Articles tagged as: police reform
April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd's Murder
The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts he faced over the death of George Floyd.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Holcomb Signs Police Reform, School Funding Bills Into Law
Bills aimed at increasing police accountability and ensuring Indianas public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic were among 19 measures signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
Landmark Police Reform Bill Heads To Governor's Desk
The bill requires all police to undergo de-escalation training and makes it easier for the state to de-certify those who commit misconduct, even without a criminal conviction.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2021
Indiana Police Reform Bill Sails Through Senate Committee
A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing police accountability and enacting criminal justice reform advanced to the full Indiana Senate after a committee unanimously approved the measure Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021
Report Details Response To Indianapolis Protests And Riots
A report profiling the police and city response to the riots and protests in Indianapolis this past summer was released Friday. The findings focus on the last weekend in May when violence broke out following peaceful protests calling for social justice and police reform.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021
South Bend Revises Use Of Force Policy For Its Officers
South Bend's police officers will be banned from using chokeholds under a newly revised use-of-force policy that officials in the northern Indiana city say still needs some tweaking.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2021
Indiana Senate Rejects Bill Banning 'Defund The Police'
The Indiana Senate thoroughly rejected legislation Monday that would have tied the hands of local governments when managing their public safety budgets.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Report Focuses On Equity In Indianapolis Police Reform
A new report takes a deeper look at police reform in Indianapolis with recommendations to build more equity and address systemic racism faced by Black residents.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
Major Police Reform Bill Unanimously Passes Indiana House
The Indiana House unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that will hold police more accountable and significantly improve their training.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
Indianapolis Schools Police Force Under Review 5 Years After Previous Analysis Led To No Changes
Indianapolis Public Schools started a review of the district police force to examine whether policies are racially equitable and how officers impact students.
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