Tag: Indiana agencies: Page 23

Training

Indiana Begins Hiring Process for Troopers

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, be between the ages of 21 and 40 when appointed a police employee, have vision correctable to 20/50, possess a driver's license, and have a high-school diploma or GED.

September 26, 2011

Patrol

Shirtless 'Samurai' Arrested on Indiana Interstate

A shirtless "samurai" told an Indiana police officer he was "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" prior to his arrest in the middle of a busy Indiana interstate while wielding a 35-inch sword.

September 5, 2011

Special Units

Illegal Immigrant and Suspected Gang Member Held In Indy Cop's Shooting

Indianapolis police have arrested a Mexican national and suspected gang member for their involvement in the drive-by shooting of an officer who was filling out paper work in his cruiser.

August 29, 2011

Patrol

Video: Indy Chief Declares War on Those Who Shot Cop

An outraged Indianapolis Metro Police Chief Paul Ciesielski told a local media outlet his department has "declared war" on the suspect(s) who shot an officer in a drive-by on Saturday.

August 28, 2011

Patrol

Six People Face Charges In Death of Ind. K-9 Cop

Six people are facing federal charges in connection with the shooting death of Terre Haute (Ind.) Police Officer Brent Long. Five of those people apparently lied to police about the whereabouts of shooter Shaun Seeley.

August 24, 2011

Special Units

Purdue Develops Graffiti Translator App for LE

The app analyzes the features in gang-graffiti images such as the colors and shapes of characters. The information is sent to a server and compared against a graffiti-image database. The matched results are sent back to the device where the user can then review the results and provide extra details to refine the analysis.

August 23, 2011

Technology

Indianapolis Beefs Up Surveillance for 2012 Super Bowl

In preparation for the 2012 Super Bowl, security officials will install at least a dozen surveillance cameras in downtown Indianapolis. The city currently has 68 cameras placed in key areas throughout the downtown area.

August 18, 2011

Patrol

Woman who Struck, Killed Ind. Cop Avoids Jail

An Indiana circuit court judge sentenced an Indianapolis woman who admitted to striking and killing a bicycling Greenfield officer to four years home detention. Sue Ann Vanderbeck has blamed the department for Officer William Phillips' death.

August 1, 2011

Patrol

Indiana K-9 Cop Represented 'Best in Society'

Terre Haute (Ind.) Police Officer Brent Long was remembered by his chief for "representing the best in society" ahead of today's memorial service for the fallen officer.

July 17, 2011

Patrol

Indianapolis Commander Apologizes for Revealing Bra Sizes of Female Officers

A supervisor with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department apologized to 13 female officers for revealing their bra sizes and measurements in an e-mail to 37 commanders.

July 10, 2011

Patrol

Indiana K-9 Cop Fatally Shot Serving Warrant

Officer Brent Long, a six-year veteran, was shot serving the warrant at an apartment. Long, who was also a member of SWAT, and his dog Shadow were involved in major drug busts in the past two years.

July 10, 2011

Patrol

An Unsung Lifesaver

Upon hearing of the circumstances surrounding his friend's death, Houze decided to do everything he could to ensure that his friend's death would not be in vain.

June 23, 2011