INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Randal Taylor recently announced his retirement from the position of Chief of Police as of December 31, 2023. After 36 years in law enforcement, 30 of them in Indianapolis, and the last four years as IMPD Chief of Police, he has chosen to step back and pass the torch to new leadership.
In a statement, he noted the IMPD had implemented important changes in order to build trust and foster positive relationships with the community. During his tenure, body-worn cameras became a standard, and a majority of officers are equipped with the technology. In addition, critical incident videos which are shared openly on social media and with the community.
Implicit bias training, de-escalation training, mental health first aide and the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) program have became integral components of officer training under his watch.
He also noted that collaborations with civilians, such as the Use of Force Board and General Orders Boards, have allowed the department to take positive steps to examine policies and incidents. Town halls are held in every police district, and informal “Coffee with a Cop” events are also held in order to maintain lines of communication with officers.
Chief Taylor noted that law enforcement efforts have been bringing positive results. Criminal homicides are down by 18%, non-fatal shootings down by 7%, and robberies continue to decline.
Taylor said that he plans to continue to stay on the IMPD to serve this community in other meaningful ways.
