Articles tagged as: IMPD
January 23, 2026
Lawmakers push to reduce the powers of civilian police oversight boards, with eye towards Indianapolis
Lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the binding powers of police oversight boards, with an eye towards Indianapolis. Some worry the bill is too sweeping.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Hogsett taps IMPD Chief Bailey as chief deputy mayor, cites public safety focus
Indiana Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints current IMPD Chief Chris Bailey as his new chief of staff and chief deputy mayor effective Feb. 2, replacing Dan Parker.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2026
Police involved shootings dropped in 2025 after spike in recent years
The number of incidents where Indianapolis police officers intentionally fired weapons at another person was significantly fewer in 2025 than previous years.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2025
Indianapolis violent crime drops from 2021 peak, reports IMPD
Homicides and violent crime rates in Indianapolis are trending downward according to data from IMPD.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2025
IMPD releases draft of five-year strategic plan, asks community to give feedback
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s 5-year strategic plan includes three focus areas: supporting officers and staff, building trust within the community and enhancing safety throughout the city.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2025
Clinician-led mental health response team expands in Indianapolis
A team of clinicians in Indianapolis who respond to mental health and substance abuse-related crises now covers roughly 63% of the city. City officials announced earlier this week it is expanding the team to cover the Southern District.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2025
'Your life is worth more than a moment of anger.' IMPD responds after weekend gun violence leaves 15 victims
Early in the morning on the last day of summer, a mass shooting on Indianapolis' northwest side left two dead and five injured. It was one of four incidents that resulted in at least 15 gun violence victims this weekend.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2025
Woman charged with harming animals in Indianapolis after prior cruelty conviction
Krystal Scott and two others surrendered fourteen animals to Indianapolis Animal Care Services.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2025
Indy police to enforce youth curfew, add patrols after deadly downtown shooting
City leaders announced stricter curfew enforcement, increased patrols, and new safety measures after a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis left two teens dead and five others injured.
Read MoreApril 11, 2025
IMPD to develop 5-year public safety plan, with input from residents
IMPD officials say the goal is to establish a clear vision to better respond to the evolving safety needs of the community and its officers. The effort aligns with department goals to be more transparent.
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