ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE

Unnamed Indianapolis officer

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IN-INDIANAPOLIS-UNNAMED-2026-08

Unnamed Indianapolis officer

The Washington Post identified searches of vehicles used by the officer's wife and two close personal acquaintances; the department said an internal investigation found personal use and recommended termination.

1 linked source Last verified August 25, 2026

//Person

Name
Unnamed Indianapolis officer
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
City
Indianapolis
County
Marion
State
Indiana

//Current status

Status
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Criminal Investigation
Employment outcome
Suspended without pay / Termination recommended
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Unknown

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
The Washington Post identified searches of vehicles used by the officer's wife and two close personal acquaintances; the department said an internal investigation found personal use and recommended termination.
Technology type
The Washington Post identified searches of vehicles used by the officer's wife and two close personal acquaintances; the department said an internal investigation found personal use and recommended termination.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Personal acquaintancesRepeated personal searchSpouseTracking

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Washington Post analysis / Department investigation
Investigating agency
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Unknown

//Timeline

August 12, 2026
Washington Post analysis / Department investigation
August 12, 2026
Suspended
August 12, 2026
Investigated
August 12, 2026
Arrested / Charged

//Sources

Secondary research database citing original reporting/public records

The IJ Database of ALPR Abuse

Institute for Justice · August 12, 2026
Last verified August 25, 2026