INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Community Engagement and Outreach Bureau (CEOB) spent 2025 focusing on building relationships with young people and families across the city.

Through school visits, mentorship programs, summer camps, and sports activities, officers worked to build trust with kids who police leaders say are most at risk of falling into crime.

“It may prevent violence from happening, being able to stay connect with our young people and give them other resources or outlets,” said IMPD Maj. Corey Mims.

That approach was on full display at the inaugural CEOB Community Day Jamboree th...