Knox County Police Records

Knox County police records are maintained by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Vincennes, Indiana. You can search incident reports, arrest logs, and related law enforcement records by contacting the sheriff's office directly or using state-level databases. Requests can be submitted by email, in person, or by mail, giving residents a clear path to the records they need.

Knox County Sheriff's Office

The Knox County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and is the main keeper of local police records. The office is located at 1199 N US Highway 41, Vincennes, IN 47591. The main phone number is 812-882-7660. For emergencies, call 911. General questions and records requests can be directed to cluce@knoxcounty.in.gov.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office website provides information about department operations, staff contacts, and how to reach the records division. The site is a good first stop before submitting a formal request, since it may list what documents are required and what fees apply.

The screenshot above shows the Knox County Sheriff's Office main website, which is the starting point for records requests and general law enforcement contact in Vincennes.

Knox County also uses a central dispatch system for coordinating emergency services. The Knox County Central Dispatch page at knoxcounty.in.gov covers the county's dispatch operations. This is useful context if your records request involves a specific incident that was logged through dispatch rather than a direct sheriff report.

Knox County Central Dispatch and Incident Logs

The screenshot above is from the Knox County Central Dispatch page, which coordinates law enforcement calls across the county. Incident logs generated through dispatch are part of the public record under Indiana law.

Under IC 5-14-3-5, every law enforcement agency in Indiana must maintain a daily log that lists suspected or investigated crimes, accidents, and complaints. That log must be open for public inspection within 24 hours. The date, time, and location of each incident, along with at least one non-officer name involved, are required entries. Knox County's dispatch and sheriff records follow this rule.

If you need a specific incident report rather than just the daily log, the process requires a formal public records request to the sheriff's office. The $25.00 administrative fee applies to those requests. The daily log itself, by contrast, is available without a fee under state law.

How to Request Knox County Police Records

Knox County charges a $25.00 administrative fee for public records requests. That is higher than many Indiana counties, so it is worth knowing before you start the process. The fee must be paid before records are released.

There are several ways to submit a request. Email is accepted at cluce@knoxcounty.in.gov and is often the most convenient method for straightforward requests. You can also go in person to the sheriff's office at 1199 N US Highway 41 in Vincennes. Mail is also an option for those who prefer a paper trail. Under IC 5-14-3-3, the agency has 7 days to respond before the request is considered denied. For complex requests involving large volumes of records, the sheriff's office may notify you that the search will take longer and provide a new deadline.

Records that fall under active investigations, sealed court orders, or certain personal data may be withheld. The agency must tell you in writing if any part of your request is denied and explain which exemption applies. Under IC 5-14-3-4, investigatory records held by law enforcement agencies are among the most common exemptions cited.

Note: If your request is denied and you believe it was wrongfully withheld, you can seek an advisory opinion from the Indiana Public Access Counselor before filing a lawsuit.

Statewide Police Records Resources for Knox County

Several Indiana state tools provide records that go beyond what the Knox County Sheriff's Office holds. These are worth using alongside a local request, especially if you need a broader picture of someone's history across the state.

The Indiana State Police runs the Limited Criminal History (LCH) database, which covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests recorded across Indiana. You can search the ISP criminal history portal online for $15.70 by credit card or $7.00 by mail. The results will show whether a record exists, though they cover only Indiana arrests and not out-of-state history. For a full fingerprint-based search of your own record, the state offers a separate process costing $21.95 for an Indiana-only check or $38.20 for a national search.

Court case records tied to Knox County cases are searchable for free through MyCase Indiana. This tool covers criminal filings, civil matters, charges, and case dispositions across all 92 Indiana counties. If an arrest in Knox County led to criminal charges, those records will appear in MyCase under the defendant's name.

The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is open to anyone and searchable by name, county, or zip code. Knox County residents can search by county to see registered offenders in the area. The registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction under Indiana Code 11-8-8. For protection orders, the Indiana Protection Order Registry is also free to search and includes orders filed across the state.

Crash Reports and Body Camera Records

Crash reports from Knox County law enforcement incidents can be requested through BuyCrash.com. The Indiana State Police maintains traffic accident reports statewide, and BuyCrash is the authorized platform for public access. You will need the report number, the date of the crash, or the names of the parties involved to locate a specific report.

Body camera footage from Knox County Sheriff's deputies is treated as a law enforcement record under Indiana law. Requests for video footage go through the same public records process as incident reports. Under IC 5-14-3-5.1 and 5.2, agencies are required to keep recordings for at least 190 days. Some footage may be withheld if it is part of an active investigation, involves juveniles, or would reveal undercover operations. Redaction fees can apply, sometimes up to $150 in counties that charge for that work. The sheriff's office will notify you in writing if any portion of a body camera request is denied.

For victim notification services, Knox County participates in the VINE system. You can call 866-959-8463 to check the custody status of an offender held in the Knox County jail and sign up for alerts when their status changes. VINE is free and available to any person in Indiana.

Nearby Counties

Knox County borders several other Indiana counties, each with its own sheriff's office and records process.