINFIELD, IN.--- Officers Hall and Kleeman completed the Instructor Development course at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, on Friday February 6, 2009.  This course prepares officers to train other officers in all general areas of law enforcement.  Officers will begin teaching new recruits later this month, at the Tell City Police Department.  Our department will benefit, as we have only had one instructor until now.  Our officers will benefit from the areas of instruction that these officers will offer.  I know these gentlemen did an outstanding job, because anything less would not have yielded their certifications.  Congratulations on your achievement!  (Photo T to B:  Officer Kleeman, Officer Hall.)

02/02/2009

CANNELTON, IN.--- Officers will have one more tool to add to their belt; however I don't think that this tool will actually fit.  Chief Kenneth Kellems has worked diligently to obtain rifles for our local agencies and on Monday it finally happened.  After waiting for numerous months, a shipment of Colt AR-15 rifles finally arrived.  The rifles were purchased by Perry County Prosecutor Bob Collins to be distributed to 3 area law enforcement agencies.  Officers from the Cannelton & Tell City Police Departments along with the Indiana State Police will be issued the firearms.  6 rifles went to the I.S.P., 4 to the Tell City Police and 3 to the Cannelton Police Department.  Collins advised that the money used to purchased the rifles came from a special fund and did not cost the county taxpayers any money.  Officers will begin a training program for the new rifles, under the instruction of Sgt. Dickenson, a certified Patrol Rifle Instructor.

02/22/2009

As you can tell, the website has gone through some well deserved changes.  Changes should take effect 02/23/2009.  Major changes to the Guestbook have been implimented.  Also, note the new sidebars now added to the pages.  They will reflect any changes and updates made to the site by the webmaster.  Please, take time to fill out the guestbook and let us know what you think about the changes. 

January-February

PERRY COUNTY, IN.--- The Cannelton Police Department in conjunction with C & C Law Enforcement Support has started selling advertisement space on the annual department calendar.  Officers Stubbs and Jackson will be accompanying the employee of C & C to area businesses for support.  If you have any questions in regards to this fund raiser, please see Chief Kellems.

     Our Police Department, along with the other law enforcement agencies in and near our county participate each year with a project entitled "Shop with a Cop".  This is such an awesome opportunity to show dedication to service to our community and citizens.  Officers within the F.O.P. challenge area residents and businesses to donate to this wonderful cause and every year I am reminded of what giving and unselfish people that we serve.  My personal thanks goes to everyone who has donated to this event.  You made a very special Christmas this year for some great kids!!!  Check out a couple photos below.

Sgt. Dickenson

How many Dickenson's does it take to shop?

Chief and his wife join in on the fun.

Plainfield, Indiana---

Officers Jeff Dickenson and Lee Hall recently graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course.  The mandatory course for Officers is 4 months long.  The officers received over 600 hours of instruction on subjects like Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Emergency Vehicle Operation Course, Investigations, etc.  Both Officers had outstanding test scores and did a great job there.  Good Job, fellas.

Officers from the Perry County Sheriff's Department and Cannelton Police Department recently attended a radar certification course.  The course was held at the Cannelton Police Department and was instructed by Cathy Harrington, a newly appointed radar instructor from the MPH company based in Owensboro, Kentucky.  The MPH company manufactures and sells the radar units that the Cannelton Police Department utilizes.  The course prepares officers for using stationary and moving radar units.  Some officers were already certified, but a refresher course is good for any officer. 

The MPH company has granted us usage of a portable digital radar trailer unit.  This unit is posted at different locations throughout the city where speeding vehicles have been known to be a problem.  The unit posts the legal posted speed limit and then flashes the speed of vehicles that approach it, reminding drivers to slow down.  The portable unit will be in Cannelton in the coming weeks.  This educational unit will be used for approximately 3 days in one location and then traffic enforcement by officers will follow in the same area following the removal of the unit.

Photos from this course will be in the Training 101 tab in the following few days.  Check them out!

