Safety Board chooses the Town Marshal, is in charge of hiring and firing of police officers, and serves as the disciplinary board. The Police Department consists of five full-time police officers and several reserve officers. Their offices are located at Town Hall. The Police Department shall enforce all state laws and local ordinances. A Town Marshal appointed by the Town Council and oversees the Police Department. The Police Department provide public safety, patrols Town streets, educates the public, and maintains order at public meetings. Departments Police Department The Pittsboro Police Department is established under a 5 member police commission. The town council appoints the police commission members. The police commission appoints the chief of police. There are currently 10 full time officers and 1 reserve officer. The police department is responsible for investigating crimes, patrolling the town, traffic control, public safety and crime prevention. The department participates yearly in National Night Out. Fire Department The Pittsboro Fire Department serves the Town of Pittsboro and Middle Township. The department was combined into one agency in 1998 and levies a flat tax rate to both the town and township. The Middle Township Trustee sets the levy at the direction of a combined town and township fire board. The fire chief is the administrative head of the fire department and serves at the pleasure of the fire board. Street Department The street department is responsible for all town streets, sidewalks, curbs, and street signs. Although budgeted as a separate department the street department does not have dedicated employees. Employees from other utilities crossover to handle street duties. The street department patches holes, plows snow, installs street signs, repairs sidewalks and curbs, and paints curbs. Parks Department The parks department is responsible for the towns three parks and plans several different festivals throughout the year. The parks department installs and maintains park equipment, mows grass, rents buildings, and keeps the parks tidy. The park superintendent is the administrative head of the parks and carries out many of the duties listed above. The park superintendent serves at the pleasure of the parks board. Education Schools Pittsboro Elementary School Pittsboro Primary School Both schools are part of the North West Hendricks School Corporation. Places of interest 1883 One Room School, 206 North Meridian St, Pittsboro, IN Dr. Malcolm O. Scamahorn Park, 52 East Main St, Pittsboro, IN Pittsboro Golf Club, 2227 East US Highway 136, Pittsboro,