Ryan Mears tries dividing IMPD victims, misrepresents “the ground rules” to press
In a long-overdue statement, Mears fails to mention his doors are locked to the public and lies about his options.
Black Lives Matter
Rejecting democracy and dialogue, Mears shows true colors
Mears rejects any possibility of meeting with his constituents in the future and immediately deploys police.
Prosecutor Mears deploys 12 armed cops against peaceful community members asking for meeting
A community continues peacefully fighting for answers from public officials only to receive refusals and, now, repression and threats.
From political awakening to advocacy: Behind the “Hands Up Act”
Founder and leading national advocate of the widely popular “Hands Up Act,” Travis Washington, speaks about his own coming-to-consciousness and why he continues fighting today.
New video of Gary Harrell’s murder exposes IMPD’s version includes lies and omissions
In response to a heavily edited and highly decontextualized video of the murder of Gary Harrell released by IMPD, PSL Indianapolis has released a more accurate accounting of events, debunking IMPD’s lies.
Carrying the roots of Black August forward: Dani Abdullah
Mother, therapist, and PSL member Dani on the origins of Black August and how we carry its legacy forward.
Video confirms IMPD cop with history of racist brutality and false arrest killed Gary Harrell
Even the highly-edited bodycam footage confirms racist IMPD cop Correll, who should have been fired years ago, murdered Gary Harrell.
Herman Whitfield III’s mother: In budget talks, the “silence is deafening”
Community surprised by alleged “free speech restrictions” at Council committee meeting Aug 16.
Exclusive interview: Founder of act imposing mandatory minimums for killer cops speaks on petition signature removals
In this exclusive interview, Washington speaks about the petition and the next steps in the struggle.