INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Metro Police Department is ending the use of no-knock warrants, IMPD Chief Randal Taylor announced Wednesday.
IMPD suspended the practice through a procedural notice on July 17, which went into effect immediately.
A no-knock warrant is an order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to enter a property without first knocking and announcing the officers’ presence and purpose in situations where an announcement prior to entry would lead to the destruction of evidence or safety concerns.
“Our continued dialogue with residents has allowed us to better understand what they expect of us as a police department, and make changes that benefit all in our community,” said Chief Taylor. “Ending the authorization of no-knock warrants is a significant step for IMPD, one that has been championed by the men and women of this agency, as well as the neighbors they serve.”
