Criminal justice has been at the forefront of Indianapolis’ 2023 mayoral race, with both candidates – Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve – campaigning on how they will address public safety.

Community members criticized the proposed budget for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at a public hearing Wednesday, calling it “excessive.”

Faith in Indiana’s Black Church Coalition says its new campaign aims to address multiple systemic issues, such as housing access and substance abuse resources. It also has a plan to engage more people as advocates.

With the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, it is important to remember the importance of fireworks safety. Many people do not understand how to safely handle fireworks. There is also a large population that does not consider how triggering fireworks can be for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

More than a quarter of a million people will file into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Public safety is a major priority for many mayoral candidates, including Shackleford, and reinstating a public safety director is at the top of her list.

City leaders said the $3.5 million dollar investment will go to overtime for IMPD patrol, a DPW cleaning crew and outreach to homeless residents.

A central Indiana city where a police officer was killed by gunshots fired into his cruiser is investing in bullet-resistant windshields for its 19 police vehicles.

The 2023 budget proposal includes a 16 percent pay increase for new officers to nearly $62,000 a year.

A Richmond police officer was critically wounded and a man was injured in a shootout following a traffic stop and search for possible narcotics, authorities said.