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INDY FOP ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR STATE POLICE LEADER Police Group endorses Superintendent Doug Carter’s Call for Overhaul of Criminal Justice System-Indianapolis- On Thursday evening 10/5/2023, the collective membership of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police issued a Unanimous Vote of support for Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter in his call for a complete review and overhaul of the Marion County Criminal Justice system.Superintendent Carter recently raised strong objections to the capital city’s revolving door of Criminal Justice following the low bond and subsequent release of a suspect who was allegedly responsible for a triple fatality crash resulting in three (3) counts of resisting law enforcement causing death.It should be noted this release also came after a Judge rejected a request from the prosecution for a higher than normal bond.This latest outcome follows a long list of disturbing instances of judicial and prosecutorial actions that have failed to balance the safety of the public with the rights of the accused.“No one is saying bond should not be available for offenders, but common sense intervention that also takes into account victims, their families and the overall safety of the community must be returned to Court procedures and policies,” said FOP President Rick Snyder.“The professional law enforcement officers of Indianapolis and agencies throughout Marion County have been highlighting the deficiencies in our broken system for over 3 years now. Our state leaders cannot shrug off the deliberate indifference of local officials and their failure to act.”This vote speaks on behalf of over 3,000 rank-and-file police officers from IMPD, Beech Grove, Speedway, Cumberland, State Police, School Police Officers of all 9 townships and other law enforcement entities throughout Marion County.Officers within Indianapolis are hopeful assertive steps will be taken to revive the overall criminal justice system throughout Indiana and pull the State’s Capital City back from the brink.FOP President Rick Snyder emphasized:“Superintendent Carter made clear, Indy’s revolving door ‘is not working’ and if corrective actions do not occur ‘we’re going to lose a civilized society.’We could not agree more and call on state and local leaders to Close the Door.”STATEMENT FROM FOP ON IMPD OFFICERS CHARGED October 3, 2023“The charges alleged against two IMPD Officers are a classic example of a 20/20 hindsight case which is expressly prohibited by U.S. Supreme Court precedent.Instead, this invites people to pass judgement on what was learned after the incident rather than what the officers knew at the time.Anytime Officers are required to use force to defend their lives against a perception of a deadly threat, it is a tragedy for everyone involved (including the officers and their families).The facts and circumstances involved in this matter will be fully evaluated in a Court of Law.We look forward to learning what information was presented to the Grand Jury and what was not.It should be noted that the Marion Prosecutor is under no obligation to present (any) evidence to the grand jury regarding the officers’ defenses.Meaning, this is a half baked case that will undoubtedly have a chilling effect on Officers within Indianapolis as it works it’s way through the Marion County Criminal Justice system.No Officer should have to second guess their actions in the split second they are trying to defend their lives.Nor should they be left wondering what the ramifications will be from politically motivated officials.If Officers hesitate in the moment, many more Officers stand the chance of being critically injured or worse.Instead, fair evaluations after the fact shall only include what was known to the officers at the time and whether they reasonably believed a threat existed.Prosecutor Mears has publicly stated this case is about ‘reasonableness.’Such analysis requires the full context of why they were there, what the actions of the subject were and why the officers reacted the way they did.While the outcome was unfortunate, it does not make it criminal and we are confident a jury will see that the actions of the officers were reasonable.In the meantime, our professional police organization congratulates Prosecutor Ryan Mears for being the top recruiter for police agencies OUTSIDE of Marion County as Indy Officers head for the exits.Unfortunately, it is the residents and visitors of Indianapolis who will continue to suffer as crime goes up and officer staffing goes down.”Former Fox59 News Anchor Fanchon Stiner is equipping the next generation of young girls everywhere to be strong and courageous leaders. Fanchon founded Grit & Grace Nation in 2021 to equip all young ladies (middle school and high school) with courage and the essential tools to be successful in life and leadership.
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INDY FOP STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED IMPD BUDGET9/13/2023“Tonight, the 2024 Budget for the IMPD will be heard by the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee of the Indianapolis City County Council.Our collective membership of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police fully supports the Budget as proposed by Mayor Joe Hogsett.We are grateful for the due diligence of the Committee members in their review and consideration process.We thank Chief of Police Randy Taylor, Assistant Chief Chris Bailey and the entire Command Staff for their work to address the vital staffing, equipment and labor needs of the workforce.Undoubtedly, many challenges remain for our community and the police services needed for the coming years ahead.
