Lt. Patrick Vicari heads the Traffic Division. These officers specialize  
 in traffic enforcement, accident reports, hit and run reports, and fatality accidents. 
This division also includes the department's motorcycle unit. 
The motorcycle unit specializes in traffic enforcement and escort details 
from funerals to parades to dignitaries. Lt. Vicari also organizes the grant 
funded Seatbelt, OWI, Reciprocity and Childseat Restraint monitoring 
stations throughtout the city.
Lt. Vicari 219-852-2945
Crash reports can be picked up at the Hammond Police Department Records Bureau
Located at 509 Douglas St. Hammond IN 46320

Records Bureau Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.

Crash reports will be available FIVE working days after the crash investigation is completed.
There will be a $10.00 photocopy charge per report.
To check on the availability of your crash report
Have your case number ready.
(219) 852-2901
To locate your vehicle that was involved a crash
Have your case number ready 		(219) 852-2901
Questions regarding a report you picked up
Leave your name, phone number, and case number		 (219) 852-2911
HIT AND RUN SECTION
Leave your name, phone number, and case number 		(219) 852-2940 
If your vehicle was towed it is necessary to obtain a vehicle release
from the Hammond Police Department Records Bureau. 
The vehicle release can be obtained by paying a $20.00 
administrative fee during normal business hours. 
You must bring a valid Drivers License and proof of vehicle
 ownership (Title, Registration, or Insurance card). 
The towing company will not release your vehicle
or the contents of your vehicle until the vehicle release is obtained.