City of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Public Records

• Are police logs public information?
  Police logs are generally considered public information, and you can access them through your local police department's website or by visiting the department in person. Many police departments provide online crime maps and logs that detail recent calls for service, incidents, and arrests. However, the availability and extent of this information can vary by jurisdiction. For specific details, it is advisable to check your local police department's official website or contact them directly. You can find more information on public records and access to police logs at your state or local government website.

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• Where can I find information about arrests and incarcerations?
  You can find arrest and incarceration information through various government resources. For Indianapolis, the Marion County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool that includes information on current inmates and released offenders. You can access this information on their official website. Additionally, the Indiana Department of Correction offers a statewide inmate search that can be useful for finding incarceration details. For crime mapping and arrest logs, you can visit the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's website.

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• Where can I find a copy of a police record?
  To obtain a copy of a police record, you should contact the police department that generated the report. Many police departments, including the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, offer online services for requesting incident reports. You can visit their official website for more information on how to request these records. For Indianapolis, you can find the relevant information by searching for "Incident Reports - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department" on their official site.

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• Where can I find my address if someone was murdered in my house?
  To find out if a murder occurred at your address, you can start by searching local news archives. Many newspapers have online databases where you can search by address or keywords related to the incident. Additionally, you can check public records for past owners of the property through your local county assessor's office or recorder's office. Once you have the names of previous owners, you can search for news articles or reports associated with them. If online resources are insufficient, consider visiting your local library to access archived newspapers and periodicals that may contain relevant information. For more detailed records, you may also contact local law enforcement or the county clerk's office.

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• Where can I find out why the State Police only allow limited criminal history searches, while other governmental agencies provide background checks in different forms?
  A limited criminal history search conducted by the State Police typically includes only felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests, which differs from the more comprehensive background checks offered by other governmental agencies. For a broader range of information, such as driving records, marriage licenses, judgments, and liens, individuals should consult the specific departments responsible for those records. For more details on the limitations of the criminal history search and the types of information available, you can visit the Indiana State Police website at https://www.in.gov/isp/.

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• City of Indianapolis Municipal Codes:
  City ordinances governing cities, villages, parishes and jurisdictions below state level.
• Indianapolis Crime Maps:
  Mapping of Indianapolis street locations of criminal reported activity from local law enforcement agencies.
• Latest Obituaries in Indianapolis Indiana:
  Published recent deaths, name, date and age.
• Indianapolis Public Schools:
  Local area K-12 location and parent information.

• Violent Crime:
  7,819
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  178
• Rape:
  527
• Robbery:
  1,275
• Aggravated Assault:
  5,839
• Property Crime:
  29,714
• Burglary:
  4,613
• Larceny Theft:
  18,456
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  6,645
• Arson:
  206

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  829,718
• White resident population recorded
  514,444
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  226,671
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  2,653
• Asian resident population recorded
  17,299
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  391
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  77,780
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  44,976
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  23,284