IMPD Using New Technology to Help Fight Crime

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is using new technology that will help officers respond to crime more quickly.

Over the next few months, officers will be testing and training officers on gunshot detection systems from three different companies: Flock, ShotSpotter and J and M security.

“This technology serves as a lead, which means when an alert of a possible gunshot happens, officers will get the location and respond,” said IMPD Commander Matthew Thomas in an interview with WISH-TV.

The devices will be put on light poles and buildings in the coming weeks. Companies that would like them installed can contact IMPD.

According to WISH-TV, the department is also getting six mobile camera trackers that don’t require a hardwire or land line. Those will be used in high density entertainment zones such as bars and restaurants at night.

IMPD is also getting 25 new license plate readers. Thomas told WISH-TV those are being proved by the National Policing Institute at no cost. The rest of the technology is being paid for $9 million in American Rescue Act funds announced last fall, and approved by the city-county council.