FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) — The Frankfort Police Department officially welcomed a new officer, Kelli Sells, to its ranks, with her hiring approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety and an effective start date of September 1, 2025. Sells, badge number 334, was sworn into her position by Mayor Judy Sheets during the Monday evening meeting.
Chief Scott Shoemaker introduced Sells to the board and the community, highlighting her extensive experience. She is a lateral transfer who has been a police officer since 2015, serving in both patrol and detective divisions. Sells chose the Frankfort Police Department to continue her career in law enforcement after deciding to move from northern Indiana.
Chief Shoemaker expressed gratitude for her choice, noting that Sells comes highly recommended by her former department colleagues and background investigators. She was described as a “great asset” for the department, with her former colleagues reportedly “very sad to have lost her.”
