Robert Lee Burns – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

48 total documented “uses of force” over 29 documented “incidents.”

29 (60.42%) against Black people
12 (25.00%) against white people
5 (10.42%) against Bi-racial people
2 (4.17%) against Hispanic people
8 (16.67%) against women
40 (83.33%) against men
13 (27.08%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114706uof	2025-06-27	DateA calendar pageJune 27, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDrew Sedam 38-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54255 24-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Drew Sedam (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,024.00	31736,41376	Drew Sedam,Robert Burns	54,255
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113162uof	2025-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3840 41-year-old Hispanic man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53728 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3840 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F)	3,577.00	41376	Robert Burns,	53,728
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103445uof	2024-08-17	DateA calendar pageAugust 17, 2024 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3977 34-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50026 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #3977 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Pointing a Firearm (F) Possession of a Handgun (F)	3,577.00	41376	Robert Burns,	50,026
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	99140uof	2024-05-04	DateA calendar pageMay 4, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTodd Hammons 40-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 personJohn Di Cicco 39-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 personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyne Lane 31-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48439 Unknown age white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: by John Di Cicco (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Todd Hammons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryne Lane (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Todd Hammons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Todd Hammons (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,378.00	40510,32116,41376,42204	Todd Hammons,John Di Cicco,Robert Burns,Ryne Lane	48,439
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	98895uof	2024-04-27	DateA calendar pageApril 27, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCharles Hudson 37-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4237 25-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #33765 22-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Charles Hudson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Escape Public Intoxication Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	3,577.00	41376,41942	Robert Burns,Charles Hudson,	33,765
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95095uof	2024-01-26	DateA calendar pageJanuary 26, 2024 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4491 31-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46865 42-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4491 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Intimidation Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,577.00	41376	Robert Burns,	46,865
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	94764uof	2024-01-19	DateA calendar pageJanuary 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #446 69-year-old white woman 43 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4411 33-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #29582 34-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #446 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4411 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	446.00	41376	,Robert Burns,	29,582
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92379uof	2023-11-24	DateA calendar pageNovember 24, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 36-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43487 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Public Indecency Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,577.00	41376	Robert Burns	43,487
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86750uof	2023-06-10	DateA calendar pageJune 10, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1124 54-year-old white man 27 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 35-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #32827 42-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #1124 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #1124 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #1124 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,124.00	41376	,Robert Burns	32,827
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	85771uof	2023-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personEthan Smith 32-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRobert Burns 35-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30144 30-year-old Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Robert Burns (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Battery by Bodily Waste Immediate Detention	3,474.00	40860,41376	Ethan Smith,Robert Burns	30,144