Cody James Hopkins – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

Above average: 127 total documented “uses of force” over 49 documented “incidents.”

103 (81.10%) against Black people — significantly above average!
23 (18.11%) against white people
1 (0.79%) against Hispanic people
81 (63.78%) against men
46 (36.22%) against women — significantly above average!
30 (23.62%) against children under 18 years old — significantly above average!

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114598uof	2025-06-23	DateA calendar pageJune 23, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 29-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > MAJOR FELONY > AGGRAVATED ASSAULT > AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UNIT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration CivilianPersonCivilian #54211 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,845.00	42514	Cody Hopkins	54,211
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111200uof	2025-03-13	DateA calendar pageMarch 13, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3719 28-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 29-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4241 30-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #52854 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4241 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3719 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #52855 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4241 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3719 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Major Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	3,719.00	42514	,Cody Hopkins,	52,854
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106274uof	2024-11-02	DateA calendar pageNovember 2, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 30-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > MAJOR FELONY > AGGRAVATED ASSAULT > Aggravated Assault Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 29-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > MAJOR FELONY > AGGRAVATED ASSAULT > Aggravated Assault Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51130 38-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,633.00	41670,42514	Colten Smith,Cody Hopkins	51,130
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93987uof	2024-01-03	DateA calendar pageJanuary 3, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD TRAINING, POLICY & OVERSIGHT > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 26TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4444 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 #46485 13-year-old Black girl who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4444 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4444 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Stolen Vehicle Warrant Arrest	3,845.00	42514	Cody Hopkins,	46,485
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93632uof	2023-12-29	DateA calendar pageDecember 29, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding CivilianPersonCivilian #46392 35-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Stolen Vehicle CivilianPersonCivilian #46393 42-year-old white woman who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Burglary Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,845.00	42514	Cody Hopkins	46,392
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93584uof	2023-12-28	DateA calendar pageDecember 28, 2023 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKyle Jones 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4181 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4369 32-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46377 34-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Kyle Jones (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4369 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him. CivilianPersonCivilian #46378 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Kyle Jones (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4369 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	3,763.00	42200,42514	Kyle Jones,Cody Hopkins,,	46,377
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93241uof	2023-12-17	DateA calendar pageDecember 17, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personClyde Ashby 33-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3906 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4053 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4194 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4268 24-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11541 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3906 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4053 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4194 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4268 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Shoplifting - Theft Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #46232 38-year-old Black woman who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3906 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4053 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4194 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4268 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her. CivilianPersonCivilian #46233 43-year-old white woman who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3906 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4053 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4194 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4268 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her.	3,320.00	40457,42514	Clyde Ashby,Cody Hopkins,,,,	11,541
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92689uof	2023-12-08	DateA calendar pageDecember 8, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4208 28-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46112 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike (3x) by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #4208 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4208 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,845.00	42514	Cody Hopkins,	46,112
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92314uof	2023-11-20	DateA calendar pageNovember 20, 2023 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personClyde Ashby 33-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4181 25-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44113 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Maintaining a Common Nuisance Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #45916 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4181 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F)	3,320.00	40457,42514	Clyde Ashby,Cody Hopkins,	44,113
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	89822uof	2023-09-10	DateA calendar pageSeptember 10, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCody Hopkins 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4150 30-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4394 29-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20761 35-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4150 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Cody Hopkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by Unknown Officer #4150 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4394 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,845.00	42514	Cody Hopkins,,	20,761