Indianapolis Police Department

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The Indianapolis Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

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The Indianapolis Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Indianapolis Police Department had an authorized strength of 1,200 personnel and previously served a population of approximately 795,458.

Fallen Heroes

58 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Indianapolis Police Department.

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Photo of John E. McKinney
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Mar 28th, 1912
Photo of Arthur F. Barrows
Indianapolis Police Department
Electrocution (Accidental)
Sun, Jun 4th, 1911
Photo of Joseph Krupp
Officer
Joseph Krupp
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Apr 19th, 1910
Photo of Edward J. Petticord
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Oct 2nd, 1906
Photo of Charles Joshua Russell
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sun, Sep 30th, 1906
Photo of William Edward Dolby
Indianapolis Police Department
Electrocution (Accidental)
Sat, Jul 14th, 1906
Photo of Benjamin Tobias Thornton
Indianapolis Police Department
Duty-Related Illness
Mon, Jun 18th, 1900
Photo of Charles A. Ware
Officer
Charles A. Ware
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Wed, Apr 28th, 1897
Photo of John L. Watterson
Merchant Policeman
John L. Watterson
Indianapolis Police Department
Stabbing (Intentional)
Sat, Dec 23rd, 1893
Photo of Hugh Burns
Officer
Hugh Burns
Indianapolis Police Department
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Aug 28th, 1882