Indianapolis, IN, September 9, 2026 —

An incident involving a protester being handcuffed by a sheriff’s deputy occurred during an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) budget hearing held at the City-County Building. The event took place as attendees expressed emotional calls for accountability.

The proceedings were disrupted, and the protester was taken into custody by a deputy from the sheriff’s department. The specific reason for the protester being handcuffed was not detailed in the provided information. The name of the protester, the specific sheriff’s deputy involved, and the precise actions that led to the handcuffing were not immediately available.

This incident transpired in the context of heightened emotions among those present, specifically stemming from the recent killing of Dalys Jett by the IMPD. The death of Jett has evidently fueled demands for greater accountability from the police department, contributing to the charged atmosphere at the hearing.

Budget hearings for law enforcement agencies often attract public scrutiny, particularly when community concerns about policing practices are high. The disruptions mentioned indicate a level of public engagement and distress regarding the issues brought before the department and the city officials.

Further details regarding the timeline of the handcuffing incident relative to the disruptions and the specific calls for accountability were not provided. The outcome for the handcuffed protester and any potential follow-up actions were also not specified.



Story summarized from the original created by Emily Hopkins and Jenna Watson on mirrorindy.org, see more information here.

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