Peter Michael Tomlinson – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

56 total documented “uses of force” over 27 documented “incidents.”

17 (30.36%) against Black people
35 (62.50%) against white people
4 (7.14%) against Hispanic people
47 (83.93%) against men
9 (16.07%) against women
10 (17.86%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113405uof	2025-05-18	DateA calendar pageMay 18, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJason Rakaska 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 personJeffrey Scott 42-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personScott Hartman 38-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 personPeter Tomlinson 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 personUnknown Officer #4199 30-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #15822 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jeffrey Scott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Scott Hartman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4199 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jason Rakaska (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	1,465.00	20107,S4190,31351,31740	Jason Rakaska,Jeffrey Scott,Scott Hartman,Peter Tomlinson,	15,822
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103573ois	2024-07-02	DateA calendar pageJuly 2, 2024 PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 39-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OTHER ASSIGNMENTS > TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS > STAFFING POOL > OIS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDustin Pervine 37-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OTHER ASSIGNMENTS > TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS > STAFFING POOL > OIS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49339 87-year-old white man Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting by Dustin Pervine with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting by Peter Tomlinson with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented he sustained these injuries: Gunshot Wound Police allege he had a “Suspect - Handgun.”	3,032.00	31740,41068	Peter Tomlinson,Dustin Pervine	49,339
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95174uof	2024-01-29	DateA calendar pageJanuary 29, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 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. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Turner 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJared Martin 34-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5497 43-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Douglas Turner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Turner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,032.00	31740,41364,41659	Peter Tomlinson,Douglas Turner,Jared Martin	5,497
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93176uof	2023-12-15	DateA calendar pageDecember 15, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 38-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46207 15-year-old Black girl who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Leg Sweep by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	46,207
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	90096uof	2023-09-17	DateA calendar pageSeptember 17, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 38-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJared Martin 34-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3760 35-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bite Mark CivilianPersonCivilian #44754 24-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Unknown Officer #3760 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #3760 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jared Martin (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Warrant Arrest	3,032.00	31740,41659	Peter Tomlinson,Jared Martin,	44,754
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80064uof	2022-12-17	DateA calendar pageDecember 17, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 37-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #19943 23-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Invasion of Privacy Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	19,943
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	79554uof	2022-12-02	DateA calendar pageDecember 2, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 37-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40610 22-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	40,610
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	69309uof	2022-01-22	DateA calendar pageJanuary 22, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 37-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #35328 32-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	35,328
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	68483uof	2022-01-04	DateA calendar pageJanuary 4, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 37-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34921 26-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	34,921
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	67935uof	2021-12-24	DateA calendar pageDecember 24, 2021 Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 36-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34714 21-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,032.00	31740	Peter Tomlinson	34,714