Howard Glen Cottey – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

17 total documented “uses of force” (including 1 fatality) over 8 documented “incidents.”

13 (76.47%) against white people
1 (5.88%) against Black people
3 (17.65%) against Hispanic people
3 (17.65%) against women
14 (82.35%) against men

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	76821uof	2022-09-03	DateA calendar pageSeptember 3, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 52-year-old white man 26 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39200 34-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,134.00	C7314	Howard Cottey	39,200	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	49701uof	2020-08-16	DateA calendar pageAugust 16, 2020 AddressMap pin3133 W michigan Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personOliver Clouthier 42-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Laceration Minor Bleeding Swelling OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 50-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4216 54-year-old Hispanic man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising Complaint of Pain Swelling CivilianPersonCivilian #26794 54-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4216 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Oliver Clouthier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4216 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Oliver Clouthier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4216 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Oliver Clouthier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Oliver Clouthier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Oliver Clouthier (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration Minor Bleeding Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,361.00	20310,C7314	Oliver Clouthier,Howard Cottey,	26,794	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	29378uof	2018-07-13	DateA calendar pageJuly 13, 2018 AddressMap pin3377 Kentucky Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personFord Goble 55-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJeffery Lawson 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 personHoward Cottey 48-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 #17375 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jeffery Lawson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Ford Goble (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ford Goble (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	200.00	G5931,L6709,C7314	Ford Goble,Jeffery Lawson,Howard Cottey	17,375	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	20605uof	2017-04-30	DateA calendar pageApril 30, 2017 AddressMap pin6215 Copeland Mills Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #238 57-year-old white man 34 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 47-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Frazier 43-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 #12128 37-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #238 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her.	238.00	C7314,27795	,Howard Cottey,Christopher Frazier	12,128	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	19647uof	2017-03-04	DateA calendar pageMarch 4, 2017 AddressMap pin2957 Foltz Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJeffery Lawson 53-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personKevin Larussa 39-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Agresta 46-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. OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 47-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathan Challis 38-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11439 30-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Kevin Larussa (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Nathan Challis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jeffery Lawson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Kevin Larussa (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Nathan Challis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jeffery Lawson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Kevin Larussa (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Agresta (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	819.00	L6709,L9480,A6008,C7314,27231	Jeffery Lawson,Kevin Larussa,Michael Agresta,Howard Cottey,Nathan Challis	11,439	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	10202uof	2015-09-13	DateA calendar pageSeptember 13, 2015 AddressMap pin2400 S Rybolt Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 45-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding CivilianPersonCivilian #5143 24-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Criminal Recklessness Leaving the Scene of a PD Crash Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M) Public Intoxication	2,134.00	C7314,H2858	Howard Cottey,Douglas Himmel	5,143	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	8154ois	2015-04-06	Fatal IncidentA shield with an exclamation pointFatal Incident DateA calendar pageApril 6, 2015 AddressMap pin5728 Ashby Drive Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #569 48-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAdam Chappell 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 45-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCatherine Hedges 43-year-old Asian woman 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2235 49-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 29-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3537 23-year-old white man Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting (Fatal) by Adam Chappell with his “Personal Patrol Rifle.” Shooting (Fatal) by Catherine Hedges with his “IMPD - Patrol Rifle.” Shooting (Fatal) by Howard Cottey with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Tara Asher with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Unknown Officer #2235 with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Unknown Officer #569 with his “Personal Shotgun.” InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented he sustained these injuries: Gunshot Wound (Fatal) Police allege he had a “Suspect - Rifle.”	569.00	20300,C7314,H4538,32351	,Adam Chappell,Howard Cottey,Catherine Hedges,,Tara Asher	3,537	1
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	4261uof	2014-08-06	DateA calendar pageAugust 6, 2014 AddressMap pin3543 W Gimber Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKevin Hershberger 44-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTimothy Huddleston 33-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 44-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personErik Stevenson 36-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #1062 41-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Handcuffing by Erik Stevenson (found “In compliance”) Handcuffing by Howard Cottey (found “In compliance”) Personal CS/OC spray by Kevin Hershberger (found “In compliance”) Taser by Timothy Huddleston (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	2,025.00	20906,H7855,C7314,21182	Kevin Hershberger,Timothy Huddleston,Howard Cottey,Erik Stevenson	1,062	0