Tara Marie Asher – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

12 total documented “uses of force” (including 1 fatality) over 5 documented “incidents.”

3 (25.00%) against Black people
9 (75.00%) against white people
11 (91.67%) against men
1 (8.33%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	49707uof	2020-08-19	DateA calendar pageAugust 19, 2020 AddressMap pin46th Street Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 34-year-old white woman 9 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMollie Johanningsmeier 29-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrandon Brown 31-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personConnor Finch 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personFrank Gunn 34-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3939 32-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4051 31-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4066 22-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 20TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #26799 31-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Brandon Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Connor Finch (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Mollie Johanningsmeier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3939 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Brandon Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Brandon Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Frank Gunn (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Unknown Officer #4066 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Brandon Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Frank Gunn (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Mollie Johanningsmeier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4051 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3939 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4066 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,070.00	32351,40471,40801,41058,40408	Tara Asher,Mollie Johanningsmeier,Brandon Brown,Connor Finch,Frank Gunn,,,	26,799	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	14595uof	2016-06-03	DateA calendar pageJune 3, 2016 AddressMap pin5101 Hector Place Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Frazier 42-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 30-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #8026 53-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-Taser by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,171.00	27795,32351	Christopher Frazier,Tara Asher	8,026	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	12640uof	2016-02-22	DateA calendar pageFebruary 22, 2016 AddressMap pin400 W regent Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDavid Kinsey 44-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAdam Chappell 37-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1523 42-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoger Taylor 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 30-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3250 34-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6745 36-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Baton by David Kinsey (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Baton by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-CS/OC by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Adam Chappell (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Roger Taylor (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	865.00	K9652,20300,21239,32351	David Kinsey,Adam Chappell,,Roger Taylor,Tara Asher,	6,745	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	8857uof	2015-06-13	DateA calendar pageJune 13, 2015 AddressMap pin2621 S Lynhurst Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJeffrey Viewegh 46-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDavid Kinsey 43-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJon King 42-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2235 49-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoger Taylor 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2735 41-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 29-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3250 33-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #4269 46-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by David Kinsey (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-CS/OC by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Roger Taylor (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by David Kinsey (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Jeffrey Viewegh (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Jon King (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Tara Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #2735 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Unknown Officer #2235 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	587.00	V0297,K9652,20849,21239,32351	Jeffrey Viewegh,David Kinsey,Jon King,,Roger Taylor,,Tara Asher,	4,269	0
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	8154ois	2015-04-06	Fatal IncidentA shield with an exclamation pointFatal Incident DateA calendar pageApril 6, 2015 AddressMap pin5728 Ashby Drive Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #569 48-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAdam Chappell 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHoward Cottey 45-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCatherine Hedges 43-year-old Asian woman 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2235 49-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTara Asher 29-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3537 23-year-old white man Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting (Fatal) by Adam Chappell with his “Personal Patrol Rifle.” Shooting (Fatal) by Catherine Hedges with his “IMPD - Patrol Rifle.” Shooting (Fatal) by Howard Cottey with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Tara Asher with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Unknown Officer #2235 with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting (Fatal) by Unknown Officer #569 with his “Personal Shotgun.” InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented he sustained these injuries: Gunshot Wound (Fatal) Police allege he had a “Suspect - Rifle.”	569.00	20300,C7314,H4538,32351	,Adam Chappell,Howard Cottey,Catherine Hedges,,Tara Asher	3,537	1