Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
2017 ANNUAL REPORT Highlights of 2017
Mayor Joe Hogsett gives oath of office to Chief Bryan Bryan Roach makes first comments to Command Staff Roach at swearing-in ceremony – February 2017 and guests as new Chief of Police – February 2017
Former chiefs of police unite to celebrate swearing-in Chief’s Command Staff – October 2017
ceremony for new Chief of Police Bryan Roach Bottom Row (L-R): Phillip Burton, Valerie Cunningham, Randal Taylor, – February 2017 – Chief Bryan Roach, Chad Knecht, Christopher Bailey.
Sitting (L-R): Jerry Barker, Michael Zunk, Donald Christ, Second Row (L-R): Lorenzo Lewis, Richard Riddle, Tom Sellas, Paul Annee, Joseph McAtee. Joshua Barker, Roger Spurgeon, Kevin Wethington.
Standing (L-R): Paul Ciesielski, Michael Spears, Bryan Roach, Top (L-R): Craig McCartt, James Cleek, Brian Mahone, Michael Spears. James Toler, Richard Hite (not pictured Troy Riggs). Not Pictured: Susan Hill, Dawn Snyder
14th IMPD Recruit Class – Spring 2017 15th IMPD Recruit Class – Fall 2017 Graduated November 2017 Projected Graduation May 2018 2017 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......
Greetings from the Chief of Police ...... 5 Mission Statement ...... 6 Values That Guide Our Actions ...... 6 Police Merit Board ...... 6 Command Staff Organizational Chart ...... 7 Collaborative Path Forward ...... 8
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AWARDS, MILESTONES, AND MEMORIALS
Honor Awards – Valor, Bravery, Merit, Appreciation ...... 9 Honor Awards – Unit Citation Awards ...... 10 Ruthann Popcheff Memorial Award ...... 11 Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Recognition Awards ...... 12 Employee Recognition Banquet ...... 13 National Night Out Against Crime ...... 14 Annual Retirement Luncheon ...... 14 Sworn Officer Promotions ...... 15 In Honor of Fallen Officers ...... 16 In Memory Of ...... 17 Officer Retirements ...... 18
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Citizens Police Complaint Office ...... 19 Professional Standards Branch ...... 20 Special Investigations Unit ...... 20 Internal Affairs Section ...... 21 Public Affairs Office...... 21 Community Engagement Office ...... 22 Youth Services / Mentoring Programs ...... 22 Immigrant Outreach ...... 22 InPact / Re-Entry Program ...... 23 Behavioral Health Unit ...... 23 Chief’s Honor Guard ...... 23 Holiday Clothe-A-Child Program ...... 24
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Letter from the Deputy Chief ...... 25 Finance Section ...... 26 Annual Budget / Expenses ...... 26 Salary Schedule / Additional Pay ...... 26 Police Pension Schedule ...... 26 Fleet Management – Vehicle Assets and Costs ...... 27 Human Resources – Total Personnel, Rank Structure, Distribution of Personnel by Division ...... 28 Human Resources – Sworn Personnel by Years of Service, Sworn Personnel by Gender ...... 29 Human Resources – Personnel Demographics, Employee Breakdown by Race ...... 30 Citizens Services Section...... 31 Firearms / Alarms Unit ...... 31 Auto Desk Unit ...... 32 Photography Unit ...... 32 Identification and Records Section ...... 33 Latent Fingerprint Unit / Mugshot Summary ...... 33 Crime Stoppers Section ...... 34 Planning and Research Branch ...... 35 Accreditation Team ...... 35 Planning and Research Section ...... 36 Cadet and Explorers Program ...... 36 Property Section ...... 37 Recruiting Section ...... 38
TRAINING BUREAU Training Academy ...... 39 Field Training Section ...... 40 Instructor Development ...... 40 Career and Leadership Development ...... 40 Leadership Academy ...... 41 Master Designation Program ...... 41 College Partnerships ...... 41 Firearms Training Section ...... 42
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OPERATIONS DIVISION Letter from the Deputy Chief ...... 43 District Boundaries Map ...... 44
PATROL DISTRICTS North District ...... 45 East District ...... 46 Southeast District ...... 47 Southwest District ...... 48 Northwest District ...... 49 Downtown District ...... 50
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HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ...... 51
Special Weapons and Tactics – SWAT Team ...... 51 Event Response Group – ERG ...... 51 Domestic Preparedness / Logistics Support Unit ...... 51 Canine Section ...... 52 Bomb Squad – Explosive Ordinance Disposal ...... 52 Mounted/Horse Patrol ...... 53 Aviation Section – Helicopters ...... 53 Emergency Management Unit ...... 54
TRAFFIC BRANCH ...... 54
Park Rangers ...... 55 Parking and Intersection Control ...... 55 Motorcycle Section...... 55 Motorcycle Drill Team ...... 55 Crash Investigations Unit ...... 56 Hit and Run Unit ...... 56 DUI Enforcement Unit ...... 56 Volunteer Services Section ...... 56 Reserve Unit ...... 56 Civilian Volunteer Police Unit ...... 56 Intelligence Operations Branch ...... 57 Crime Analysis Section ...... 57 Real-Time Incident Analysis Section ...... 57 Chaplain’s Office ...... 58
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INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Letter from the Deputy Chief ...... 59 Homicide and Aggravated Assault Branch ...... 60 Homicide Section ...... 60 Aggravated Assault Section ...... 60 Firearms Investigations Unit ...... 60 Cold Case Section ...... 60 Robbery Branch ...... 61 Investigative Support ...... 61 Juvenile Unit ...... 61 Missing Persons ...... 62 Pawn Unit ...... 62 Nuisance Abatement ...... 63 Forensic Facial Imaging Unit ...... 63 Domestic and Sexual Violence Branch ...... 64 Domestic Violence Section ...... 64 Sex Offense Section ...... 64
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Child Abuse Section...... 64 Victim Assistance Section ...... 64 Good Touch–Bad Touch Program ...... 64 Organized Crime Branch ...... 65 Organized Crime Unit ...... 65 Financial Crimes Unit ...... 65 Grand Jury Section ...... 65 Computer And Digital Forensic Unit / Cyber Crimes...... 66 Arson Section ...... 66 Covert Investigations Branch ...... 67 Criminal Interdiction Section ...... 67 Metropolitan Drug Task Force ...... 68 Forfeiture Investigations Section ...... 68 DEA Liaison Unit ...... 69 DEA Central Indiana Drug Task Force ...... 69 FBI / Safe Streets Task Force ...... 70 Prescription Fraud Unit ...... 70 Criminal Gang Section ...... 71 IMPD / ATF Achilles Task Force ...... 71 United States Marshals Task Force ...... 72 Vice/Human Trafficking ...... 72
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UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING
Ten-Year Crime Trend ...... 73 UCR Part 1 Crimes ...... 73 Criminal Homicide ...... 74 Forcible Rape ...... 75 Robbery ...... 76 Aggravated Assault ...... 77 Burglary ...... 78 Larceny-Theft...... 79 Motor Vehicle Theft ...... 80 Arson ...... 81 Reported Part 1 Crime Comparison by District ...... 82 District Crime Comparison by the Hour ...... 83
Five Year Arrest Summary ...... 84 Officers Assaulted – Detailed Breakdown ...... 85 Officers Assaulted – 5 Year Summary ...... 86
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CREDITS ...... 87
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CHIEF OF POLICE
Greetings,
It is my privilege to present the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department 2017 ANNUAL REPORT. This record of the year’s accomplishments reflects the department's continuing efforts to be transparent and accountable to the city of Indianapolis and its residents we so proudly serve. Bryan K. Roach Chief of Police In 2017, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) provided a comprehensive continuum of public services aimed at reducing violent crime, increasing public safety, and enhancing quality of life. Through strengthened community partnerships, neighborhood engagement efforts, and collaboration with state and federal law enforcement, we have worked tirelessly to reduce violent crime. With Mayor Joe Hogsett's commitment to making public safety a top priority, IMPD has achieved steady growth in sworn personnel strength.
The police department continues to collaborate with community partners to address hunger, poverty, addiction, youth engagement, and the successful reintegration of offenders into the community, thereby improving quality of life for residents of this great city. Partnerships like these, which address the systemic causes of violent crime, will continue to be a focus in the foreseeable future.
Working with our federal partners, IMPD dedicated its law enforcement resources specifically to combatting violent crime. These resources include increased information-sharing within the law enforcement community and reestablishment of the Indianapolis Violence Reduction Partnership. As a result, several prolific drug traffic syndicates that used violence to further their criminal enterprises were dismantled in 2017.
Our officers helped neighborhood and community groups address crime through the launch of our Community Resource District Councils. This initiative involves members of the community working with law enforcement to develop priorities for their specific communities. In 2017, these efforts resulted in several promising concepts, ranging from juvenile engagement and crime reduction efforts to increasing discussions of quality-of-life issues.
In collaboration with our healthcare partners, IMPD implemented a new pilot program in 2017 aimed at addressing mental illness and addiction afflicting our community. The new Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) pairs an IMPD officer with a paramedic and a licensed clinician to provide a 24/7 response to legal, behavioral, substance use, and medical crises for residents living on East District.
Finally, I would like to thank the sworn and civilian members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for their dedication to making Indianapolis a safer city. Because of their work to maintain peace and improve livability, Indianapolis remains one of the best cities in which to raise a family.
Significant investment is happening in Indianapolis, and the men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are proud to play a small part in our community's success!
Sincerely,
Bryan K. Roach Chief of Police INTRODUCTION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Joe Hogsett, Mayor Bryan K. Roach, Chief of Police
MISSION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live. We are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values.
We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
VALUES THAT GUIDE OUR ACTIONS
The protection and preservation of life is our fundamental objective. We will only use deadly force when absolutely necessary to protect the life of a citizen or officer when no other options are available.
We are committed to developing a partnership with the community, employing creativity, patience, persistence, and an appreciation of diversity both in the police department and in the community.
We shall perform our duties with an unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism.
We will be accountable to those we serve for our decisions and actions.
We will accomplish our mission with empathy, compassion, and sensitivity at all times, with the highest regard for individual and constitutional rights.
We recognize that each member of this department is valuable, and we accept our obligation to each other and to the community to provide the maximum opportunity for each person to achieve his or her professional potential.
POLICE MERIT BOARD
The Police Merit Board establishes rules and regulations governing the discipline of members of the department; develops a classification of ranks, grades, and positions for IMPD members; and oversees the merit system. Ronald Covington, Sr. K.P. Singh Nikki Moore Joseph Slash Michael Morken David Wantz Darryl Pierce
––– Terms are four (4) years and expire December 31, 2018 –––
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Department Organizational Chart
ORGANIZATION COMMAND STRUCTURE
DECEMBER 31, 2017
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Looking Forward To 2018 .…
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| Honor Awards Program
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Nominations for officers, civilian employees, and citizens of the community are submitted throughout the year by IMPD employees, citing specific actions that are deserving of special recognition. An Honor Awards Committee consisting of officers from each division votes to determine award winners.
MEDAL OF VALOR Medal of Valor Pin The Medal of Valor is awarded to an officer for an act that exemplifies exceptional heroism or courage when confronted by a potentially dangerous adversary. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional courage by performing a voluntary course of action in an extremely dangerous situation, while at risk of serious bodily injury.
Patrol Officer Michael Antonelli Patrol Officer Clinton Ellison Sergeant Aaron Barnum Sergeant Daniel Kistner Patrol Officer Brett Bousema Probationary Officer Eric Rosenbaum Sergeant Philip Bulfer Patrol Officer Klinton Streeter
MEDAL OF BRAVERY Medal of Bravery Pin The Medal of Bravery is awarded to an officer for an act that places the officer in personal danger during the saving of a human life. The action performed clearly demonstrated the officer’s extreme courage, ability, and willingness to act while consciously facing a risk of personal danger.
Patrol Officer Ryan C. Archer Sergeant Christopher Kibbey Detective James Briggs Patrol Officer William Miller Patrol Officer Richard Christian Jr. Patrol Officer Gregory Popcheff Patrol Officer Timothy Clark Patrol Officer Brian Ramey Patrol Officer Chad Dailey Patrol Officer Noe Reyes Lieutenant Charles Deblaso Patrol Officer Joshua Stayton Probationary Officer Luke Donaldson Lieutenant Lawrence Wheeler Patrol Officer Donald Jones Detective Jason Zotz
MEDAL OF MERIT Medal of Merit Pin The Medal of Merit is awarded to an officer for an outstanding accomplishment that has improved the operation of the department. The action performed has clearly demonstrated that the officer has gone above and beyond the requirements of the normal assignment to contribute to a more effective police service; or outstanding police work, which has brought great credit to the department involving a case of unusual public interest.
Patrol Officer Jennifer Asher Patrol Officer David McDaniel Retired Sergeant Jo Moore Patrol Officer Jerry Piland Patrol Officer Christopher T. Smith Patrol Officer Michael Woida
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
A Certificate of Appreciation is awarded to citizens or members of other law enforcement agencies who render valuable and/or courageous assistance to members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The action performed should be one that clearly exemplifies the citizen’s unselfish act as one that we normally do not expect from our citizenry.
Mr. Douglas Greenwood Mr. Jerry Silcox Indiana State Trooper Mr. Dane Summan Mr. Dane Nutty Daniel Hearon
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UNIT CITATION AWARDS
The Unit Citation is awarded to all personnel assigned to the unit at the time of the award nomination. Recognition is based on overall performance and services rendered to the department and/or community. Personnel should clearly demonstrate their commitment to accomplishing the unit’s goals by exhibiting dedication above and beyond the requirements of their normal assignment.
SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM – NEGOTIATOR UNIT
Officer John Perkins Officer Jeffrey Barras Officer William Amberger Officer Michael Antonelli Officer Christopher Baker Officer Jerome Barker Officer Aaron Barnum Officer Brett Bousema Officer Gregory Davis Officer Matthew Earley Officer Clint Ellison Officer Brad Harvey Officer Shawn Holmes Officer David Hutson Officer Peter Koe Officer Kenneth Kunz Officer Lee Rabensteine Officer Justin Reese Officer Javed Richards Officer Arthur Sibley Officer Jeremy Steward Officer Klinton Streeter Officer William Wogan Officer Desmond Woods Officer Sam Lasley Officer Christopher Phemster Detective Chester Price Officer Robert Henderson Det. Jacqueline Phillips-Stackman Detective Justin Hickman Detective Lloyd Walker Officer Jeffrey Stagg Officer Joshua Taylor Officer Eli Raisovich Sergeant Philip Bulfer Sergeant Mark Rand Sergeant Steven Walters Sergeant Joseph Wells Sergeant Eric Huxley Sergeant Michael Wolley Sergeant Daniel Rosenberg Sergeant Michael Leepper Lieutenant Robert Stradling Lieutenant Charles Deblaso Lieutenant Joshua Gisi Lieutenant Steve Ferklic Lieutenant Scott Teagardin Captain Ronald Hicks Commander Tom Sellas Commander Joshua Barker
LONG-TERM UNIT
Detective Ryan Vanoeveren Detective Patrick Bragg Detective Mark Kunst Detective Stephen Krieger Detective Andrew Deddish Detective Ryan Clark Sergeant Clifton Jones Detective Christopher Duckworth
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Officer Andrew Sheler Officer Jason Hayes Officer Robbin Myers Sergeant David Gard Civilian Ann Westropp
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT NARCOTICS
Officer John Wallace Officer Garland Cooper Officer Beniam Kumbi Officer Jennifer Asher Officer Jacob Tranchant
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (Formerly Media Relations)
Officer James Gillespie Officer Aaron Hamer Officer Genae Cook Officer Rafael Diaz Sergeant Christopher Wilburn Sergeant Kendale Adams Major Richard Riddle Deputy Chief Christopher Bailey Civilian Donna Forbes Former Civilian Chris Bavender
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NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Special Weapons and Tactics Team and Negotiator Unit Citation Award Recipients
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Ruthann Popcheff Memorial Award
APRIL 7, 2017
The Ruthann Popcheff Memorial Award, established in memory of the first Victim Assistance Unit civilian supervisor, is presented yearly to an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer who displays dignity, compassion, and respect for victims of crime. Nominations come from staff members within the unit who spend time with officers and witness their interaction with victims. The 34th Annual Ruthann Popcheff Memorial Award was presented during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
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| Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Recognition Awards
APRIL 20, 2017
The 49th Annual Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Community Recognition Luncheon provides a wide variety of awards to members of the public safety community, honoring their outstanding service in 2016. A committee of business representatives and community members reviews nominations and selects deserving recipients based on service to their individual agency and community. Following are the IMPD award winners:
Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Christopher T. Smith Supervisor of the Year ...... Sergeant Michael Leepper Administrative Officer of the Year...... Patrol Officer Charles Lewis Investigative Officer of the Year ...... Detective Ryan Clark Crime Stopper of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Bradley Thomas Community Policing Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Jon Wall North District Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Justin Gough East District Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Jerry Pullings Southeast District Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Timothy Clark Southwest District Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Dustin Carmack Northwest District Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Matthew Minnis Downtown District Officer of the Year...... Patrol Officer Brian Silcox Traffic Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Bill Fouty Special Services Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Joshua Taylor Reserve Officer of the Year ...... Reserve Sergeant Alan Driver Rookie Officer of the Year ...... Patrol Officer Daniel Henson …..………
Standing left to right: Chief Bryan Roach, Officer Bill Fouty, Reserve Officer Alan Driver, Officer Dustin Carmack, Officer Brian Silcox, Officer Matthew Minnis, Officer Daniel Henson, Officer Jerry Pullings, Officer Bradley Thomas. Sitting left to right: Officer Timothy Clark, Sergeant Michael Leepper, Officer Justin Gough, Officer Charles Lewis, Officer Joshua Taylor, and Officer John Wall. Not pictured is Officer Christopher Smith.
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| Employee Recognition Banquet
OCTOBER 28, 2017
The Tenth Annual Employee Recognition Banquet, more commonly known as the ERB, recognizes the passion, dedication and service displayed each day by men and women who serve IMPD. Sworn and civilian employees may submit nominations on behalf of any other sworn or civilian employee who has demonstrated outstanding performance and attitude throughout the year. All nominations must reflect the employee’s overall performance and not be focused on a single, isolated incident. The 2017 Employee Recognition Banquet was held at the Omni Severin Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis.
Operations Division Civilian of the Year ...... Ena Woods Investigations Division Civilian of the Year ...... Diane Gray Administration Division Civilian of the Year...... Talia Brown Office of the Chief Civilian of the Year ...... Carolyn Yates Homeland Security Division Civilian of the Year ...... Stephanie Nordmeyer Operations Division Investigations Officer of the Year ...... Officer Cheryl Cameron Downtown District Officer of the Year ...... Officer John Walters East District Officer of the Year ...... Officer Daniel Hiser North District Officer of the Year ...... Officer Michael Darst Northwest District Officer of the Year ...... Officer Daniel Kistner Southeast District Officer of the Year ...... Sergeant Paul (Greg) Arkins / Officer Joshua Reese Southwest District Officer of the Year ...... Officer Dustin Carmack Office of the Chief Officer of the Year ...... Officer Larry Stargel Administration Division Officer of the Year ...... Officer Samuel Lasley Criminal Investigations Division Officer of the Year ...... Officer Ryan Vanoeveren Homeland Security Division Officer of the Year...... Officer Molly Groce Reserve Officer of the Year ...... Officer Roger Gammon David S. Moore Rookie Officer of the Year ...... Officer Daniel Henson Park Ranger of the Year ...... Ranger Stacy Jones Crime Stopper of the Year ...... Officer David Gard
Chief Bryan Roach welcomes guests
Old National Bank Civilian employee Carolyn Yates, who recently celebrated her 43rd year with the Department, and is the recipient of the 2017 ERB Office of the Chief Civilian of the Year Award.
Indy Public Safety Foundation Left to right: Assistant Chief Randal Taylor, Chief Bryan Roach, Carolyn Yates, and
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| National Night Out Against Crime
AUGUST 1, 2017
National Night Out Against Crime is an annual event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). The event is designed to strengthen our communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and their local law enforcement partners. National Night Out is celebrated annually on the first Tuesday of every August.
The introduction of “America’s Night Out Against Crime” in 1984 began as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. The goal is to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. That first year, 2.5 million Americans took part in this celebration
National Night Out Against Crime involves millions of neighbors participating across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. The traditional “Lights On” campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America. This included various events and activities, such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from city officials and public safety personnel, rallies, marches, exhibits, youth events, and safety demonstrations. These efforts were designed to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.
2017 IMPD COMMUNITY CRIME FIGHTERS OF THE YEAR
Downtown District Crime Fighter of the Year...... Paula Brooks North District Crime Fighter of the Year ...... John M. Boggs Northwest District Crime Fighter of the Year ...... Jim Martin and Laura Martin Southwest District Crime Fighter of the Year ...... Bob Longdon Southeast District Crime Fighter of the Year ...... Debbie Conway East District Crime Fighter of the Year ...... Marna Draper
Annual Retirement Luncheon
MARCH 2, 2017
The Annual Retirement Luncheon is a celebration and acknowledgment of IMPD employees who retired from service in 2016. This includes sworn members with 20 or more years of dedicated service and civilian employees with 10 or more years of dedicated service to the department.
