Brett Carlton Lorah – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

80 total documented “uses of force” (including 1 fatality) over 43 documented “incidents.”

75 (93.75%) against Black people — above average
5 (6.25%) against white people
76 (95.00%) against men
4 (5.00%) against women
2 (2.50%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88554uof	2023-08-03	DateA calendar pageAugust 3, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Sojka 40-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Hibschman 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44106 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Andrew Hibschman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Sojka (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Intimidation Possession of a Handgun (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,285.00	31528,32113,40825	Brett Lorah,Michael Sojka,Andrew Hibschman	44,106
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	85428uof	2023-05-04	DateA calendar pageMay 4, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39245 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	39,245
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	77870uof	2022-10-05	DateA calendar pageOctober 5, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #39818 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Armed Robbery Leaving the Scene of a PI Crash Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	39,818
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	76899uof	2022-09-06	DateA calendar pageSeptember 6, 2022 AddressMap pin6200 E 21st Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39245 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: False Reporting Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	39,245
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	70796uof	2022-03-02	DateA calendar pageMarch 2, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #36094 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	36,094
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	62468uof	2021-07-16	DateA calendar pageJuly 16, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31942 52-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	31,942
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	55677uof	2021-01-21	DateA calendar pageJanuary 21, 2021 AddressMap pin2228 E 34th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #14186 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Dealing Marijuana Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	14,186
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	55253uof	2021-01-13	DateA calendar pageJanuary 13, 2021 AddressMap pin3911 Donovon Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28878 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Pointing a Firearm (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #28879 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (M)	3,285.00	31528	Brett Lorah	28,878
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	55204uof	2021-01-13	DateA calendar pageJanuary 13, 2021 AddressMap pin3911 Donovan Drive Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1376 44-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3256 30-year-old Hispanic man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Sojka 39-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28878 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) by Michael Sojka (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #3256 (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Unknown Officer #1376 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #28879 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) by Michael Sojka (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #3256 (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Unknown Officer #1376 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (M)	1,376.00	31528,32113	,,Brett Lorah,Michael Sojka	28,878
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	52136uof	2020-11-06	DateA calendar pageNovember 6, 2020 AddressMap pin9021 E 38th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathanial Schauwecker 31-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3256 29-year-old Hispanic man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personBrett Lorah 35-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding OfficerShield with a personMichael Sojka 38-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #17114 31-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: by Michael Sojka (found “In compliance”) by Nathanial Schauwecker (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #3256 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (3x) by Brett Lorah (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Broken Tooth ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Invasion of Privacy Possession of a Handgun (M) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,251.00	31513,31528,32113	Nathanial Schauwecker,,Brett Lorah,Michael Sojka	17,114