Study finds ‘lack of clarity’ on what drives gun violence in Indianapolis
Faith in Indiana...was instrumental in getting the city to partner with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform.
Indianapolis faith leaders respond to council vote to overhaul IMPD oversight board
“Man! I am so excited! That is a historic moment. This is a historic moment that we’re in right now,” said minister Nicole Barnes, the director of voter engagement for the group Faith In Indiana.
Faith leaders propose citizens help change Indianapolis police policies
Members of Faith in Indiana want citizens to oversee all policies within the Indianapolis Metro Police Department.
$600 extra unemployment benefits set to expire
Indiana families struggling to make ends meet amid the coronavirus pandemic could face new financial hurdles if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement to extend enhanced unemployment benefits.
Curfew in effect; city to update IMPD ‘use of force’ policy; 4 officers reassigned
Hours before a Friday night curfew began across Marion County, Mayor Joe Hogsett on Friday afternoon called for the modernization of the city police’s “use of force” policy. This comes after [...]
Indy faith leaders host Saturday face mask giveaway
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Overcoming Church on the city’s east side will host its second face mask giveaway amid the COVID-19 crisis on Saturday morning. The effort is a partnership between local [...]
Faith leaders: Mayor to soon submit changes on police use of force, disciplinary process
The faith-based group Faith in Indiana said Thursday that the mayor of Indianapolis within 24 hours will submit a rough draft on “use of force” changes for police and a progressive disciplinary [...]
Vigil outside Eli Lilly HQ challenges insulin prices
Eli Lilly & Co. is one of the largest insulin manufacturers in the world. Faith in Indiana protests the high cost of insulin.
Indiana Faith Leaders Urge Gov. Holcomb To Reduce Gun Violence
INDIANAPOLIS -- Members from Indiana’s faith-based community gathered at the Statehouse on Tuesday to urge Gov. Eric Holcomb to take the lead on reducing hate speech across the state and tackle [...]
Officers in Aaron Bailey shooting keep their jobs; community reacts
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A civilian police merit board voted 5-2 Thursday night to let the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Aaron Bailey keep their jobs.Bailey was shot and killed [...]
Board votes ‘no violation’ by 2 officers in Aaron Bailey shooting
10:33 p.m. UPDATE A statement was issued by the Rev. David W. Greene and the Senior Rev. Wayne L. Moore: “The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis and the Baptist Minister’s Alliance are most [...]
Hoosier Dreamers speak out 2 days before potential government shutdown
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosier Dreamers gathered at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle Wednesday to share their stories and urge Hoosiers to support new legislation similar to DACA [...]