SWORN OFFICERS
Deputy Chief Michael Bates Officer Stephen Burke Officer Richard Burkhardt Lieutenant Louis Christ Officer Donna Ciesielski Officer Jeffrey Collier Officer Terence Cress Assistant Chief Lloyd Crowe Officer Kenneth Dancler Officer Harold Davis Sergeant James Forrest Officer Jay Grow Officer Gregory Hagan Commander David Hofmann Sergeant Joseph Humkey Officer Cynthia Jenkins Major Thomas Kern Sergeant Timothy Knight Deputy Chief William Lorah Sergeant Barbara Maxey Officer Natalie McClintic Officer Jeffrey McPherson Officer William Miller Officer Nick Mitchell Officer Randy Nave Sergeant Ricky Newell Officer David Peace Officer Deanna Pulley Officer Gretchen Smith Officer Timothy Snyder Officer Steven Staal Lieutenant James Tharp Officer Alfred Watson Officer Ernest Witten Lieutenant Mark Wood Officer Douglas Wright
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Terry Branca Debra Groce Major John Mattingly Anna McWilliams Della Pliler Geraldine Snitko
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| 2017 Promotions
Officers wishing to further their career may participate in the department’s promotion process. A written test covering department policies and procedures, management-oriented textbooks, prosecutor bulletins, and other materials is the first step. The candidate then undergoes an oral interview staffed with trained assessors. Final scores are tabulated, then certified by the Civilian Police Merit Board.
MERIT RANK PROMOTIONS JANUARY 6, 2017 MERIT RANK PROMOTIONS OCTOBER 6, 2017 Brice Adams ...... Sergeant John Arvin ...... Lieutenant Larry Adkins ...... Sergeant Austin Black ...... Sergeant Ryan Asher ...... Sergeant Ronald Brezik ...... Lieutenant Joshua Barker ...... Lieutenant Kerry Buckner ...... Lieutenant Aaron Barnum ...... Sergeant Michael Croddy ...... Lieutenant James Barrow ...... Sergeant Keith Cutcliff ...... Sergeant Robert Brown ...... Sergeant Gregory Gehring ...... Lieutenant Philip Bulfer ...... Sergeant Christopher Lawrence ...... Sergeant Christine Carver ...... Sergeant Michelle Lewis ...... Sergeant Robert Cook ...... Sergeant Tabatha McLemore ...... Sergeant Charles Deblaso ...... Lieutenant Melissa Moody ...... Sergeant Christopher Faulds ...... Sergeant Stephen Moore ...... Sergeant Robert Ferguson ...... Sergeant Tracy Nash ...... Sergeant Seth Ferrell ...... Sergeant Lori Oatts ...... Lieutenant Brian Finley ...... Sergeant Jeffrey Parmelee ...... Sergeant Shane Foley ...... Sergeant Gregory Scott ...... Lieutenant Leo George ...... Lieutenant Larry Stargel ...... Sergeant Joshua Gisi ...... Lieutenant Thomas Stout ...... Sergeant Robert Hatch ...... Sergeant Justin Turner ...... Sergeant Eric Huxley ...... Sergeant Allen Tuttle ...... Lieutenant Michael Kavanaugh ...... Sergeant Thomas Westrick ...... Lieutenant Vincent Leeds ...... Sergeant Merit Ranks are standard, non-appointed ranks that change ...... through promotion or demotion. Merit ranks include Patrol Robert Love Sergeant Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. Grace Sibley ...... Sergeant Appointed Ranks are non-permanent ranks conferred upon a Bruce Smith ...... Lieutenant member by the Chief of Police (who is appointed by the Mayor). Steven Spears ...... Sergeant Only lieutenants and captains are eligible for the following appointed ranks: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Lindsey Terry ...... Sergeant Commander, and Major. After serving in an appointed rank, a Aaron Tevebaugh ...... Sergeant supervisor returns to his or her permanent merit rank.
APPOINTED RANK PROMOTIONS
Bryan K. Roach ...... Chief of Police ...... Office of the Chief ...... January 11, 2017 Joshua Barker ...... Commander ...... North District ...... January 25, 2017 Phillip Burton ...... Commander ...... Downtown District ...... January 25, 2017 Chad Knecht ...... Deputy Chief ...... Operations Division...... January 25, 2017 Lorenzo Lewis ...... Major ...... Community Engagement ...... January 25, 2017 Tom Sellas ...... Commander ...... Homeland Security ...... January 25, 2017 James Waters ...... Deputy Chief ...... Investigations Division ...... January 25, 2017 Christopher Bailey ...... Deputy Chief ...... Investigations Division ...... August 14, 2017 Brian Mahone ...... Major ...... Homeland Security ...... August 14, 2017 Craig McCartt ...... Major ...... Investigations Division ...... August 14, 2017 James Cleek ...... Commander ...... Training Division ...... December 20, 2017 Kevin Wethington ...... Commander ...... Technology/Information Bureau ...... December 20, 2017
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| In Honor of Those Who Have Fallen in the Line of Duty
The following law enforcement officers lost their lives serving the Indianapolis Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. These officers are deserving of our recognition and appreciation for their devotion to duty and service to our citizens.
NAME DATE OF DEATH NAME DATE OF DEATH Officer Hugh Burns...... August 28, 1882 Officer John L. Sullivan ...... July 23, 1952 Officer Charles Ware...... April 28, 1897 Aux. Officer Arthur L. Reifeis ...... March 9, 1953 Officer William Edward Dolby ...... July 14, 1906 Sergeant Ray Whobrey ...... April 24, 1953 Officer Charles J. Russell ...... September 30, 1906 Officer Edward Berry ...... February 4, 1954 Officer Edward J. Petticord ...... October 2, 1906 Inspector Albert A. Kelly ...... December 6, 1956 Officer Joseph Krupp ...... April 19, 1910 Deputy Edward B. Byrne ...... April 16, 1961 Officer Arthur F. Barrows ...... June 4, 1911 Officer Donald H. Kilbourne ..... November 12, 1964 Officer John McKinney ...... March 28, 1912 Officer Thomas R. Graham ...... October 12, 1965 Officer Elmer C. Anderson ...... January 15, 1915 Lieutenant James V. Wingate ...... June 13, 1970 Lieutenant James D. Hagerty ...... June 23, 1916 Officer John T. Pettitt ...... November 6, 1970 Officer John P. DeRossette ...... January 30, 1917 Deputy Floyd T. Settles ...... February 24, 1972 Officer Marion E. Ellis...... January 23, 1918 Lieutenant Robert C. Atwell ...... November 2, 1972 Sergeant Wade Hull ...... September 10, 1919 Officer Robert E. Schachte ...... October 22, 1974 Sergeant Maurice Murphy ...... March 4, 1920 Officer Ronald H. Manley ...... December 12, 1975 Officer William Whitfield ...... November 27, 1922 Officer Warren E. Greene ...... December 20, 1975 Officer Jesse Louden ...... June 17, 1923 Officer James Compton, Jr...... March 16, 1976 Officer John F. Buchanan ...... July 9, 1926 Sergeant Ernest M. Lacy ...... May 22, 1977 Officer Charles E. Carter, Jr ...... May 9, 1927 Officer Nathan Lincks ...... October 25, 1977 Officer William Mueller ...... March 2, 1928 Officer Gerald F. Griffin ...... November 6, 1979 Officer Norman L. Schoen ...... March 6, 1928 Sergeant Jack R. Ohrberg ...... December 11, 1980 Officer Paul P. Miller ...... July 18, 1928 Deputy Terry L. Baker ...... January 2, 1981 Officer Roscoe C. Shipp ...... July 24, 1929 Deputy Gerald Morris ...... January 2, 1981 Sergeant Carl W. Heckman ...... January 3, 1931 Officer Paul A. Kortepeter ...... January 19, 1983 Sergeant Lester Jones ...... February 7, 1933 Sergeant Dave L. Sandler ...... June 4, 1986 Sergeant Orville E. Quinnette ..... December 18, 1935 Officer Matt J. Faber ...... August 23, 1988 Sergeant Richard Rivers ...... April 27, 1936 Lieutenant Thurman E. Sharp .. December 25, 1988 Officer Alvie C. Emmelman ...... May 29, 1938 Major Paul J. Ernst ...... March 21, 1992 Officer Harry A. Bolin ...... August 16, 1940 Officer Teresa J. Hawkins ...... August 17, 1993 Officer James Reilly ...... January 29, 1942 Deputy Jason M. Baker ...... September 17, 2001 Officer Byron Todd ...... October 9, 1942 Officer Timothy “Jake” Laird ...... August 18, 2004 Officer J. W. Vaughan ...... June 6, 1944 The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was created Officer Karl Kornblum ...... August 18,1944 through a merger of the Indianapolis Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division. Officer Marshall R. Foster ...... July 4, 1947 The following officers served IMPD at the time of their death: Officer Robert J. Baker ...... October 2, 1948 Officer David S. Moore ...... January 26, 2011 Officer Clarence Snorden ...... June 26, 1951 Officer Rod Bradway ...... September 20, 2013 Sergeant James T. Gaughan ...... September 8, 1951 Officer Perry Renn ...... July 5, 2014
A thorough research project revealed that certain information in past annual reports needed to be revised. This page reflects the most accurate information available, which can be viewed at http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPS/IMPD/About/Memoriam/Pages/home.aspx.
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| In Memory Of….
DEPUTY CHIEF JAMES EARL WATERS ———————————————————————————— Appointed October 8, 1990 ~ Deceased July 27, 2017
Deputy Chief James E. Waters, 37, a highly respected member of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 23, 2017.
Chief Waters came from a family of Indianapolis police officers, which included his father and two brothers, one of whom is a current IMPD officer. Jim was loved and admired by his fellow officers and the community alike.
OFFICER / RETIREE APPOINTED RETIRED DECEASED AGE
Joseph R. Collins ...... 11-12-1953 ...... 08-25-1989 ...... 02-04-2017 ...... 88 Rickey J. Newell ...... 03-30-1996 ...... 04-08-2016 ...... 02-14-2017 ...... 65 Thomas McHugh ...... 12-16-1963 ...... 05-13-1986 ...... 04-01-2017 ...... 77 Henry J. “Hank” Wolff ...... 11-12-1953 ...... 02-15-1974 ...... 04-03-2017 ...... 90 Wallace N. Fox ...... 05-23-1953 ...... 07-07-1976 ...... 04-09-2017 ...... 88 Jerry Parham ...... 02-12-1973 ...... 05-18-1993 ...... 04-12-2017 ...... 66 Larry R. Darland ...... 02-12-1973 ...... 12-20-2007 ...... 04-25-2017 ...... 66 Colonel W. Barton ...... 07-07-1975 ...... 12-21-2007 ...... 05-14-2017 ...... 70 Harold L. Soult ...... 03-22-1954 ...... 03-31-1974 ...... 05-16-2017 ...... 92 Betty J. Barnes...... 10-21-1968 ...... 05-10-1998 ...... 05-24-2017 ...... 65 Eddie K. Duckworth ...... 05-22-1957 ...... 07-13-1978 ...... 06-15-2017 ...... 88 Suzanne M. Binder ...... 01-06-2003 ...... 01-13-2017 ...... 06-19-2017 ...... 37 Reed L. Moistner ...... 02-15-1965 ...... 04-19-1986 ...... 06-20-2017 ...... 80 Sharon K. Caldwell ...... 02-10-1969 ...... 08-10-1992 ...... 06-23-2017 ...... 71 Wycliff R. Gibson ...... 06-10-1955 ...... 07-30-1982 ...... 06-23-2017 ...... 86 Carl A. Boger, Sr...... 01-05-1953 ...... 10-15-1969 ...... 07-03-2017 ...... 90 Carl D. Dunlap ...... 10-07-1963 ...... 05-04-1965 ...... 07-20-2017 ...... 90 James E. Waters ...... 10-08-1990 ...... ACTIVE ...... 07-27-2017 ...... 49 Thomas L. Johnson ...... 09-20-1965 ...... 01-17-1986 ...... 08-03-2017 ...... 76 Howard J. Allen ...... 02-24-1963 ...... 09-05-1989 ...... 08-10-2017 ...... 78 Joseph W. Grissom ...... 06-22-1969 ...... 05-12-1984 ...... 08-15-2017 ...... 76 Dwayne “Dewey” Runnels ...... 03-27-1999 ...... 06-21-2017 ...... 10-29-2017 ...... 56 Jack R. Tindall, Sr...... 02-10-1969 ...... 09-02-1997 ...... 11-05-2017 ...... 69 Thomas L. Carr ...... 08-12-1954 ...... 09-25-1979 ...... 11-15-2017 ...... 90 Brian Atwell ...... 01-05-2002 ...... 12-07-2016 ...... 11-21-2017 ...... 43 James R. Meyer ...... 01-29-1968 ...... 02-26-1988 ...... 12-05-2017 ...... 75
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AWARDS, MILESTONES, MEMORIALS 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
| 2017 Officer Retirements
NAME RETIREMENT RANK APPOINTED RETIRED . Michael Horn ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-27-1993 ...... 01-02-2017 George Long ...... Sergeant ...... 07-29-1983 ...... 01-06-2017 Michael Perkins ...... Lieutenant ...... 04-06-1987 ...... 01-08-2017 Micah Moon ...... Patrol Officer ...... 04-29-1991 ...... 01-08-2017 Timothy Leffler ...... Lieutenant...... 01-07-1974 ...... 01-09-2017 Stephen Staletovich ...... Sergeant ...... 12-21-1984 ...... 01-09-2017 Michael McClain ...... Patrol Officer ...... 02-13-1995 ...... 01-13-2017 Brandon Hazelton ...... Patrol Officer ...... 07-06-2009 ...... 01-13-2017 Thomas Sarfaty ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-21-1984 ...... 01-14-2017 David Nicholson ...... Patrol Officer ...... 01-13-1986 ...... 01-16-2017 Stephan Crooke ...... Sergeant ...... 12-21-1984 ...... 01-16-2017 Maralee King ...... Patrol Officer ...... 01-16-1995 ...... 01-20-2017 Timothy Butler ...... Patrol Officer ...... 01-13-1986 ...... 01-21-2017 Stephen Guthier ...... Patrol Officer ...... 01-22-1982 ...... 01-22-2017 Craig Converse ...... Captain ...... 01-09-1981 ...... 01-26-2017 Terri Mason ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-08-1986 ...... 01-27-2017 Jerry Salluom ...... Patrol Officer ...... 03-02-1991 ...... 01-27-2017 William Owensby ...... Sergeant ...... 01-22-1982 ...... 01-28-2017 Brian Nanavaty ...... Captain ...... 01-30-1984 ...... 01-29-2017 Andrew Starks ...... Patrol Officer ...... 07-22-1992 ...... 01-29-2017 Glen Ruegsegger ...... Lieutenant...... 07-24-1986 ...... 01-29-2017 Walter Pinkston ...... Sergeant ...... 09-15-1980 ...... 01-31-2017 Lawrence Wilson ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-08-1986 ...... 02-02-2017 Marcus Chapman ...... Patrol Officer ...... 10-14-1996 ...... 02-15-2017 Edward Zehner ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-27-1993 ...... 02-23-2017 Charles Smith ...... Patrol Officer ...... 03-02-1991 ...... 03-02-2017 Bruce Carter ...... Patrol Officer ...... 07-23-1984 ...... 03-18-2017 Robert Boydston ...... Lieutenant...... 04-04-1988 ...... 04-30-2017 Charlotte Frazier ...... Sergeant ...... 12-21-1984 ...... 05-01-2017 Anna Humkey ...... Patrol Officer ...... 10-14-1996 ...... 05-18-2017 Marc Sullivan ...... Patrol Officer ...... 05-20-1995 ...... 06-01-2017 David Burks ...... Sergeant ...... 01-22-1982 ...... 06-30-2017 Santos Cortez ...... Patrol Officer ...... 03-08-2010 ...... 06-30-2017 Julie Busic ...... Patrol Officer ...... 06-02-1987 ...... 07-01-2017 Edwin Andresen ...... Sergeant ...... 06-02-1987 ...... 07-10-2017 Stephen Davis ...... Sergeant ...... 06-02-1987 ...... 07-16-2017 Donald Bender ...... Lieutenant...... 02-06-1976 ...... 07-18-2017 Daniel Bain ...... Patrol Officer ...... 02-26-2001 ...... 07-28-2017 Dawn Higgins ...... Sergeant ...... 07-29-1983 ...... 07-28-2017 William Fishburn ...... Captain ...... 07-29-1983 ...... 07-28-2017 Danny Anderson ...... Patrol Officer ...... 12-27-1993 ...... 07-31-2017 Theresa Redmon ...... Patrol Officer ...... 07-24-1986 ...... 08-02-2017 Jo Moore ...... Sergeant ...... 08-06-1985 ...... 08-28-2017 Sally Kirkpatrick ...... Patrol Officer ...... 08-06-1985 ...... 08-28-2017 Justin Johnson ...... Patrol Officer ...... 02-22-2010 ...... 09-01-2017 Mark Wells ...... Patrol Officer ...... 10-08-1990 ...... 09-09-2017 Terry Eden ...... Lieutenant...... 01-22-1982 ...... 10-07-2017 Jerry Durham ...... Sergeant ...... 10-03-1998 ...... 10-19-2017 Christopher Carmack ...... Patrol Officer ...... 04-24-2006 ...... 10-30-2017 Kevin Lauerman ...... Patrol Officer ...... 01-16-1995 ...... 11-01-2017 Robert Carmichael ...... Patrol Officer ...... 02-22-2010 ...... 11-07-2017 Scott Wildauer ...... Sergeant ...... 08-27-1994 ...... 11-15-2017 William Flude ...... Patrol Officer ...... 09-22-2001 ...... 12-12-2017 Adrian Aurs ...... Patrol Officer ...... 02-01-1999 ...... 12-14-2017
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Citizens Police Complaint Office
The Citizens Police Complaint Office (CPCO) was established in 1989 by City County General Ordinance 251-131 through 251-138. The enabling ordinance was revised March 29, 2017, by General Ordinances 202-801 through 202-808, which can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y9agql89. The agency provides independent civilian oversight of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, helping to protect civil rights of citizens and hold police accountable for misconduct and procedural violations.
The nine voting members who make up the Citizens Police Complaint Board (CPCB) are Marion County citizens from all walks of life and a variety of demographics. Three non-voting IMPD officers are appointed as a resource for board members. The Mayor appoints three voting members and one non- voting member. The City County Council appoints six voting members and one non-voting member. No more than four of the six appointments may be of the same political party. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #86 appoints one non-voting member. A meeting quorum requires a minimum of five members.
BOARD MEMBER DEMOGRAPHICS Black Male: 3 Black Female: 3 White Male: 2 Hispanic Female: 1
City ordinance requires CPCB members to complete 20 hours of training in police policy and procedures, along with 16 hours of ride-along experience with an IMPD officer every year.
The CPCO accepts complaints on alleged misconduct or procedural violations by sworn IMPD officers. Formal complaints must be filed within 60 days of the date of occurrence. All complaints, formal and informal, are forwarded to IMPD Professional Standards for full investigation, with input from the CPCO director. Complaints may be assigned for investigation to Internal Affairs (IA), Special Investigations, or the appropriate district commander, depending on the nature of the allegation(s) in the complaint.
The CPCB reviews all formal complaints after they have been thoroughly investigated. A complaint filed 61 days or more after the date of an incident will be processed as an informal complaint. The CPCO director reviews all informal complaints after they have been investigated.
The CPCO director monitors the progress of case investigations in IA Pro software for timeliness of case handling by the IMPD Professional Standards Section. The director meets regularly with the section commander to submit reminders, discuss reasons for delay in case completion, review policy updates, engage in policy discussions and review current intake. The CPCB president and CPCO director meet monthly with the Chief of Police after the CPCB meeting to present any revised findings requests and discuss patterns of practice, community engagement, and policy issues.
Any disciplinary action taken against a police officer named in a complaint case filed with the CPCO is communicated to the CPCB for disclosure to the public.
CPCO FORMAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGATIONS
Total Formal Complaints 59 76 Open Cases 10 0 Unfounded 0 5 2017 2016 Exonerated 31 27 Not-Sustained 9 31 Sustained 9 13 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
For more information on Citizen Police Complaint Office statistics, visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPS/CPCO/Pages/home.aspx
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Professional Standards Branch
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates criminal complaints that come in from a variety of sources that include department members of all ranks, Internal Affairs, Citizens Police Complaint Office, Office of Corporation Counsel, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, city officials, and citizens.
The unit is responsible for investigating the following incidents, unless the case has specifically been assigned to another investigative unit:
Alleged criminal conduct, on or off duty, by current members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and any subordinate agency under the jurisdiction of the Chief of Police;
Corruption investigations involving employees, local elected officials or contractors of the Consolidated City of Indianapolis. Corruption is defined as the commission or omission of any act that constitutes a criminal act for the purpose of personal gain and involving the performance of official duties or the use of the resources of the Consolidated City of Indianapolis; and
Alleged criminal conduct, on or off duty, by active law enforcement officers of other agencies occurring within the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
The unit also conducts any investigation directed by the Chief of Police, assists and reports on criminal investigations conducted by other jurisdictions, and collaborates with the FBI Indianapolis Public Corruption Task Force and other federal agencies.
In 2017, the Special Investigations Unit opened 109 investigations into criminal allegations against City- County employees. The investigations resulted in a finding of “Unfounded” in 69 of these cases (63%). Crimes were found to have occurred in 28 investigations (26%), and charges were filed in 12 cases (11%). The remaining investigations are classified as “Inactive” or remain open. The most often alleged criminal conduct involved domestic-related incidents, theft, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A major accomplishment in 2017 was the complete revision of the general order entitled “Members’ Duties when Arrested, Investigated or Sued.” This resulted from a collaboration between the Special Investigations Unit, FOP Lodge #86, and the Accreditation Unit. Standard operating procedures for this section were also updated to reflect current policies and procedures. These policies clarify investigative processes, while protecting the constitutional rights of employees.
