Ryan Daniel Bowersox – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

Above average: 106 total documented “uses of force” over 42 documented “incidents.”

13 (12.26%) against Hispanic people — above average
82 (77.36%) against Black people — above average
11 (10.38%) against white people
98 (92.45%) against men — above average
8 (7.55%) against women
12 (11.32%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	120278uof	2025-12-29	DateA calendar pageDecember 29, 2025 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1398 48-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Laceration OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #56323 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #1398 Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryan Bowersox Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,398.00	32561	,Ryan Bowersox	56,323
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118292uof	2025-10-20	DateA calendar pageOctober 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 38-year-old Black woman 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3969 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 37-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 41-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12104 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #55582 20-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M)	3,528.00	41074,32561	Samone Burris,Ryan Bowersox,,,	12,104
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117401uof	2025-09-20	DateA calendar pageSeptember 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 37-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 41-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3628 34-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,814.00	32561	Ryan Bowersox,,	3,628
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115441uof	2025-07-19	DateA calendar pageJuly 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4265 28-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54571 22-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4265 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,814.00	32561	Ryan Bowersox,	54,571
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115297uof	2025-07-16	DateA calendar pageJuly 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54494 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him. CivilianPersonCivilian #54495 17-year-old Black boy who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	3,814.00	32561	Ryan Bowersox	54,494
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115181uof	2025-07-11	DateA calendar pageJuly 11, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #753 56-year-old Black man 27 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3501 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 39-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 40-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #36395 20-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #753 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana CivilianPersonCivilian #54433 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag (2x) by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #753 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana	753.00	41658,32561	,,Nathan Lush,Ryan Bowersox,,	36,395
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115151uof	2025-07-09	DateA calendar pageJuly 9, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3524 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3969 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 40-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54417 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3524 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Dealing Marijuana Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	3,524.00	32561	,Ryan Bowersox,,	54,417
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115120uof	2025-07-01	DateA calendar pageJuly 1, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54411 19-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Attempted Murder	3,814.00	32561	Ryan Bowersox	54,411
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114245uof	2025-06-10	DateA calendar pageJune 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3524 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 37-year-old Black woman 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54084 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3524 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,524.00	41074,32561	,Samone Burris,Ryan Bowersox	54,084
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113881uof	2025-06-01	DateA calendar pageJune 1, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding CivilianPersonCivilian #53957 47-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,814.00	32561	Ryan Bowersox,	53,957