public safety

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD wants the public to know that downtown Indianapolis is still a safe place to be following a deadly stabbing Thursday night. “If in fact that you do have a disagreement, talk it out, it’s called conflict resolution,” IMPD downtown district Commander Phil Burton said. “We don’t want anyone to report to any […]

INDIANAPOLIS — There is a program aiming to build the next generation of leaders in Marion County. The 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Fellowship is offered to teens through the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, and applications are now open. The fellowship allows teens to learn and examine policies and existing programs in place “to reduce youth […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair tragedy on Aug. 13, 2011, was a game-changer when it comes to public safety, especially at large outdoor events that have to take into account severe weather. Seven people died and more than 40 were injured 10 years ago when high winds toppled rigging and sent the roof of […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Families receiving rent assistance in Indianapolis could face eviction for the actions of people living in their apartments who are not on the lease. WRTV Investigations learned that two men, one who died and another was wounded in the shooting at Beechwood Gardens Apartments on Monday in the 2900 block of Priscilla Avenue, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A five-year-old girl shot and wounded in her home. A woman shot and killed near a playground. A man found shot and critically injured in a park. These shootings happened in Indianapolis on Wednesday and add to the growing list of violent and sometimes random acts plaguing the Circle City. If you happened […]

The abandoned and half-way burned down house at 2310 S. Harlan Street is still standing. That's the opposite of what neighbors want to see of the dilapidated house, which has become a home to squatters and unwelcome activity.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor will lead residents on a public safety walk Wednesday afternoon on the far east side.

An Indianapolis mother is looking for answers after she said she wasn't able to get through right away when she called 911 after her son was shot.

The NYPD's move to add x-ray vehicles to its counterterrorism efforts has shaken up critics and civil rights groups over possible negative health effects from the military-style devices.

Indianapolis has experienced several violent home invasions in the last few weeks. These crimes have shocked the community and made many fearful. IMPD Chief Rick Hite stopped by to give the community tips on how to prevent home invasions.

IMPD made changes in leadership, with a new chief and a new public safety director following the David Bisard case. The department also made changes to recognize alcohol issues involving officers, and strengthening punishments for those who drink and drive. Chief Rick Hite says he wants changes in how quickly officers accused of serious wrongdoing […]

A rap video shoot at John Marshall High School has resulted in the arrest of a man, the confiscation of two guns, and dozens of people being questioned about their role in the making of the video. Ezelle Triplett, did in fact have a permit for his handgun, but was charged with possession of a […]