Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
October 11, 2021
Police: Gun suspect shot at Indy cops was used in at least 3 homicides
A handgun fired at police in Indianapolis last month has been linked to three homicides, police said.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
Transparency key for police oversight boards, expert says
To bring us more on national trends in police oversight, WFYI’s criminal justice reporter Katrina Pross spoke with Cameron McEllhiney, the director of training and engagement for the National Association for Civilian Oversight in Law Enforcement.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
Experts, community say IMPD Use of Force Review Board lacks transparency, police accountability
The reformed civilian-majority Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Use of Force Review Board began meeting in July, but national police oversight experts and some Indianapolis residents say it doesn't have enough power to hold police responsible for using excessive force nor enough transparency to involve the public.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
Indianapolis Officer Shoots, Wounds Woman In Arrest Attempt
An Indianapolis police officer shot and wounded an armed woman wanted on warrants as he was trying to arrest her late Wednesday in connection with a recent shooting, police said.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
IMPD Officers Fatally Shoot Woman On City's Near North Side
Four officers shot and killed a woman on the near northside of Indianapolis Friday afternoon, police say.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2021
Non-Fatal Shooting Victims Reluctant to Give Authorities Information
Victims of non-fatal shootings in Indianapolis have been reluctant to provide law enforcement with information about who shot them.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
What You Need To Know About IMPD's General Orders Board
In Indianapolis, two police oversight boards were reformed to include a civilian majority -- the Use of Force Review Board and the General Orders Board. Here is what you need to know about the General Orders Board and how it functions.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
What You Should Know About IMPD's Use of Force Review Board
In Indianapolis, two police oversight boards were reformed to include a civilian majority -- the Use of Force Review Board and the General Orders Board. Here’s what you need to know about the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Use of Force Review Board.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Child Dies, 2 Adults Hurt When Vehicles Strike Pedestrians Near Indianapolis School
The crash occurred about 4 p.m. Tuesday in front of George W. Julian School in the Irvington neighborhood moments after students were released from school for the day, police said.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2021
IMPD Seeks Public's Help Finding Suspect Who Fatally Shot 17-Year-Old
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's help in finding a suspect who they say shot and killed a 17-year-old male on Monday afternoon.
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