Shawn W Smith – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

18 total documented “uses of force” over 9 documented “incidents.”

7 (38.89%) against Black people
8 (44.44%) against white people
2 (11.11%) against Bi-racial people
1 (5.56%) against B people
15 (83.33%) against men
2 (11.11%) against women
1 (5.56%) against men
1 (5.56%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117924uof	2025-10-08	DateA calendar pageOctober 8, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Lawlis 46-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 43-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #7389 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Jonathan Lawlis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jonathan Lawlis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Jonathan Lawlis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonathan Lawlis (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (F) Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,546.00	30416,21180	Jonathan Lawlis,Shawn Smith	7,389
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	84475uof	2023-04-05	DateA calendar pageApril 5, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 41-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4158 37-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4184 27-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #42534 Unknown age white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4158 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Unknown Officer #4184 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4158 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Violation of Protective Order (M)	2,745.00	21180	Shawn Smith,,	42,534
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	11833uof	2015-12-24	DateA calendar pageDecember 24, 2015 AddressMap pin5300 W 38th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #1607 27-year-old Bi-racial man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Battery by Bodily Waste Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,745.00	21180	Shawn Smith	1,607
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	11255uof	2015-11-19	DateA calendar pageNovember 19, 2015 AddressMap pin6250 W 38th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Hornaday 48-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #5873 19-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by William Hornaday (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,412.00	20185,21180	William Hornaday,Shawn Smith	5,873
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	9681uof	2015-08-09	DateA calendar pageAugust 9, 2015 AddressMap pin5510 W 38th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Hornaday 48-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJaime Thorn 38-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #4835 38-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jaime Thorn (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Jaime Thorn (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by William Hornaday (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jaime Thorn (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,412.00	20185,21180,31739	William Hornaday,Shawn Smith,Jaime Thorn	4,835
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	9070uof	2015-06-27	DateA calendar pageJune 27, 2015 AddressMap pin3120 Winton Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Hornaday 48-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #4414 36-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by William Hornaday (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,412.00	20185,21180	William Hornaday,Shawn Smith	4,414
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	7425ois	2015-03-11	DateA calendar pageMarch 11, 2015 AddressMap pin6378 W 35th Place Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3265 17-year-old B boy Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting by Shawn Smith with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. Police allege he had a “Suspect - Handgun.”	2,745.00	21180	Shawn Smith	3,265
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	6922uof	2015-02-12	DateA calendar pageFebruary 12, 2015 AddressMap pin4320 Exmoor Court Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #2877 44-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Mental Writ	2,745.00	21180	Shawn Smith	2,877
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	6146uof	2014-12-21	DateA calendar pageDecember 21, 2014 AddressMap pin2200 N Tibbs Avenue Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShawn Smith 32-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #2320 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Taser by Shawn Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,745.00	21180	Shawn Smith	2,320