Indy FOP wants ‘full accountability’ for officers accused of sex crimes

INDIANAPOLIS — A day after an Indianapolis cop added to the growing number of local police officers accused of sex crimes, the city’s police union issued a statement condemning the revelations.

“We are sickened by the details of these criminal allegations,” President Rick Snyder said in a prepared statement released Thursday, calling for “full accountability.”

On Tuesday evening, 35-year-old Kamal Bola, of the department’s Southwest District, was arrested in Hendricks County on suspicion of public voyeurism, three counts of child abuse and one count of deadly force or use of a deadly weapon.

The charges against Bola are the fourth Indianapolis police officer to be prosecuted for sexual misconduct-related offenses this year. All cases are still pending.

In his statement, Snyder said the organization supports Police Chief Chris Bailey’s decision to suspend the officers’ police powers and terminate their employment.

The union will not defend the officers in court, Snyder said in his statement.

“Ensuring daylight in the darkness of such alleged acts helps to repair what has been tainted,” Snyder said. “We pray for strength and healing for the victims.”

The most recent case occurred on September 3, when a family member reported allegations of abuse to a detective with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office.

Bola, who served with the department for six years, was suspended Wednesday. Bailey is recommending his termination to the Civilian Police Merit Board.

“These allegations against the officer are disturbing and completely unacceptable,” Bailey said in an earlier statement.

What’s going on? Indy cops charged with sex crimes in 2024.

Last month, Internal Affairs Officer Javed Richards was charged with 13 counts of child exploitation and one count of possession of child pornography after investigators discovered Richards allegedly uploaded and downloaded material that sexually exploited children online.

Officer Myron Howard was arrested in April after two women called for help, claiming they had been sexually assaulted after encountering Howard during the calls.

In January, Paul Humphrey was charged after he was accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy.

The cases of all three officers are still pending and they have been recommended for dismissal.

Contact IndyStar reporter Sarah Nelson at [email protected]

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