Case Date:

9/8/2022

Greetings. In my experience, as well as observations, it does not appear that there is much, if any, enforcement of the Hands-Free Driving state law that went into effect in 2019 in the City of Bloomington. There also doesn't seem to be much accountability to that law as in my experience, the person who rear-ended me told the BPD officer she hit me because she was looking at her phone, but following too close was on the citation and not distracted driving. Why is that? I was told that he didn't want to put more than one reason down. Well, why not distracted driving as that is what she admitted to? Also, there doesn't seem to be any sort of a public safety education campaign in any way... I could imagine that the social media accounts would be a great place for a weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly Public Safety Announcement (PSA) for some friendly reinforcement, reminders, remedial lessons, etc. about the laws that provide structure around driving a couple ton heavy potentially lethal machine around these safe and civil streets. I think Bloomington motorists need a few reminders on some general laws about operating a motor vehicle, especially the hands-free driving state law. Can someone please speak a bit to this concern of mine? Much obliged for your time.

Case Date:

10/18/2022

Homeless encampment in the woods on what I can only gather is public land but I'm not sure if someone owns it. They have completely trashed the area in and around these woods. They do drugs, are loud and dangerous. They have a bunch of cars and trash on N Summit close to the woods they stay in. There is trash all around the vehicles. I don't think they should be allowed to trash the neighborhood and cause issues.

Case Date:

9/23/2022

Person has been living in an RV in the alley for most of the year. Lots of " personal items" have accumulated. There have been instances of domestic abuse here as well.

Case Date:

9/23/2022

Likely that RV next to house is being lived in. It is parked in the yard not on a driveway.

Case Date:

10/9/2022

At the end of North street there are people living in a tent behind the mobile home, there is trash everywhere, and traffic day and night. They have barracades up so noone can turn around.

Case Date:

7/24/2023

Additional camp. There is a large dog which barks when hiking in the area. Campers in park area between clear creek and the rail trail. Campers are in flood plain, which is hazardous for them. Beacon has been contacted and is unable to reach out at this time. There is a noticeable decrease of people hiking this part of the park and a decrease in wild birds in the area.

Case Date:

7/19/2023

Illegal camping behind the old Marsh Supermarket building.

Case Date:

11/11/2023

This is Nick Ponzo, hes a 21 year old male, who added me. He then proceeded to ask my age, location, and what I look like. After I told him he then proceeded to ask if I liked older men. Too which I did not say, after he said 21. My brother took a picture of his face, and told him he will contact the police. Nick is located in Bloomington Indiana.

Case Date:

1/9/2024

Homeless people, and garbage all over the newly vacated businesses on the east side of the square they’ve been there for two days. This needs to be cleaned up.

Case Date:

6/8/2024

We would like our home 512 W Allen St, Bloomington, IN to have a NO TRESPASS on our property. We don't want homeless people on our property.