Police Transparency Hub - South Bend, Indiana

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POLICE TRANSPARENCY OVERVIEW

The South Bend Police Department’s data transparency page was first created in 2016 and has evolved over the last few years. This latest version is the result of our continuous initiative to use resident feedback to make the user experience better! You can find all the same great information of the previous transparency hub and more.

Use this space to access and analyze raw data, as well as to explore interactive visuals that provide context and help you interpret information about your Police Department and our community.

POLICE DATA CATEGORIES

Below are the Police data pages containing dasboards, maps, and links to relevant data. Select a category to navigate to its page.

Crime & Incidents Data

Incident dashboard
Crime definitions
Maps

Compliments, Complaints & Investigations Data

Use of force
Commendations
Complaints

Group Violence Intervention

Strategy info
Shooting stats
Criminally assaulted shooting victims map

Recruitment Data

Recruitment stages
Demographics
Training data

SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES

Below are direct links to written policies of the South Bend Police Department.

POLICE INITIATIVES

Quarterly Public Safety Updates

In 2022 the Mayor and Police Chief began providing regular public safety updates to local media and residents. These updates share data, highlight public safety strategies, and create dialogue on how the City is addressing gun violence.

2022 Quarter 1

2022 Quarter 2

2022 Quarter 3

2022 Quarter 4

2023 Quarter 1

2023 Quarter 2

2023 Quarter 3

Relationship-Based Policing

Relationship-based policing focuses on developing a relationship between residents and the officers they interact with to increase connectivity and engagement.

Relationship-Based Policing Strategic Plan – Full

Relationship-Based Policing One-Pager

“The most important call you’ll ever be on, is the one you’re on.”

Department Organizational Restructure

In 2016, the South Bend Police Department consulted with The Riseling Group for a review of the Department’s organizational structure.

To view the final report, click here.

To learn about the changes that the South Bend Police Department is making, click here.

21st Century Policing

21CP Solutions helps law enforcement agencies and communities to address modern challenges of policing.

In 2019, the City of South Bend tasked 21CP with conducting an assessment of the South Bend Police Department, focusing on six primary areas. 21CP developed a comprehensive report of recommendations for reform that can serve as an immediate roadmap for improvement. The full report was released in July of 2020.

To read the full report from 21CP, click here.

The areas of focus included:

Use of Force & De-Escalation
Body-Worn Cameras
Bias-Free Policing
Accountability
Community Engagement & Participation
Officer Well-Being, Recruitment, Retention & Developing the Narrative.

Details on City actions in response to the 21CP recommendations can be found in the:

21CP Update Presentation, which provides a high level overview of work and accomplishments.

21CP Companion Document, which provides details on City actions to address each of the individual 21CP recommendations.

LOOKING FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY?

The Board of Public Safety acts as the administrative agency for the South Bend Police and Fire Departments. The Board of Public Safety has exclusive control over the following: