Union County Police Blotter
Union County police blotter records are handled by the Union County Sheriff's Office in Liberty, Indiana, one of the smallest counties in the state sitting on the Ohio border in southeastern Indiana. Sheriff Jeffrey Adams leads the office at 106 E. Union St., which serves as both the law enforcement headquarters and the county jail. With limited online resources, most police blotter records requests in Union County go through phone, email, or in-person contact. This page explains the process and what to expect.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Sheriff's Office
The Union County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for police blotter records in Union County. Sheriff Jeffrey Adams runs the office at 106 E. Union St. in Liberty. The Sheriff handles the broad range of duties typical of a small Indiana county, including keeping the peace, running the county jail, serving warrants and civil process documents, collecting delinquent state taxes, and selling foreclosed property. All incident reports and blotter data for the county flow through this office.
Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population. It borders Ohio to the east and sits in the southeastern corner of the state. The rural nature of the county and small staff size mean online records access is limited. Phone and in-person requests work best here. The Sheriff's Office non-emergency line doubles as the contact number for records requests at (765) 458-5194. You can also email at unioncosheriff@frontier.com.
The Sheriff's Office maintains a Facebook page at facebook.com/unioncounty.sheriff.5 for community updates. The official county page for the Sheriff's Office is at in.gov/counties/union/departments/sheriff, hosted through the state's county directory. The page confirms the office address, contact methods, and the Sheriff's core responsibilities.
Union County's NIBRS compliance status is listed as non-compliant as of the last available data. This means crime data may not be submitted to ISP through the National Incident-Based Reporting System. Check the ISP NIBRS page for Union County for the most current status on this issue.
The state-hosted Union County Sheriff page confirms contact details and the office location at 106 East Union Street in Liberty, which serves both administrative and jail functions.
| Sheriff | Jeffrey Adams |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 E. Union St., Liberty, IN 47353 |
| Phone | (765) 458-5194 |
| unioncosheriff@frontier.com | |
| Emergency | 911 |
| NIBRS Status | Non-Compliant |
Requesting Union County Police Blotter Records
Indiana Code § 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act (APRA), gives anyone the right to request police blotter records from Union County agencies. You don't need to give a reason. Written requests must be acknowledged within seven days. Verbal and in-person requests are handled within 24 hours.
For blotter records from the Union County Sheriff's Office, your options are phone, email, or in-person. Call (765) 458-5194, email unioncosheriff@frontier.com, or visit 106 E. Union St. in Liberty during regular business hours. Have details ready when you make contact, including the date, location, type of incident, and any names involved. A report number helps if you have one. Because Union County has a small office with limited staff, being specific in your request helps the process move faster.
Written requests sent by mail create a formal record and start the seven-day acknowledgment window. Mail written APRA requests to 106 East Union Street, Liberty, IN 47353. Keep a copy of what you sent. If your request is denied, the denial must state the legal basis under APRA. The office directory at in.gov/counties/union/office-directory provides additional contact information for county offices if you need to reach other departments.
Indiana Sheriffs across the state also maintain a directory at indianasheriffs.org, which lists Union County's Sheriff information alongside other counties.
If the Sheriff's Office denies your request without a clear legal reason, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. This free service reviews denials and issues informal opinions that often resolve disputes without court involvement.
Note: Union County's small office size means requests may take longer than larger counties with dedicated records staff. Calling first to confirm availability is a good first step.
Indiana State Police Resources for Union County
The Indiana State Police covers state highways in Union County and holds records for incidents within ISP jurisdiction. Because Union County borders Ohio, ISP troopers in this area may coordinate with Ohio law enforcement on incidents near the state line.
For ISP records tied to Union County, submit a request through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This routes your request directly to ISP records staff. The ISP main website at in.gov/isp also has links to agency contacts and crime data. Union County's NIBRS status is currently non-compliant, which limits the county-level crime data published through the ISP NIBRS system. The ISP NIBRS page for Union County reflects the current status.
For accidents on state roads through Union County, ISP may hold the primary crash report. Check BuyCrash.com for ISP-investigated crash reports. If the report isn't there, contact ISP through the APRA portal or call the nearest ISP post for assistance locating the record.
ISP troopers cover portions of Union County along state routes and highways. For incidents on local roads and unincorporated areas, the Sheriff's Office at (765) 458-5194 is the primary contact for records.
Union County Court Records
Police blotter entries that result in criminal charges appear in the Indiana court system. You can search Union County court records through the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov. MyCase covers Union County Circuit Court in Liberty and is free to use. Search by full name or case number to see charges, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes.
MyCase connects blotter data to court outcomes. Once charges are filed following a blotter entry, the case appears in MyCase. This lets you follow what happened after a police blotter incident was recorded. Blotter records come from law enforcement, while court records come from the circuit clerk. For documents not available through MyCase, the Union County Circuit Clerk in Liberty can assist with additional court records access. The clerk's office is also at the county courthouse in Liberty.
Accident Reports in Union County
Crash reports from Union County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com, the statewide accident report portal used by most Indiana law enforcement agencies. Reports typically cost between $5 and $12 depending on the agency and access method. Search by report number, crash date, or names of parties involved.
Reports go live in BuyCrash after the officer submits them, which can take up to ten days for some agencies. ISP crash reports from state roads in Union County are also available through BuyCrash. If a report doesn't appear in BuyCrash, contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at (765) 458-5194 to confirm which agency handled the crash and what steps to take to get the report directly. Because Union County is a smaller office, calling ahead to ask about specific reports before making the trip is always a good idea.
Union County Jail and Inmate Records
The Union County Jail is located at the Sheriff's Office address at 106 East Union Street in Liberty and holds people arrested in the county. Booking records are public information under APRA. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (765) 458-5194 to ask about current or recent bookings. There is no dedicated online jail roster identified for Union County, so phone contact is the most direct approach.
The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates booking data from county jails across Indiana. Union County may or may not have data posted there given its NIBRS non-compliant status and limited online presence. Search by name to check. For the most reliable inmate information, calling the jail directly at (765) 458-5194 is the best option. Staff can confirm an inmate's current status and provide publicly available booking information including the charge and booking date.
Indiana Public Records Law and Union County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs access to police blotter records in Union County. Blotter data is generally public under this law. Names, times, locations, and the nature of incidents are disclosable. Investigatory records for active cases may be withheld if release would harm the investigation. Personal information like Social Security numbers and medical data is redacted before release.
Union County agencies must acknowledge written records requests within seven calendar days. If you're denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 provides free review of the denial and issues informal opinions. The standard copying fee is $0.10 per page for paper records. Small electronic requests may carry no fee. You don't need to explain why you want records or give your name under Indiana law. Given Union County's size and limited online access, phone or in-person requests tend to work better than written mail requests for getting a quick response.
Cities and Towns in Union County
Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties and includes very few incorporated communities. Liberty is the county seat and main community, home to the Sheriff's Office and county courthouse. Other small towns in the county include Brownsville. All law enforcement for the county operates out of the Sheriff's Office at 106 E. Union St. in Liberty.
No city in Union County meets the 25,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For police blotter records from anywhere in Union County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (765) 458-5194 or email unioncosheriff@frontier.com. In-person visits during regular business hours at 106 E. Union St. in Liberty are also an option.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders Wayne County to the north, Franklin County to the south, and Fayette County to the west within Indiana. Its eastern border is with Ohio. For incidents near a county line, confirm which county the location falls in before requesting records.