Monday, November 14, 2005
Indy Police - Marion Co. Sheriff Merger Defeated
The Indianapolis City-County Council defeated the proposed merger of the Indianapolis Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Department by one vote on Monday evening.
This is a big setback for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. The deciding vote against was cast by a Democrat.
The Mayor has made major cuts in staffing of police officers while Indianapolis has been undergoing a sharp increase in crime.
This is a big setback for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. The deciding vote against was cast by a Democrat.
The Mayor has made major cuts in staffing of police officers while Indianapolis has been undergoing a sharp increase in crime.
