Articles tagged as: police reform
January 12, 2021
House Committee Passes 'Historic' Police Reform Legislation
An Indiana House committee unanimously approved a "historic" police reform bill Tuesday -- one that has the support of law enforcement and groups like the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and the NAACP.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2021
Senate Committee Debates Ban On 'Defunding' Police, Public Safety
Legislation debated in an Indiana Senate committee Thursday would ban local governments from ever decreasing police or fire department budgets, unless there's a revenue shortfall.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020
Officials: Mental Health Resources Key To Improving Police-Community Relationship
Public health and criminal justice officials say improving the police's relationship with the community isn't possible without addressing mental health -- both with law enforcement and the people they serve.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2020
IMPD Adopts New K9 Policies
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IMPD, is changing some rules related to K-9 response.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2020
New Portal Aims To Increase Transparency Of IMPD Processes
A new online portal aims to increase the transparency of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department processes for the public.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
City-County Council Will Consider Proposal To Add Community Voices To IMPD Governance
Representatives from Faith in Indiana gathered at the City-Council Building in Indianapolis Monday to voice support for a new proposal that would update governance of the city's police department.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2020
Community Conversation The First In Series To Examine Public Safety In Indianapolis
Indianapolis City-Council members hosted the first in a series of community conversations on public safety Thursday in an attempt to engage more voices.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020
Public Meetings To Focus On Public Safety In Indianapolis
Residents in Indianapolis will have an opportunity to give input on public safety during the first in a series of meetings.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020
IMPD Officers Start To Get Cameras
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IMPD, officers are being outfitted with new body cameras. The camera program was expanded after recent protests and calls for police reform.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2020
IMPD Will Stop Using No-Knock Warrants
Indianapolis Police Chief Randal Taylor said the department is responding to community concern.
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