We believe this budget moves the discussions forward to take the significant steps needed next year to best position the Police Department for a solutions based approach in 2024 and beyond.”-Rick Snyder, PresidentINDY FOPHealth Insurance Information Questions: benefits@indy.gov
Health Clinics for IMPD Health Plan Questions: send an email to member@marathon-health.comSpecial Olympics of Indiana - Plane Pull INDY FOP OPPOSES MAYOR’S UNLAWFUL AND UNENFORCEABLE GUN CONTROL MEASURES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2023
FOP President Suggests Mayor Could Lead By Example and End Concealed Carry and Use of Rifles by his Protection Team
INDIANAPOLIS – TODAY 06/14/2023, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #86 issued a written statement opposing unlawful and unenforceable Gun Control measures. The FOP President suggests Indy Mayor could lead by example and terminate the use of Rifles and Concealed Carry by his Protection Team:
SEE STATEMENT FROM INDY FOP ON GUN CONTROL PROPOSALS:
“Mayor Joe Hogsett has outlined steps he is (now) taking to address crime and violence in the Capital City.
Several are long overdue such as swift accountability for violent offenders criminally using guns plus efforts to retain and recruit officers to uphold existing laws. We applaud these legal and reasonable items.
However, the Mayor also announced other steps he plans to take regarding new restrictions that are outside the laws of the State of Indiana.
Unfortunately, it gives the appearance of a last-minute political ploy as we enter the summer months leading up to the municipal elections.
It also follows the Mayor’s stunning silence over the past 4 years while our law enforcement professionals consistently pointed to solutions and called upon the Mayor for backup.
Instead, it became clear politicians in charge and propagandists would rather have the problem than have the solution.
Indy law enforcement officers were left to seek solutions on their own regarding:
* closing the revolving door;
* standardizing charitable bail organizations;
* clarifying so-called bail reforms with the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court;
* seeking real time information for officers on prohibited possessors;
* achieving stronger standards for electronic monitoring throughout Indiana…
Every step of the way, we implored the Mayor to Act and Speak Out…he chose to stand silent.
In fact, he opposed establishing a nonpartisan panel to review Criminal Justice Outcomes in Marion County. He called such a concept “ludicrous” and tragically that was nearly 900 lives ago.
Yet now he wants to enact significant Gun Control measures which appear to be predicated on the Permitless Carry Law enacted just last year.
The FOP opposed that proposal, but the people of Indiana spoke through their elected representatives.
Mr. Hogsett cannot get around the outcomes. Record breaking levels of death and destruction began long before July 1, 2022.
In fact, the multi-year record shattering pace coincides with the implementation of failed low bond policies plus sweetheart plea deals for repeat offenders which began 3 1/2 years ago in January 2020.
Mr. Hogsett’s problems begin and conclude on his end of Market Street and the trail of destruction leads back to the Marion County Prosecutor and Court System.
The Mayor missed his opportunity for change by standing silent as violence surged and offenders ran free while the Prosecutor looked the other way (especially for crimes involving guns).
From the FedEx Massacre, to an Officer shot in the throat, to other victims of repeat offenders out on sweet heart plea deals…the Prosecutor failed to act and the Mayor failed to speak out.
Now the Capital City of Indiana is left to pick up the pieces.
Leadership is needed now, not more failed experiments that serve to only distract from past outcomes.
Instead of pointing to the Statehouse, Mayor Hogsett should point to the Courthouse where the revolving door of criminal justice spins faster; lubricated by the crude act of putting politics over people.
Now his proposals go further than laws prior to the move to Permitless Carry (for example eliminating “concealed carry” which has been lawful for at least the past 40 years in Indianapolis).
It is apparent, the Mayor is playing to his party’s base via constant polling and checking political winds instead of leading and solving problems.
If the Mayor truly believes such steps make people safer, he should lead by example on his own proposals.
Mayor Joe Hogsett could immediately suspend any concealed carry and use of semi-automatic rifles by his tax payer funded armed security.
