Please see below for message from IMPD Chief Bryan K. Roach:
Indianapolis community,
After almost 29 years of service to the city that I love, today is bittersweet as I announce my retirement from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The start of the new year will begin a new chapter for my family, as I have accepted a job outside of the police department and city government.
It has been an honor to have been a member of the IMPD, and I appreciate the opportunity afforded me these last three years by Mayor Hogsett to lead the department as Chief of Police. I am grateful and humbled to have led this organization and its members. IMPD has some of the best and brightest men and women working across both the civilian and sworn ranks. The care, concern, and kindness they show daily for the citizens of Indianapolis, both publicly and privately, have been and will continue to be an inspiration to me.
The citizens of Indianapolis have always been invested in and supportive of their police department. The impact of this support has been immeasurable in my life and career, and I cannot begin to thank you all enough. Your kind words, deeds, and advice allowed me to be a better Chief.
I would also like to publicly thank my wife, Marie, and my three children for their unwavering support and sacrifice as I looked after the needs of others, often at their expense. Their love has sustained me in both the good and bad times.
I will always be proud to be counted as a member of this great organization, and I will continue to do my part to make Indianapolis a better and safer community. Thank you for allowing me to serve our great city and for the pleasure of serving alongside Indianapolis’ finest.
Bryan K. Roach
Chief of Police
