Surprised you can yelp review PDs but IPD dispatch gets 5 stars for trying their best to help me…read morerecover some AirPods stolen from me in another county. Ultimately we were unable to recover them. The officer who responded to the call made contact with one individual at the home and didn't even bother talking to the other two people who lived there before he drove off without telling me next steps or anything. He specifically gets 2 stars. Everyone else gets 5

My friend is facing the unfair loss of his CDL and his ability to earn a living…read more In 2024, he left his drink unattended while he went to the restroom--a decision he deeply regrets. He believes his drink was spiked, as he only had part of one drink. Now he is being prosecuted for DUI even though he was the victim of drink spiking. My friend has never had a DUI in his life. Instead of going after unlawful drugging, prosecutors are harassing the victim and wasting tax dollars The hospital told us they knew he was a victim of drink spiking, which has seen a tremendous rise in occurrence in Indianapolis, according to the hospital counselor. He is also a cancer survivor who has serious lasting side effects from radiation treatment, which raises additional questions for us about the amount of alcohol the State alleges he consumed. We obtained the medical and EMS records, and what we found was deeply concerning. The officer reported signs including an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red eyes. However, the EMS documentation recorded his responses to questions and described his eyes as normal. We also saw my friend shortly after he arrived at the hospital, and we personally did not observe or smell signs of alcohol. When someone's livelihood and CDL are at stake, discrepancies like these should matter. Every person deserves to have ALL of the evidence carefully and fairly considered before their career and reputation are taken away. My daughter has been a prosecutor for many years, so I understand and respect the important role of law enforcement and prosecutors. But I also understand how important accuracy, fairness, and accountability are. No one should be judged on assumptions or one person's version of events when other evidence may tell a different story. I sincerely hope Indiana officials will look at the complete record, investigate the discrepancies, and make sure my friend receives a fair and impartial review of his case.

The Marion County Sheriff's Department and the facility they run at 40 S. Alabama are some of the…read moremost gross violators of human and civil rights in this state, possibly the nation. There have been several death investigations over the years attributed to suicide. Reports of physical abuse rarely get noticed. The mental health cell blocks are where I experienced the most inhumane treatment. Deputies and mental health staff can place a defendant on suicide watch whenever they feel he or she is a threat to themselves or others. This authority is often abused by the staff and defendants are placed on suicide watch frequently without just cause. The housing units used to hold those on suicide watch are the nastiest areas, with serious health-code violations. Defendants are placed in cells naked with a mat, special blanket, and smock to wear if they have to leave their cell. Feces, from who knows how many different defendants over however long period of time, is clearly visible on most of the surfaces in the majority of cells. Defendants are rarely given the opportunity to shower and when they do, they find the showers covered in the same fecal matter as described in the cells. Defendants are under 24 hour surveillance by a camera sitting on the second row of bars directly in front of cells. Deputies are also suppose to make rounds verifying the physical safety and well-being of defendants. Since the majority of those placed on suicide watch have documented mental health issues, the environment is loud and agitating. It is almost impossible to sleep with the constant yelling, banging, and shaking of the bars. If you did not have serious mental health issues before going to suicide watch, you most certainly did after a few days in this environment. Deputies often physically abuse defendants and have the authority to take away the mat, blanket, and smock. I was left in my cell with nothing but my naked body and a steel bed-frame for several days at a time. This only further caused my mental health state to deteriorate. There are so many more horrendous, gruesome details that I am not including in this review. I feel they deserve their proper attention in a court of law. Through it all I never once attempted to harm myself or anyone else, which was their justification for keeping me on suicide watch. I was fortunate in that regard knowing many other people who ,while being held at Marion County Jail, took their last breath.

I called 911 because of automatic machine gun shootings on my street. 911 operator hung up on me…read moretwice. Police showed up half an hour later and refused to wear masks after they approached me and I told them I was 72 with pre-existing conditions. They indicated that MARION CO Chief Sherriff Billy Woods told them to not wear masks with 400,000 Americans dead from COVID! This Sherriff Billy Woods does not care about the Seniors in FLORIDA! Nothing was done about the shootings in MARION Oaks OCALA AGAIN!

There is a large banquet room and 2 other meeting spaces available for rent at affordable prices…read more You can have food catering come it from any vendor. There is no alcohol permitted since its a city building. Plenty of parking so thats always great for any event. There's also a lot of events for families through the year for information just follow on FB.

My friends had a small wedding here. There is a nice lawn area so my friends opted to do an…read moreoutdoor wedding. The facility had nice looking chairs to set up outside. The reception was in a nice sized room they rented. Apparently you are allowed to bring in your own food so that is nice if you want a less expensive option. The facility is modern, nice restrooms, lots of space. If I were having a smaller function (less than 100 people) this would be a great option. Easy to get to (not far off of 465 and Emerson) and great rooms to use for bridal party preparations, kitchen, and nice grounds outside.

