Mental illness can affect anyone – and no one should be afraid to ask for help. Learn about Indianapolis’ efforts to erase the stigma around mental health and get involved with the “Campaign to Change Direction” @signsforchange #OneCity indystar.com/story/news/201…

Officer Fortney of IMPD East District, made some new friends today. At first one of the kids was unsure about him, but quickly warmed up and by the end, didn’t want him to leave. He handed out stickers and beanie babies to them. #YourPoliceYourCommunity #BuildingBridges

IMPD East District Late shift was welcomed by residents on Larnie Ln tonight. The kids enjoyed playing with the lights in the police car. Thanks to Recruit Officers Wells, Harris, Harvey and Powell. They all started their FTO phase this week

#packtheparks is back! Indy Parks🌲 is opening all parks and pools free to the public for this special day of #community #building get to #knowyourneighbors and hang out in the sweet breeze or the cool pools 6/30. #summertime #Indianapolis #parksandrec #freeevent #lifestyle

Thank you to the officers from IMPD for meeting with #youth from our summer program!

Commander Spurgeon, Sgt, Ricks and East district Community relations officers walked from 2605 E 25th St to 2259 N Ralston Ave. in the pouring rain for this walk. The thanks is appreciated!!

Unable to coax a baby kitten stuck underneath their car - this young couple drove to Station 1 around 4 PM today for help. Without hesitation these Feline Friendly FF “Detectives” sprang into action, found the lil guy stuck atop the fuel tank & promptly named him “Muffler”

Your protect your #WiFi with a password...shouldn’t you protect your car, house, and valuables by locking them up? Follow the #9PMRoutine and protect your stuff! #GoodNightIndy

Teach your kids to do the #9PMRoutine with you. It could even be made into a game. Perhaps who can lock the doors quicker! It will help to instill healthy/safe habits! #GoodNightIndy

Each month, our public safety walks with Mayor Joe Hogsett allow officers to strengthen their connections with the community, building relationships with neighbors in their new beats that help shape a more peaceful city.

Douglass Park backpack giveaway Saturday sponsored by Zach Adamson and Martindale Brightwood with Mayor Hogsett and East District Officers!

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If you’d like to speak with the Police in Marion County (Indianapolis) and it is not an emergency... you have the Option to contact us by calling 311 from your cellular phone. IF YOU HAVE AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY CALL 911.

For the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics, IMPD was able to raise over $4500 for the Special Olympics athletes in Indiana. Congratulations to our very own IMPD East District Officer Michael McWhorter for being the winner of the 1st ever District Challenge Award.

Here you will see a picture of a young officer that’s highly decorated, well respected among his peers, and dedicated to protecting and serving, K9 Obi. Also pictured is Officer Fortney, our East District Officer of the Year. 🐶🇺🇸#PoliceK9 #LikesChewToys #AwesomeCops #EASTBOUND

Join us for Cops and Waters (Coffee with a Cop) next Wednesday on 1/9 at Neidhammer Coffee-2102 E Washington St. No agendas or speeches, just conversation. Meet the officers that work the area. #EASTBOUND

Free to the Public... an Active Shooter Presentation is being presented by Officer Roman Williams-Ervin and Officer Stacy Riojas at St. Paul A.M.E. located at 1825 E. 25th St on Saturday, February 2nd at 9am. #EASTBOUND

If you apply to be a Sworn Police Officer with IMPD before February 1st, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an expedited part of the IMPD Hiring Process. Completing the first three components of the process in the same day. , That day will be Saturday, February 9th.

Will you answer the call? Will you raise your hand and take the oath? Do you have what it takes to serve the community? Patrol Officer, Detective, K9 Officer, etc. There are many jobs... which is the right one for you? #WeAreHiring #JoinIMPD #51K_ToStart #AnswerTheCall