Because it is imperative that investigators are not assigned to investigations involving family or close personal friends, a new “Conflict List” was instituted. This list is updated annually and remains confidential. Investigators with potential conflicts are actively excluded from information pertaining to these investigations. Without this safeguard, the perception of impartiality could be compromised.
Confidentiality is maintained at a very high level until an investigation has been completed and a charging decision made. At that time, the employee and the employee’s chain-of-command is notified. Investigations that do not result in criminal charges are often referred to the employee’s supervisors for support, intervention and guidance to prevent recurrence. Completed investigations are routinely reviewed for referral to the Internal Affairs Section.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is committed to upholding the highest standards in public service by maintaining a dedicated and conscientious workforce. All employees are held to a strict code of conduct that includes compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Professional Standards Branch
INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION
The Internal Affairs Section is responsible for investigating alleged misconduct by sworn and civilian members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Complaints to the Internal Affairs Section can originate internally from members of the department or be referred by the Citizens Police Complaint Office.
The Internal Affairs Section is also responsible for conducting an administrative review of all officer- involved shootings, all vehicle pursuits involving a fatality, and all in-custody deaths. The Chief of Police may assign other investigations of an administrative nature, as well.
Consisting of seven sergeants and one lieutenant, the Internal Affairs Section conducted the following activity in 2017:
Citizen Complaints ...... 18 Officer Involved Shootings ...... 8 Internal Investigations ...... 22 Total Administrative Investigations ...... 48
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Public Affairs Office
The Public Affairs Office is responsible for providing various news media organizations, as well as the public, with accurate and up-to-date information about investigations, on-scene incidents, and special events. The office is committed to maintaining strong police-media partnerships by making officers available 24-hours a day.
Thousands of requests from the media were handled by this office in 2017. The office provided on-camera interviews, media advisories, and disseminated a variety of public documents, such as police reports, booking photos, and 911 call recordings. In addition to dealing with local media, the office coordinates interviews with national news affiliates. The office also participates in award presentations, as well as graduation, longevity, and retirement ceremonies.
The Public Affairs Office is also responsible for a multitude of social media platforms to create a broad footprint across the city and, ultimately, the globe. In 2017, the IMPD Facebook page (IMPD News) grew from 57k to 66k likes, while the IMPD Twitter page (@IMPDnews) grew from 30k to 41k followers. Both platforms have been successful with posts that received national media attention, reaching to Europe and beyond. The office also has a YouTube (IMPDtv) account that is used for live broadcasts, feature videos, and investigative video releases.
In 2017, the Public Affairs Office participated in several events, including the IMPD Honor Awards, Ceremony, quarterly longevity ceremonies, annual retirement luncheon, recruit class swear-in ceremonies, and recruit class graduations. In addition to these events, the office assisted with the annual Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Awards, as well as the monthly Indiana Heroes Awards sponsored by the Indiana Pacers.
This office also had the honor of assisting with the Celebration of Life ceremonies for Southport Police Lieutenant Aaron Allan and IMPD Deputy Chief James “Jim” Waters. Public Affairs officers assisted in coordinating media throughout all facets of planning, up to and including interment. The office also live- streamed the funerals across the IMPD Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Community Engagement Office
The Community Engagement Office aims to build trust between law enforcement and members of the Indianapolis community. Officers and employees work collaboratively with community groups, houses of worship, and social service agencies to address socioeconomic issues and improve quality of life.
YOUTH SERVICES / MENTORING PROGRAMS
Mentoring programs are designed to teach and encourage youth to make healthy choices and deter them from engaging in criminal activity. These mentoring programs provide a variety of athletic activities to train and teach youngsters ages 7 to 15 the qualities of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Activity Youth Served Activity Youth Served
Baseball, Basketball, Football Leagues .... 181 Gun Safety Presentations ...... 557 G.R.E.A.T. Program ...... 630 Gun Safety Poster Contest ...... 140 OK (Our Kids) Program...... 75 Healthy Reasons To Say No to Drugs .... 1,000 Playworks ...... 1,248 Right Fit with Indianapolis Indians ...... 500 Holiday Youth / Families Served ...... 365 Community Presentations ...... 549 EKG / Project Life ...... 234 Juvenile Justice Jeopardy ...... 249 Sports / Fall Break Camps ...... 60 HIIT Fitness ...... 224
“Healthy Reasons to Say No to Drugs” Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
Poster Contest Participants Middle School Summer Camp – June 2017
IMMIGRANT OUTREACH
The Immigrant Outreach program is a law enforcement effort to proactively reach out to the various immigrant communities to bridge the communication gap, create trust, and enhance community involvement. The IMPD & Me program is an interactive experience involving community members and IMPD personnel. Participants are invited to observe and learn about various law enforcement roles, police technology, tactical operations, investigative units, and the community prosecutor program.
Latino Community Meetings/Events ...... 127 Adult Contacts ...... 15,109 African Community Meetings/Events ...... 18 Youth Contacts ...... 5,550 Burmese Community Meetings/Events ...... 43 Student School Contacts ...... 3,246 Other Community Meetings/Events ...... 82 School Visits ...... 42 Neighborhood Walks ...... 27 Business Contacts ...... 204
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Community Engagement Office
INPACT / RE-ENTRY PROGRAM
The Indianapolis Parole and Accountability Team (InPAcT) Re-Entry Program consists of law enforcement officers and parole agents from the Department of Corrections. Officers and agents work with high-risk parolees to ensure they have access to the services and resources that will help them successfully reintegrate into the Indianapolis community.
Home/Office Visits ...... 4,777 Number of Compliant Parolees ...... 287 Total Drug Tests ...... 2,739 Job Referrals ...... 1,603 Positive Drug Tests ...... 536 Referrals for Services ...... 852 Parole Violations ...... 436 Number of Prison/Jail Visits ...... 51 Parole Warrants/Arrests ...... 312 Number of Bus Passes Issued ...... 1,424
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT
The Behavioral Health Unit consists of teams of law enforcement officers and Eskenazi Hospital crisis specialists trained to respond to calls involving individuals with mental health and/or behavioral issues. Teams specialize in de-escalation techniques, as well as providing mental health referrals and resources.
Home Visits Started ...... 1,636 Referrals within IMPD ...... 383 Home Visits Completed ...... 1,274 Referrals outside IMPD ...... 118 Active Incident Runs ...... 214 Community/Professional Contacts ...... 184
Chief’s Honor Guard
In the late 1960’s, the Indianapolis Police Department Chief’s Honor Guard was formed under then Chief of Police Winston Churchill. The duties of the Honor Guard at that time consisted of ceremonial colors for various law enforcement and other ceremonies when requested by the Chief of Police.
The primary duty of the Chief’s Honor Guard is to ensure that a brother or sister officer is honored appropriately when killed in the line of duty. The unit also continues to perform ceremonial colors for a variety of events. When the Indianapolis Police Department was merged with the law enforcement division of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the team was renamed the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief’s Honor Guard. The IMPD Honor Guard has been involved with presenting colors at Indianapolis professional sporting events, including the Fever, Pacers, Indians, Ice, and Colts games, along with numerous conventions and ceremonies. Currently the Honor Guard has 21 members, all volunteers who are assigned full-time duties in the Operations, Investigations and Administration Divisions. On average, the Honor Guard team completes 70 details a year.
“Guardians of solemnity, ceremony and respect; the IMPD Chief’s Honor Guard”
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Holiday Clothe–A–Child Program
In November 2017, the IMPD Clothe-A-Child Committee kicked off its fundraising efforts with the Holiday Poinsettia Sale to benefit the 32nd Annual IMPD Clothe-A-Child Community Outreach Project.
Approximately six children from each district were selected by the uniform patrol officers working their neighborhoods. On the morning of the event, each child was paired with one officer and one civilian employee for a fun and festive day. Children were first treated to breakfast, then rode in a parade of police cars, lights flashing and sirens blaring, to the JCPenney in Greenwood for a morning of shopping. Children received new coats, gloves, school outfits, shoes, boots, and other important clothing.
With shopping bags filled to the brim with new clothes, children returned to the police cars with their escorts and traveled to Huber Chevrolet on Indy’s south side, a long-time sponsor of this special event. Children and their chaperones were treated to a hot lunch, holiday treats, music and singing, balloon animals and face painting. This was all in preparation for that most anticipated visitor – Santa Claus! Each child received a specially chosen gift from their wish list, carefully wrapped ahead of time by Santa’s helpers (IMPD employees). At the end of this very special day, each child was delivered safely home by their chaperone in the same police car, with lots of goodies and full of happy memories!
Chief Bryan Roach thanks Joe Folk, General Manager at Huber Chevrolet, for sponsoring this special event!
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF
Greetings,
The Administration Division is responsible for providing the technological, financial, administrative, training and support services for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Most of IMPD’s dedicated civilian employees are assigned within this division. All employees, both sworn and Valerie Cunningham civilian, begin and end their careers by passing through the Administration Deputy Chief Division. Administration Division The Human Resources and Recruiting Sections are constantly identifying, recruiting, testing and screening applicants to fill and maintain our authorized staffing of over 2,000 sworn and civilian employees. Once hired, the Training Academy takes over and trains sworn recruit officers, reserve recruit officers, park rangers and participants in the Citizen’s Academy. The Training Academy also conducts annual in-service training for incumbent officers and staff.
The Finance Section oversees day to day purchases, payroll, grants and contractual interests, all while maintaining and planning current and future budgets. The Identification Section maintains criminal records for Marion County and is recognized for having one of the highest quality databases of electronic fingerprints and palm prints in the country. The Property Section receives and secures evidence for criminal prosecution, as well as recovered or found personal property of our citizens. The employees who work within the Property Section are a critical link in the chain of custody for evidentiary items. Citizen Services Section employees distribute police and crash reports, fingerprint citizens seeking employment, and process paperwork for gun and alarm permits.
Our technology and information specialists are tasked with continually monitoring and upgrading technological assets to ensure the police department operates efficiently and effectively. The department continues to dedicate staffing and resources to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, Inc., a proven crime fighting tool that depends on successful partnerships with the media and community.
The Administration Division continues to seek innovative and creative solutions to our community concerns in an effort to help Indianapolis continue to be a world class city. A few of our newer recruiting and response programs – the Cadet program and the Mobile Crisis Assistance Teams – are housed within the Administration Division during their introductory phases.
I am extremely proud of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the exceptional dedication I see each day from the women and men assigned to the various units within the Administration Division.
Sincerely,
Valerie Cunningham Deputy Chief Administration Division ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Finance Section
ANNUAL BUDGET
Total Annual Department Budget for 2017 ...... $233,296,065
EXPENSES
Personnel Costs1 ...... $190,849,072 1 Salaries, benefits, and overtime. 2 Includes supply expenses for sworn recruits, Supplies2 ...... $2,809,100 meter enforcement personnel, civilian accident 3 investigators, and prisoner intake personnel. Contractual Services ...... $21,994,148 3 Includes expenses for rent and utilities for Equipment4 ...... $6,271,281 headquarters and roll call sites. 4 5 Includes capital expenditures for vehicles and Internal Charges ...... $11,372,463 buildings. 5 Figures reflect actual expenditures and do not include encumbrances Includes fleet charges.
SWORN SALARY SCHEDULE
Appointed Ranks ...... Permanent Merit Ranks
Chief of Police ...... $120,702 Captain ...... $91,585 Assistant Chief ...... $118,088 Lieutenant ...... $82,628 Deputy Chief ...... $113,853 Sergeant ...... $74,756 Commander ...... $103,853 Patrol Officer Third Year ...... $67,415 Major ...... $102,418 Patrol Officer Second Year ...... $47,651
Appointed ranks are designated by the Chief of Police ...... Probationary Officer ...... $39,446
ADDITIONAL PAY PER OFFICER
Field Training Officer (FTO) ...... $1,300 Plus an additional $2.50 per hour while ...... assigned a trainee. Hazardous Duty and Technical Pay ...... $529 Clothing Allowance ...... $1,000
College Incentive Pay ...... $250 For Each 30 Credit Hours Completed; or ...... $1,000 For Bachelor’s Degree; or ...... $1,250 For Masters Or Doctoral Degree.
Shift Differential ...... $0.85 Per Hour
Pension Deduction ...... 3% Paid By City ...... 3% Paid by Employee via Payroll Deduction Deferred Compensation ...... City Match $0.25 per $1.00 Up to $37.50 per Pay
Officer Longevity - Years 4 through 20 ...... $337 Per Year of Longevity - Years 21 and thereafter ...... Additional $100 Per Year of Longevity
POLICE PENSION SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 1986, members who retire with 20 or more years of service will receive 1% of the Police Pension Base for each 6 months of service.
The Police Pension Base for 2017 was $73,145.00.
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Fleet Management Section
The Fleet Management Section was responsible for receiving, licensing, building, and issuing vehicles that have been purchased and delivered in 2017. Vehicles purchased for patrol functions require much more work than purpose-bought, unmarked vehicles. The emergency equipment for a marked patrol vehicle generally consists of an interior console with laptop mount and siren box, light bar, front and rear pop-in lights, grill lights, and a siren speaker.
In 2017, the department purchased 60 Ford Fusion SEs and 50 Ford Interceptor sedans. The department also took possession of two 2017 Chevrolet Tahoes and four 2017 Ford Interceptor SUVs purchased in 2016. Fifty 2018 Ford Interceptor sedans were purchased at the end of 2017 for patrol functions.
At the end of 2017, there were three civilian positions in the Fleet Management section: the Fleet Manager; Fleet Coordinator; and a Fleet Technician. The staff was supplemented by merit officers detailed or assigned to the section. A merit sergeant is being added in January of 2018.
FLEET ASSET SUMMARY 2018 Ford Marked Vehicles ...... 1,281 2017 Ford Interceptors, 50 Interceptors, Unmarked Vehicles ...... 685 50 Trucks ...... 24 Armored Vehicles ...... 4 Vans ...... 17 Motorcycles ...... 56 Ford & Military Surplus Vehicles ...... 44 Chevy ATVs ...... 11 2017 Ford SUVs , Fusions, 60 6 Boats ...... 2
TOTAL VEHICLES* ...... 2,124 VEHICLES PURCHASED IN 2017 *Does not include 31 trailers
FLEET MANAGEMENT COSTS
Ford Police Interceptors ...... $23,285 Per Vehicle Average Fuel Cost Per Gallon ...... $1.92 Emergency Equipment ...... $2,774 Per Vehicle - Speedway Fuel Per Gallon ...... $1.92 Patrol Vehicles Purchased ...... 50 - City Fuel Per Gallon ...... $1.92 *With Emergency Equipment To Be Installed ...... Total Fuel Cost ...... $9,802,604 Unmarked Vehicles Purchased ...... 110 Utility Vehicles Purchased ...... 6 Total Maintenance ...... $4,428,560
Ford Interceptor Sedan Chevy Tahoe SUV Ford Interceptor SUV for K9
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Human Resources Branch
Note: All Human Resources Data as of December 31, 2017
TOTAL PERSONNEL STRENGTH
Sworn Officers ...... 1,676 Civilian 11% Civilian Employees...... 208
Total Personnel Strength ...... 1,884 Sworn 89%
RANK STRUCTURE
Appointed* ...... 19 Appointed 1% Captain Captain ...... 26 2% Lieutenant ...... 67 Lieutenant Sergeant ...... 222 4% Patrol Officer† ...... 1,174 † Sergeant Probationary Officer ...... 29 13% Recruit Trainee† ...... 139 Officer† 80% TOTALS ...... 1,676
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Supervisor / Officer Ratio ...... 1 / 4.02
*Appointed includes Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Commander, and Major. PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN BY RANK
† Officer includes Patrol, Probationary and Recruit Officers combined.
DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
TRIBUTION OF DIVISIONOffice PERSONNEL of Operations Homeland Investigations Administration Temporary/ Rank RANK the Chief Division Security Division Division Other Total Chief * ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 1 Assistant Chief * ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 1 Deputy Chief * ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 3 Commander * ...... 0 ...... 6 ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 9 Major * ...... 2 ...... 0 ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 5 Captain ...... 2 ...... 10 ...... 4 ...... 6 ...... 3 ...... 0 ...... 26 Lieutenant ...... 3 ...... 28 ...... 11 ...... 18 ...... 7 ...... 0 ...... 67 Sergeant ...... 14 ...... 110 ...... 22 ...... 48 ...... 20 ...... 9 ...... 222 Patrol Officer ...... 22 ...... 742 ...... 94 ...... 197 ...... 58 ...... 63 ...... 1,174 Probationary Officer ...... 0 ...... 28 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 29 Recruit Trainee ...... 0 ...... 33 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 139 Total Civilian ...... 8 ...... 37 ...... 17 ...... 38 ...... 108 ...... 0 ...... 208 Total Sworn ...... 45 ...... 958 ...... 133 ...... 271 ...... 197 ...... 72 ...... 1,676 ______
ACTUAL TOTAL ...... 53 ...... 995 ...... 150 ...... 309 ...... 305 ...... 72 ...... 1,884
*Appointed Ranks
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Human Resources Branch
YEARS OF SERVICE BY RANK
SWORN PERSONNEL COUNT BY YEARS OF SERVICE 400 350
300
250
200 150 100 50 0
YEARS OF SERVICE < 1 1 - 4 5 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30+ Total
Chief 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Assistant Chief 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Deputy Chief 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3
Commander 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 1 9
Major 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 5
Captain 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 14 26
Lieutenant 0 0 0 0 11 15 9 32 67
Sergeant 0 0 4 25 69 46 29 49 222
Patrol Officer 0 193 151 259 292 115 86 78 1174 Probationary Officer 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Recruit Trainee 102 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 139
Totals 102 259 155 284 376 186 139 175 1676
SWORN PERSONNEL BY GENDER
Rank ...... Female ...... Male ...... Total Appointed ...... 3 ...... 16 ...... 19 Captain ...... 1 ...... 25 ...... 26 Female Lieutenant ...... 8 ...... 59 ...... 67 Male 13% 87% Sergeant ...... 24 ...... 198 ...... 222
Officers (All Types) ...... 181 ...... 1,161 ...... 1,342 Totals ...... 217 ...... 1,459 ...... 1,676
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PERSONNEL DEMOGRAPHICS
Rank Rank Total White Black Hispanic Asian Other Chief 1 1 0 0 0 0 Assistant Chief 1 0 1 0 0 0 Deputy Chief 3 3 0 0 0 0 Commander 8 6 2 0 0 0 Major 6 4 2 0 0 0 Captain 26 25 1 0 0 0 Lieutenant 67 60 7 0 0 0 Sergeant 222 198 20 2 0 2 Patrol Officer 1,174 946 178 34 2 14 Probationary Officer 29 18 7 3 0 1 Recruit Trainee 139 92 29 13 1 4
Total Sworn 1,676 1,353 247 52 3 21 Total Civilian 210 51 152 4 0 3
TOTAL 1,886 1,505 298 56 3 24
EMPLOYEE BREAKDOWN BY RACE
SWORN OFFICERS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Hispanic Black 2% 15% Hispanic Black Asian 3% 72% 0%
Asian Other 0% 2%
Other 1% White White 24% 81%
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Citizens Services Section
The Citizens Services Section provides a variety of services to citizens of Indianapolis/Marion County. By visiting this office, located in the east wing of the City-County Building, citizens can request a copy of a police incident report or vehicle accident report, submit an application for a gun permit, or obtain a release on a firearm that was stolen, recovered, confiscated, or held as evidence in an investigation. Additionally, citizens can obtain notary services, or have their personal identity confirmed by having fingerprints taken and verified by section personnel.
CITIZENS SERVICES COUNTER ACTIVITY Quantity
Incident Reports – Printed for Purchase at Service Counter ...... 15,330 Incident Reports – Printed for Purchase and Shipped by Mail ...... 2,279 Accident Reports – Printed for Purchase at Service Counter ...... 2,586 Accident Reports – Purchased Online @ BuyCrash.com ...... 56,681 Gun Permit Applications Accepted; Fingerprint Sets Taken ...... 10,435 Sales Made for Property Section – via PropertyRoom.com ...... 12 Fingerprints Taken and Processed – Income Based ...... 1,623
FIREARMS / ALARMS UNIT
The Firearms/Alarms Unit is an administrative support unit that provides quality customer service to citizens, department personnel, and other agencies, while representing IMPD in a professional manner.
FIREARMS UNIT
The Firearms Unit identifies, records, and tracks all confiscated, stolen, and recovered firearms. Every effort is taken to locate the proper owner so firearm(s) can be released or disposed of, once all legal requirements have been met. Firearms Unit personnel accept applications and take fingerprints for all gun permits in Indianapolis/Marion County, then process those permits as prescribed by law.
Firearms Confiscated/Recorded ...... 3,867 Gun Permits Processed ...... 10,435 Firearms Released ...... 508 Gun Permit Denials ...... 705 Firearms Disposed ...... 1,047 Stolen Firearms Processed ...... 1,158 Illegal Firearms Processed ...... 80 Recovered Firearms Processed ...... 358
ALARMS UNIT
The Alarm Unit tracks all citations involving home and business false alarms, as well as alarm company violations. Unit personnel answer questions about alarm systems, false alarm citations homeowners or business owners receive, how to make payments, contest citations, and anything else that might be related to alarms systems and tracking of false alarm citations. One of the responsibilities of Alarm Unit personnel is to prepare and mail letters to alarm permit holders pertaining to false alarm citations and other alarm permit-related matters. 23% ...... Letters Mailed 30% First Quarter ...... 6,394 Second Quarter ...... 7,227 24% Third Quarter ...... 6,953 23% Fourth Quarter ...... 9,309
Total Unit Activity ...... 29,883 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
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AUTO DESK UNIT
The Auto Desk provides information and services to the public, IMPD officers, and other law enforcement agencies pertaining to motor vehicles. This includes managing records in IDACS, NCIC, and NLETS. Processors work 8-hour shifts to keep the office open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Personnel are trained and knowledgeable in the entry of warrants, firearms, missing persons, and Law Enforcement Officer Flying while Armed (LEOFA) designations.
