Strong relationships between communities and police departments form the foundation of public safety. In Indianapolis, we have the opportunity to rebuild trust and ensure that every neighborhood feels heard, respected, and protected.
Efforts must focus on transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to a safer, more united future. Through community engagement programs, neighborhood patrol partnerships, and ongoing dialogues, we can reimagine what true public safety looks like — built on mutual respect and accountability.
At Future of Indy, we believe in creating more incentives to place police officers in the communities they grew up in and where they were raised. Officers who live and work within the same neighborhoods they serve bring a level of understanding, cultural connection, and personal investment that cannot be replicated through outside assignments. By prioritizing community-based policing, we can foster a public safety model rooted in trust, familiarity, and a shared vision for progress.