IMPD releases final five-year strategic plan to guide work through 2031

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released the final version of its five-year strategic plan, shaped by employee and public feedback, and organized around workplace support, community partnerships, and infrastructure improvements.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released the final version of its five-year strategic plan. The plan was shaped by feedback gathered from employees and the public last year. It identifies three core priorities: fostering a supportive workplace for officers and staff, strengthening community partnerships to enhance safety, and investing in department infrastructure. The plan is intended to guide the department through 2031. Key points: - The plan’s first priority is improving the workplace to support health, professional growth, recruitment and retention amid a persistent officer shortage. - The second priority focuses on enhancing community safety through increased officer visibility and public engagement, based on survey feedback. - The third priority centers on upgrading technology, modernizing facilities, and improving internal communication to boost efficiency and morale. - IMPD Chief Tonya Terry emphasized the need for staffing that feels supported and valued and said the plan’s concepts will be woven into department messaging. - The strategic plan was initially drafted under former Chief Chris Bailey and has been carried forward by the department’s newly appointed chief. - The department plans to hire a new executive position to oversee implementation of the plan. Summary: The plan sets a multi-year framework intended to improve public safety and trust by aligning internal support, community engagement, and infrastructure work. Implementation will include creating an executive role to oversee the plan; specific timelines and milestones beyond that are undetermined at this time.