Steven Anthony Brinker – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

24 total documented “uses of force” over 16 documented “incidents.”

19 (79.17%) against Black people
4 (16.67%) against white people
1 (4.17%) against Bi-racial people
20 (83.33%) against men
4 (16.67%) against women
2 (8.33%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	119018uof	2025-11-13	DateA calendar pageNovember 13, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 47-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4138 28-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7599 52-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4138 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4138 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in Methamphetamine Possession of a Handgun (F) Warrant Arrest	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker,	7,599
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114033uof	2025-06-04	DateA calendar pageJune 4, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 47-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53994 39-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	53,994
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92107uof	2023-11-14	DateA calendar pageNovember 14, 2023 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 45-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Plummer 38-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJonathon Willey 34-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #45820 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Plummer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Jonathon Willey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Matthew Plummer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,575.00	B3995,21050,40505	Steven Brinker,Matthew Plummer,Jonathon Willey	45,820
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	79786uof	2022-12-10	DateA calendar pageDecember 10, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 44-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34372 32-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	34,372
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	70620uof	2022-02-24	DateA calendar pageFebruary 24, 2022 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 44-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7144 42-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	7,144
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	67021uof	2021-12-03	DateA calendar pageDecember 3, 2021 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 43-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34292 36-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	34,292
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	54963uof	2021-01-07	DateA calendar pageJanuary 7, 2021 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 43-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28709 Unknown age white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Warrant Arrest	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	28,709
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	54844uof	2021-01-06	DateA calendar pageJanuary 6, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 43-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23927 Unknown age Bi-racial man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Carjacking	1,575.00	B3995	Steven Brinker	23,927
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	53354uof	2020-12-10	DateA calendar pageDecember 10, 2020 AddressMap pin233 E CRAGMONT Drive Service TypePhoneSearch Warrant PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #978 50-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 42-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28224 43-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Lethal-Handgun by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Unknown Officer #978 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Dealing in Methamphetamine Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	978.00	B3995	,Steven Brinker	28,224
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	53355uof	2020-12-10	DateA calendar pageDecember 10, 2020 AddressMap pin233 E Cragmont Drive Service TypePhoneSearch Warrant PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #978 50-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1419 49-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSteven Brinker 42-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION SECTION > CRIMINAL INTERDICTION UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28224 43-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: by Unknown Officer #1419 (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Steven Brinker (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Unknown Officer #978 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	978.00	B3995	,,Steven Brinker	28,224