Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
August 5, 2021
Public Safety Leaders Say Better Data, Focus On Mental Health Are Key to Reducing Violence
Indianapolis public safety officials gave an update Thursday on efforts to decrease violent crime. The presentation was ahead of next week’s city budget announcement.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2021
National Night Out Aims To Reduce Violence
Now in its 38th year, the night offers an opportunity for police and community members to connect.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2021
Child Among Injured In Shooting Outside Indianapolis Funeral Home
A shooting outside an Indianapolis funeral home left a 4-year-old in critical condition and may have injured up to four others, police said.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2021
IMPD: FedEx Shooter Motivated By Suicide, Not Bias
Law enforcement says there is no evidence a gunman was motived by racial or ethnic bias, or sought to advance an ideology when he shot and killed eight people at the FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis on April 15.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021
Residents Can Watch Body Cam Footage From IMPD
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released a new video series featuring footage from officers’ body cameras.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2021
Pandemic, Economic Uncertainty Have Led to Increased Gun Violence, Expert Says
Indianapolis has seen record homicides so far this year, which experts say is linked to pandemic-based stress and economic uncertainty. Since January, more than 130 people have been killed in the city compared to about 100 at this time last year.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021
19 People Indicted On Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Seventeen of the 19 people have been taken into custody and are charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, officials said. Two people remained at large.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2021
Violence Prevention Initiative Passes City-County Council
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted Monday night to approve over $3 million for violence prevention investments.
Read MoreJune 22, 2021
IMPD Aiming To Hire More Than 80 New Officers
For years, fewer people have applied to become police officers nationwide. IMPD leaders say that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, political tensions in the city and other parts of the country have led to a decrease in recruits.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Indianapolis Police Officer Who Killed Dreasjon Reed Sues NFL
The Indianapolis police officer who shot and killed Dreasjon Reed last year is suing the National Football League over social media posts that associate Reed with other victims of officer-involved killings.
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