Articles tagged as: IMPD
January 15, 2023
‘They’re not going to kill him, are they?’ New body camera footage released in police custody death
The family of Herman Whitfield III has made demands for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to release the entire footage of events that led to his death.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
IMPD must release complete body cam footage for Herman Whitfield III
A federal judge has ordered Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to release the complete body camera footage from the in-custody death of Herman Whitfield III.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2022
License plate readers go live across Indianapolis
This week 214 automatic license plate readers will go live on street poles, lights and on patrol vehicles.
Read MoreApril 11, 2022
Man killed, 5 wounded in shooting at Indianapolis party
One man was killed and five people wounded in a shooting that happened after police say a fight broke out during a birthday celebration in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 4, 2022
IMPD seeks women applicants to join the department
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is working to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30 percent by the year 2030.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2022
IMPD talks about how officers de-escalate dangerous situations
Law enforcement and emergency personnel are trained to peacefully resolve hostage and suicide situations. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers face additional challenges if the perpetrator shows signs of mental illness
Read MoreMarch 8, 2022
IMPD employs effective de-escalation plan for the mentally ill
Law enforcement and emergency personnel are trained to peacefully resolve hostage or suicide situations for everyone involved. Officers face additional challenges if the perpetrator shows signs of mental illness.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2022
Life without parole off table in 2017 police officer's death
In December, the Marion County prosecutor’s office agreed to drop their death penalty request in exchange for the judge, instead of a jury, hearing the case.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2022
IMPD will begin charging for body camera videos
The department, which has more than 1,290 officers equipped with body cameras, said its decision to implement fees for requesting videos followed a year of data collection and costs evaluation.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2022
Indianapolis officer gets probation for punching student
An Indianapolis police officer who was captured on video punching a high school student was sentenced Monday to 363 days probation for official misconduct.
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