In June 2013, the department partnered with AutoReturn to manage all contract motor vehicle towing services for IMPD. Prior to this, the city utilized as many as three different wrecker services at any given time. This required vehicle owners to visit the City-County Building to obtain release paperwork, then go to the designated storage lot to pick up their vehicle. This resulted in confusion and unnecessary delays for vehicle owners and lien holders. Now all release procedures and monetary transactions are handled in a “one-stop-shop” at Auto Return, located at 2451 South Belmont Street. Vehicle owners or lien holders can visit their website at: www.autoreturn.com/indianapolis-in/find-vehicle/
In February 2017, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Beech Grove Police Department reached an agreement under Indiana Code designating the IMPD Auto Desk as the official “Terminal Agency” for the city of Beech Grove, Indiana. This makes IMPD responsible for storage, exchange, and use of any information accessible via IDACS, CJIS, or NLETS.
Vehicles Towed (Arrest/Law Violation) ...... 16,731 Private Vehicles Towed ...... 12,801 Due to Arrest or Law Violation...... Due to Vehicle Crash Abandoned Vehicles Towed ...... 2,301 Fleet Vehicles Towed ...... 4,000
Photography Unit
The Photography Unit uses Digital TraQ, a digital asset management software system acquired in 2015. This system allows police personnel to access and upload crime scene photography while in the field, within just minutes of the photographs being taken. All users of the system have immediate access to these photographs. In the past, Photography Unit personnel needed 24 to 72 hours to process and deliver prints. Access to this service is available to all Indianapolis-Marion County public safety and law enforcement agencies.
The Photography Unit is staffed by two civilian employees. By maximizing shift coverage, the office has been able to maintain a seven day per week operation.
Photography Unit Activity
Digital TraQ Transactions ...... 55,748 Group Security Updates ...... 231 Activity Log Monitor Queries ...... 336 User Management Updates ...... 434 Portrait Photographs Taken ...... 90 Digital Design Work – Hours ...... 82 Group Photographs Taken...... 10 Instruction / Training – Hours ...... 42 Event Photographs Taken ...... 77 Photographs Printed – Various Sizes ...... 357
Department-Wide Activity
Photographs/Videos Uploaded ...... 520,414 Digital TraQ Queries ...... 45,436 Photographs/Videos Downloaded ...... 402,012 Digital TraQ Pages Visited ...... 193,163 Virtual Viewing Rooms Accessed ...... 211,249
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Identification/Criminal Records Section
The Criminal Records Unit and Court Enhancement/Civilian Print Units merged into one unit, which is now titled the Identification/Criminal Records Section. The Civilian Prints Unit was part of the Identification Section in the past.
The Identification Section made the following personnel changes in 2017: promoted a current employee to middle shift supervisor; hired three new Identification processors; and created a tact shift position to better address the influx of court order processing, parole and probation registrations. Additionally, all section personnel successfully completed the Indiana State Police training required to permit processors to collect DNA samples for subjects arrested and processed on felony charges.
Latent Fingerprint Section technicians are cross-trained to assist the Criminal Records Section as needed. Three new employees were hired, bringing the unit closer to being fully staffed. This will mark the third year the section has been working on obtaining a new criminal history reporting system after the loss of the JUSTIS criminal history system. In the interim, staff has learned to utilize the court, jail management, and prosecutor systems to fulfill internal information requests.
IDENTIFICATION UNIT
Parolees Processed ...... 1,170 Arrest Slips Processed ...... 54,660 Probationers Processed ...... 439 Non-Processed Thumb IDs ...... 1,274 Court Order/Summons Processed ...... 1,979 Tenprint Inquiries ...... 48,982
LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER UNIT
Latent Print Cases Examined ...... 2,727 Digital Images Received ...... 4,720 AFIS Searches Conducted ...... 2,499 Latent Print Comparisons ...... 119,142 Latent Case Identifications ...... 922 Tenprint Identifications ...... 376
Hours of Case Preparation ...... 142 AFIS Screen
Hours in Court Providing Testimony ...... 83 The iTouch machine Pawn Cards Received ...... 235 is the current livescan unit the department Pawn Cards Identified ...... 222 utilizes to capture Digital Images Processed ...... 4,640 finger and palm prints of subjects processed Civilian Print Applications Processed ...... 493 in Marion County. Identifiable Cases Received ...... 1,353
LATENT PRINT RUN STATISTICS
Print Runs with Cards ...... 2,227 Percent Identifiable ...... 50.65% Identifiable Print Runs ...... 1,128
MUGSHOT DATABASE SUMMARY
Booking Photographs Added ...... 50,197 Images Printed ...... 123,541 Person/Booking Updates ...... 61,124 Photo Lineups Created ...... 5,653
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Crime Stoppers Section
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana was established in 1985 and serves the greater Indianapolis Metropolitan area, which includes Marion County and fifteen surrounding counties. The non-profit organization currently serves over two million people. Over 67,000 anonymous tips have helped local, state, and federal law enforcement solve hundreds of felony crimes, arrest over 5,800 felons and recover over $13 million in stolen property, drugs, guns, and cash.
Recognizing a long tradition of involvement with Crime Stoppers USA, IMPD Crime Stoppers Sergeant Steven DuBois was awarded the
National 2017 Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year Award.
Sgt. Steven DuBois The success of the program is made possible through a three-way partnership between the community, news media, and law enforcement. The community provides the funding for the rewards and the information law enforcement needs to solve serious crimes. The news media publicizes the unsolved felony cases the department needs help solving, along with profiles of felony fugitives.
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana guarantees callers that they will not be asked to identify themselves and offers small cash rewards for information that leads to a felony arrest. To date over $900,000 in rewards have been paid, mostly raised by a volunteer board of directors through the generous donations of individuals and businesses throughout the central Indiana community.
Law enforcement uses the anonymous tips as lead information in their investigations and lets Crime Stoppers know when that information successfully led to a felony arrest. Through a secret payment process, a cash reward is paid to callers without law enforcement or Crime Stoppers ever meeting the individual, thus assuring the anonymity of the caller.
The Drug, Gang, and District Tip Hotlines were combined in 2013 to allow all tips to feed into the main Crime Stoppers system. These crime tips are quickly forwarded to the appropriate detectives for follow- up investigation. This started an upward trend in tips submitted to the program, which has continued throughout 2017.
Crime Stoppers continued working with its media partners through print, television, and social media. The total number of completed media profiles increased to over 800 in 2017. Using the same profiles created for the media, Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana has been able to reach thousands of additional citizens each month and, for the first time in the program history, the ratio of electronic tips (web, mobile) to voice tips (staff, call center) is 50/50.
Late in 2017, the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors started plans to move the program office to a new location at 8900 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN. The move will allow program staff access to an unfiltered, high-speed internet signal. The Walgreens drug store chain donated the office space, which will be renovated and ready for staff to occupy in early 2018.
Following is a summary of activity related to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana Office in 2017:
Total Number of Tips Received ...... 7,639 Awards Approved* ...... $54,065 Total Firearms Seized ...... 273 Total Awards Paid* ...... $12,175 Total Felony Arrests Made ...... 334 Media Profiles ...... Over 800
Value of Drugs, Cash, Guns, Vehicles, and Stolen Property Seized from Tips ...... Over $6 million
*Because of the strict anonymity required by Crime Stoppers, tipsters must be relied on to periodically check in with the office regarding the case status. If they do not maintain contact, Crime Stoppers has no way of contacting the person. Even though an award may be approved, it cannot be paid if the tipster does call in to claim it.
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Planning and Research Branch
ACCREDITATION TEAM
Following an extensive feasibility study in 2014, the City-County Council passed an ordinance directing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to undergo the CALEA national accreditation process to become fully certified by no later than the end of 2018.
To ensure success, the Accreditation Team was created within Planning and Research. Personnel were given the mission of ensuring that IMPD had policies (general orders, SOPs, etc.) that address CALEA standards, provides adequate and relevant training that conforms to its policies and best national practices, and mandates that department practices are in line with established policies and training.
In December 2014, the department officially enrolled in the process to become accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Accreditation Team spent the past three years reviewing and revising law enforcement policies, procedures, and processes to meet or exceed the 178 CALEA standards. Each of these standards requires a written directive, proof of compliance, or both. This is required for each of the three years of the accreditation cycle.
In addition, the agency conducted a detailed self-assessment of its readiness, then underwent an on-site review by a team of outside CALEA assessors, comprised of experienced law enforcement professionals. The local community was also invited to participate and comment on the process.
As a result of hard work and dedication, IMPD successfully completed the entire accreditation process and passed the final on-site assessor review in the fall of 2017. The department will receive its formal accreditation certification from CALEA following a panel interview by CALEA commissioners at the national conference in Frisco, TX on March 24, 2018. (Photo below procured prior to Annual Report publication.)
The department must undergo a new inspection every four years, meeting the same requirements as the original process. The Accreditation Team will continue to be responsible for maintaining all files and documentation needed to prove compliance with CALEA standards.
Accreditation Certification Awarded to IMPD for 2017 On-Site Assessment
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PLANNING AND RESEARCH SECTION
The Planning and Research Section provides administrative support to the Chief of Police, Executive Staff, and various offices throughout the department. The primary responsibility of this office is to manage the IMPD written directives system, which includes general orders, rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures. Working with subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the department, policy specialists research and develop policies to ensure the best standards in law enforcement are met.
This office is also responsible for issuing bulletins and other communications throughout the department to keep employees up to date on policy changes, organizational structure, special events, promotions, and a variety of other topics important to both sworn officers and civilian employees.
Another function of the Planning and Research Section is to maintain working relationships with other law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. We provide these departments with copies of our policies upon request, share statistical information when needed, and answer surveys these outside agencies submit pertaining to specific law enforcement issues.
In return, our Planning and Research Office has the capability of sending out a group email to law enforcement agencies around the country, which assists with our own research, policy development, and planning concerns. This exchange of information helps all agencies within the network stay up to date on ever-changing trends and best practices in the field of law enforcement today.
The Planning and Research Section recently started using the Police One Academy® online program, which allows for electronic distribution of newly-issued policies and procedures. Planning and Research can design a training module to accompany these policies, which helps test officers on their knowledge and understanding of the material.
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IMPD CADETS and EXPLORERS PROGRAM
Through the generous support of the Indianapolis Foundation, along with the partnership of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Indy Public Safety Foundation, the IMPD Cadets Program was re- launched in May 2017. The Cadets Program model was utilized by the Indianapolis Police Department over twenty years ago to develop qualified youth who were interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
The IMPD Cadets are assigned to civilian roles within the department, preparing them for future careers as police officers. Post-secondary education is a key component of the program, so Cadets are required to be enrolled in post-secondary education with a focus on a 2-year or 4-year degree. To date, 7 of the 9 Cadets (78%) are enrolled in either Ivy Tech Community College or IUPUI.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indy Public Safety Foundation partner to operate the IMPD Explorer Program, which provides weekly engagement, training and skill-building for youth 12 to 18 years of age. Explorers learn about law enforcement and public safety, while developing skills such as communication, confidence, responsibility and respect. The program offers support and guidance through several levels of mentoring.
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Property Section
The Property Section, more commonly known as the Property Room, received over 61,400 items in 2017. A vast majority of items kept in the Property Room consists of evidence of all types. This can include, but is not limited to: evidence recovered at crime scenes; firearms of all types (i.e., recovered stolen guns, weapons used in a crime, etc.); bullets and bullet casings; narcotics and related drug paraphernalia; blood samples for pending DUI cases; as well as jewelry, money, and any other evidence needed to support efforts to prosecute criminal suspects.
Other items checked into the Property Section include personal property, such as recovered stolen items awaiting owner notification and pickup.
The total number of items received and recorded in the Property Room averaged approximately 169 items per day. When an officer submits evidence recovered during an investigation, each individual item must be inventoried, counted, marked, and boxed by Property Section personnel. The packaged item(s) are then moved to a temporary location for holding prior to being transferred to a permanent location for long-term storage. Following is a summary of Property Section activity in 2017:
Total Accountable Items in Storage ... 565,957 Narcotics Logged In ...... 28,045 Total Cases Logged In ...... 61,462 Bicycles Logged In...... 57 Firearms Logged In ...... 12,100 Items Destroyed ...... 3,108
Given space limitations within the Property Room in headquarters, a satellite storage location, known as the Annex, accommodates overflow of non-perishable property and evidence. The Annex maintains the same level of security as the primary Property Room. This includes secured storage areas, cameras, and alarm systems. Property Section personnel make daily trips to the Annex to retrieve items needed for court hearings or trials on the next business day.
Property Section staff members were responsible for incinerating 224 fifty-five gallon barrels full of narcotics. This represents about 10,000 pounds of drugs that are no longer on the street.
According to the most recent CALEA Accreditation inspection of the Property Section, evaluation scores of the inventory control system reported an accuracy rate of above 99%.
The Property Room contains a segregated area where section personnel can perform preliminary drug testing on suspected narcotic evidence that officers bring in. This area contains a vacuum hood, spot testing materials, safety equipment, and Naloxone treatment kits. In 2017, the department acquired a new TruNarc testing device that makes spot testing of narcotics much safer for civilian employees.
Goals for 2018 include hiring additional personnel, as well as implementing an improved property and evidence management tracking system.
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Spot drug testing station and protective safety hood for evacuation of hazardous fumes.
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New TruNarc drug testing device now being used to test suspected narcotics
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Recruiting Section
RECRUITING UNIT
The Recruiting Unit enjoyed an exciting year in 2017 by continuing its efforts to recruit the best- qualified candidates to the department. Through countless hours of informal meetings and mentoring sessions, the unit was successful in making over 13,500 contacts. Unit members visited more than twenty colleges and universities, conducted various high school visits, and attended a number of community events throughout the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
The Recruiting Unit partnered with the 16th IMPD Recruit Class to work on a project with the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful organization during its Annual Community Day of Service. Together, the team worked on a community project on the Eastside of Indianapolis.
Recruiting Unit staff members also partnered with Indiana Black Expo by staffing information booths at the Opportunity Career Fair.
WOMEN BEHIND THE BADGE
Law enforcement agencies fulfill a fundamental role in our society. Therefore, it is critical they reflect the diversity found in the communities in which they serve. Recognizing this, the Recruiting Unit has begun reaching out specifically to women to encourage them to consider a career in law enforcement.
The purpose of the Women Behind the Badge campaign is to provide honest insight into what it takes to become a female police officer in the 21st Century. Workshops are held twice a year focusing on topics that include the hiring process, benefits and challenges of a law enforcement career, and a course in physical fitness.
PRE-ACADEMY READINESS / RUN CLUB
In conjunction with the IMPD Training Academy, the Recruiting Unit established the Pre-Academy Readiness Program (PAR). This program meets monthly and is designed to assist potential IMPD applicants with meeting the minimum requirements necessary to pass the physical agility test.
A Run Club was also implemented to help applicants prepare for the running portion of the physical agility test. As an extension of the PAR program, it is designed to provide applicants with weekly interaction and instruction.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is committed to developing partnerships within the community. One of the primary goals of the Student Internship Program is to work with colleges and universities to help shape and develop students interested in a career in law enforcement and/or public safety.
The Student Internship Program was established to engage qualified university and college students and hire them to participate in part-time civilian employment positions. The objective of this program is to provide a positive learning environment, while exposing interns to various aspects and responsibilities of law enforcement.
There are three Student Internship Program sessions each academic year. The first session is held in the fall, followed by a second session in the spring, then a final session in the summer.
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Training Bureau
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Training Bureau hosts one of the premier law enforcement academies in the nation. It is comprised of both sworn and civilian instructors, all of whom are certified by the state of Indiana.
IMPD TRAINING ACADEMY
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Training Academy is housed at the Indianapolis Marion County Public Safety Training Academy. The IMPD Academy is certified by the state of Indiana to provide recruits and veteran officers the most up to date, state of the art training available.
In 2017, a total of 103 new recruit officers were sworn in by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. These officers combined to make up the 15th and 16th IMPD Recruit Classes.
An additional 38 officers from the 14th Recruit Class (started in 2016), graduated in 2017 after Indianapolis Marion County Public Safety Training Academy completing academy classes and FTO training. 901 North Post Road, Indianapolis, Indiana
In 2017, veteran officers received a variety of in-service training classes to ensure they were continually being taught national best practices in policing.
The department implemented a Mental Health First Aid® curriculum for all officers within the agency. Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training course that teaches officers how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives officers the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem, or is in the process of experiencing a crisis.
The department transitioned to recording credit for almost all training an officer completes through the online Police One Academy program. Officers completed 49,016 individual courses, for a total of 86,741 total credit hours in 2017. The department continues to lead the nation in providing online education and training through the Police One Academy. In December, IMPD received an award for completing over 100,000 hours of training inside this virtual system, being the only agency to receive such an award. The agency will continue to provide training to officers via Police One Academy to satisfy a variety of state mandates with timely courses that address specific needs of the community and its officers.
The Training Bureau provided Fairness in Policing® (Implicit Bias) training to the department’s command staff, captains, and dozens of key members in the Indianapolis community. Thirty IMPD officers attended a Train-the-Trainer course in order to begin implementing this training department-wide. The 16th Recruit Class was the first to receive one full day of instruction in this topic. The vision of the Training Bureau is to provide this training to every officer throughout the entire agency.
The department sent 30 officers to training to become certified in Verbal De-escalation Training: Surviving Verbal Conflict®. The Training Bureau has been integrating many of the concepts into recruit training and Police One Academy lessons for all officers.
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FIELD TRAINING SECTION
During 2017, the Field Training Section trained a total of 108 recruit officers from 3 separate classes.
The Field Training Section also provided scenario-based training for the 14th and 15th recruit classes throughout the year. Scenario training consisted of field interview techniques, crimes against persons, disturbance calls, traffic stops, and field training exercises. These exercises consisted of a total of 64 hours of training.
The Field Training Section also assisted with recruit training in Communication, De-escalation and Compliance (CDC), as well as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) courses.
The Field Training Section also provided multiple refresher trainings. Officers returning to field duties after military deployments, illnesses and injuries, or other extended absences from the field are required to complete a brief field training rotation.
One new selection process was conducted in 2017 to select twenty new Field Training Officers (FTOs), all of whom were assigned to the Field Training Section. The total number of officers in this section is fluid; but at the end of 2017, the Field Training Section was approximately 150 officers strong.
The Franklin Township School System partnered with IMPD by providing the use of a repurposed school building for all scenario-based training. The Field Training Section set up multiple rooms that emulated real world settings, such as a tavern, coffee shop, and apartments. Goodwill Industries, as well as individual FTOs, donated various items of furniture to further enhance the realism of these rooms.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department held one Instructor Development Course in 2017. Eighteen officers within the department successfully completed the course, which was conducted in partnership with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Lawrence Police Department, and IUPUI Police Department.
CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) strives to develop department members throughout their career with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The CLD office is responsible for the operation of the department’s Leadership Academy, administration of the Master Patrol and Master Detective designation program, continuing education for Leadership Academy graduates, administration of all college partnerships, and planning and hosting the IMPD Leadership Academy Year-End Social Event.
Another mission of the Career and Leadership Development office is to deliver leadership training outside the department. In addition to instructing new IMPD recruits, CLD personnel were invited to speak at the J. Everett Light Career Center located adjacent to North Central High School. Staff members spoke to students enrolled in the law enforcement program at the career center, talking about leadership, responsibility, and other related topics.
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IMPD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The IMPD Leadership Academy is a four-week leadership training course designed for law enforcement and public safety organizations. This academy utilizes a unique curriculum, combined with research and writing, to produce what many students declare is the premiere leadership training in the Midwest.
The cornerstone of the Leadership Academy is the study of critical incidents in the history of the Indianapolis Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, including incidents that celebrate the warrior spirits of Indianapolis Police Officer Timothy ‘Jake’ Laird and Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Baker.
Leadership Academy students include officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis Fire Department, and law enforcement agencies from throughout the state of Indiana. The Leadership Academy conducted its first session in 2010 and has continued every year since. At the conclusion of the 2017 session, the Leadership Academy had graduated a total of 438 officers.
Uniform Award Pins
Graduate –– –– Instructor
MASTER DESIGNATION PROGRAM
The Master Designation Program is designed to cultivate excellence in patrol officers and detectives, capitalizing on knowledge gained through training and on-the-job experience. Master Patrol Officers and Master Detectives function as positive role models for less-experienced personnel through teaching, coaching and modeling of proper techniques.
The Master designation is achieved through a voluntary process that provides opportunities for personal growth, advancement and recognition. Officers will develop a sense of achievement and realize an increased level of self-esteem.
In 2017, Chief Bryan Roach approved the addition of seven new Master designees, as recommended by the Office of Career and Leadership Development. The designees included five Master Patrol Officers and two Master Detectives. This brings the department’s totals up to seven Master Patrol Officers and seventeen Master Detectives.
COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
All college and university partnerships are managed and maintained by the Office of Career and Leadership Development. This includes the Career Development Initiative Ivy Tech Program, as well as other partnership agreements, renewals and new programs.
