John Matthew Walters – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

Significantly above average: 354 total documented “uses of force” over 112 documented “incidents.”

195 (55.08%) against Black people — significantly above average!
129 (36.44%) against white people — significantly above average!
4 (1.13%) against Unknown people
11 (3.11%) against Bi-racial people — above average
15 (4.24%) against Hispanic people — above average
295 (83.33%) against men — significantly above average!
59 (16.67%) against women — significantly above average!
13 (3.67%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	121725uof	2026-02-04	DateA calendar pageFebruary 4, 2026 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 52-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNickolas Smith 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #43415 36-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Nickolas Smith Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters Physical-Take Down by John Walters Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Intimidation Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,814.00	W8300,30850	John Walters,Nickolas Smith	43,415
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112876uof	2025-04-30	DateA calendar pageApril 30, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 51-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3256 34-year-old Hispanic man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3154 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3256 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters,	3,154
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109745uof	2025-01-31	DateA calendar pageJanuary 31, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 51-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCasey Egan 38-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNickolas Smith 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52306 51-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Casey Egan (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Nickolas Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Casey Egan (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nickolas Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,814.00	W8300,33114,30850	John Walters,Casey Egan,Nickolas Smith	52,306
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	96654uof	2024-02-29	DateA calendar pageFebruary 29, 2024 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #47439 31-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters	47,439
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	94676uof	2024-01-16	DateA calendar pageJanuary 16, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAlek Dennison 30-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4042 31-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4201 25-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4258 33-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46692 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Alek Dennison (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Alek Dennison (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4042 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4201 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4258 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Unknown Officer #4201 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4258 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4201 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Alek Dennison (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4042 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4258 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Aggravated Assault Battery (F) Criminal Recklessness Domestic Battery (F) Domestic Battery (M) Interfering with Reporting a Crime Intimidation Kidnapping Pointing a Firearm (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	1,814.00	W8300,42188	John Walters,Alek Dennison,,,	46,692
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	90011uof	2023-09-16	DateA calendar pageSeptember 16, 2023 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 49-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 personUnknown Officer #4322 41-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44681 21-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4322 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M)	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters,	44,681
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86401uof	2023-05-31	DateA calendar pageMay 31, 2023 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43247 18-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters	43,247
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	82253uof	2023-02-05	DateA calendar pageFebruary 5, 2023 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41633 42-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters	41,633
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	79290uof	2022-11-23	DateA calendar pageNovember 23, 2022 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 48-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #16704 Unknown age Unknown man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters	16,704
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	77539uof	2022-09-24	DateA calendar pageSeptember 24, 2022 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 48-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39602 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by John Walters (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Escape Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,814.00	W8300	John Walters	39,602