Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Department of Public Safety
April 11, 2016
Council Roundup: Public Safety Overhaul, New Flood Maps
Two big early efforts from Mayor Joe Hogsett, a Democrat, won approval from the city-county council Monday night. As did a long-pushed for change to Indianapolis police recruiting policies, but not without some pushback and changes.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2016
Hogsett Wants to Dissolve Public Safety Department
Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration is working on a major restructuring of public safety services in Indianapolis.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2015
Grant To Help Your Life Matters Focus Zones
Indiana Black Expo is partnering with numerous organizations to bring support to underserved young people living at two Indianapolis housing complexes.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2015
DPS And Gleaners Continue Effort To Fight Hunger
The pantries that spread out over six high crime areas this summer served over 62,000 people.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2015
Department Of Public Safety Deputy Director To Take On New Role
Deputy Director Valerie Washington has accepted a position as assistant city manager for the City of Fort Worth, Texas. She will begin her new role in September.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2015
Ballard Taps UIndy Official To Lead Public Safety
Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that David Wantz, the vice president for government and university relations at U Indy, will serve as interim director of the Department of Public Safety.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2015
Indianapolis Homicides Down at Mid-Year
Public Safety Director Troy Riggs says the number of Indianapolis homicides have declined 22 percent so far this year compared to the same period last year.
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