We call on the Mayor to put his safety where he proposes the public should put there’s in this Era of Surging Criminal Violence.
Nonetheless, the Mayor admits his proposals are incongruent with existing Indiana State Law.
His “If only…” approach suggests that back-to-back years of record-breaking violence under his watch would be different under these proposed provisions.
This proposal also defies equal protection under the law by intentionally invoking a disparate impact on the Rights of anyone residing, working, doing business, visiting, or traveling in and through the Capital City of Indiana.
Such actions make this part of his proposal troublesome in both form and substance.
Our law enforcement professionals cannot support creating unenforceable and inconsistent local ordinances that conflict with existing state law and are designed to initiate court intervention to do an end run around the State Legislative process.
Victims already face inconsistent outcomes in Marion County due to the failed social experiments that created the local Revolving Door of Criminal Justice.
Indianapolis now has a Prosecutor that refuses to enforce existing laws and a Mayor who is proposing laws that cannot be enforced.
Perhaps we are witnessing two sides of the same coin.
Residents and officers are left stuck in a crisis of confusion, surging violence and increasing victimization.
These proposals inherently inject politics into policing and create disparate treatment to residents, business owners and visitors who would not be treated the same under the law in the State’s Capital City versus the other 91 counties.
Yet we are sworn to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the State of Indiana — not the Mayor’s wish lists.
Perhaps the Mayor knows this and that is why he did not consult the FOP or inform the rank and file on the specifics of this part of his proposal.
However, the Mayor did call for No Bond Pretrial Detention, stiffer penalties, and truth in sentencing for those accused of certain crimes with guns.
The Mayor also acknowledged the deadly impact of Criminal Organizations (i.e. Organized Criminal Gangs) within Indianapolis.
All of this is compounded by the failed Revolving Door of Criminal Justice in Marion County (as articulated by the Mayor in seeking involvement from the Federal Prosecutor versus the local Prosecutor).
Therefore, we call upon the Mayor to join the collective efforts that are already underway in the Indiana Legislature to address these same steps in State Law.
If Mayor Hogsett does not like the current laws within Indiana, he should work through the proscribed state legislative process to change them with the consent of the governed.
Rick Snyder,
President
Indy FOP
INDY FOP STATEMENT ON WEEKEND VIOLENCE 5/8/23 This past weekend, Indianapolis experienced one of the most violent weekends (so far this year).
Our capital city suffered at least 11 people shot, 5 people stabbed with 5 people killed (FRI-SUN).
That's a person shot or stabbed every 4.5 hours and person killed every 14 hours (on average).
Unfortunately, none of our community partners foresee this violent pace slowing through the summer.
From Castleton Mall, to Broad Ripple, to the Fountain Square/Garfield Park neighborhoods and to points in between and beyond: people were shot, stabbed, and killed.
Indy is in Crisis.
For years now, our police professionals have raised red flags about this surging violence.
Politicians in Charge shrugged it off.
Something or someone must change.
Our city must start holding violent offenders accountable, by first closing the revolving door of criminal justice.
Residents and Police Officers are stuck in the middle of this violence, yet we do not see our mayor, councilors, prosecutor, judges, or so-called violence interrupters on these scenes.
Instead we see grieving mothers, families shattered and lives destroyed.
Where are our Elected and Appointed leaders??
Journalists must begin to consistently ask the tough questions of the City and County Officials on behalf of the people.
Evil flourishes when good women and men do nothing.
Indy Can't Wait.
STATEMENT FROM INDY FOP PRESIDENT ON OFFICERS SHOT 4/20/2023"Today we are reminded once again, what is put to risk each time the women and men of law enforcement put on their badge and step forward to stand the line on behalf of the communities they serve.
We are collectively grateful that both of these officers are expected to recover from non-life threatening injuries.Yet that is only part of the story...Think of the courage it takes to boldly stand the line that separates good from evil at a time when:* On average an Officer is shot in the line of duty every 25 hours in our nation
* On average an Officers dies in the line of duty every 52 hours
* Approximately 165 Officers are assaulted daily
* On average an Officer is exposed to a life altering tragic Critical Incident every other month
Often, our politicians in charge are quick to blame the instruments used and leverage political agendas such as talking about "Gun" violence.
