Articles tagged as: Public Safety
July 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.
Read MoreJune 3, 2021
City Announces New Public Safety Investments
The city of Indianapolis has outlined new efforts to improve public safety amidst another violent year.
Read MoreApril 12, 2021
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Shoots Man While Serving Warrant
A Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy attempt to serve a warrant shot and injured a 30-year-old man who appeared to be unarmed, police said.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
City-County Council Crime Prevention Grants Open In Indy
Equity is at the forefront of a new crime prevention grant program in Indianapolis and the first round of grants is now open to nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
IMPD, Indy Public Safety Foundation Train Recruits In Cultural Sensitivity
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Indy Public Safety Foundation have another tool to improve transparency and address racial and cultural sensitivity.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
Indiana Senate Moves Bills Aimed At Law Enforcement Control
Indiana senators advanced measures Tuesday that would allow police to determine what use of force is reasonable in some cases and would allow the state's attorney general to appoint special prosecutors to handle criminal cases local authorities decide not to pursue.
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