INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett presented a $1.7 billion budget to the City-County Council on Monday, with significant allocations earmarked for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said the funding is a crucial step toward continuing to enhance public safety and strengthening the department.
The proposed budget allocates $358 million towards the IMPD. The largest portion of the money will be used to fund salaries and overtime for all staff…