Yet our residents and officers are left stuck in the middle of "human" violence often committed by repeat offenders with no value for the sanctity of life.
These are matters of the human heart and we must get back to basics in addressing it.
Therefore, we call on our community to pray for police and find ways to love your neighbor.
Solutions will come from neighbors loving neighbors, not from politicians trying to score political points."
INDY FOP DOES NOT BELIEVE FACTS SUPPORT CRIMINAL CHARGES...FOP CALLS FOR CHANGE IN RESPONSE PROTOCOLS FOP President Calls on Chief to Cease Police Responses to Mental Health
Calls for Service - Calls on EMS and 'Peacekeepers' to be Used after Police
Officers Indicted"Yesterday, 4/13/2023, we learned of the public announcement of charges against (2) two IMPD Officers following the death of Herman Whitfield III.
First and foremost, any death is a tragedy and our prayers go out to the Whitfield family.
While this tragic outcome rightly requires diligent review, we do not believe the facts of this incident support criminal charges against the responding officers.
These IMPD Officers were dispatched and sent to this residence following the call for assistance from family members.
The person involved was a large 39-year-old male behaving unpredictably.
The officers proactively requested emergency medical services while the officers attempted to deescalate and secure the situation with trained procedures and an electronic control device so that medical care could safely be provided.
We look forward to learning exactly what information was known to the officers at the time, what information was provided to 911 dispatchers by the caller(s), including what was relayed to officers.
Additionally, we welcome a complete review of what information was provided to the Grand Jury by the Marion County Prosecutor (and just as importantly what information was not provided by the Prosecutor).
Now that charges have been filed, we will defer to the Justice process as relates to the specifics of this matter.
However, given the nature of the lengthy review process and the facts surrounding this outcome, we call upon the IMPD Chief of Police to take the following steps:
* Immediately Order that all calls for assistance with anyone suffering a mental health crisis (including self-harm) be referred to Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) and Fire services (IFD) for an immediate medical response;
* Immediately cease any law enforcement response for mental health runs, mental health disturbances, mental health crisis or mental health delirium unless a known crime or articulated threat of a crime has taken place.
Significantly, none of these changes require a change in funding, but do require a change to response protocols and dispatch procedures.
Upon arrival, Emergency Medical Services can always request assistance once they become aware of a crime that has occurred or are criminally threatened with injury or violence from the patient.
As an additional interim step: any concerns regarding non-peaceful incidents should be directed to the Indianapolis Peacekeepers through the Office of Public Health and Safety.
When any crime or threatened crime occurs toward these Peacekeepers, a call for assistance from Police Personnel should be sought.
Finally, if any law enforcement officers are sent to assist IEMS and/or Peacekeepers on a Mental Health incident, and although officers are trained on approved procedures, a police supervisor should be dispatched and sent to assess the scene and provide any additional direction for officers in real-time.
We believe these proactive steps can mitigate the exposure of potential injuries to any persons involved as well as mitigate criminal and civil liability to officers, the city and the tax payers of Indianapolis.
This will also allow for a community-based approach to the ongoing and surging mental health crisis faced by our capital city.
Again, we call upon the IMPD Chief of Police to take these actions immediately."
STATEMENT FROM INDY FOP PRESIDENT ON LATEST VIOLENCE3/8/23Last night (3/7/2023) Another Person was shot and killed, this time outside of Howe High School.
While the investigation continues, this incident is in a long line of surging violence that is spreading throughout Indianapolis.
In just the past five (5) days, nearly twenty (20) people have been shot and homicides have been reported in Irvington, Downtown outside of Lucas Oil Stadium with an alleged offender running into the Convention Center, and now outside of Howe High School.While politicians talk about “Gun Violence” they are lax to discuss “Criminal Violence” and provide data on outcomes related to crimes involving the use of firearms.This week, the Washington DC Police Chief called for the need to “keep bad guys with guns in jail, because when they’re in jail, they can’t be in the community shooting people.”The FOP calls on Indianapolis political leaders (Mayor, Council, Prosecutor) to state whether they agree with the DC Chief of Police or not and why or why not.Additionally, we call on the Indianapolis Chief of Police to do the same.Time is short as Violence surges.Residents and Officers are stuck in the middle of this violence and they deserve to know where their elected and appointed leaders stand on this issue.RECENT RADIO INTERVIEW(recorded 3/1/23)Indy FOP talks with WIBC about ripple effects of the outer of Chicago's Mayor as a result of Public Safety Priorities.FOP calls on Indy Mayor to start calling out Soft on Crime Prosecutions that embolden Repeat Violent OffendersMESSAGE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF INDIANAPOLIS FOP 2/13/23
We are aware of media reports of the IMPD Chief’s statement regarding a Settlement by the City announced 2/10/23.
