IHA also continues to hear other problems, including unpaid bills by a contractor.
Tag: public safety
Posted inGovernment
Downtown safety programs are close to getting long-term funding
The fund will direct money to downtown cleaning and safety initiatives.
Posted inHealth
Youth homicides from gun violence drop in 2024 in Indianapolis
Far fewer Indianapolis children were killed by guns in 2024 than the previous year, dropping from a record high of 44 to 17. Overall shootings involving kids, though, were up 7%.
Posted inGovernment
New poll: Most Indiana residents want legal marijuana
Bull State University’s Hoosier Survey revealed Indiana residents’ top three policy priorities headed into the new year: school safety, public safety and health care.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Neighbors thought Rhodius Park mural was missing one blast from the past
Artists Rafael Caro and Erica Parker designed a mural filled with familiar features at Rhodius Park.
Posted inDocumenters
Indy youth leaders talk violence prevention with regional experts
Violence prevention experts from Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota visited Indianapolis to exchange ideas about maintaining peaceful communities.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Need help with car seats? Wayne Township Fire Department can help
Schedule an appointment Oct. 29 to make sure your car seat is properly installed.
Posted inDocumenters
Councilors approved the 2025 budget, but not without concerns
The $1.6 billion budget was approved with many highlighting concerns over urban forests and other issues.
Posted inGovernment
Council works with police to curb street takeover events
Street takeovers are organized vehicle “flash mobs” where people take control of roadways with spinning cars, motorcycles and usually a crowd of onlookers.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Wayne Township to hold Public Safety Day Aug. 10
Enjoy free food, games and interactive public safety demonstrations.