This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Indiana.

State statistics

In 2008, there were 223,994 crimes reported in Indiana, including 327 murders.[1]

Policing

Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Indiana

In 2008, Indiana had 482 state and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 19,940 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 13,171 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]

Police ratio

In 2008, Indiana had 206 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]

Capital punishment laws

Further information: Capital punishment in Indiana

Capital punishment is applied in this state.[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/incrime.htm
  2. ^ "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  3. ^ "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  4. ^ "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  5. ^ "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  6. ^ http://www.religioustolerance.org/execut3.htm

External links

State of Indiana
Crime in the United States by state
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