FBI, Indiana troopers raid offices of Lake County sheriff
The FBI and Indiana State Police raided the offices of Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and seized boxes of documents Thursday, though the target of their investigation remained unclear.
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Authorities, schools on alert as Cincinnati awaits verdict
Authorities were on alert and school officials took precautions Thursday as jurors deliberated a second day in the Ohio murder trial of a white former police officer who said he feared for his life before fatally shooting an unarmed black man during a traffic stop last year.
Police level of force raised in Charleston shooting trial
Testimony in the trial of a white former Charleston, South Carolina, police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed black motorist is raising questions about how much force is justified.
Former police officer in murder trial: I feared for my life
A white former police officer in Cincinnati on trial for murder has taken the stand to tell jurors he feared for his life when he fatally shot an unarmed black motorist during a traffic stop in Ohio.
Madison County’s computers frozen by ransomware attack
A so-called ransomware attack has left police, fire and other government staff in a central Indiana county locked out of their computers.
Ex-police supervisor accused of stealing drugs pleads guilty
A former Columbus Police Department narcotics division supervisor accused of taking drugs from its evidence room has pleaded guilty to charges.
Greenfield police officer loses suit over discipline for profane texts
A Greenfield police officer has lost his federal lawsuit filed against the city after he was suspended for allegedly sending profane text messages that insulted and threatened his superior officers.
ISP officer loses whistleblower appeal
State workers alleging retaliation for whistleblower activities must first exhaust all administrative remedies before suing, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Wednesday, affirming a trial court ruling against a 27-year Indiana State Police officer.
Prosecutors balk at curbing eyewitness identifications
The Indiana Public Defender Council touts the proposed rule as helping to prevent wrongful convictions.
In-Box: Using police body cameras
Keffer Barnhart attorneys write that police departments should want to use body cameras, as they can serve as data gathering and quality control tools.
COA: Police lawfully entered home; battery conviction upheld
A Richmond man’s request to have his conviction for battery against two police officers overturned was denied Monday by a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals, which found that the officers had lawfully entered the man’s home because they suspected him of being armed and dangerous.
Indiana congressional candidate sues over arrest
An Indiana congressional candidate has sued a police officer who accused him of assault during a traffic stop last month.
Indiana police to discuss voter fraud probe no further
The prosecutor in Indiana's most populous county has asked State Police to release no additional information on its investigation into possible voter fraud in 56 of the state's counties.
Charges dropped against congressional candidate from Indiana
Charges have been dropped against a Libertarian congressional candidate from Indiana who was arrested in Louisville after an alleged struggle over his phone during a September traffic stop.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal over police stun gun use
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from police officers challenging new restrictions on their ability to use Tasers on people trying to resist arrest.
Neither Trump, Clinton exactly right about stop-and-frisk
Donald Trump says the police tactic known as stop-and-frisk led to a drop in murders in New York City, while Hillary Clinton says it has been ruled unconstitutional.
Criminal Justice Institute accepting funding applications
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is now accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
Notre Dame police want records secret, ESPN lawyer argues
Case pits arguments for strict statutory interpretation against a determination based on public policy.
Notre Dame police want records secret, ESPN lawyer argues
The University of Notre Dame Police Department should be subject to public records laws, an attorney for ESPN argued to the Indiana Supreme Court Tuesday, while lawyers for the NDPD urged the court not to consider the private university’s force a public agency.
ESPN to argue for Notre Dame records at Supreme Court
ESPN will continue its efforts Tuesday to obtain records regarding incidents involving student athletes from the University of Notre Dame Police Department. The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments Tuesday morning.