For intake (APC) it takes for-ever, mine was 27 hours. In jail there's no mental health care to…read morespeak of, though about 25% of people need it. If you tell them you are under menatal health care when you are processes, they withhold it for a week to make you talk. When it's your time to be releases, they hold you for an extra day...or two...or 7...cause they do not care and their records are messed up.

I have been to jail here a few times in my adult life.. The guards are awful to deal with. The…read moreonly voice they have is screaming and yelling at inmates. And when you are supposed to go to court it always is being rescheduled for another day and it gets delayed for days it seems. When you get bailed out or released on own recognizance, it takes them forever and a day to get you out of there and discharged. My bail was paid at 11 pm and I didn't get released until 4 pm the next day!! And the thing is they don't give a rats behind about it. Horrible place and horrible food.

This department often gets involved with the community by hosting various events. Today they held…read morenational day out. They held a raffle with lots of gift card prizes. They had a ton of prizes for kids to choose from if they completed a scavenger hunt. They also finger printed the kiddos. They had food from Chick-fil -a, several pizza places, McDonald's hamburgers,Fazolis Breadsticks, and Longs donuts ! The kids enjoyed running and playing at the playground especially the merry go round! There really was a lot going on. My family always has a great time at their events:)

It's been a while since I've been to the Canal, but when I saw they were having a Full Moon Yoga…read moreParty, I knew I wanted to check it out and I'm so glad I did! The yoga was provided by The Hot Room Yoga, and I believe the event was in partnership with Indy Cultural Trail. There was also a local artist, Lily Groot, who was there creating free prints for at least 450 attendees. I got print 13. Honestly, it was such a great event! You could purchase items from Black vegan cafe food truck, while we hung out and watched the sunset. Then around 8:30 PM, we turned on the glow lights they provided and got ready to do yoga under the full moon. The yoga session was about an hour. It was definitely challenging as you really just had to listen on what to do, but it felt so good for my body, mind, and soul. There was something really special about doing yoga outside, surrounded by the Canal, with the sunset fading and the full moon coming out. It was a vibe. I'm really glad I got to experience this! There's another one coming up in September, so if you've never been, you should definitely give it a try, it was free! Such a fun and unique Indy experience!

Goodness, have I walked the canal about 50 times now?!…read more It's such a unique experience for Indy to have some water space in the middle of the city. This 3 mile loop will take you from 11th Street down to White River State Park to access the green space and extra trails down there. The canal water itself is not super cute, where there can be litter, and the water is rather opaque. They do drain the canal every so often to keep it from getting too uncute. The sidewalks are kept nicer, though a few spots in front of apartment buildings could use some TLC. There are also a few spots where the sidewalk is not level, so take caution if that is an issue. It's mostly stair access to the canal, but I *think* I've seen an elevator around the Ohio street basin. The canal has a few businesses along it for your merriment. Notably, there is Fresco on the Canal (I have a separate review for this) which is open March-October. Eiteljorg museum cafe is open daily around the lunch hours (11-3) and can be accessed through their patio gate. Entertainment wise, there is more going on. I've done the swan boat rentals, where you can pedal around on the canal. This is quite a workout! Rental of swan boats and kayaks is near the Ohio Street basin. There is also the gondolas, where your gondolier can sing, and they've always sounded marvelous. There's also a few stations for the Pacers Bikeshare around the canal, which is free for Marion County residents. Any time the weather is right, you can find me getting my steps in!

There are lots of very cool places in Indianapolis that go relatively unnoticed to the wider…read morepopulation. The Mayor's Community Service Award Plaza is one such place. Located at 337 W. 11th Street in downtown Indy, this plaza recognizes recipients of Indianapolis's Mayor's Community Service Award. This is an annual recognition given to some of Indy's most community service-minded individuals. In addition to having a plaza, commemorative bricks are created for each individual recognized. The program started in 1993 and the awards banquet is held annually. As a fun fact, myself and fellow Yelp Elite Sara R. were both recognized in 2007 and our commemorative bricks are practically right next to one another (technically one brick apart!). This plaza is open to the public and is also accessible, though parking in this area is always a little bit tricky. The Mayor's Community Service Awards recognizes volunteer contributions and commitments to community service. Marion County residents can be nominated in one of several categories, including arts and humanities, business, education, health, neighborhood, sports, and more. The year I was a recipient, the banquet was held at the Indiana History Center. This is near the end of the canal area - think Buggs Temple. Despite its presence right by the canal, very few people seem to know that Community Service Plaza exists (as evidenced by the fact that it hasn't had a single Yelp review until now). I have a couple personal photos that I'll post when I get home, but a friend of mine was sharing a story about the plaza and it made me wonder if this wonderful landmark was on Yelp. If you get a chance, I definitely recommend checking it out.