Debate over whether Indianapolis is safe carries added weight as President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities he describes as crime-plagued.

Rokita said if Indianapolis Public Schools officials refuse to share information with ICE related to an individual’s immigration status he will take sue.

The term “excited delirium” has been used as a diagnosis to describe people who die suddenly in police custody. But physicians and medical boards have long dismissed excited delirium as unscientific, and some argue it’s used by police to justify excessive force.

The first day of the criminal trial for the police officers charged in the death of Indianapolis resident Herman Whitfield III has begun.

Two Indianapolis City-County councilors are calling for policy reform with the Indiana Metropolitan Police Department's disciplinary procedures after two officers were recently arrested for child sex crimes.

IMPD Sergeant Javed Richards was taken into custody after an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. After receiving a tip, the ICAC found evidence of Richards' personal IP address being used to access child pornography.

Each drone and its equipment costs about $6,000, and the city is investing in a total of 30 for the current rollout.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Chris Bailey as the new chief of police for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Monday.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor announced Friday he will resign from his position at the end of the year.

Indianapolis has seen a surge in officer-involved shootings this year. WFYI’s criminal justice reporter Katrina Pross spoke with Indianapolis police officer Damon Young to talk about the department’s training in the use of force.