INDIANAPOLIS — On July 8, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Bryan Roach announced command staff changes focused on leveraging the experience of IMPD leaders to ensure continuity in investigations and operations.
Craig McCartt, a 24-year veteran of the IMPD and recent graduate of the FBI National Academy, has been appointed Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Jerry Leary has been appointed Commander of East District. Since joining what was then IPD in 1995, Leary has remained dedicated to building connections with Indianapolis neighborhoods, serving in roles ranging from patrol officer, to district shift supervisor, as a district crime specialist, and most recently as the Day Shift Captain on East District. Commander Leary brings to the role a strong background in training and will be a resource for East District officers, having also served in such roles as Training Academy Instructor and Recruit Training Section Supervisor.
Karen Arnett, who has served on the IMPD for more than three decades, will move to East District as the new Day Shift Captain. Arnett most recently served as Night Watch Captain, previously serving as Commander of both Downtown and Northwest districts, as well as in the Homicide Branch working to build stronger relationships with the community.
