Michael Brandon Wright – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

9 (39.13%) against Black people
11 (47.83%) against white people
3 (13.04%) against Hispanic people
10 (43.48%) against women
13 (56.52%) against men
5 (21.74%) against children under 18 years old

slug	agency_name	INCNUM	Search by Date (YYYY-MM-DD)		Search by Unknown Officer #	Search by Officer ID#	Search by Officer Name	Search by Civilian #
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	91630uof	2023-10-30	DateA calendar pageOctober 30, 2023 Service TypePhoneNot Applicable PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 45-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > HOMICIDE & VICTIM ASSISTANCE > HOMICIDE SECTION > HOMICIDE UNIT (LATE) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #45581 26-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Other by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Murder	2,575.00	20264	Michael Wright	45,581
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36265uof	2019-05-11	DateA calendar pageMay 11, 2019 AddressMap pin6020 E 82nd Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrian Silcox 38-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 41-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20898 16-year-old Black girl who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Brian Silcox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Silcox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,985.00	20829,20264	Brian Silcox,Michael Wright	20,898
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	35094uof	2019-03-22	DateA calendar pageMarch 22, 2019 AddressMap pin7639 Bayview Club Drive 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 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. CivilianPersonCivilian #20377 15-year-old Black girl who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Fist Strike by Ryan Archer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,575.00	20264,27088	Michael Wright,Ryan Archer	20,377
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	34733uof	2019-03-09	DateA calendar pageMarch 9, 2019 AddressMap pin8300 Craig Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation 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. CivilianPersonCivilian #18810 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser 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	Michael Wright	18,810
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	31540uof	2018-10-20	DateA calendar pageOctober 20, 2018 AddressMap pin7745 Sentinel Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 40-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #18526 37-year-old white woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Leg Sweep by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,575.00	20264	Michael Wright	18,526
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	24575uof	2017-12-09	DateA calendar pageDecember 9, 2017 AddressMap pin7150 Clearvista Drive Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 39-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #14645 39-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	2,575.00	20264	Michael Wright	14,645
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	22412uof	2017-08-16	DateA calendar pageAugust 16, 2017 AddressMap pin5565 N Keystone Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 39-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bruising Complaint of Pain Laceration CivilianPersonCivilian #13302 22-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Palm Strike by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	2,575.00	20264	Michael Wright	13,302
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	22175uof	2017-08-01	DateA calendar pageAugust 1, 2017 AddressMap pin7898 N HAGUE Road Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 39-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 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. CivilianPersonCivilian #11479 27-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Ryan Archer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Archer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,575.00	20264,27088	Michael Wright,Ryan Archer	11,479
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	19001uof	2017-02-04	DateA calendar pageFebruary 4, 2017 AddressMap pin5219 N College Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Wright 39-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 personLeslye Street 40-year-old Black woman 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11006 30-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Leslye Street (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Michael Wright (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Immediate Detention Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,575.00	20264,31012	Michael Wright,Leslye Street	11,006