Colten Matthew Smith – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

14 total documented “uses of force” over 9 documented “incidents.”

4 (28.57%) against Black people
4 (28.57%) against Hispanic people
1 (7.14%) against Asian people
5 (35.71%) against white people
10 (71.43%) against men
4 (28.57%) against women
1 (7.14%) against children under 18 years old

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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	61134uof	2021-06-06	DateA calendar pageJune 6, 2021 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT > 15TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12414 43-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended	3,633.00	41670	Colten Smith	12,414
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	60223uof	2021-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT > 15TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30920 46-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Domestic Battery (F) Immediate Detention Interfering with Reporting a Crime Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,633.00	41670	Colten Smith	30,920
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	54595uof	2021-01-03	DateA calendar pageJanuary 3, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT > SE Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28620 18-year-old Asian man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Criminal Mischief (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,633.00	41670	Colten Smith	28,620
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	42866uof	2019-11-29	DateA calendar pageNovember 29, 2019 AddressMap pin4608 E Naomi Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3692 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23399 27-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3692 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #3692 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3692 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,633.00	41670	Colten Smith,	23,399
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	40220uof	2019-08-30	DateA calendar pageAugust 30, 2019 AddressMap pin4723 Whirlaway Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKristen Hartman 32-year-old Black woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #22277 Unknown age white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Kristen Hartman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Kristen Hartman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication	3,479.00	40865,41670	Kristen Hartman,Colten Smith	22,277
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	37471uof	2019-06-17	DateA calendar pageJune 17, 2019 AddressMap pin8835 St peter Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNicholas Draher 37-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #8410 24-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nicholas Draher (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) Strangulation	3,599.00	33178,41670	Nicholas Draher,Colten Smith	8,410
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36044uof	2019-04-28	DateA calendar pageApril 28, 2019 AddressMap pin2900 E Washington Street Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCameron Taylor 34-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Bleeding OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #14625 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Cameron Taylor (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Warrant Arrest	3,253.00	33158,41670	Cameron Taylor,Colten Smith	14,625
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	29307uof	2018-07-12	DateA calendar pageJuly 12, 2018 AddressMap pin5439 E 19th Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personColten Smith 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #17341 13-year-old Black girl who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Colten Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,633.00	41670	Colten Smith	17,341