27-Year Veteran Appointed as IMPD's First Female Police Chief

IMPD makes history with first female police chief, Tayna Terry

Tayna Terry was named IMPD’s first female police chief, bringing 27 years of experience to the role.

Indianapolis appoints very first female police chief

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The City of Indianapolis has appointed its very first female Chief of Police to lead the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Now Chief Tanya Terry, a 27-year veteran of the force, has served as a Deputy Chief of Operations underneath former Chief Chris Bailey for the last two years. Bailey stepped away from the role after announcing his appointment as Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett sha…

27-year veteran appointed as IMPD's first female police chief

INDIANAPOLIS -- A 27-year veteran will be the first female police chief for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Tanya Terry was named IMPD’s new chief on Wednesday by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. This comes after current IMPD Chief Chris Bailey announced earlier this month his decision to leave the position and become Hogsett's chief of staff [...]

Indianapolis mayor names Tanya Terry as the city's first female police chief

Tanya Terry named first woman to lead Indianapolis police

Tanya Terry named first female IMPD police chief

INDIANAPOLIS Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the appointment of 27-year veteran Tanya Terry as the new Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Terry makes history as the first woman permanently appointed as IMPD police chief."When it comes to the safety and security of Indianapolis, few have spent as many waking hours dedicated to our city as Tanya," Mayor Hogsett said. "Crime is down across the board. Criminal homicides are at an e…