Public health and criminal justice officials say improving the police's relationship with the community isn't possible without addressing mental health -- both with law enforcement and the people they serve.

The device called the SoToxa Mobile Test System is a handheld analyzer that uses an oral fluid swab to detect the presence of drugs.

The Department of Justices Project Safe Neighborhoods announced grants for programs that target community outreach, gun crime reduction and data improvement.

A new online portal aims to increase the transparency of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department processes for the public.

The forum was organized by several community organizations, including the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association and the Indianapolis Recorder.

The Indianapolis City-County Council's Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee advanced a proposal that will add community voices to a General Orders Committee for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Safety ambassadors are part of a new initiative to improve downtown public safety efforts.

Plans to address public safety in downtown Indianapolis were announced Wednesday. The city will contribute an additional $750 thousand in TIF money to efforts.

Indianapolis City-Council members hosted the first in a series of community conversations on public safety Thursday in an attempt to engage more voices.

Residents in Indianapolis will have an opportunity to give input on public safety during the first in a series of meetings.