Gary officials voice concern, opposition over new state police ordinances

"We have hope for your future, for your kids. We want the schools to reopen and become vibrant, for economic development to begin, for violence to go down, for young Black men to quit being murdered," said State Police Supt. Douglas Carter. "I know I don't look like that, but it doesn't mean I don't care about you."

Gary officials respond to police reform debate

After reviewing all aspects of the department, state police drafted 17 ordinances — many of which relate to the authorities of the police chief and shift power from the Police Civil Service Commission to the chief, who is appointed by the mayor.