Stories tagged with "public safety"

Changes touted at Animal Control by Bill Ruthhart

New chief wants more animals adopted, more dogcatchers on the street Faster response times. A drop in reported dog bites. More animals impounded but fewer euthanized. Those are the... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Council fails to protect workers from smoke by indystar

We have experienced a disgraceful failure of the City-County Council to pass the ordinance strengthening the smoking ban in Indianapolis. Since the initial smoking ban was passed,... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

State suspends doctor linked to overdose deaths by indystar

The Indiana Medical Licensing Board has suspended the license of an Indiana doctor who state officials say wrote painkiller prescriptions that caused or contributed to the overdose... – Oct 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Politics & Government

What happened to bring about ouster of animal control chief? by Heather Gillers

Some say plans jeopardized public safety, while others say changes emphasizing animal welfare may have been too much too soon for his bosses. Nine months ago, Indianapolis hired a... – Oct 06, 2009 at 7:58 AM in Marion County

Reward for good job? Looks like he'll be kicked out by indystar

Politics at its worst. That is how I describe the shakeup at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control (“Rethink director’s stint in doghouse,” Sept. 25). The acting... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Budget proposal contains a property-tax break, Southport mayor says by indystar

** Southport Southport Mayor Robin Thoman says his proposed budget for 2010 would provide some property-tax relief. The proposed budget for next year is $613,685, compared with... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Southport mayor proposes leaner budget by William Booher

Funding for public safety would see an increase because of police force restructuring Southport Mayor Robin Thoman says his proposed budget for 2010 would provide some property-tax... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Blaze at apartments routs Purdue students by indystar

West Lafayette — Dozens of Purdue University students had to find shelter elsewhere Saturday after a fire late Friday damaged the West Lafayette apartment building where they... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Ballard to defend 2010 city budget plan tonight by Francesca Jarosz

Mayor Greg Ballard and City Controller David Reynolds will meet with the public tonight to discuss the 2010 city budget and funding for Community Corrections. The leaders meet with... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Communities

Council votes to further restrict panhandling by Francesca Jarosz

A measure to further restrict panhandling in the city narrowly was approved tonight during a meeting of the City-County Council. Council members voted 15 to 13 to pass the measure,... – Aug 31, 2009 at 9:16 PM in Marion County

Council to give $1.22B budget an airing tonight by indystar

The City-County Council will take up the proposed 2010 budget during a meeting tonight. The $1.22 billion package represents a 2 percent increase from this year. It would cut... – Aug 31, 2009 at 8:14 AM in Politics & Government

Carmel council asks Brainard for more budget cuts by indystar

Carmel — The city government could face a deficit next year, and the City Council wants Mayor Jim Brainard to reduce his proposed 2010 budget. Brainard countered that... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Carmel council wants mayor to cut '10 budget by Melanie Hayes

The City of Carmel could be facing a deficit next year, and the city council wants Mayor Jim Brainard to reduce his proposed 2010 budget to prepare for it. Brainard countered that... – Aug 27, 2009 at 2:05 AM in Carmel

Ballard offers plan to clear abandoned homes by Dan Mcfeely

Standing in front of an abandoned home plagued with high grass, weeds and traces of narcotics inside, Mayor Greg Ballard announced his plan to attack the city’s abandoned... – Jul 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM in Politics & Government

Carson's bill to aid ex-cons make sense by indystar

Here’s a statistic that should bring home the issue of prisoner re-entry: This week, 112 men and women will be released from state prisons and returned home to Marion... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Mayor moves to lay off 5 newly hired officers by indystar

Muncie — Mayor Sharon McShurley on Monday ordered the layoffs of five rookie police officers hired last month. Civilians working for the Muncie Police Department also could... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Dog breed-specific evidence shows safety isn't improved by indystar

City-County Council member Mike Speedy (My View, May 26) refuses to acknowledge the vast evidence that suggests that breed-specific ordinances do little to increase public safety... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Man found shot dead in Far Eastside lot by Francesca Jarosz

Indianapolis metropolitan police have identified the victim of a shooting in the parking lot of a Far Eastside retail center. Armando Samaniego was found just after 7 a.m. by his... – May 29, 2009 at 2:52 PM in Crime & Courts

Reduce dog danger with breed-specific law most recent comment by KLMCats

There are few bad dogs, but many bad owners. Our... – May 27, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Yellow Cab, Crime Stoppers team up by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard today announced a partnership with Yellow Cab and Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana that aims to increase crime reporting through bumper stickers and window... – May 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM in Crime & Courts