Welcome to the Official Web Site of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana

Following good crime prevention and personal protection practices can help citizens reduce the risk or severity of crime victimization.  Tips relating to these practices are provided courtesy of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Downtown District. 

• Preventing Burglary
• Deterring Vehicle Theft
• Reducing the Risk of Violent Crime
• Understanding and Coping with Elder Abuse
• Dealing with Nuisance Phone Calls
• What To Do If Your Purse or Wallet Is Lost or Stolen
• Marking Your Property

• Home Security
• Apartment Security
• Security At Work
• Security On the Street
• Personal Safety Tips
• Holiday Safety
• Halloween Safety
• Security on the Internet (an external site maintained by a joint federal law enforcement and industry task force)
• Entering Emergency Contact Numbers in your Mobile Phone