The New Haven Police Department is a law enforcement agency that protects residents lives and their property and safeguards individual rights and community values. It has a code enforcement unit that addresses public health and safety issues, including regulations related to garbage, removal of vegetation, zoning, dangerous buildings, housing and inoperable vehicles on private property. The department maintains a crime prevention unit that conducts meetings to discuss crime prevention techniques, presents demonstrations and hosts community events that promote partnership between the community and police. It also offers several support services, including gun registration, animal control, fingerprint identification, weapon permits, and traffic and parking law enforcement. The New Haven Police Department is located in New Haven, Ind.