Overview
- IMPD unveiled a roadmap informed by roughly 2,200 resident responses across Marion County and about 1,200 employee surveys conducted with Taylor Advising.
- Only about half of surveyed residents said they trust the department, and fewer view it as accountable or transparent.
- Officers reported morale and wellness concerns: just 26% see policing as respected locally, 54% say negative public perception affects daily work, and only 56% feel comfortable seeking mental health support.
- Perceptions of safety diverge by time, with about 70% feeling safe during the day versus 42% at night, while the department reports a 29% drop in murders and nonfatal shootings since 2022.
- IMPD used $237,000 in leftover 2024 funds to hire Taylor Advising, leaders are discussing funding and facility upgrades with city offices, and they aim to finalize the plan by early 2026.