The Leaders of the IMPD are completely Insane

INDIANAPOLIS -- Criminal charges against an Indianapolis police officer were dropped last month, but her struggles with the department continue.

Candi Perry, 47, was cleared in November of charges related to her handling of information in a homicide investigation, a month after a Marion County grand jury had indicted her on charges of official misconduct and false reporting.

A city attorney explained in a letter obtained by 6News' Joanna Massee that "IMPD still believes that there are some very serious disciplinary issues arising from Officer Perry's conduct in this matter."


To get her job back, Perry would be required to accept a 15-day suspension and would also have to admit that she violated the department's rules and regulations.

"Under no circumstances will we accept any responsibility for doing anything wrong," said Robert Turner, Perry's attorney. "We are not admitting to anything, other than that she is a good officer."

"If she agrees to this offer, she is saying to them, 'I lied from day one,' and she told them from day one, 'I am telling you the truth,'" said Viola Perry, Candi Perry's mother.

The letter also said Perry would be required to sign a release waiving any claim regarding the investigation and action taken against her.

"I thought once you were cleared, you're cleared. So why hasn't she been reinstated?" Viola Perry said. "I hope that the community will rise up and make this police department accountable."

Perry was named Community Policing Officer of the Year in 2008. IMPD declined to comment on the status of the case.

Negotiations are still pending between Perry and the city, but Turner said they are prepared to sue, if necessary. Turner advised his client not to talk about the case.