Indianapolis, IN
Who do I call? Neighborhood nuisance edition – Indianapolis Recorder
As backyard barbecues begin in neighborhoods across the city, so do the spring potholes, the loud outdoor parties, and the late-night barking. Here’s who to call when you are experiencing a problem in your neighborhood:
When there is a noise disturbance in my neighborhood
Indiana Municipal Code 391 covers a variety of noise disturbances not permitted within Indianapolis neighborhoods. Honking, yelling, animal noises such as dogs barking, loud vehicles and stereos all violate the Municipal Code when used in a way that disrupts or causes harm to citizens. Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., construction and maintenance work are considered noise disturbances. Dumping garbage, loading and unloading equipment, steam whistles, and exhaust noises are all not permitted between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Hospitals, schools, churches and professional performances in a venue are all in violation if the sound travels more than a certain number of feet. If you feel that there is a violation or one of the above listed disturbances in your neighborhood, call 311, the non-emergency police line, to report a noise disturbance. For information regarding what is and what is not a noise disturbance, visit this page to learn more.
Other reasons to contact the non-emergency police line are sidewalk and road repairs, abandoned vehicles, debris blocking roadways, garbage bin replacement, dangerous animal complaints, damaged traffic signs and signals, graffiti removals or leaking fire hydrants. Citizens can also issue requests, check the status of their requests and find additional resources here.
To report loud or speeding vehicles on your street, citizens can also submit a complaint through the IMPD’s portal here.
When I suspect illegal activity happening in my neighborhood
The “If you see something, say something” tip line is a phone number that allows citizens to reach out and report suspicious activity within their neighborhoods or local communities.
To report suspicious activity, call the tip line at 1-877-226-1026.
According to the Indiana government website, it is important to keep in mind the following when calling to report suspicious activity:
- Activity (Describe exactly what they are doing)
- Location (Provide exact location)
- Size (The number of people, ages, gender, and physical descriptions of each individual involved)
- Time (Provide date, time, and duration of activity)
- Equipment (Describe vehicle, color, make, license plate, guns, camera, etc.)
Additionally, you can search through the IMPD’s portal here to find out more information about Crimestoppers and learn about starting a crime watch program in your neighborhood.
When I smell gas