South Bend Police Department

My encounters and interactions with officers from South Bend PD on average, have left a positive experience. SBPD Police officers are part of the community we live in, take a huge risk to safeguard lives and property. I have traveled to at least 20 countries, 40 USA states. big cities, towns and I can say SBPD is on tops and I salute them.
5 7 years ago (06-09-2017)

Thank you SBPD for all you do! To the female officer who helped me tonight on Mayflower Rd... I greatly appreciate it. You went above and beyond "to serve & protect". South Bend is lucky to have you as a police officer! Thanks again. Y'all stay safe out there.
5 8 years ago (06-01-2017)

This review is about South Bend in Washington state: In some circles, South Bend and nearby Raymond, are considered speed traps, and perhaps that is true, however, on Labor Day weekend (2015), my cousin was driving, showing me around, and, going somewhat over the local highway speed limit, attracted the attention of one -- red and blue-lights flashing -- officer. My cousin is well organized so lickity-split she had her license out followed in kind with insurance and un-signed registration. Not signing a second violation. I am now reporting to the officer (who turned out to be the 'chief') that she (there were two conditions) that evening (1) took me to a fine restaurant in Astoria and (2) held her speed in lawful limits. The stop a credit to law enforcement and to the spirit of thoughtful human considerations. That is, where ever a 'South Bend' is found.
5 8 years ago (21-03-2017)

Officer Scotkowski was amazingly professional, helpful, and respectful during a very difficult situation. He was kind and generous with his time and offered great comfort to those present. Many thanks to all those in Blue (and Brown & Green) who serve to keep us all safe.
5 8 years ago (28-12-2016)

If I could give zero or even better a negative rating I would. The South Bend police department has just lost any respect I had for them. They are completely unprofessional and untrustworthy. I can say I had no problems whatsoever with them before, but after being a victim of their unlawful behavior, I will certainly be taking whatever steps needed to make sure they are held accountable. Denying me my rights is not okay in the least! Police and other authority figures break the laws continuously with no repercussions and they usually don't interfere with me, but this is inexcusable. They performed an unwarranted, unlawful search of my vehicle outside my work with absolutely no reason to ever open a door. My rights were violated and I have a feeling this is a regular behavior of the one officer or even goes to prove how corrupt the entire department is. The officer's startled reacting upon my interrupting the search makes me feel he absolutely knew he was doing something illegal and that makes the act so much worse in my opinion. If they cant be trusted to follow the laws then they certainly can't be trusted to protect us and enforce the laws. That is their only purpose and they can't even do that.
1 9 years ago (05-07-2016)