07/20/2007

During the week of July 16, 2007, Sgt. Eric Dickenson returned to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for a week long training in firearms.  "This course allows our department to have a firearms range instructor right here at home," Dickenson said.  "This benefits the City of Cannelton & surrounding agencies," he concluded.  Since Cannelton is located over 2 1/2 hours away from the police academy, this will save Cannelton a lot of money in fuel and vehicle wear.  This week long course consisted of 2 proficiency screenings, where officers must score a 95% accuracy in marksmanship.  Sgt. Dickenson scored a 96% on both the marksmanship screening and the written examination, which only requires an 85% score to complete.  The courses taught was everything from teaching the problem shooter to proper weapon cleaning.  Sgt. Dickenson completed a Instructor certification in January 2007 that allows him to instruct police officers in general police subjects and skills.  This course is required to teach weapons qualification, which is done 2 times annually.

Officer Johnson, above, recently accepted a position with the Indiana State Police.  Officer Johnson will be reporting to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in the near future to fulfill his training program.  This intensive 23 week academy will prepare him for the duties required to be a Trooper.  Officer Johnson, who has been an officer with our department since 2004, was a member of the department's High Risk Warrant Team.  He investigated numerous cases and assisted in numerous arrests while on the department.  His experience and dedication will be truly missed.  Good Luck Charlie and Congratulations!!!

The Perry Co. FOP will be sponsoring a Blood Drive July 12, 2007.  The blood drive is for families of fallen officers, killed in the line of duty.  Please come and donate blood on 07/12/2007 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Perry County 4-H Fairgrounds.  Your help will be appreciated!!

May 5, 2007; Evansville, Indiana----

     Officer Kelly Hubert graduated from the University of Southern Indiana, Saturday.  She received a  bachelors of science of sociology with a minor in criminal justice.  She was recently hired by the Indiana Department of Corrections and she will be assigned to the Branchville Correctional Facility after her required training.  Congrats!!  She is pictured below.

The 2007 Law Enforcement Banquet was Saturday May 5th 2007.  It was a wonderful evening that featured Steve Fraiser, guest speaker, a fantastic slide show (thanks to Derrick Lawalin), food fellowship, and awards.  This year's Officer of the Year awards was presented to Lewis Stubbs by Reserve Commander Kleeman and Chief Kellems, for his devoted service to the citizens and children of our community.  Kleeman, armed with letters from former Chief Cox and Cannelton City School's Principal Ginger Conrad, explained how Officer Stubbs exemplifies the characteristics of a great officer.  Chief Kellems also presented 2 civilian service awards to Ches Humphrey and Cassandra Wheatley for their support of our department.  Both ladies are committed to helping us find "new" ways to fix fried chicken.  Ches spent numerous hours in locating items for our 1st raffle and thanks to her it was a huge success.  We appreciate all they do for us.  Pictured below is Officer "Poppy" Stubbs, our Officer of the Year.

The Perry County Law Enforcement Banquet has began to plan the 2007 banquet.  Brouchures are being mailed and dropped off at various business in our county.  This annual banquet is a time for the officers and their wives from all agencies of law enforcement in our county to fellowship, dine, listen to guest speakers and awards are presented.  This banquet is completely donation driven.  It is a way for Perry County to give back to the heroes that protect us the other 364 days a year.  Please contact Sgt. Dickenson 547-2111 to make a donation.  No donation is too small.   Thanks to all who donated last year!!!  YOU made it a great success! 

Ken Kellems pictured with Mayor McBrayer takes his oath of office as he was appointed Chief of Police on 02/23/2007.  Ken brings years of experience to the department and he is excited with his new duties.  He had spent 7 years at the Perry County Sheriff's Office and prior to that another 10 years at the Cannelton and Tell City Police Departments.  We wish Kenny best of luck!

