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White Collar Crime
Public corruption erodes the trust and confidence of citizens. It undercuts the fabric of a democratic society and cheapens the commitment of honest public officials.
When it comes to prosecuting public corruption in a Brizzi administration, there are no Republicans and no Democrats. Public officials, whether elected or appointed, whether they sit in a corner office or in a cubicle, are all expected to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity.
Indianapolis is the state capital, and because of this, every one of our city's public officials should act as an exemplary role model for the entire state. The Marion County Prosecutor plays a key role in ferreting out corruption and impropriety in the public offices of not only Indianapolis and Marion County, but also the State of Indiana.
Prosecutor Brizzi believes that our public servants should be held to the highest degree of integrity. A valuable tool that we use to prevent and prosecute public corruption is the Marion County Grand Jury. There, a staff of detectives under my direction conducts investigations into public corruption.
Among the most difficult cases are those involving officers of the law. Men and women throughout Marion County proudly wear the badge of the Indianapolis Police Department, the Sheriff's Department, State Police and other law enforcement agencies. To honor their service, their commitment and the trust they need to do their jobs, we must keep our sworn officers at the highest level of integrity. Uniformed personnel are human and they too make mistakes. Nevertheless, if law enforcement personnel are involved in the commission of a crime, I will make certain that they are prosecuted fully and firmly.
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