The Ivy Tech partnership began with the CLD office in 2013. The goal was to make sure classes included a mix of IMPD officers and traditional Ivy Tech students. The officers serve as mentors for those regular students wanting to pursue a career in law enforcement. There are currently 21 IMPD officers enrolled in the program and working toward their associate degrees.
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Training Bureau
FIREARMS TRAINING SECTION
Recruit Officer Firearms Training Overview
An IMPD recruit officer receives approximately 128 hours of training on lethal and less-lethal use of force at the IMPD Firearms Training Section. This training begins with approximately 48 hours of handgun marksmanship. During this phase of instruction, recruits will fire close to 1,300 rounds. At the completion of this training, recruit officers will have demonstrated safe gun handling skills and proficiency in basic marksmanship skills.
During the next 80 hours of training, recruits are exposed to a multitude of skills required to be successful in making appropriate decisions under stress during lethal and less-lethal encounters. The recruits will have approximately 30 decision-making scenarios in the last two weeks. The scenarios incorporate communication, Tasers, batons, chemical spray, defensive tactics, handcuffing, and firearms. Some scenarios are deemed successful by use of appropriate communication skills. Others require a properly executed less-lethal option, while others dictate a lethal response. After-action debriefings are conducted with both the individual recruit officer and/or the entire group. Instructors reinforce the ‘reasonableness’ standard throughout debriefings with demonstrations, questions, and discussion.
In addition to the scenarios, the last two weeks also include exposure to other necessary live-fire skills. Although not an exhaustive list, these include: lowlight (gun-light, flashlight, and ambient light) situations; fighting in and around vehicles; shooting on the move; shooting at moving targets; single hand emergency drills; weapon malfunctions; unconventional shooting positions; weapon retention; two-officer drills; concealed weapon carry; multiple targets; and close conflict. These skills are incorporated into various courses that continually reinforce the use of cover and proper verbal commands. Self-applied first aid (SAFA) is also integrated into training by having the recruits utilize tourniquets on themselves and others during different courses.
Prior to reporting to the firing range, recruits will have received instruction on: criminal law; defensive tactics; Taser use; chemical spray use; handcuffing; baton use; and communication skills. After basic marksmanship training is complete, the Training Academy can integrate everything the recruits have learned into the use of force training for the remainder of the academy. Decision-making and tactical options are emphasized. Distance, cover, and time are discussed and demonstrated as appropriate options under certain conditions. Recruits are provided with training that reflects conditions described in the United States Supreme Court ruling Graham vs. Connor: split-second decisions made under tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving situations.
Veteran Officer Firearms Training Overview
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department requires veteran officers to complete two, 8-hour training sessions in Use of Force each year at the IMPD Firearms Training facility. This in-service training consists of mandated qualifications for department-issued and approved handguns, shotguns, rifles, and Tasers. Use of force policy is reviewed and discussed during each session.
In addition to the qualifications, each in-service program incorporates integrated use-of-force courses. The department’s training concept is designed to prepare officers for lethal and less-lethal encounters for both on and off duty situations. Depending on the program, officers may utilize Tasers, batons, handcuffs, inert chemical spray, or be required to demonstrate defensive tactic techniques.
Courses are designed to provide officers with decision-making options so that they may demonstrate appropriate responses. Reinforcing tactical options, such as cover and verbal commands, is engrained into each of the training sessions, as are Shoot-No-shoot courses. This is accomplished with both live- fire and Simunition® (non-lethal training ammunition) courses.
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF
Greetings,
In 2017, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Operations Division recognized the need for enhanced community engagement to reduce violent crime in Indianapolis.
Chad Knecht Understanding that most violent crime can be attributed to a small number of Deputy Chief individuals, usually repeat offenders operating in high-crime locations, the Operations Division Operations Division worked to develop strategies, processes, and tactics to identify and disrupt these trends in violent crime.
Early recognition of violent offenders in high-crime locations was accomplished through collaboration between officers, districts, and divisions within the department. By analyzing crime data, the department designated 19 high-crime zones to target its law enforcement strategies. The Operations Division implemented 100% Engagement, a model which requires officers to be intimately familiar with their areas of patrol. Officers were encouraged to be out of their cars and engaging in positive dialogue with residents and business owners. Foot and bicycle patrols were also increased in these areas.
The 100% Engagement effort revealed a great deal of information about violent crime. Officers and neighborhood groups collaborated on matters of mutual concern, such as why crimes were happening, who the offenders were, and what strategies would best put a stop to these crimes. Officers collaborated with other divisions and city agencies to develop plans, not only for enforcing the law, but also to obtain resources necessary to address community problems. Responses ranged from acquiring food and medical care for the needy to assisting those with mental health-related problems.
The Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) was launched in 2017. A police officer, paramedic, and mental health professional form a team that can assist persons during a mental health crisis. These teams can make referrals to the newly established Reuben Engagement Center, an approach that offers an alternative to arrest for officers dealing with someone experiencing mental illness or addiction issues.
New Community District Resource Councils were also established in 2017. Comprised of residents engaged in their communities, these groups met regularly to discuss crime and disorder in their district, along with strategies to address each problem. Law enforcement began a more collaborative approach to violent crime with the implementation of the Indianapolis Violence Reduction Program (IVRP). This brought together state, local and federal law enforcement officials to focus on the most violent offenders.
The Operations Division plan for 2018 includes a return to Beat Policing, which incorporates enhanced data and intelligence gathering using a new computer-aided dispatch and report management system. Our goals include reducing violent crime, not only in existing high-crime zones, but throughout the city.
Sincerely,
Chad Knecht Deputy Chief Operations Division
OPERATIONS DIVISION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
District Boundaries – Headquarters Locations
NORTHWEST DISTRICT NORTH DISTRICT EAST DISTRICT 3821 N. Industrial Boulevard 3120 E. 30th Street 201 N. Shadeland Avenue
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 551 N. King Avenue 39 West Jackson Place 1150 S. Shelby Street
Note: Grayed-shaded areas on map denote other law enforcement jurisdictions: Lawrence, Speedway, Beech Grove, Airport, Butler University
Square 364.5 Miles *Based on 826,221 2010 Census TOTAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA TOTAL POPULATION*
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North District
North District is located in the north and northeast side of Indianapolis. The district is bounded by 96th Street to the north, Carroll Road and the City of Lawrence to the east, 30th Street to the south, and Michigan Road to the west. North District includes Butler University, Geist Reservoir, Castleton Mall, The Fashion Mall, Broad Ripple, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Crown Hill Cemetery and Tarkington Park. The Monon Trail, Fall Creek Trail, and Central Canal Path wind their way through the district.
North District Area North District Headquarters Joshua Barker
Indianapolis/Marion County 3120 East 30th Street ~ Phone 317-327-6100 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY** Population* ...... 209,916 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 89,860 Square Mileage ...... 79 Officer Markouts ...... 21,671 Sworn Officers† ...... 200 Incident Reports ...... 19,864 Civilian Employees† ...... 1 Traffic Tickets ...... 6,431
*Based on 2010 Census †As of December 31, 2017 **Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District (MND) features an extremely diverse population of citizens, which expands tremendously during the day due to ample shopping destinations, restaurants, parks, trails and family attractions. Business parks and industrial campuses also generate police activity, which requires increased officer run and report activity.
In 2017, North District launched an opportunity-based community policing model which focused on disrupting, with pinpoint accuracy, the people, places and activities leading to a disproportionate amount of crime and disorder within the district. Commander Barker deployed the newly established Neighborhood Impact Section (NIS), which worked with district patrol officers and detectives to develop crime suppression strategies, gaining input from beat officers, Community Resource District Councils, and area residents. This has promoted a mindset of policing with the community, not at the community. This philosophy was bolstered by partnerships established with social service providers such as Indy Heart Beat, Gleaners Food Bank, Books to the Rescue, and other community organizations. This holistic approach led to reductions in homicides and nonfatal shootings from the previous year.
The NIS, which is made up of the Narcotics Unit, Flex Teams, Community Relations Unit, and Bike Unit, accounted for 492 total arrests, along with the seizure of 175 illegally-possessed firearms and $300,337 in crime-related currency. The NIS also developed and opened the Headquarters Mountain Bike Skills Park, which is located adjacent to North District Headquarters. This bike park has created numerous opportunities to engage thousands of area youth, helping to break down barriers by establishing mutual trust and respect between area youth and North District officers.
In 2018 North District will continue to create and maintain active community partnerships with the goal of reducing crime and improving the quality of life for all. #WeAreNorth
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East District
The East District western boundary is North Meridian Street Downtown, bounded to the north by Fall Creek Parkway. The northern boundary runs east along 30th Street, then northeast along Massachusetts Avenue/Pendleton Pike over to East 42nd Street. The boundary line follows the City of Lawrence boundary up to 46th Street at Mitthoefer Road, where it continues east to Carroll Road. Carroll Road, the eastern boundary, continues south to Brookville Road. The southern boundary runs northwest along Brookville Road to Emerson Avenue, then west along Washington Street to Downtown. Historic Irvington, Woodruff Place, Brightwood, Holy Cross, and Little Flower areas are among the variety of neighborhoods on East District.
East District Area East District Headquarters Roger Spurgeon
Indianapolis/Marion County 201 N. Shadeland Avenue ~ Phone 317-327-6200 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY** Population* ...... 145,489 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 103,922 Square Mileage ...... 50 Officer Markouts ...... 20,253 Sworn Officers† ...... 191 Incident Reports ...... 24,607 Civilian Employees† ...... 2 Traffic Tickets ...... 2,506 * † ** Based on 2010 Census As of December 31, 2017 Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
Washington Street, also known as U.S. Route 40, is one of the oldest roads in America, spanning the entire district. The district consists of dense urban, residential, industrial, retail, suburban, and rural areas.
East District has a total of 193 police officers and civilian employees, serving citizens of the east side of Indianapolis. Approximately 140 officers are spread out among 3 shifts to patrol the district 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Other officers serve in the Detective Section, Narcotics Unit, Community Resource Unit, and Flex Teams. These specialized groups perform critical tasks to complement the efforts of shift officers, which is essential to reducing crime, as well as the fear of crime. It also helps enhance public safety and improves quality of life for residents.
In 2017, Chief Roach directed all available IMPD resources to be targeted toward the dual threats of homicides and non-fatal shootings, including the use of a concept he dubbed as “100% Engagement.” To that end, East District implemented Operation 100% Engagement, with its first focus on the East 10th Street and North Rural Street area. That location was chosen because it had the highest levels of crime and social disorder, not only on East District, but throughout the entire city of Indianapolis.
Seeing a reduction in crime and an improvement in police-community relationships, Operation 100% Engagement was replicated in the next-highest area of concern, which was the 42nd Street and Post Road area. Although these manpower-intensive efforts were not sustainable, the mindset of Operation 100% Engagement was encouraged throughout the district and appears to have been adopted by officers in all areas of the district. This is evidenced by a reduction in crime district-wide, as well as a reduction in complaints against officers on the district.
East District continues to lead the way in addressing quality-of-life issues through the use of initiatives such as the IMPD CARE Bag program, which addresses food insecurity issues, and the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT), to further address the problems of mental health and chemical addiction.
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Southeast District
Southeast District is located on the southeast side of Indianapolis. The district is bounded by Washington Street and Brookville Road to the north, Carroll Road to the east, County Line Road to the south, and Meridian Street to the west. Southeast District features the historic Fountain Square area, Garfield Park, Christian Park, and Southeastway Park. It is also home to the University of Indianapolis.
Southeast District Area Southeast District Headquarters Dawn Snyder
Indianapolis/Marion County 1150 S. Shelby Street ~ Phone 317-327-6300 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY** Population* ...... 175,812 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 74,965 Square Mileage ...... 85 Officer Markouts ...... 15,647 Sworn Officers† ...... 160 Incident Reports ...... 16,095 Civilian Employees† ...... 1 Traffic Tickets ...... 3,440 * † ** Based on 2010 Census As of December 31, 2017 Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
The Southeast District has a rich tradition of exemplary law enforcement service to the residents of Indianapolis’ southeast side. The district is headquartered in the heart of historic Fountain Square, allowing neighboring businesses and community members easy access to the building. Staff welcomes walk-in traffic and reporting of crime issues and is committed to providing citizens excellent service through an attentive and thorough response to their needs.
Southeast District officers continue to receive strong support from local community groups. Officers work together with these groups to reduce crime, promote neighborhood safety, and build positive community- policing relationships. There are currently 114 Crime Watch groups and numerous other community groups on the district.
The Neighborhood Impact Unit, comprised of the Community Resource Unit (CRU), Vice/Narcotics Unit, and Flex Team, supported by zone officers and district detectives, was instrumental in the reduction of overall crime and enhancing quality of life on the district. The CRU coordinated several outstanding community events, including the Hubler Easter Egg Extravaganza and Southeast District Community Day, each of which were attended by more than 4,000 people.
The Southeast District Narcotics Unit seized several pounds of marijuana, thousands of grams of narcotics (methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, etc.) and $162,000 U.S. currency. They executed 56 search warrants and arrested 156 individuals. The Southeast District Flex Team conducted 1,617 investigations, 1,877 traffic stops, 400 felony arrests, and 214 misdemeanor arrests. They recovered 91 stolen vehicles, seized 25 firearms, and shut down several problem houses on the district.
Uniform officers are the backbone of the district, responding to thousands of calls for service each year. Officers take pride in their work and continually strive to keep the district a safe place to live and work.
As we move into 2018, efforts will continue to reduce violent crime, seize illegally-possessed firearms, combat narcotics use and trafficking, and build stronger relationships with the community.
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Southwest District
The Southwest District is a diverse area both in population and geography. It is home to many historic neighborhoods including Haughville, Stringtown and West Indianapolis. Hawthorne Community Center serves this district, as well. Also within its boundaries are many established suburban neighborhoods, such as Mars Hill, Chapel Hill and Hill Valley. Located in Perry and Decatur Townships, Southwest District includes rural and urban areas, as well as farms. Major businesses within Southwest District include Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis International Airport, and Rolls-Royce Corporation.
Southwest District Area Southwest District Headquarters Michael Spears
Indianapolis/Marion County 551 North King Avenue ~ Phone 317-327-6400 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY**
Population* ...... 136,680 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 67,320 Square Mileage ...... 81 Officer Markouts ...... 17,269 Sworn Officers† ...... 149 Incident Reports ...... 16,409 Civilian Employees† ...... 2 Traffic Tickets ...... 4,681
* † ** Based on 2010 Census As of December 31, 2017 Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
The Southwest District consists of Operations personnel, burglary/larceny detectives, district narcotics investigators, civilian public assistance officers, and civilian administrative personnel and desk aides.
The men and women assigned to the Southwest District proudly honor their commitment to duty. They work hard every hour of every day to provide the blanket of safety and security the citizens of our city deserve. Our officers regularly put the needs and protection of others ahead of their own.
Saying I am proud of these officers and their work seems insufficient. It is, however, extremely important to say. I am very proud of each officer and civilian employee. I am thankful to serve with them as we work together to help solve problems and produce results which benefit our city.
Police officers work hard to be a part of the Southwest District neighborhoods. They desire to develop personal relationships with those they serve and remain responsive to residents’ needs. Southwest District officers are vigilant, resilient and professional.
Officers assigned to the Southwest District reflect the highest ideals and standards in law enforcement and epitomize the characteristics of courage, valor and determination. Their training, experience, and grit combine to produce impressive results. They literally put their lives between violence and the citizens they work so commendably to protect.
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Northwest District
Northwest District is bounded by 96th Street to the north, Raceway Road to the west, and 10th Street to the south, excluding the town of Speedway. The boundary continues at 16th Street and Olin Road, east of the Indy 500 track. Michigan Road is the east boundary, which follows south to I-65 and over to Meridian Street. Northwest District, which includes Eagle Creek State Park, is home to Trader’s Point shopping center and the resurgent Lafayette Square Mall, which houses the International Market Place Coalition. This coalition promotes economic development on the Westside. Northwest District is also home to Pike, Ben Davis, Northwest, and Ritter high schools, along with Marian College and Methodist Hospital.
Northwest District Area Northwest District Headquarters Michael Jefferson
Indianapolis/Marion County 3821 Industrial Boulevard ~ Phone 317-327-6600 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY** Population* ...... 143,395 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 71,085 Square Mileage ...... 66 Officer Markouts ...... 16,907 Sworn Officers† ...... 167 Incident Reports ...... 15,529 Civilian Employees† ...... 2 Traffic Tickets ...... 3,278 * † ** Based on 2010 Census As of December 31, 2017 Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
Northwest District’s primary goal in 2017 was to reduce homicides and non-fatal shootings. The district ended 2017 with one less homicide and no increase in non-fatal shootings. Patrol shifts worked with the Narcotics Unit, Flex Teams, Crime Reduction Unit, and district detectives, along with members of the community, to accomplish a nearly eleven percent decrease in overall crime on the district.
Patrol officers make up the bulk of law enforcement on the district. They are the most visible officers, providing 24/7 coverage. Officers responded to radio runs and conducted proactive patrols, which included traffic enforcement, walking beats, school visits, conversing with citizens, and more. Patrol supervisors conducted roving roll calls at locations of homicides and shootings, bringing attention to those violent incidents. Many of these officers received specialized training in research methods, including social media. The information gained is shared with other officers and investigative units.
The Northwest District Community Relations Unit (CRU) stepped up efforts to educate the public about home and business safety through Crime Watch meetings, Coffee with a Cop, and monthly task force meetings. The CRU also began Civilian Response to Active Shooter events and Public Safety and Awareness training, both geared toward adults. CRU officers also reached out to youth by going into the schools with our Donuts with a Cop program, Juvenile Justice Jeopardy (JJJ), and mentoring. CRU also conducted large community events in 2017, including the traditional Community Day and the Latino Community and Car Show held at Lafayette Square Mall. The CRU unit has truly been busy.
The investigative units on the district have different specialties. Undercover narcotics detective work is an important part of policing. Crime fighting has to be conducted in such a manner as to attack the issue of drug trafficking, which is a factor of violent crime. The Northwest District Flex Team is a do-it-all unit, working plain clothes and in uniform. Both units, along with district detectives, are responsible for solving crimes and arresting some of the most violent criminals conducting business on the Northwest District in 2017.
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Downtown District
The Downtown District is located in the very center of Downtown Indianapolis. Sporting venues on the district include Lucas Oil Stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and Victory Field. The Indiana State Capitol and Indiana War Memorial are located on Downtown District, as is the IUPUI college campus. The Monon Trail, Fall Creek Trail, and Canal Path originate here and continue north into Hamilton County. Downtown District also features countless restaurants, entertainment establishments, businesses, and a multitude of older, single family homes and newly built condominiums.
Downtown District Area Downtown District Headquarters Phillip Burton
Indianapolis/Marion County 39 West Jackson Place ~ Phone 317-327-6500 Commander
VITAL STATISTICS OFFICER ACTIVITY** Population* ...... 12,929 Dispatched Runs ...... 21,903 Square Mileage ...... 3.5 Officer Markouts ...... 14,989 Sworn Officers† ...... 87 Incident Reports ...... 4,784 Civilian Employees† ...... 1 Traffic Tickets ...... 1,323 * † ** Based on 2010 Census As of December 31, 2017 Data Source: IMPD Activity Report
Downtown District has a patrol radius of only four square miles. However, the district serves as the hub of Indianapolis’ financial, cultural and entertainment organizations. In 2017, Downtown District played host to over 1,500 sanctioned events, conferences and other gatherings, bringing an estimated 1,187,000 visitors to Indianapolis. Crimes against persons and property took first priority, as these types of crimes have negative effects on the perception of safety and quality of life in Indianapolis neighborhoods and the business district. Even though it is virtually impossible to completely stop these types of crimes, Downtown District established goals and objectives in 2017 that helped reduce crime and the fear of crime, and improved the quality of life for all who lived, worked, and visited Downtown Indianapolis.
Two quality-of-life issues that continued to plague Downtown Indianapolis were homelessness and pan- handling. To address these issues, the Downtown District Homelessness Unit, Eskenazi Health Midtown, and the PourHouse collaborated to make over 900 outreach visits to the homeless. Needs assessments were conducted through daily interaction and open communication. Individuals were connected to mental health services, received addiction treatment and medication, and ultimately were provided with housing opportunities. Downtown District also took steps to help the needy and deter aggressive pan-handling. “Chip In” donation boxes were re-implemented to encourage citizens to donate money through legitimate relief agencies, instead of giving money directly to panhandlers. Along with increased enforcement efforts resulting in arrests of several top known violators, this initiative proved successful.
In an effort to reduce non-fatal shootings and other violent crime, a Downtown District Interdiction Detail was implemented. In response to juveniles and bar patrons bringing guns and drugs into the Downtown area, investigative traffic stops were made. This resulted in 71 arrests where drugs and drug paraphernalia, along with 103 firearms, were confiscated.
Downtown District is committed to enforcement of the law and will continue to uphold the highest in professional standards, while serving and protecting the community in which we all work and live.
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Homeland Security Bureau – Tactical
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homeland Security Bureau falls under the Operations Division and is comprised of the following: SWAT Team and Quick Response Force (QRF); Criminal Intel/Dignitary Protection; Traffic Branch; Mounted Patrol Section; Canine Section; Aviation Section; Park Rangers; Event Response Group (ERG); Bomb Squad/Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD); Emergency Operations Center (EOC); Domestic Preparedness Section; Crash Investigations Unit; and Volunteer Services/Reserve Unit. The bureau collectively provides daily operational support services, accident investigations, special event planning, critical incident management, and disaster response. The bureau is staffed by 153 sworn officers, 14 civilians, 75 volunteer reserves, and over 300 specialty-trained officers who serve in a call-up/auxiliary capacity.
SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS – SWAT
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is comprised of 34 sworn officers, 17 of whom are permanently assigned to the Quick Response Force (QRF). The remaining team members are assigned throughout the department and respond to call-outs and other situations as needed. These highly trained SWAT officers are deployed to serve high-risk warrants and resolve critical incidents, such as barricaded suspects, hostage incidents, mental/emotional subjects, and active shooters. SWAT team members also participate at planned special events, such as District Community Days.
Warrant Service ...... 202 High-Risk Incident Involvement Results: Barricaded Subject Incidents ...... 34 - Arrests ...... 396 K9 Search Assistance Calls ...... 24 - Firearms Confiscated ...... 220 Surveillance Details ...... 15 - Money Confiscated ...... $188,323 Dignitary Protection Details ...... 5 Special Details - Community Days, In-Service ...... 31 Special Events ...... 29 Training, Recruit Training, Public Displays, etc.
EVENT RESPONSE GROUP – ERG
The Event Response Group (ERG) is responsible for staffing special events in the city and providing a response to natural and man-made disasters. The ERG is focused on protecting life and property, preserving civil rights and constitutionally protected freedoms, and maintaining public order. Members are trained in incident management, special event planning, field force operations, radiation detection, intervention during public events, crowd management, security and protection for other public safety agencies during disasters, and conducting operations in hazardous environments. The ERG has conducted training for, and in coordination with, several other law enforcement agencies around the state. Security and protection is also provided during dignitary visits to Indianapolis.
Events Worked...... 248 Staff Hours Worked ...... 14,277 Positions Staffed ...... 2,084
DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS SECTION
The Domestic Preparedness Section (DPS) and Logistics Support Unit (LSU) play an integral role within the department. Responsibilities include delivering of essential training programs, managing key software platforms, maintaining critical pieces of response equipment, and providing essential logistical support that reaches throughout the entire department.
The primary mission of this section is to support department operations and tactical personnel who respond to both planned and unplanned incidents, along with a variety of special events of all sizes throughout the city. The DPS/LSU is made up of four full-time officers. Twenty additional part-time LSU officers supplement the section’s manpower to ensure the accomplishment of its primary mission.
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CANINE SECTION
Police officers in the Canine Section, along with their Public Safety Animal (PSA) partners, make up invaluable teams that respond to crimes, perform investigations, and locate and apprehend dangerous and/or armed suspects. These highly trained teams also conduct searches for explosives, narcotics and related paraphernalia, as well as flammable accelerants. The dogs, commonly referred to as K9s, are respected members of IMPD and the law enforcement community in general.
Felony Apprehensions with Dog Bite ...... 87 Narcotics Sniffs/Sweeps ...... 115 Felony Apprehensions without Dog Bite .... 484 Bomb Sweeps ...... 278 Misdemeanor Apprehensions with Bite ...... 4 Gun Searches ...... 45 Misdemeanor Apprehensions without Bite .. 97 Warrant Searches ...... 267
K9 Protective Vest Fitting Explosive Ordinance Truck with Total Containment Vessel (TCV) – June 2017 – The TCV is used to safely detonate smaller explosive devices
BOMB SQUAD – EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL
The Bomb Squad-Explosive Ordinance Disposal Section consists of twenty bomb technicians, two detectives, one civilian volunteer, and eight explosive detection canine handlers and their partners. In addition to call-outs, Bomb Squad members staffed all special events in Indianapolis, which includes all Pacers basketball games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Colts football games at Lucas Oil Stadium, and various car and motorcycle races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Due to the response protocol for Bomb Squad requests, this unit also responds to surrounding counties upon request.
The Bomb Squad has taken a leadership role in the Radiological Nuclear Detection (RND) effort in Marion County and surrounding counties, in cooperation and partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).
The Bomb Squad is also continuing its participation in the FBI Stabilization Team, consisting of training and scenarios in responding to both Radioactive Dispersal Devices and Improvised Nuclear Devices.
Explosion (Incident) ...... 2 Operational Standby / Special Events ...... 183 Hoax (Incident) ...... 2 RND Sweeps ...... 150 Recovery (Incident) ...... 17 Protective Details ...... 12 Suspicious Package (Incident) ...... 17 Briefings/Presentations ...... 8 Threat (Incident) ...... 13 Community Outreach Activities ...... 19 SWAT Assists – Tac EOD ...... 6 Training Sessions Provided ...... 32 Search Warrant Assists...... 1
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MOUNTED SECTION – HORSE PATROL
The Mounted Patrol Section consists of IMPD officers who are skilled, highly trained horseback riders and their equine partners. They serve the city of Indianapolis and its residents and visitors by maintaining a visible presence at special events and celebrations. Officers make an attempt to speak with everyone they meet, while at the same time maintaining a visible law enforcement presence in the community.
Riding Patrols ...... 231 Riding Time ...... 715 Hours
Protests/Rallies...... 7 Riding Time ...... 92 Hours
Funerals/Memorial Services ...... 3 Riding Time ...... 70 Hours
Special Details ...... 133 Riding Time ...... 1,217 Hours
Special Event Patrols Included:
Downtown Mall Patrols Black Expo Circle City Classic Basketball Tournament Indy 500 Community Events 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Indianapolis
AVIATION SECTION – HELICOPTERS
The Aviation Section–Helicopters continued to support the mission of public safety by providing the needed air support to officers and agencies on the ground. The Aviation Section covered many special events, including: NCAA college men’s basketball tournament; Downtown Saint Patrick’s Day festivities; AMA Supercross; Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, Parade and Carb Day; LGBTQ Parade; Black Expo Indiana Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic; Brickyard 400 Mile Race; Motorcycles on Meridian; Circle of Lights; and the NCAA Big 10 college football championship. Bell Jet Ranger – Primary IMPD Patrol Helicopter
The section assisted with over-watch and intelligence for several tactical operations, including protests, homicide suspect searches, high-risk warrant services, gang funerals, SWAT operations, and dignitary visits.
Total Flight Hours...... 258.2 Off-Duty/On-Duty Call Outs ...... 42 Calls for Service / Details ...... 546 Arrests / Assists ...... 24 Total Flights ...... 181
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UNIT
The role of the Emergency Management Unit is three fold. The first role is managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster. Emergency managers accomplish this by taking inventory of personnel and resources, including private sector assets, that will be available during a large scale emergency incident.
Secondly, this unit conducts activities related to key functions of emergency management, which include coordinating planning processes, identifying and analyzing potential impacts of hazards, and conducting threat and risk assessments.
Finally, Emergency Management officials work to bring together all of the public and private sector partners in order to coordinate responses and operate efficiently during a natural or man-made disaster. Emergency Management officials activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on numerous occasions in 2017, including special events and weather emergencies:
SPECIAL EVENTS Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon Black Expo Summer Celebration Indianapolis 500 Mile Race July 4th Fireworks Festival Downtown Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Parade Motorcycles on Meridian Funeral for IMPD Deputy Chief Waters Funeral for Speedway PD Lieutenant Allan
WEATHER EVENTS Multiple Flash Flood Warnings Multiple Tornado Warnings
Emergency Management personnel also trained nearly 200 new volunteers, worked with the Latino Roundtable, Race and Cultural Relations Network, and the Language Access Program.
Additionally, EMA personnel trained over 50 people in cyber security best practices, worked with the Safe Schools Commission, hosted several training sections, and attended or hosted 18 exercises, including Active Shooter, Cyber, Mass Fatality, Dam Failure, and Long-Term Recovery.
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Homeland Security Bureau – Traffic Branch
The Traffic Branch consists of the Traffic Enforcement Section, Motorcycle Unit, Parking/Intersection Control Section, Park Rangers and Volunteer Services Section. The Traffic Branch performs daily duties such as responding to traffic complaints, assisting district officers with traffic control at motor vehicle crashes and critical investigation scenes, running VIN checks, and general traffic patrol.
The Traffic Branch provides traffic/intersection control at major sporting events, including Indianapolis Colts football games, Indiana Pacers basketball games, and Indianapolis Indians baseball games. The unit also assists at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic basketball tournament, July 4th Celebration, Motorcycles on Meridian, Downtown Tree Lighting, and other events.
These officers also provide a law enforcement presence during rallies and protests to maintain the safety of citizens and visitors to the city. Dignitary protection, escorts, perimeter security, and logistical support also fall under the purview of the Traffic Section.
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PARK RANGERS
Indianapolis Park Rangers are responsible for maintaining a law enforcement presence within Indy Parks in Indianapolis-Marion County, which have many amenities:
211 Park Properties Comprising 11,254 Acres 135 Miles of Improved Trails 104 Miles of Greenways 155 Sports Fields and 13 Golf Courses
Park Rangers also assisted with major events, dignitary movements, protests, and rallies in 2017. Rangers occasionally backed up and assisted district officers when needed.
Hours Worked ...... 12,956 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 1,780 Park Checks ...... 24,600 Arrests Made ...... 115 Investigative Stops ...... 1,334 Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTTs) ...... 480
PARKING AND INTERSECTION CONTROL
Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 407 Vehicles Towed ...... 195 Traffic Tickets (UTTs) Issued ...... 64 Parking Citations Issued...... 1,077 Events Worked ...... 147
MOTORCYCLE SECTION
Traffic Complaints Received ...... 327 Dispatched Radio Runs ...... 4,025 Traffic Complaint Mark-Outs ...... 754 Vehicles Towed ...... 285 Traffic Tickets (UTTs) Issued ...... 6,312 Arrests ...... 26 Parking Citations Issued ...... 1,077 Events Worked...... 147 Protests/Rallies Worked ...... 16 NFL-Related Events ...... 11 President Visits/Escorts ...... 2 Funerals ...... 11 Vice Presidential Visits ...... 4
MOTORCYCLE DRILL TEAM
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team performed in the 500 Festival parade, Downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Downtown Veterans Day parade. The Drill Team also put on performances in Hawaii and at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington D.C.
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CRASH INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
Crashes Reported to Indiana State Police ..... 27,556 Personal Property Damage-Only Crashes ...... 22,324 Injury 18.7% Personal Injury Crashes ...... 5,157 Property Fatal Crashes...... 75 Damage Total Fatalities ...... 76 81.0% Fatality Total Injuries ...... 7,096 >1%
Due to rounding, total may not equal 100% HIT AND RUN UNIT
Cases Assigned ...... 2,218 Total Cases Cleared ...... 970 Cases Unfounded ...... 123 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 815 Cases Inactivated ...... 960 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 155 Fatal Hit and Runs ...... 14 Percentage Cleared ...... 49.2%
DUI ENFORCEMENT UNIT
The Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement Unit enforces laws prohibiting operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. This typically includes alcohol, but can involve other substances, as well. Officers conduct routine patrols, set up and run DUI (or DWI, Driving While Intoxicated) checkpoints, and assist district officers with DUI investigations when needed.
DUI Arrests ...... 1,022 Radio Runs ...... 3,803 UTTs Issued ...... 2,236
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Volunteer Services Section
RESERVE UNIT
The Reserve Unit is made up of trained, sworn volunteer police officers who contribute at least 20 hours of unpaid service per month to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. These officers have the same authority and must meet the same stringent requirements of their full-time, paid counterparts. Reserve Unit officers work numerous special events and provide additional district coverage during manpower shortages or when helping to support crime reduction initiatives.
Arrests Made ...... 536 Total Hours Contributed/Worked ...... 63,783 Incident Reports Made ...... 754 Savings to Department ...... $1,091,584 Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTTs) ...... 3,087
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER POLICE UNIT
The Civilian Volunteer Police (CVP) unit is made up of volunteer civilians who help staff special events. They assist with crowd management, intersection control, and provide directions to event attendees and visitors, all under the direct supervision of sworn officers.
Total Hours Contributed/Worked ...... 4,566 Savings to Department ...... $148,389
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Intelligence Operations Branch
CRIME ANALYSIS SECTION
The Crime Analysis Section analyzes all crime data that is generated by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and uses that information to provide a wide array of reports and weekly data analysis to commanders, command staff, and city officials. In all, this section produced 61% more in publications over its 2016 production levels.
Crime Analysts respond to and process a variety of Requests for Information that are submitted to the section. Crime data is provided to universities upon request to comply with the federal CLERY Act, which requires educational institutions to report statistics on criminal activities that occurred at both on- campus and off-campus sites used to facilitate classroom instruction.
Requests for Information are also processed internally for a number of purposes. For example, the section developed a Robbery Initiative project, where analysts provided robbery detectives with crime trend analysis, M.O. analysis, and link analysis. This allowed for better coordination between the robbery detectives, identification of potential suspects, as well as ascertaining hot spots for officers to target. This resulted in true intelligence-led policing by the Robbery Section.
A new Standard Operating Procedure was developed for the Crime Analysis Section in 2017, along with a new Analyst Resource Guide for incoming personnel to reference as they learn their new jobs.
Unique Requests for Information ...... 136 CLERY Crime Statistics Requests ...... 31 Recurring Products ...... 962
REAL-TIME INCIDENT ANALYSIS SECTION
The Real-Time Incident Analysis Section collects, evaluates, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence and information regarding real time threats, crimes, and special events in the city of Indianapolis.
The Real-Time Center (RTC) serves as a central component for coordinating, facilitating, and sharing of information on a daily basis with law enforcement officers and city officials. The RTC proactively integrates intelligence, crime data, and technology to help reduce crime and the perception of crime.
Detective analysts respond to and process a variety of Requests for Information that are submitted via email, telephone, or over the radio. They proactively monitor radio traffic, the CAD system, and regional intelligence feeds (IIFC, INARNG, FBI, DHS, and others). The RTC provides support and intelligence assessments for planned special events, such as Indiana Black Expo, Colts and Pacers games, etc.
Real Time Center personnel monitor GPS tracking systems of inmates that have been released to determine their proximity to criminal activity (e.g., robberies, shootings, etc.) and provide coordination between the Indiana State Police, Fusion Center, FBI, DEA, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Unique Requests for Information ...... 126 There are over 100 cameras in more than 70 locations Homeland Security Events Monitored ..... 45 throughout the city, giving officers 24-7 views of critical In-depth Investigations ...... 50 infrastructure, public venues, and high crime areas.
Bi-weekly Violence Reduction Packets ... 47 This allows residents and business owners to enjoy a Informational Products for Law better sense of security Enforcement Agencies ...... 62 in their neighborhoods.
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CHAPLAIN’S OFFICE
The Chaplain’s Office is staffed with one full-time staff chaplain, twelve volunteer chaplains, and one part- time office assistant. There is usually one chaplain on call during day and late shifts, and two on call during middle shift, seven days per week. The Chaplain’s Office is guided by Colossians 3:23 “Whatever work you do, put yourself into it, as those who are serving not merely other people, but the Lord.”
In 2017, two new volunteer chaplains were sworn in by Chief Bryan Roach: Chaplain Ken Arnold and Chaplain Agustin Tena. This brought the total number of volunteer chaplains to twelve. The office also began cultivating relationships with religious leaders of varying faiths, broadening choices available to employees. The office developed and started structured training for three new volunteer chaplains, who will begin service in 2018. Coursework consists of 13 weeks of classroom training, followed by field training. In total, the office logged 575 training hours in 2017.
Staff members helped render appropriate honors to retirees who passed away in 2017. Chaplains also attended or conducted visitations or funeral services of family members of sworn officers and civilian employees. The office published birth announcements and death/funeral announcements, conducted counseling sessions, and visited officers, civilians, and family members in the hospital.
Other events attended included promotion ceremonies, retirement celebrations and retiree meetings, roll calls honoring fallen officers, Leadership Academy ceremonies/capstones, swearing-in ceremonies for the 15th and 16th recruit classes, and commencement ceremonies for the 13th and 14th recruit classes. Chaplains attended meetings with the faith-based community, participated in several community walks with Mayor Hogsett, and served Thanksgiving dinner at Riley Hospital for families of children hospitalized during the holidays. Other activities by staff and volunteer chaplains included:
Death Investigations ...... 415 Homicides ...... 110 Infant Deaths ...... 14 Suicides ...... 67 Overdoses ...... 155 Accidents/Fatalities ...... 58 Drownings/Fire Fatalities ...... 2 IMPD Accidents...... 6 Death Notifications ...... 237 IMPD Employee Contacts ...... 3,823 IMPD Family Contacts ...... 321 Hospital Visits ...... 185 Funerals ...... 72 Prayer Vigils ...... 18
The part-time office assistant will become full-time in 2018, allowing the staff chaplain to devote more time to activities in the field. A Spouse Academy will be implemented to round out the training continuum. Chaplains will partner with a church to offer a Blessing of the Badges ceremony for all officers.
A new Facebook page will help our chaplains maintain contact with retirees, officers, and other folks through social media. A new e-learning segment will be launched to educate IMPD employees about the role the Chaplain’s Office plays within the department and community.
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INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF
Greetings,
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Investigations Division experienced incredible tragedy in 2017, but also saw many accomplishments and successful investigations.
On July 27, 2017, our beloved Deputy Chief James “Jim” Waters passed away Christopher Bailey following a tragic vehicle crash. Jim served the citizens of Indianapolis for nearly Deputy Chief 30 years, both as a civilian employee and merit police officer. Jim’s commitment Investigations Division to the citizens of Indianapolis was unwavering. As a final selflessness act, his organs were donated so others could live. Jim left a lasting legacy of service and dedication to the department he loved and will be forever missed.
The Investigations Division is divided into 6 investigative branches: 1) Homicide and Aggravated Assault; 2) Robbery; 3) Covert Investigations; 4) Organized Crime; 5) Domestic and Sexual Assault; and 6) Investigative Support. There are 271 sworn personnel and 38 civilian employees in the division.
One of the division’s missions is to reduce violent crime in our city through a variety of long-term and short-term investigations, focusing on specific people, places, and activities that contribute to violence. We developed new partnerships with state and federal agencies and strengthened existing collaborations.
In 2017, the Indianapolis Violence Reduction Partnership (IVRP) was re-established to address the increasing violence in the city. This partnership brings together state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies to identify and hold accountable those in our community who have committed or may commit violent acts. The IVRP partners meet every two weeks to share information and develop new action plans.
For years, Indianapolis led the nation in pharmacy robberies, with 153 occurring in 2015. Thanks to the efforts of investigators and our state and federal partners, we reduced that number to less than 20 in 2017.
Although not inclusive, following are some of the more significant division accomplishments in 2017:
Homicide Investigation Training – Two one-week Homicide Investigation schools were presented in 2017. These schools were developed and conducted in partnership with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Veteran investigators contributed tremendously to the success of these schools, which will next be offered to law enforcement agencies throughout the state in 2018.
Increased Staffing – Five new detectives joined the Homicide Unit, bringing the total number of investigators to thirty. We also added detectives to the Digital Forensic Unit, Interdiction Unit, and Aggravated Assault Unit.
The Achilles Unit – In partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, we instituted changes to firearms handling which make it possible to take full advantage of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). This provides leads to investigators on individual cases and helps identify serial shooters. NIBIN analysis now takes days instead of months.
The dedicated investigators within the IMPD Investigations Division are committed to providing residents, families, and visitors to Indianapolis the justice they deserve, doing so with the utmost respect and dignity. It is an honor to be part of such a great team! Sincerely,
Christopher Bailey Deputy Chief Criminal Investigations Division INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Homicide and Aggravated Assault Branch
In 2017, the Homicide and Aggravated Assault Branch consisted of six individual sections overseen by one lieutenant: Homicide Section (day shift/middle shift); Homicide Section (late-tact shift/late shift); Aggravated Assault Section; Cold Case Section; Violent Crimes Section; and Special Initiatives Section. Within these sections are three specialized units: Firearms Investigation Unit; Forensic Imaging Unit; and the Transcription Unit. Sergeants are tasked with conducting investigations assigned to the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Investigators staff this branch 24-hours a day.
HOMICIDE SECTION
The Homicide Section investigates all homicides, suspicious deaths, and accidental (non-traffic) deaths.
Murders (Criminal) ...... 156 Prior-Year Cases Cleared ...... 7 Homicides (Non-Criminal) ...... 22 Percentage of 2017 Cases Cleared ...... 44.94% Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 60 Overall Percentage Cases Cleared ...... 49.44% Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 18 CIRT Investigations...... 9
Homicide data reflects what IMPD has determined the Homicide Section will investigate as a homicide incident. These cases may or may not match the cases listed in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. Reasons for these differences can include differences between UCR’s definition of Homicide. UCR statistics can also include criminal homicides that occur within Marion County, but are investigated by other police agencies. Additionally, homicide classification is subject to change as the investigation progresses.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT SECTION
The Aggravated Assault Section investigates all incidents where a person was injured by gunshot, or where serious bodily injury occurred involving a cutting instrument or as the result of blunt trauma.
Cases Assigned ...... 754 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 144 Cases with Two or More Victims ...... 104 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 104 Cases Unfounded ...... 2 Percentage Cleared in 2017 ...... 38.20%
FIREARMS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
The Firearms Investigations Unit is responsible for screening all felony handgun arrest cases (unless assigned to another detective), investigating firearms retention cases that are subject to the Laird Law, (also known as red flag laws), tracing firearms that have been submitted by officers to the IMPD Property Section, and notifying the Indiana State Police of handgun license revocation requests.
Cases Assigned ...... 491 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 455 Cases Inactivated ...... 9 Cases Cleared – Other Reasons ...... 17 Cases Uncleared ...... 7 Overall Percentage Cleared ...... 95.2%
COLD CASE SECTION
The Cold Case Section is responsible for maintaining the collection of unsolved murders from the Indianapolis Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and since-consolidated Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Those cases were previously reported to law enforcement and investigated, but failed to result in the identification and arrest of a suspect, or filing of criminal charges.
