Kenneth Ray Olson – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

10 (62.50%) against Black people
5 (31.25%) against white people
1 (6.25%) against Hispanic people
16 (100.00%) against men
1 (6.25%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	101894uof	2024-07-10	DateA calendar pageJuly 10, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 41-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > CANINE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49454 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Canine Incident” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite (4x) by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Shoplifting - Theft Warrant Arrest	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	49,454
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	99918uof	2024-05-19	DateA calendar pageMay 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCraig Hedden 55-year-old white man 28 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > CANINE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 41-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > CANINE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Roach 38-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > CANINE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48794 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS Grenade by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Craig Hedden (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Michael Roach (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Domestic Battery (M)	2,230.00	H9159,21175,R1903	Craig Hedden,Kenneth Olson,Michael Roach	48,794
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	45767uof	2020-02-28	DateA calendar pageFebruary 28, 2020 AddressMap pin6132 E 39th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 38-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24706 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	24,706
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	42125uof	2019-10-27	DateA calendar pageOctober 27, 2019 AddressMap pin1255 Hiatt Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23030 35-year-old white man who police said was “Canine Incident” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	23,030
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	39220uof	2019-07-28	DateA calendar pageJuly 28, 2019 AddressMap pin2626 Glenns Valley Lane Service TypePhoneRequest For PSD PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7086 28-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Robbery	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	7,086
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	38320uof	2019-07-07	DateA calendar pageJuly 7, 2019 AddressMap pin4800 Lafayette Road Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCraig Hedden 51-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3501 30-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #15717 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Canine Bite by Craig Hedden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property Warrant Arrest	2,230.00	H9159,21175	Craig Hedden,Kenneth Olson,	15,717
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	38000uof	2019-06-27	DateA calendar pageJune 27, 2019 AddressMap pin4081 Superior Road Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - MIDDLE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21469 41-year-old white man who police said was “Canine Incident” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Methamphetamine Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	21,469
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	27900uof	2018-05-05	DateA calendar pageMay 5, 2018 AddressMap pin2001 Churchman Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #16537 31-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	16,537
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	27315uof	2018-04-09	DateA calendar pageApril 9, 2018 AddressMap pin3207 S Oakland Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6574 34-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Habitual Traffic Violator Possession of a Handgun (F) Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	6,574
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	25246uof	2018-01-11	DateA calendar pageJanuary 11, 2018 AddressMap pin839 S pershing Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKenneth Olson 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION > HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU/TACTICAL > CANINE SECTION > CANINE UNIT - DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #15065 39-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Canine Bite by Kenneth Olson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Canine Bite ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	2,737.00	21175	Kenneth Olson	15,065