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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
IMPD to enforce curfew, work with state police after downtown mass shooting
Indianapolis officials announced several safety initiatives at a July 5 news conference in the wake of a Fourth of July weekend mass shooting that left two teenagers dead and several other people wounded. In an effort to curb the "lawlessness, disrespect and reckless behavior" Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey said he's seen downtown over the past few weeks, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the city would return to enforcing a state curfew. According to state law, teenagers ages 15-17 must be home between 1-5 a.m. on Saturday-Sunday and by 11 p.m. Sunday-Friday. Children under the age of 15 must be in their homes by 11 p.m. every day. Hogsett, who has kept a low profile since the release of a report on his administration's handling of internal sexual harassment allegations, said more must be done. The city's previous choice to educate people rather than enforcing the curfew needed to change, he said. In addition to the curfew, some people may not be allowed to visit Mile Square, as Bailey said he's directing IMPD to seek stay-away order for anyone charged with violent crimes, weapons violations and disorderly behavior. The department is also working to add surveillance cameras in areas of concern and station more officers downtown, Bailey said, adding that officials from the Indiana State Police have agreed to add troopers throughout the summer. The troopers will help alleviate staffing issues, he said, which have been making it harder to get officers to voluntarily work overtime shifts. During news conferences hosted in the wake of the downtown shooting, Bailey described a scene of frequent conflict despite the presence of hundreds of officers from IMPD, ISP and Capitol police. Bailey said some people were seen doing drugs in public and launching bottle rockets at pedestrians. At least 11 people were arrested downtown July 5, with charges ranging from weapons position to battery. He also reminded the public that it is illegal to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and neglect a dependent after seeing several adults driving downtown to drop off teenagers. "We cannot grow numb to the violence in our community where it occurs," Bailey said. "We cannot accept this as normal." Kareem Hines, who founded a program called New Breed of Youth, made a plea to guardians to monitor their teenagers' social plans. Pastor Richard Reynolds told parents not be embarrassed asking for help from the community. Hines said New Breed of Youth would take in anyone and occupy them productively with options like boxing, rapping or entrepreneurship. David Greene, president of the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, said the shooting highlights the need for mandatory firearm safety training and stronger penalties for those who misuse guns. "If we want to stop the violence," he said, "we must unite not just in grief, but in responsibility." This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fourth of July mass shooting: IMPD to enforce curfew, work with state police
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Granville Street faces 30% vacancy rate as city pushes revitalization plan
We get a sneak peak of the Granville Street plan that's aiming to revitalize an area that's lately become known for its growing public safety issues.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fredericton safety task force releases report
Atlantic Watch The Fredericton Community Safety Task Force made dozens of recommendations in its recent report.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Northampton retains Purple Flag award for safe nightlife
A town has retained its Purple Flag status for the sixth year running, recognising its safe, vibrant and well-managed night-time has had the award, which is held by just 90 places globally, since were particularly impressed with safety initiatives such as Ask for Angela, and Safer Routes Home, which provides a safe path from the town centre back to the University's Waterside Nicola Davis-Lyons, of Northamptonshire Police, said: "I think the award is something to be proud of." The Purple Flag award is given to towns and cities that show excellence in managing their evening and night-time offer while ensuring visitor businesses have also welcomed the recognition. Chris Evans, director at the Royal & Derngate theatre, said: "To be a part of the 90 places across the world, and to see the impact that [the Purple Flag award] will have on businesses and the night-time economy, it's fantastic, it sets the bar."Ian Gardener, who runs The Cordwainer pub in the town centre, added: "I think Northampton is fantastic. We're busier now than we've ever been. I've got my three kids here and I wouldn't want to move to anywhere else." 'Lot more confident' Speaking about measures to improve safety, Mr Gardener added: "We have door staff who act as a deterrent. We have the Ask for Angela scheme – anyone that's in trouble, we can get them the support they need. "[The town centre stabbing yesterday] unfortunately does happen, but it's a societal problem, it's nothing to do with Northampton as being a particular issue."He also said students now feel "a lot more confident" going out at night, thanks to safer routes and improved lighting brought in through the Purple Flag scheme. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