A case becomes cold when the original detective: 1) has exhausted all leads and new cases exist; 2) has been reassigned or promoted; 3) has retired; or 4) is deceased. The Cold Case Unit averaged eight calls per month requesting information on unsolved homicides. Cold cases can also be rejuvenated by the discovery of new evidence, such as DNA, ballistics matches, or witness testimony.
Cases Reviewed ...... 43 Murder Trials...... 2 New Arrest for Murder ...... 1 Convictions ...... 2
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Robbery Branch
Historically, Robbery detectives worked as members of the Homicide/Robbery Branch. In 2017, IMPD instituted a separate branch dedicated specifically to robbery investigations. Robbery cases are now handled by the Robbery Branch, which has detectives working day, middle, and late shifts. Cases involving serial robbery suspects, or particularly violent offenders, are assigned to the Covert Robbery Unit.
Two lieutenants are assigned to the Robbery Branch. One lieutenant has responsibility for overseeing day shift investigators, as well as Covert Robbery Unit detectives. The other lieutenant manages middle and late shift detectives. Covert Robbery personnel operate in coordination with traditional robbery investigators.
To enhance robbery investigations, all Covert Robbery detectives are members of a federal task force, enabling IMPD to make use of all available federal resources.
...... Total ...... Percentage Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 286 ...... 10.8% Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 398 ...... 15.1% Cases Inactive Uncleared ...... 1,781 ...... 67.5% Cases Open Uncleared ...... 102 ...... 3.8% Cases Unfounded ...... 36 ...... 1.4% Miscellaneous ...... 37 ...... 1.4%
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Investigative Support Branch
The Investigative Support Branch consisted of the following units in 2017: Juvenile Unit; Nuisance Abatement Unit; Missing Persons Unit; Forensic Facial Imaging Unit; and Pawn Unit.
JUVENILE UNIT
The Juvenile Unit is responsible for investigating all robberies involving juveniles 15 years of age and younger. The unit also handles armed robberies involving juveniles 16 to 17 years of age where weapons other than handguns are used. The unit handles aggravated assaults, as well as domestic and other battery cases. Vandalism, harassment, and other low-level crimes are also investigated by these investigators. This unit does not investigate sex crimes or narcotics cases.
The primary function of the Juvenile Unit is to investigate cases and work with other units to develop juvenile information. The unit assists with investigations inside the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. The Juvenile Unit also serves as a liaison with schools throughout Indianapolis-Marion County.
Cases Assigned ...... 1,257 Detective Arrests ...... 186 Cases Unfounded ...... 44 Uniform Arrests ...... 376 Detention Orders ...... 46 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 562 Summonses Obtained ...... 140 Exceptional Closure ...... 279 Positive Closure Rate ...... 78%
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MISSING PERSONS UNIT
The Missing Persons Unit has gained national recognition in the past few decades for its unique record of high clearances and framework of cooperation with other public safety agencies.
Unit personnel worked with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and state legislators to develop standardized, 40-hour courses to provide certifications for canine teams to perform highly specialized functions, such as search and rescue, remains recovery, and forensics investigations. These certifications were essential to elevate the standards of these canine teams.
Amber Alerts fall under the purview of the Missing Persons Unit. Any time a child goes missing and is presumed in danger, Missing Persons detectives immediately investigate and screen the case, then work with other authorities to ensure proper guidelines are met. If warranted, an Amber Alert is then issued.
Human Trafficking remains an increasing problem in Indianapolis, which includes the runaway population. Missing Persons Unit investigators focus on tracking down leads and arresting the predators. The Missing Persons Unit had almost 3,700 cases in 2017. No case is closed until the person is located. We continue to be vigilant on our long-term cases and stay in touch with families of these individuals.
Cases Assigned ...... 3,689 Missing Posters Issued ...... 159 Case Cleared ...... 3,527 Calls for Service ...... 913 Clearance Rate Above National Average ...... 95% Detective Arrests ...... 16 Call-Outs ...... 43 Arrest Warrants ...... 2 Search Warrants ...... 32 Runaways ...... 2,500 Missing Persons ...... 1,049 Non-Custodial Abductions ...... 45 Kidnappings ...... 19 Attempt Kidnappings from School Zones .... 16 Missing Persons Search and Rescue Support Vehicle
PAWN UNIT
The fundamental mission of the Pawn Unit is to assist lead detectives by locating, identifying, and retrieving stolen items, which are often found in pawn shops, secondhand stores, precious metal stores, scrap metal yards, and flea markets. This unit works with investigators from IMPD and other jurisdictions inside and outside the state of Indiana.
Additionally, members of the Pawn Unit assist investigators by photographing property to be identified by victims. They request and retrieve fingerprint comparisons to ascertain the identities of suspects, transport property to the Property Room, and release property to victims. Other responsibilities include education and enforcement of local ordinances and state laws as they apply to pawn shops, secondhand stores, precious metal shops, scrap metal yards, and flea markets. Monthly inspections of these businesses are conducted both on-premises and by use of the internet to ensure compliance with the law.
Cases Assigned ...... 859 Recovered Items Value ...... $506,847 Entries from Stores ...... 425,120 Firearms Sold/Pawned ...... 2,509 Stolen Items Entered ...... 4,088 Inspections ...... 902 Stolen Items Recovered ...... 2,004
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Investigative Support Branch
NUISANCE ABATEMENT UNIT
The primary mission of the Nuisance Abatement Unit ranges from improving quality-of-life issues to targeting chronic problems that plague the community. The Nuisance Abatement Unit represents the police department at hearings involving the local Alcoholic Beverage Board and Department of Metropolitan Development zoning board. Officers testify against locations that have become a problem for the community.
The unit works very closely with the Indianapolis Fire Department, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, Marion County Health Department, Indiana Excise Police, State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Indianapolis Animal Care Services. Some of the more commonly investigated offenses are unlicensed dance halls, unlawful alcohol sales to minors, tax evasion, animal cruelty, and unlicensed business operation in Indianapolis.
Health Department Referrals for Housing Violations and Emergency Vacate Orders ...... 27 Zoning Violations for Abandoned Vehicles, Vacant Houses, and Unpermitted Use ...... 35 Arrests for Tax Evasion, Unlawful Alcohol Sales, Animal Cruelty, and Battery ...... 9 Warrants Filed Against Individual Defendants ...... 18 Total Charges Filed for Dog Fighting, Bootlegging, Animal Cruelty, and Battery ...... 41 Zoning Requests Received and Reviewed ...... 634 Civil Violations for Unlicensed Dance Halls, Massage Parlors, Illegal Dumping, Water Pollution, Animal Offenses, and Fire Code Violations ...... 97
FORENSIC FACIAL IMAGING UNIT
The Forensic Facial Imaging Unit is a unique and highly specialized area of the Investigative Support Branch. The unit encompasses several disciplines, including forensic composites, image modification, age progression and regression, post-mortem composite, forensic skull reconstruction, demonstrative evidence, as well as collaboration with anthropologists and other professionals.
The primary function of this unit is facial approximation to help identify and eliminate criminal suspects. The unit also helps identify victims through facial composite sketches and reconstructions, as well as assisting federal, state, city, town and county agencies inside and outside of Indiana.
Detective David Stamper, the sole forensic artist in this unit, has lectured and demonstrated at the FBI, IMPD, and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, as well as Northwestern University. The goal of this unit is to achieve and maintain recognition as a leader in the field of forensic facial imaging.
Finalized Composites ...... 143 Suspect Identification Comparisons ...... 43 Age Progressions ...... 2 Post-mortem Reconstruction, ID by Family ...... 1 Image Assessments ...... 2 Morphing Transitions ...... 3 Identifiable Feature Comparisons ...... 4 Court Testimony/Demonstrative Evidence ...... 5 Lectured/Instructed at Federal, State, and Municipal Law Enforcement Academies ...... 4 Assisted Outside Agencies ...... 6 Local, In-State, Out-of-State Forensic Artist David Stamper drawing facial sketch
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Branch
In 2017, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Branch consisted of the Domestic Violence Section, Sex Offense Section, Child Abuse Section, and Victim Assistance Section. The Domestic and Sexual Violence Branch also oversaw the Good Touch-Bad Touch program.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SECTION
Cases Assigned ...... 4,966 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 1,951 Cases Unfounded ...... 7 Total Cases Cleared ...... 4,700 Cases Inactivated ...... 10 Percentage Cases Cleared ...... 94.6% Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 2,749
SEX OFFENSE SECTION
Cases Assigned ...... 885 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 398 Cases Unfounded ...... 85 Cases Screened ...... 162 Cases Inactivated ...... 175 Victim Refused to Cooperate ...... 232 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 83 Total Cases Cleared ...... 566 Warrant Arrests ...... 1 Percentage Cases Cleared ...... 74.0%
CHILD ABUSE SECTION
Cases Assigned ...... 544 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 202 Cases Unassigned ...... 678 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 230 Cases Inactivated / Uncleared ...... 20 Total Cases Cleared ...... 459 Cases Unfounded ...... 27 Percentage Cases Cleared ...... 84.3%
VICTIM ASSISTANCE SECTION
The Victim Assistance Unit was called out to assist with the following situations:
Deaths ...... 3,452 Child Abuse / Neglect ...... 107 Assaults ...... 414 Following-Up Investigations ...... 1,814 Robberies ...... 523 Transportation ...... 319 Sex Crimes Investigations ...... 460 Miscellaneous ...... 1,199 Domestic Violence ...... 2,439 Total Contacts ...... 10,934
GOOD TOUCH – BAD TOUCH PROGRAM
The Good Touch–Bad Touch program was designed to teach children awareness of sexual predators, how to protect themselves if confronted, and how to report attempted or confirmed molestations.
Program Presentations ...... 147 Children Interviewed ...... 590 Total Attendees ...... 21,904 Child Molests Reported ...... 189 - Children ...... 20,740 - Adults ...... 1,164
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Organized Crime Branch
The Fraud Section oversees the Organized Crime Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Grand Jury Section, and Computer and Digital Forensic Unit, which is more commonly known as the Cyber Crimes Unit.
Due to the digital information revolution, incidences of fraud and financial crimes have exploded over the past decade. These crimes have been increasing at double the rate of other crimes and have shown no signs of slowing down.
ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT
The Organized Crime Unit investigates fraud perpetrated on financial institutions, home improvement fraud, counterfeit cases (including checks, money, and credit cards), identity theft, and credit card skimmers.
Cases Received ...... 2,063 Cases Inactivated ...... 814 Cases Assigned ...... 485 Cases Unfounded ...... 125 Cases Transferred to Other Agencies ...... 639 Search Warrants – Including Grand Jury Subpoenas ...... 72 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 144 Warrants Obtained ...... 71 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 161 Cases Received-Percentage Cleared ...... 23.47% Total Estimated Loss by Victims, Cases Assigned-Percentage Cleared ...... 62.89% Including Businesses ...... $3,090,555
FINANCIAL CRIMES UNIT
The Financial Crimes Unit investigates incidents involving forgery, credit card fraud, stolen checks, home takeovers, financial scams by phone, and internet/computer scams.
Cases Received ...... 3,897 Cases Inactivated ...... 2,715 Cases Assigned ...... 904 Cases Unfounded ...... 79 Cases Cleared by Arrest ...... 144 Cases Transferred to Other Agencies ...... 199 Cases Exceptionally Cleared ...... 298 Search Warrants Including Grand Jury Subpoenas.... 111 Total Cases Cleared ...... 442 Warrants Obtained ...... 44 Cases Received-Percentage Cleared ...... 12.21% Total Estimated Loss by Victims, Cases Assigned-Percentage Cleared ...... 48.89% Including Businesses ...... $2,410,854
GRAND JURY SECTION
The Grand Jury Section is the investigative arm of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators in this section deal with longer-term investigations that involve large numbers of assets. Such cases include, but are not limited to, counterfeiting, money laundering, lottery fraud, and tax evasion. The section is made up of detectives from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Indiana State Police.
Number of Cases Assigned ...... 45 Number of Cases Closed with No Charges Filed ...... 11 Criminal Cases Filed ...... 10 Bad Check Restitution Cases Assigned ...... 52 Assets Recovered or Restitution Ordered by the Courts to be Paid Back to Victims ...... $2,310,160
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COMPUTER AND DIGITAL FORENSIC UNIT
The Computer and Digital Forensic Unit, more commonly known as Cyber Crimes, is comprised of:
Digital Forensic Examiners These investigators provide specialized investigative support to all divisions within IMPD. The examiners conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence on computers, cellular telephones, and all other digital storage devices. Currently, forensic examiners are specialized in either cellular telephone or computer disciplines. Eventually, however, all examiners will be cross-trained in both disciplines.
Internet Investigations Support These investigators provide investigative support to all divisions within the department through open- and closed-source data mining, preserving social media accounts, as well as constructing and obtaining search warrants to recover evidence from the internet and/or social media sites.
Communication Records Analyst This specialist obtains cell phone records, either directly by obtaining a warrant, or through an assigned case agent who is analyzing data, identifying relevant cellular phone towers, and mapping those towers for investigative and court purposes.
Internet Crimes Against Children Detectives with this unit are responsible for conducting in-depth investigations regarding the production and distribution of child pornography. They also conduct investigations involving peer-to-peer computer sharing programs and are proficient in the use of various social media platforms. These cases are filed in both state and federal courts.
The Computer and Digital Forensic Unit generated the following activity in 2017:
Forensic Examination Requests ...... 658 Computer Examinations Conducted ...... 64 Hard Drive Examinations Conducted ...... 84 Mobile Digital Storage Device Exams ...... 535 Internet Crimes Against Children Cases ... 226 Children Saved from Sexual Abuse/ ...... Exploitation ...... 124
ARSON SECTION
The Arson Section is responsible for investigating all suspicious fires, serious fire injuries, and fire fatalities occurring in the Indianapolis Fire Department’s service district. The section is comprised of six teams, each consisting of one firefighter from the Indianapolis Fire Department and one police officer from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Each firefighter and police officer is cross-trained in law enforcement and fire investigations. Teams work together to determine fire origin and cause, then prosecute those accused of committing the crime of arson. The Arson Section has two accelerant-detecting canines assigned to police handlers for use at the scene of fire investigations.
Arson Investigations ...... 148 Canine Calls for Service ...... 48 Accidental Fire Investigations ...... 105 Canine Alerts ...... 23 Vehicle Fire Investigations ...... 89 Firefighter Injuries ...... 90 Cases Assigned ...... 578 Fire-Related Deaths ...... 11 Cases Unfounded ...... 140 Total Fire Dollar Loss ...... $19,671,150 Detective Arrests ...... 46 - Fire Investigations Dollar Loss ...... $9,901,050 Percentage Cleared ...... 31.1% - Arson Fire Dollar Loss ...... $3,063,200 ...... - Accidental Fire Dollar Loss ...... $6,706,900
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Covert Investigations Branch
The Covert Investigations Branch oversees the following sections: Forfeiture Investigations, Electronic Surveillance, Criminal Interdiction, Gang Investigations, Metro Drug Task Force, Prescription Fraud, Human Trafficking, and the Liaison Section, which is a collection of liaison units that allow IMPD to maintain close working relationships with a number of federal and regional agencies and task forces.
Human DEA Metro Drug Criminal FBI-Safe Activity Trafficking Liaison Task Force Interdiction Streets TOTALS
Total Arrests 306 139 148 629 101 1,323
Search Warrants 70 19 109 538 60 796
Vehicles Seized 0 34 30 16 19 99
Firearms Seized 4 250 84 48 82 468
Money Seized $15,533 $4,450,000 $1,049,421 $6,219,146 $211,253 $ 11,945,353
Cocaine Seized 9.14 133,986 16,818.75 11,699.95 395 162,908.84 - Total Grams
Heroin Seized 2.26 52,087 3,794.39 75.98 1,213 57,172.63 - Total Grams Methamphetamine 3.87 100,469 38,394.72 12,350 33,304 184,521.59 Seized - Total Grams
Marijuana Seized 41.48 1,465,117 496,763.99 10,471 34,860 2,007,253.47 - Total Grams
CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION
The Criminal Interdiction Section consists of ten detectives, two sergeants, one lieutenant, and ten highly trained narcotic detection canines. Criminal Interdiction detectives are tasked with interdicting criminal activity through a variety of investigative techniques. Emphasis is placed on identifying and apprehending criminals involved in the illegal drug trade, confiscating illegal weapons, and interfering with currency smuggling.
The goal of detectives is to intercept the contraband during transit and before it makes it to the street. Detectives focus on suspect vehicles in neighborhoods, as well as major thoroughfares and interstates. Detectives conduct interdiction activities that focus on the transportation of illegal narcotics and seizure of monies that are the proceeds of those sales. Detectives conduct investigations at local parcel facilities, small freight companies, local bus stations, hotels and motels, truck stops, railways, and self-storage facilities.
The Criminal Interdiction Section has implemented the Indianapolis Hotel Interdiction and Truck Stops (IHITS) initiative, which partnered IMPD with the DEA to allow detectives to focus on narcotic activity associated with individuals utilizing local hotels and truck stops to distribute illegal narcotics.
Detectives working the IHITS initiative also created positive working relationships with hotel owners and provided classroom training to assist employees in identifying suspected criminal activity. The Criminal Interdiction Section is also tasked with providing assistance to officers or agents at the local, state, and federal level. Investigators within the section also provide specialized interdiction training to
other law enforcement agencies, both locally and throughout the United States.
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METROPOLITAN DRUG TASK FORCE
The Metropolitan Drug Task Force (MDTF) is a multi-jurisdictional task force comprised of investigators from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Carmel Police Department, Lawrence Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and Plainfield Police Department. An analyst from the Indiana National Guard Intelligence Office and an agent from the Department of Homeland Security/ICE office are also assigned to this task force.
The MDTF works closely with numerous federal agencies on joint investigations, including the DEA, ATF, FBI, U.S. Postal Service, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Department of Homeland Security. The efforts of individual law enforcement agencies are greatly enhanced by a cooperative task force approach to gathering and disseminating information, conducting investigations, and pursuing prosecution of drug trafficking organizations.
The mission of the MDTF is to target, investigate, and prosecute individuals who organize, direct, finance or participate in high-level, illegal drug trafficking enterprises. The task force also promotes a coordinated drug enforcement effect throughout the Central Indiana area.
The Task Force makes full use of financial investigative techniques in order to identify and convict high-level drug traffickers and seize assets and profits derived from their drug trafficking activities.
Total Arrests ...... 148 Narcotic Evidence Seized ...... Grams Search Warrants Served ...... 109 - Cocaine ...... 16,818.75 Firearms Seized ...... 84 - Heroin ...... 3,794.39 Vehicles Seized ...... 30 - Marijuana ...... 496,763.99 Money Seized ...... $1,049,421 - Methamphetamine ...... 38,394.72
FORFEITURE INVESTIGATIONS SECTION
The Forfeiture Investigations Section specializes in locating and seizing money and property that are proceeds of criminal activity. This unit assists other units in the Criminal Investigations Division by enhancing the results of complex major investigations and seizing assets of suspects in order to deter and reduce criminal activity.
The Forfeiture Investigations Section also works with narcotics investigators and uniform officers to improve the results of their criminal investigations. The section is also responsible for furthering criminal investigations and presenting cases in which to pursue state civil forfeiture actions against criminals.
Once assets are seized, the section is responsible for overseeing the property and ensuring the appropriate disposition of money, financial instruments, automobiles, and personal property, according to state statute or court order.
Personnel also assisted with cases that were better suited for filing under federal forfeiture statutes. Part of that process requires IMPD to share proceeds of the seizures with the appropriate federal agencies and track the progress of federal forfeiture action and receipt of federal forfeiture sharing requests.
Number of Cases Assigned ...... 763 Number of Vehicles Seized ...... 339 Total Asset Forfeiture Funds Received ...... $1,361,487 State Forfeiture Funds Received ...... $776,003 Federal Forfeiture Funds Received ...... $585,484
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Covert Investigations Branch
DEA LIAISON UNIT
The DEA Liaison Unit initiated four major Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations: Operation Fat Ivan Operation Northern Exposure Operation Big League Operation Bad Hombre*
*Operation Bad Hombre alone targeted four separate Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs).
The DEA Liaison Unit also assisted other federal agencies with two additional OCDETF cases:
Operation Glass House Operation Justice League
Following is statistical information for the DEA Liaison Unit in 2017:
Drug Trafficking Organizations Dismantled ...... 5 Total Number Arrests ...... 139 Search Warrants Obtained and Served ...... 19 Total Number of Firearms Seized ...... 250 Total Weight of Narcotics Seized ...... 360 Kilograms United States Currency Seized ...... $4,500,000 Total Value of Non-Currency Assets Seized ...... $1,100,000
DEA CENTRAL INDIANA DRUG TASK FORCE
The DEA Central Indiana Drug Task Force (CIDTF) consists of one DEA group supervisor, four DEA special agents, one DEA Intelligence Analyst, and seven deputized state and local task force officers (TFOs), five of whom are IMPD officers.
The Task Force also consists of an agent from the Indiana Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Intelligence Division who assists with the identification, disruption, and dismantlement of money laundering organizations (MLOs).
The CIDTF targets all major domestic and international drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) who traffic controlled substances and supply narcotics, such as methamphetamine and heroin, which are currently the largest threats that Indianapolis-Marion County and the Southern District of Indiana are facing. The CIDTF works closely with state and local counterparts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations from the ground up.
