Tag: Indiana agencies: Page 22

Patrol

Ind. Bill On Resisting Police Moves Forward

An Indiana bill laying out when citizens can use force against law enforcement officers has reached Gov. Mitch Daniels' desk, after it passing the Senate late Friday.

March 11, 2012

Patrol

Indiana C.O. Killed By Hit-and-Run Driver

Lake County (Ind.) Sheriff's deputies are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed corrections deputy Britney Muex while she was jogging with three colleagues.

March 6, 2012

Patrol

Ind. Bill Could Bring Open Season on Cops

The Indiana House passed a bill allowing residents to use force against officers who illegally enter their homes over the objections of a retired captain who said it could bring deadly consequences for officers.

March 4, 2012

Special Units

Indianapolis Cop Surrenders After 4-Hour Park Standoff

A distraught Indianapolis police officer toting Valentine's Day gifts kept a SWAT team at bay for more than four hours Tuesday at a Northside park before surrendering.

February 14, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Handcuffed Cruiser Thief Radioed for Help To Escape

A 22-year-old Indiana man who stole a police cruiser took the vehicle on a joyride and radioed dispatchers to ask how to get out of the handcuffs. Police later recovered the squad in a detention pond.

January 11, 2012

Patrol

Ind. Cop Shot Responding To Help Call

A Waterloo (Ind.) Police officer was shot in the face, while responding to help a couple whose car was stuck in a ditch. The suspect was later shot by additional responding officers.

December 14, 2011

Patrol

Video: Suspect Fatally Shot After Knife Attack on Cop

Lafayette (Ind.) Police have released dash-cam footage showing the fatal shooting of a suspect who stabbed an officer in the face with a large knife. The shooting happened Oct. 19 after a nearly four-mile chase.

November 17, 2011

Patrol

Video: Ind. K-9 Handler Accidentally Shoots Dog

A Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office K-9 handler accidentally shot his dog after a probation violator released three pit bulls that attacked the dog while the officers were serving a warrant.

November 9, 2011

Training

Indiana State Police Use Social Media to Recruit Troopers

The state police has been using Facebook and Twitter to give a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous training that state police candidates must go through before they're sworn in.

October 17, 2011

Training

Indianapolis Police Hiring Plan Would Maintain Current Staffing Level

The funding for the class, which would be the first in two years, has gained approval from a City Council committee. The Indianapolis Metro PD could hire 20 recruits to maintain its current staffing level of 1,632 officers.

October 13, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Ind. Deputy Fell Asleep at Wheel, Wrecked Cruiser

Deputy Brad Deckard, 28, was traveling west about 4:08 a.m. when he lost control of his 2007 Ford Explorer and struck a ditch, an embankment, and utility pole. His patrol vehicle came to rest on the driver's side and then caught fire.

October 6, 2011

Patrol

Ind. Teen Turns Self In With Cuffs, After Escaping From Squad

Zachary A. Keilman walked into Lowell Post and told Sgt. Alan Jamerson he believed he was wanted on a warrant. He then showed the sergeant his wrists, which each had a handcuff and a cut chain attached to them.

October 2, 2011