crime prevention

INDIANAPOLIS — With a set of clippers and conversations, teenagers are learning how to overcome daily struggles. “We talk about real stuff in real life,” said Calvin Washington. While the fresh cut is nice, the teenagers say it’s the talks that matter. “I’ve learned every action doesn’t call for a reaction. I’ve learned that when […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is adding six new public safety camera trailers. The trailers will be placed around the city and in locations that are not possible with permanent installations. Each one can stream video in real time back to the Incident Analysis Center (IAC). “We want to [stop] crime from happening. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Foundation announced 31 recipients of the first round of funding from the Elevation Grant Program. The Elevation Grant Program, announced in March, aims to reduce crime across the city. The grant program will invest $45 million in neighborhoods over the next three years. That money will […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A pastor in Indianapolis dedicating his time to finding ways to curb the violence in the city said although it hurts to see the violence continue, we can’t give up on efforts to prevent it. “When we see acts of violence and we see people resort to using weapons to resolve conflict. It […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The fight against violent crime is something the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition has been advocating for over 20 years. Now, the city of Indianapolis is getting on board with the group’s methods. The city recently announced it will be investing $45 million in grassroots organizations over the next three years. The coalition is one group that says […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett introduced a proposed $400 million fiscal package for 2022 with a large portion focusing on crime reduction initiatives during Monday evening’s City-County Council meeting. Hogsett said the package aims to meet the moment and “create a transformative change with investments.” There are no proposed tax increases for the proposals. Crime prevention […]

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A third generation Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer, who followed in his dad and granddad’s footsteps as a homicide detective has created a new non-profit foundation…