Honoring FTO Grace Clark – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Southeast District
Blog Honoring FTO Grace Clark – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Southeast District The Central Indiana Police Foundation, in proud partnership with Lucas Oil Products, is honored to recognize Field Training Officer (FTO) Grace Clark as the February 2026 Lucas Oil Officer of the Month. FTO Clark began her career with IMPD on July 13, 2020, […]
Invest in Blue: Improving Officer Safety Through Smarter Equipment
Blog The Central Indiana Police Foundation is proud to support the Indiana University Police Department (Indianapolis Division) through a recent Invest in Blue grant focused on enhancing officer safety with updated equipment. This grant provides new portable radio holders for officers serving the Indianapolis campus area—an important upgrade prompted by real-world safety concerns identified during a recent review. Addressing a Critical […]
Honoring Officer Jared Allen : January 2026 Officer of the Month
Blog Honoring Officer Jared Allen – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department The Central Indiana Police Foundation, in partnership with Lucas Oil, is proud to recognize Officer Jared Allen as an Officer of the Month for his outstanding service, professionalism, and commitment to public safety in downtown Indianapolis. A full-time officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, […]
Invest in Blue: Supporting Officer Safety in Stilesville
Blog The Central Indiana Police Foundation is proud to announce that the Stilesville Police Department has been awarded an Invest in Blue grant to help equip one of its reserve officers with new protective body armor. For small departments like Stilesville, reserve officers play a critical role in keeping their communities safe—often serving in a […]
Invest in Blue Grant: Protecting Martinsville School Police Officers
Blog The Central Indiana Police Foundation is proud to share that the Martinsville School Police Department has received an Invest in Blue grant to enhance officer and student safety. Established in 2024, the Martinsville School Police Department serves students and staff across the MSD of Martinsville. As a new agency, the department faced limited funding […]
Investing in Precision: New Technology Enhances IMPD Crash Investigations
Blog The Central Indiana Police Foundation is proud to announce that a recent grant request from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has been funded through our Invest in Blue Fund—providing critical support for advanced crash scene documentation technology. The grant will fund the purchase of a Trimble GNSS crash scene documentation unit, a new, […]
Honoring Trooper Joseph Malone : December 2025 Officer of the Month
Blog Honoring Trooper Joseph Malone – Indiana State Police The Central Indiana Police Foundation, in proud partnership with Lucas Oil Products, is honored to recognize Trooper Joseph “Joe” Malone of the Indiana State Police as our December 2025 Officer of the Month. A member of the Indiana State Police since 2016, Trooper Malone has spent […]
Bringing Warmth, Dignity, and Connection to Rehabilitation Center Residents
Blog This past winter, the Martinsville Police Department found a new way to serve their community—not through enforcement or emergency response, but through compassion. With support from the Central Indiana Police Foundation’s Behind the Line Fund, officers delivered nearly 100 brand-new winter coats to residents of Recovery Works, a local drug rehabilitation facility that’s helping […]
Building Trust, Inspiring Growth: IMPD CARES Expands Youth Engagement Programs
Blog The IMPD CARES framework continues to grow, expanding its reach through innovative, interactive, and educational programs that bring officers and youth together in meaningful ways. Supported in part by the Central Indiana Police Foundation’s Behind the Line Fund, each initiative is designed to inspire learning, promote safety, and encourage open dialogue — creating positive […]
Honoring Officer Ryan Deakin: November 2025 Officer of the Month
Blog Honoring Officer Ryan Deakin – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department The Central Indiana Police Foundation, in proud partnership with Lucas Oil Products, is honored to recognize Officer Ryan Deakin of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department as the November 2025 Officer of the Month. Each month, CIPF and Lucas Oil Products celebrate officers who demonstrate exceptional […]
