Christopher James Dian – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

48 total documented “uses of force” over 17 documented “incidents.”

4 (8.33%) against Bi-racial people
27 (56.25%) against Black people
4 (8.33%) against Hispanic people
13 (27.08%) against white people
20 (41.67%) against women
28 (58.33%) against men
10 (20.83%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114551uof	2025-06-19	DateA calendar pageJune 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 45-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 35-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personFredy Juan-Cenovio 26-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54183 33-year-old Bi-racial woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Fredy Juan-Cenovio (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Fredy Juan-Cenovio (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Fredy Juan-Cenovio (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,210.00	H2858,40817,45386	Douglas Himmel,Christopher Dian,Fredy Juan-Cenovio	54,183
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	107100uof	2024-11-22	DateA calendar pageNovember 22, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAlfred Robinson 42-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD Operations Division > North District > Nd Day Shift > Nd Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 35-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD Operations Division > North District > Nd Day Shift > Nd Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51417 45-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Alfred Robinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Alfred Robinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property Warrant Arrest	3,342.00	31511,40817	Alfred Robinson,Christopher Dian	51,417
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	90938uof	2023-10-12	DateA calendar pageOctober 12, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDrew Sedam 36-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD TRAINING, POLICY & OVERSIGHT > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 26TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 34-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD TRAINING, POLICY & OVERSIGHT > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 26TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDavid Zerfas 24-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD TRAINING, POLICY & OVERSIGHT > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 26TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #45347 23-year-old Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Drew Sedam (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #45348 29-year-old Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Drew Sedam (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by David Zerfas (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F)	3,024.00	31736,40817,44669	Drew Sedam,Christopher Dian,David Zerfas	45,347
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	89274uof	2023-08-23	DateA calendar pageAugust 23, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personJade Pierson-Henderson 33-year-old white woman 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44355 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jade Pierson-Henderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Jade Pierson-Henderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jade Pierson-Henderson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,434.00	40817,40849	Christopher Dian,Jade Pierson-Henderson	44,355
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88616uof	2023-08-06	DateA calendar pageAugust 6, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Emmel 39-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44151 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,434.00	40817,40819	Christopher Dian,Andrew Emmel	44,151
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88377uof	2023-07-29	DateA calendar pageJuly 29, 2023 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShannon Harmon 49-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Pickerrell 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #44038 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Shannon Harmon (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shannon Harmon (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	1,469.00	20097,40194,40817	Shannon Harmon,Christopher Pickerrell,Christopher Dian	44,038
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	69377uof	2022-01-24	DateA calendar pageJanuary 24, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #35343 32-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication	3,434.00	40817	Christopher Dian	35,343
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	67002uof	2021-12-02	DateA calendar pageDecember 2, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34283 27-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,434.00	40817	Christopher Dian	34,283
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	62946uof	2021-08-01	DateA calendar pageAugust 1, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #32199 55-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention Warrant Arrest	3,434.00	40817	Christopher Dian	32,199
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	51207uof	2020-10-06	DateA calendar pageOctober 6, 2020 AddressMap pin1007 E 86th Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 31-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Emmel 36-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27487 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,434.00	40817,40819	Christopher Dian,Andrew Emmel	27,487