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Indianapolis, IN – The United States Attorney’s Office and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southwest District have unveiled a new legacy mural at the police department’s headquarters. The mural, titled ‘COURAGE,’ was created by a group of 23 fifth and sixth-grade girls from Daniel Webster Elementary School as part of an after-school project to address issues of self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem.
The project, which was facilitated by the Department of Public Words and Art with A Heart, brought together U.S. Attorney employees and officers from the IMPD Southwest District to partner with the students for over eight weeks. The goal was to encourage the girls to follow their dreams and see themselves as beautiful.
According to U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler, the project represents a legacy created by the community working together to honor the brave officers of the IMPD. ‘Rather than the conflict narrative we hear about so often, this project represents a legacy created by our youth working with our police department to build something that will benefit our city in the future,’ Minkler said.
IMPD Chief Brian Roach echoed Minkler’s sentiments, stating that the mural is a testament to the talents of the city’s youth. ‘Our community is encouraged, inspired, filled with a sense of zeal, that when provided with the needed resources and given the appropriate opportunities our youth can achieve amazing and lasting accomplishments,’ Roach said.
The self-portraits created by the students will be featured in a large mural permanently displayed in the IMPD Southwest District Roll Call site. The mural is a reminder of the important lessons learned during the eight-week project, which included rejecting inappropriate labels, increasing self-respect, and respecting others.
The US Attorney’s Office and IMPD collaborated with Holly and Dave Combs, co-founders of the Department of Public Words and Art with A Heart, to facilitate the program. ‘It was an honor for Dave and I to be a part of the most loving, dynamic, and diverse collection of people in our classroom ever,’ Holly Combs said.
The mural was unveiled today at the IMPD Southwest District annual community-policing luncheon, where it will serve as a lasting reminder of the power of community partnerships and the impact that art can have on building trust and promoting positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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