Richard Anthony Stratman – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

50 total documented “uses of force” over 19 documented “incidents.”

13 (26.00%) against white people
24 (48.00%) against Black people
13 (26.00%) against Bi-racial people — significantly above average!
10 (20.00%) against women
40 (80.00%) against men
3 (6.00%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	89625uof	2023-09-05	DateA calendar pageSeptember 5, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #667 54-year-old white man 28 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 40-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44517 36-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #667 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #667 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	667.00	21237	,Richard Stratman	44,517
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88784uof	2023-08-09	DateA calendar pageAugust 9, 2023 Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 40-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #44205 34-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Indecency Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,485.00	21237	Richard Stratman	44,205
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86311uof	2023-05-29	DateA calendar pageMay 29, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1166 49-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 40-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #9994 48-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Unknown Officer #1166 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #1166 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #1166 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,166.00	21237	,Richard Stratman	9,994
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	60521uof	2021-05-18	DateA calendar pageMay 18, 2021 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 38-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31046 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,485.00	21237	Richard Stratman	31,046
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	51819uof	2020-10-28	DateA calendar pageOctober 28, 2020 AddressMap pin2910 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27737 36-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,485.00	21237	Richard Stratman	27,737
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	50544uof	2020-09-09	DateA calendar pageSeptember 9, 2020 AddressMap pinmm113 S I-65 Highway Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Chapman 35-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27208 28-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Chapman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	2,485.00	21237,31656	Richard Stratman,Christopher Chapman	27,208
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	50562uof	2020-09-09	DateA calendar pageSeptember 9, 2020 AddressMap pin3000 N Alton Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMarcus Riley 27-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27210 14-year-old Bi-racial boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,485.00	21237,40857	Richard Stratman,Marcus Riley	27,210
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	46714uof	2020-04-15	DateA calendar pageApril 15, 2020 AddressMap pin2800 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Swelling CivilianPersonCivilian #25195 40-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Driving While Suspended Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,485.00	21237	Richard Stratman	25,195
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	43077uof	2019-12-03	DateA calendar pageDecember 3, 2019 AddressMap pin5000 Garamy Court Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personRoberto Sanchez 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #23513 21-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike (2x) by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle Strong Armed Robbery	2,485.00	21237,41069	Richard Stratman,Roberto Sanchez	23,513
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	31765uof	2018-10-18	DateA calendar pageOctober 18, 2018 AddressMap pin1500 W 29th Street Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Stratman 35-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3390 28-year-old white woman 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > FLEX TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #18683 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Richard Stratman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3390 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana Maintaining a Common Nuisance Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,485.00	21237	Richard Stratman,	18,683