Indy Unplugged

Serving & Protecting Indianola: Insights From Police Chief Brian Sher

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Season 1, Episode 3: Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher joins "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful conversation that highlights his 30-year journey with the Indianola Police Department and how the City of Indianola has evolved over the years, his passion for Indianola, community policing and how IPD prioritizes community outreach just as much as law enforcement, key moments in 2023 that IPD experienced, new technology initiatives, programs and so much more.

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  • 00:00-00:41: Intro
  • 00:42-02:04: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds
  • 02:05-03:29: City Evolvement During 30-Year Career
  • 03:30-04:20: What Made You Choose & Stay In Indianola?
  • 04:21-08:12: Being Named Police Chief, Leading Department & Creating Opportunities
  • 08:13-10:51: IPD’s Approach to Community Policing
  • 10:52-12:35: Public Safety Chili Cookoff & Norwalk Office Jayson Spurr
  • 12:36-13:47: Structure of Indianola Police Department
  • 13:48-14:56: Top Qualities of a Successful IPD Employee
  • 14:57-17:53: Working Events in Indianola & Their Impact
  • 17:54-20:10: How Has Technology Shifted The Department?
  • 20:11-23:42: New Cameras Appearing Along City Roads
  • 23:43-27:20: IPD’s School Resource Officer
  • 27:21-28:46: IPD’s DARE program
  • 28:47-30:05: IPD’s K9 program and Kilo
  • 30:06-31:20: Employee Recruitment & Staff Openings
  • 31:21-33:58: New Community Services Officer Position
  • 33:59-35:30: Closing
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    Indy UnpluggedBy City of Indianola, Iowa
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