Brian Lee Burnett – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

41 total documented “uses of force” over 23 documented “incidents.”

14 (34.15%) against Black people
6 (14.63%) against Hispanic people
21 (51.22%) against white people
38 (92.68%) against men
3 (7.32%) against women
3 (7.32%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109949uof	2025-02-05	DateA calendar pageFebruary 5, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKhevin Watterson 54-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southwest District > SW Day Shift > SW Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 52-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southwest District > SW Day Shift > SW Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52379 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Khevin Watterson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Khevin Watterson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	161.00	W7719,20380	Khevin Watterson,Brian Burnett	52,379
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106287uof	2024-11-03	DateA calendar pageNovember 3, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 52-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > Southeast District > SE Late Shift > SE Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3932 27-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > Southeast District > SE Late Shift > SE Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4576 22-year-old white woman 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > Southeast District > SE Late Shift > SE Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51140 24-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3932 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3932 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4576 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett,,	51,140
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	78323uof	2022-10-20	DateA calendar pageOctober 20, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 50-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7946 35-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Paraphernalia Stolen Vehicle	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	7,946
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	77828uof	2022-10-03	DateA calendar pageOctober 3, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 50-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39789 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Vehicle by Brian Burnett (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 (M)	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	39,789
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	73026uof	2022-05-04	DateA calendar pageMay 4, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 50-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #37317 42-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	37,317
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	70372uof	2022-02-08	DateA calendar pageFebruary 8, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 50-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #35710 Unknown age white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	35,710
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	58964uof	2021-04-08	DateA calendar pageApril 8, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 49-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30454 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	30,454
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	47708uof	2020-05-31	DateA calendar pageMay 31, 2020 AddressMap pin1 W Washington Street Service TypePhoneERG Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 48-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #25766 23-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Pepperball by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	25,766
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	47639uof	2020-05-30	DateA calendar pageMay 30, 2020 AddressMap pin200 E Market Street Service TypePhoneERG Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 48-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #17822 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Pepperball by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	17,822
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	32669uof	2018-12-16	DateA calendar pageDecember 16, 2018 AddressMap pin200 S Meridian Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Burnett 46-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #19166 29-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct CivilianPersonCivilian #19167 25-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Brian Burnett (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct	386.00	20380	Brian Burnett	19,166