Articles tagged as: Public Safety
October 13, 2021
City officials partner with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to increase public safety
Indianapolis will use over $150 million from the American Rescue Plan to boost public safety. The latest part of the plan is a gun violence reduction strategy led by the city Office of Public Health and Safety and the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2021
Crash Following Police Pursuit Kills 2, Including Girl, 14
Two people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed and four other juveniles were injured early Friday when an SUV crashed in central Indiana following a police pursuit that began in Lawrence.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2021
Indiana Task Force One Helping Louisiana Hurricane Victims Deal With Loss Of Power
Indiana Task Force 1 has been in New Orleans this week helping with Hurricane Ida relief efforts.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2021
Indianapolis Cop Injured After Person Grabs Officer's Gun
An Indianapolis police officer was injured and briefly hospitalized following a well-being check on the city's southeast side early Sunday, authorities said.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
5 Indianapolis Firefighters Injured When Floor Collapses
Five Indianapolis firefighters were hospitalized with injuries Monday night after they fell through the floor of a burning home while responding to a fire later ruled an arson, officials said.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2021
Suburban Indianapolis Police ID Man Shot By Police Officer
Carmel police said they are investigating the shooting at the request of the Noblesville Police Department "in order to ensure impartiality."
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021
Residents Can Watch Body Cam Footage From IMPD
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released a new video series featuring footage from officers’ body cameras.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2021
Pandemic, Economic Uncertainty Have Led to Increased Gun Violence, Expert Says
Indianapolis has seen record homicides so far this year, which experts say is linked to pandemic-based stress and economic uncertainty. Since January, more than 130 people have been killed in the city compared to about 100 at this time last year.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021
19 People Indicted On Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Seventeen of the 19 people have been taken into custody and are charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, officials said. Two people remained at large.
Read MoreJune 10, 2021
Council Committee Approves $3M In Public Safety Investments Despite Opposition To More Police Funding
Wednesday night, the City-County Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee approved allocating funding to the police department for new technology to better track crime and hold officers accountable. The move received criticism from the public.
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