Joshua Travis Murphy – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

20 total documented “uses of force” over 12 documented “incidents.”

15 (75.00%) against Black people
3 (15.00%) against white people
2 (10.00%) against Hispanic people
17 (85.00%) against men
3 (15.00%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	82869uof	2023-02-19	DateA calendar pageFebruary 19, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 43-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJason Mitchell 37-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCharles Hudson 36-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE 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 LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4237 24-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41861 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4194 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Jason Mitchell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Charles Hudson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jason Mitchell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4194 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,051.00	31334,31035,41942	Joshua Murphy,Jason Mitchell,Charles Hudson,,	41,861
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	58478uof	2021-03-30	DateA calendar pageMarch 30, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 42-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30242 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,051.00	31334	Joshua Murphy	30,242
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	40217uof	2019-08-29	DateA calendar pageAugust 29, 2019 AddressMap pin7412 Whipporwill Place Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 40-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3468 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bite Mark Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #22274 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #3468 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #3468 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3468 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #3468 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3468 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,051.00	31334	Joshua Murphy,	22,274
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36976uof	2019-06-02	DateA calendar pageJune 2, 2019 AddressMap pin5537 S Fjord Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAnthony Patz 52-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2350 39-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 40-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCharles Hudson 33-year-old Black man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21133 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: by Charles Hudson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Anthony Patz (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #2350 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Anthony Patz (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Criminal Confinement Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,324.00	P0735,31334,41942	Anthony Patz,,Joshua Murphy,Charles Hudson	21,133
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36091uof	2019-05-03	DateA calendar pageMay 3, 2019 AddressMap pin7804 musket Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personEvan Meyer 40-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 40-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20812 33-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Evan Meyer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (F) Interfering with Reporting a Crime Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,985.00	31725,31334	Evan Meyer,Joshua Murphy	20,812
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	35469uof	2019-04-05	DateA calendar pageApril 5, 2019 AddressMap pin7255 Tulip Tree Trail Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 41-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 40-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20526 18-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	2,575.00	20264,31334	Michael Wright,Joshua Murphy	20,526
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	35274uof	2019-03-29	DateA calendar pageMarch 29, 2019 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Archer 38-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 40-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20441 21-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Archer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Immediate Detention	2,877.00	27088,31334	Ryan Archer,Joshua Murphy	20,441
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	28610uof	2018-06-07	DateA calendar pageJune 7, 2018 AddressMap pin3138 N kenwood Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 39-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDominique Clark 31-year-old Black woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoss Jette 36-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #16973 26-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Dominique Clark (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Ross Jette (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,051.00	31334,41054,41061	Joshua Murphy,Dominique Clark,Ross Jette	16,973
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	18243uof	2017-01-02	DateA calendar pageJanuary 2, 2017 AddressMap pin8325 BASH Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert McNeil 53-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Archer 36-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 38-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #10563 19-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) by Robert McNeil (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Ryan Archer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,349.00	20259,27088,31334	Robert McNeil,Ryan Archer,Joshua Murphy	10,563
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	8066uof	2015-04-18	DateA calendar pageApril 18, 2015 AddressMap pin4902 E 34th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1413 43-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephanie Herr 33-year-old white woman 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Hashley 28-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Murphy 36-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3698 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage by Andrew Hashley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephanie Herr (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #1413 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Dealing Marijuana Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,413.00	27581,31373,31334	,Stephanie Herr,Andrew Hashley,Joshua Murphy	3,698