Shane Austin Nicholsen – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

30 (32.97%) against white people
1 (1.10%) against Other people
59 (64.84%) against Black people
1 (1.10%) against Native Amer people
80 (87.91%) against men
11 (12.09%) against women
13 (14.29%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116382uof	2025-08-19	DateA calendar pageAugust 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneSWAT Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJustin Hyde 35-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54870 19-year-old white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Justin Hyde (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest	3,446.00	40829,40845	Justin Hyde,Shane Nicholsen	54,870
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115908uof	2025-08-03	DateA calendar pageAugust 3, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAdam Moss 38-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4050 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54720 31-year-old Other man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-BPS Gas by Adam Moss (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-BPS Gas by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-BPS Gas by Unknown Officer #4050 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Clearout OC by Adam Moss (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Pointing a Firearm (F)	3,384.00	40519,40845	Adam Moss,Shane Nicholsen,	54,720
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115305uof	2025-07-16	DateA calendar pageJuly 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJerome Barker 46-year-old Black man 17 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54500 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jerome Barker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Aggravated Assault	2,512.00	30421,40845	Jerome Barker,Shane Nicholsen	54,500
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112874uof	2025-04-29	DateA calendar pageApril 29, 2025 Service TypePhoneSWAT Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12473 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Murder Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,460.00	40845	Shane Nicholsen	12,473
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111904uof	2025-04-02	DateA calendar pageApril 2, 2025 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Cosler 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAdam Moss 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53162 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-40mm Foam Baton by Robert Cosler (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Adam Moss (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Mental Writ Pointing a Firearm (F) Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,281.00	40188,40519,40845	Robert Cosler,Adam Moss,Shane Nicholsen	53,162
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111806uof	2025-03-31	DateA calendar pageMarch 31, 2025 Service TypePhoneSWAT Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4572 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44445 52-year-old white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Unknown Officer #4572 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-40mm Foam Baton by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4572 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Mischief (F) Criminal Recklessness Criminal Trespass Leaving the Scene of a PD Crash Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (F) Pointing a Firearm (F) Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,460.00	40845	Shane Nicholsen,	44,445
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111231uof	2025-03-14	DateA calendar pageMarch 14, 2025 Service TypePhoneSWAT Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrett Bousema 37-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > Swat Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 31-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > Swat Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3997 34-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > Swat Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52880 60-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Brett Bousema (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3997 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Brett Bousema (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #3997 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brett Bousema (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	2,997.00	31650,40845	Brett Bousema,Shane Nicholsen,	52,880
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110234uof	2025-02-05	DateA calendar pageFebruary 5, 2025 Service TypePhoneSWAT Incident PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRobert Cosler 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD Operations Division > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > Swat Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 30-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD Operations Division > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > Swat Unit InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52397 64-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Robert Cosler (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Aggravated Assault Battery (F) Battery (M) Criminal Recklessness Domestic Battery (F) Domestic Battery (M) Interfering with Reporting a Crime Intimidation Pointing a Firearm (F) Pointing a Firearm (M)	3,281.00	40188,40845	Robert Cosler,Shane Nicholsen	52,397
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	107894uof	2024-12-19	DateA calendar pageDecember 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDaniel Brezik 40-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAdam Moss 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAric Gerke 44-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 30-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > SPECIAL OPERATIONS > SWAT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51700 17-year-old Black boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Clearout OC by Adam Moss (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Clearout OC by Aric Gerke (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Clearout OC by Daniel Brezik (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Clearout OC by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Armed Robbery Carjacking Intimidation Possession of a Handgun (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,087.00	30698,40519,40824,40845	Daniel Brezik,Adam Moss,Aric Gerke,Shane Nicholsen	51,700
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106806uof	2024-11-16	DateA calendar pageNovember 16, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAdam Moss 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShane Nicholsen 30-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3932 27-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51335 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Adam Moss (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag (2x) by Shane Nicholsen (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag (4x) by Unknown Officer #3932 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M) Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,384.00	40519,40845	Adam Moss,Shane Nicholsen,	51,335