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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is inviting the public to help shape its strategic plan.

IMPD has hired Taylor Advising, an Indianapolis-based consultant, to develop a long-term strategic plan that will shape the department’s goals for the next five years. 

The public’s input “is crucial in shaping IMPD’s future direction,” according to an email sent by Taylor Advising.

Indy residents can provide feedback in one of two ways: by taking an anonymous survey or in person at one of seven upcoming listening sessions.

The survey, which should take about 20-25 minutes to complete, will collect feedback on how IMPD can best serve people in the city. The information will be compiled to establish community priorities, trends and strategic recommendations. Information from the survey will not be used to identify individuals.

In-person listening sessions

The listening sessions will be led by a team from Taylor Advising, without IMPD representatives. Those interested in attending a session can register at the Eventbrite links below.

• Brightwood Community Center, 4062 E. 34th St., 6-7:30 p.m. May 28 (RSVP)
• John Boner Community Center, 2236 E. 10th St., 6-7:30 p.m. June 2 (RSVP)
• Hawthorne Community Center, 2440 W. Ohio St., 6-7:30 p.m. June 5 (RSVP)
• Indianapolis Public Library’s central branch, in the Riley Reading Room, 40 E. Saint Clair St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (RSVP) and 4:30-6 p.m. (RSVP) June 9
• Southeast Community Services, 901 Shelby St., 6-7:30 p.m. June 11 (RSVP)
• International District Community Center, 3540 Commercial Dr., 6-7:30 p.m. June 16 (RSVP)

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Emily Hopkins is a Mirror Indy reporter focused on data and accountability. You can reach them on phone or Signal at 317-790-5268 or by email at emily.hopkins@mirrorindy.org. Follow them on most social media @indyemapolis or on Bluesky @emilyhopkins.bsky.social.

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IMPD wants your feedback for its strategic plan

by Emily Hopkins, Mirror Indy
May 22, 2025

<h1>IMPD wants your feedback for its strategic plan</h1> <p class="byline">by Emily Hopkins, Mirror Indy <br />May 22, 2025</p> <p>The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is inviting the public to help shape its strategic plan.</p> <p>IMPD has hired <a href="https://www.tayloradvising.com/">Taylor Advising</a>, an Indianapolis-based consultant, to develop <a href="https://www.indy.gov/activity/impd-strategic-plan">a long-term strategic plan</a> that will shape the department’s goals for the next five years.&nbsp;</p> <p>The public’s input “is crucial in shaping IMPD’s future direction,” according to an email sent by Taylor Advising.</p> <p>Indy residents can provide feedback in one of two ways: by taking an <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IMPD-Community-Input">anonymous survey</a> or in person at one of seven upcoming listening sessions.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IMPD-Community-Input">survey</a>, which should take about 20-25 minutes to complete, will collect feedback on how IMPD can best serve people in the city. The information will be compiled to establish community priorities, trends and strategic recommendations. Information from the survey will not be used to identify individuals.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-person-listening-sessions">In-person listening sessions</h2> <p>The listening sessions will be led by a team from Taylor Advising, without IMPD representatives. Those interested in attending a session can register at the Eventbrite links below.</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Brightwood Community Center, 4062 E. 34th St., 6-7:30 p.m. May 28 (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impd-strategic-planning-north-listening-session-with-taylor-advising-tickets-1359556232289?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a>)</li> <li>John Boner Community Center, 2236 E. 10th St., 6-7:30 p.m. June 2 (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impd-strategic-planning-east-listening-session-with-taylor-advising-tickets-1360876310679?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a>)</li> <li>Hawthorne Community Center, 2440 W. Ohio St., 6-7:30 p.m. June 5 (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impd-strategic-planning-southwest-listening-session-with-taylor-advising-tickets-1360498901839?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a>)</li> <li>Indianapolis Public Library’s central branch, in the Riley Reading Room, 40 E. 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