INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new plan to tackle crime in Indianapolis.
The plan was unveiled during the city’s first Stewardship Program Meeting on Tuesday and includes the creation of “Community Resource District Councils" that will consist of four council members that will cover the four districts across the city.
That focus of Tuesday’s meeting is the city’s high crime rate. Indianapolis had 164 murders in 2017 and 454 non-fatal shootings.
“Just by a few inches, quarter inches, it could have been murder,” said Tyrone Humphry, North District Community Council. “If you’re not aggravated – upset – you’re not paying attention.”
The councils’ primary goal will be to engage the community and link people to resources in their own neighborhoods.
“I’m not an IMPD officer, I’m not a professional law enforcement officer. I’m a community member,’ said Chris Staab, Northeast District Community Council. “I’ve been in the community for 30 years, so hopefully that gains me the respect from within my community.”
City leaders plan to hold “Stewardship Program Meetings” every month to address community issues.
February’s meeting will focus on gun initiatives.
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