Articles tagged as: Public Safety
August 27, 2019
15-Year-Old Arrested In Killing Of Indianapolis Teen Siblings
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says the juvenile was arrested Monday afternoon. He is suspected in the killings of 16-year-old Nicholas Nelson and his 15-year-old sister, Ashlynn Nelson
Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
Law Enforcement To Hold Active Shooter Training For Faith Based Communities
Local groups partnered with national organization One Congregation One Precinct (OneCOP) to plan this weekend's training.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2019
Mayor Hogsett Introduces Third Consecutive Balanced City-County Budget
The largest allocations from the city go to three categories: 22% for public safety initiatives, 25% for the broadly defined "public services," and 38% for criminal justice services.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
Official Says Indiana Drownings Are Up This Year
The 34 drownings in public waterways this year exceed last year's number at the same time, according to Capt. Jet Quillen of the Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2019
Volunteer Firefighter Allowance Increase Gaining Statehouse Momentum
A bill at the Statehouse would double the minimum allowance each volunteer fire department distributes from $200 to $400.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2019
Marion County Sheriff's Office Is Hiring
WFYI's Taylor Bennett sat down with new Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal to ask about his new job, the transition and his first order of business for the department.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018
New Lawsuit Says Elkhart Police Obstructed Shooting Probe
The lawsuit comes after a grand jury determined police officers were justified in 29-year-old Norman Gary's death on Dec. 4, 2016.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
Officer Dies In Crash During Chase In Southern Indiana
During the chase, the officer's vehicle went off the road and hit a tree in the front yard of a home.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2018
Here Are Some Tips On Protecting Your Online Purchases From Thieves
WFYI's Taylor Bennett spoke with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Hewitt about ways people can protect themselves from package thieves this holiday season.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2018
Indianapolis Police Testing Mental Illness Screening Tool
The tool gives officers evidence-based, objective information to help them determine the best course of action.
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