Our FOP had looked forward to this case going to trial and we were confident that a jury would have concurred that Officer Mercer acted appropriately.
As one media report noted in his published statement: “Chief Randal Taylor also said he believes Officer De’Joure Mercer ‘was lawfully defending himself’ during the fatal encounter.”
Also as noted by the Chief, both the internal investigation and the Grand Jury investigation exonerated Officer Mercer.
Although we are mindful of the city’s need to assess the inherent risks of jury verdicts, some cases just need to go to trial to obtain a judgment that acknowledges the risks to the life of an Officer.
We believe the decision to settle in this particular case sets an impractical precedent for police officers, the IMPD, the City of Indianapolis, and ultimately taxpayers.
No one should profit from threatening the safety of the public and endangering the lives of Officers.
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STATEMENT FROM INDY FOP ON PROSECUTOR
ELECTION RESULTS 11/9/2022
"Our collective membership respects the voice of the voters of Marion County.
They have spoken and now we will see the outcomes moving forward.
Our rank and file officers and their families have made clear what we see over the horizon.
200+ Homicides annually have become the norm in Indianapolis and violence continues to spread to the surrounding communities as the result of a Revolving Door of Criminal Justice.
Unfortunately, we do not see many improvements without a change in direction to close the door on repeat violent offenders.
Your Officers are going nowhere and will continue to stand the line in the protection of residents and visitors in the neighborhoods we serve.
We will continue to provide voice for the victims.
We pray our system will provide accountability for offenders and justice for the familes.
May God be with our Capital City."
Stay Tuned to the End for Additional InformationINDY POLICE TO HOLD A CONFIDENCE VOTE INDIANAPOLIS – THURSDAY 08/04/2022, the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #86 announced tonight the FOP membership has directed a Vote of Confidence be convened regarding the Marion County Prosecutor and the Marion County Court System.This move comes on the heels of the murder of a Central Indiana police officer. The suspect arrested has a lengthy criminal history as a habitual serious violent offender who had been previously convicted of shooting at police in Indianapolis, but was released following a lenient modified sentence from a Marion County Judge.This vote also follows several other incidents of failures to act by the Marion County Prosecutor in which several officers and civilians have been critically injured or killed.
Examples include an IMPD Officer who was shot in the throat allegedly by a serious violent offender who was released back onto the streets in violation of his parole and is alleged to have subsequently shot the officer. Additionally, thirteen (13) people shot with eight (8) civilians killed in the FedEx massacre in which it was later found the Prosecutor did not previously submit a filing on the murderer to the courts under the Officer Jake Laird Red Flag law.Indy FOP President, Rick Snyder, shared that rank-and-file members unanimously directed the FOP Executive Board to hold the vote during the month of August. It is anticipated the vote will take place by mid-month.The FOP membership is made up of officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Beech Grove, Speedway, Cumberland, Airport, Southport, IUPUI, University of Indianapolis, Butler, IPS and Township School Police and several other local departments and law enforcement agencies.FACTS MATTER: Indy FOP is shining the light on the failure in Marion County about prior case of shots fired at police (Watch Above)Indianapolis FOP Statement on Coroner Report Today, 7/20/22, public statements regarding the death of Mr. Herman Whitfield III reportedly indicate that the Marion County Coroner listed the manner of death as "homicide", occurring "in the setting of a law enforcement subdual."
First and foremost, the outcome of this incident is a tragedy for all involved and we extend condolences to the family of Mr. Whitfield.
We also recognize the emotional trauma for the officers involved who were called to the scene to intervene and assist during this matter.
We await a full and fair review of the facts surrounding this evolving investigation based on the facts known by those involved at the time of the incident, including the officers on the scene.
