Hogsett appointed Jasmin French and Chrystal Ratcliffe to 2-year terms.
“These community leaders will play an integral role in guiding transparent, effective policy for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department,” Hogsett said in a release to News 8. “I look forward to their thoughtful stewardship as we work to enhance trust and collaboration with law enforcement.”
The City-County Council passed Proposal 237 last year to give civilian appointments a majority on the board.
IMPD Police Chief Randal Taylor also announced appointments Friday. He appointed former IMPD Police Chief Bryan Roach and veteran IMPD Capt. David Robinson.
“These law enforcement professionals represent more than 50 combined years of service to the people of Indianapolis and have been integral in IMPD’s efforts to build community trust and develop police-neighborhood partnerships focused on reducing violence,” Taylor said in a release to News 8. “I am confident they will spend their time o
New Appointment To General Orders Board For IMPD Has History Of Racially-Charged Posts
Dr. Clyde Posley, a new appointment to the General Orders Board for IMPD, has an established history of publishing racially-charged posts and expressing anti-police sentiments on his social media, according to Indianapolis City-County Councilman Paul Annee (R).
The newly created General Orders Board is designed to adopt, interpret and amend policing policies for the IMPD.
Four of the board’s seven members will be civilians, but they must be residents of Marion County to qualify, and they cannot be currently or formerly employed as a police officer. Civilians must also undergo training, including participating in the Citizen’s Police Academy and ride-alongs.
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