January 5, 2007

Two Arrested, 1 Juvenile Detained after Traffic Stop

Christopher Lee Aders, 21 of 125 South 4^{th Street, Cannelton and Jeremy Allen Brown, 25 of 619 Washington Street, Cannelton along with a 17 year old juvenile were arrested Friday, January 5th. Aders was driving a 1987 Cadilac of which Brown and the juvenile were passengers. Aders was stopped by Officer Micah Jackson and Officer Charles Johnson after an Unsafe Start at 4th and Adams Streets in Cannelton. Investigation revealed Aders had never received an operator’s license. Aders was arrested on scene for Operating Motor Vehicle-Never Received License. After not being able to satisfactorily explain where he got the vehicle from, officers then went to the registered owner’s apartment at Golden Years Apartments. After speaking with the owner it was learned the vehicle was stolen while the owner slept. The owner’s vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner without any damage. Aders was charged with Operating Motor Vehicle-Never Received License, Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, and Auto Theft. Brown was also arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Auto Theft. The juvenile was released to guardian.}

December 17, 2006, The annual Perry County "Shop With A Cop" program took place at Wal-Mart in Tell City. Officers participating represented the Cannelton Police Department, Tell City Police Department, Perry County Sheriff, Perry County Prosecutor's Office, US Forestry Service and Indiana Department of Natrual Resources.

December 11, 2006  Cannelton Police Chief Darrin James Cox submitted his letter resignation in order to return to service with the U.S. Department of States International Police Task Force. Chief Cox has previously served with the International Police Task Force (IPTF) in the war torn countries of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Iraq. Chief Cox will now be heading for service in Afghanistan. Since Chief Cox’s short time as Chief of Police the Department has seen several changes:

·        Reduction of criminal complaints within the City of Cannelton.

·        Increase in the number of criminal arrest and traffic citations issued.

·        Number of Reserve Police Officers increased.

·        Formation of Foot and Bicycle Patrols.

·        Addition of a department chaplain.

·        Two cars added to the fleet for free.

·        Formation of the High Risk Warrant Team (Tactical Unit).

·        New Automated Incident Report system.

·        Department’s participation in “Operation Pullover”.

·        Development of the departments website www.freewebs.com/canneltonpd

December 02, 2006 Two men were arrested in Cannelton early Saturday morning after a routine traffic stop turned up ingredients used in the manufacturing of methamphetamines. Arrested were Christopher Nugent and Paul James of Tell City Indiana. Both men were charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamines and Possession of Paraphernalia. Sgt. Eric Dickenson conducted a traffic stop on the suspects vehicle for a headlight infraction. After the stop was initiated Sgt. Dickenson quickly determined that the vehicle was a "Rolling Meth Lab".

October 14, 2006, The City of Cannelton hosted its second annual "Pumpkin Festival" along Washignton Street. Members of the Cannelton Police Department and their family members participated in a fund raising event during the festival. Members sold baked goods, hot and cold drinks, hamburgers and brautwurst. All profits go to the Cannelton Police Department Reserve fund.

September 24-October 3, 2006 Cannelton Police Officers Sergeant Eric Dickenson, John Kleeman and Jeff Dickenson assisted in providing security for the hit show Extreme Home Makeover wich made its appeearance in St. Meinrad Indiana. Below is a photograph of the officers with the Director of Secuity Dale Cruz (Wearing the hat).  This episode will air sometime in November.

September 11, 2006 Cannelton welcomes on board three new Reserve Police Officers. The new officers are Jeff Dickenson, Micah Jackson and Chris Pyle. 

September 1, 2006 Cannelton Reserve Police Officer Lee Hall is promoted to Part-time Patrolman and becomes the fourth paid officer on the Cannelton Police Department.

August 7, 2006 Reserve Investigator Daymion Marsh resigned from the Cannelton Police Department in order to become a member of the Tell City Police Department. We wish him the best of luck!

August 3, 2006 The Cannelton Police Department's High Risk Warrant Team (HRWT) was deployed for the first time since its creation in January of 2006. Officers of the HRWT arrested Ryan McVey for escape from the Montana Department of Corrections.

July 26, 2006 The Cannelton Police Department closed its application process forReserve Police Officers.