Meanwhile, it is important to remember a determination of homicide does not mean the actions of the officers were criminal in nature.
In fact, of the five legal manner of death options available to the coroner, it is often the term chosen to describe a death occurring in a struggle with another.
To date, there is no allegation of criminal culpability and it's apparent several contributing factors were involved. Yet the outcome remains tragic nonetheless.
Our professional police officers remain focused on providing service and protection for all in Indianapolis as this matter remains under review.
Indy FOP Endorses Cyndi Carrasco for Prosecutor STATEMENT ON VIOLENT WEEKEND FROM INDY FOP 4/25/2022
Once again, Indiana’s Capital City experienced one of the most violent weekends to date this calendar year.
Multiple people were shot, stabbed and killed. These are human lives impacted, not stats to be tabulated.
Indianapolis residents and officers are stuck in the middle of this violence.
Our Indy FOP is greatly troubled by the lack of visibility by any elected or appointed leaders in response to these tragedies.
Indy’s Mayor, Prosecutor, Council President must legitimately engage on these issues (in real-time).
Simply talking about root causes means nothing to those in the middle of the violence, those losing their lives and the families that are being destroyed right now.
Leaders must act and outline their plan to intervene and triage this situation now.
Intervention and Prevention efforts must both happen together in real-time.
We need Actions Over Words. Victims deserve better…Officers and Detectives risking their lives in the neighborhoods deserve better…Indiana’s Capital City deserves better.
Rick Snyder, President
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Second Alleged Robbery Suspect Mistakenly Released by Prosecutor without Bond. Officers had to risk their lives to take him back into custody
Indiana’s Capital City is still Outpacing Chicago in Homicides per capita, Violence is Spreading + Repeat Violent Offenders out Revolving Door
All while 37,000+ Cases still Await Trial
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INDY FOP STATEMENT ON LOW BOND RELEASE OF SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED COP KILLING
August 9, 2021
Our Police Officers and their families are horrified to learn of the details regarding the inexplicable (98%) reduction in bond and subsequent release of another suspected violent offender.
Last week, our FOP held a press conference calling for Local and State Action regarding the pattern of bond reductions and releases of other suspected violent offenders who were subsequently arrested for crimes of murder.
We have now learned the Marion Courts were in the process (during the press conference) of lowering the bond of a separate suspect who had been arrested and charged with Attempt Murder of a Police Officer in June.
As a result, another suspected violent offender has been put back on the streets of Indy’s neighborhoods as the Revolving Door of Criminal Justice continues to spin in Marion County.
We call upon the Marion County Prosecutor to immediately share any objections they made on the record with the Court regarding this hearing and to outline the steps they took to notify the IMPD Chief’s Office and the involved officers of this decision by the Court.
We will have much more to say in the coming days. INDY Deserves Better!
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40 days ago, Mayor Hogsett announced a plan to sprinkle millions of dollars into various groups and individuals as part of a Summer Violence 'Reduction' Proposal.
Our Indy FOP warned back then that many more would be shot, stabbed, and killed while waiting on the Indy Council to act.
Unfortunately, this has proven true. Since the Proposal: 189 more people have been shot or stabbed with 33 losing their lives.
That's a person shot or stabbed every 5 hours and a person killed every 30 hours while elected officials sat on their hands.
This once again shows:
Delays + Distractions = No Plan
As Indy is in 2/3 of the way through summer, the Mayor's administration has admitted their Summer Spending (if passed tonight) won't take effect until Winter at the end of this year.
Victims Deserve Better.
Therefore, we call on the Council to Amend the Proposal and immediately move on the 4 solutions Proposed by Policing Professionals:
1. Purchase and deploy a gunshot detection system;
2. Purchase and deploy movile and static license plate readers;
3. Staff the arrestee processing center 24 hours a day, particularly during the summer months;
4. Cease automatic low bonds for repeat convicted folons for all-new Level 6 felonies charged.
These 4 Actions provide technology to immediately interrupt this Crisis and help close the Revolving Door to Repeat Violent Offenders in Marion County.
Indy Can't Wait!
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MEDIA ROUNDUP With regards to threats against officers, several media outlets have reported on the situation.
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