First responders detail public safety plan for 110th Running of Indianapolis 500

First responders detail public safety plan for 110th Running of Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Local first responders gathered Wednesday morning to brief reporters and civilians on the public safety plan for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Among those speaking during the briefing were Tanya Terry — the chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department — and Dan O'Donnell, Chief Medical Director of Indianapolis Emergency Medical [...]

Police and Medics Outline Their Plan for Indy 500 Weekend

Source: Justin Casterline / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — With the Indy 500 just days away, public safety leaders say they are focused on preparation, awareness, and keeping operations steady as large crowds gather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Tanya Terry said officers are trained to watch for anything that looks out of place in big crowds, including unattended items or unusual behavior. …