The CIDTF utilizes a full range of investigative techniques, including those involved in traditional drug enforcement, sophisticated pen registers, and Title III wire intercepts, all combined in an effort to identify, disrupt and dismantle DTOs operating in and around the Indianapolis-Marion County area.
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FBI / SAFE STREETS TASK FORCE
The FBI/Safe Streets Task Force is a joint law enforcement effort combining detectives from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and special agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). IMPD detectives are deputized by the United States Marshals Service and have both state and federal arrest powers.
The FBI/Safe Streets Task Force is responsible for investigating the following: bank robberies; criminal gang organizations; narcotics trafficking organizations; illegal firearms trafficking; crimes against children; human trafficking; forced prostitution; major theft; violent fugitive apprehensions; Eurasian organized crime; and Asian organized crime. This unit utilizes both federal and state statutes to prosecute these criminals. The FBI/Safe Streets Task Force focuses on the most violent offenders and organizations in Indianapolis.
In 2017, the FBI/Safe Streets Task Force focused on three violent gang and drug organizations: 2G- Northwest District Operation Justice League; Sinoloa Cartel-Operation Glass House II; and Grundy Drug Trafficking Organization - Operation Electric Avenue, which is suspected in numerous homicides. During the course of these investigations, wiretaps and other sophisticated investigative techniques were used. As a result of these 2017 investigations, all three groups were disrupted and dismantled, with the leaders being arrested on federal charges.
Total Arrests ...... 101 Money Seized ...... $211,253 - State ...... 52 - Federal ...... 49 Narcotic Evidence Seized ...... Grams Search Warrants Served ...... 60 - Heroin ...... 1,213 Vehicles Seized ...... 19 - Methamphetamine ...... 33,304 Firearms Seized ...... 82 - Cocaine ...... 395
PRESCRIPTION FRAUD UNIT
The Prescription Fraud Unit identifies, targets, and investigates persons who divert pharmaceutical drugs. This includes, but is not limited to, nurses, doctors, and pharmacists who are involved in the illicit dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
This unit also provides education to law enforcement officers, pharmacy students and medical and pharmaceutical professionals regarding current trends in prescription fraud. The unit also assists other local, state, and federal agencies charged with investigating registrants, pharmacies, and medical facilities. Detectives cover on-call responsibilities on a rotating weekly basis.
PRESCRIPTION FRAUD UNIT ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2017 Activity JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTALS Assigned Cases 21 22 33 27 14 19 23 16 9 8 11 6 209 Cleared by Arrest 6 6 2 6 0 5 2 2 3 2 3 1 38 Exceptionally Cleared 9 10 15 11 12 10 21 11 4 2 6 4 115 Warrants Obtained 6 5 8 11 1 4 1 2 2 6 2 1 49 Total Arrests 12 11 10 17 1 9 2 4 5 8 5 2 86 Estimated Number of Pills 893 1,934 7,565 491 28 2,600 1,245 3,524 603 624 696 524 20,727
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CRIMINAL GANG SECTION
The mission of the Criminal Gang Section is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal gang organizations operating in Indianapolis and to identify and investigate gang members utilizing a variety of investigative techniques.
The Criminal Gang Section conducts joint partnership investigations with local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as dual investigations with IMPD branches, including Homicide, Robbery, Sex Crimes and Child Abuse. Investigators respond to situations when requested by uniform officers.
Investigators maintain close working relationships with school districts and community groups in order to gather and share gang information and intelligence. Gang Section personnel are also responsible for following up on complaints phoned in to the Gang Hotline.
The Criminal Gang Section spent the majority of 2017 partnering with the FBI/Safe Streets Gang Task Force on three separate Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations:
Operation Glass House II Operation Justice League Operation Electric Avenue
Investigations targeted these three violent, narcotics-related criminal organizations, which resulted in the following: over 40 individuals arrested for federal and state crimes; recovery of large quantities of narcotics, including methamphetamine and heroin; recovery of over 100 firearms; and the seizure of over $150,000 in U.S. currency to be submitted for forfeiture.
Total Arrests ...... 69 Firearms Seized ...... 138 Search Warrants ...... 63
IMPD / ATF ACHILLES TASK FORCE
The IMPD/ATF Achilles Task Force is a joint law enforcement effort combining detectives from the IMPD Criminal Investigations Division and special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The Achilles Task Force currently consists of one ATF group supervisor, six ATF special agents, seven full-time IMPD task force officers, one full-time task force officer from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), four part-time task force officers from the Indiana State Police (ISP), and one part-time task force officer from the Lawrence Police Department.
The Achilles Task Force focuses its investigations on: persons and/or organizations violating federal firearms and narcotics laws; armed drug traffickers; interstate and intrastate firearms traffickers; and those who are prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms.
The Achilles Task Force is also responsible for the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), which is a digital ballistics information system for matching guns and shell casings throughout the country. The primary goal of this task force is a reduction in the number of violent gun crimes.
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UNITED STATES MARSHALS TASK FORCE
The primary mission of the U.S. Marshals Task Force is to investigate and safely arrest, as part of joint law enforcement operation, persons who have active state and federal arrest warrants, with an emphasis on homicide suspects. The intent of this joint effort is to investigate and apprehend local, state and federal fugitives, thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.
The Task Force is comprised of two IMPD supervisors, two IMPD detectives, one part-time IMPD officer, and seven officers from other law enforcement agencies in surrounding counties.
The U.S. Marshals Task Force works closely with the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit, Homicide Section, Robbery Branch, Sex Offense Section, and District Flex Teams, as well as federal law enforcement agencies. The Task Force has a national presence, which allows investigators to locate suspects who are wanted in Indianapolis and apprehend them anywhere in the country.
Total Arrests ...... 480 Federal Search Warrants ...... 22 Consent Searches ...... 36 State Search Warrants ...... 222 Arrests for Murder/Attempted Murder ...... 88
HUMAN TRAFFICKING SECTION
The Vice/Human Trafficking Section concentrates on enforcement and prosecution of crimes involving prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, human trafficking, illegal gambling, alcohol violations, public indecency, and city ordinance violations. Human trafficking cases result from prostitution arrests, complaints received by non-governmental agencies, and from other law enforcement agencies.
This section is comprised of six detectives and two supervisors. Cases are investigated based upon self- initiated activity, Crime Stoppers tips, and neighborhood complaints from citizens.
The Human Trafficking Section works in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and United States Attorney General. The section is an active member of the Indiana Protection Against Abused and Trafficked Humans (IPATH).
Total Arrests ...... 306 Evidence Seizures ...... Grams - Federal Arrests ...... 8 - Marijuana ...... 41.18 - State Arrests ...... 250 - Heroin ...... 2.2558 - Warrant Arrests ...... 48 - Methamphetamine ...... 3.8696 Search Warrants ...... 70 - Cocaine ...... 9.14 Consent Searches ...... 21 Firearms Seized ...... 4 Cases Presented to Asst. U.S. Attorney ...... 4 Money Forfeited ...... $15,533 Human Trafficking Investigations ...... 23 Human Trafficking Victims ...... 29 Human Trafficking Arrests ...... 18 Massage Parlor Investigations ...... 7
NATIONAL If you know of or suspect someone who is involved in human trafficking, HUMAN please call the national hotline for confidential help and information TRAFFICKING at 1-888-373-7888 / TTY 711 / Text 233733. For more information, HOTLINE please visit their website at: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/.
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UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department participates in the federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which is administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Part One Crimes include the following Property Crimes and Crimes of Violence:
Criminal Homicide Burglary Forcible Rape Larceny / Theft Robbery Motor Vehicle Theft Aggravated Assault Arson
All crime information first undergoes a thorough review and verification process conducted by the IMPD Uniform Crime Reporting Unit. Once it has been finalized, this information is sent to the FBI UCR Program on a monthly basis.
The FBI compiles this information from law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and publishes the data annually in the Crime in the United States report.
For more information on Uniform Crime Reporting, visit the FBI’s website at https://ucr.fbi.gov.
TEN-YEAR CRIME TREND – PART 1 CRIMES
PROPERTY CRIMES AND CRIMES OF VIOLENCE
60,000 58,922
58,000 57,198 57,248 56,600 56,028 56,000 55,402
53,819 54,000 52,801 52,433
52,000 50,315
50,000
48,000
46,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
Criminal Homicide, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is murder and non-negligent manslaughter: the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. The classification of this offense, as for all other Crime Index offenses, is based solely on police investigation as opposed to the determination of a court, medical examiner, coroner, jury, or other judicial body. Not included in the count for this offense classification are deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or accident; justifiable homicides; and attempts to murder or assaults to murder, which are scored as aggravated assaults.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 129 0.15 84 65.12% 90
2014 136 0.16 91 66.91% 89
2015 148 0.17 80 54.05% 96
2016 148 0.17 75 50.68% 72
2017 156 0.18 70 44.87% 70
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
156 160 148 148 136 140 129
120
96 100 90 91 89 84 80 75 80 72 70 70
60
40
20
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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FORCIBLE RAPE
Forcible Rape, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Assaults or attempts to commit rape by force or threat of force are also included; however, statutory rape (without force) and other sex offenses are excluded.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 656 0.75 373 56.86% 171
2014 573 0.66 251 43.80% 111
2015 677 0.78 257 37.96% 92
2016 684 0.79 335 48.98% 95
2017 668 0.77 404 60.48% 91
FORCIBLE RAPE ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
688 677 684 700 656
573 600
500 404 373 400 335
300 251 257
171 200 111 92 95 91 100
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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ROBBERY
Robbery, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force, or threat of force or violence and/or putting the victim in fear.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 3,800 4.36 1,116 29.37% 868
2014 3,808 4.37 839 22.03% 779
2015 3,802 4.37 795 20.91% 766
2016 4,007 4.60 1,063 26.53% 850
2017 3,505 4.03 935 26.68% 749
ROBBERY ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
4,500 4,007 3,800 3,808 3,802 4,000 3,505 3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500 1,116 1,063 935 868 839 779 850 1,000 795 766 749
500
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Aggravated Assault, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assaults are included when a weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 5,894 6.77 3,453 58.59% 2,218
2014 6,251 7.18 2,379 38.06% 1,970
2015 6,497 7.46 2,651 40.80% 1,991
2016 7,099 8.15 3,351 47.20% 2,088
2017 7,307 8.39 3428 46.91% 2,194
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
8,000 7,307 7,099 7,000 6,497 6,251 5,894 6,000
5,000
4,000 3,453 3,351 3,428
2,651 3,000 2,379 2,218 2,194 1,970 1,991 2,088 2,000
1,000
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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BURGLARY
Burglary, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as burglary. Burglary in this program is categorized into three sub-classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 13,445 15.44 1,454 10.81% 1,023
2014 12,125 13.92 667 5.50% 715
2015 11,085 12.73 727 6.56% 682
2016 10,232 11.75 724 7.08% 557
2017 8,951 10.28 618 6.90% 478
BURGLARY ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
13,445 14,000 12,125 12,000 11,085 10,232
10,000 8,951
8,000
6,000
4,000
1,454 1,023 724 2,000 715 727 618 667 682 557 478
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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LARCENY – THEFT
Larceny – Theft, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. It includes crimes such as purse-snatching, pocket-picking, shoplifting, thefts from motor vehicles, thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories, bicycle thefts, etc., in which no use of force, violence, or fraud occurs. In the UCR Program, this crime category does not include embezzlement, con games, forgery, or worthless checks. Motor vehicle theft is excluded from this category, as it is a separate Crime Index offense.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 26,156 30.04 5,039 19.27% 4,374
2014 24,090 27.66 3,271 13.58% 3,409
2015 25,301 29.06 3,406 13.46% 3,319
2016 26,335 30.24 3,557 13.51% 3,195
2017 24,569 28.21 3,177 12.93% 2,869
LARCENY - THEFT ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
30,000 26,156 26,335 25,301 24,090 24,569 25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000 5,039 3,406 4,374 3,271 3,557 3,177 5,000 3,409 3,319 3,195 2,869
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Motor Vehicle Theft, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. This offense category includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, etc. The definition excludes the taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by those persons having lawful access.
NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 5,005 5.75 747 14.93% 598
2014 5,179 5.95 533 10.29% 566
2015 4,991 5.73 595 11.92% 575
2016 5,063 5.81 819 16.18% 713
2017 4,903 5.63 706 14.40% 574
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
6,000 5,179 5,063 5,005 4,991 4,903 5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
819 747 713 706 1,000 598 533 566 595 575 574
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
*Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit
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ARSON
Arson, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arson. Fires of suspicious or unknown origins are excluded.
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NUMBER OF RATE PER 1000 CASES PERCENT NUMBER OF YEAR OFFENSES POPULATION CLEARED CLEARED ARRESTS
2013 317 0.36 76 23.97% 48
2014 271 0.31 25 9.23% 18
2015 300 0.34 29 9.67% 22
2016 251 0.29 29 11.55% 16
2017 256 0.29 31 12.11% 17
ARSON ― FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
350 317 300 300 271 251 256 250
200
150
76 100 48 29 31 50 25 29 18 22 16 17
0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Offenses Cases Cleared Arrests
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REPORTED PART 1 CRIME COMPARISON BY DISTRICT
NORTH EAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHWEST DOWNTOWN TOTAL* CRIME DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT
Criminal Homicide 38 50 24 19 22 3 156
Percentage 24.36% 32.05% 15.38% 12.18% 14.10% 1.92% 99.99%*
Forcible Rape 120 185 134 106 94 29 668
Percentage 17.96% 27.69% 20.06% 15.87% 14.07% 4.34% 99.99%*
Robbery 715 1,062 447 495 648 138 3,505
Percentage 20.40% 30.30% 12.75% 14.12% 18.49% 3.94% 100%*
Aggravated Assault 1,454 2,093 1,218 1,212 1,080 250 7,307
Percentage 19.90% 28.64% 16.67% 16.59% 14.78% 3.42% 100%*
Simple Assault 1,708 2,713 1,707 1,767 1,427 659 9,981
Percentage 17.11% 27.18% 17.10% 17.70% 14.30% 6.60% 99.99%*
Residence Burglary 1,575 2,249 1,289 1,189 1,218 75 7,595
Percentage 20.74% 29.61% 16.97% 15.66% 16.04% 0.99% 100.01%*
Business Burglary 204 463 239 212 175 63 1356
Percentage 15.04% 34.14% 17.63% 15.63% 12.91% 4.65% 100%*
Larceny 5,988 5,185 4,537 3,775 3,500 1,584 24,569
Percentage 24.37% 21.10% 18.47% 15.36% 14.25% 6.45% 100%*
Vehicle Theft 761 1,141 1,025 1,153 678 145 4,903
Percentage 15.52% 23.27% 20.91% 23.52% 13.83% 2.96% 100.01%*
Arson 41 75 45 48 47 0 256
Percentage 16.02% 29.30% 17.58% 18.75% 18.36% 0.00% 100.01%*
TOTAL* 12,604 15,216 10,665 9,976 8,889 2,946 60,296
Percentage of District Totals 20.90% 25.24% 17.69% 16.55% 14.74% 4.89% 100.01%*
Data Provided by IMPD Uniform Crime Report Unit *Percentage totals may not total 100% due to rounding
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DISTRICT CRIME COMPARISON BY THE HOUR
TIME OF DAY NORTH EAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHWEST DOWNTOWN TIME PERIOD DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT TOTALS 0000 – 0059 518 721 604 478 345 122 2,788
0100 – 0159 325 492 327 314 240 112 1,810 0200 – 0259 277 356 265 258 173 120 1,449 0300 – 0359 260 346 240 212 189 103 1,350 0400 – 0459 195 293 222 180 154 48 1,092 0500 – 0559 165 252 185 153 144 49 948 AM 0600 – 0659 239 355 220 221 202 55 1,292 0700 – 0759 359 438 326 286 269 75 1,753 0800 – 0859 451 547 407 335 368 115 2,223 0900 – 0959 493 602 395 379 371 95 2,335 1000 – 1059 514 669 412 416 384 122 2,517 1100 – 1159 529 673 477 397 419 121 2,616 1200 – 1259 675 817 568 515 386 134 3,095 1300 – 1359 639 734 510 485 426 130 2,924 1400 – 1459 652 785 484 507 451 144 3,023 1500 – 1559 707 730 533 548 487 157 3,162 1600 – 1659 744 760 556 558 509 167 3,294 1700 – 1759 740 776 580 624 504 173 3,397
PM 1800 – 1859 819 816 567 570 520 167 3,459 1900 – 1959 730 757 474 499 443 150 3,053 2000 – 2059 647 775 500 526 474 139 3,061 2100 – 2159 665 767 562 458 439 151 3,042 2200 – 2259 533 744 576 471 455 138 2,917 2300 – 2359 491 696 463 376 349 127 2,502 Unknown† 238 316 213 210 190 32 1,199
DISTRICT TOTALS ► 12605 15,217 10,666 9,976 8,891 2,946 60,301
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FIVE-YEAR ARREST SUMMARY
ADULT JUVENILE OFFENSE 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Murder / Non-Negligent Homicide 90 75 79 63 58 10 11 12 3 12 Manslaughter by Negligence 2 6 8 9 3 1 0 0 0 1 Forcible Rape 73 49 45 50 66 10 7 7 6 25 Robbery 358 387 342 416 623 121 114 154 139 126 Aggravated Assault 1,547 1,471 1,453 1,273 2,027 228 154 93 75 167 Burglary 532 358 392 343 400 205 174 153 75 76 Motor Vehicle Theft 346 345 381 508 460 158 140 119 98 114 Larceny - Theft 4,089 3,770 3,203 3,231 2,518 980 689 483 433 351
Includes Simple Assaults Other Assaults and Resisting Arrest 4,445 3,826 3,730 3,438 2,893 1,513 1,108 765 492 411 Arson 21 16 12 13 8 18 2 5 2 9 Forgery / Counterfeiting 190 121 110 107 135 5 2 0 3 1 Fraud / Con Games 185 259 303 250 433 11 19 10 11 14 Embezzlement 116 91 112 126 209 3 3 4 0 3 Stolen Property 1 127 176 214 62 1 19 27 27 10 Vandalism / Trespass 266 204 206 274 169 199 85 75 81 45 Illegal Weapons 678 517 678 952 745 74 82 66 104 55 Prostitution / Commercial Vice 637 395 332 231 232 4 2 2 1 0
Sex Offenses Except Rape and Prostitution 327 117 85 84 54 57 28 29 30 24 Illegal Narcotics 3,867 2,540 2,668 3,440 4,922 390 279 148 169 168 Illegal Gambling 70 5 1 3 5 0 0 2 0 0 Family / Children Offenses 102 77 69 78 48 2 4 5 5 1 Driving While Intoxicated 1,862 1,563 1,789 2,224 2,201 10 11 6 11 7 Liquor Laws 202 100 72 58 16 67 47 23 22 3 Drunkenness 3,200 1,561 1,248 1,252 911 18 19 5 8 7 Disorderly Conduct 1,193 459 401 440 833 507 202 110 68 78 Vagrancy 2 95 20 21 31 1 0 00 0 2
All Others (Except Traffic) 14,096 15,034 21,367 19,268 18,333 636 557 723 617 490
Curfew ► 27 14 2 7 0 JUVENILE-ONLY CRIMES Runaway ► 869 405 223 49 0
TOTAL ARRESTS 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ADULT 38,504 32,883 39,417 38,367 38,466 JUVENILE 6,125 4,177 3,251 2,536 2,202
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OFFICERS ASSAULTED
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
One-Officer Detective or TYPE OF ACTIVITY Two- Special Other Officer Vehicle Assignment Vehicle Alone Assisted Alone Assisted Alone Assisted
Responding to Disturbance Calls 5 40 154 0 0 6 7
Burglary in Progress or Pursuit of Suspect 0 2 7 0 0 0 0
Robbery in Progress or Pursuit of Suspect 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Attempting Other Arrests 0 18 75 0 1 4 16
Civil Disorder / Riot / Mass Disobedience 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Custody and Handling of Prisoners 2 5 45 1 3 3 61
Investigating Suspicious Persons 5 9 37 0 0 1 8
Ambush – No Warning 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Mentally Deranged Person 0 7 30 0 0 3 11
Traffic Pursuits and Stops 1 7 36 0 0 1 2
All Other 1 2 17 1 1 23 102
TOTAL ASSAULTS 14 90 403 2 7 41 207
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-TIME OF OFFICER ASSAULT- 102 100 93 93 84 80 80 73 66
60 52 40 40 31 28 23 20
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OFFICERS ASSAULTED
TYPE OF WEAPON TYPE OF ACTIVITY Knife / Other Other Hands, Firearm Cutting Dangerous Fists, Instrument Weapon Feet, Etc. Responding to Disturbance Calls 0 2 11 199
Burglary in Progress or Pursuit of Suspect 0 0 2 7
Robbery in Progress or Pursuit of Suspect 0 0 0 1
Attempting Other Arrests 3 0 5 106
Civil Disorder / Riot / Mass Disobedience 0 0 0 1
Custody and Handling of Prisoners 0 0 2 118
Investigating Suspicious Persons 0 1 7 52
Ambush – No Warning 2 0 0 0
Mentally Deranged Person 1 1 9 40
Traffic Pursuits and Stops 2 0 15 30
All Other 4 3 33 107
TOTAL ASSAULTS 12 7 84 661
Number With Personal Injury 3 0 14 138
OFFICERS ASSAULTED – FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
2017 609 155
2016 506 165
2015 533 138
2014 501 148
2013 580 172
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
NO INJURY OFFICER INJURED
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