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Amos Brown

May 5, 2011 at 5:49 pm

Public Safety Director Explains IMPD Changes

Public Safety Director Explains IMPD Changes

Audio Included in Post. Runs 34 Minutes. Audio©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub came to Afternoon with Amos to explain some new tactics and strategies the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) will be using to reduce crime. Even though crime is down 15%, IMPD is undertaking a “surge” to place more officers on the streets. A controversial part of the strategy is moving officers from the PAL Club and OK programs into working with youth in a

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Amos Brown

Jan 5, 2011 at 9:33 pm

Public Safety Dir Dr. Frank Straub Talks Crime And Police On AWA

Public Safety Dir Dr. Frank Straub Talks Crime And Police On AWA

Audio Included in Post. Runs 50 Minutes. Audio ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Indianapolis/Marion County Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub returned to Afternoons with Amos; one year after starting his job. Straub discussed with Amos and listeners a wide variety of topics from youth gangs and violence; new ways of police working with youth, crime and homicides, and IMPD’s poor record of hiring and promoting African-American officers.

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Amos Brown

Nov 6, 2010 at 9:29 am

Director Straub’s Statement On Merit Board Decision

Director Straub’s Statement On Merit Board Decision

Audio Included in Post. Runs 3 Minutes. Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub comments about the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Merit Board’s six-to-one decision to return to duty Officer Jerry Piland, who was charged with using excessive force and violating department rules in the beating of Brandon Johnson.Hear Director Straub’s entire statement on the matter above.

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Amos Brown

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:03 pm

More Reaction On AWA To IMPD Police Mess

More Reaction On AWA To IMPD Police Mess

Audio Included in Post. Runs 28 Minutes. ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. The crisis enveloping the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department continues. On Afternoons with Amos, veteran WXIN/Fox 59 reporter Russ McQuade and City-County Councilors Joanne Sanders and William “Duke” Oliver talked about the latest developments.

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Amos Brown

Aug 19, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Evidence In IMPD Drunk Driving Case Thrown OUT! Reaction And More On Friday’s AWA

Evidence In IMPD Drunk Driving Case Thrown OUT! Reaction And More On Friday’s AWA

Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi has been forced to throw out several charges against that IMPD officer charged with drunk driving that resulted in the death of one motorcyclists and the serious injury to two others.  The reason? IMPD failed to follow procedures spelled out in state law for how blood alcohol tests are to be conducted in potential criminal cases.  Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub and IMPD Chief Paul

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Amos Brown

Jul 18, 2010 at 2:20 pm

SPECIAL REPORT: Amos Gets Update On Expo Shootings From Mayor and Public Safety Director

SPECIAL REPORT: Amos Gets Update On Expo Shootings From Mayor and Public Safety Director

Audio Included in Post. Runs 14 Minutes. ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. AM1310 The Light broadcast a Special Report Sunday afternoon (July 18th) on the shootings Saturday night after Black Expo. Amos Brown interviewed live Mayor Greg Ballard and Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub.

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Amos Brown

Jul 9, 2010 at 8:38 am

Cong. Andre Carson Talks To IMPD Chief And Public Safety Director

Cong. Andre Carson Talks To IMPD Chief And Public Safety Director

Audio Included in Post. Length 9 Minutes, 30 Seconds. Audio ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. In an Afternoons with Amos interview, Congressman Andre Carson revealed that he’s talked with Indianapolis Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub and IMPD Chief Paul Ciesielski about community concerns on police brutality.

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Amos Brown

Jun 10, 2010 at 5:18 pm

IMPD Beating Case – Police Side And Community’s Side

IMPD Beating Case – Police Side And Community’s Side

Here are the statements of Indianapolis Police and the Family of Brandon Johnson released today (June 10th) in the wake of the announcement that one police officer will be fired for using excessive force against Brandon Johnson last month.

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Amos Brown

Jun 9, 2010 at 10:20 pm

Public Safety Director & Police Chief To Report Beating Investigation On Thursday’s AWA

Public Safety Director & Police Chief To Report Beating Investigation On Thursday’s AWA

The Indianapolis Black community will react to the results of IMPD’s internal investigation into the alleged beating of Brandon Johnson on Thursday’s (June 10th) Afternoons with Amos program. Indianapolis Public Safety Director Dr. Frank Straub and Police Chief Paul Ciesielski will explain the report’s findings at the program’s start at 1pm. They will take calls from listeners and hear initial Black community reaction. Then at 2pm, Afternoons with Amos shares with listeners a press conference held the 15-year-old who

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Amos Brown

Jun 4, 2010 at 9:15 am

AWA Live from Indy’s Police Training Academy – Part 1

AWA Live from Indy’s Police Training Academy – Part 1

Audio Included in Post. Audio ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. In the wake of a controversial beating of a 15 year old Black teen by Indianapolis Police three weeks ago Afternoons with Amos was invited and accepted an invitation to broadcast live from the Police Training Academy. Guests talked about police training and how residents should interact with police. Listeners called with examples of mistreatment by police along with questions about training and recruitment. It was the first time any Indianapolis

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